The story of the Wise Men is often wrapped in tradition—but Scripture tells a deeper story.

In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb examines Matthew 2:1–12, revealing who the Magi were, why they came to worship Jesus, and how their response contrasts with Herod’s hostility and the religious leaders’ indifference. This message invites us to trust God’s plan and consider how we personally respond to Christ.

🔑 Key Themes:

• ✨ God works through unexpected people and places

• 🌍 The gospel reaches beyond Israel to the nations

• 👑 Jesus is the true King, worthy of worship

• ⚠️ Responses to Jesus: hostility, indifference, or worship

• 🧭 Trusting God’s plan even when it unfolds unexpectedly

• 🎁 Worship as a whole-life response to God’s revelation

The Christmas story includes more than shepherds and wise men. In this sermon, Pastor Drew Webb focuses on Anna, a widow and prophetess whose lifelong faithfulness positioned her to recognize the Messiah. From Luke 2:36 - 38, discover how God values perseverance, worship, and gratitude, and how He uses overlooked lives to proclaim His redemption.

Key Themes

• 🙏 Lifelong faithfulness

• ⏳ Waiting patiently for God’s promises

• 🕊 Sensitivity to the Spirit

• 📖 Worship shaped by prayer and fasting

• 🌟 Gratitude for God’s saving work

Pastor Ed Hedding teaches from Luke 2:8–20 and reminds us that God delights in using the humble and the overlooked. The shepherds—ordinary, marginalized, and unnoticed—received heaven’s greatest announcement and responded with obedience, joy, and worship.

Key Themes:

• 🌟 God uses ordinary people

• 🐑 Shepherds received and responded

• 👂 Listening for God

• 🚶‍♂️ Obedience in action

• 🙌 A call to joyful witness