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Pastor Jon Tyson discusses how to live a life without regret and fully leverage it for the Kingdom of God. Topics include different types of regrets, the importance of wise decisions and leveraging time, the myth of reinvention, navigating secularism and chaos, trusting external metrics, shaping identity through narratives, and the transformative power of God's compassion.

The podcast explores the impact of Jesus' birth, fulfilling people's desires and offering forgiveness, justice, peace, and love. It reflects on waiting, hopeful expectation, and the sudden change brought about by Jesus. It also discusses how God ends our waiting in unexpected ways, using the example of ordinary shepherds. The fulfillment of God's promises through Jesus' arrival and the meaning of the hymn 'The First Noel' in bringing spiritual rebirth and God's presence among us are highlighted.

Learn about the shepherds' response to Jesus' birth and their childlike faith. Discover the origins of the hymn 'O Come, All Ye Faithful' and practical ways to live out the message of adoration during Advent.

Welcome to Church of the City New York’s Advent Devotionals.  Jesus was good news in the First Century, and He is still good news today. In the Christmas stories recounted in Scripture, people always responded to Jesus with amazement and praise. This response came from deep longings and heartbreak being met with God breaking in to fulfill His promises, offer His forgiveness, bring His justice and peace, and extend His love. This Christmas, we hope you will have your own encounter with the person of Jesus and the good news of His birth, and like those of old, let your song of praise resound to the world around you. Song Credits: Isle'r Written By: Church of the City New York Editorial Team

This week, Pastor Suzy Silk continued our Advent series, Resound, with a teaching on Mary’s Song recorded in Luke. The accounts of the Christmas story given in Luke’s Gospel are intentionally noted as eye witness accounts, establishing the story of Jesus’ birth as historical fact, not fable or fiction. His approach invites us to receive the Good News of the birth of the Messiah, as true, and respond as Mary did, with great joy.   We invite you to prayerfully consider practicing the way of generosity through financial giving to the Living the Liturgy offering at church.nyc/give.

Welcome to Church of the City New York’s Advent Devotionals.  Jesus was good news in the First Century, and He is still good news today. In the Christmas stories recounted in Scripture, people always responded to Jesus with amazement and praise. This response came from deep longings and heartbreak being met with God breaking in to fulfill His promises, offer His forgiveness, bring His justice and peace, and extend His love. This Christmas, we hope you will have your own encounter with the person of Jesus and the good news of His birth, and like those of old, let your song of praise resound to the world around you. Song Credits: Emily Lindquist Written By: Church of the City New York Editorial Team  

Welcome to Church of the City New York’s Advent Devotionals.  Jesus was good news in the First Century, and He is still good news today. In the Christmas stories recounted in Scripture, people always responded to Jesus with amazement and praise. This response came from deep longings and heartbreak being met with God breaking in to fulfill His promises, offer His forgiveness, bring His justice and peace, and extend His love. This Christmas, we hope you will have your own encounter with the person of Jesus and the good news of His birth, and like those of old, let your song of praise resound to the world around you. Song Credits: Isle'r Written By: Church of the City New York Editorial Team  

Welcome to Church of the City New York’s Advent Devotionals.  Jesus was good news in the First Century, and He is still good news today. In the Christmas stories recounted in Scripture, people always responded to Jesus with amazement and praise. This response came from deep longings and heartbreak being met with God breaking in to fulfill His promises, offer His forgiveness, bring His justice and peace, and extend His love. This Christmas, we hope you will have your own encounter with the person of Jesus and the good news of His birth, and like those of old, let your song of praise resound to the world around you. Song Credits: Isle'r Written By: Church of the City New York Editorial Team  

Pastor Jon Tyson discusses the importance of waiting and perseverance, using the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth as an example. He highlights the power of resilience, hope, and gratitude, and emphasizes the significance of trusting in God's timing and practicing trans-rational obedience.

Welcome to Church of the City New York’s Advent Devotionals.  Jesus was good news in the First Century, and He is still good news today. In the Christmas stories recounted in Scripture, people always responded to Jesus with amazement and praise. This response came from deep longings and heartbreak being met with God breaking in to fulfill His promises, offer His forgiveness, bring His justice and peace, and extend His love. This Christmas, we hope you will have your own encounter with the person of Jesus and the good news of His birth, and like those of old, let your song of praise resound to the world around you. Song Credits: Emily Lindquist Written By: Church of the City New York Editorial Team