December 23, 2015
Each year during the Christmas season I spend several weeks wrestling with the glorious truth of the incarnation, and every year I come to the same conclusion, it's incomprehensible. Sure, I know the story, but each year I am reminded again of the unfathomable reality of the Christmas story. But we must keep trying. ...Read More
by: Matthew Breeden
| Categories: Holiday Tags: christmas, Incarnation, Jesus
December 4, 2015
The Christmas season is a special time of year, but what makes it special isn't all of the fun traditions that we partake in. What makes it special is what and who we are celebrating, Jesus! Unfortunately, it is easy to see the traditions and events of the season clutter our view of what is really important this time of year. What can we do to keep Jesus at the center of our Christmas this year? Here are a few ways that my family strives to keep Christmas all about Jesus....Read More
by: Thomas Dawsey
| Categories: Sermon Snapshots Tags: Jesus, 2:1-7, christmas, Center, All About
December 4, 2015
What imagery pops into your head when you think of Christmas? Is it the nativity scene? I think it is for many, if not most Christians. The nativity scene is beautiful on many levels, isn't it? It produces such a peaceful and happy sight, as we behold the sweet baby boy in a manger, with a glowing mother and proud father, onlooking shepherds, amidst farm animals in a barn. As wonderful as this image is, it is easy for us to get lost in it's tranquility and miss out on the grander reality of what really took place....Read More
by: Thomas Dawsey
| Categories: Holiday Tags: Jesus, christmas, word, god, eternal, Nativity Scene, Creator
December 1, 2013
We hope you are enjoying this very special season as we rejoice over the greatest gift humanity ever recieved... Jesus! We want to invite you to join us as we reflect on and celebrate all that we were given by God in Jesus over 2,000 years ago. We will spend the weeks leading up to Christmas preparing our hearts for the true reason for the season we are in. Here are some notable events coming up we would love to have you join us for......Read More
by: Thomas Dawsey
| Categories: Series Introduction Tags: Jesus, party, baptist, church, christmas, Southern Hills, rejoice, 2013, candle light service, celebrate, worship