Sermons About Shepherds
Advent Conspiracy - Joy
This week we focus on the Joy of Advent by investigating why God sent angels to the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. The shepherds were irreligious, unworthy, untrustworthy, and unclean. And yet God made sure that people who were outsiders know that this was good news for them too. Being a dispenser of God's grace is the completion of joy in our lives.
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Expecting, Part 2: Same Ol' Same Ol'
Discover what a moment of Christmas expectation produced in the shepherds - and what it can produce in you.
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The Angels and the Shepherds
Why did God choose to reveal the glory of Christmas to the shepherds? Why not publicize the news to the centers of power and influence? The answers to these questions bring us nearer to the meaning of Christmas and the power of Christ.
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Song of Joy
The Bible tells us that the first Christmas brought good news of great joy. Those who doubted regained faith. Those who felt small received blessing. Those who were overlooked found peace. Those who waiting for something big to come along, celebrated. We believe Christmas still brings good news of great joy. Come, celebrate with us.
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Who's Watching the Sheep?
Leaders lead. Servants serve. What do elders do...eld? This message explains how we lead ourselves. Along the way, understand what elders do as shepherds and overseers. And, we learn how to treat Christians who are older or younger.
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Good News of Great Joy
Senior Pastor Dan Seale preaches from Luke 2:1-20, where an angel of the Lord brings the good news of Jesus' birth to the shepherds.
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A Light for the Nations
Title: "Light for the Nations" | Text: Luke 1-2 | Series: Anticipation | Date: December 23, 2007 | Speaker: Stephen Kroeker
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Generations of Prayer Usher in the Greatest Movements in History
“HOW TO PRAY†ADVENT SERIES Generations of Prayer Usher in the Greatest Movements in History Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 The World Setting: (verses 1-3) Caesar Augustus ruled the Roman Empire for 45 years. (30 BC – 14 AD) He was a brilliant, gifted, remarkable leader. He was worshipped as a god. He ordered a census to be taken of the entire Roman Empire. Everyone has to register in their ancestral town. The National Setting: (verses 4,5) Joseph and Mary went from their home town, Nazareth, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, to register. Micah’s Prophecy: (Micah 5:2) Was spoken 700 years before Jesus is born. A ruler will be born in Bethlehem who has been alive forever. He will shepherd my people Israel. The Personal Setting: This very pregnant 13-15 year old girl is leaving home with her teenage husband to take a 3 day trip to Bethlehem. She is going to give birth with no mother present, no family, just a teenaged husband. The place of birth was a manger (feeding trough). There was no room in the inn. She wrapped him in cloths (swaddling). The importance of the night witnesses: shepherds and angels What is God’s personal word to us? Generations of prayer come together for God’s greatest movements to happen. God can and will do it again! The way of Jesus to change the world is very different. He came all the way down to bring about change. Look in the mirror of power. How do you see yourself?
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Unexpected Event
In the 3rd week of CityView's 2007 Advent series, we celebrate the event of Jesus' birth in music. During the short sermon, we take a look at the unexpected event of Jesus' birth and why--when contrasted with John's birth--many people missed this holy occasion.
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The Reality of Rejoicing
On this Third Sunday of Advent we pay particular attention to the shepherds whom God Himself chose to be the first to hear of the birth of the Promised King. It was to these, whose job it was to raise and guard the Temple lambs, that the invitation first came to worship the Lamb of God. They were the first to experience the reality that the promise of a Savior had been fulfilled.
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