Vortex Church | Sermon Audio

Christmas is filled with angels, miracles, and supernatural moments—but tucked inside the story are ordinary people living ordinary lives. This week, Pastor Kevin is going to show us something surprising and encouraging about how God works through the everyday, not just the extraordinary.

Most of our lives, we live in ordinary moments. As we kick of our Christmas series, The God Of The Ordinary, we see that God is the God of the ordinary. During this message, Pastor Kevin Simmons highlights Mary, the mother of Jesus, and how God met her in the ordinary space.

We all have the same 24 hours — but how we use them can shape everything about our relationships, our purpose, and our connection with God. Join us as we explore a surprising angle on generosity that hits closer to home than you might expect.

This week we’re talking about a kind of generosity that goes deeper than money—one that reaches into our attitudes, our choices, and our everyday relationships. God promises real fruit when we trust Him with every part of our lives, and this message explores how obedience opens the door to the peace and joy we’re all searching for. Get ready for a challenging and hope-filled word!

What if generosity wasn’t just about giving—it was about life and death? In this message, we go back to the very beginning, to the Garden of Eden, to uncover how one small act of disobedience set humanity on a path toward death—and how God’s design for generosity leads us back to life. This isn’t just about money; it’s about trust, boundaries, and the fruit that grows when we live with open hands.

Ever felt like what you have to offer isn’t enough? You’re not alone. This week’s message will challenge that thought and show how God uses even the smallest acts of faith to do something extraordinary.

Five our of our Vortex Students take five minutes each to share from John 15 about how God is working in their life through a storm. Colton Mikesell, Telan Huneycutt, Logan Aikman, Olivia Brooks, and Mason Hyatt take the stage to share a 5x5 for this week's First Wednesday.

Evil isn’t just something “out there”—it’s something we must all confront both in the world and in ourselves. Proverbs and Romans remind us that overcoming evil doesn’t come from fighting harder or repaying wrongs but by surrendering fully to God. Through Jesus, we overcome evil not with more rebellion, but with goodness, humility, and submission to His authority.

We all have a little bit of “fool” in us. During this message, Pastor Kevin is going to teach through Proverbs 14 and how it shows that foolishness comes when we let our appetites—like comfort, control, or attention—lead us instead of God. But wisdom calls us to something better: surrender and freedom through obedience to Him.