by Church @ 434 | Nov 22, 2025 | Faith in Action, Rockin' Around the Tree
Jeff called tonight “Christmas Dreaming,” but dreams work best when accompanied by action. We start by sharing our favorite family traditions—and discussing how to handle it when life throws a curveball, forcing those traditions to change.
But we aren’t just talking; we’re putting the previous sermon into practice. Join us as we utilize the church directory and take a moment to write Christmas cards to those who can’t be with us. It’s a simple, practical way to fulfill the biblical command to “encourage one another.” You don’t need a grand gesture to make a difference this season; sometimes, a small note is all it takes.
#ChristmasTraditions #EncourageOneAnother #ChurchFamily #HolidaySeason #Service #FaithInAction #ChristmasCards #Community
by Church @ 434 | Nov 21, 2025 | Bridge to Truth, If You're Happy and You Know It, Upbeat or Beat Up
Is the world trying to keep you unhappy? Tonight, we expose the “discouragement conspiracy”—the cultural lie that tells you you’re never enough just to sell you more stuff.
From Kentucky basketball struggles to the nostalgia of David Letterman’s Top 10 lists, we dive into why true happiness is countercultural. It turns out, the secret to an upbeat life isn’t about focusing on yourself; it’s about “embracing the confrontation” of serving others. Join us as we break down the Bible’s ultimate “Top 10” list of commands that will change your relationships and unlock the joy you’ve been looking for.
#BiblicalJoy #ChristianLiving #Selflessness #FaithOverFear #Encouragement #ServeOthers #UpbeatLife #HappinessProject #Community
by Church @ 434 | Nov 15, 2025 | Faith in Action, Rockin' Around the Tree
In a world of perfectly curated, color-coordinated Christmas trees, LeeAnn’s is a beautiful mess. It’s a living museum of memories, where every branch holds a story. In this video, She shares two of my most treasured, “ratty” looking ornaments—a 50-year-old angel doll and her parents’ very first partridge—and the powerful family history they represent.
Join us as we reflect on how these small, tangible objects tie us to our past and inspire us to create new traditions. We then get hands-on, making new ornaments and new memories together.
What’s the one ornament on your tree that holds the most precious story?
#ChristmasMemories #FamilyTraditions #EveryOrnamentHasAStory #SentimentalChristmas #Storytelling #Heirloom #ChristmasCrafts #MakingMemories #HolidayTraditions
by Church @ 434 | Nov 14, 2025 | Bridge to Truth, If You're Happy and You Know It, Upbeat or Beat Up
Are you living upbeat or beat up? This message challenges the culture’s definition of happiness, which tells you to get all you can. Discover the biblical secret to true, lasting joy: becoming a radiator of blessing. We’ll explore how one “impossible” event in history makes your happiness not just possible, but a promise waiting to be claimed. It’s time to stop chasing feelings and start building a life of intentional impact.
#RadiateLove #Upbeat #BiblicalHappiness #FindYourJoy #CallofGod #GiveBack #ImpossibleIsPossible #TrueHappiness
by Church @ 434 | Nov 8, 2025 | Faith in Action, Rockin' Around the Tree
In a world that rushes past Thanksgiving to market Christmas in October, this message is a powerful call to pause. Discover the profound spiritual importance of the holiday calendar’s order. Michael shares a moving, personal story of Thanksgiving as a “grafted” tradition, revealing how it serves as a crucial preparation of the heart. Learn how embracing gratitude first transforms the entire season, shifting our mindset from a “get space” to a “grace space,” and truly preparing us to receive the ultimate gift.
#Thanksgiving #SacredOrder #Gratitude #Faith #ChristmasPreparation #HolidaySeason #SlowDown #ChristianLiving #ThankfulHeart
by Church @ 434 | Nov 7, 2025 | Bridge to Truth, If You're Happy and You Know It, Upbeat or Beat Up
After our “Face of Fear” haunted outreach event, I received a letter from a retired minister calling our work “evil” and demanding my ordination be revoked. He said we were following the devil. In my response, we explore the true Christian origins of Halloween and why believers are called to invade darkness, not hide from it. The devil doesn’t own a holiday—he’s a squatter on Christ’s territory, and it’s time we took it back. This mission is a powerful example of what it means to live ‘upbeat’ instead of ‘beat up.’ We then dive into the true definition of happiness, revealing why Jesus taught that lasting joy isn’t found in what you get, but in what you give away.
#ChristianHalloween #SpiritualWarfare #Theology #Happiness #Joy #ChristianLiving #UpbeatOrBeatUp #Faith
