We wrap up our Bigger Picture series today, understanding that God has a bigger life for us in Christ. Every aspect of our lives shifts from being messed-up to made right by trusting in God. And we see that God uses us to impact more than us, beginning with our future generations; like God did with Abraham. The bigger picture is for generations to come! Through the lives of Abraham and Sarah, we see that God ordadined the bigger picture to include the next generation.

-

Key Verses // Genesis 15:1-6

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

God is bigger than our battles, and knowing that He has a bigger life for us in Christ gives us confidence that He also understands and guides us through the battles we face. In fact, while most of the world rejoices after a victory, we can rejoice because we have been promised the victory. Pastor Brandon guides us through a story in 2 Chronicles where King Jehoshaphat is having to prepare for a large war against several enemies and even though he wasn't fully prepared himself, he knew that he could go to God and rely on what He says. Our response to when God speaks, should be to worship; like King Jehoshaphat and his men. And our decisions should be based on God's promise. Ultimately, we can worship on the frontside because we know that God has got us on all sides.

-

Key Verses // 2 Chronicles 20

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

As we continue to look at the Bigger Picture of how God has a bigger life for us in Christ, this week we look at how our choices matter to the bigger picture. The bigger picture is lived by choosing God's way over our own way. Choose God's way, even in the "Ive done this a million times", or the "I've never done this before" issues of life; or even in the "this doesn't make any sense" issues of life. He has set before us the choice between life and death, blessings and curses, and urges us to choose life. His way leads to life and life abundant. Ultimately we have to choose to choose life.

-

Key Verses // Deuteronomy 30:19, Proverbs 3:5-7

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

We continue looking at how God has a bigger life for us in Christ. This week Pastor Brandon shows us that our big life is in the little things God entrusts us with. In Matthew 25 we find the Parable of the Talents, in which a master entrusts his wealth to his servants. Through this parable we learn that God cares about the little things and those that can be trust with little can be trusted with much. We need to recognize that every time God asks something of us, it is for our good. The bigger picture is found in small beginnings!

-

Key Verses // Matthew 25:14-29

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

We begin a new series this week, looking at how God's plans are bigger than you, but they include you. This week, we study how the enemy tries to lie and convince us that there is not a bigger plan and that Jesus has not come to give us life and life abundantly. Pastor Brandon shows us, through the scriptures, that the enemy's lies are the same ones he has always used; the big lies of, "You have to take care of yourself first", "If God has you, then you can be reckless and irresponsible", and "Serving God means missing out on everything." But, through the responses of Jesus in Matthew 4, we are taught that what "is written" reveals the bigger picture!

-

Key Verses // Matthew 4

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

We are reminded every Christmas that God made a way where there was no way, and today, Colton Ernst teaches over the hymn "O Come All Ye Faithful" and the urgency to come and see what the Lord is doing. The Jesus is the way we move forward during this life and everything that is fulfilling in the life is found in Him! He is the one that is faithful to produce our growth, as we participate in that growth. Ultimately, fulfillment is found in releasing control and focusing on Heaven!

-

Key Verses // Romans 5:3-5

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

Every Christmas is an opportunity to celebrate that God made a way where there was no way. God sent Jesus to save those that are lost and o bring them home, and because of this, the world can have great joy! Pastor Brandon reminds us that the manger held a baby that was born to die so that we may live. Drawing inspiration from the shepherds in the advent of Jesus, we are shown what it means to love others... and that is to tell others what we know. Ultimately showing that if we know the Way, we should show the Way.

-

Key Verses // Luke 2:10-18

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

Each week we start with the truth that every Christmas we can celebrate that God made a way where there was no way. But this week specifically we are looking at the fact that the manger reminds us that God sent His Son to expand His family. God sending His Son is the core message of Christmas and the center of all our hope in life. We can celebrate that Jesus is our way through the challenges of life and makes us more than conquerors. Ultimately showing that "Who's I am" is bigger than "what I am going through".

-

Key Verses // Romans 8:31-39

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

Continuing in our "Classic Christmas" series, we lead off with this idea that every Christmas we celebrate that God made a way where there was no way. This week, we look at Jesus as the only way into the kingdom of God. Pastor Brandon teaches us that Jesus came into the world as a child and we enter His kingdom the same way; as a child. Designed as the child savior, the ransom of all of our sins, the Messiah; while simultaneously also being our Lord. Ultimately, Christ is our king and we are get into His kingdom because of his sacrifice.

-

Key Verses // Luke 1:28-33

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

As we kick off our new series during the advent season, called "Classic Christmas", we lead off with this idea that every Christmas is a celebration that God made a way where there was no way. Pastor Brandon reminds us that God gave us the way to Him through Jesus; Jesus is the only way out of sin and death. Jesus is also the way out of worthlessness. Ultimately, Jesus is the gift that you can't live without.

-

Key Verses // Luke 2:10-11, Matthew 21:9

-

For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources:

https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive