Pastor Mac unpacks Luke 2 with a clear reminder that Christmas is more than a holiday—it’s the moment God sent the Savior for all people, not just the powerful or polished. Preaching through the lens of church-wide mission, he highlights how the angel’s announcement is the original “good news” moment, bringing mega joy meant for every tribe, tongue, and background. Mac shows how the shepherds—outsiders and unlikely witnesses—are the first to receive the Gospel invitation, modeling how God flips cultural expectations to advance His Kingdom. The sermon calls the church to embrace the truth that salvation is certain only for those who believe in Christ, and that the call of God demands a response. Just like the shepherds who ran to Bethlehem and then became the first evangelists, believers today are urged to respond to God’s prompting—whether across the street or across the world—with obedience, worship, and mission-minded boldness.
