This sermon looks to the prophecy of the coming of Jesus. In this passage, we see that peace is not a place we can rest in, the conclusion to productivity, but Peace is a person. During Advent, we wait to receive the peace of God come in Jesus.

Advent is the celebration of receiving what we’ve already received. The Church is waiting once again for the generosity of God. Hope is an expectation of coming good. Hope is a good God coming to save.

Being known by God and learning his voice.

In this passage, we look at the wolf that comes to kill the life of the sheep. Jesus is called the good shepherd because he lays his life down for his sheep. The Good Shepherd becomes the great shepherd when he comes back to life. We learn the brilliance of how God gives up his good for our good and gives us true life.

In this passage, we will look at two things that Jesus says that he is. The first thing that Jesus says is that he is the gate to the Father's green pasture. The Gate or door is the first line of defense to the house and also the most welcoming. He is also the Good Shepherd that guides the sheep to abundant life. The Gate of God provides security, and the Good Shepherd guides us into a place freedom and life.

What does the voice of God sound like? What are things that get in our way from hearing God in our lives? In this sermon, we discover what strange sounds distract us, the Shepherd who knows our name, and the Sheep that will follow after the Good Shepherd.

Being seen by Jesus brings true clarity to our lives.

In this passage, we talk about the importance of truth in our everyday lives.

Jesus heals our vision of life that we've received from our families.

In this sermon, we see how Jesus restores a proper way to view God, ourselves, and others.