When Jesus came into this world, he came to be Immanuel, which means "God with us." In this message we look at what Jesus taught about his presence in our lives as the good shepherd. Learn how Jesus' presence can transform your life into an exciting adventure with God.
Jesus – The Presence of God
Discover Jesus This Christmas – Part 2
Life Church St. Louis – December 11, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Luke 2:8-9 (NIV) And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
Luke 2:15-17 (NIV) The shepherds said , "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,
Luke 2:20 (NIV) The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Matthew 1:23 (NIV) "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us."
1. ___________ for Jesus’ voice
A.Hear Jesus call your ___________
John 10:3 (NIV) The watchman opens the gate for him [shepherd], and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
B. Hear Jesus invite you to ______________
John 10:4 (NIV) When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
2. Receive Jesus’ _______________
A. Trust Jesus to provide for your ___________
John 10:9 (NIV) I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture.
B. Trust Jesus to provide an ______________
John 10:10 (NIV) The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
3. Trust in Jesus’ ________________
A. Trust Jesus’ protection from ______________
John 10:12 (NIV) The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it.
B. Trust Jesus’ protection to keep you _________
John 10:11 (NIV) I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.