Good News of Great Joy

Pastor Steve Baker emphasizes the profound significance of Christ's birth as the greatest news humanity has ever received. Drawing from Luke 2:10-11, the pastor contrasts the constant stream of bad news in today's world with the angel's announcement to the shepherds of "good tidings of great joy." This sermon explores why we celebrate Christmas—not merely as a cultural tradition, but as the commemoration of God's perfect plan of salvation. The sermon traces Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah's birth and their fulfillment in the New Testament, emphasizing that salvation comes only through conviction by the Holy Spirit and faith in Jesus Christ. Pastor Steve reminds the congregation that God's love, demonstrated through sending His Son, offers redemption to all people across all generations, from that first Christmas night to the present day.