Listen in as our Equipping Pastor, Shane Harrington, teaches that at Christmas, God made Himself known through Jesus—fully God in the flesh—because, on our own, humanity could never truly see or understand Him. Drawing from John 1:14–18, this message reveals Jesus as the perfect and complete revelation of the Father, showing us God’s heart through grace, truth, compassion, and sacrifice. The sermon calls us to keep Jesus at the center of our lives by knowing Him, trusting Him, worshiping Him, and reflecting His light so others can know God.

In this message from the Presence-Centered Christmas series, Pastor PJ Noland explores the breathtaking truth of John 1:14–18 that in Jesus, God came near—full of grace and truth. Christmas is the celebration of Emmanuel, “God with us,” revealing that His presence is our greatest need and His deepest desire.

This sermon centers on the gift of salvation by grace alone. From Christ’s fullness, we receive “grace upon grace”—not earned by works, but freely given through faith. Through God’s grace, we are born again as children of God, our eyes are opened to see His glory, and we are invited into a daily, personal knowledge of Him.

Grace Upon Grace reminds us that Christmas is not about striving, but receiving. Jesus came to save us by His grace, reveal the Father, and draw us into a life-transforming relationship with Him—one marked by His presence, His glory, and unending grace.

In this message from the Presence-Centered Christmas series, Justin Harrell unpacks the powerful truth of John 1:14—that God did not remain distant, but came near in the person of Jesus. From Genesis to the manger, Scripture reveals God’s heart to dwell among His people, ultimately fulfilled in Christ, Emmanuel, “God with us.”

This sermon explores the marks of a Christ-centered Christmas: worship and awe, hope that overcomes darkness, Spirit-filled joy, trust in God’s perfect timing, true peace, humility, and the call to reconciliation. We’re reminded that Christmas is not about pressure or performance, but about presence—God with us and God transforming us.

Finally, this message connects the manger to the cross, revealing Christmas as an Easter story in seed form. Jesus came not only to be born, but to die, rise again, and bring us into new life. A timely invitation to examine our hearts, embrace God’s nearness, and celebrate the Savior who dwelt among us.