Servants & Stewards - When Heaven Served Earth - Bathsheba

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues our series on the women found in Jesus's genealogy.As we move deeper into the Advent season, we often focus on the joy and anticipation of Christmas. But the truth is, the reason Christ came into the world was that it was dark, broken, and desperate for a Savior.This week we arrive at one of the most disheartening stories in the entire lineage of Jesus: the story of Bathsheba. It's a story that's difficult to even talk about, as we see a Biblical hero fail in a monumental way. But it's also a story of hope, as we see how God in His incredible plan works through even stories of abuse, tragedy, and silent pain, to bring redemption and to invite us into the greater story that he is writing.If you’re feeling the pressure, the anxiety, or the brokenness of this season—if you’re wondering where your "great story" is—this message is for you. Join us as we learn what it means to truly long for the coming of Christ to turn our broken stories into truly great ones.Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on December 14, 2025, at 9:30am. You can find us online at nwhills.com.Key Moments00:00 Welcome00:31 Message: Our Deepest Longings During Advent08:33 The Genealogy of Jesus: A Lineage of Imperfection11:01 Bathsheba's Story of Abuse and Redemption20:50 God's Condemnation of David's Actions24:47 Solomon's Birth and Bathsheba's Legacy27:25 Choosing Resilience Over Victimhood36:32 Reflection and Prayer