DUMC Sermon Video | December 15, 2024

Speaker: Rev. David Hockett

December 15, 2024

Rev. David Hockett

Senior Pastor

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  • The Deeper Meaning of Christmas Joy: Mary’s joy wasn’t rooted in comfort or circumstances but in being part of God’s transformative story for the world. Christmas invites us to this same joy—beyond happiness and festivity.

  • The Magnificat’s Call to Action: Mary’s song proclaims justice, hope, and liberation. It reminds us that God works through the lowly and powerless, turning the world’s values upside down.

  • Becoming Signs of Christ: We are not the solution or savior but are called to point to Jesus through lives that uplift the lowly, pursue justice, and offer hope to the weary.

  • The Work of Christmas Begins: After the lights and celebrations, our faithful response is to seek the lost, heal the broken, feed the hungry, and make peace in our communities.

  • A Lasting Commitment: True joy comes from allowing Christ to dwell within us daily, embodying His love and presence long after the Christmas season fades.

 

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