Series Description:
This Christmas, we’re stepping into a season of worship like never before. Here I Am to Worship is a four-part journey through the Christmas story — through Mary, the Wise Men, the Shepherds, and finally, each of us — learning what it means to come before Jesus with open hands and surrendered hearts. Their “yes” changed the world… and our “yes” still does. As we celebrate salvation, life change, and the movement of God in our church, we’ll rediscover the hope, healing, and joy found in wholehearted worship. God is writing something incredible in this season — and He’s inviting every one of us to play a part.
Here we are, Lord. We worship You.

Message Description:
It’s Celebration Sunday, and we’re announcing huge wins, sharing powerful stories of faith, and revealing the results of our Difference Maker Initiative!

We’re celebrating salvations, baptisms, first-time givers, bold commitments, and the incredible generosity that is shaping the future of our church. It’s going to be a day full of joy, vision, and unforgettable moments.

And we’re tying it all into Part 2 of our Christmas series, Here I Am to Worship, as we look at the real story of the Wise Men — not kings, but king-makers who traveled a thousand miles to worship Jesus and advance His mission.

Just like them, Real Life has gone the distance.
Just like them, Difference Makers have stepped out with faith, obedience, and extravagant generosity to move God’s mission forward.

Enjoy Celebration Sunday — a moment where we worship like the Wise Men, give like Difference Makers, and step into a brand-new season God is opening for Real Life.

Key words: Christmas, Hope, Peace, Joy, God’s presence, Grace

TALK IT OVER

1. Celebrating God’s Work
Q1. What is one story or moment from this past year at Real Life (or from Difference Maker) that made you think, “God is really moving here”?

2. Going the Distance
Q2. The Wise Men traveled nearly 1,000 miles just to worship Jesus. Where has God asked you to “go the distance” in your faith this year, and what did that journey grow in you?

3. Worship That Costs Something
Q3. The Wise Men brought costly gifts, not leftovers. What is one area of your life where God is inviting you to give Him worship that costs something?

4. Recognizing Jesus as King
Q4. The Wise Men were king-makers—they declared Jesus as THE King.
Where have you personally seen Jesus reveal Himself as King in your life recently?

5. Trusting Without the Full Picture
Q5. Difference Makers have given before we knew the location, building, or blueprint.
What is an area where God is asking you to trust Him even though you don’t see the full picture yet?

6. Inspired by the Stories
Q6. Which Difference Maker story (teens pledging, first-time givers, single moms stepping in bold faith, God providing unexpectedly, etc.) most impacted you—and why?

7. Seeing With Spiritual Eyes
Q7. The Wise Men didn’t just see the star—they recognized God’s presence.
Where have you “seen the star” lately… a moment where God was clearly moving in your life?

8. Giving Worship for What God Has Done
Q8. What is one specific way you want to give worship to Jesus this week—because of what He has already done?