Advent isn’t just a countdown to presents—it’s an invitation to slow down, number our days, and fix our hearts on Jesus. In this message, Pastor Landon kicks off the Advent season by contrasting “carnal Christmas” (hurry, hype, comparison, consumption) with an eternal, Kingdom-minded Christmas rooted in gratitude and purpose.

Drawing from Psalm 90:12, Daniel 1 & 6, and Revelation 21, he shows how Daniel lived as a godly witness in a “Babylon” culture full of pressure, distraction, and compromise—much like ours today. Daniel had purpose in his heart, rhythms of prayer, and a lifestyle of gratitude, even under threat. Pastor Landon challenges us to do the same this December: to let gratitude “set the speed limit,” guard our hearts from carnal Christmas, and fuel natural evangelism as we share Jesus with neighbors, coworkers, and family.

You’ll hear practical ideas for:
• Building simple daily habits (Scripture, prayer, gratitude)
• Creating margin with holy “no’s” so you can say holy “yes’s”
• Using Advent as a “tasting party” to remember the goodness of God
• Turning a crowded December calendar into a consecrated mission field
• Inviting others to encounter the hope of Jesus this Christmas

Advent isn’t about surviving December—it’s about stewarding it well. Trade carnal Christmas for Kingdom Christmas: hearts grateful, habits grounded, and lives glowing with the good news of Jesus, who came… and is coming again.

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