The Stories of Christmas
The Stories of Christmas
3 Sermons | October 19-November 2, 2025
We all want to make a difference, but something always seems to hold us back. Maybe it's the fear of messing up, or the comfort of sticking with who we know, or the pull toward selfishness.
As we explore a few stories from Christmas past at Melbourne Heights, we'll explore what happens when we push past these barriers. And we'll see that real community forms when we start imperfectly, include unexpectedly, and give sacrificially. What if our messy attempts at serving others are exactly where transformation begins?
The Stories of Christmas
3 Sermons | October 19-November 2, 2025
We all want to make a difference, but something always seems to hold us back. Maybe it's the fear of messing up, or the comfort of sticking with who we know, or the pull toward selfishness.
As we explore a few stories from Christmas past at Melbourne Heights, we'll explore what happens when we push past these barriers. And we'll see that real community forms when we start imperfectly, include unexpectedly, and give sacrificially. What if our messy attempts at serving others are exactly where transformation begins?
Sermon 1
Start Somewhere
October 19, 2025
We all have things we want to do but avoid starting because we're afraid we'll mess it up. The fear of imperfection keeps us from taking the first step toward serving others.
But what if God doesn't need our perfection before we begin? Sometimes the most beautiful outcomes come from the messiest beginnings.
Sermon 2
Important Parts
October 26, 2025
It's easy to think we have all the pieces we need when things are running smoothly. We stick with our systems and avoid complications because efficiency feels safer than inclusion.
But what if the people we think we don't need are actually essential? Because every person plays an important part in making the church who we are.
Sermon 3
Emulating Ebenezer
November 2, 2025
We judge Ebenezer Scrooge for his selfishness, yet during the holidays we often act like him, focusing more on what we want to get than what we can give. It's natural for this season to become all about us without us even realizing it.
But we're never supposed to be selfish. Instead, we're called to be generous. And true generosity isn't measured by the size of our gift but by the size of our sacrifice.