This week we return to our Mission Possible series, where we have explored the importance of being on the mission that God has given us, empowered by His Spirit. Do you want to be used by the Lord? Does your relationship with God seem stagnant? Are you in need of a breakthrough? Over the next few weeks, our hope is to give you the tools you need to be transformed by God and prepared for the mission He has for you!

Each year, on December 31, millions of us, filled with optimism and hope, determined to make changes in our lives by making New Year’s resolutions. Yet research indicates that anywhere from 55%-88% of those who make New Year’s resolutions give up pursuing them within six months. The fact is, change doesn’t come easily. Old habits and old lifestyles are hard to break. And the longer we have been practicing a bad habit or cultivating a physically or spiritually unhealthy way of thinking, behaving, acting or reacting, the more entrenched it becomes.

So, is there any hope for us? Yes, there is!

The end of the year is upon us. What a great time to reflect over the past as we prepare for the future. It isn't how you and I start but how we finish.

This morning as our pastors conclude their series based upon Isaiah 9:6,
Pastor Dave will be explaining the significance of Christ as the Prince of Peace.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6

As we continue the series based upon Isaiah 9:6, Pastor Steve
will be explaining the significance of Christ as the Everlasting Father.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6

Today, Pastor Dave will be sharing part two of the series CHRISTmas based
upon Isaiah 9:6, in a teaching entitled Jesus, the Mighty God.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
-Isaiah 9:6

What does it mean when something is truly wonderful? Does it simply mean that it is likable or pleasant? Today, as Pastor Steve shares part one of the series CHRISTmas, may we stand in awe of the Wonderful Counselor, Jesus our Savior and King.

Jesus calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves. What does that look like in your day to day life? Who is your neighbor? Are we willing to demonstrate a love that lays its life down for others?

Christ calls us to love others as we love ourselves, but what does that even mean? Before we can love others, we have to have a proper view of what love looks like and how we are to relate to others in light of our new life in Jesus! Do we see ourselves as God sees us or are we listening to the lies of the enemy's propaganda? Let's look at the inward work of love Jesus wants to do in us, so that it can overflow into everyone around us!

Jesus calls us to love God with everything-heart, soul, mind, and strength! It's all of us in totality. We cannot live like a double agent with a torn allegiance. We must be all in!