FBC Mayfield

As we step out of the holidays and into a new year, many of us are weighed down by exhausting “what-ifs”—questions about the future that stir fear and anxiety. In this message, we looked to the prophet Habakkuk and a modern testimony to see how God invites us to replace those what-ifs with “even-ifs”: a settled trust in who God is, even when life feels uncertain. Scripture shows us that fear is rooted not merely in our circumstances, but in what we desire most—and that when God’s glory becomes our greatest desire, fear begins to lose its grip.

In this message, we trace the powerful biblical theme of God’s presence—from Eden, to the new heaven and new earth. Far more than a Christmas phrase, Immanuel reveals God’s relentless desire to dwell with his people. This sermon shows how God moves closer and closer to humanity throughout Scripture and how that truth changes the way we see God, worship him, and live before him today.

At Christmas we’re surrounded by traditions but rarely do we stop to ask what these familiar symbols really mean. In this sermon, we look past the surface and explore the staggering truth behind one of the most famous Christmas words: Immanuel—God with us. From Isaiah’s prophecy to Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, from the early church’s struggle to define the incarnation to Paul’s call for Christ-like humility in Philippians 2, we see that “God with us” is not just a phrase but the miracle that changed history. This message invites us to recover the wonder of the incarnation and consider how the humility of Immanuel reshapes the way we live today.

In today’s message, A Tale of Two Men from Luke 16:19-31, we confront a question many of us avoid: Does my life reflect a true belief in heaven and hell? Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus forces us to face the reality of death, judgment, and eternity. This text invites us to examine how the truth of eternity should reshape our priorities, our urgency, and our compassion in this present life.

In Luke 15:11–32, the Parable of the Prodigal Son shows how both rebellious sinners and self-righteous religious people can be far from God, yet the Father stands ready to forgive and restore anyone who turns to Him. Jesus calls us to recognize our brokenness, repent, and come home to the One who runs toward us with grace.

In Luke 14:25–33, Jesus turns to a massive crowd and gives one of His most unsettling teachings: following Him will cost you everything. In this sermon, we explore what Jesus means when He calls us to “hate” our family, carry our cross, and renounce all we have. Through stories, illustrations, and the words of Jesus Himself, we wrestle with a single piercing question: Does Jesus have all of me?

In Luke 14:7–14, Jesus uses two simple parables to expose a deep problem in the human heart that centers on pride and the worship of self. Through these stories, He calls us to a radically different way of life that pushes against our natural flesh. However, what we discover is Christ’s invitation to walk in His ways by displaying the gospel through humility and bringing glory to God by loving others.

In Luke 13, someone asks Jesus a haunting question: “Will those who are saved be few?” This question challenges our culture’s assumptions of open access, endless options, and a belief that everyone will somehow find their way to heaven. In this message, we explore Jesus’ response and face a deeply personal question: Am I one of the few?

In Luke 12:35-48, Jesus teaches us how to live between two prayers: “Come, Lord Jesus” and “Lord, save the lost.” Through three stories, Jesus calls us to wait with eager anticipation and to serve with diligent obedience. This message wrestles with how we hold both hope for Christ’s return and urgency for the mission before He comes.

In today’s sermon, we look at Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12, where He warns us to be on guard against the endless chase for more. Through the story of the rich fool, Jesus reminds us that life isn’t found in what we own but in knowing God and seeking His kingdom. We’ll explore how to let go of anxiety, trust God’s provision, and live for what truly lasts.