DUMC Sermon Video | December 8, 2024

Follow Along with the Message

Take-Home Notes: Don’t Miss Christmas

1. Slow Down and Create Space

• Advent invites us to pause and prepare our hearts for Christ.

• Take intentional moments to step away from the busyness and reflect on God’s presence in your life.

1. Hear John’s Call to “Turn Around”

• Repentance means making a 180-degree turn toward God.

• Identify distractions or habits that pull you away from experiencing God’s love fully.

1. Embrace God’s Whisper

• Christmas comes quietly, like a whisper of love.

• Look for God’s presence in simple, unexpected moments this season.

1. Be Open to Transformation

• God enters both the beauty and the messiness of our lives to make us whole.

• Ask: What can I turn away from or towards to experience God’s love anew?

1. Don’t Let the Season Slip By

• Enjoy the traditions—decorating, baking, and gift-giving—but remember, they’re incidental to the deeper meaning of Christmas.

• Focus on God’s gift of life and love through Jesus.

Reflection Questions:

• How can I create space in my life this week to focus on God?

• What might I need to turn away from or toward to prepare my heart for Christ?

• Where have I seen God whispering His love to me recently?

Prayer for the Week:
Lord, help me slow down and prepare my heart for You this Advent. Let me turn away from distractions and turn toward Your love. Whisper Your presence into my life, and may I not miss the gift of Christmas. Amen.