Whatever age we are, whatever generation we are a part of, the challenge is for us to intentionally seek out a relationship with someone who is older than we are and with someone who is younger than we are.

1. Encourage faith in God.
2. Share stories of what God has done and what God is doing.
3. Set an example of obedience to God.

Community engagement is living life WITH Jesus.

When we live life with Jesus, we will rub shoulders with people who are yet to know Him, because that is how Jesus lived.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
"Core 52" by Mark Moore

Prayer is not communication with God, it's communion with God.

For further study, check out these resources:
-- "The Intercessory Prayer of Jesus" by Warren W. Wiersbe
-- "Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home" by Richard J. Foster
-- "Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference?" By Philip Yancey

We all look at the world and the current events through a particular lens. What is natural in today’s society is to look at the Bible through the lens of current cultural trends. The reason "Biblical Authority" is a Core Value of our church is because we do the exact opposite.

1. The Bible is the eternal Word of God.
2. The Bible has generational impact.

It matters where we come from. Where Jesus came from was important to his story just as it is important in our story.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, took a detour to Egypt and raised in the tiny town of Nazareth. He was born in a manger, raised as a craftsman, led as a Rabbi, crucified like a criminal, resurrected as a victor and ascended as King of Kings and Lord of Lords -- he is Jesus of Nazareth!

Thank you for joining us this evening!

We have been looking forward to celebrating the greatest gift ever given to us — the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus — with you and your family & friends.

Remember: God loved, so God gave! (John 3:16)

Have a blessed Christmas!

Why did God choose Joseph?

Joseph listened.
Joseph was humble.
Joseph was obedient.
Joseph was faithful.

Mary did not let fear keep her from being faithful.

Mary stood faithful, even to the very end!

God used His creation to guide the Magi to worship Jesus. How is God using his creation to help you worship Jesus?

The world was a mess when Jesus was born. It was a mess when Jesus died. It was a mess when Jesus resurrected. And, it will be a mess when Jesus comes back.

Always remember: even when it seems like God is not in control, God is still in control.

God will do anything possible for me to be forgiven – even DIE in my place!

We either allow Jesus to forgive our sin, or we will be separated from him for all eternity.