Why?

Why should I believe?

December 24, 2023 • Sean Homan • Luke 1:5–25, Luke 1:26–38, Luke 2:1–20, John 1:1–13

In the Christmas account in Luke 1, Zechariah and Mary both respond with a question when an angel appears to them with news that is difficult to believe. So why does Zechariah's doubt cost him his voice but not Mary? Pastor Sean wraps up our Curious Christmas series on Christmas Eve with an encouragement (God can take our doubts if we let him) as well as a warning: Living a life of distrust and cynicism doesn't come without consequences.

Why won't God reveal my purpose?

December 17, 2023 • Jake Poole • Luke 1:26–38, Mark 16:15, Matthew 25:29, Acts 13:1–3

Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to find purpose in life? "Why doesn't God just show it to me?" In the Christmas story, Mary receives a God-given purpose that changes the course of her life. Jake Poole continues our "Curious Christmas" series with a look at how Mary's story can guide us as we search for our purpose.

Why does God allow so much pain?

December 10, 2023 • Jamey Codding • Romans 8:28, Job, John 11:33–42, Isaiah 46:9–11, Matthew 2:1–16

We venture into some deep and muddy waters this Sunday when we look at King Herod in Matthew 2 and ask, "Why does God allow so much pain?" How can we reconcile our suffering in a world created by a compassionate and loving God, and what does that tell us about his motives and character?

Why is Jesus' family such a mess?

December 3, 2023 • Clint Adams • Isaiah 9:6–7, Jeremiah 23:5–6, Luke 1:32–33, 2 Chronicles 33:11–16, Matthew 1

With this Curious Christmas series, we set out to explore aspects of the Christmas story and ask, "Why did it happen that way?" Our desire is to cultivate curiosity about the Christmas account, and trust that curiosity will take you deeper into the meaning of Christmas. Clint Adams gets us started with a look at the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, where we see God's faithfulness and grace abound.

Freshwater Church in Wadsworth, Ohio

A Curious Christmas Series