Introduction:   Although most of the miracles we experience are subtle demonstrations of God’s presence and care for us, occasionally God acts with dramatic displays of His power,  as we will discover today.

Introduction: Today, we are beginning a new series on the subject of “Divine Invasions” into our lives -- also known as miracles.

Introduction: We all face a spiritual crossroads. We may choose to remain condemned or to be delivered into eternal life. But God is not looking for a better version of the old you. He wants to make you new. When he does, you will experience eternal life today and forever.

On the last day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Senior Pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Salvation.” Through the famous verse in John 3:16, Dr. Jeffress reminds us that Christmas is first and foremost about receiving, because it is God who gave the greatest gift.

On the ninth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Dr. Ben Lovvorn, Senior Executive Pastor, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Revelation.” Reflecting on Luke 2:30–32, Dr. Lovvorn explains how the joy of anticipation gives way to the joy of revelation.

On the eighth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Guy Shafer, Associate Executive Pastor, Stewardship, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Giving.” Drawing from 2 Corinthians 9:15, Guy reminds us that true generosity reflects an understanding that giving is not primarily a financial decision—it is a spiritual response to the grace we have received. 

Introduction:  If we did not have a New Testament, what would we know from the Old Testament about the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ? 

On the seventh day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Kevin Batista, Minister to Students, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Grace.” Reflecting on John 1:16, Kevin shares how grace is God's character on full display: a God who gives extravagantly to people who truly do not deserve it and cannot pay Him back.

On the sixth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Caroline Treadway, Preteen Minister, shares her devotional titled “The Gift of Family.” Reflecting on Matthew 1:21, Caroline reminds us that the Son of God became part of a human family so that humanity could become part of God’s family. 

On the fifth day of our Unwrapping Christmas devotional series, Micah Gill, Minister to Young Adults, shares his devotional titled “The Gift of Love.” Focusing on 1 John 4:9, Micah invites us to consider that the gift of love was wrapped not in paper, but in flesh.