Tag: Christmas
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Why Advent? Jesus Changes Everything
Today, in our time of hearing and responding to a message from God’s Word, explore the significance of Advent as a time of preparation and anticipation for the coming of Jesus. We will highlight the biblical meaning of Advent and the fulfillment of prophecies by Jesus. Emphasize the need for hope, love, joy, and peace…
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Advent 2021 – Hope That Thrives
It is the first Sunday of Advent. As it has been our tradition for the past several years, and the greater churches tradition the past 1600 years we lite the candle of hope today in our celebration and anticipation for the coming of Jesus our Lord. In this, we are talking about hope that is…
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What’s Next ~ Hindsight is 2020
No matter what happens next we know one thing remains the same. God is still in control and has a plan and will use both hardship and tragedy to win the day. Hindsight is indeed 2020. This is a message about transitioning boldly from 2020 to 2021 without fear, but in the assurance of what…
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It is Still the Season of Christmas
It is the season of Christmas, and yes Christmas is a season and not a day. Christmas, begin the celebration of Jesus’ birth, is the season that comes after the season of anticipation known as Advent, being the season of preparation for Jesus’ birth. Meaning, like it or not, it is still Christmas, so if…
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New Beginnings ~ Christmas is a Season of new Beginning
THINK: About if they are truly allowing Jesus to rebirth their lives, to the fullness of life he brings by making them new again as He has come to make them new. KNOW: Jesus has come to make things new. Jesus is the new thing God is doing and is the new thing God is…
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Advent 2019 ~ Good News ~ Hope When We Least Expect It
Joseph’s circumstances seemed bleak. His betrothal to Mary created the hope of a wonderful life with the one he loved, but it seems that only moments later, he received the worst news possible – she was pregnant, and not by him. His “yes” to a new life suddenly became a “no” to possibility. This first…
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It’s Advent Again
THINK: About the emotion and attitude they normally approach this season of the year with. Think about what the season of Advent and Christmas invokes in their minds. KNOW: In many cases, our hearts and minds are focused on everything but Jesus during this time, and this creates unnecessary anxiety and stress in a time…