Do you trust in God's sovereign plan and His timing? Though ruled by Rome, God sent His Son Jesus to Israel at the right time, and in just the right way to fulfill every prophecy spoken of Him. We may not understand God's ways or timing, but let's reflect on God's sovereignty over the events of the Christmas story and in our own lives today.

Life often feels like a pressure cooker, especially during the holidays. When Mary first heard the news from Gabriel, she could have dwelt on bleak consequences and worse-case scenarios, but instead she chose to recall Scripture, stand on God's promises, and praise. Let's follow Mary's example this Christmas, focusing on worship and generosity, and trusting God to meet our needs.

Mary was a poor, teenaged girl from the humble town of Nazareth, yet she was considered 'highly favored' by God and chosen to bear the Savior of the world! Though confused and disturbed by the angel Gabriel's appearing, she drew comfort from his greeting, reassurance that the Lord was with her, and confidence to accept the news given. Listen in as AJ Crocker unpacks this intimate yet powerful moment in history, reflecting on Mary's response and the implications in our lives when we are faced with similar callings of the Spirit.

Waiting is one of the hardest tests of faith. Zechariah and Elizabeth lived in a season of silence and waiting, until God sent an angel to Zechariah telling him his prayers had been heard and his wife would bear him a son in her old age. Their story reminds us that God is always working, even in silence, and His timing is always perfect. Listen in as Pastor Larry launches his Christmas series, 'The Wonders of Christmas: From Anticipation to Miracle'.

While the world offers only fleeting solutions to our worries surrounding finances, relationships, health and the future, Jesus extends an invitation to a peace that is not only lasting but transformative. Listen in and discover how His words and presence can replace your worry with confidence and your fear with faith.

Are you a collector or a connector? Wealth itself is not evil, but greed is. Greed prioritizes self over service, hoarding over helping, collecting over connecting. Jesus warns us that the pursuit of more for the sake of security or status is not only shortsighted by spiritually destructive. Listen in Pastor Larry shares the lesson taught in the parable of the rich fool from Luke 12 to help us prepare our hearts for the Christmas season.

The book of Jude focuses on a battle for freedom. Not a battle that takes place on the battlefield but rather a spiritual battle that's played out in the church. The book was written to Christians facing deception and hostility, much like us today. Listen in as Pastor Larry explores Jude's warnings and encouragements, inspiring us to find strength in God's promises even in times of turmoil.

We see many promises in Scripture for those who believe in Jesus: Peace, joy, freedom, and forgiveness. But often this is not what we experience in our day-to-day lives. Jesus gave us promises but also a pathway to them: Abiding in Him. Listen in as Cher Dombowsky shares God's Word with us!

As human beings, we are subject to forgetfulness. In his letter to the early church, Jude reminds believers not to forget the history of those who compromised the truth - a reminder that is as relevant to us today as it was then. Truth must be reinforced, recalled, and repeated often so that it continues to inform our lives and those of the next generation. Listen in as Pastor Larry unpacks this timely message from this tiny book.

Anniversaries are a perfect time to reflect on the past, celebrate milestones, and give thanks for God’s faithfulness. But those content to live only in the past miss the opportunities of the present and fail to lay hold on the promise of the future. The writer of Hebrews admonishes us to keep our eyes on Jesus and run the race set before us. Listen in as Dr. Mark Williams, Third Assistant General Overseer of the Church of God, delivers a timely message on the occasion of our church's 80th Anniversary.