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Big Idea: No matter what is happening in life, make sure your life reflects the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Big Idea: Because to live is Christ and to die is gain, all of life is a win-win. Either we will be with him in glory or making him known to others.

Big Idea: Because eternal life is knowing God,  the greatest pursuit in this new year is a closer relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.

Big Idea: In the darkest night of human history, God promised a great light—a Child-King whose reign brings joy, peace, and eternal salvation. Advent reminds us that this promised Light has already dawned in Jesus Christ and will one day shine in undimmed glory.

Big Idea: For the follower of Jesus, life and death are transformed into glorious gain because of union with Christ.

Big Idea: Through the prayers of God’s people and the provision of the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to boldly magnify Christ in life and death.

Big Idea: Gospel-empowered joy is a deliberate choice that outlives our circumstances, outshines our feelings, and overflows into every part of our lives.

Big Idea: No matter how difficult, we must rejoice in our circumstances because they are ordained by God and an opportunity for the advancement of the gospel.

Big Idea: We must pray for our love to grow through knowledge of God, so that we will live a righteous life to the glory and praise of God

Big Idea: Unity in Christ’s mission creates a heart of gratitude, joy, and love in the follower of Jesus