Podcasts about weary world rejoices

The Weary World Rejoices | CAROLS OF CHRISTMAS

Pastor Derrick Lynch preaches through Psalm 2 in this Classic Christmas Eve service to close our series, "The Weary World Rejoices."

Join us for "Profiles of Advent" A discussion of Matthew 2:19-23 with Dr. Matt Homeyer from the sermon series A Weary World Rejoices. This episode aired on January 4th, 2026.

Happy New Year!  Sorry for the lateness in the release of today's podcast. Life has been hectic and I had planned to release my corporate prophetic word for 2026, but I am still processing and praying it through with the Lord.  But today's podcast is a portion of that word. As I was sitting with the Lord this past Sunday, He started speaking to me in regards to the word for 2026 and at the end he said He said to me. "In 2026, A weary world will rejoice."    Today I share the backstory about the Hymn this phrase comes from and what the Lord impressed upon my heart to share about what God impressed upon me about A weary world rejoicing!    You can connect with me or order my books on my website here: https://debbiekitterman.com/ click on the store tab and choose the book(s) you would like to view under the book tab.   OR on Amazon here using my affiliate links:    Legacy: The Lost Art of Blessing  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNJNNHKY/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20   Releasing God's Heart through Hearing His Voice:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0615316220/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20   The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement: Hearing the Word of God for Others:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/0800798864/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20   The Gift of Prophetic Encouragement Bible Study: Living a Lifestyle of Encouragement  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B083J3RCYP/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20   Symbolism Reference Guide & Dream Journal: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0984012346/ref=nosim?tag=da2he-20  

The week after Christmas can feel strangely heavy. The celebration is over, the quiet settles in, and the weight of a new year starts pressing in. In this episode, John reflects on the line from O Holy Night that hit him in a new way, “a thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,” and why this sacred pause between Christmas and New Year's is meant for hope, not anxiety. He challenges listeners to make a simple “holy list” with three focus points: one thing to let go of, one thing to heal, and one thing to build, so you stop trying to fix yourself through self-reliance and start letting Jesus heal what is actually broken. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Message from Cam Potts on December 28, 2025

As the excitement of Christmas fades, many experience a sense of withdrawal. Yet, did you know that Advent was originally intended as a season to anticipate Christ's second coming? The Christian life is meant to be a continual Advent, an ongoing longing for His return. Unfortunately, many of us lose that fervor. How can we cultivate a renewed eagerness and hunger for His return in our everyday lives?

As the excitement of Christmas fades, many experience a sense of withdrawal. Yet, did you know that Advent was originally intended as a season to anticipate Christ's second coming? The Christian life is meant to be a continual Advent, an ongoing longing for His return. Unfortunately, many of us lose that fervor. How can we cultivate a renewed eagerness and hunger for His return in our everyday lives?

Coast Bible Church, PastorTom Bennett, San Juan Capistrano, CA, www.coastbible.org

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Coast Bible Church, PastorTom Bennett, San Juan Capistrano, CA, www.coastbible.org

The Weary World Rejoices | Christmas at Collective by Collective Church

A sermon by Pastor Dave McMurry. More about Grace Bible Church: http://begrace.org

This week, Pastor Jim walks us through Psalm 149:1–9, calling God's people to praise Him with joy and to rejoice in their King. We talked about how this psalm connects to Christmas, when the King we celebrate came humbly into the world. The hymn “O Holy Night” reminds us that Christ's birth truly changed everything, calling hearts to worship and respond in joyful praise. Psalm 149 encourages us to lift our voices and live as people who belong to that King.Text: Psalm 149:1–9 Recorded: December 21, 2025

Matthew 2:13-18 shows a world filled with danger, injustice, and grief, yet one in which God is still faithfully at work. Join us as we look at how the flight to Egypt and the cries of Bethlehem reveal both the cost and the hope of Christmas.

