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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2021 has been quite a year, hasn’t it?
How are you doing? Maybe you’re experiencing yet another, COVID-Christmas? Maybe you’re entering into another year of on and off restrictions? We’ve all been watching the constant news cycle reminding us of yet another virus variant, and that the pandemic is far from over. And no matter your stand on masks, vaccines, or the pandemic as a whole, it’s a burden.
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WHY YOU’LL NEVER LOOK AT STONES THE SAME AGAIN
God uses Peter to present amazing theological truths held in metaphor, beginning with the words, “As you come to him,” (1 Pt. 2:4). Then backs up these truths, adding prophetic poetry as evidence, with the statement, “For it stands in Scripture:” (1 Pt. 6)
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INNOCENCE BROUGHT SIGNIFICANCE
How Charlie Brown Keeps Christ In Christmas I watch “A Charlie Brown Christmas” every year. If you haven’t seen it, here’s a snapshot: Framed within the context of a school play, Charlie Brown is frustrated with the commercialism that has taken over Christmas. He goes on a quest of sorts, to find the true meaning of Christmas….
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HOW TO WEATHER THE STORM
4 Passages To Peace Jesus was teaching by the Sea of Galilee. On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a…
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ANTICIPATING THE ARRIVAL OF JESUS: HOPE
8 Questions On Hope. The season of Advent is upon us. Like many churches, your church may be taking a pause from regular book or theme studies to focus on this Christian tradition. Advent brings a sense of anticipation to Christmas, instead of just simply waiting for the day to arrive. Your small groups may want…
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Trusting God When Leadership Fails
Trusting leadership can be hard when it fails. But God is still sovereign. Here’s how to respond with faith and wisdom when leaders disappoint.
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God’s Majesty Moves Hundreds of Youth to Boldly Respond
Hundreds of youth responded to Francis Chan’s bold challenge to stand for God, embracing His majesty and transforming their lives forever.
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How Placing Our Hope In the Lord Can Fulfill Our Dreams and Aspirations (Small Group Study)
Just about everyone has some general dreams and aspirations. For some people, it might be as simple as learning the family business or as lofty as becoming the President of the United States. For others, their dreams include riches or popularity. Still, others have no desire for either of those things but instead, dream of serving God or fellow man in some capacity.
