What is the true glory of Christmas? Do you marvel at the birth of Jesus or is Christmas all about the busyness of the season? What does the birth of Jesus mean to us anyway? This message from Luke's gospel reminds us about three realities (the providence of God, prophetic fulfillment and the poverty of Mary and Joseph) involved in Jesus' birth so that we might mediate upon the glory of Christmas.

What is your commitment to Jesus Christ? Are you really willing to follow Jesus whatever the cost? Or, do you find yourself making excuses for why you are unwilling to do what Jesus commands? This message from Luke's gospel invalidates three flimsy excuses for not following Jesus so that we might be completely devoted to him.

Are you excited about reading the Bible daily? When life gets busy, do you find yourself neglecting to read your Bible? When was the last time that you felt close to the Lord? This message from Luke's gospel gives us a reminder about our need to keep the main thing the main thing.

What is so great about the good news of the Christian message? How does the book of Romans present this message to us? Would you be able to explain the book of Romans to someone? In summary of the book, this message gives us five memorable characteristics of the gospel found in the book of Romans.

Have you ever encountered a false teacher in the church? How do you identify a false teacher? What is the proper way to respond to a false teacher? This message provides us a two-fold strategy for dealing with false teachers.

Are you committed to the local church? Do you see the Christian life primarily as a personal expression of your faith in Christ or as faith in Christ expressed and lived out in the community of believers? What is your attitude about the role women play in Christian ministry? This message provides us three lessons from the life of the early church that should stimulate our thinking about our life and ministry.

Who do you turn to first in your time of need? Where do you go when you are feeling down? Has your zeal for Christ cooled recently? This message gives us two essential steps on the path to lead us back to Jesus.

How should we pray for the United States of America? Does America have a special relationship with God? Should He bless this nation? What role does the church play in our nation's sins? This message provides us with three historical realities that American Christians must take into account in order to pray effectively for our nation.

Do mature Christians still need to hear the gospel? Is retirement from ministry an option for the Christian? Should Christians provide financially for those who benefit them spiritually? What role does prayer play in supporting those who serve the church? This message draws four lessons that will help us evaluate our progress as Christians and realign our priorities.

Is it possible for a diverse group of people to truly accept one another? What is the basis on which Christians can accept one another? How does Jesus give us an example of acceptance? This message gives us three reasons why Christians can and must accept one another in a spirit of grace.