EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 22 MIN
Unveiling the Mystery of Immanuel: What Isaiah 7:14 Truly Means This Christmas
from First Christian Church of Brazil Indiana Sermons · host First Christian Church in Brazil Indiana
Discover the hidden truth of God's unbreakable promise in this first sermon of our "Christmas Presence" series: "The Promise of His Presence." Senior Minister Chris Gregg unpacks Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, revealing how Immanuel—God with us—breaks through centuries of silence, fear, and waiting. From King Ahaz's national panic to Joseph's shattering discovery, see how God's faithfulness turns crisis into hope. Perfect for anyone feeling forgotten this holiday season—learn why "the longer the wait, the sweeter the arrival" and experience God's nearness in loneliness, grief, and joy. #ChristmasPromises #Immanuel #GodWithUs #Isaiah714 #Matthew123 #ChristmasSermonIn this powerful message, Chris explores three movements of the promise:The Promise Declared: God's sign in Isaiah's time of terror—hope spoken into hopelessness.The Promise Fulfilled: Jesus as Immanuel, stepping into our mess to rescue us (echoing C.S. Lewis and Max Lucado).
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Discover the hidden truth of God's unbreakable promise in this first sermon of our "Christmas Presence" series: "The Promise of His Presence." Senior Minister Chris Gregg unpacks Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, revealing how Immanuel—God with us—breaks through centuries of silence, fear, and waiting. From King Ahaz's national panic to Joseph's shattering discovery, see how God's faithfulness turns crisis into hope. Perfect for anyone feeling forgotten this holiday season—learn why "the longer the wait, the sweeter the arrival" and experience God's nearness in loneliness, grief, and joy. #ChristmasPromises #Immanuel #GodWithUs #Isaiah714 #Matthew123 #ChristmasSermonIn this powerful message, Chris explores three movements of the promise:The Promise Declared: God's sign in Isaiah's time of terror—hope spoken into hopelessness.The Promise Fulfilled: Jesus as Immanuel, stepping into our mess to rescue us (echoing C.S. Lewis and Max Lucado).
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