Broadcasts

Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and peace. But for most of us, December is just as hard as the rest of the year! So, does Christmas actually change anything?

As Christians, we tend to use the term “blessed” pretty loosely. When something good happens, we say we’re blessed. Or we pray for God’s blessing. But is our understanding of that word actually biblical?

When the angel told Mary she would have a baby, she knew that meant a life of social isolation. And yet, she called herself blessed. Pastor J.D. is reframing our understanding of biblical blessings.

Have you ever had one of those moments when you’re singing along with a song that you’ve heard it a million times before, but all of a sudden something clicks, and you realize what the lyrics are actually about? Well, a similar thing can happen with familiar Bible stories, like the Christmas narrative. Pastor J.D. urges us to look at the Christmas story with fresh eyes so we can discover the true wonder of the incarnation. Pastor J.D. is teaching from a First Century song recorded in Colossians 1, verses 15 to 20. It’s part of our series called, God With Us.

If you really think about it, the incarnation can seems pretty mysterious and confusing. Pastor J.D. is going to break down what it means to us—and for us.

Have you ever wondered about the meaning behind some of your favorite Christmas songs? Well, Pastor J.D. takes us behind the scenes of the classic carol, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.

We’re looking at the classic Christmas song, Go Tell It on the Mountain—penned by someone who wasn’t afraid to stare down the mountain and overcome obstacles in order to share Jesus.

As Pastor J.D. kicks off a series titled, Carols, we’re learning the history and meaning behind the popular Christmas carol, Go Tell It on the Mountain.

We all know that fathers play an important role in family development. But not everyone is lucky enough to have a loving, supportive father. But, Pastor J.D. reminds us that God will restore this relationship through his Son.