His name is Jesus, the Deliverer, the One who Saves, and Scriptures tells us that we when encounter Him, we can't help but express that "God is with us." When Jesus was born, the earth was being introduced to an abrupt and open encounter with Grace and Truth as God now physically walked with mankind in the flesh. As prophetically described in Isaiah 9:6, when we experience Jesus, we would be encountering the reality of Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. We hope this message on "Encountering Immanuel" invites you into a refreshing experience with the goodness and beauty of God through the person of Jesus Christ.

John 1:11-12 says, "He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." Poverty of spirit, humility, and wonder are three qualities that give us capacity to see Jesus with eyes of faith and to receive Him for who He truly is--the answer to our every need. Join us at Father's House Augusta as Pastor Chris Jones urges us to have a heart that is always ready to believe in Jesus and receive Him and His ways when it matters the most.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Paul instructs the church to "rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in everything." He goes on to urge that this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for us. There is a supernatural power in thanksgiving that helps the believer acknowledge the victory and liberty Christ has given. Join Pastor Chris Jones as he encourages us to embrace thanksgiving as an expression of honor and generosity towards God and others.

Chaos, confusion, and troubles surround many of us at one time or another. Peace can often seem difficult to obtain. However, Jesus says in John 14:27, "My peace I leave with you..." Join Pastor Chris Jones as he encourages us to embrace the gift and authority God has given us concerning peace.

Luke 24 describes an encounter two disciples had with Jesus after His resurrection on the road to Emmaus. Once Jesus revealed Himself, he vanished, and his followers asked each other, "Didn't our hearts burn within us..." Closeness to Jesus left a burning within. Join us at Father's House Augusta for this special encounter from the Lord as hungry hearts began to burn in His presence.

In Exodus 33, Moses sets up a "Tent of Meeting" where people could go to meet with the Lord. We find Moses meeting with God "face to face as one would meet with a friend." Join Pastor Chris Jones as he invites the church into a lifestyle of personal encounter to know Him more. (The last 20 minutes of this message is an expression of prayer and seeking the face of Jesus as we asked the Lord to show us His glory).

We often encounter places in life that feel stuck, seem impossible, or need a touch from the Lord. We need a breakthrough, but we also need to understand what the Lord has already done to make a way for us. Join Pastor Chris Jones as he shares how we can walk in tremendous hope as we pursue breakthrough in our lives.

You can't see everything happening on the earth right now, but God is up to so much. At times, the circumstances in our lives can cause us to lose the salt that flavor's the earth with God's goodness. God's nature is to work things out for our good and to restore us all back to true hope. Join Pastor Tommy Ridgeway as he brings a message on rediscovering hope and finding our life's "seasoning" out of the Lord's presence.

In the Old Testament, God often described Himself as "jealous" when His peoples' affections were after idols. What does the jealously of God mean in the life of the New Testament believer? What beliefs rule our hearts, minds, and affections that tend to lead us away from the simplicity found in Christ. Join Pastor Chris Jones as he calls us to surrender our emotions and affections to the Jealous One.

There are so many voices, beliefs, and opinions out there that impact our hearts, minds, and worldview. It's evident throughout the New Testament that Christians are called to have a Gospel-centered worldview as we engage with culture. This question must be asked, "What do we allow to fill our hearts and minds that form our belief systems and worldview?" Join Pastor Chris Jones as we navigate the urgency of the Apostle Paul, that Christ would be "fully formed in us."