WHAT’S ON WHAT’S UP TODAY:

Christmas Special with Carter Conlon

Rediscover childlike faith, the promise of God's kingdom, and the eternal hope of the season.

Put away adult eyes and look at the reason for the season through the eyes of a child – a child of God.

Fourth Segment: Biblical-Literacy Lesson with guest David Fleming -
  Part One: Biblical approach to relational conflict.

Fourth Segment: Pastor Jarrett Stephen, Champion Forest -
  God Is With Us

Today’s closing prayer:
Most Gracious Heavenly Father,
May all saints shout: “Hallelujah! Our souls have been redeemed!”
May our relationship with Christ Jesus be clear to all. More below …

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Host Terry Lowry interviews influential and knowledgeable guests on relevant topics for today.

CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD

Discussed by Carter Conlon
with Times Square Church New York (www.tscnyc.org/)

Maybe we need to put away our adult eyes for just a little while and ask for the gift to be able to see Christmas through the eyes of a child.

This Christmas, Carter Conlon remembers one of the most memorable times of his life as a child in this special program: “Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child.”

Rediscover childlike faith, the promise of God's kingdom, and the eternal hope of the season.

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NOEL FT LAUREN DAIGLE

Discussed by Chris Tomlin
with Special Guest

Click here to view the video for “Noel”.

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PART 1 - A BIBLICAL APPROACH TO RELATIONAL CONFLICT

Discussed by David Fleming
with Lanier Theological Library (www.LanierTheologicalLibrary.org)

Day 4

HAVE YOU EVER EXPERIENCED CONFLICT IN A RELATIONSHIP? I THINK WE ALL HAVE – SOME MORE THAN OTHERS!

This week, former CFBC Pastor David Fleming subs in for Mark, teaching on the Biblical approach to relational conflict.

To view David Fleming’s video for this lesson, click here.

If you have a prayer request, need Scripture encouragement, or would like a copy of Mark’s lessons each week, email wantmore@biblical-literacy.org

QUESTIONS / ISSUES DISCUSSED:

On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week, David Fleming discussed some of the reasons for relational conflict and the importance of compromise and respect. Today and tomorrow, he will dig into more Scriptures to help guide us to peaceful resolution.

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT SOLVING RELATIONAL CONFLICT?

Spiritual Perspective (Ephesians 6:10-12) REMEMBER: Put on the full armor God! It really does help!

A Mirror to Reflect (Matthew 7; Romans 12:18) REMEMBER: YOU may be the problem!


For more information about Mark Lanier’s Biblical Literacy class, click here.

GOD IS WITH US

Discussed by Pastor Jarrett Stephens
with Champion Forest Baptist Church (www.ChampionForest.org)

Day 4

IS THE INCARNATION SOMETHING YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR FAITH AND TRUST IN?

This week, Pastor Jarrett Stephens begins a three-week sermon series entitled “HERE: God With Us”. Over the next few weeks, we will be reminded that the hope of Christmas is not an idea or a feeling, but a Savior who stepped into our world and meets us right where we are. In this busy season, let’s take time to worship together, lift our eyes to Jesus, and rest in the promise that God is truly with us.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon here.

Find Pastor Jarrett Stephen’s sermon notes here.

If you have questions about a sermon, please contact Champion Forest at questions@cfbc.org

Questions/Issues Discussed:

INCARNATION HELPS: Alleviate Fear

Yesterday, Pastor Jarrett reminded us that the Christmas story – the story of Christ’s birth – is filled with fear. He encouraged us to put ourselves in Joseph’s shoes: Have you ever thought about the shame Joseph must have felt? Did he need encouragement? Did he need guidance?

What are YOU feeling right now? Has 2025 been good to you? Has 2025 been rough? How can you REJOICE right now in the birth of Christ? Pastor Jarrett reminisces about a few of the phases he went through as a child and teenager and some of the Christmas presents he received.

INCARNATION HELPS: Bring Comfort

Fast-forward to after the birth of Christ when Mary and Joseph bring him to the Temple. What did Simeon do and say with their arrival? (Luke 2:29-32)

When is God with us? Is He with us in our pain, loneliness, despair, depression, and anxiety? Pastor Jarrett shares a very sad story about one of their residency members and the faith of her family.


If you have never accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, text the word JESUS to 77069 and a pastor or counselor from CFBC will call you back.

For more details about Champion Forest Baptist Church click here.

PRAYER

Discussed by Terry Lowry
with Host of the What's UP Radio Program

Most Gracious Heavenly Father,

May all saints shout: “Hallelujah! Our souls have been redeemed!”

May our relationship with Christ Jesus be clear to all.

Help us, Father, to make it a priority to share the Good News of not only the birth of the Christ Child, but his death, burial, and resurrection also.

May all we do point others to the way.

Through our words and actions, drive home the truth of the gospel for all to hear and to see.

There is no other way to heaven except through Jesus Christ.

May we not be shy, bashful, or compromising.

May we not be afraid to declare the Good News to all.

Father God, your son came for all.

May none be left behind.

The harvest is vast.

Here I am, O LORD.

Use me to your glory and honor.

For this prayer is lifted up in and through the name of Jesus Christ,

Amen