Church for Imperfect People
He Will Be Called—3 -- The Father You’ve Always Wanted -- 12/21/2025
You might be feeling a lot of things this Christmas season—and not all of them joyful. Maybe you're struggling with loneliness or wondering if anyone really sees you. Jesus came to meet you right where you're at and be exactly what you need. Let’s discover who Jesus is and what that can mean for us in our series He Will Be Called.
Locations & Times
9 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, Mo, 64759, USA (Old Lamar Bowling Ally)
9 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64759, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
About Church for Imperfect People (CHIPs)
CHIPs is a church that serves Lamar, Mo., and Barton County with a vision of doing anything short of sin to reach people who don't know Christ. We love gathering weekly to worship God and experience a powerful message, and we're so glad you could join us today! Visit https://www.chips.church/ to learn more about our church and mission statement and connect with us! To make the most of your visit, we encourage you within the YouVersion Bible app to mark Church for Imperfect People as "My Church" to get alert notifications for all things CHIPs! Tap the link below to get started! Can't attend!? We invite you to like us on Facebook and STREAM AS YOU ARE!! with our Facebook Live feed and previous messages available on-demand!
https://www.bible.com/organizations/07ca8077-e76d-436b-8b95-80f213ec63fcToday's worship set:
Song 1: Joy To The World by Chris Tomlin
Song 2: Rattle by Elevation Worship
Song 3: God, You're So Good by Passion
Song 1: Joy To The World by Chris Tomlin
Song 2: Rattle by Elevation Worship
Song 3: God, You're So Good by Passion
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NIV
אָבִי־ע
Avi 'Ad
avi: father, source, protector, provider
'ad: everlasting, eternal, forever
Avi 'Ad
avi: father, source, protector, provider
'ad: everlasting, eternal, forever
“… Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. …” John 14:9 NIV
1. God is the Father who stays.
… God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. …” Hebrews 13:5-6 NIV
2. God is the Father who forgives.
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression … You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. Micah 7:18 NIV
“I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.” Isaiah 43:25 NIV
3. God is the Father who runs toward you.
“… But while [the son] was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.” Luke 15:20 NIV
Your earthly father was never designed to carry what only your heavenly Father can.
“… But while [the son] was still a long way off, his father saw him …” Luke 15:20 NIV
TALK IT OVER
Read Isaiah 9:6. What qualities make God a good Father? How does the reminder that God is the Everlasting Father affect the way you live, love, and serve others?
Sometimes it can be difficult to remember God is the Everlasting Father when our earthly fathers fall short. What Bible stories or testimonies do you turn to as a reminder that God is the Father who stays, forgives, and runs toward you?
What do you need from your heavenly Father today, this week, or in this season? Spend time sharing openly and then pray together.
Read Isaiah 9:6. What qualities make God a good Father? How does the reminder that God is the Everlasting Father affect the way you live, love, and serve others?
Sometimes it can be difficult to remember God is the Everlasting Father when our earthly fathers fall short. What Bible stories or testimonies do you turn to as a reminder that God is the Father who stays, forgives, and runs toward you?
What do you need from your heavenly Father today, this week, or in this season? Spend time sharing openly and then pray together.