In this message, Associate Pastor Neal Nelson concludes our December Nights series about the Sentness of God. "Sending" is in God's DNA, Neal says, and because we are His people, it is also part of our identity. God sent Jesus, and He also sends us into our world.
We Are Sent
December 27, 2015 • Neal Nelson • Revelation 7:9–10
December Nights - "Three Responses to Christmas"
December 5, 2021 • Jeff Noble • Luke 1:12–20, 1 John 3:8, Luke 1:76–79
As the month of December begins, the time of giving and joy must stay with us throughout the year. By the time of Jesus's birth, few people were actively waiting and watching for the Messiah. Jesus' birth shows defines Christmas and is a gift from God for all nations. How we respond to the birth of Christ will define not just our present but our futures.
December Nights - Joseph & Mary's Response
December 12, 2021 • Jeff Noble • 1 John 3:8, Luke 1:26, Matthew 1:19
The miraculous story of how Mary received the ultimate blessing from the Lord is an epic tale of grace for all of us. We can learn from Mary's confusion and fright how to respond when God interrupts our lives. Our own carefully thought-out plans may be changed in a moment. God's plans may inconvenience us, but obedience is more important than convenience.