Sermon - December 17, 2017 - Rejoice! He Comes For You

The sermon for Sunday, December 17, 2017 is based on Malachi 4:1-6

 

Today's Focus: Rejoice! He comes for you!  Cherish this message that comes from God's Word.  Wrapped in that message are the most beautiful of Christmas presents, bought by Christ and carried to us by the Holy Spirit.  The message prepares you for the real Christmas and for the real joy that God wants you to have in Christmas.  It is joy of peace with God even when conscience accuses.  So don't despise the preaching of that message as though it were old news not worthy of repetition.  Test all the customs of Christmas in your heart and home, and hold fast to those that focus on Christ.  Shun the evil and the debauchery that many pass off as Christmas Spirit. The Christmas Spirit is the joy of holiness because of sin washed away.  It is the joy of knowing that God is faithful and will not leave us or forsake us no matter what happens to us in this life; for the Light of the world is on his way, right around the corner, and he will not disappoint or fail to keep his Word!  Rejoice!

 

Sermon given by Pastor Jon Bergemann.

 

Trinity Lutheran Church is located in Woodbridge, VA, USA and is a member of the Wisconsdin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). If you would like more information about our congregation, please visit www.trinityofwoodbridge.org or www.facebook.com/trinityofwoodbridge.