Calvary Wolfeboro

There are two responses to the realization that Jesus has come. Humanity responds like the shepherds and the Magi or like King Herod. Delight is the response of every human being who understands their need and God's miraculous provision in Christ.

As the light of Christ's birth draws nearer, the darkness begins to give way to the light. Dawn is not yet come but the dead of night has passed.

Advent is the Church’s preparation for Christmas. It’s an annual introspective journey whose purpose is to make sure that our lives continue to be free from materialism and other worldly entanglements that the Christmas season includes. As we begin the journey of Advent, we begin with a proper focus on the darkness that the light of the incarnation permeated. This darkness, among other things, can be recognized in the human condition as despair. Until we understand and appreciate the despair that humanity lives in because of the Fall, we will not be prepared to celebrate Christmas as we should.

Every week in most countries around the globe the Church gathers together for a service. Why? In this message, we consider one very important reason. Because being a disciple of Jesus is hard.