"Home But Not Alone" Message

Have you ever felt the weight of silence, like a house too quiet on a winter night? In Pastor Pencil's powerful message "Home But Not Alone," he draws a striking parallel between the beloved Christmas film "Home Alone" and God's profound promise of presence. Just as Israel experienced 400 years of divine silence before Christ's arrival, many today navigate seasons of perceived abandonment. Yet, through the lens of Galatians 4:4-7 and John 14, Pastor Pencil reveals how Jesus left heaven's glory to ensure we would never truly be alone. Like Kevin McAllister's unexpected protector in Mr. Marley, God provides us with an even greater defender – the Holy Spirit, our divine Counselor who runs alongside us like a devoted trainer. The message weaves together the historical context of Israel's darkness, Jesus' sacrificial departure from heaven, and the Spirit's constant presence, culminating in the beautiful promise of Romans 8:38-39 that nothing can separate us from God's love. As City United approaches their "United Christmas" season, Pastor Pencil challenges the congregation to embrace this truth: though we may feel isolated, through Christ, we are never truly alone.