The Hidden Hero of Christmas

Christmas looks merry and bright on the outside, but for so many people life feels anything but bright.In this message, The Hidden Hero of Christmas, Pastor Jon Groves walks through Scripture to show a powerful truth: God often does His greatest work in the places where He seems the most hidden.You’ll see six places Jesus was hidden and why each one matters for your faith right now:Hidden in prophecyHidden in a mangerHidden in BethlehemHidden in an ordinary familyHidden in EgyptHidden in NazarethIf you have been asking, “Is God really here with me?” this message is for you.Recorded live at Honor Church in Central Florida near Orlando.Scripture (ESV)Isaiah 9:6“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”Luke 2:1–7“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.”Need prayer? Email: office@honor.urchVisit Honor Church: Central Florida near Orlando and Deltona, FloridaHashtags#ChristmasSermon #Jesus #Christianity #Hope #Faith #BibleTeaching #HonorChurchChapters with timestamps00:00 Intro: Hidden does not mean absent01:29 Nicholas Winton story: hidden work, generational impact07:25 Hidden does not mean absent, inactive, unimportant08:30 Isaiah 9:6 and Luke 2:1–709:54 The pain point: when God doesn’t feel obvious12:47 Six places Jesus was hidden13:20 Hidden in prophecy: Mighty God in a world of fake gods19:06 Hidden in a manger: poverty and accessibility22:56 Hidden in Bethlehem: God chooses small places24:12 Giving segment: partner to take the gospel further25:39 Hidden in an ordinary family: Joseph and Mary30:18 Hidden in Egypt: God protects and fulfills prophecy33:13 Hidden in Nazareth: obscurity, development, obedience35:01 Dark room illustration: God develops in darkness39:05 God uses worldly power to position heaven’s heroes42:03 The manger points to the cross44:04 Gospel invitation and response46:16 Outro: God is working even when hidden