icon__search

Christmas Eve 2023

The Belly of the Beast

December 24, 2023 • Pastor Thomas-Steele Carr • Jonah 2:1–9, Matthew 12:38–40

Pastor Thomas-Steele Carr's sermon explores the birth of Jesus, the story of Jonah, and the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection. He highlights Mary's selection as the mother of the Messiah and Joseph's acceptance of God's plan. Drawing connections to Jonah's struggle and deliverance from the sea monster, Thomas-Steele emphasizes Jesus' three days in the heart of the earth after his death. The sermon focuses on the themes of salvation, redemption, and the mission of Jesus, inviting listeners to worship and accept Jesus as their Savior.