The sermon emphasizes that Jesus is the reason for our celebration, focusing on the fulfillment of God's promises, as shown in the birth of Christ. It draws parallels between David's reflections in Psalm 89 and the hope found in Luke 2, urging us to pause, reflect, and praise God, even in difficult circumstances. Through Jesus, we find restoration, Hope, and Joy which are not based on our circumstances but on God's unchanging love and faithfulness. 

The message reflects on Zechariah and Elizabeth's story in Luke 1:5-25; showing how God answers prayers in His perfect timing, blessing them with John the Baptist as part of His greater plan. It reminds us that God hears prayers, fulfills promises, and brings joy, urging us to trust His timing, live holy lives, and prepare others for Jesus' return. Christmas is a testament to God's love and faithfulness. 

Christmas is the perfect time to share the Gospel, as it celebrates the hope and redemption brought by Jesus. It explains how Jesus, the eternal Word and light of the world, came to reveal God's love, fix humanity's brokenness, and offer salvation through His life, death, and resurrection. The message encourages believers to reflect this love by sharing the truth about Jesus with others, pointing them to the hope and restoration He provides. 

Today's message explores the story of a blind man healed by Jesus, emphasizing themes of faith, persistence, and God's power. The blind man's recognition of Jesus as the "Son of David" and his relentless cries for healing demonstrates his deep faith, which Jesus honors by restoring his sight. This miracle not only transforms the man's life physically, socially, and spiritually but also glorifies God, inspiring others to praise Him. The sermon encourages believers to cry out to God persistently, trust in His power, and live as testimonies as of His goodness, so their lives may inspire others to seek and glorify God. 

This sermon explores Jesus' teaching in Luke 18, where he contracts the Pharisee and the tax collector to show that true righteousness comes from humanity and reliance on God's mercy, not self-righteous actions. Through the tax collector's example, we learn that recognizing our need for God's grace, rather than comparing ourselves to others or trusting in our own moral efforts, is the way to be justified before God. Ultimately, Jesus calls us to approach God with childlike humility and depend solely on His mercy, as only through Jesus' sacrifice are we redeemed and made righteous. 

In this sermon, Jesus teaches the importance of consistent, tenacious prayer, using the parable of the widow and unjust judge to show how persistence n prayer prevents us from losing hope. He emphasizes that abiding in God and aligning our desires with His leads us to produce spiritual fruit that blesses others, reflecting God's goodness and love. Finally, Jesus reassures us that God's timing is perfect, as He delays His return to allow more people to know Him, urging us to faithfully pray, share the gospel, and await the fullness of  God's justice. 

Luke: The Person and Mission of Jesus / Faith; Thanksgiving, Healing / Luke 17:11-19; Leviticus 13:45-46; Leviticus 13:1-8; Luke 8:24; Luke 9:49; Philippians 3:7-10

True faith is demonstrated through obedience to God’s Word, as seen in the story of the ten lepers who were healed when they followed Jesus' command. It reminds us that Jesus’ instructions always align with God’s law, and faith is revealed in action, not just belief. The message also highlights the importance of gratitude, urging believers to respond to God’s work in their lives with thankfulness, like the one leper who returned to thank Jesus. Through our faith, obedience, and gratitude, others can witness and experience God's presence.