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All Is Calm(ish) | Rev. Susan Sparks | Advent Sermon on Peace (and Chaos)

Rev. Susan Sparks delivers a humorous and heartfelt sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent, reminding us that the Christmas story was never meant to be perfect—it was beautifully messy from the start. From a drunk raccoon in a Virginia liquor store to the chaotic reality of Christ's birth, Rev. Sparks explores why we need to stop chasing the "Instagram-ready" Christmas and instead embrace the mess. Featuring reflections on John the Baptist, Mary and Joseph's journey, and the profound truth that "we don't need a perfect, beautiful life to be whole ourselves." Key Takeaways: God uses messy people for miraculous things The Christ child meets us in the mess We are called to bring light into chaos Your Homework: Find a messy situation this week and bring a tiny light of kindness into it—a smile, a hug, a kind word, or deed. This sermon is a hopeful, funny, and deeply grounding reminder that peace is not the absence of mess, but the presence of God within it. Madison Avenue Baptist Church is a diverse community brought together by faith. We are an inclusive and welcoming congregation, reflecting the love of God in the heart of New York City. More at http://mabcnyc.org ▶︎ Instagram:   / mabcnyc   ▶︎ Twitter:   / mabcnyc   ▶︎ Facebook:   / mabcnyc   ▶︎ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/m... Staff: Pastor: Rev. Susan Sparks Minister of Music: Aza Sydykov Sexton: Troy Gordon Video Livestream Manager: Travis Dover Audio Engineer: Reghu Ragunathan