Fourth Sunday of Advent 2025 - Livestream

Join us live at 10:30am for worship on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. Introduction Today Isaiah prophesies that a young woman will bear a son and name him Emmanuel. The gospel is Matthew’s account of the annunciation and birth of the one named Emmanuel, God-with-us. During these final days of Advent we pray, “O come, O come, Emmanuel,” a beloved hymn based on the O Antiphons, ancient prayers appointed for the seven days preceding Christmas. On this final Sunday of Advent we prepare to celebrate the birth of the one born to save us from the power of sin and death. Readings and Psalm Isaiah 7:10-16 The sign of Immanuel Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Let your face shine upon us, and we shall be saved. (Ps. 80:7) Romans 1:1-7 Paul’s greeting to the church at Rome Matthew 1:18-25 A God near at hand