Worship Preparation - November 30, 2025

Read the sermon text: Luke 2:8-20

Read the sermon summary: In Luke 2, the angels proclaim “good news of great joy” to the shepherds in the fields. As we read this passage, we’re invited to ask: Why is the birth of Jesus such joyful news?

In this sermon, we will explore the reasons behind that joy...looking at the Old Testament’s description of humanity’s broken relationship with God, God’s promise to restore what was lost, the way Jesus’ birth, ministry, and sacrifice bring reconciliation, and how a life rooted in Christ leads us into lasting joy.

Read the following song lyrics in relation to the sermon: 

We Fall Down

Verse

We fall down

We lay our crowns

At the feet of Jesus

The greatness of mercy and love

At the feet of Jesus

Chorus

And we cry holy holy holy

And we cry holy holy holy

And we cry holy holy holy is the Lamb

CCLI Song #2437367

Chris Tomlin

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