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Away in a Manger: The Baby That Broke Your Chains

We've sanitized Christmas. Turned it into hallmark cards, pretty lights, and "Away in a Manger" sung softly. But that manger wasn't just a baby's crib—it was ground zero for the greatest rescue mission in history.

In this unapologetic Christmas message, Pastor Ty walks through the real story of the manger: a Savior born with one mission—to live, die, and defeat death itself so you could walk in victory. But here's the problem: we've gotten so distracted by the wrapping that we've missed the gift. We celebrate Jesus once a year but live in bondage the other 364 days.

This sermon confronts the distractions keeping you from experiencing the freedom Christ died to give you. It's a prophetic call to stop settling for defeat when Jesus already purchased your victory. With a challenging altar call and a jaw-dropping closing illustration, this message will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about Christmas.

Key Themes: Victory in Christ | Freedom from sin | Christmas | The Cross | Spiritual warfare | Repentance | Breaking chains

Perfect for: Anyone who's tired of surface-level Christianity and ready to walk in the freedom Jesus promised.

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Series: Waiting in the Dark - When God's Timing Feels Like God's Silence

What if the Christmas we've created has almost nothing to do with the story we're supposed to be telling?

We've turned Advent into a countdown to a holiday—complete with nostalgia, family gatherings, and the perfect Instagram aesthetic. But the first Advent? It wasn't cozy. It wasn't magical. It was disruptive, uncomfortable, and even a little terrifying.

In this first message of our Advent series, we dive into the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, a faithful couple who prayed for decades and heard nothing but silence. Their story teaches us something countercultural: Advent isn't about celebrating the light. It's about learning to wait in the dark. It's about trusting God's timing when His timing feels like His silence.

If you've ever felt forgotten by God, if you've prayed faithfully and received nothing but quiet, if you're exhausted from waiting for breakthrough that never seems to come, this message is for you. Because maybe the disruption of Advent isn't just about God breaking into history 2,000 years ago. Maybe it's about God breaking into your life right now.

This isn't a message about forcing Christmas cheer. It's an invitation to sit honestly in the tension, to name the darkness, and to discover that God is present even when He feels silent.

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Subscribe to stay connected with our Advent series "Waiting in the Dark" as we explore what it means to trust God when His timing doesn't match our expectations.

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Gratitude That Overflows | Living Free Franklin

What happens when gratitude moves beyond a one-day celebration and becomes a way of life? In this Thanksgiving message, Pastor Ty unpacks how genuine thankfulness transforms our hearts, our families, and our relationship with God.

This episode concludes our "Kingdom First: Living Generously for God's Mission" series by exploring the powerful connection between gratitude and generosity. When we truly grasp all that God has done for us, thanksgiving naturally overflows into worship, service, and Kingdom-focused living.

In This Episode:

• The biblical foundation for living with an overflowing heart of gratitude
• How thankfulness reshapes our perspective and priorities
• The link between grateful hearts and generous lives
• Practical steps to cultivate a lifestyle of thanksgiving beyond the holiday season

This message was shared during a communion service as we remembered the ultimate reason for our gratitude—Jesus Christ and His sacrifice for us.

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