AM Worship-A Gift of Presence

This live stream includes our worship service with music that is used under CCLI Live stream license 22169281 and CCLI license 2023223. This sermon is presented by Pastor Steven Larrabee

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This message invites us into the profound mystery of Emmanuel—God with us. Drawing from Isaiah 7 and the nativity accounts in Matthew and Luke, we're reminded that God didn't remain distant or indifferent to His creation. Instead, He entered human history in the most intimate way possible: as a vulnerable baby born in a manger. The sermon challenges our misconceptions about God being far off or uninvolved, revealing instead a Father who pursues a relationship with such passion that He would leave heaven's glory for earth's brokenness. We're encouraged to consider how our view of God shapes our approach to Him—if we see Him as indifferent, we'll never bring our deepest needs; if we see Him as present and loving, everything changes. The Christmas story isn't just ancient history; it's God's declaration that He walks with us through every struggle, every heartache, every moment of loneliness. As we navigate this season—whether filled with joy or marked by loss—we're called to make room for Jesus and recognize that His presence is the greatest gift we could ever receive. This truth transforms how we face addiction, sin, poor self-image, and life's uncertainties, knowing we're never alone.