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Sugar Plums and Shattered Dreams
Matthew 1:18-25 | Mon, Nov 16, 2009 | Pastor John Stillman
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Joseph had a dream of getting married, having children, setting up a successful business, and being a faithful follower of the Lord. But his dreams were shattered with the news of Mary’s pregnancy. We have images of what’s perfect, but those dreams are sometimes shattered by bad news or unmet expectations. In this message, Pastor John shares how when things don’t work out like we had planned, that’s when we learn that God has new and better plans for us.
I'll be home for Christmas
Matthew 2:13-15 | Mon, Dec 21, 2009 | Pastor John Stillman

Christmas is a day or two away from the normal grind and activities, but after the tree has been taken down and the lights are turned off, what will you have? In this message, Pastor John shares how coming home for Christmas is not a one-day-a-year holiday, but a lifetime experience of God’s presence.

Christmas Comforter
Matthew 2:7-8 | Mon, Dec 14, 2009 | Pastor John Stillman

Suffering is a common, everyday kind of condition, but one that seems even more acute at Christmas when we’re supposed to be having happy times, parties, fun, and family. In this message, Pastor John shares how suffering is connected to Christmas and how Jesus is our Christmas Comforter.

From Bedlam to Bethlehem
Matthew 2:1-12 | Mon, Dec 07, 2009 | Pastor John Stillman

The wise men came looking for the Prince of Peace in Bethlehem. In this message, Pastor John shares how we can move from bedlam to Bethlehem through worshiping Jesus.

Snow White Christmas
Matthew 1:18-25 | Mon, Nov 30, 2009 | Pastor John Stillman

The virgin birth of Jesus has been challenged by skeptics as preposterous – a fairy tale. But as we work to understand the significance of the incarnation, we discover its relevance for giving us the courage we need to have Jesus in our life.

Christmas is Forgiving
Matthew 1:21 | Mon, Nov 23, 2009 | Pastor John Stillman

We say that Christmas is for giving gifts to our friends and family. In this message, Pastor John shares the best gift we can ever get and give.

Christmas is for Little People
Matthew 1:1-17 | Mon, Nov 09, 2009 | Pastor John Stillman

Christmas is an ancient holiday, dating back to even before Jesus’ birth. It goes back to Garden of Eden when God promised our first parents that He would provide a deliverer who would defeat sin, death, and the power of the devil. In this message, Pastor John shares how the gospel is declared in Jesus’ genealogy.

How To Make Your Parenting Dreams Come True
Acts 16:1-5 | Mon, Sep 08, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

Parents have an important role in working with God to make their God-honoring dreams a reality in their children’s lives. Dreams to pass on someone genuine, gifted, faithful, and respected, to the world. In today’s message, Pastor John shares some observations about parenting that will help make your parenting dreams come true.

Made for More
Psalm 122:1-9 | Sun, Dec 04, 2022 | Pastor John Stillman

What does it mean to be made for more? It does not mean you were made for more stuff, not more power, not more money not more possessions. You were not born primarily for these things. Pastor John Stillman takes a deeper look into Psalm 122 to answer the question what were we made for.

Caught Alive!
Sun, May 31, 2020 | Pastor John Stillman

The Good, the Bad, and the Glory
Romans 16:0 | Sun, Jun 23, 2019 | Pastor John Stillman

Jesus’ church has been blessed and built up by a long and wonderful practice of sharing words of encouragement, direction, and praise. In this message, Pastor John provides a message to the church on how to commend the good in others while praising the glory of God.