When you receive a gift, it changes your life in some way. Jesus is the very best gift. Luke 1:26-38, 2:16-20. Matthew 1:19-25.

Rejoicing is a natural reaction when you have skin in the game and we have much to rejoice over. 2 Samuel 6:12-23. Isaiah 9:2-7.

Preparation makes it easy for God to work. Isaiah 40:1-5. Mark 1:2-5.

Surprise, surprise grace transforms hearts and stops conflict. 2 Kings 6:8-23. Exodus 3:7-8.

The world is feeling a connection crisis. What do we do to help? Romans 3:23. John 4.

Don’t fiddle with God’s stuff. 2 Samuel 6:1-7. 2 Chronicles 20.

So many of us live with this sinking feeling that there is something great inside of us that we can’t get out. How do we put ourselves in a position to receive the fullness of what God has for us? 2 Kings 4:1-7.

In the final week of our series from our “If You Really Knew Me” chalkboard, we talk about how our insecurities can define us and how to handle them well. 1 Samuel 9-10.

We all have big dreams, goals, and plans. Often what determines whether or not we fulfill them is how much suffering we’re willing to endure to get there. Passion is what kicks in when enthusiasm wanes. Jeremiah 19:14-20:9.