Jesus was a Jew...the son of Mary and Joseph, a poor couple in Nazareth of Galilee...and He was the image of the unseen God, reminding us that if we have seen Him we have seen the Father...Let's not take Him out like the civil and religious authorities did.

“Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation, for through Him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth.” - Colossians 1:15-16

GO DEEPER: Luke 2:8-15

“A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.” - Luke 6:40

Disciple is a churchy-sounding word...but what does it mean?

It means to be a student...to study, and mimic the teacher...and Jesus flipped the script on how a person becomes a disciple. What is the most exciting thing about Him calling us to be disciples? What is the most concerning?

GO DEEPER: Matthew 11:28-30

“'Come, follow me,' Jesus said.” - Mark 1:17

Why do we love reality TV? What is it about singing competitions, makeovers, home remodels, etc. that we find so fascinating? The change...

We always love a good story about change. That's the kind of thing we all look forward to, but only One can deliver the change we need! Jesus!

GO DEEPER: Mark 1:16-20

Sunday Sermon based in Genesis 42-45. 

PROGRAM NOTE: Due to circumstances during the week this message took a different turn and was delivered on Sunday, November 28 at 11 am. Our message audio had been a recording of the sermon notes from week to week, but due to the nature of this message, we have taken the audio and added it for you here to listen this week, as we will do over the coming weeks to make sure that you get the message that was shared in its entirety.  

Pastor Phillip takes a look at when life takes turns we do not expect, diving into the story of Joseph and how his point of view was one of praising God through the trials and recognizing that God's plans will always be fulfilled...even when we cannot see the circumstances working out in the moment. What circumstances we do face are more in God's hands than we give credit for...

Join us in listening to the message of what God does even when we face the insurmountable odds.

"Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it." - Revelation 2:17

God has a name for you...and name only known to Him and one that will be revealed when that time comes! Praise God for your identity in Him. 

GO DEEPER: Philippians 3:17-21

"Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." - Hebrews 4:16

Remember the Wizard of Oz? If not, spoiler alert!

But what if someone could do all the Wizard promised and wasn't a fraud? They can! That someone is God...not only does He make promises to us, He keeps them!

GO DEEPER: Hebrews 4:14-16

Did you have an invisible friend growing up? What if you had one as an adult? 

What if that friend was as strong as Samson? As wise as Solomon? Or, as present as the air you breathe? That friend is the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth! 

GO DEEPER: Romans 8:1-17

"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen." - 2 Peter 3:18

Listen to the story of the eagle egg that was misplaced...and hatched. If we never know who we are...we never realize the true potential within us!

GO DEEPER: 2 Peter 1:3-11

You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9

Something huge in our walk is that we are chosen, royal, and holy...and why? So that we may declare the praises of God!

GO DEEPER: Acts 5:33-42

When a player earns MVP honors, the best immediately deflect praise to their coaches and teammates who have battled beside them through the fight. It might seem cliché to do, but that's the best way...to recognize the need we have for community!

"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:11

GO DEEPER: Hebrews 10:23-25