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Seeking Christmas
Dec 01 2024 • Dan Kent, Greg Boyd, Shawna Boren
Throughout Jesus’ life, people were always seeking him; some for healing, some for hope, some for answers. The first of these seekers arrived at his manger on that very first night. The seekers included outcasts and foreigners, rich and poor, young and old, the devout and not-so-devout, the widow at the bottom of society, the king at the top of society and everyone in between. During this series we join the seekers of Christmas, and reflect on what brought them to Jesus then, and what brings us to Jesus now.
Sermons in this series:
Follow His Lead
• Shawna Boren
In this Christmas sermon, Shawna Boren explores the story of how Joseph encountered God four times through a dream. Joseph responded with great faith in ways that contrasted with conventional thinking. In doing so, this common man followed God as he was given the charge to care for the savior of the world.Topics: Christmas, Faith, God's Will
Christmas Magi(c)
• Greg Boyd
This sermon by Greg Boyd explores the Christmas story of the Magi’s search for Jesus. Greg provides historical background that opens our eyes to seeing the surprising and radical nature of their journey to find the Jewish Messiah. In addition, it reveals implications about who God is and how he relates to us.Topics: Christmas, Discipleship, Judgment
Misfits at the Manger
• Greg Boyd
In this sermon, Greg examines the story of the angelic appearance to the shepherds and its meaning for Jesus and for us. We see how God comes for the marginalized and includes the outcasts into the redemption of all things.Topics: Identity in Christ, Kingdom of God, Love
Waiting with Anna
• Dan Kent
This sermon examines the story of Anna when she met the child Jesus in the temple. Dan Kent highlights how she waited for the Messiah for decades and the importance of waiting on God to act in our lives and release his gifts through us.Topics: Discipleship, Spiritual Gifts
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