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Glory to God in the Highest! Glory to God in the highest that is where we finished last week. Go back, read ( Lk2:8-14 ) again to be reminded 8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood…

Introduction: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 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. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold,…

Setting the stage Heavenly announcement to Zacharias Heavenly announcement to Mary Today, heavenly announcement to some shepherds Jesus had just been born in a unlikely place. Scripture does not in Luke make any thing but one verse about it. 6 While they were there, the days were completed for her to…

Message This evening, you have witnessed a presentation of the first Christmas. Of the characters involved in the play, you were first introduced to a young Joseph and Mary, those new parents that beamed with joy at their firstborn child. You also met an angel that came winging down with a message from…

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

I’ve told this story before. I like it so much that I wanted to tell it again. On Christmas Eve night 1914 something amazing happened. Something that still has the world scratching its head. It was at the beginning of WWI and there was a fierce battle going on in Belgium between the French and the English…

You and I are INVITED … as we look at this divine invitation, we started by looking at THE TIME… realizing Christ came at the right time! A MERRY CHRISTMAS was defined: It is a pleasure to declare the Messiah has been sent! Which indicates the next part of the invitation to consider… THE PLACE… Among…

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.

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…

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…

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…

GREET EVERYONE- If I have not had a chance to meet you; My name is Scott and I am a follower of Jesus and have the privilege of serving Him as the Lead Pastor among the people of Stonewater Fellowship. Our Collective desire is to See: every follower of Jesus well equipped and fully deployed on the mission…

2023年12月24日 日本バプテスト厚木教会 クリスマス礼拝 ルカによる福音書2章8-20節 「ウソみたいな話」 山下ジョセフ 本日の礼拝では教会の有志聖歌隊が讃美歌二編２１９番『さやかに星はきらめき』を賛美しました。『さやかに星はきらめき」は英語名『オー・ホーリー・ナイト』とも呼ばれている讃美歌であり、私の一番好きなクリスマス・ソングです。この歌のメロディも好きなのですが、特に好きなのは歌詞です。この歌は、イエス・キリストの誕生を歌い、その後、イエスキリストの生涯を歌っています。イエス様は私たちの重荷を担う方であり、互いに愛するように説く方であり、鎖を破壊して自由を与える方であり、平和の君、愛の人である、そしてイエス・キリストの名によってすべての抑圧は滅びると書かれている歌です。私はこの讃美歌があまりにも好きで、有志聖歌隊の皆さんが歌う『さやかに星はきらめき』をぜひ聴きたいと思い、去年の秋から歌ってほしいとリクエストしていました。…

During the month of December we will be going through the advent calendar but we will do so from the point of Jesus birth forward. We will explore the story of the Shepherds, the wisemen, Mary and Joseph, and lastly Jesus. During this month it is my prayer that we will take a break from the corporate…

Luke 2:8-20 Copyright December 23, 2023 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche Some jobs are necessary, but they are only sometimes appreciated. Think about those who collect waste, clean out septic systems, or even those who serve in a political position. In big cities, the job farmers do is unappreciated even though…

Luke 2:8 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 1. LOWLY SHEPHERDS . In our upcoming Christmas production, we have an assorted cast of animals that are going to need some strong and patient shepherds. And our “animals” are much better…

Jesus, Eternal God 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shineth…

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,…

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…