Advent Week 2 (2025) // John the Baptist and Mt. Zion
Rev. Mike Niebauer’s sermon explores the meaning of Advent, emphasizing that it is a season of anticipation not only for the birth of Jesus but also for his second coming, which should inspire believers to reflect on their hopes, dreams, and fears about the future. He highlights how vivid images of judgment and peace from Isaiah and the story of John the Baptist are meant to capture our imagination, prompting sincere repentance and a change in how we live today. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to let the promise of everlasting peace on Mount Zion ease present anxieties, trusting that their future is secure in Christ and living freely in the present.