Christmas Collection
Celebrating the Birth of Jesus
The Virgin Birth
December 24, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Luke 1:26–38
The claim that Christ entered the world by a virgin elicits a variety of responses. Nevertheless, the reality of the virgin birth is central to the gospel and salvation. Listen to Pastor Joe as he explains the importance of the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.
"Journey to Christmas" Musical Celebration
December 17, 2023
Our musicians have prepared a special musical celebration for Christmas. The sounds, Scriptures, and sermon - beautifully arranged and performed - will help you celebrate Jesus Christ, from his cradle to his cross and crown. We are delighted to help you through this "Journey to Christmas."
What the World Needs Now
December 10, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Luke 6:32–36
What is needed in the world today—and I would venture to say even in some churches today—is a return to the only unchanging source and standard of love: God himself. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains Jesus' teachings in the Gospel of Luke on 4 types of love and how Christians can practice love that is selfless, supernatural, and sacrificial.
It All Starts with God
January 1, 2023 • Dr. Joe Martin • Colossians 1:13–17
The beginning of the year is often a time filled with new hopes, dreams, and goals. As you make plans for such a fresh start to the year, make sure you include spiritual goals in your plans! In this message, Pastor Joe explained an inspired list of spiritual goals from Paul's letter to the Colossians. This message is sure to help you make Jesus the predominate figure in your life!
From Mundane to Meaningful: The Surprising Life of Shepherds
December 25, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Luke 2:8–20
Why didn’t the angels go to the temple to tell the religious leaders? Why didn’t they go to the palace to inform Herod the Great or even to Rome to inform Caesar himself? Worship with us as Pastor Joe explores the reasons why the Shepherds were among the first to hear the news of Jesus' birth.
The Light of the World
December 21, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Isaiah 9:1–7
Isaiah found himself in a time of faithlessness and hopelessness. As he surveyed the darkness, he proclaimed that the Light would overcome the darkness. The fulfillment of that promise is in the person of Jesus Christ. Listen in as Pastor Joe explains how Jesus is the Light of the world during this year's Christmas Candlelight Service.
Unhappy Holidays
December 18, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Revelation 12:1–6
Despite the festive red cups at the coffee shops, the pretty twinkling lights everywhere, and the bright and cheerful holiday music, this time of year is excruciatingly painful for so many. Wherever we look in the New Testament, the story of Christmas is linked to danger and to the ancient conflict between good and evil. Join Pastor Joe as he shows how Revelation 12:1-6 tells us about Christmas, and how it also tells us God’s plan for daily living in the midst of turmoil.
The Miracle of a Moment
December 11, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Galatians 4:4
In the hustle and bustle of our days as we hurdle toward Christmas, it is important that we recognize the importance of time and even the strategic nature of God's time. God's timing is perfect, and Pastor Joe takes some time to help us all understand that we can trust God to provide at just the right time just as he provided Jesus at the right time in history.
Pardon the Interruption...
November 27, 2022 • Dr. Joe Martin • Matthew 1:18–25
God interrupts the lives of people so he can break into the world himself. Christmas is all about interruptions, but these interruptions present us with choices to consider and decision to be made. Join Pastor Joe as he explores the characters of Christmas to teach valuable lessons to prepare for life's interruptions.
Mary's Song of Faith
December 19, 2021 • Dr. Joe Martin
Mary certainly made an arduous journey to Bethlehem, but wise eyes will see that she also made an internal journey of trust in God. Dr. Martin explains the emotional and spiritual distance of Mary's journey as he advises us how to move from anxiety to acceptance and adoration of God's plan for our lives.
The Angels' Song of Peace
December 12, 2021 • Luke 2:13–14
The peace that Jesus Christ gives is a personal, permanent peace. Listen as Dr. Martin explains that Jesus not only saves you and provides you with eternal life, He also gives you a pervasive peace with God that affects your past, present, and future.
Zechariah's Song of Faith
Dr. Joe Martin • Luke 1:67–79
What is your favorite Christmas song? Each year we love to sing those classic Christmas songs to get us ready for the holidays. As familiar as we are with the songs of Christmas, there are four songs recorded in the Bible to celebrate the birth of Jesus that most of us aren’t familiar with. Listen as Dr. Martin explores Zechariah's song of faith recorded in Luke 1.