Fear is a universal human experience—but the Christmas story speaks directly into it.
In this Christmas Eve message, we reflect on the repeated words spoken throughout the birth of Jesus: “Do not be afraid.” Through the stories of Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, we see how God meets real fear with an even greater promise—Emmanuel, God with us. This sermon invites us to consider how the presence of God changes everything, even in our most fearful moments, and calls us to trust that we are not alone.