Why the Shepherds? Introduction: It is that time of the season when there is a desire to observe Christmas, give, show acts of charity and cling to those church traditions of the birth of Christ. Luke 2: gives us a clear truth that God intentionally broke the conjecture of man to bless, call and use…

God wants our church to grow! 1. So He stresses that no one is saved without Jesus (vs. 1-2). 2. He seeks to save the lost (vs. 3-8). 3. He stretches us to reach new people (vs. 9-16). 4. He sets-up divine appointments for us (vs. 17-23).

Title: "THE PEOPLE WHO MISSED CHRISTMAS" Introduction For those of us who know and love the Lord Jesus Christ, Christmas is a time to focus on His birth; the great reality of the incarnation, that God became a man, that tremendous incomprehensible miracle of divine energy that brought God into human…

Introduction: Was Jesus really born in a barn? Make Room for the Messiah. No room for him. Make Room for the Unexpected In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)…

1) 12-23-07…AM…SBC 2) “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” Luke 2 Transition: 1) From Nazareth to Bethlehem v1-7 A- The Decree v1-3 1- In the year 27 b.c. the Roman senate conferred on the former Octavian—now Gaius Julius Caesar—the title Augustus (= majestic, sublime, highly revered). From then on…

Experience the Nativity Story Luke 2 How to Experience the Nativity Story 1. __________________ the Nativity Story But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ…

God will grow our church: 1. With the same kind of men (vs. 24-33). 2. With the same methods (vs. 23-24). 3. With the same message (vs. 34-36).

Living in God's will: 1. Takes us to new destinations (vs. 1-2). 2. Touches our occupations (vs. 3). 3. Leads us to new proclamations (vs. 4-5). 4. Gives us new inspirations (vs. 5-7). 5. Brings new celebrations (vs. 7-8).

The shepherds teach us how to respond to the Good News of Jesus.

Text: Luke 2:22-38 Title: Better Things to Come Thesis: There is great anticipation at what God can make happen in our lives, as Christ has come and we live by faith. Time: Christmas, 1, A We all know what it is like to wait for something better to happen. Any child knows the anticipation that comes…

Mission of the Church Sent to the world to preach Christ (Acts 1:7–8)—by and with the authority of the Triune God (Matt 28:16–20)—the Church’s mission is to bear witness to God’s reign through the proclamation of the gospel in various forms: through loving communion within the Church (1 Cor 12–14), humble service within and outside the community of faith, prayer and worship of God, signs and wonders that point toward the restoration of all things, and through forming disciples of Jesus (2 Cor 5:11–21; Eph 4:1–5:21). Friesen, D. J. (2012, 2016). Mission in the Biblical Narrative. In Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.

1. He calls us to His service (vs. 1a). 2. He equips us for His service (vs. 1b). 3. He wants us to reach our God-given potential (vs. 2-4). 4. He sends us to specific people (vs. 5-6). 5. He sends us with the good news of His Kingdom (vs. 7).

7-Week Series at GBC on missional evangelism

In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city…

We have an unstoppable God with an unstoppable plan using an unstoppable Church.

Scripture Reading 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to…

Devember 20 AM Mary the mother of Jesus

The Good news that the Angel preached to the Shepherds is the Gospel that we must proclaim. Joy is made available to all people because of the coming of the Savior.

In the birth of the savior location plays a very important part of this story.

People Need the Lord Everyday they pass me by I can see it in their eyes Empty people filled with care Headed who knows where On they go through private pain Living fear to fear Laughter hides their silent cries Only Jesus hears People need the Lord, people need the Lord At the end of broken dreams,…

1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. 2 And he said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers…