An Apocalyptic Christmas
The Bride and the City
Sermon text: Matthew 2:1-12; Revelation 21:1-7 We live between the world that is passing away and the world God is making new—and when God’s future breaks into the present, we must choose how we will live. Header image by nikki gibson on Unsplash.
The Unveiling of God’s Presence
Sermon text: John 1:1-14; Revelation 11:15-19 Christmas reveals the true nature of God’s kingdom—not as domination or control, but as transforming presence. By tracing the unveiling of God’s reign and its fulfillment in Jesus, we see that God’s presence was never meant to be used as a tool to secure outcomes or win battles. Instead, it calls for humility, surrender, and trust. Header image by NATHAN MULLET on Unsplash.
The Manger, The Throne, and the Invitation to Participate
Sermon text: Luke 2:1-20; Revelation 4:1-11; Revelation 5:1-14 Christmas reveals a kingdom unlike any other: while Caesar ruled through power and decree, God entered the world in humility through a child laid in a manger. When Luke 2 is read alongside Revelation 4–5, we see that the baby born in weakness is the Lamb who reigns on the throne, redefining true power. This message invites us not just to observe Christmas, but to surrender our “crowns,” enter God’s presence, and…
The Child and The Dragon
Sermon text: Matthew 1:18-25; Revelation 12:1-6 An apocalyptic Christmas pulls back the curtain and reveals that the battle is real—but so is God’s peace. Revelation shows us the cosmic conflict behind Christ’s birth, and Matthew shows us how Joseph entered that chaos through listening obedience. When we, like Joseph, learn to hear God’s voice and follow it with courage, we experience the Shalom Jesus gives in the midst of the world’s noise. Header image by Blond Fox on Unsplash.