Emmanuel Tuscaloosa

Hebrews 13:15-16 // Because of Christ, believers offer God a continual, heart-born, and truth-filled sacrifice of praise that overflows into lives of confession and tangible good works toward others.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 13:10-14 // Our only hope for true cleansing and nearness to God comes through Jesus’ blood, so we endure temporary scorn for the sake of an eternal dwelling.Anchor of the Soul // Jeremy Hudson

Hebrews 13:8-9 // The same Christ that sustained the saints of old will also sustain you; therefore, do not be led away by false doctrine.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 13:7 // Your faith is the result of faithful believers who taught you God’s Word, whose enduring lives and suffering call you to imitate their steadfast faith and be witnesses to others.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 13:5-6 // Contentment flows from trusting in God’s abiding presence, not from wealth or circumstances.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 13:4 // The church must honor marriage by upholding God’s design for it and fleeing sexual immorality in light of Christ’s grace.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 13:1-3 // A faithful church reflects Christ by loving deeply, welcoming boldly, and standing firmly with those who suffer for the gospel.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 12:18-29 // In Jesus, God’s final word moves us from the terror of Sinai to the grace of Zion, where forgiven sinners are welcomed into his kingdom and to refuse him is to face judgment.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 12:14-17 // As members of the church, we guard each other’s faith. Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 12:12-13 // Weary believers are to be strengthened and walk in holiness, knowing God’s discipline leads to healing and future salvation.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 12:5-11 // Believers endure suffering because God’s discipline proves true sonship and produces holiness and righteousness. Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 12:3-4 // Weary believers are urged to endure by fixing their minds on Christ’s suffering.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 12:1-2 // Because Christ is better and has secured our joy, we endure by laying aside sin and fixing our eyes on Jesus as we run the race set before us.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 11:32-40 // Faith trusts God through any circumstance.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

A retelling of the circumstances around Jesus' birth to remember a time some 2,000 years ago when Jesus Christ, the eternal son of God, took on flesh and came to live with us. Christmas Eve Service // Michael Crosswhite

Romans 8:1 // The penalty for sin has been done away with for all who are in Christ Jesus.From the Manger to the Cross // Jeremy Hudson

2 Corinthians 5:21 // Christ took our sin upon himself and gave us his righteousness, so that by being united to him through faith we are not only forgiven but also granted the riches of eternal life and a new identity that fuels grateful obedience.From the Manger to the Cross // Michael Crosswhite

Romans 3:23-24 // Justified by grace, you are free to rejoice in all circumstances and serve others in love.From the Manger to the Cross // Tom Allen

Matthew 26:28 // Jesus came to accomplish God’s forgiveness of our sins—a forgiveness that was intentional, costly, just, and freely given, and which now shapes the way we forgive others.From the Manger to the Cross // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 11:23-31 // Endure every fire by trusting God, who rewards faith that stands firm.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 11:8-22 // Live as pilgrims, walking by faith toward the City Christ secured for us.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 11:3-7 // By faith, God’s people now live according to the reality that the God who spoke all things into existence is pleased with them through their union with Jesus. Anchor of the Soul // Jeremy Hudson

Hebrews 11:1-2 //Faith is God’s gift that helps believers live as if His unseen promises are already true, staying faithful and hopeful through every trial.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 10:32-39 // Look to your future reward in Christ for strength to endure. Anchor of the Soul // Tom Allen

Hebrews 10:26-31 // Deliberately rejecting Christ after knowing the truth leaves one exposed to God’s fearful wrath.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 10:24-25 // The church exists to help believers persevere by regularly gathering to encourage and stir one another toward love and good works as the Day of the Lord approaches.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

In session 4, we look at guardrails we need to put in place and resources that can help raise our children to walk wisely in a world of technology.

In session 3, we examine what things are necessary for our family to put tech in its proper place.

In session 2, we look at what Deuteronomy 6 has to say to our generation of tech-addicted parents. How are we supposed to raise our children?

In session 1 we examine the effects that screens and social media are having on our growing children.

Hebrews 10:23 // We must hold fast to our confession of Christ because He is our hope of eternal joy and we know our hope is secure because God is faithful.Anchor of the Soul // Jeremy Hudson

Hebrews 10:19-22 // Christ’s priestly work enables unfettered access to God.Anchor of the Soul // Tom Allen

Hebrews 10:17-18 // In Christ, our sins are fully forgiven and forgotten by God.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Charlie Kirk’s assassination was not only a personal and national tragedy but a martyrdom for his Christian faith and mission, calling believers to boldly live and proclaim the gospel despite opposition.

Hebrews 10:15-16 // Christ’s sacrifice brings the New Covenant of forgiveness and Spirit-given transformation. Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 10:14 // Christ’s sacrifice makes believers perfect before God while continually sanctifying them. Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 10:13 // Christ’s sacrifice secured salvation, and He now reigns until all bow in salvation or judgment. Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 10:11-12 // Christ’s single finished sacrifice contrasts the priests’ endless offerings, securing forgiveness and access to God.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 10:5-10 // Christ’s willing, perfect, once-for-all sacrifice accomplished what the law never could—sanctifying us, satisfying God’s will, and giving lasting hope and peace to weak sinners.Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Hebrews 10:1-4 // The law was only a shadow meant to teach and remind of sin, never able to perfect, but to point us to Christ for redemption. Anchor of the Soul // Michael Crosswhite

Psalm 70 // God has shamed your enemies and will save you for the sake of his praise. Psalms // Tom Allen

Psalm 69 // Psalm 69 reveals David’s suffering and hope, finds ultimate fulfillment in Jesus’ innocent suffering and zeal for God, and teaches us to trust God's justice amid persecution.Psalms // Michael Crosswhite

Psalm 68 // God’s works by which he saves his people and settles them in a home with Him lead them to praise him and desire his praise from the nations. Psalms // Jeremy Hudson