The story of Christ’s birth is the ultimate love story—a story that can be expressed in a single word: Immanuel. Dr. David Jeremiah considers the significance of that word, which means “God with us,” and why it makes Christmas worth celebrating every day of the year. From the series: Why the Nativity?
James, having spent time in prison due to a business deal, feels the need to make amends for his past actions. Although he cannot directly contact his victims, he is determined to help young men avoid the same mistakes he made. With a long Catholic background but now attending a non-denominational church, James and June discuss the idea of mentoring young men, both those in prison and those outside. June inquires about James' salvation, and he affirms that he is saved. They also discuss creating a pamphlet to share his story of faith and redemption.
Our world focuses a great deal on building wealth, and pursuing pleasure. But the pleasures of this life are fleeting in view of an eternal future. On this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro teaches about eternity from the parables of Jesus. Find out what Jesus says about life after death, and heaven and hell.
If we want a more moral government, we’ll first have to have more moral conversations around the kitchen table. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses how the Church should respond to God’s mercy and the opportunities He has given us in this season of change. Pastor Allen draws from the life of King Josiah to illustrate what humility and repentance from the people of God look like, and how each generation has a choice to make—a choice that will determine God’s response to His people in the earth. In order to continue walking in the blessings of God, we need to be receptive to a spiritual change in our hearts.