Christmas: Impossible, 2 of 3 from December 14, 2025

“God’s mission benefits all.”

Luke 2:1-20 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon examines what Jesus's choice of birthplace reveals about His character and mission. By analyzing Luke 2, Pastor Michael demonstrates how Christ deliberately chose humble circumstances—being born in a lower-level room where animals were kept, wrapped in cloths typically used for sacrificial lambs, and announced to third-shift shepherds rather than dignitaries. This reveals God's heart to reach the overlooked, working-class, and disrespected people, because "God's mission benefits all."

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 What does Jesus’ house say about who He is?

• 💬 What could God be doing behind the scenes in our own lives that we are unaware of yet?

• 💬 Who can we support by giving a compassionate ear to what God is doing in their life?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 📖 THE MAIN EVENT (LUKE 2:1-7)

• 📖 MEANWHILE (LUKE 2:8-14)

• 📖 CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION (LUKE 2:15-20)

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• Music by Blue Dot Sessions

The War With Pride, 5 of 5 from November 30, 2025

“In a world buying up every selfish whim we are spent by Jesus for others' benefit.”

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 examines how Paul’s dedication to the Corinthian church challenges modern views of love. Pastor Michael contrasts self-serving love with biblical love, which grieves over sin and guides others to repentance. Paul's refusal of financial support from Corinth is shown as sacrificial devotion to their spiritual health. Believers are urged to consider if they are "spent by Jesus" for others, instead of pursuing selfish desires, and to confront stumbling blocks in their lives, stressing that love sometimes requires addressing sin.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 Whose work on our behalf do we take for granted?

• 💬 Are we being spent by Jesus in the lives of others?

• 💬 What stumbling blocks have we been tolerating?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

• 💾 Download a transcript of this message

• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 📖 Qualified Leadership (2 Corinthians 12:11-13)

• 📖 Demonstrated Faithfulness (2 Corinthians 12:14-18)

• 📖 Driving Purpose (2 Corinthians 12:19-21)

LINKS

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• Music by Blue Dot Sessions

The War With Pride, 5 of 5 from November 30, 2025

“In a world buying up every selfish whim we are spent by Jesus for others' benefit.”

2 Corinthians 12:11-21 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks)

SUMMARY

This sermon on 2 Corinthians 12:11-21 examines how Paul’s dedication to the Corinthian church challenges modern views of love. Pastor Michael contrasts self-serving love with biblical love, which grieves over sin and guides others to repentance. Paul's refusal of financial support from Corinth is shown as sacrificial devotion to their spiritual health. Believers are urged to consider if they are "spent by Jesus" for others, instead of pursuing selfish desires, and to confront stumbling blocks in their lives, stressing that love sometimes requires addressing sin.

REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

• 💬 Whose work on our behalf do we take for granted?

• 💬 Are we being spent by Jesus in the lives of others?

• 💬 What stumbling blocks have we been tolerating?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• 📝 Sermon Notes for this message

• 💾 Download a transcript of this message

• 📰 Blog Summary for this message

• 🖼️ Sermon Slides

• 📖 Qualified Leadership (2 Corinthians 12:11-13)
  📖 Demonstrated Faithfulness (2 Corinthians 12:14-18)

• 📖 Driving Purpose (2 Corinthians 12:19-21)

LINKS

• Website

• Download our App! (Apple) (Android)

• Donate

• Podcast

• Music by Blue Dot Sessions