Sermons on Christmas
Fourth Week of Advent – Love
The fourth week of Advent’s theme is love. Using 1 John 4:7-21, the message unpacks three key truths: The sermon challenges listeners to assess their spiritual journey by asking, “Am I becoming more loving?”
Third Week of Advent – Joy
This sermon explores the theme of joy as a defining characteristic of the Christian life. It highlights joy as a profound, soul-level experience that transcends circumstances. It challenges believers to protect their joy through unity, humility, and gratitude, emphasizing joy’s role as both a witness to others and a reflection of the Gospel—good news of great joy for all people.
Second Week of Advent – Peace
This Advent message explores the theme of peace in a world marked by chaos and conflict. Drawing from Scripture, including John 14 and Philippians 4, the sermon highlights the biblical concept of shalom—a state of wholeness, flourishing, and harmony as God intended. Peace is not merely the absence of trouble but the presence of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who calms storms and guards hearts and minds. Practical steps to cultivate peace include rejoicing, prayer with gratitude, and focusing on…
First Week of Advent – Hope
The Advent season invites us to pause and reflect on themes of hope, anticipation, and God’s promises. In this first week of Advent, we explore the biblical concept of hope—a joyful and confident expectation grounded in God’s faithfulness. Through scriptures like Romans 15:13 and Ephesians 2:11-13, this sermon highlights the deep need for hope in a world often marked by disconnection and despair. We trace the rich history of Advent, from its early Christian roots to its modern-day celebration, and…
Christmas Eve 2023
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Christmas Presence – Part 4
How does one live with the presence of God now; now that you are holy, set aside, and meant for a special purpose? Live as you are the temple of God. The fire of the Holy Spirit lives in you!
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Since the fall, God has been working his plan on redeeming humanity and reuniting his relationship with us. Jesus’ incarnation is pinnacle of his plan. God came to earth and dwelt among us. Now we all have access to a relationship with the creator.
Christmas Presence – Part 3
“Where there is no vision, the people perish”
God, desiring to be near His creation met them in the Holiest of the Holy place in temple. That temple took different forms over time and today, God resides in us. We are the temple of God.
Christmas Presence – Part 2
The world is broken. Since the fall we know we are not at home. There are many pointers in the bible showing us the hope we have in God’s Kingdom. We confidently climb Mnt. Zion.
Christmas Presence – Part 1
One of the most powerful pieces of the Christmas story is the phrase “God with us.” This is an amazing thought! Though humanity first hid from God’s presence He continues to draw nearer and nearer to his people. The story of God coming to be with us is powerful. Living in God’s presence is where we find true fulfillment and joy.
Heaven and Nature Sing – Part 4
Luke 2:8-20 Luke 2:14 Luke 19:37-40
Heaven and Nature Sing – Part 3
Luke 2:22-38 1 Corinthians 15:53-55
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