Present

5 Sermons | December 1-29, 2024

From waiting for Santa to come down the chimney, to waiting to open presents on Christmas Day, to waiting for our guests to arrive at our holiday parties - Christmas feels like a season of waiting. But this Christmas, let's stop waiting for Jesus to arrive and start living like He's already here.

 

In this sermon series, we'll unwrap the gift of Jesus' presence in your everyday life and experience the holiday in a whole new way.

Sermon 1

The Wait is Over

December 1, 2024

Do you ever feel like you're always waiting for Christmas to arrive? But what if the greatest gift is already here?

 

This sermon explores how we often miss Jesus' presence while preparing for the holiday. Discover how to stop waiting and start living as if Christ is already with you – because He is.

Sermon 2

Being Present

December 8, 2024

Remember those childhood Christmas wishes that seemed too good to be true? Isaiah's prophecy felt like that – a world of perfect peace.

 

But what if that world is closer than we think? Learn how being Jesus' presence in this world can help bring His kingdom to earth, one act of love at a time.

Sermon 3

The Hap' Happiest Season

December 15, 2024

If Christmas is "the most wonderful time of the year" then why does everyone always look so miserable in December?

 

This sermon dives into the true source of lasting joy. Discover how trusting in God, rather than in fleeting holiday experiences, can bring a happiness that persists long after the decorations come down.

Sermon 4

The Missing Piece

December 22, 2024

Do you ever feel like something's always missing at Christmas, no matter how hard you try? You're not alone.

 

In this sermon, we'll explore how the peace announced by angels to shepherds isn't just about absence of conflict, but about wholeness and completeness. And together we'll find out how Jesus can be the missing piece in your life this season.

Sermon 5

Not a Baby Anymore

December 29, 2024

We love to picture Jesus as a sweet baby in a manger, but He didn't stay that way.

 

This sermon challenges us to see beyond the nativity scene and embrace the grown-up Jesus who calls us to radical change. Discover how letting Jesus be present in your daily life can transform you in ways you never expected.