Finding God's Peace When the World Feels Dark | Advent Week 1 (Isaiah. 2:1–5)

Finding God’s Peace When the World Feels Dark — Isaiah 2:1–5 In this Advent sermon, Rev. Emily Robnett explores how God meets us in the darkness and invites us to rest in His presence when life feels overwhelming. Many people enter Advent carrying stress, anxiety, or a sense of darkness — even though the season is often called “the most wonderful time of the year.” Drawing from Isaiah’s vision of turning swords into plowshares and the story of the Sawi people and the Peace Child, this message shows Jesus as God’s ultimate gift of peace and reconciliation. 📖 Scripture: Isaiah 2:1–5 📍 Church: University United Methodist Church, Tulsa, OK This sermon will help you: Find peace when life feels overwhelming Experience God’s presence in anxious seasons Celebrate the hope of Advent Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction 01:25 – Why Advent Begins in Darkness 03:50 – Opening Scripture (Isaiah 2:1–5) 05:51 – God’s Presence in Anxious Seasons 06:12 – The Sawi People and the Peace Child 11:12 – Jesus as God’s Gift of Peace 11:57 – Finding God’s Peace in Our Darkness 14:54 – Closing Prayer & Blessing