Chosen by God this Christmas
Celebrate God’s love this Christmas through the story of Mary. Reflect on how you are chosen by His grace, not by merit, but by love.
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Have You Ever Wondered, “Why Shepherds?”
Why shepherds? Learn why God chose shepherds to witness Jesus’ birth and the deeper meaning behind their role in the Christmas story.
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Unwrapping Gifts of Hope
Discover how Isaiah’s prophetic gifts of hope point to Jesus and fill our Advent season with joy that still changes hearts today.
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Why the Manger?
Every Christmas Eve we’re invited to the manger. The manger is the centre-piece of every nativity set. And the manger central to the account of the very first Christmas. Have you ever asked why?
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“I LOVE YOU!” DO YOU BELIEVE IT?
Our Fourth Advent If I told you that “I love you” would you believe me? Depending on the relationship we have, you may or may not. And yet, maybe it’s not a shocker to you that I said it? Why? Because in our culture we use those three words so frequently and flippantly that perhaps,…
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WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU FELT JOY?
I’m talking about that giddy, uncontrollable joy, where you want to run and jump and shout for joy?
Some of you may feel like this is an unfair question. That this year, 2020, has not been very joyful at all. However, there is one moment of giddy, uncontrollable joy that happened hundreds, if not thousands of times throughout 2020. And that’s when parents find out a baby’s on the way!
Specifically, for those first-time parents! We’ve all seen those videos on social, where a mom plans a pregnancy reveal to her husband on camera. And what does he do? He goes crazy; crying or laughing, sometimes both at the same time. He is overwhelmed with joy!
Then, an even better video-clip is when the couple tells the first-time grandparents. I especially love watching grandmas! She starts dancing around the kitchen or living room like a crazy lady! You can’t help but smile or laugh.
Now imagine for a moment, receiving that baby announcement after 400 years of waiting.
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HOW WILL WE PREPARE?
When do you start preparing for Christmas? Do you start the day after Thanksgiving, or maybe even before that?
Do you start playing Christmas music after the first snowfall? Then immediately move to decorating, wrapping gifts, and Christmas baking?
What if I told you preparations were a matter of the heart? That preparing for Christmas has little to do with what we do, and more to do with why we do it? (Our heart condition leading up to Christmas can make all the difference!)
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WHY NAMES MATTER
Our First Advent: This week, as we enter our first Advent, we’ll discover how much names really do matter. Before we focus on Mary and Joseph, and the Christ-Child. We must first, focus on Elizabeth and Zechariah, and their child, John.
John, who would become a Prophet, and the forerunner of Our Coming Saviour, Jesus.
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How to Trust Jesus This Christmas
Trust Jesus this Christmas by shifting your focus from comparisons to Christ. Discover joy and peace that last far beyond the holiday season.
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4 Timeless Servanthood Principles to Embrace This Christmas
Prepare your heart for Christmas by embracing servanthood this Christmas. Keep your lamp burning and stay ready for Christ’s return.
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Bible | Discipleship | NT
2 Traits That Help Us Wait Well This Christmas
Waiting is hard, but two traits—righteousness and devotion—help us trust God’s promises and stay patient this Christmas season.
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ANTICIPATING THE ARRIVAL OF JESUS: JOY
8 Study Questions On Joy. “Good news of great joy!” For your small group ministry studying each theme as Christmas approaches; here’s this week’s advent addition, centred on Joy: Click the following links to view our first week Advent study on HOPE or our second week on PEACE. Advent Joy 1. What thoughts are stirred when you hear the…
