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…

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…

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.)…

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…

Life is filled with perplexing questions such as: Where is the line between the truth and a lie? Where is the line between right and wrong? Where is that moment in life that determines the direction of the rest of your life? Even an issue that seems somewhat clear is not: Where is the line between life…

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).

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…

Theme this week is Evangelization of Every People What is evangelization? or Evangelism? Example of telling others about something we like. moving and looking for recommendations for new doctors and mechanics and stores, restaurants, etc. Every people – every people group, ethnicity, community, nation,…

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.

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…