1 John 4:9-10 is a powerful passage that highlights the core message of Christmas: God's unconditional love for humanity. It reminds us that Christmas is about God's selfless love for us, a love that was demonstrated through the birth of Jesus Christ. It's a message of hope, forgiveness, and the possibility of eternal life through faith in Him.

In contrast to the false lights and empty promises of pagan celebrations, John 1:1-9 highlights Christ as the true light. This passage reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas: the birth of Jesus Christ, the light of the world, who came to offer salvation and eternal life.

The recognition of Christ's divinity is a catalyst for spiritual transformation. It empowers us to overcome challenges, experience God's love, and live a life of significance.

Matthew 1:18-25 tells the story of Jesus' birth, from Joseph and Mary's engagement to the discovering of Mary's pregnancy from the Holy Spirit. In today's sermon, Pastor Shane focuses on the human nature of Jesus and why this human side was necessary for him to carry out his sacrifice on the cross.

In a world where entitlement, complaint, and negativity often overshadow thankfulness, God calls His children to stand out by cultivating hearts of gratitude. Being thankful isn’t just a fleeting feeling—it’s a deliberate choice, an act of faith rooted in God’s goodness and sovereignty. In this message, we’ll explore how choosing gratitude transforms our perspective, strengthens our witness, and aligns our hearts with God’s will. Even in challenges, we are called to be thankful in all circumstances, reflecting the hope and joy found in Christ. Let’s discover how gratitude can become a daily decision that sets us apart as His people.

Do you ever struggle with faith in the power of God? The New Testament story of the centurion highlights Jesus' amazement due to a centurion's great faith in the healing power of God. The centurion expresses his humility and faith by recognizing that he is not worthy for Jesus to come to his house, but that Jesus can simply speak the word of healing from a distance. This story highlights the importance of faith and the power of God's word to heal, encouraging believers to have faith even in dark circumstances.

Pastor Shane shares a message reminding us that worry adds nothing to our lives. Instead, when worry knocks, we’re invited to answer with faith, choosing to rest in God’s promises rather than give in to fear. This kind of faith isn’t passive—it’s an active, intentional trust that God knows our needs and cares for us deeply.

Pastor Shane’s message today challenges believers to view political engagement as an expression of their faithfulness to God, using their influence to bring godly values into society while remaining anchored in the hope of Christ’s return.

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Amidst the chaos in our world, Christians are called to persevere by staying grounded in faith, inspiring one another to love and good deeds, and gathering for mutual encouragement. In the series How Then Should We Live?, Pastor Shane brings a message from Hebrews that guides us on living faithfully in these times.

The Bible list things that will take place in the ends times as the return of Christ draws near. Some of the events that are listed include wars, rumors or wars, and varying natural disasters. As we continue to see such types of events unfold in our world today, Pastor David encourages believers to have expectant hope in Christ and remain encouraged as we cling to His promises.