Message: “The Consolation of Hope” from Jim Lovelady

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...." Was Charles Dickens writing about Christmas? For many, Christmas is "the most wonderful time of the year." While for others, the sorrow only increases around the holiday time. The Good News of Christmas is that because Jesus is here, we have everlasting joy! This joy is not anchored to something temporary, but to Emmanuel, God with us, who has promised to never leave us. Join us this Sunday as we declare that Jesus Christ is our Joy.

Scripture References: Isaiah 61:1

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From Series: "The Consolation of Christmas"

The prophet Isaiah was a messenger of God's consolation. “Comfort, comfort to my people,” he says in Isaiah 40. The prophet announced that the Lord promises to bring unparalleled comfort. For those enslaved by cynicism, he offers hope. For those lost in confusion, he offers faith. For those overwhelmed with sorrow, he offers joy. For those broken and fragmented, he offers peace. For those who wait with hope, faith, joy and peace, he promises Love. Join us this Advent season as we declare the promises of God to a culture that is waiting for consolation.

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