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The announcement of the most important birth in the history of the world was made to the least important people in society: shepherds. Why? Why did the hosts of heaven appear to a bunch of shepherds in Judea, rather than people who mattered to the world? Listen to our Christmas Eve message and find out why this message is for everyone in society, from the "least important" to the "most important." The video in the middle can be found here: https://youtu.be/4y9rNSKuk3I

The Greatest Gift Of All 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art…

The appearance of the Savior had been long awaited. But the hour finally arrived. This Savior was not born in a hospital, but in a stable. The announcement of this miraculous birth was first announced to humble shepherds. How fitting that the Lamb of God was born in a stable. Listen as Pastor Leger unpacks this announcement.

The refrain of Christmas is "do not be afraid". Yet, we live in a world of fear. Christmas combats fear with hope, love, joy, peace and grace because Christmas is about Christ. Learn about how to combat the fear of unexpected change as we look at the story of Christmas through the story of the Shepherds.

What Child is This? This advent season we will putting our study of the Gospel of John on hold, and begin an Advent Specific study. The theme of the study is, “What Child is This?” Each Sunday, leading up to Christmas we will have a brief video reminding us of a portion of the account of Christ’s coming…

In our busy lives, we need to slow down and embrace the grace God has given us on Christmas. In this sermon, pastor John walks us through the power of God's grace and how it changes many things in our lives. Knowing that God orchestrates history to bring about His desired end should bring the believer comfort as we look anew at this Baby born in a manger.

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news…

Can you imagine what it must have been like? Can you imagine the angel appearing, then a whole host of angels appearing? I cannot imagine how great it must have been. Wow. That an angel would come to them with good news. Over the past weeks we have been looking at how God sent angels to bring His call…

The angel’s purpose is that of a messenger . He is has a message..and shares it. It was not for the purpose of popularity. “In the Region” Bethlehem was packed with people. It was personal. Doesn’t mean you cannot share the message to a crowd. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring…

The shepherds are the first to hear

The Who, How and Why of Christmas Series: The Gospel Truth Texts: Luke 2:1-18 ; 25-38 ; Heb 10:1-7 Introduction: (What?) So much of what we see and hear about Christmas is more based on tradition and even imagination rather than reality. For example, there was no innkeeper; The “Wise Men” were not kings…

Lately we have been studying through “The Life of Christ” with a hope of drawing us closer to our Lord and Savior through looking at his life here on earth. After all he was at the time “God in the flesh” ( John 1:14 ). However, like in our last study on Jesus’ mother, Mary, we are going to look back…

Introduction The topic for tonight’s lesson seems to be too befitting of the season we are in, and some will conclude that such a lesson is a “Christmas” message. I will not suggest that the current festivities of the year are not contributing to my desire to speak on the birth of Jesus Christ. However,…

Theme: God can use anyone to be a witness of his Good News. Purpose: To Share with Others What God has done in your life. Mission: Serve as a Witness. Gospel: Jesus sends the Church as a Witness.

An examination of the shepherds at the birth of Jesus

The Christ Child Christ the King, whose coming into this world was foretold beginning in the Book of Isaiah, Isaiah 9 :”O f the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold this.” Numbers 24:17 states “I f the…

Joy to the world! Joyful Joyful we adore Thee!, Ode to Joy! O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel! O tidings of comfort and joy! Good Christian men rejoice! Joy is the song that we sing this season. Joy is the art on my Christmas card. It is the theme of my ugly Christmas…

God uses outcasts to announce Jesus’s birth.

Christmas shows us that God takes ordinary lives and does extraordinary things with them. The shepherds who were often dismissed play a prominent role in proclaiming the message of Emmanuel, God is with us.

4 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!” 7 So you are…

Exploring how the visit of the angels to the shepherds teaches us to faithfully respond to the gospel.

The Lowly Shepherds served as the first evangelists of the Good News to Mary and others.

God gave his Son to redeem his people from their sins.

shepherds role and view point

God promised in Isaiah that a day was coming when the Messiah would come and usher in a government of peace. The angels bring good news to the lowly shepherds and confirm that a new and unexpected way to govern was coming to pass that would indeed bring peace on earth.