In this Advent sermon from Isaiah 11, we are invited to see hope rising in the midst of devastation. Isaiah first shows us a forest cut down by God’s just judgment—dark, burned, and seemingly lifeless. Yet out of that stump comes a surprising promise: a shoot from the line of Jesse, a promised King who brings life where there was only death. This message gently points us to Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy and the true source of lasting hope.

Together, we reflect on a King marked by perfect wisdom, righteousness, and faithfulness; a King who defends the vulnerable, judges with justice, and brings a peace so complete it reshapes all creation. This sermon offers comfort for weary hearts, assurance in a broken world, and a reminder that Christmas hope is real, secure, and for all nations. Come be encouraged by the hope that does not disappoint.