City of Light Church
Sermon Notes: 12.8.24 Christmas Presence: Immanuel
Speaker: Jen King
Locations & Times
City of Light Church
6725 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53210, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Big idea: In every season, we are held by a promise - He who came to be with us physically remains with us eternally.
Immanuel: God With Us
Hebrew words: Immanu, which means "with us", and el, which means "God".
Hebrew words: Immanu, which means "with us", and el, which means "God".
When God’s presence seemingly disappears, does our faith waiver?
Two Ways That God Is With Us:
1. God is With Us in Our Struggles (Emotionally)
1. God is With Us in Our Struggles (Emotionally)
2. God is With Us Forever (Spiritually - Through the HS)
The Holy Spirit is our advocate
The Holy Spirit is our advocate
Matthew 28:20 - “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
God with us (Immanuel) in our everyday lives equips us to focus and keep us inspired.
Set your sites, focus on what is eternal!
Set your sites, focus on what is eternal!
In your going, you will be healed (finding His Presence)
Be a disciple in your everyday life (a light of His presence)
HOPE
HOPE
Tertullian
“Hope is patience with the lamp lit” Tertullian
“Hope is patience with the lamp lit” Tertullian
Next Steps: As we celebrate Immanual this season, search for His fingerprints in all things and place your hope in Him.