As Advent draws to a close, we reflect on the phrase, the thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices. We're reminded daily of the weariness of our world, but what was going on when Jesus was born? Why was the ancient world so weary? In this talk, we dive into what was happening politically and culturally for the people of Jesus' time, explore what we get wrong about the Nativity, and how by reframing our understanding of Luke 2, we can better understand the Hope that Jesus brings. Because hope does not belong to a select few: it's for everyone. By Rebekah Covington

This message is a powerful, honest invitation to rediscover the kind of love we were made for—a love deeper than sentiment, stronger than clichés, and more healing than anything the world offers. Through humor, truth-telling, and Scripture, Pastor David calls us to behold real love—not just feel it.From lock bridges in Paris to Hallmark movies and AI chatbots, we're surrounded by shallow imitations of love. But the Advent story reveals something entirely different. In Jesus, love doesn't wait for us to be compatible, convenient, or clean—it comes all the way for us, costs everything, and welcomes us home.This message reminds us that we don't become full through consumption, compatibility, or control—we become full when we behold the love of Christ. Advent isn't just about what happened. It's about the kind of God who came for us.This message explores the kind of love we long for—and finally find in Jesus:• A love that costs—not convenience, but sacrifice• A love that heals—redeeming and restoring us into God's family• A love that comes close—through the incarnation, God became like us• A love that fills us—not with sentiment, but with the fullness of GodLove has come. And it's not flimsy, transactional, or distant. It's flesh-and-blood, cross-shaped, and still breaking into our lives today.

Message by: Scott Treadway Joseph was an ordinary young man in the ancient Near East when circumstances rocked his world and shook his faith to the core. His fiancé would be with a child that was not his. A voice from heaven told him it would be ok, but his journey of faith would be difficult. God is patient with our honest struggles in life and faith today as He was with Joseph 2,000 years ago. Each week, we'll discover how their very human responses - trust, joy, questions, and worship - speak into our own weary world today and invite us to rejoice in the hope Christ brings. Join us every Sunday at Rancho Church throughout the Christmas season, culminating in our beautiful Candlelight Christmas Eve services, as we celebrate the One who still brings light into the darkness and joy to a worn-out world. #wearerancho #jesus #ranchochurch #livefreedogood #christmas #christmaseve For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events  

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyJoin us for Pastor Rick's series “A Weary World Rejoices” as we head into the holiday season. In a world weary with waiting, worry, and weariness, Christmas reminds us that joy has come. Through the birth of Jesus, hope breaks into our darkness, peace calms our chaos, and joy is reborn in our hearts. This three-week series invites us to rediscover the wonder of Emmanuel—God with us—who brings light, life, and lasting joy to a weary world.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

The world longs for love, and countless surveys show that people are in serious need of valuable connection. In this Advent sermon, we'll hear from Psalm 117 about the love that God has show to the world. Pastor Derrick Hayes continues our sermon series, “The Weary World Rejoices”, preaching from Psalm 117. Notes in this sermon: The world's longing for love is satisfied in Jesus Visit www.bluevalleychurch.org for more information about Blue Valley Church in Overland Park and Olathe, Kansas.

The world longs for love, and countless surveys show that people are in serious need of valuable connection. In this Advent sermon, we'll hear from Psalm 117 about the love that God has show to the world. Pastor Micah Hayes continues our sermon series, “The Weary World Rejoices”, preaching from Psalm 117. Notes in this sermon: The world's longing for love is satisfied in Jesus Visit www.bluevalleychurch.org for more information about Blue Valley Church in Overland Park and Olathe, Kansas.

Jay continues our sermon series, The Weary World Rejoices, exploring the biblical themes of companionship, vulnerability, and authentic love, highlighting the importance of community and genuine relationships as shown in Genesis, Ecclesiastes, and Romans.

The Weary World Rejoices | Waiting on the World to Change by Collective Church

Message from Cam Potts on December 21, 2025

We often embrace the concept of following a guiding star, but what happens when it leads us into opposition and uncertainty? At times, following God may feel like traversing a path that leads us away from our expectations. In those moments, how can we remain steadfast despite our doubts? In the final sermon of our Advent series, we will explore the responses of the wise men and King Herod as they confronted opposition and navigate divergent paths.

We often embrace the concept of following a guiding star, but what happens when it leads us into opposition and uncertainty? At times, following God may feel like traversing a path that leads us away from our expectations. In those moments, how can we remain steadfast despite our doubts? In the final sermon of our Advent series, we will explore the responses of the wise men and King Herod as they confronted opposition and navigate divergent paths.

