Christmas is more than a story we remember — it’s a reality that changes everything.

In this sermon, Marcel Hall reflects on the true meaning of Christmas by focusing on the miracle of Jesus’ birth and the arrival of God’s promised King. Teaching from Isaiah 9, Marcel unpacks how the prophecy of a child born and a Son given reveals who Jesus is and what His coming means for our lives today.

Jesus is revealed as:

1. Wonderful Counselor — God’s wisdom made accessible
2. Mighty God — God’s strength near to us in our weakness
3. Everlasting Father — God’s faithful care and protection
4. Prince of Peace — God’s restoring presence in a broken and anxious world

Joined by his wife Karina, Marcel invites listeners to pause, reflect, and consider which name of Jesus they need to receive this Christmas. The message concludes with communion, connecting the miracle of the manger to the sacrifice that brings forgiveness, hope, and new life.

This message is for anyone longing for meaning, peace, and hope — especially in the midst of a busy and often overwhelming season.

00:00 Are You Ready for Christmas?

00:36 Looking Beyond the Traditions

01:25 A Family Reflection

04:11 Isaiah’s Promise of Light

06:45 The Arrival of the King

11:29 Wonderful Counselor

13:52 Mighty God

16:05 Everlasting Father

19:00 Prince of Peace

24:26 Living in the Reality of Christmas

25:39 Communion and Reflection

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