Sermons from December 2023

Tonight, we hear the story of Jesus’ birth and the miraculous story of God choosing humble, ordinary people to be a part of this miraculous event.

As we journey with Mary and Joseph to the manger, we experience the miracle of Jesus’ birth through the witness of everyday laborers tending their fields nearby.

On this final Sunday of Advent, we hear the announcement to Mary that she will bear a son and her pause to this revelation. How can we connect to Mary in her time of question and discernment toward ultimately saying Here am I, Lord?

On this third Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of Joy and hear from the Gospel of John. We hear John bear witness of who Christ is through his litany of who he is not. In this text, we are reminded that we can let go of all the many things we are not knowing God created us as we are in all of our complexities. Including the complex nature of joy.

It’s the first Sunday of Advent, and we begin our journey of watching and waiting. We start a new liturgical year and reground ourselves in the presence of God and a reminder from Jesus to keep watch. So, as we begin our season of watchful waiting, what might we need to reprioritize or let go of so that we can focus on the present moment and not forget the reason for the season.