In this Christmas season and in our culture it's a great temptation to sentimentalize the birth of Jesus. Today's message cuts directly against that, with the question of what is your first love (from Jesus message to the church of Ephesus)? That can be readily determined by looking at your checkbook and reviewing how you've spent your time and resources. Does the first love of Jesus burn in your heart and is that the focal point of your life or is there another love? It's time to get serious and deal with this issue, will you do so today???

Then Jesus Came by Clyde Kirby

Today Pastor Ray shares a Christmas story from a wonderful little book entitled "Then Jesus Came" by Clyde Kirby. Does it appear that the train has the left the station so to speak in your life and it's all over? That's when Jesus will come to us, we simply have to repent and surrender to Him and to trust Him. Listen to the story today and take courage and trust Jesus to come and meet you today!

Is your heart overjoyed with Jesus today, His might, His power, His kindness to you?

Is your heart overjoyed with Jesus today, His might, His power, His kindness to you? Let your heart rise up in praise to Jesus as Pastor Ray shares another Christmas story today.

Cast all fear upon Jesus as you surrender.

Pastor Ray continues with the story of Jesus birth. Jesus calls us to trust Him and give Him full control, He's the only one who can say "Peace Be Still." Will you stop being afraid and fully give yourself to Jesus? The heart of Jesus is to rescue you because He came to deliver you from your heavy burden of sin!

Are you too proud to bow before Jesus?

Today's Christmas story deals with our pride and the real question is whether or not we're too proud to bow down to Jesus?  That's clearly demonstrated in the life of King David when dealing with his son Absalom. Will you cover your head and ask for mercy as King David did? Will you humble your heart this Christmas for the lost and dying and for the pride in your own heart?

Have you made that decision to sell out to Jesus?