January 8 | Traditional 9:45 a.m.

Summary

The sermon centers on the theme of spiritual awakening and new beginnings celebrated through baptism. Key references include Isaiah 60:1 ("Arise, shine, for your light has come") and the sacrament of baptism itself. The practical takeaway is that through baptism, individuals are incorporated into God's salvation and welcomed into a supportive Christian community, receiving God's gift of new birth without price.