Advent creates space for longing, reflection, and renewed hope. In this message, Pastor Lance invites us into Jesus’ prayer in John 17 and shows how deeply Jesus desires to draw us near to the Father.

Jesus prays for His people with a love that pleads, protects, and sacrifices. His intercession moves Him to the cross, where His glory shines in power and humility. That same love meets us in our joy and in our pain, in our certainty and in our questions.

This sermon calls us to walk by faith, hold fast to God’s promises, and see the beauty of Christ dwelling within us. It challenges us to carry this same sacrificial love into the world—especially during Advent—as we welcome others, share hope, and live as light in dark places.