A BEAUTIFUL SCANDALOUS CHRISTMAS - The Scandalous Manger
Release Date: 12/21/2025
Christ Place Church
Society and culture say one thing while Jesus says another. Who will you believe and what is your part? Join Pastor Rick as he dives into this. NEXT STEPS: I will sign up and attend Next Steps. Each day this week I will pray for the Church.
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You may not have seen Him with your eyes, but you can trust Him with your life. Jesus’ last beatitude was spoken over your life. Join pastor Rick as he celebrates this promise from Jesus. NEXT STEPS: Today, I celebrate Jesus. Each day this week, I choose to step into the blessing of belief and allow Jesus to empower me.
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Why did Jesus have to die on a cross? In this powerful Good Friday message, we explore the deeper meaning behind the nails, the thorns, and the tree—and discover how the cross was not random, but God’s intentional plan to undo the curse of sin and bring redemption to humanity. From Eden to Calvary, every detail points to a Savior who took our place, bore our shame, and declared, “It is finished.” Join Pastor Rick as he reveals why the cross still changes everything today.
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The Apostle Paul closes out his letter to the churches in Galatia, leaving them with practical advice for living free. Join Pastor Rick as he dives into this. NEXT STEPS: Each day this week, I will remind myself to plant good seeds and ask God for patience. This week, I will boast in the cross and invite one person to Resurrection Weekend. His or her name is _____________.
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Every believer experiences a battle within from two opposing forces. Join Pastor Rick as he marches onto the battlefield and shares the Apostle Paul’s pathway for victory. NEXT STEPS: Be honest and confess to God where your flesh (sarx) is getting in the way. Invite the Spirit to redeem your flesh and empower you to live a fruit filled life.
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God is doing something new, and we don’t want to miss it. Join us as Pastor Ezra as he shares ways to know God and be known by God from Galatians 4. NEXT STEPS: I am going to join the Ownit 365 One Story Plan this Monday. I am asking God to teach me to know him and invite Him to know me.
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God is doing something new, and we don’t want to miss it. Join Pastor Johnathan as he shares the next message in the Set Free series. NEXT STEPS: As a Christ follower, you began this journey by helplessness and trust. Continue in that, and don’t let anyone switch the rules on you halfway down the road.
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How are we truly freed from people pleasing and performance mode? Join Pastor Rick as he dives into the answer. NEXT STEPS: I will keep the old me buried. I will memorize Galatians 2:20.
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The gospel is not fragile, but it is sacred. And it is always worth defending. Join Pastor Rick as he begins a walk through the book of Galatians. NEXT STEPS: Each day, I am asking God to help me understand and experience His grace. This week, I will look for opportunities to brag on the Gospel.
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Join National Speed the Light Director Pastor Kendall Alfaro as he shares his heart for missions and talks about the promise of renewal.
info_outlineDr. Solomon Wang invites us to slow down and behold the often-overlooked beauty of the manger. Join Dr. Solomon Wang as he unpacks the beauty of the manger.