Hidden within the familiar Christmas story are several names of Christ: Immanuel, Holy One, Son of God, and King to name a few. But the name that is literally “above all names” is the name of Jesus. This Christmas Eve we will examine what the name Jesus means and why the angel Gabriel told Joseph, “His name will be Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.” What is sin? Do we need saving? We’ll answer these questions and more. Join us as we find Christ in Christmas!
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.
The Christian life is meant to be full of fellowship… of sharing with and sharpening one another. The first-century church knew that and practiced it every day. If we do what they did, would God do what He did among us?
In Mark 8:34-35, Jesus gives clear instructions as to what will be required for anyone who wants to follow Him and be one of His disciples. Learn what it means to deny yourself and take up your cross in the daily flow of life in our modern day world.