December 22-28Since I was a child, on Christmas Eve, I yearned to be in that very stable in Bethlehem and see the Christ-child lying in a manger.  I wanted to be close to that glowing presence and feel the heavenly love and hear the angel chorus. It was a yearning that was soul deep, undeniable, breath-taking and heart-felt, and it seemed that somewhere, some how that event was happening again on that magic night, if I could just go to Bethlehem, and defy time and find the right place. That was the magic of it all. I could talk to the baby, the Christ-child and He would look at me with knowing, smiling eyes and heart would be satisfied. It was more compelling to me than what Santa Claus would bring me or all the lights and festivities of Christmas. I am not alone in that yearning.

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year…sometimes. The holiday season can bring with it beautiful and sweet moments of joy and meaning. Yet it also opens the door to many other emotions, highlighting our grief, landing us in disappointment, increasing pressure, and exposing us to challenging relationships. In this special episode with Dave Wiedis, Penny Freeman, Jon Sovocool, and Laura Yoder, we explore some of the complexities of the holiday season, and practical ways to navigate those challenges, leaning on the presence of Jesus with us. This is our last podcast of 2025, but stay connected with us at servingleaders.org, subscribe to our newsletter, and mark your calendars for our upcoming events! We'll be back with great new content in the new year!

Episode 239 The 167 Podcast - Advent Miniseries - The Weary World Rejoices - part 3 by The Porch Community Church

The world longs for joy, but what is joy and how can we find true lasting joy?. In this Advent sermon, we'll hear from Psalm 98 about the joy that God offers the world. Pastor Derrick Lynch continues our sermon series, “Welcome Home”, preaching from Psalm 98. Notes in this sermon: Joy is received in Christ's redemption Joy is experienced in Christ's reign Joy is fulfilled in Christ's return Visit www.bluevalleychurch.org for more information about Blue Valley Church in Overland Park and Olathe, Kansas.

The world longs for joy, but what is joy and how can we find true lasting joy?. In this Advent sermon, we'll hear from Psalm 98 about the joy that God offers the world. Pastor Derrick Lynch continues our sermon series, “Welcome Home”, preaching from Psalm 98. Notes in this sermon: Joy is received in Christ's redemption Joy is experienced in Christ's reign Joy is fulfilled in Christ's return Visit www.bluevalleychurch.org for more information about Blue Valley Church in Overland Park and Olathe, Kansas.

The Weary World Rejoices | When You Feel Forgotten by Collective Church

Message by: Scott Treadway The Christmas story in the book of Luke reveals a deep and profound relationship that Elizabeth and Mary enjoyed as relatives and friends. They honored each other in both the struggles and the celebrations of life. Honoring one another can be how we too can find joy in a weary world. Each week, we'll discover how their very human responses - trust, joy, questions, and worship - speak into our own weary world today and invite us to rejoice in the hope Christ brings. Join us every Sunday at Rancho Church throughout the Christmas season, culminating in our beautiful Candlelight Christmas Eve services, as we celebrate the One who still brings light into the darkness and joy to a worn-out world. #wearerancho #jesus #ranchochurch #livefreedogood #christmas #christmaseve For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho  

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyJoin us for Pastor Rick's series “A Weary World Rejoices” as we head into the holiday season. In a world weary with waiting, worry, and weariness, Christmas reminds us that joy has come. Through the birth of Jesus, hope breaks into our darkness, peace calms our chaos, and joy is reborn in our hearts. This three-week series invites us to rediscover the wonder of Emmanuel—God with us—who brings light, life, and lasting joy to a weary world.Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

Neil continues our sermon series, The Weary World Rejoices, emphasizing that true hope is found in Jesus Christ—our Living Hope—who offers salvation, constant fellowship, understanding, and transformation. He urges us to depend on Him instead of temporary worldly hopes.

This message is a beautiful, Spirit-led reminder that joy doesn't wait for things to be tidy. Through Scripture, story, and raw honesty, Pastor David and Tina invite us to see that the miracle of Jesus' birth—and the miracles in our own lives—don't show up after the mess. They come right in the middle of it.In Mary's unplanned pregnancy, in the shepherds' fear, in the brokenness of a weary world—God arrives. And He's still arriving. This message helps us see joy not as a feeling we manufacture, but as the fruit of staying close to Jesus—especially when life feels hardest.With crocus flowers blooming before the spring rains, and tear-streaked prayers met with mercy, we're reminded that God is not waiting on us to clean things up. He's already working—right here, right now.This message explores joy that's possible in the tension of Advent:• Joy through holding the hand of the Helper• Joy through beholding beauty in the broken• Joy through confidence in God's promises• Joy through rest in His sufficiencyThe joy we're aching for is not found in perfect peace—but in a perfect Savior.Jesus is here. The miracle is already in motion.

