Closer Than You Think: When God Feels Far - Week 1 - Hope City Church Online
Dec 7, 2025 • Pastor Peter Gowesky
When life feels heaviest, God can feel the farthest away. In this Christmas message, Closer Than You Think: When God Feels Far, we look at the story of Joseph in Matthew 1 and the promise of Immanuel — “God with us.” Even when you can’t feel Him, God is closer than you think, right in the middle of your confusion, stress, and disappointment.
Through honest stories, some Christmas fun (yes, even Home Alone), and a powerful look at the birth of Jesus, we’ll discover that your breaking point is often God’s entry point. His presence isn’t based on your feelings, it’s based on His promise — and Jesus didn’t come just to start a holiday, He came to start your healing.