Sunday Sermon: Insisting on Hope - Courageous Joy

This morning, we will continue our Advent sermon series, Insisting on Hope, by listening to stories where God’s joy breaks into ordinary lives in unexpected ways. In Jeremiah 1 and Luke 1, we encounter a God who calls before we feel ready and who speaks possibility into moments marked by uncertainty and fear. These scriptures invite us to consider how Advent joy is not shallow happiness, but a deep, resilient hope rooted in God’s promises. Together, we will reflect on what it means to respond to God’s call with trust, even when the path ahead is unclear. As we gather for worship, we will make space for God’s surprising joy to meet us where we are. I hope you’ll join us as we insist on hope and rejoice in the new life God is already bringing into the world. Sermon on Jeremiah 1:4-10 and Luke 1:26-39, delivered by the Reverend David J. Powers on December 14th, 2025.