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We sing about them and see them on Christmas cards, but do we really know who these wise men were? If we don't, we miss the crucial role they played in the Nativity Story. Be moved by God's sovereign plan and welcoming grace as we learn about the Magi.

What was it like to be one of the shpeherds? Imagine being the first ones to know that the Savior had been born?! What did they see, hear, and experience, and how can their response shape our own this Advent season?

What did the Advent look like through the eyes of Mary and Joseph? How does their perspective shape our understanding of Christ's coming and how can we respond in faith like them?

What do we need to know about the "end times"? What does the Bible say? And how can we be informed but not fearful? Jesus dealt with these questions and more. Check it out in this discussion based on his conversation in Mark 13.

How do we respond as Christians to some of the big news of today, the threat of ISIS, the terrorist attacks in Paris, Syrian refugees landing in American and elsewhere. Here's what scripture has to say on these issues.

"Idolatry is the most discussed problem in the entire Bible. Behind every sin and struggle that you and I have is a false god that is winning the war in our lives." - Kyle Idleman, Gods at War. Learn from Jesus' devestating encounter with the Rich Young Ruler and get equipped to wage war against the idols that control our hearts.

What does it mean to be generous? How do you define generosity? How does God define it? Ultimately, it has nothing to do with how many 0's are on your check. God defines it by something much deeper ...

Who was Jesus? Who is Jesus? It's a question that Jesus himself felt was important enough to ask His disciples. Join us as we look at the wrong answers, learn the source of the right answer, and look at how that answer changes the world around us.

Jesus was not afraid to have his reputation questioned by his association with the broken, the hurting, and the lost. His compassion moved Him to action and motivated extravagant displays of love regardless of someone's past, present, or future failures (hello, Peter!). So how are you loving people like him today? How are you displaying this same kind of compassion?

Jesus is the God of miracles for whom nothing is impossible. So what do His miracles tell us about Him and how does His infinite power shape the way we live and view our circumstances?

What do you value more ... now or later? What drives your life ... the moment or the future? Your answers to those questions not only helps define your maturity but also shape every part of your journey through life. So which one should we value above the other and how do we adjust our lives to reflect that priority?

Jesus' answer to the greatest (and second greatest) commandment is stunning. On its own terms, these verses are some of the most important verses in the Bible. It gives endless applications. It deserves constant examination. We should know these words of Jesus better than any other passage in the Bible. Whether you are drinking milk or cooking meat, may this text challenge us to define maturity by how we treat an infinitely worthy God and others made in His image.

How do we move from milk to meat when it comes to God's Word? How do we grow from the simple truths of Scripture to the deeper and more complex realities of His Word? Check out this message and discover how God wants us to GROW through the constant use of His Word.

God is not threatened by our rebellion (individually or collectively as humanity). The Bible paints a picture of a sovereign God who rules over all ... not just with great power but great compassion. He is a God who commands the fate of the nations and yet cares about us. So why worry? Why be anxious? Instead, Scripture tells us to run to Him and find our refuge in Him regardless of what chaos we see in our world or experience in our lives!

In the midst of your sorrow and suffering, in times of either oppression or depression, if you've ever asked the question, "Where is God?", this message is for you.

How do we say Thank you to God? Listen as Matthew explains who is God, why he deserves our praise and thanks and how we should respond to these universal truths about Him in Psalm 100.

Sometimes we mess up and are plagued with feelings of guilt and shame. How can we use David's prayer in Psalm 51 as a guide when asking for forgiveness and restoration in our fellowship with God.

Would you say that reading the Bible is difficult? Boring? Do you almost never read it on your own time? Be encouraged and challenged by Psalm 19 to see that Scripture is one of God's greatest grace-gifts of Himself to us, and that reading Scripture is one of the most practical, life-transforming things we could do.

Life is like a journey, and Psalm 1 seeks to lay a foundation to that journey. It warns us and woos us by arguing the sobering reality that there are only 2 kinds of people, 2 paths, and 2 destinations. Where is your current path taking you? How should you recalculate your life navigation?