The Heart of Christmas

Grow in Faith & Prepare Your Heart for Christmas

Find out how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas.

Sermons In This Series

Sermons In This Series
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Jesus Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 5: During this series, we are looking at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. This week we learn how God’s expression of love is witnessed in the birth of Jesus.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Love Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 4: During this series, we are looking at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. This week we’re learning about how love is at the heart of Christmas.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor
True Joy Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 3: Do you feel robbed of joy? Learn how to hold onto joy no matter the situation you’re in with this week’s encouraging message.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Peace Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 2: During this series, we are looking at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. Today we’ll learn about the remarkable offer of peace: Who is it for? What does it do? How do we get it?

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Hope Begins with Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 1: During this series, we will look at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. It’s meant to help you grow in faith and prepare your heart to focus on the real reason for the season: Jesus!

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Richard Rogers, Pastor

More About This Series

During this series, we will look at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas.

What are you most hopeful for? We all enjoy festive parties, and quality family moments, but what is Christmas really about? Jesus is at the heart of Christmas. His birth, life, and death offers a saving grace we can find nowhere else.

This series centers on the story of Jesus’ birth. It’s meant to help you grow in faith and prepare your heart to focus on the real reason for the season: Jesus!

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Unity and Resurrection Hope in Christ
Richard Rogers, Pastor
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Richard Rogers, Pastor

John 17:20-26: Are you dealing with a dispute, conflict, or falling-out? Learn how Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection can help you have unity and love with others.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Focus on Your Future & God’s Great Plans – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Focus on Your Future & God’s Great Plans – Life Is a Journey
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Jeremiah 29:11: Are you stuck on failures? This message helps us focus on what’s important – God’s future for us. Learn how to overcome your internal battles and focus on the future.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Paul’s Prayer: Grasp the Hope & Power of God – Live Each Day in Christ, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Paul’s Prayer: Grasp the Hope & Power of God – Live Each Day in Christ, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Ephesians 1: Did you know that God’s wisdom and power are available to you? This message offers hope, encouragement, and instruction to leave the past behind, overcome bondage, and cultivate the power of Christ in your life.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Who are you in Christ? – Live Each Day in Christ, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Who are you in Christ? – Live Each Day in Christ, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Ephesians 1: Have you wondered “who am I? What am I doing here?” Or “how can I break free from my past?” Learn how to answer the question “Who am I in Christ” in a positive way with today’s message. Plus, 8 truths to consider for your life today.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Leave No Room for Darkness – Jesus: The Light of the World, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Leave No Room for Darkness – Jesus: The Light of the World, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Psalm 119:105: What are you allowing in your heart? In today’s message, learn why you should reject darkness and live in the light of God’s word, and why it’s important.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Jesus Is at The Heart of Christmas – Advent 2023, week 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Jesus Is at The Heart of Christmas – Advent 2023, week 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Matthew 1:18-25: During this series, we are looking at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. This message, delivered right before Christmas, shows us how God’s expression of love is witnessed in the birth of Jesus.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Love Is at The Heart of Christmas – Advent 2023, Week 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Love Is at The Heart of Christmas – Advent 2023, Week 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2023, week 4: During this series, we are looking at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. This week we’re learning about how love is at the heart of Christmas.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Joy Is at The Heart of Christmas – Advent 2023, Week 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Joy Is at The Heart of Christmas – Advent 2023, Week 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2023, week 3 - Joy: Do you feel robbed of joy? Learn how to hold onto joy no matter the situation you’re in with this week’s encouraging message.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Peace Is at The Heart of Christmas – Advent 2023, Week 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Peace Is at The Heart of Christmas – Advent 2023, Week 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent Week 2 - Peace: Today we’ll learn about the remarkable offer of peace: Who is it for? What does it do? How do we get it?

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Understanding God's Grace in the Midst of Lacking
Apollo Sulse, Pastor
Understanding God's Grace in the Midst of Lacking
Apollo Sulse, Pastor

Exodus 12:37-42: What in life are you lacking and what is God wanting to do? What is God leaving out so you’ll be in his will? This message helps you understand more about the tough stuff in your life--insecurities, pain, failures--and what God's grace looks like.

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Apollo Sulse, Pastor
Will You Follow God’s Plan for Victory in Your Life?
Apollo Sulse, Pastor
Will You Follow God’s Plan for Victory in Your Life?
Apollo Sulse, Pastor

Joshua 6:1-5: Are you facing an insurmountable obstacle? Are you praying and waiting for victory or an answer? God has a plan and a vision of victory in your life. This message reveals the keys to entering into God's victory for you.

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Apollo Sulse, Pastor
4 Anchors to Keep You Calm in The Middle of a Storm
Apollo Sulse, Pastor
4 Anchors to Keep You Calm in The Middle of a Storm
Apollo Sulse, Pastor

Acts 27:1-20: Are you struggling with something difficult right now? This message reveals why storms come, what we can do about them, and how to stay calm and get through them.

