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Christmas

Good News of Great Joy

Good News of Great Joy

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As you celebrate this Christmas, remember who that baby was that we so often picture wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?

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Should Christians celebrate Christmas? While some are adamant, either for or against, I believe it falls under disputable matters.

response to Jesus birth

Responses to Jesus’ Birth – Matthew 2:1-18

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What response do you make to the celebration of Jesus' birth? Indifference? Hostility? Or rejoicing in the gift of God's Son, Emmanuel.

for unto us a child is born

For to Us, a Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:6-7

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Wishing you a very joyous Christmas as you celebrate that child born in Bethlehem 2000 years ago, Jesus, the Son of God.

the virgin will conceive

The Virgin Will Conceive and Give Birth to a Son – Isaiah 7:14

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The virgin will conceive! What a marvelous sign that God has given to us. This child born to Mary over 2000 years ago is 'God with us'.

Remember the manger

Remember the Manger this Christmas – Luke 2:6-7

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This Christmas you will likely see many manger scenes, often without thinking about them. Remember the manger though, and what it represents.

For to us a child is born

For to Us a Child Is Born – Isaiah 9:1-7

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For to us, a child is born. And that child is Jesus, God himself, wrapped in flesh. Come and adore him this Christmas.

Son of the Most High

He Will Be Called Son of the Most High – Luke 1:31-33

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This Christmas celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Son of the Most High. A King whose reign will never end. And bow before him in worship.

Mary's Magnificat

Mary’s Magnificat – Luke 1:46-49

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Luke 1:46-55 records the Magnificat of Mary, her song of praise to God. Join her this Christmas in praising God for what he has done.

Immanuel, God with us

Immanuel: God With Us – Matthew 1:22-23

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This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, remember him as Immanuel, God with us. Not just a newborn baby, but God incarnate; God with us.

news of great joy

News of Great Joy for All People – Luke 2:10-11

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Good news of great joy. It was 2000 years ago. And it is still news of great joy for the world today. The savior has come into the world.

a star in the east

We Have Seen His Star in the East – Matthew 2:1-2

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A star in the east led wise men to Jesus. The same one responsible for that star shines a light in our hearts. Will we follow it to Jesus?

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