Sermon Video, Calvary Community Church, Williams Bay, WI

As you look ahead to 2012, can you see the areas of your life where you long for a special touch from God? Be sure that He is ready to touch your life, but you must be ready to embrace that touch. Doing so will require sacrifice and will allow you to make the most of your life!

From the pinnacle, I look back over 2011 in reflection. How has this year shaped who I am? What have I learned that propels me into 2012? Turning, I look forward into a fresh new year, 2012. What will I prioritize and who will I become in the journey of the next 365 days? How will my legacy be affected by these two years?

From the pinnacle, I look back over 2011 in reflection. How has this year shaped who I am? What have I learned that propels me into 2012? Turning, I look forward into a fresh new year, 2012. What will I prioritize and who will I become in the journey of the next 365 days? How will my legacy be affected by these two years?

The Christmas story is familiar...a virgin girl gave birth to a son; angels announced a Savior’s birth; shepherds came seeking a baby in a manger; Magi from a distant land followed a star seeking a newborn king...but most of Bethlehem was unaware.

The Christmas story is familiar...a virgin girl gave birth to a son; angels announced a Savior’s birth; shepherds came seeking a baby in a manger; Magi from a distant land followed a star seeking a newborn king...but most of Bethlehem was unaware.

Every person understands the fear of being lost, abandoned, rejected, or can imagine the hopelessness of being imprisoned for life, with no hope of escape. Jesus Christ, the One after Whom Christmas is named, came primarily to be the only Savior our world will ever know. But how? Rescue from what? Delivered to what? Can anyone really be sure?

Every person understands the fear of being lost, abandoned, rejected, or can imagine the hopelessness of being imprisoned for life, with no hope of escape. Jesus Christ, the One after Whom Christmas is named, came primarily to be the only Savior our world will ever know. But how? Rescue from what? Delivered to what? Can anyone really be sure?

Meekness and majesty, manhood and deity, in perfect harmony, the Man Who is God. Lord of eternity dwells in humanity, kneels in humility and washes our feet. O what a mystery, meekness and majesty. Bow down and worship for this is your God. Is this your God?

Meekness and majesty, manhood and deity, in perfect harmony, the Man Who is God. Lord of eternity dwells in humanity, kneels in humility and washes our feet. O what a mystery, meekness and majesty. Bow down and worship for this is your God. Is this your God?

Life is a moment-by-moment, delicate adventure of living in the shadow of the past and in anticipation of the future. Social obligations, year-end business pressure, family expectations, and much more, intensifies the Advent season to an almost frenzied pace of life that leaves us weary, worn and, too often, deeply disappointed. Is there a better way to experience this Advent season that will propel us into a new year of 2012 content, confident, and actually celebrating the reality of "Immanuel" (God with us) as God intended Advent to be lived?