Behind every story there is a lesson.Matthew 2 is a well know story in the bible which highlights some keys for us to remember during the Christmas season.

Reaching people is the primary purpose of the church.For this to become our reality we must move from being inviters to become bringers.Luke 14 highlights 10 benefits of being bringers.

Christmas is known as the silly season.The scriptures remind us of the reason for the season.God gave His one and only son and in this time, it's our opportunity to rise up and give of ourselves.

As christians we can operate in pride or fear.The scriptures remind us that we are to grow in the grace of God and operate out of a heart of gratitude for all Jesus has done for us.

Rather than sitting around and waiting for great things to happen, the scriptures remind us to not remain complacent but to step out and move.

Suffering is a topic that hits close to home for all of us.This message addresses the questions "why didn't God create a world without suffering?", "is suffering God's punishment for our sin?" and "if God has the power to eradicate evil and suffering, why doesn't He do it?"

A response based on Romans 1:16-25, to some of the assumptions that often accompany this question.

Sometimes in our impatience we try and help God's plans, but God's hand cannot be forced, and His plans cannot be thwarted.