Pastor Andy Cass

’Tis the season of noise—commercials, carols, wrapping paper, and endless hustle. But what if the greatest miracle of Christmas isn’t found in the noise… but in the silence?

In this Christmas message, Pastor Andy explores the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1, reminding us that sometimes God speaks loudest when we finally stop to listen.

Big Idea:

Silence is not the absence of sound. Silence is the space where God is invited to speak.

TEXT: Luke 1:5–23, Galatians 6:9, Habakkuk 1:2, Mark 4:38–41, 1 Thessalonians 5:19–21, Luke 19:40

NOTES:

The Problem:

We are surrounded by noise—audible and internal—that muffles the most important voices in our lives.

The Plan:

Turn down the noise and create space to hear God.

Practical Steps — How to Set Up Silence:

Keep work at work.

Shut off the screens. Try one weeknight with no TV or phone.

No-phone zone. Leave your device overnight.

Pause social media.

Open your doors. Invite someone over—build connection.

Make a memory. Do something simple and meaningful.

Schedule silence. Set a time to be still and listen.

Faith Formation Plan:

Calm the Storm: Invite Jesus to quiet your chaos (Mark 4:38–41).

Sit in Silence: Learn the art of listening—faith and doubt can both lean in.

Raise Your Praise: If you stay silent, creation won’t (Luke 19:40).

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