Why is the virgin birth so important to Christmas? Steve Jones examines Matthew 1:18–25 and Luke 1:34–35 to explain why Jesus had to be both fully God and fully man. Understanding the “why” behind the virgin conception reveals God’s plan to deal with sin and invites us to experience the true joy of Christmas.

In this Christmas message from John 11, Bryan Hay points to the story of Lazarus to remind us that Jesus is the resurrection and the life. Even when God seems delayed, He is still at work—calling us to trust Him, keep praying for those we love, and believe that what looks dead may only be dormant.

Join Rick Gabelman as he preaches on the life of Peter in “The Agony of Defeat.” This message explores how believers can rise after failure, rediscover hope, and move forward with renewed faith through Christ’s grace.

In this Extreme Ownership message, Steve Jones challenges believers to take responsibility for the greatest thing they will ever own—their salvation. Using Romans 1:19–20 to affirm the truth about God and Acts 26:27–28 to highlight the urgency of responding to the gospel, he calls listeners to own the truth, embrace God’s offer of salvation, and be fully ready for eternity.

In this message from the Extreme Ownership series, Steve Jones urges believers to take responsibility for the most important thing they will ever own—their salvation. Using scriptures like Psalm 90:3–12, Romans 1:19–20, Romans 1:4, 2 Kings 22, Acts 26:27–28, and Hebrews 3:15, he explains how we must own the quest for truth, accept the reality of God’s Word, and respond to the gospel through belief, repentance, confession, and baptism. With urgency and clarity, Steve asks the question every person must answer: Are you ready?

In this powerful message, Chris Stephenson reminds believers that we are “haunted houses”—dwelling places of the Holy Spirit, not fear. Through the story of Saul and the medium of Endor (1 Samuel 28) and teachings from Ephesians 6:12, Romans 8, Acts 1:8, and Colossians 2:12–15, Chris highlights the reality of the spiritual world and the greater power believers have in Christ. He challenges the church to stay connected to God, choose obedience, and live empowered by the Spirit who lives within us.