This sermon is a passionate call to put Jesus back at the center of the Christmas Season. It pleads with the church to turn from the noise of materialism and return to worship, repentance, and awe. It proclaims that the Child in the manger is Mighty God and the only way to the Father. It urges forgiven people to forgive, to give cheerfully, and to seek Christ above every competing voice. It invites every believer to live so boldly for Jesus that their life points the world to the manger and the cross.

On Sunday, November 30, Elder Dave shared how, even after finishing his bucket list and stepping into semi-retirement, God made it clear that his story isn’t over. He painted a picture of life as a hike with God as the Master Builder and the Holy Spirit as the warm light on the path, using Scriptures like Philippians 1 and Lamentations 3 to show that God always finishes what He starts. Through images of storms strengthening trees, trials as faith workouts, and grace powering our weakness, he reminded us that every seasonincluding trophies, tears, and all is all covered in God’s fingerprints. We were invited to repent, trade our own maps for God’s GPS, stay plugged into the Spirit, and use worship and gratitude as weapons in the middle of life’s battles. As we left, the message was clear: no matter our age, past choices, or current season, we are still God’s artwork, and He is faithfully, lovingly not done with us yet.

This sermon is a heartfelt cry for us to become a people of deep daily thanksgiving to God. It urges us to see gratitude not as a holiday mood but as the posture of our hearts in every season. It calls the church to stand together as one thankful family that serves loves and encourages one another. It pleads with us to cling to the freedom Jesus won for us so we no longer live chained to guilt fear or selfishness. It invites you to let your whole life become a loud and joyful Thank You to the Lord.