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Shake any family tree and you never know what kind of people might fall out. Let’s face it, we all have a relative or two we try to avoid at family gatherings. No surprise there. But here’s something you may not know. Jesus had a few shady characters in his family as well. Actually, he had some relatives that make your most wayward cousin look like a saint.

In An Unexpected Christmas, we’ll introduce you to a few of these colorful characters and the role they play in the Christmas story.


Dec 23, 2012
Promise Keeper
Only two of the gospels tell of the story of Jesus's birth, Matthew and Luke, and Matthew begins his with a genealogy to prove to his friends that Jesus really is the Messiah. In this message, Pastor Dave shows us the connection to King David.  
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  • Dec 23, 2012Promise Keeper
    Dec 23, 2012
    Promise Keeper
    Only two of the gospels tell of the story of Jesus's birth, Matthew and Luke, and Matthew begins his with a genealogy to prove to his friends that Jesus really is the Messiah. In this message, Pastor Dave shows us the connection to King David.  
  • Dec 16, 2012The Label Makers
    Dec 16, 2012
    The Label Makers
    Only two of the gospels tell of the story of Jesus's birth, Matthew and Luke, and Matthew begins his with a genealogy to prove to his friends that Jesus really is the Messiah. Interestingly, he adds information that seems scandalous about his family tree, like Rahab. Find out why with Pastor Dave's message "The Label Makers".
  • Dec 9, 2012An Unlikely Candidate
    Dec 9, 2012
    An Unlikely Candidate
    Only two of the gospels tell of the story of Jesus's birth, Matthew and Luke, and Matthew begins his with a genealogy to prove to his friends that Jesus really is the Messiah. Interestingly, he adds information that seems scandalous — particularly involving Judah. Find out why with Pastor Dave's message "An Unlikely Candidate".
  • Dec 2, 2012Guest List
    Dec 2, 2012
    Guest List
    Does Jesus's story start with the birth? No! Join Pastor Dave as he explores the significance of Matthew's explanation of Jesus's bloodline.