Shepherds - Real Men of Christmas: Wk 2

The Church of Eleven22

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🗓️ 14 December 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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What if the greatest announcement in human history wasn’t given to kings, scholars, or warriors—but to ordinary men working the night shift? In Luke 2:8–20, the first people to hear about the birth of Jesus weren’t the powerful or prestigious—they were shepherds keeping watch in the dark. In this message, we look at how God used these unnoticed, rugged men to teach us what real strength looks like: staying alert, recognizing our desperate need for a Savior, obeying quickly when God speaks, and returning changed because of an encounter with Jesus.The shepherds didn’t just hear the good news—they moved with haste, shared what they had seen, and worshiped with transformed hearts. Their story reminds us that real men don’t wait for perfect circumstances… they respond in obedience and lead with courage.How is God calling you to respond this Christmas? 📣 Episode Mentions:• Scripture Passage: Luke 2:8-20• Preacher: Pastor One Mokgatle 📌 Supplemental Resources From This Week:• Mr. “Did We Get My Mom Anything?” Guy • Shepherds - Real Men of Christmas: Wk 2 (Full Service) •Shepherds & Good News of Great Joy - Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin S25E2 • Real Men of Christmas Sermon Series Series • Deepen with Pastor Joby Martin About The Church of Eleven22The Church of Eleven22® is a movement for all people to discover and deepen a relationship with Jesus Christ. Eleven22 is led by Pastor Joby Martin and based in Jacksonville, Florida, with multiple campuses throughout Jacksonville and the surrounding areas. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://coe22.com/donate

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0:00.0	Hey church family, I am so excited for you this weekend. You were about to hear from one of our very own,
0:09.8	Pastor Onei Magakle. Born in Botswana, trained in South Africa. If you think I'm Southern,
0:16.6	he comes from all the way south. That's right, South Africa.
0:21.4	Pastor Onei and his wife, Confidence
0:23.3	and their two daughters moved here
0:25.6	all the way from where they grew up, South Africa,
0:27.6	to join us on the mission of God.
0:30.9	Before he came to Jacksonville,
0:32.2	Pastor Onay planted and pastor rooted fellowship,
0:35.6	a thriving gospel-centered church in Pretoria, where I had the honor
0:39.7	of preaching a couple of years ago. And he has faithfully shepherded and led those people to Jesus.
0:46.3	Now here at 1122, he serves as our global equipping pastor, raising up and equipping the next generation
0:53.5	of pastors and leaders and disciple makers
0:56.1	to take the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ, from our neighbors all the way to the
1:01.7	nations. He is a dear brother. He is a dear friend of mind and he is a very, very gifted Bible
1:08.6	teacher. So lean in, be ready to take notes, open up your heart, smile big for what God wants to say
1:16.5	to you today.
1:18.2	So Church of 1122, would you please stand to your feet and give a warm welcome to my dear
1:23.3	friend and one of our new pastors, Pastor One.
1:33.1	Thank you.
1:34.3	Thank you.
1:36.6	Thank you.
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