Advent: It’s About Your Tree

HPUMC - Cornerstone Sermons (Contemporary Worship) · Nov 30, 2025 · 1m

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Psalm 1 invites us to picture a life that truly flourishes—not because circumstances are easy, but because it is rooted in God’s love and shaped by the steady practice of meditating on His Word. The psalm portrays someone who refuses to be guided by voices that diminish life and, instead, finds joy and clarity in God’s presence. Like a tree deliberately planted beside streams of water, this person becomes resilient, grounded, and fruitful. This image echoes Joshua 1, where God urges Joshua to step forward with courage by holding tightly to…