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Hope for the Ages - Steve Burkett

In a world full of pressure, uncertainty, and noise, Advent invites us to slow down and place our trust in the One Isaiah calls Mighty God. This message explores how the child born in a manger is the all-powerful God who created, sustains, rescues, and reigns — and how trusting Him frees us from chasing security in lesser things.

Discover how Jesus, our Mighty God, meets us in our present struggles and promises to return in glory. If you need fresh confidence, courage, or peace this Advent, this message will strengthen your faith and remind you who truly holds your life and future.

Advent 2 - Mighty God – Simon Elliott

The wolf is the guest of the lamb, the infant plays by the viper's den, the lion eats hay with the ox, knowledge of the Lord covers the earth like water. All of these things are antithetical to the reality we live in and yet through the prophet, God has promised that this is what will be. This is an aspirational prophecy that shows us what we are and will be. It is for us to live toward this promise of a new creation of love and peace and the word of God as the only weapon against the wicked. Please join us for this transforming conversation that witnesses the bud of new life blooming.

Episode 88: Blossom of the New Creation - Isaiah 11-1-10

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Christmas is more than a season. In Isaiah 40, God declares hope to a weary people and invites them into real rest. This message explores how Christmas points beyond the manger, all the way to the empty tomb, and why the birth of Jesus only makes sense in light of Easter.
We look at how God declared hope to Israel, how he spoke hope to Mary, and how he continues to declare hope to all people today. We also consider why the Christmas story is an invitation to sabbath rest in a season when most of us feel stretched thin emotionally, physically, spiritually, and relationally. If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or longing for renewal, this message points you to the comfort and strength Isaiah promised.

Christmas In Isaiah- Declare Hope, Embrace Rest

Lent and Advent are the most challenging seasons of the Christian calendar because during them we receive the most difficult, demanding, bad news ever to be called good - The Cross. Twice a year our worlds are rocked, our tables are turned, demons are put to wrought, and dead dreams are brought back to life. 

Jesus is the reason for this season, and frankly for every season. And lest we domesticate the Lord to mere flannel graphs and perfectly manicured manger scenes, we can’t forget Lent during Advent, the shadow of the cross lingers over the manger.

For, the baby born king we worship here and now grows in spirit and wisdom enough to call the powers and principalities to task. J the B might hit us with some harsh words here in December, but they can’t hold a flame to what J the C says and does. Jesus will not relent to the world. In fact, Jesus overcomes the world.

The promise of Advent is that no matter what stumps us in life, no matter how many dead ends we encounter, God is going to make a way where there is no way. Predator and prey will dwell together. Peace will reign. A child will lead us. 


Keep Lent In Advent

This sermon was delivered by Pastor Cory Klein at New Hope Church of Oxford on December 7, 2025.  The text of Scripture is Isaiah 9:1-7.

Isaiah 9:1-7 - For To Us A Child Is Born (Mighty God) (Advent 2025)

Jesus is God's promised King. In Isaiah God promised coming joy: freedom from oppression and perfect peace. How did He accomplish this? "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given." Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of Isaiah 9. And while we await His second advent, we wait with a sure hope of the returning King. This message was preached by Pastor Erick Cobb on December 7, 2025.

Let Earth Receive Her King, Part 2 Isaiah 9:1-7 (Dec. 07, 2025)

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