Introduction Pastor celebrates last week’s harvest (33,000 in-person; 692 salvations) and warns against treating holy moments as common. Begins Advent series built around the angels’ four-part proclamation: “Fear not, good news, great joy, all people.” Today’s focus: “Fear Not.” Acknowledges modern culture’s anxiety epidemic and media-driven fear. ...
Introduction Series context: “Christmas at the Movies” — using modern films to illuminate biblical truths, mirroring Jesus’ parable method. Seasonal focus: the angelic proclamation that Christ’s birth brings “good news of great joy for all people.” Opening week emphasis: the “all people” element—God’s heart to reach every person wrestling with loneliness. Film illustration: Home Alone. Beneath its humor lies the universal ache of isolation heightened during Christmas. ...