12-21-25 | The Arrival pt3: When He Appears | Jordan Deal

What if God's greatest revelations come in the most inconvenient moments? In this captivating conclusion to the Advent series, “The Arrival: When He Appears,” Pastor Jordan Deal dives deep into Revelation 1:4-8, exploring God's eternal nature as He who was, is, and is to come—with a powerful focus on embracing “He is” in the present. He challenges us to let go of our preconceived expectations and graven images of God, leaning not on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6), but on spiritual discernment through the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 2:9-16). Unpacking the “inconvenient” timing of Jesus' birth in a brutal Roman world—born in a cave-like manger among sacrificial lambs, announced to Levitical shepherds, and sought by Magi guided by ancient prophecies—this message reveals how God's appearances often offend and reveal our hearts, yet invite us to place unwavering hope in Him alone. If you're struggling to see God in your now, this sermon will open your eyes to His mysterious ways!