December Nights: Good Grief, Christmas

Northstar Church

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!