In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of knowing God as our father and becoming part of God's family. He encourages the audience to explore the nativity scenes and reflect on God's will for each individual. The preacher then reads from the Gospel of Luke, specifically the story of the shepherds who were visited by an angel and received the good news of Jesus' birth. The sermon concludes by highlighting the significance of God's message to the shepherds and how it applies to each person in the audience, reminding them that God values and has great plans for them.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses our tendency to want to fast forward and speed up the process of growth and construction in our lives. He uses the example of watching a video of a nine-year construction process in just three minutes, highlighting our impatience and desire for instant results. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's timing and walking in Kingdom time, rather than being consumed by chronological time. He encourages listeners to wait, watch, and worship in faith, trusting that God is at work even when we can't see it.

In this sermon, the speaker begins by inviting the audience to a simple evening gathering and potluck, emphasizing the importance of building connections and relationships. The sermon then focuses on the reading from the Gospel of Luke, specifically the story of Simeon. Simeon, a righteous and devout man, had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would see the Messiah before his death. Moved by the Holy Spirit, Simeon goes to the temple and takes the baby Jesus in his arms, praising God for fulfilling the promise. The sermon highlights the importance of waiting patiently for God's promises, recognizing both the big and small signs of His presence, and being part of a community that celebrates and supports one another.