December Nights: A Prepared People

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December Nights: A Prepared People

December 22, 2024 • Jeff Noble • Luke 3:1–6

This week’s message focused on the true preparation for Christmas as seen in Luke 3:1-6 and other passages. Jeff reminded us that John the Baptist’s mission was to prepare people for the Messiah by directing them to examine their hearts and repent. Jesus carried the same message: repentance is the essential step to entering the kingdom of heaven. Christmas isn’t just about traditions or celebrations—it’s about repentance. True preparation for Christmas begins when we turn our hearts and minds back to God, ready to receive and kneel before the King of kings. Are you truly prepared for Christmas? Let repentance lead the way.

December Nights: Christmas Is for Legacies

December 29, 2024 • Jeff Noble • Luke 1:24–56

This week’s sermon explored the impact of faith in leaving a lasting legacy. Jeff highlighted the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth and Joseph and Mary—two sets of parents raising two divinely-given children with one mission. These parents aligned their lives with God’s purposes, embracing daily faithfulness, gratitude, and stewardship while pointing others to God’s work. Their legacy reminds us that how we respond to God’s work in our lives shapes the faith mark we leave. Post-Christmas, may we live with humble gratitude, recognize God’s activity around us, and share the good news of Jesus. Let our faith be the legacy we leave behind!

December Nights: Good Grief, Christmas

December 15, 2024 • Jeff Noble • Luke 1:67–80

This week’s sermon reminded us that Christmas is for those who grieve. In a world marked by darkness and the shadow of death, the coming of Jesus announced the beginning of the end of our tears and grief. While we still experience pain and loss, Christmas points us to hope—hope in a Savior who carries our griefs to the cross and promises a day when tears will be no more. What do we do with our grief? We celebrate Christmas. We lay our griefs before Jesus, trusting in His care and love. And we place all our hope in Him, knowing He is our comfort now and our eternal hope to come.

December Nights: The Christmas Spirit

December 8, 2024 • Jeff Noble • Luke 2:21–35

This week’s sermon focused on the themes of waiting and wonder, as seen in Luke 2:21-35. Jeff reminded us that, like Simeon and Anna, we are called to wait on God with hope and faithful obedience. Waiting on God is not passive—it’s an active, patient determination to trust in His work and love. The Holy Spirit is still at work today, confirming that Jesus, the Messiah and hope of the world, has come. Don’t let anything steal your wonder at the gospel this Christmas. Place your faith and loyalty in Jesus, the greatest gift of all, who came to save us!