This sermon reveals that the profound gospel of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" is a call to listen to God's astonishing message that He has come as a Savior for all people, especially the insignificant. By understanding the immense magnitude and humbling condescension of Jesus's birth, we are compelled to share this good news with others, knowing that the power of the message far outweighs the perceived imperfections of the messenger.

This sermon reveals that the profound longing of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is a gospel cry for God's presence to ransom us from our spiritual exile, redeem us from our enslavement to sin, and restore our emaciated souls. By embracing the truth that Emmanuel—God with us—has come in the person of Jesus Christ, we are freed from spiritual gloom and are given a key to the eternal life where we will forever behold His majesty.

This sermon reveals that the profound good news of the gospel is so transformative that it compels us to share it, a reality born out of our desperation for hope in a broken world. By embracing a healthy fear of God's sovereign power and a deep understanding of Christ's humble love, we are freed from a performance-based religion and are empowered to go tell it on the mountain to a world in need of this liberating message.

This sermon centers on finding supernatural joy in a world filled with pain by grounding oneself in three "marvelous works" of God from Psalm 98. These sources of joy are God's revelation of salvation through Jesus, His unwavering faithfulness to His promises, and the future certainty of His perfect justice.