In this message from our He Will Be Called series, we explore the name “Everlasting Father” from Isaiah 9:6 and discover what it reveals about Jesus’ heart and His Kingdom. While we often think of Jesus as the Son, Scripture shows Him as a King who rules with the loving, steady care of a perfect Father—one who provides, protects, and lovingly guides His people forever.

Through Jesus’ interaction with children in Mark 10, we’re reminded that the Kingdom of God doesn’t belong to the impressive, the independent, or the self-sufficient. It belongs to the helpless, the dependent, and those willing to receive grace like a child. This episode challenges the idea that our value comes from what we can offer and invites us instead to rest in the truth that we are loved simply because we belong to Him.

As we head into the Christmas season, this sermon also calls us to reflect the heart of our Everlasting Father by opening our arms to the vulnerable—children, widows, and those who may feel forgotten—loving others not for what they bring to the table, but because they matter to God.