In this Advent message, Pastor Matt invites the church to reflect on the things in life that are worth repeating—and anchors that idea in the heart of the gospel. Centered on John 3:16–17, this sermon proclaims God’s repeated, relentless message to the world: “I love you.” Along the way, Pastor Matt contrasts the chants and slogans we’re quick to memorize with God’s call in Scripture to keep His Word constantly before us—in our homes, our habits, and our hearts.
Preaching through Jesus’s conversation with Nicodemus, the sermon reframes common expectations about the Messiah: Jesus did not come to condemn the world or destroy our enemies, but to save—even the people we struggle to love. Using the powerful Old Testament image of the bronze serpent lifted up in the wilderness (Numbers 21), Pastor Matt shows how the cross becomes God’s definitive reminder that sin has been dealt with and the serpent has been defeated. The invitation is simple and urgent: look to Jesus, trust His love, and receive the eternal life He offers.
