Among all the most influential people in history - great men like Napoleon, Shakespeare, Mohammed, and Alexander the Great - one man stands apart. Born to teenage parents two thousand years ago in a backwater province of Rome, Jesus of Nazareth somehow became the most significant person to ever walk the earth. His message has inspired the love and adoration of billions, and today, over two millennia after his birth, more people than ever still worship the name of this inconspicuous first-century carpenter who turned the world upside down.

What makes his life story even more astonishing is the fact that it was foretold by ancient Hebrew prophets. Israel’s greatest prophet, Isaiah, announced Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection over seven hundred years before Jesus was born. Join The Story Church this Christmas season as we examine and celebrate the birth of Christ through the eyes of Isaiah.

Among all the most influential people in history - great men like Napoleon, Shakespeare, Mohammed, and Alexander the Great - one man stands apart. Born to teenage parents two thousand years ago in a backwater province of Rome, Jesus of Nazareth somehow became the most significant person to ever walk the earth. His message has inspired the love and adoration of billions, and today, over two millennia after his birth, more people than ever still worship the name of this inconspicuous first-century carpenter who turned the world upside down.

What makes his life story even more astonishing is the fact that it was foretold by ancient Hebrew prophets. Israel’s greatest prophet, Isaiah, announced Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection over seven hundred years before Jesus was born. Join The Story Church this Christmas season as we examine and celebrate the birth of Christ through the eyes of Isaiah.

Among all the most influential people in history - great men like Napoleon, Shakespeare, Mohammed, and Alexander the Great - one man stands apart. Born to teenage parents two thousand years ago in a backwater province of Rome, Jesus of Nazareth somehow became the most significant person to ever walk the earth. His message has inspired the love and adoration of billions, and today, over two millennia after his birth, more people than ever still worship the name of this inconspicuous first-century carpenter who turned the world upside down.

What makes his life story even more astonishing is the fact that it was foretold by ancient Hebrew prophets. Israel’s greatest prophet, Isaiah, announced Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection over seven hundred years before Jesus was born. Join The Story Church this Christmas season as we examine and celebrate the birth of Christ through the eyes of Isaiah.

Among all the most influential people in history - great men like Napoleon, Shakespeare, Mohammed, and Alexander the Great - one man stands apart. Born to teenage parents two thousand years ago in a backwater province of Rome, Jesus of Nazareth somehow became the most significant person to ever walk the earth. His message has inspired the love and adoration of billions, and today, over two millennia after his birth, more people than ever still worship the name of this inconspicuous first-century carpenter who turned the world upside down.

What makes his life story even more astonishing is the fact that it was foretold by ancient Hebrew prophets. Israel’s greatest prophet, Isaiah, announced Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection over seven hundred years before Jesus was born. Join The Story Church this Christmas season as we examine and celebrate the birth of Christ through the eyes of Isaiah.

You’ve probably heard preachers and other Christians talking about how God called them to do something specific. And if you’re a new believer or a skeptic, that might have left you feeling confused and asking questions like, “How do they know what God wants them to do? And how are they so sure it’s God who wants them to do it?” To a lot of people, it can sound like empty “Christianese” - the sort of thing that religious people say that can’t be proven or verified.

So - what does it mean to be “called” by God, and how do you know if God is calling you to do something? That’s what “Called Out” is all about.

You’ve probably heard preachers and other Christians talking about how God called them to do something specific. And if you’re a new believer or a skeptic, that might have left you feeling confused and asking questions like, “How do they know what God wants them to do? And how are they so sure it’s God who wants them to do it?” To a lot of people, it can sound like empty “Christianese” - the sort of thing that religious people say that can’t be proven or verified.

So - what does it mean to be “called” by God, and how do you know if God is calling you to do something? That’s what “Called Out” is all about.

You’ve probably heard preachers and other Christians talking about how God called them to do something specific. And if you’re a new believer or a skeptic, that might have left you feeling confused and asking questions like, “How do they know what God wants them to do? And how are they so sure it’s God who wants them to do it?” To a lot of people, it can sound like empty “Christianese” - the sort of thing that religious people say that can’t be proven or verified.

So - what does it mean to be “called” by God, and how do you know if God is calling you to do something? That’s what “Called Out” is all about.

As we prepare to enter a new season of life at The Story Church, we're looking back at how God has moved in big ways in our community - both through our ministries and in the lives of individuals who call The Story home - and looking ahead to where He is leading us as a church in the heart of Houston. In this message, you'll hear five powerful testimonies from members of our Story community, and how Jesus has transformed their lives, no matter their age or what they've been through. These are the stories of Faith, Andrew, Josie, Mark, Scot and Gina.

As we prepare to enter a new season of life at The Story Church, we're looking back at how God has moved in big ways in our community - both through our ministries and in the lives of individuals who call The Story home - and looking ahead to where He is leading us as a church in the heart of Houston. In this message, you'll hear a powerful testimony of how Jesus changed the lives of a couple in our church community and how they have in turn shared the love of Jesus with others around them through prison ministry, family discipleship, and multimedia productions, including the Maybe God Podcast.

Two thousand years ago, out of the fires of persecution and the blood of martyrs, arose the most diverse and dynamic family that the world has ever seen. Originally known as "The Way", this band of brothers and sisters discovered their true identity in their leader, Jesus of Nazareth, and after his death and resurrection, their movement multiplied exponentially as they welcomed men and women of every nation and race. Amidst this explosion, men like Simon Peter wrote letters to encourage other Christians as they faced pressure and hostility throughout the Roman Empire. Two millennia later, these letters continue to inspire followers of Christ in every corner of the world. Join The Story Church as we explore the letter known as 1 Peter on Sundays this fall (August 18-October 20) to discover our true identity and purpose together.