Have you been so busy shopping for Christmas that you forgot its real meaning? Our world has shifted the focus of this holiday from celebrating the birth of our Savior - the greatest gift humanity has ever received - to getting and giving material goods and putting up decorations. Spending time with family is a wonderful part of the holiday as well, but even that can be a distraction from the real reason we celebrate. Today, Pastor Ron will encourage us to shift our focus back to Jesus as we enjoy the festivities.

The Christmas season should always be a time of worship for our God, who left His throne in Glory to offer His life as a sacrifice so that we might spend eternity with Him. In today’s teaching, Pastor Ron will encourage listeners that it is God’s Love that brought him to earth, and this love should inspire us to follow Him! There is no greater gift than Jesus coming to earth and sacrificing Himself to make eternity with God a reality for mankind. Have you chosen to surrender your life to Him today?

How was Jesus both fully God and fully man while on earth? Today, Pastor Ron will unpack this question for listeners as he teaches through the gift of Jesus to mankind. Some things go beyond our human understanding, but we can trust the Lord and the truths of Scripture. The powerful principle remains the same, Jesus - son of God who knew no sin - came to earth to live among us, experience life with us, and ultimately deliver us from the penalty of sin. Only He could do it, and He did it because He loves us! 

Jesus was born to be our advocate with the Father. Even though our track record of sin indicated a life separated from God, He sent His son Jesus to rescue us! In today’s message, Pastor Ron will teach on this powerful truth, and all of the purposes that Jesus accomplished while on earth. No matter what you have done, Jesus still loves you and came to save you. For those who have placed their faith in Jesus, it is not our filthy sins that God sees, but it is the perfect righteousness of His Son. Believe today! 

What is Christmas really about? In today’s teaching, Pastor Ron will unpack the true meaning of Jesus coming to earth in human flesh. While Jesus came as a baby boy, He was also fully God and lived a perfect sinless life that none of us could. As Creator of the world, He stepped into His creation with the purpose of teaching and saving the lost. Christmas is a celebration of the greatest gift of all - Jesus. Have you taken the time to recognize, worship, and thank our Lord for His Gift this holiday season?  

As we close the series on the book of Acts, does that mean the Holy Spirit’s work is all over? Absolutely not! In today’s teaching, Pastor Ron will wrap up his study by encouraging listeners that our lives are adding chapters to this story every day. The testimonies in Acts are not just fictional stories, but true accounts of the power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Are you ready and available for Him to do mighty works through you? Receive His power today! 

Are you quick to take credit for positive outcomes in life, or do you willingly deflect praise, and redirect people to the Lord? In today’s message, Pastor Ron will highlight Paul’s diligence in proclaiming Christ in each and every circumstance. Considering his writings, and impact on the church throughout history, Paul could easily take credit for his life, but he never would. He knew that it was all only by the Grace of God. Make an extra effort to recognize Jesus for the blessings in your life, big or small!  

In the same way that athletes must experience the pain of difficult training to achieve growth, so too will we as Christ's followers grow our faith by overcoming challenging circumstances. Today, Pastor Ron will challenge listeners to not run from trials in life, but to embrace the opportunity for growth! Stories like Job may make it scary to ask God to stretch your faith, but the Lord has never failed those who put their trust in Him. Are you ready for the Lord to stretch your faith today? 

Leadership is hard and can be lonely at times. When people look to you to make difficult decisions, you know there is a ripple effect. In today’s message, Pastor Ron will encourage listeners that we are not alone. The Heavenly Father is the perfect “boss” to report to, and He will provide the strength and wisdom needed to make those “tough calls.” As you walk your daily life following the direction of the Holy Spirit, you can be confident in your decisions because you know that you are being led by God!

The Power of the Gospel accomplishes so many things! Today, Pastor Ron will encourage listeners with the Truth of the Gospel, and provide the formula for how to experience it. The formula is simple - place your faith in Jesus Christ. It is only by the gift of God that we are granted eternal life, there is nothing you can “do” to better your standing before Him. If you want freedom from sin, and eternity in paradise, choose to surrender your life to Jesus today, and allow Him to live in and through you!