Rev. James Harper preaches on Isaiah 9:1-7 as part of our Advent sermon series, "Prophets Foretold."

Christmas reveals the zeal of the Lord - God's passionate, consuming love that drove Him to send Jesus into the world. Unlike our culture's apathy and indifference, God burns with amazing love for His people. Isaiah's prophecy shows how this divine zeal brought light to darkness, gave us a child who is both fully God and fully human, and established permanent salvation. The antidote to Christmas apathy isn't found in perfect gatherings or gifts, but in praise. When we focus on God's zealous love and give Him the honor He deserves, it generates genuine joy and fulfillment that Christmas was always meant to bring.

The scripture for today's reflection is Psalm 139:7-12.

The scripture for today's reflection is Isaiah 7:10-15.

The scripture for today's reflection is Isaiah 9:2,6-7.

Rev. James Harper preaches on Micah 5:1-6 as part of our Advent Sermon Seried, "Prophets Foretold."

The prophecy in Micah reveals Jesus as both an ancient and future king, showing His eternal nature as the Word of God who spoke creation into existence and His promised return to establish His kingdom. Throughout history, Jesus has been speaking through creation itself, which explains why we feel drawn to something greater when experiencing nature's majesty. Our universal attraction to hero stories reflects God's design, as these narratives echo the true Gospel story of redemption. While we live in a broken world under sin's curse, we can live as citizens of Christ's kingdom by surrendering to His sacrificial love and obeying His teachings, even when they conflict with cultural norms.

The scripture for today's reflection is Isaiah 41:8-13.

The scripture for today's reflection is Revelation 21:23-25.

The scripture for today's reflection is Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14.