Life on Purpose (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)
Repentance is not something that we often associate with Christmas. But when we look at the Christmas story, Matthew introduces this theme immediately after the birth narrative. Listen as Pastor David Prince helps us see the glorious gift of repentance that is ours because of Christmas.
What do you think about when you think about celebrating Christmas? Is it family, presents, music? But if we look at what the Bible tells us Christmas is about, we find something much more expansive. Listen as Pastor David Prince helps us see that the birth of Jesus is meant to be associated with missions, evangelism and the end of ethnic/racial superiority.
Why does the announcement of the birth of Jesus illicit such courage from Joseph and Mary? What does that mean for our lives? Listen as Dr. David Prince helps us see how Christmas can make us courageous.
Are you thankful or are you entitled? Listen as Pastor David Prince calls us to fight for an attitude of thanksgiving so that we might have the fuel required to live for Christ in the world.
Teddy Roosevelt's famous "in the arena" speech reminds us that it's those in the game that deserve the credit. Likewise, the writer of Hebrews is telling us something similar in chapter 12. Listen as Pastor David Prince helps us leave a legacy that will be witness to those who come after us.
What does thankfulness have to do with fighting sin? Listen as Pastor David Prince shows us how cultivating thankfulness in our hearts is the key to fighting sin.