Northwoods Community Church

Leading up to the very first Christmas, the two parents at the center of the nativity, Mary and Joseph, both faced real obstacles that could have caused them to miss what God was doing in their midst. Yet, despite the challenges, they both made crucial choices—the same choices we must make today if we want to stay focused on what truly matters this Christmas.

Leading up to the very first Christmas, the two parents at the center of the nativity, Mary and Joseph, both faced real obstacles that could have caused them to miss what God was doing in their midst. Yet, despite the challenges, they both made crucial choices—the same choices we must make today if we want to stay focused on what truly matters this Christmas.

Many people missed the true meaning of the first Christmas, including the spiritual leaders of that day. In this message, we will examine what might be distracting us from Jesus and how we can make Him the highest priority of our lives.

Many people missed the true meaning of the first Christmas, including the spiritual leaders of that day. In this message, we will examine what might be distracting us from Jesus and how we can make Him the highest priority of our lives.

Imagine missing Christmas, not because you lacked the opportunity or the resources, but simply because your heart was in the wrong place. That's exactly what happened to King Herod on that first Christmas. Join us as we explore his story and uncover some lessons that will help us to avoid making the same mistakes.