Category Archives: Christmas

THE SEASON OF SURRENDER

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill, … Continue reading

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WE WANT TO MEET JESUS!

John – God Speaks!   Those who want to meet Jesus will find Him waiting to embrace them. Our church offered twelve Christmas Eve services this season for the sole purpose of helping the people of our community come and … Continue reading

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GOING AFTER HIM

John Speaks!   Right now it is the season to celebrate the coming of Jesus to earth as a baby. Here’s what I am observing in the crowds coming to Christmas Eve services at our church. Many come to merely … Continue reading

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IF YOU FOLLOW ME…

John – God Speaks!   To “follow” the Lord Jesus means to believe on Him, to trust Him, and the results are life and light for the believer. The unsaved are walking in darkness because they love darkness (John 3:17.). … Continue reading

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WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES!

Luke – Wide Open Doors!   “What a difference a day makes” we say in the Midwest as the weather can change drastically in a matter of 24 hours or more. We can have a blinding snow storm one day … Continue reading

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HOLY MOMENTS…

Psalms – Prayers of Honest Praise   It is the day after Christmas. The house is quiet. We reflect on the holiness of this season still giving honor and glory to God who came to earth, conquered evil and is … Continue reading

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ENCORE! ONE SWEET SOUND…

Psalms – Prayers of Honesty and Praise   God came down in the form of a child. His Word told humanity before it happened. Those who believe and trust in Him praise God for His work of salvation.   There … Continue reading

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GET READY! HE’S COMING!

Psalms – Prayers of Praise   Psalm 96, The Message   1-2 Sing God a brand-new song! Earth and everyone in it, sing! Sing to God—worship God!   2-3 Shout the news of his victory from sea to sea, Take … Continue reading

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YOUR GAME IS UP!

ACTS – The Acts of God Holidays can bring it on when you least expect it. An object stirs up a memory from the past. Even a touching commercial can remind us of days gone by, missing what once was. … Continue reading

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SENT

ACTS – The Acts of God It happens still today. God has a way of not letting many teachers and preachers “pool” in one area. When a church is blessed with many leaders and there is a wondering “lull” in … Continue reading

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