Christmas Eve

Dec 24, 2025    Matt Merold

Have you ever wondered if God truly understands your daily struggles? In this powerful message, Lead Pastor Matt Merold unveils how Jesus—the extraordinary God—chose to live an ordinary life in Nazareth. Through vivid storytelling, we discover Jesus as a carpenter who knew workplace frustrations, family tensions, and the daily grind. Beyond the sanitized nativity scene, we meet a Savior who experienced every human emotion and challenge, yet remained perfect to become our ultimate salvation. Whether you're feeling overlooked in your routine or wrestling with deep pain, this eye-opening sermon reveals how the God who moved into our neighborhood knows exactly what you're going through. Don't miss this fresh perspective on why the extraordinary chose to become ordinary—just for you.


00:00 - Pre-sermon

00:02 - He Is the Messiah

04:15 - A Father's Christmas Eve Prayer

05:40 - The Christmas Story

11:09 - God Became Like One of Us

17:04 - The Story of Jesus the Lost Child

23:10 - Jesus grew up in Nazareth

31:39 - Christmas Story: A Cross to Remember

34:41 - Christmas prayer for believers

38:41 - Post-sermon