Christmas at the Movies

What if discovering authentic faith meant moving beyond just saying we believe? In this powerful message about the movie "The Santa Clause," Pastor Dave explores how true belief transforms lives when we move from mere words to living proof. Through Scott Calvin's journey from skeptic to believer, we see how faith requires both conviction and action. Drawing from Hebrews 11, Pastor Dave reminds us that "believing is seeing"—not the other way around. Struggling with doubt or feeling stuck? This message inspires us to take that first step of faith, knowing that God's promises are true even when we can't see the outcome. Watch or listen to discover how your faith can become contagious and impact those around you!Hebrews 11:1 Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot seeHebrew 11:6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.Psalms 27:13 AMP I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.Psalms 27:13 NIV I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.Luke 1:38 Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.”Luke 2:15 When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. 17 After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.James 2:14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.1 Peter 3:15b And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.