The Light That Breaks The Darkness (Christmas Eve) | Isaiah 9, Luke 2 | Matthew Maher

December 24, 2025

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Before the first Christmas night, the world sat in silence. For 400 years, heaven had not spoken — and yet, God was not absent. In this message, we explore how Christmas is not merely a moment in history, but the moment God stepped into human darkness with His presence. From Isaiah’s prophecy of light breaking into darkness to the angel’s announcement to overlooked shepherds, this sermon reminds us that God does not shout hope from a distance — He enters our night to bring redemption. Christmas is not about sentimentality, tradition, or religion; it is about a Savior who came for the broken, the weary, and the fearful. If you’ve ever felt stuck in silence, overwhelmed by darkness, or unsure if hope is still possible, this message is for you. The Light has come — and the Light still shines. Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Sermon Notes: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=HkhzZX_mZe Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Follow us on social media to stay engaged: Instagram: @thelandmark.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandmark.church X: @thelandmark_ TikTok: @thelandmark.church Listen to our sermons: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oMO0TF2OWF0JSzU8nOZ2m?si=ac45dc5fc2464d3b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landmark-sermons/id1724233354 Watch live here on Youtube. Gathering times: Sunday at 9:00am & 11:00am Wednesday at 6:30pm Landmark Church 300 E. 8th Street Ocean City, NJ 08226

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