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The Men Who Found Christmas
See More…: The Men Who Found ChristmasIn this message Pastor Byron explores how the shepherds and the magi found Christmas despite being vastly different in social status, wealth, and education. Though these two groups came from opposite ends of society, they shared common elements that led them to encounter the newborn Christ, offering us a pattern for how we can truly experience the meaning of Christmas today.
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The Men Who Missed Christmas
See More…: The Men Who Missed ChristmasIn this message Pastor Byron examines how people missed the first Christmas, including King Herod, the innkeeper, and the religious leaders of Jerusalem, and warns that many today will similarly miss the true meaning of Christmas. Despite being surrounded by the rituals and celebrations of the season, countless people remain unaffected by the Christ of the manger, experiencing Christmas much like washing hands with gloves on—fully immersed yet completely untouched.
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How We Got Our Bible
See More…: How We Got Our BibleIn this message Pastor Byron addresses how the Bible’s canon came together, explaining that the 66 books we have today were not arbitrarily chosen by church councils but were recognized through God’s providential leading. He examines how Christ affirmed the Old Testament canon and demonstrates that the process of canonization was guided by specific standards that confirmed which books were truly inspired by God.
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The Bible: Historical Proof
See More…: The Bible: Historical ProofIn this message Pastor Byron defends the historical reliability of the Bible against critics who claim biblical figures like Abraham and Moses never existed or that the Bible is merely Jewish fable. He demonstrates that if God is truly God and the Bible is His inspired Word, it should be correct in all areas it addresses, including history, and shows how archaeology and external evidence increasingly confirm the Bible’s historical accuracy.
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The Bible: A Scientific Proof
See More…: The Bible: A Scientific ProofIn this message Pastor Byron examines scientific statements in the Bible that demonstrate its supernatural origin, showing how Scripture accurately described scientific facts centuries before modern science discovered them. Though the Bible is not a science textbook, when it speaks to scientific matters in areas like astronomy and biology, it does so with remarkable accuracy that points to divine inspiration.
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A Prophetic Reason
See More…: A Prophetic ReasonIn this message Pastor Byron explores biblical prophecy as evidence for trusting God’s Word, demonstrating that if God is truly God, His prophets should write about the future with the same certainty historians write about the past. He examines specific Old Testament prophecies, including predictions about Edom and messianic prophecies, that were fulfilled with remarkable accuracy, proving that God stands in both our present and our future.
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A Logical Reason – The Bible’s Claims
See More…: A Logical Reason – The Bible’s ClaimsIn this message Pastor Byron begins a series on trusting the Bible by addressing the question of divine inspiration, starting with what the Bible says about itself. While critics claim circular reasoning when Christians say the Bible is God’s Word because it claims to be, Pastor Byron argues the Bible deserves to speak for itself just as any defendant has the right to present their case, before examining external evidence like prophecy, science, and history.
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Ask Dr. Byron – Q&A
See More…: Ask Dr. Byron – Q&AIn this Q&A session, Pastor Byron addresses questions about forgiveness, focusing on how often Christians should forgive and what steps are involved in forgiving ourselves. Drawing from Matthew 18 and Romans 8, he explains that forgiveness is unlimited (not just seven times, but seventy times seven), and emphasizes that forgiving ourselves means accepting God’s forgiveness and recognizing our worth in Christ, free from the condemnation that has been removed through the gospel.
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Total Forgiveness
See More…: Total ForgivenessIn this message, Pastor Byron explores how we can know for certain that we have truly forgiven someone by examining the life of Joseph from Genesis. Through Joseph’s example of forgiving his brothers despite their betrayal, he outlines five evidences of complete forgiveness: choosing not to live in the past, setting the offender free, recognizing God’s providence in our circumstances, responding with blessing rather than revenge, and refusing to retaliate.
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Forgiving Ourselves
See More…: Forgiving OurselvesIn this message, Pastor Byron addresses the bondage of an unforgiving spirit, particularly focusing on the struggle many believers face in forgiving themselves. He explains that for Christians, self-forgiveness isn’t about emotional gymnastics but about accepting Christ’s forgiveness and releasing ourselves to His grace, understanding that God views all sin equally and His forgiveness covers all, challenging the lies of shame that tell us we’re unworthy of such forgiveness.
