In this message, Pastor Jamie guides us through God's incredible methods, and shows how he uses the ordinary for extraordinary purposes, especially in story of Mary and Joseph.

This Advent, our theme is "Experience the Miracle of Christmas." In Today's message, we’ll explore how we can experience the miracle of the Christmas message and let it transform our lives. God’s message is unmistakable: He loves us deeply, and He sent Jesus to make that love known.

This Sunday, Pastor Jamie will reflect on the significance of Christ’s birth – how Jesus came at the right moment, provides at the right moment, and says, “Now is the right moment.”

Tiger Gordon brings an end to our study of 1 and 2 Thessalonians in this powerful message, reminding us of the apostle Paul’s major concerns and final encouragement to the early church. Just as the Thessalonians had bought into some lies and were confused about the future (the “there and then”) and also the present (the “here and now”), it’s easy for us to lose focus as we await Christ’s return in the present day. In this message, Tiger reminds us of three things Paul used to encourage the early church in which to intentionally persist until Christ’s return, and how we can do the same in our own time.

In this message, we’re going to consider a passage of Scripture that brought both clarity and comfort to the church at Thessalonica as it related to the events of the end times. Paul’s words in 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15, were a response to a forged letter or false prophecy that had been given by an unauthorized minister to the believers at Thessalonica. Paul wrote to correct and comfort those who’d been misled by this false prophecy.

In 2 Thessalonians 1, Paul begins by offering encouragement to the Thessalonian believers. He says he thanks God for this young church because their faith is flourishing and their love for one another is growing. What a powerful thing to tell any believer! This body of new converts is showing very positive signs and it hasn’t been easy. They have endured persecution, trials, and tribulations that could have broken them, but they have persevered.

This coming Sunday, we’ll focus on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 where Paul shares some Spirit-inspired advice to a young church family. Paul’s goal was to help that church function like a loving family and bring glory to Jesus Christ.

In 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Paul writes to the believers at Thessalonica, “Comfort one another with these words.” The comforting words Paul had written related to his reminder that Jesus is coming back! When I read Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, I’m also prompted ask, “Am I excited about that truth?” and, “Am I ready for His return?”