Christmas 2025: A Plan for Hope in Busy Advent (Galatians 4:4–7) | Weekly Bible Sermon for Life
Find Hope in God’s Perfect Timing This Christmas – Advent Sermon on Galatians 4:4–7
In this weekly Bible sermon, Rob Westwood-Payne unpacks “The Miracle of the Moment: God’s Perfect Timing” from Galatians 4:1–7 to help you follow Jesus in everyday life.
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You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English teaching • real-life application • short prayer or reflection
Key Scripture: Galatians 4:1–7 (NLT)
Big Idea: God steps into our lives at just the right moment, with just what we need. His timing brings hope, strength, and peace to every part of our lives, even when we feel rushed, tired, or overwhelmed.
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – finding hope when life feels rushed
02:35 Scripture reading – Galatians 4:1–7 (NLT)
03:10 Movement 1 – Slow down enough to see God’s timing
07:50 Movement 2 – God’s timing is strategic and full of purpose
11:03 Movement 3 – Jesus still comes at the right moment today
20:14 Practice – how to notice God’s presence this week
26:30 Prayer & next steps
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Apply it this week
• Set aside a few minutes each day to be still with God
• Notice where God may already be at work in your day
• Ask Jesus to help you see hope in your present moment
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Next steps
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About this channel
Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, seeker-friendly.
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