Hillsong Africa Sermons

What if the battle has already been won? This message reminds us that Jesus secured the victory at the cross, and our struggles are not signs of defeat but of advancing His kingdom. A powerful call to realign our hearts, live from victory not for it, and trust the King who already holds it all together.

This Christmas, we're drawn into the story of the shepherds in Luke 2—ordinary people invited into an extraordinary moment. From fields to a manger, their journey reveals a powerful rhythm of faith: walking to Jesus, walking with Jesus, and walking for Jesus. Jesus meets us in messy places. Born in a manger, surrounded by dirt and noise, He stepped right into our broken world. And in that first Christmas moment, shepherds, kings, and a young couple stood side by side—reminding us that the grace of God is for everyone, no matter the background or story. Walking may be slow, but God chooses presence over speed. He invites us to journey with Him, not rush ahead. When we're tired, hurting, or tempted to give up, the call is simple: get up and keep walking—filled with faith, hope, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Because true hope isn't found in quick fixes, but in the eternal God who meets us on the journey and fills our lives with joy and peace.

At the heart of Christmas is a confronting truth: there was no room for Jesus. From Nazareth to Bethlehem, a long and costly journey ends with closed doors—not because He was unwanted, but because everything else had already taken the space. This message from Luke 2 reminds us that it's possible to be full of good things and still miss the greatest thing. Busyness, responsibility, pressure, and distraction can quietly crowd out the presence of Jesus. This Christmas, we're invited to pause and ask: what's filling the rooms of our hearts? When we intentionally make room for Him, ordinary moments become holy ground—where heaven meets earth and His presence changes everything.

As we step into a new year, the question isn't what are we building, it's whose story are we living in? Colossians 1 reminds us that Jesus is the center of it all. Before we planned, before we breathed, before we tried to hold everything together - He already was. We weren't created to carry the weight of being our own source or our own strength. In Him, purpose comes before planning. Coherence is received, not forced. And when we realign our lives to what they're actually for, we can finally breathe again. This year isn't about having it all figured out, it's about fixing our eyes on the One who holds it all together.