What if the worst gift ever isn't something you receive, but how you respond to the best gift ever given?

In this raw and transparent Christmas message, Pastor Kasey Goins of Watts Bar Community Church shares his journey from addiction to experiencing the transformative power of God's grace. Through vulnerable storytelling and biblical insight, Kasey unpacks why our response to Jesus—the ultimate gift—matters more than we realize.

You'll discover:

-Why grace is so hard for transactional humans to accept

-How entitlement works two ways: taking everything or thinking you deserve what you have

-The difference between resting in grace and working in purpose

-What Noah's name reveals about the nature of grace

-Why the "prodigal son" story is really about a prodigal Father

This isn't a typical Christmas sermon. It's an honest look at how pride, shame, and entitlement keep us from experiencing true freedom—and how surrender to Jesus changes everything.

Perfect for: Anyone wrestling with addiction, shame, or religious performance; parents concerned about raising entitled kids; Christians who feel stuck in their faith journey; anyone seeking to understand grace at a deeper level.

Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:27-28, Matthew 16:24-26, Galatians 5:1, Romans 12:1, Luke 19 (Zacchaeus)

Watts Bar Community Church | Decatur, Tennessee

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