Continuing a sermon series about "God's perfect plan" during the Christmas season of 2025. The core focus of this particular message is the life of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, as described in Matthew chapter one, verses 18-25. Pastor Tim emphasizes the dual nature of God's work, which is seen in both the ordinary and the extraordinary aspects of Joseph's story, contrasting the natural creation of a family with the supernatural conception of Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Tim uses the account of Mary’s interaction with the angel to emphasize that God sees his people's righteous lives and offers strong affirmation before asking for challenging obedience. Ultimately, he presents Mary's humble response—declaring herself the Lord's servant—as the ultimate example of submission, trusting that God orchestrates every necessary detail.

Pastor Tim provides a special Zoom class on the topic “The Rapture: Left Behind”. The topic is not considered a "tier one" issue because salvation is based on a relationship with Christ and his work on the cross, not one's specific view on the rapture. Secondly, God's people are marked with the Holy Spirit and will not be lost or miss out on heaven, regardless of their theological stance on the rapture.

Pastor Tim focuses on “Church on Mission” and answers five common questions about church life. Pastor Tim begins by outlining the church's mission: to love God, love others, and make disciples. The bulk of the discussion addresses questions such as "Who is church for?" (concluding it is built for believers but open to all), "Is bigger better?" (determining size is secondary to mission fulfillment), and "Do I have to give to my church?" (stating it is an opportunity, not an obligation under grace).

The source is a sermon transcription focused on the concept of the church's mission, specifically addressing the command to "make disciples." The speaker explains that this mission is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, encompassing loving God, loving others, and making disciples. A significant portion of the talk is dedicated to defining the terms "making," which is clarified as influence and difference-making rather than control, and "disciple," defined as a Christian who is a student and follower of Jesus. Finally, the speaker outlines that disciple-making is carried out through creating environments (like ministry roles) and engaging in intentional, specific relationships (like mentorship or parenting).

Week 3 of the "Church on Mission" sermon series, titled "Continuing the Mission: Loving Others". The core message emphasizes that biblical love is "action driven affection," not just emotion or obligation, and that loving others is primarily defined by sharing the gospel of reconciliation through Christ. While acts of service and caring for others—referred to as "gospel adornments"—are necessary and important, the speaker asserts that the central, unique mission of the church is to be Christ's ambassadors who proclaim the message of forgiveness, and that the greatest good is spiritual good.

Week 2 of the "Church on Mission" sermon series, titled "Beginning the Mission: Loving God". Pastor Tim explains that the fundamental mission of the church is to help people continually grow in loving God, loving others, and making disciples. This week, we dig into the essential starting point: loving God. We wrestle with two key questions: Why is loving God the center of the mission, and how do we actually learn to love God more and more?. Discover why followers of Jesus must "be before we do", mirroring God who is before He does. Finally, we outline seven key areas—including reading the Bible, praying consistently, and attending worship services—where focused effort will lead to genuine spiritual growth and transformation, enabling us to carry out the full mission of the church.

Introducing a new series called "Church on Mission", shifting focus from relationships to the church's purpose. Pastor Tim asserts that the church's mission should be the central guiding principle for both the institution and individual Christians, connecting an individual's life purpose to the local church's mission, citing the Great Commandment (Mark 12:28-31) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) as biblical foundations for this directive.

Pastor Tim is focusing on relationships within the church community, marking the conclusion of a series and anticipating the Advent season. He emphasizes that "church" refers to the people of God, not merely the Sunday gathering, stressing that the foundation of Christian life and relationships is the gospel (the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus). He addresses the overwhelming nature of New Testament commands by focusing on the "one another's," which he summarizes into three practical applications for church life: love one another, be with one another, and be unified with one another, even when personal sacrifice is required. He strongly encourages believers to prioritize time together and maintain unity by focusing on the core, non-negotiable truths of the faith.