This sermon teaches that true humility is a freedom from the bondage of seeking human praise and "vainglory," which leads to an unstable sense of self-worth. It encourages believers to find their worth in God's approval alone, recognizing that all of their abilities are gifts from Him and their identity is that of a servant of Christ.

This sermon teaches that Christian tolerance is rooted in love, not in personal preference or opinion, using the biblical issue of eating meat sacrificed to idols. It emphasizes that because every believer is valuable to God and was bought at the price of the cross, we must lovingly prioritize their spiritual well-being over our own freedom.

This sermon teaches that anxiety, though a real struggle in a world filled with sin and chaos, does not have the final say over a believer's life. Like Elisha's servant, we can find true peace by shifting our perspective to see that God's protective presence is always greater than the things that cause us to worry.

This sermon reveals that genuine kindness is not a forced behavior but a selfless act rooted in the transformative grace of the gospel. By staring into the ultimate kindness of God, who sacrificed His Son for our redemption, we are empowered to build others up with beneficial words, offer ourselves in relationship, and live with an end-in-mind hope that one day, all things will be made whole.

This sermon teaches that our struggles with truthfulness and patience stem from a lack of understanding of the gospel. When we truly grasp the immense debt of sin God has forgiven us through Christ, it empowers us to extend that same grace to others, making it possible to be patient and honest without fear of rejection.

This sermon teaches that just as light refracts through a prism, the gospel's light transforms our lives, empowering us to imitate God and walk in love. By understanding the love we've been shown in our own salvation, we are enabled to love others in a way that is patient and kind, even in difficult situations.

This sermon reveals that true stability in life is not found in the world's systems but in the person of Jesus Christ, who provides ultimate unity, joy, peace, and truth. By embracing the gospel, we are freed from the destabilizing forces of the world, our flesh, and the enemy, and our hearts are anchored in the unwavering reality of Christ's finished work.

This sermon reveals that humanity's attempts to overcome its deep spiritual darkness have utterly failed, but the gospel offers the ultimate solution in the person of Jesus Christ. As our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, Jesus alone is the external light who came to redeem and rule us, offering a peace that transcends all of our brokenness.

Christ’s unexpected arrival, foretold in Isaiah, brings a gospel-forward hope to a world in darkness. He is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace, who alone can bring light and lasting peace.