The Gift of Awe Before a Holy God | Bro. Chris Carter

Christ Church Memphis

English - December 19, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings
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Sermon: The Gift of Awe Before a Holy God
Series: Advent 2023
Scripture: Luke 2:8-20
Teacher: Bro. Chris Carter

Bro. Chris Carter invites you into the reverence and wonder as we explore the concept of awe—a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear and amazement.

This sermon explores the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth to the shepherds in Luke 2, emphasizing the angels' praise for the greatness of Christ as the image of the invisible God and the creator of all things. The angels' joy in proclaiming the good news of salvation reflects their deep love and compassion for humanity.

Why did the angels appear to shepherds? It's a reminder that Jesus came for sinners and outcasts, not just the righteous. And it's a lesson that God cannot be confined to our human constructs and expectations. The shepherds' childlike faith and willingness to embrace the unexpected teach us to stop analyzing and start looking, to encounter God in awe.