Weekend Messages

With today’s technology and ancestry tools, many of us dig deep into our family roots, uncovering the details of our lineage. The fascination with family trees is nothing new – in fact, the Christmas story itself begins with a genealogy. As we trace the branches of Jesus’ family tree, we encounter unexpected stories of scandal, sin, and idolatry. Yet, these branches reveal something profound– Christmas isn’t just for some, it’s for everyone, no matter your past.    

Grace for My Sinful Past
December 1

A quick look at Jesus' family tree reveals a family rife with sin, secrets, and shame. Rather than being excluded, many of these individuals were included in God’s story and family – teaching us that we can be included in God’s family no matter who we are. 

Hope for My Broken Family
December 8

Jesus had many kings in his genealogy, albeit some very evil kings. But even after some pretty big royal failures, there were kings who came after, determined to forge a new path and follow God – teaching us that God can write a new story through us, no matter who is in our family. 

Purpose for My Ordinary Life
December 22

While Jesus’ family lineage features notable figures, it also includes very ordinary people—some the Bible doesn’t even give us a history of. These seemingly insignificant people remind us that God can perform the miraculous through anyone, teaching us that every "nobody" can become a "somebody" in His story.