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Apollo Sulse, Pastor
A Call to Return to Your First Love - Lessons From Revelation's 7 Churches
Richard Rogers, Pastor
A Call to Return to Your First Love - Lessons From Revelation's 7 Churches
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Revelation 2:1-7: Are you spiritually distracted? Has duty, religious obligation, or hard work replaced your love for Jesus? Return to your first love and focus on Jesus.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Do All Things Really Work Together for Good?
Tony Higgins, Speaker
Do All Things Really Work Together for Good?
Tony Higgins, Speaker

Romans 8:25-39: Does your story include pain, sorrow, suffering, tragedy, or disappointment? Sometimes things happen to us & we don’t see the good. This message reveals what Romans 8:28 is all about, what “good” really means, and how God cares about your life.

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Tony Higgins, Speaker
Life's Greatest Priority
Ron Macciola, Pastor
Life's Greatest Priority
Ron Macciola, Pastor

Matthew 6:33, Romans 12:9-21: Are you living in a way that’s pleasing to God? In this message, you’ll learn about the number one priority in life, plus seven marks of a living sacrifice.

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Ron Macciola, Pastor
How to Say No to Temptation – Consider Your Ways, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Say No to Temptation – Consider Your Ways, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Haggai 1:1-15: Do you know how to deal with temptation when it comes? This message reveals 5 keys to avoid temptation, plus 5 ways God cares for you personally.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Avoid Spiritual Distractions – Consider Your Ways, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Avoid Spiritual Distractions – Consider Your Ways, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Haggai 1:1-15: Distracted? Are your priorities right? This message tells us how to avoid distractions. When things in life get in the way and draw you away spiritually from the will of God, he will do whatever it takes to bring you close to him.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Cling To Jesus Always, Even in Times of Trouble
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Cling To Jesus Always, Even in Times of Trouble
Richard Rogers, Pastor

John 9:1-39: Are you limiting God, or living with your spiritual eyes wide open? This message is a reminder that God is always working in your life. Are you open to what the Lord wants to do in your life?

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
A Song of Single-Mindedness: How to Have a Blessed Life
Ron Macciola, Pastor
A Song of Single-Mindedness: How to Have a Blessed Life
Ron Macciola, Pastor

Psalm 1: Want a blessed life of meaning and fulfillment? This message explores Psalm 1 and gives us actionable advice to multiply happiness and avoid taking the wrong path that leads to misery.

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Ron Macciola, Pastor
How to Live with The Peace of God in Your Heart (continued) – Live in Christ, part 6
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live with The Peace of God in Your Heart (continued) – Live in Christ, part 6
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Colossians 3:17-25: What’s the key to true peace? This message will help you learn how to have peace and get practical instructions of who you are and how to live, plus 4 steps to peace and blessing.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live with The Peace of God in Your Heart – Live in Christ, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live with The Peace of God in Your Heart – Live in Christ, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Colossians 3:12-17: Got peace? What about joy? This message will help you learn how to have true peace and get practical instructions of who you are and how to live.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live Rooted in The Lord – Live in Christ, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live Rooted in The Lord – Live in Christ, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Colossians 2:6-8: Do you know how to avoid deception stay connected securely to Christ? This message reveals what we can do to remain rooted in Christ and why it’s so important.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live Worthy of The Lord – Live in Christ, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live Worthy of The Lord – Live in Christ, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Colossians 1:9-14: Are you living worthy of the Lord? This message helps us understand how and why we should live worthy of the Lord; plus, learn how to push back spiritual darkness and what brings endurance and strength.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Cultivating Your Heart: Finding Abundance – Living an Abundant Life, part 1
Joel Wolski, Speaker
Cultivating Your Heart: Finding Abundance – Living an Abundant Life, part 1
Joel Wolski, Speaker

Luke 8:4-15: Are you settling for less than God’s abundant plan for you? In today’s message, learn where abundance comes from and how to cultivate it in your heart.

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Joel Wolski, Speaker
With You in The Battle: Victory Brings Glory to God – 5 Smooth Stones, part 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor
With You in The Battle: Victory Brings Glory to God – 5 Smooth Stones, part 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor

1 Samuel 17:40-54: Need to experience victory? Whatever you’re facing, victory is just ahead. This message explores keys to a victorious life and how God is with you in the battle.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live in Christ in a Fallen World - Live in Christ, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor
How to Live in Christ in a Fallen World - Live in Christ, part 1
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Colossians 1:1-8: What choices are you making this year? Will you choose to live God’s best for you, no matter the circumstances? This week’s message teaches us how to live for Christ in a fallen world.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Jesus Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Jesus Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 5
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 5: During this series, we are looking at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. This week we learn how God’s expression of love is witnessed in the birth of Jesus.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Love Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Love Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 4
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 4: During this series, we are looking at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. This week we’re learning about how love is at the heart of Christmas.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
True Joy Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor
True Joy Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 3
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 3: Do you feel robbed of joy? Learn how to hold onto joy no matter the situation you’re in with this week’s encouraging message.

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Peace Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor
Peace Is at The Heart of Christmas – The Heart of Christmas, part 2
Richard Rogers, Pastor

Advent 2022, week 2: During this series, we are looking at how hope, peace, joy and love are at the heart of Christmas. Today we’ll learn about the remarkable offer of peace: Who is it for? What does it do? How do we get it?

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Richard Rogers, Pastor
Richard Rogers, Pastor