Isaiah 9:6 gives us four names for Jesus, and this week’s focus is on “Everlasting Father.” This message walks through the meaning of that title and how Jesus offers life, provision, consistency, and fatherly love that never fades. Even if you’ve experienced disappointment or hurt from your earthly father, Jesus steps in with eternal care.

Key Insights:

• Jesus is eternal—He didn’t begin in a manger, and He’ll never fade away.
• The name “Everlasting Father” speaks to the loving, protective, and caring nature Jesus offers us.
• Your view of God should not be limited by your experience with an earthly father.
• Jesus offers unshakable hope because He is consistent, never changing, and always present.
• Jesus doesn’t just care for the world—He cares specifically for you and wants to walk with you through everything.

Scripture Focus: Isaiah 6

Speaker: Matt Petty
Series: The Child is Born
Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church

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• God's love knows us intimately - even a humble teenage girl in Nazareth
• His power manifests in unexpected ways - turning ordinary moments into divine appointments
• His mercy extends beyond generations - from Abraham to Mary to us today
• He lifts up the humble heart - choosing those the world overlooks
• He faithfully keeps every promise - proving that no word from God will ever fail

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