{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"XP Church Sermons","title":"Boss Encounter: Herod vs. the Newborn King | @PastorNfluence ​","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2159,"description":"What do Pokémon gym leaders, WoW raids, and King Herod have in common? A boss fight you didn’t see coming.\nIn this message, Pastor Nfluence continues our “Life & Lore of Jesus” series with an epic moment from Matthew 2:7–12. Herod vs. Jesus isn’t just a power struggle—it’s the first boss encounter in the Gospels. But like every great raid, victory is already written in. From sneaky political moves to unexpected God moments, this one will level you up in joy, discernment, and purpose.\n👑 The Magi didn’t just bring gifts—they brought a prophetic picture of who Jesus is: King, Priest, and Savior.\n🎮 Whether you're hunting Invincible in WoW or seeking purpose IRL, this message will hit your heart and your gamer brain.\n👉 Drop your favorite boss fight in the comments & let us know how God’s showing up in your story.\n-\n⏱️ Chapters\n0:00 Welcome \n2:10 What’s Your Favorite Boss Encounter?\n5:30 Matthew 2:7–12 Scripture Reading\n8:45 Herod: Ruthless, Smart, Dangerous\n14:20 The Power of Discernment\n17:35 The Joy of Finding Jesus (Like Getting the Rare Mount)\n22:15 What Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh Actually Mean\n28:00 God’s Plot Twist: Protecting Jesus from Herod\n30:40 3 Takeaways for Real Life\n33:00 Jesus Already Won the Battle\n34:45 Invitation to Know Jesus + Prayer\nWelcome to XP Church, the world's first church for gamers! Whether you are looking to explore faith for the first time or grow in your faith, you are welcome here!\nIf you are looking to connect with our church or if you made a decision to follow Christ, let us know by clicking the link below. We would love to connect and see how we can pray for you, serve you and get you connected with our church!\nhttps://xpchurch.com/connect/\nTo support this ministry and help us continue to help gamers win together, click here: Through our Website: https://xpchurch.com/give/\nThrough Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/xpchurchforgamers/tip\nYou can also listen to an audio version of this message on any podcast platforms!\nCheck out our...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/oo7I0Uxzy1KE4-rgYIf0n2bNgpOSdTLnqSjvX08sDmI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jMDgx/YmJiNzgwYmFmNDY3/NDBhM2QzMDI0Njc3/ZThiNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}