“Born Again” from Pastor Hayden Thomas

Myrrh, A Sacrificial Gift

The gift of myrrh symbolizes Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross for our sins, a reality we must reflect on and respond to this Christmas season.

Scripture References: Matthew 2:1-12

March 1, 2026
Self-Control
from Pastor Hayden Thomas
Fighting for mastery over our thoughts, desires, & actions is a lifelong battle that God call us to wage, with the assurance that He fights alongside us by providing Spirit-empowered self-control.
February 22, 2026
Unashamed Dependence
from Pastor Hayden Thomas
Recognizing the compassionate authority of the Son of David should cause us to unashamedly depend on his mercy as we follow him daily.
February 15, 2026
How You Can be Great!
from Pastor Hayden Thomas
We must pursue greatness not by amassing power and authority, or by seeking greater status, but by serving and sacrificing for others as Christ did for us.
February 8, 2026
God's Will Will Be Done
from Pastor Hayden Thomas
We must unequivocally accept that God uses human means, including human evil, to accomplish his sovereign, predetermined will, chiefly displayed in the suffering and death of Jesus, which secured our salvation.
February 1, 2026
Real Contentment
from Pastor Hayden Thomas
As wonderful as gift-giving and receiving are within a Christian community, we must pursue real contentment by looking beyond our circumstances and seeking the strength of Christ, which enables us to remain genuinely content in every situation.