The Arrival of Love

This Advent sermon explores the profound connection between Christmas and God's love, emphasizing that the birth of Jesus was the ultimate demonstration of divine love for humanity. Pastor Heather examines 1 John 4:7-13 to reveal three essential truths: God is the source of all love, sending Jesus was a concrete act of God's love, and believers are called to love one another in response. Rather than focusing on romantic or sentimental notions of Christmas love, the message centers on the sacrificial, transformative love God demonstrated by sending His only Son into the world. The sermon challenges listeners to move beyond cultural Christmas celebrations to understand the deeper theological significance of Christ's arrival and to actively express that same love to others, especially during difficult seasons when people are hurting and searching for something real and tangible.