Jesus holds many titles to us. To some he is savior, to some he is Lord. In this message Pastor FIkre Prince shares that who Jesus is is more than just his relationship to humanity, he is also divine. His divinity should never be stripped away from our understanding of him, instead we should take the time to marvel at who he is as the Son of God.

Text: Hebrews 1:5-14

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Wonder at the greatness of God’s Son.

Key Question: How do we know the Son of God is greater than the angels?

1. Because of his sonship. (v. 5—6)

2. Because of his status. (vv. 7—9)

3. Because of his sovereignty. (vv. 10—14)

Christmas over time can become common if we let it. This season we want to take the time to slow down and consider the many aspects of Jesus that spark wonder at who he is and restore the joy of looking forward to not only Christmas Day, but him coming again. IN this message Pastor Fikre Prince urges us to dwell on the magnitude of a larger than life, supreme God, who chose to come to us as a little child and deliver us from sin and evil.

Text: Hebrews 1:1-4

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Wonder at the supremacy of Christ.

Key Question: Why is Jesus supreme?

1. His word is supreme. (vv. 1-2)

2. His worth is supreme. (v. 3)

3. His work is supreme. (vv. 3-4)

Where do you invest whats important to you? What you invest in shows where your heart is. In this message Jeff Totten shares that we need to invest wisely to see the right returns not just in thihs life, but the one to come.

Text: Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Gospel work is our great investment.

Key Question: Why should I generously invest in gospel work?

1. It is eternally secure. (vv. 19-20)

2. It directs your heart. (v. 21)

3. It clarifies your perspective. (vv. 22-23)

4. It reveals who you serve. (v. 24)

When you hear the word tithe what comes to mind? Is it joy? Is it honor for God? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince talks about the instutution of the Tithe and what God's heart was for it at it's inseption. Heaviness, cynasism, and frustration should not be associated with giviing towards God, but honor and celebration should be.

Text: Deuteronomy 14:22–29

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: God is always teaching his people to put him first.

Key Question: How does the tithe teach us to put God first?

1. The tithe teaches us priority. (v. 22)

2. The tithe teaches us perspective. (vv. 23-26)

3. The tithe teaches us provision. (vv. 27-29)

Do you identify as a GM guy or Ford lady? An Apple girl, or a Samsung Bro? Sometimes our identity can become overshadowed by our posessions and we develop a sense of worth based on what we have. In this sermon, Pastor Fikre Prince shares that there is a very real danger in the way many of us live, and our response and engagement with THINGS.

Text: Luke 12:13-21

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Generosity protects us from being owned by the things we own.

Key Question: How do we guard against being owned by our stuff?

1. See the danger. (vv. 13-15)

2. Check your motives. (vv. 16-19)

3. Turn from greed. (vv. 20-21)

What is the most important part of a gift given? Is it the actual item, or is it something deeper? In this message Pastor Fikre Prince looks at the expereince of Jesus with his disples in the temple and a lesson he shares with them about the most important aspect of honoring God through generosity.

Text: Mark 12:41-44

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: Generosity is marked by sacrifice, not selfish gain.

Key Question: What marks true generosity?

1. It's seen by God. (vv. 41–42)

2. It's measured by sacrifice. (v. 43)

3. It's motivated by faith. (v. 44)

Who is the most generous person you know? Why are they so generous? We ahve all been touched by the generosity of others and at times that generosity stands out as exceptional and changes our lives forever. When we think of the effects of generosity, we see how we can be a blessing to the world by modeling the most generous giver of all.

Text: John 3:16
BI: Because God is Generous, we should be generous.
Question: How is God generous?

1. God gave because of His love for us
2. God gave His very best for us
3. God gave so that we could live

Have you ever felt unwanted or alone? Have you expereinced the sting of rejection? Mnay of us have known this hurt and the bible shares what is on the other side of that sting. It is the loving choice of adoption. In this message Pastor fIkre Prince shares that God so lovingly sent his son to bring us in to his protection and provision by means of adoption, and since we have been shown this great love we should extend it to others.

Text: Ephesians 1:3-6

Sermon Summary:

Big Idea: In Christ, we are adopted sons and daughters of God.

Key Question: What does adoption show the world about who God is? Adoption displays...

1. God’s fatherly love. (vv. 3, 4a, 5)

2. God’s restorative power. (v. 4)

3. God’s glorious grace. (v. 6)