11-29-20 - Nevertheless Hope!
Pastor Brian Long
Part of Christmas Unveiled
November 24, 2020

Isaiah 9:1-5

New Christmas Series:


The purpose of this series is to prepare our hearts for Christmas by stepping through the traditional Advent themes.

Advent = “

Directly into the “winters” of our lives,

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In the winters of our lives a stable, secure hope must rest in someone or something that is dependable and capable!

Isaiah 9:1-5

= “in spite of whatever challenges you face, God offers hope!

Nevertheless, there will be

. (Isaiah 9:2).
Jesus, the hope of Christmas, wants to shine his light in and around your life.

Nevertheless, there will be

(3–5).
When winter’s hope is born, victory replaces defeat; rejoicing replaces gloom and despair, and peace and well-being replace the bitter oppression of battle.

Life is full of winter seasons and challenges;

!

Where are you in need of renewed hope?