Mary and Joseph’s first Christmas wasn’t picture-perfect. It was confusing, costly, and filled with uncertainty. Yet instead of resisting God’s plan, they embraced it, even when it changed everything. What about you? When life doesn’t go as planned, when faith asks more of you than you expected, how do you respond? This message explores what it means to trust God, even when it’s difficult, and why his plans are always worth following.

Christmas isn’t just a heartwarming tradition—it’s history. But is it really for you? Many wonder if God’s love extends to people who feel unworthy, overlooked, or weighed down by the past. As you explore the very first page of the New Testament in this message, you’ll discover that Jesus came from a long line of nobodies and notorious sinners—proof that Christmas is for the broken, the struggling, and the searching. This season, embrace the hope that Jesus was born for you.

What if Christmas isn’t just about what we’ve made it—but about something deeper, more human, and more hopeful? In this sneak peek at the upcoming sermon series "God's Kind of Christmas," Pastor Mike and Amber explore the tension between cultural expectations and the surprising heart of the original Christmas story. They speak candidly about the honest questions many people have—especially those who wonder if any of this could actually be true. It’s a conversation that calls for belief, not just in a holiday but in a God who stepped into history for people like us.

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Most religions teach that if we mess up a relationship with the divine, we have to fix it. If our karma is bad or our scale shows more bad deeds than good or if we've broken a few too many commandments, we'd better make up for it. And that's what makes Christianity different: God reconciled us. But what does that actually mean? Pastor Mike digs deep into one of the most emotional words in the Bible: reconcile. And he explains how it has changed our lives.

How can a good God allow suffering and evil in the world? Pastor Mike confronts that very objection, diving into the painful realities many face daily, from personal loss to global tragedies. But while it can feel overwhelming, Pastor Mike encourages a fresh perspective: Perhaps your struggles could lead to deeper faith and understanding. 

In our spiritual war, it's not just important to know the gospel—but to share it. But for many of us, fear keeps us silent. What if we say the wrong thing? What if it ruins a relationship? Even the apostle Paul, one of history’s boldest evangelists, asked for prayers to share the gospel fearlessly. In this message, Pastor Mike helps you learn how to overcome fear, seize the right moments, and boldly proclaim the hope of Jesus in a world that desperately needs it. The battle is real, but so is the power of the gospel.

Spiritual battles aren’t won with willpower alone—they’re won on our knees in prayer. Yet for many of us, prayer feels like a struggle. We forget, we feel unworthy, or we simply don’t know where to start. But in Ephesians 6, the apostle Paul reminds us that prayer isn’t just a part of the Christian life—it’s essential to standing firm against the enemy. In this message, you’ll discover why prayer is both your greatest weapon and your deepest connection to God and how even the smallest prayer in Jesus’ name can have a powerful impact.

No soldier walks into battle without the right gear, and no Christian can stand strong without the armor of God. The enemy isn’t just attacking—you’re in a spiritual war whether you realize it or not. But God has provided everything you need to stand firm. In this message, Pastor Mike breaks down each piece of the armor of God from Ephesians 6 and shows how to “fit check” your faith daily so that when the battle comes, you’re ready to stand strong in God’s mighty power.

Spiritual warfare isn’t always obvious. Temptation doesn’t always look like something terrible. Often it’s disguised as something good taken too far. So how do you stand firm when the battle comes to you? In this message, Pastor Mike teaches you that one powerful verse from Ephesians 6 reveals how to prepare for “the day of evil” so that when it comes—not if, but when—you’ll be ready to stand your ground and fight the good fight of faith.

Every day you wake up in the middle of a battle. The enemy isn’t firing bullets but lies, temptations, and distractions—scheming to pull you away from faith, hope, and the truth of God’s Word. The good news? You don’t have to fight alone. God gives you his strength, his armor, and his power to stand firm. In this kickoff to our series on spiritual warfare, you’ll learn why the key to victory isn’t found in your own strength but in being strong in God. Because when your feet are firmly planted in Jesus, you don’t just take hits—you fight back.