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The Heart that Grew Three Sizes

Advent Series, 2021

1. Jesus Came for Grinches

November 28, 2021 • Roger Gardner • Luke 19:1–10

The love and grace of Jesus changed Zacchaeus just like the joy of the Who’s on that Christmas morning after everything had been taken from them changed the Grinch. He was a child of God, and so are we!

2. Stealing Christmas

December 5, 2021 • Roger Gardner • Matthew 2:1–13

Whatever your situation may be this Christmas know this. Nothing can steal Christmas from you if Christ is in your heart; because wherever Christ is honored, Christmas may be truly celebrated.

3. Presence or Presents?

December 12, 2021 • Roger Gardner • Matthew 2:1–2, Matthew 2:9–11

Everybody makes a Christmas list around this time of the year; things they need and things they want, too. Jesus has one thing on His list, and that's your presence. Come worship, and don’t let your worship be limited to what we do here at church. There are many ways to give Jesus our presence on Christmas.

4. How Christmas Saved The Grinch

December 19, 2021 • Roger Gardner • Luke 2:8–20

When the Grinch tried to steal Christmas, he was instead met with sounds of joy. On Christmas Day, a savior was born for each and every one of us. Christ will save everyone who will truly put their hope and trust in them.