<p>Matthew 1:18–25 with Nathan Caddell.</p><p>Fear is a deeply human experience. It shows up when plans fall apart, when control slips away, and when the future feels uncertain.</p><p><br></p><p>In this Advent message, we explore the story of Joseph in Matthew 1 and the fear that surrounds the first Christmas. Through a surprising Joseph’s quiet crisis and the angel’s words “Do not be afraid,” we discover that Christmas is not about fear disappearing, but about God drawing near.</p><p><br></p><p>This sermon looks honestly at how fear shapes our decisions, why fear often tells us to run or protect ourselves, and how God responds not by fixing circumstances, but by offering his presence. Joseph doesn’t get all the answers, but he learns that he is not alone. And that changes everything.</p>