Capital Community Church Sermon Archive O Come, All You Unfaithful - Pastor Raymond Woodward
Dec 28, 2025
Join Pastor Raymond as he reflects on the profound meaning of Christmas through the lens of both ancient Bethlehem's chaos and modern life's busyness. He emphasizes the shepherds' humble yet attentive presence, highlighting the angelic announcement of a Savior born for all. With a heartfelt rendition of a reworked carol, he invites the weary and broken to experience God's grace. The message reassures that it's not necessary to be perfect to seek Jesus, reminding us that Christ came for the poor and outcasts.
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Famous Violinist Ignored In Subway
- Joshua Bell, a world-class violinist, played incognito in a D.C. subway and most people ignored him.
- Pastor Raymond Woodward uses this story to show how busyness can blind us to greatness nearby.
Presence Over Perfection
- Christmas creates a short pause that softens life's constant noise and invites reflection.
- Raymond argues presence matters more than perfection during the season.
Chevy Short Film Evokes Shared Memories
- Raymond shares a Chevrolet short film about empty nesters revisiting family memories to illustrate seasonal reflection.
- He connects the film's journey to the communal value of shared memories at Christmas.