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Even in the midst or trying times we can remember Immanuel, God with Us, came to save us, His people.

In the first week of the "Songs of the Soul" series, the sermon explores the profound impact of Christmas carols, particularly focusing on "O Come, O Come, Immanuel." These songs have resonated with believers for centuries, expressing deep spiritual truths and longings. The sermon reflects on the story of Joseph and Mary, highlighting Joseph's grace and obedience in a challenging situation. It emphasizes the significance of Jesus' birth, not just as a historical event, but as a divine intervention to save humanity from sin. The message encourages believers to trust in Jesus, who is both "the Lord saves" and "God with us," offering hope and redemption in the midst of life's challenges.

Kingdom people are called to communicate the kingdom to the world. This is a big calling, but it starts with our everyday conversations.

So we long for people around us to move from all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God - > The Lord richly blesses all who call on his name.

The hallmark of Kingdom People is their love for God and for others. In this hectic holiday season after a contentious election cycle, Kingdom People need to make sure they love others.

- WHO is God? “God is love.” - WHAT does God do? “He sent his...only Son into the world that we might live through him.” - HOW does God love us? “his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins."

In this sermon, we explore the concept of being "Kingdom People" and how our primary allegiance to the Kingdom of God transcends political victories or losses. The sermon emphasizes that the Kingdom of God is not just a future promise but a present reality where God's will and ways bring peace, flourishing, and wholeness. It highlights the spiritual victory of Jesus, which empowers us to live lives marked by faith, hope, love, courage, and wisdom. The sermon draws from Colossians 1 and 2, focusing on the spiritual resources Jesus provides—being qualified, rescued, redeemed, and forgiven—to enable us to be extraordinary Kingdom People. These spiritual realities fuel our ability to live lives worthy of the Lord, bearing fruit in every good work, and maintaining joyful thanksgiving despite our circumstances. The sermon concludes with an invitation to embrace these truths and participate in communion as a reminder of our unity in Christ.

The Kingdom of God offers us a different appr o ach . It bears the frui t of goodness, justice, love, mercy, peace, joy... all the fullness of God... It’s a better alternative.

No political victory can give you the eternal joy and peace that you were created for . No political loss has the power to steal your peace and joy unless you give it that power.

In the midst of a contentious political season, Kingdom People have the opportunity to live differently. Their hope comes from Christ Jesus and they get to live in that unshakable hope.