Big Idea: The Christmas season is not just a time of celebration, but also a time of deep reflection on how we are seeking God, how we are worshiping Him with reverence, and how we are offering our lives as a living sacrifice to Him.

Matthew 2:1-11

Micah 5:2-5

Big Idea: God calls us into the unknown to trust Him, and with Jesus, the unknown becomes an opportunity to make Him known.

Main Point: Thankfulness is not an occasional act but a lifestyle of intentional and spontaneous appreciation that leads us into the presence of God, empowers us to be grateful in all circumstances.

Luke 17:11-191

Thessalonians 5:16-18

We are called to make prayer the foundation of our lives, seeking a close, loving relationship with God.

James 5:13-20

Isaiah 59:2;

Romans 3:101

Timothy 2:5;

Romans 8:34

Big Idea: Faith rooted in Christ’s strength can transform everyday moments, even the most painful ones, into mighty acts of patience and hope.

James 5:7-12

Genesis 12:1

Hebrews 6:15

Hebrews 12:2

TRUTH: Real faith seeks God's guidance and submits plans to His will.PROBLEM: We fall into the illusion of control, relying on ourselves instead of trusting God.
GOSPEL: Jesus perfectly submitted to the Father's will and freed us from self-reliance.
RESPONSE: Live with eternal priorities and boast only in Christ.

James 4:13-17

James 5:1-6

John 6:14-15

Luke 22:42

Galatians 6:14

TRUTH: Our sinful actions reveal an internal problem.PROBLEM: The depth of our sin is great, and its roots run deep.
GOSPEL: God's grace is greater than our greatest sin.
RESPONSE: Humble yourself before God’s grace and be cleansed from deep within.

James 4:1-12

James 1:22

Hosea 4:12

John 21:15-17

TRUTH: We are called to proclaim God’s goodness through the church.

PROBLEM: We fail to proclaim because we see church as something we just attend.

GOSPEL: Jesus didn’t just add us to the church—He created a place where we truly belong.

RESPONSE: Embracing our belonging in the church leads to proclaiming.

1 Peter 2:9-10

Deuteronomy 7:6

Ephesians 2:19

TRUTH: God and The Bible are timeless, eternal, and true.

PROBLEM: We all struggle to believe at times.

GOSPEL: The Holy Spirit teaches us about truth through the Bible.

RESPONSE: We can put our hope and trust in something bigger than ourselves.

Matthew 7:24-292

Timothy 3:14-17

TRUTH: Godly wisdom is rooted in humility, producing gentleness.

PROBLEM: Earthly wisdom leads to conflict, selfish ambition, and disorder.GOSPEL: Jesus is the source of wisdom, embodying humility and producing gentleness.RESPONSE:

Practice Godly wisdom by letting go of self-centered ambition and embracing Jesus and His humility.

James 3:13-18

Proverbs 9:101

Corinthians 1:30