Northbridge Vestal Podcast

It's Not About Christmas: It's About Worship

When the wise men from eastern lands studied the stars and realized that something new and incredible was happening in the west, they followed the star and came to celebrate what it meant. Not everyone had the same reaction to the birth of Jesus. What is your reaction to the birth of Jesus? Will you give your life to worship Him or worship your life by living for yourself?
Text: Matthew 2:1-18
Speaker: Aaron Patton

It's Not About Christmas: It's About Trust

When a priest named Zechariah received word that he and his wife would have a baby in their very old age, he simply couldn’t believe it.  Despite his unbelief, God had a plan for that child to prepare the way for Jesus and declare that He is the Lamb of God who takes away our sin.  When we look at Christmas, we are faced with the same question that Zechariah wrestled with: will we believe what God says is true?
Text: Luke 1:5-25; 39-45; 67-80
Speaker: Aaron Patton

It's Not About Christmas: It's About Hope

When the nation of Israel was at its darkest time, the Lord made a promise of deliverance and salvation through a child yet to be born. Christmas isn't just about a birth, it's about hope through a promise kept. Now that Jesus is here, will we run to Him? Trust Him? Hope in Him? Or will we stay in darkness, ignoring the lightGod has provided? Will you live with hope, or keep living like this is all there is?
Text: Isaiah 8:20-9:7; Matthew 4:15-16; Luke 1:79
Speaker: Aaron Patton 
 

Vision

The church in Ephesus started well, but just starting well is not what matters. In this message, we'll look at how to not just start well but most importantly to finish well.
 
Speaker: Aaron Patton
Passage: Revelation 2:1-7

Guardrails: The Heart of the Matter

Ever had one of those days where you thought you were fine—then somebody cut you off in traffic or your kid asked the wrong question at the wrong time—and suddenly something really ugly just…erupted?Today we'll look at King Solomon's practical advice on how to deal with this.
Text: Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 15:11, 17-20
Speaker: Dallas Seamans

Guardrails: Money Matters

Everyone knows that money can bring significant struggles. If we lack - we struggle. It’s also possible to struggle even when you have enough. Jesus warns us to build in guardrails when it comes to money - because greed and a lack of contentment will destroy you.
Text: Luke 12:13-34
Speaker: Aaron Patton

Guardrails: Flee or Flirt?

Wise people understand that the longer you flirt with something, the more apt you are to fall prey to it. What if there were a different way? Could you flee some of the things that aren’t good for you?
Text: 2 Timothy 2:15-26
Speaker: Aaron Patton 

Guardrails: Need a Guide?

Wise people put boundaries in place - they don’t act like they couldn’t possibly fail. What if there was a guide who could help you establish boundaries that would keep you safe? Would you want that?
Text: Ephesians 5:15-18
Speaker: Aaron Patton