Message from Cam Potts on December 14, 2025

Leon and Lindsey celebrate Advent through the words of O Holy Night, highlighting key moments with Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men. This week's episode with guest Braxton Cook reflects on a line from the hymn, connecting it to their stories and the wonder of Jesus' birth.

The Weary World Rejoices | God is With Us by Collective Church

Message by: Steve Salomon This Christmas at Rancho Church, we're exploring how real people with real fears, doubts, and hopes found joy in the coming of Jesus, the light of the world. In “A Weary World Rejoices,” we'll walk through the stories of Mary's trust and surrender, Elizabeth's joy and hospitality, Joseph wrestling with doubt, and wise men who sought, found, and celebrated the Savior. Each week, we'll discover how their very human responses - trust, joy, questions, and worship - speak into our own weary world today and invite us to rejoice in the hope Christ brings. Join us every Sunday at Rancho Church throughout the Christmas season, culminating in our beautiful Candlelight Christmas Eve services, as we celebrate the One who still brings light into the darkness and joy to a worn-out world. #wearerancho #jesus #ranchochurch #livefreedogood #christmas #christmaseve For more please visit https://www.rancho.tv/events #wearerancho

Joe continues our sermon series exploring the journey of grief through its stages—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—highlighting that while grief is a deep human experience, we are not alone, as God guides us toward hope, healing, joy, and peace.

This message is a rich, Spirit-filled invitation to experience the peace of Christmas—Jesus, the Prince of Peace who meets us not in calm circumstances, but in the chaos of real life. With warmth, humor, and Isaiah's vision in hand, Pastor David helps us see peace not as a feeling to chase, but as a person to follow.From crowded bathrooms and restless legends to wartime kingdoms and crying infants, we're reminded that the peace we long for doesn't come from control or escape—but from forgiveness, obedience, and joining God's redemptive mission. Because true peace isn't found in the absence of conflict. It's found in the presence of Christ.This message explores peace that's possible now through Advent's tension:• Relational peace through forgiveness• Circumstantial peace through obedience• Redemptive peace through missionPeace isn't out there somewhere. Peace is here. Peace is a person. Peace is yours.The heavens have been opened. The light is rising.Wake up. Hope is here.

The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”… but for many of us, they aren't. In fact, studies show that nearly two-thirds of adults experience increased stress and declining mental health during the Christmas season. Between family dynamics, financial pressure, end-of-year deadlines, and the weight of unspoken grief, December can feel more like survival than celebration. In Part 1 of our Advent Miniseries — The Tension of the Season — we step into that reality honestly. Because Advent was never meant to gloss over our pain. It was designed to name it, hold it, and remind us that hope rises in the waiting. We explore the tension between what we long for and what actually is — between joy and exhaustion, celebration and sorrow, expectation and unmet reality. Through Romans 8:22–25, we look at the “groaning” Scripture says all creation experiences… and why that longing is a sign of our hope, not the loss of it. And we revisit the first Christmas — messy, chaotic, and anything but picture-perfect — to remember that Jesus doesn't wait for the world to be tidy or our hearts to be steady. He comes right into the middle of it. Into the noise, the fatigue, the ache, the silence. Into your reality. If this season feels heavy, complicated, or different than you hoped, you're not behind — you're right where Advent meets us: waiting, longing, hoping. In this episode, you'll be invited to slow down, breathe, and bring your honest heart before God. Because Emmanuel — God with us — is still drawing near. Not when we feel festive… but when we simply make room. Listen now as we begin the journey toward Christmas by acknowledging the tension — and discovering the hope that grows right there in the middle of it.

This week, Benjamin Applebee begins our Advent Series called "Holy, Holy, Holy"!Want to learn more about Watermark?Visit: https://watermarkoc.com/We would love to start a conversation with you!

Eric continues our series, The Weary World Rejoices, exploring God's constant presence throughout Scripture. He emphasizes how Jesus provides comfort and strength during our trials and encourages us to live alongside God, trusting in His love and timing for deliverance.

Jay Mayo opens The Weary World Rejoices by exploring Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28–30, reminding weary hearts that real rest is found by coming to Him.