SERMON SERIES

In a world of despair and discouragement, God offers hope. Gabriel’s announcement to Mary shows us that hope is rooted in God’s promise, not our circumstances.

In a world filled with fear and uncertainty, God gives peace. Mary finds reassurance through Elizabeth’s blessing, reminding us that God’s peace often comes through the community of faith.

In a weary and sorrowful world, God gives joy. Isaiah envisions blossoms in the desert, and Mary sings with joy before the child is born, showing that joy is an act of faith even in hard times.

In a world marked by loneliness and grief, God’s love refuses to walk away. Through Hosea, we hear God’s tender lament for a people who have turned from God, love that aches yet endures. That same steadfast love takes on flesh in Joseph’s quiet faithfulness and mercy toward Mary. On the longest night of the year, we remember that God’s love does not avoid sorrow but dwells with us in it. Love dwells here, Emmanuel, God with us.

In a world often indifferent or resistant to God, Christ is revealed as King. While many missed Him, the Magi recognized and worshiped Him. God’s gift of revelation calls us to live as witnesses in the new year.