Hovan shares a message on the Hope of Christmas. He explores the theme of hope through the birth of Christ. Hovan contrasts worldly celebrations with the spiritual reality of Jesus as the “Light of the World.” By focusing on God’s presence, redemption, and eternal life, the sermon calls believers to reflect Christ’s light in a dark world.

The sermon centers on Luke 2:10-12, recounting the angelic announcement to the shepherds. Hovan highlights that after 400 years of “heavenly silence” following the prophet Malachi, God broke through with “good news of great joy.”

Message from Hovan:

Worship led by Anita:

Three hopes we can learn:

Universal Scope: The message was not exclusively for the descendants of David but for “all the people.”

23 “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”[a] (which means “God with us”).

The Manger and the Cross: Jesus was born in a humble manger and wrapped in swaddling clothes—fabrics traditionally associated with burial. This signifies that from birth, His purpose was to die for the redemption of humanity.

16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

The Light in Darkness: Referencing John 1:4-5, Hovan emphasizes that Christ is the light of the world. Even as a “minority” presence, like a single candle in a dark room, His light remains visible and cannot be overcome by darkness.

4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’[a] or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”