In this sermon, Pastor Scott takes the approach of "stump the pastor." Following the reading of the 3 scripture lessons for the day, the congregation votes on which he'll use for the sermon, and he has 1 hymn to come up with the sermon. The lessons include 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Colossians 3:12-17; and Luke 2:41-52. While hints of all 3 are present, the main focal point is Colossians.

These are the assigned texts for Sunday December 29th, the 1st Sunday of Christmas.