URGENCY
AMEN PODCAST
Alex and Lokelani Wilson
5.0 • 2.1K Ratings
🗓️ 18 December 2024
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
Jeremiah 33:12*-16 (shepherds prophecy)
Unveiling the Unexpected: The Birth of Jesus and the Joy of the Gospel
In this episode of the House Church podcast, join us as we delve into the profound implications of Jesus' birth and the message of great joy it brings. We explore the unique circumstances surrounding the shepherds' encounter with the angels, highlighting the significance of their social standing and spiritual condition. Discover how God's plan of salvation extends to all people, regardless of their background or past.
We discuss the fear and awe experienced by the shepherds in the presence of the divine, emphasizing the transformative power of God's holiness. Through the lens of Scripture, we examine the titles bestowed upon Jesus – Savior, Christ, and Lord – and their profound implications for our lives.
Furthermore, we explore the symbolism of Jesus' birth as a baby, signifying his humility and willingness to walk alongside us in our human experience. The sign of the baby in the manger underscores God's desire to be found, while the angels' song of praise declares the peace and wholeness available to those who trust in him.
Join us as we unpack the urgency and implications of the Christmas story, challenging you to live with a renewed sense of purpose and joy in light of the incredible gift we have been given in Christ.
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| 0:00.0 | This is why it's so cool to come to church and to be a part of the community of God is because |
| 0:05.6 | as a Christian, you are going to see things that you never see out in the world. |
| 0:10.3 | As a Christian, you are going to see things that you would have never even imagined like a baby |
| 0:15.6 | lying in a manger. |
| 0:17.5 | Welcome back to House Church. |
| 0:18.7 | My name is Alex Wilson. |
| 0:19.7 | And the sermon that you're about to hear is a sermon that was given Sunday morning at House Church in our garage in Kauai, Hawaii. We post it here because we pray that it would encourage you in your ongoing spiritual development in your local church. We pray that you're a part of a community that is spurring you on to follow Jesus |
| 0:39.1 | and that this would just be an extra pat on the back to help you grow even closer to God and grow in |
| 0:45.3 | your love for him. And if you love these messages and they help you, please go to amenpodcast.com |
| 0:50.3 | to support this podcast and this ministry. Okay, Luke chapter 2, verse 8 through 14. |
| 0:57.7 | And in the same region, there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock |
| 1:01.9 | by night. |
| 1:02.8 | And the angel of the Lord appeared to them in the glory of the Lord shown around them. |
| 1:09.0 | And they were filled with great fear. |
| 1:10.4 | And the angel said to them fear not for behold |
| 1:15.4 | I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people for unto you this day |
| 1:20.2 | in the city of David a savior who is Christ is born to you this day in the city of David |
| 1:26.5 | excuse me a savior who is Christ a Lord and this this day in the city of David, excuse me, a savior who is Christ |
| 1:28.7 | a Lord. And this will be a sign for you. You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths |
| 1:35.0 | and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly |
| 1:40.2 | hosts praising God and saying, glory to God in in the highest and on earth peace among those |
| 1:45.3 | whom he is pleased. So we'll start with verse 8. It says in the same region. Last week we talked about |
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