Psalm 42–43

In the first sermon of our Christmas series A Weary World Rejoices, we explore why Christmas is God’s answer to human despair. This message walks through Psalms 42–43 to show how Christians can fight for joy in seasons of sorrow.

You’ll discover why joy is central to Christianity, why suffering often surprises believers, and how lament, self-preaching, Scripture, prayer, worship, fellowship, and obedience become powerful tools in the fight for gladness. The sermon ends by grounding weary hearts in the gospel — the good news that Jesus entered our darkness so we could share His everlasting joy.