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The Peace of Christmas

December 24, 2023 • Dan Londeree • Luke 1:76–79

Peace seems elusive for us; so many people in our world are at odds with one another. This is rooted our disobedience to God, which has caused brokenness throughout all of human history. Jesus entered into this brokenness to bring forgiveness and healing, and is through him that can experience peace ... peace with God and peace with others.

The Joy of Christmas

December 17, 2023 • Dan Londeree • Luke 1:32–49

Joy is defined as the emotion we feel as the result of something good in our lives, but we know that feelings are fleeting. Our emotions rise and fall all the time, mostly based on the circumstances of life. Is it possible to choose joy? It seems that Mary did, and we can follow her example.

The Love of Christmas

December 10, 2023 • Dan Londeree • John 15:9–13, John 16:7

The love of Christmas goes beyond the night that Christ was born in Bethlehem. Jesus demonstrated real love his entire life, punctuated with his sacrifice for us on the cross. If love is laying down our lives for others, we must ask the question: how well are we loving the people in our lives?

The Hope of Christmas

December 3, 2023 • Dan Londeree • John 1:1–5, Romans 15:12–13

The hope of Christmas doesn't come in the form of improved circumstances. It comes in the form of a person: Jesus Christ. As Paul wrote, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." (Romans 15:13)

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Advent Sermon Series 2023