Our Hope in Christ–Before and After Christmas (Guest Speaker Mike Fendley)

As the calendar turns toward a new year, Pastor Mike Fendley walks us through John’s Gospel to uncover the deeper meaning of Christmas. John presents Jesus not simply as a baby in a manger, but as the eternal Word—fully God, Creator of all things, and the Light that darkness cannot overcome.This sermon explores what it truly means to believe in Jesus’ name, why grace and truth must go together, and how Christ’s incarnation, death, and resurrection give us real hope for every year ahead.Key Themes from the Sermon:✝️ Jesus as the Eternal Word – Fully God, pre-existent, Creator, and Savior🌍 The Macro Christmas Story – Christ before the manger and beyond the cross💡 Light vs. Darkness – Sin cannot overcome the Light of Christ🔁 New Birth in Christ – Becoming children of God through belief in His name👑 Lordship of Jesus – Whole-life surrender, not mere intellectual belief🎁 Grace and Truth United – Perfectly embodied in Christ🌅 True Hope for Every Year – Grounded in Christ’s finished work, not circumstances