Episode 25-51

Honor the Past, Embrace the Future

SERIES

Rejoice

DATE

December 28, 2025

SPEAKER

Skip Cole, Elder

SCRIPTURE READING

First Samuel 1:12–17

SERMON SCRIPTURES CITED

Exodus 12:24–27, Jeremiah 29:11–14

SUMMARY

In this sermon, Skip Cole reflects on the transition of seasons, the passage of time, and the human tendency to look both backward and forward at the close of the year. Drawing parallels from the night sky, ancient calendar traditions, and biblical instructions from Exodus and Jeremiah, he encourages believers to live lives marked by hopeful anticipation rather than anxiety. Ultimately, the congregation is reminded ...