12-22-24 "No Fear of Man" by Pastor Glen Schlecht

We obsess over and idolize the power and influence of others. Christ is born in weakness but is greater than man, and uses his greatness to make you a member of his family.Isaiah concludes this well-known and powerful prophecy with, “The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.” There is nothing man can do to stop what God is up to! The Gospel reading is about Mary visiting Elizabeth (who was barren but now pregnant with John) and we experience vicariously the joy John felt being in the presence of the Christ, as well as Mary and Elizabeth’s joy and excitement as well. The promises expressed in the Magnificat are powerful in that they clearly believe that God is and will accomplish what He is planning to do, in spite of the plans of men to spoil them. God will prevail!December 22, 2024 – The Fourth Sunday of AdventAdvent/Christmas Series: His Gospel is Peace: The Advent of Christ and The End of FearOld Testament: Isaiah 9:6-7 (sermon focus) Epistle: Hebrews 10:5-10 Gospel: Luke 1:39-55 (sermon focus) Sermon Title: No Fear of Man