Big Idea: In the darkest night of human history, God promised a great light—a Child-King whose reign brings joy, peace, and eternal salvation. Advent reminds us that this promised Light has already dawned in Jesus Christ and will one day shine in undimmed glory.

Big Idea: For the follower of Jesus, life and death are transformed into glorious gain because of union with Christ.

Big Idea: Through the prayers of God’s people and the provision of the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to boldly magnify Christ in life and death.

Big Idea: Gospel-empowered joy is a deliberate choice that outlives our circumstances, outshines our feelings, and overflows into every part of our lives.

Big Idea: No matter how difficult, we must rejoice in our circumstances because they are ordained by God and an opportunity for the advancement of the gospel.

Big Idea: We must pray for our love to grow through knowledge of God, so that we will live a righteous life to the glory and praise of God

Big Idea: Unity in Christ’s mission creates a heart of gratitude, joy, and love in the follower of Jesus

Big Idea: True joy and unity in the Christian life is rooted in the grace and peace of god given to us by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

Big Idea: Sanctification is the ongoing process by which we are made holy and conformed to the image of Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

Big Idea: Through faith in Jesus Christ, I am an adopted child of God.

Big Idea: All who have trsuted in Christ, have been justified by Christ

BIg Idea: Speaking God’s truth comes at a cost; it comes with sacrifice, but it bears eternal fruit and reward.

** We had some people unmute, so there are a few moments where there is some chatter heard. We did our best to clean it up**

Big Idea: by the grace of God, I am no longer in my sin, but I am in Christ by faith.

Big Idea: Because prayer is powerful, we must pray in all circumstances by faith.

Big Idea: Faith endures patiently awaiting the return of Christ.

Big Idea: Riches lead to ruin when they are lived for and hoarded rather than used for Christ and His Kingdom.

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Big Idea: We must surrender our plans to God’s will and factor God into everything.

Big Idea: In a conflict driven world, we must humble ourselves before God, submit to His lordship, and draw near to Him if we are to have peace and fellowship.

Big Idea: True wisdom comes from God and transforms our hearts and actions.

Big Idea: The way we speak reflects our relationship with God; taming the tongue is essential to living out our faith