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Behold: Surrender
Behold: Surrender

Introduction

Welcome to our Advent series that we’re calling Behold. Remember, Advent is a season of waiting, anticipating, and hoping. It’s ...


We can surrender all to Jesus because he has given his all for us.


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Two Key Women of Christmas
Two Key Women of Christmas

Introduction

(Read Luke 1:39-56)

On several occasions, King Abdullah II of Jordan has disguised himself and mingled with his subjects. He does this to better ...


We are called to point to Jesus.


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What Do We Do Now?
What Do We Do Now?

Introduction

Fritz Kreisler the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, ...


The message of Christmas changes our lives and we ought to tell others.


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The Characters of Christmas: Mary
The Characters of Christmas: Mary

This sermon is part of “The Characters of Christmas” sermon series. See the whole series here.

Introduction

Dave Richards was raised in a strong ...


When God’s will is made clear in life and we obey, nothing is impossible.


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Connecting the Dots at Christmas
Connecting the Dots at Christmas

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My professor Haddon Robinson from seminary tells a story about a married woman who decided to go on her own private vacation to Europe. She ...


Sometimes seemingly imperfect timing is perfect for accomplishing God’s purposes.


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Girl Interrupted: The Unmistakable Strength of Mary
Girl Interrupted: The Unmistakable Strength of Mary

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I never know what to do with Mary. I'm in good company: The archives of history and the echoes of ancient sermons never quite knew what ...


The mother of Jesus experienced a divine interruption unlike any other.


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How Can I Enjoy Christmas?
How Can I Enjoy Christmas?

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Christmas can be so chaotic, can't it? I mean, this whole season can be such a disconnect between what we expect and what we end up experiencing. ...


How do we put "merry" into "Merry Christmas"?


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What Do I Do with My Heartache at Christmas?
What Do I Do with My Heartache at Christmas?

Introduction

During this Christmas season, we're talking about the "Real Questions of Christmas"—because we all enter into every Christmas season ...


We can rest in the relief of Christ's coming—and wait well on God.


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How Do I Escape the Christmas Traps?
How Do I Escape the Christmas Traps?

Introduction

Advent is about enjoying and admiring Jesus. It's a season we observe each year at this time, during which we endeavor to do something intentional: ...


Through his coming, Jesus rescues us so we may partner with him.


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What Difference Does Christmas Make
What Difference Does Christmas Make

Introduction

Here we are, at the very beginning of the Christmas season. Oh, I know the malls and stores have been playing Christmas music and hanging ...


Many questions we ask about Christmas today were asked at the first Christmas, too.


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The Most Shocking Madonna Song Ever
The Most Shocking Madonna Song Ever

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Flipping through the radio dial you hear all kinds of Christmas music right now, and one of the songs that seems to be on the loop for most ...


Christ's birth brings blessings.


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Preparing for the Gift
Preparing for the Gift

Introduction

December is a month that raises all kinds of feelings for us. Some really look forward to this time. For others there are things that we dread ...


Jesus is the gift to be excited about.


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Simeon's Song

Introduction

I've been reading a gift somebody got for me. It's a fascinating book called Medieval Views of the Cosmos. When I say it's fascinating, ...


We're all in the waiting business. How we wait on God makes all the difference.


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Later On, We'll Conspire

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There's something subversive about Christmas. To subvert something is to overthrow it, usually by indirect means. Subversion isn't a frontal ...


Reclaiming the world-changing and life-giving power of Christmas


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A View from the Choir

The story behind the sermon (Bryan Wilkerson)

After doing first person narratives at Christmastime for many years, I was running out of characters—the ...


What was Christmas like from the angels' point of view?


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God's Favor

Introduction

It is so good to gather on this special Christmas morning and welcome our Lord Jesus Christ into the world to celebrate his birth together. ...


Capturing the beauty of Christmas in two words—God's favor.


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The Christmas Plunge

From the editor:

Who doesn't love reflecting on the amazing story of Mary, a teenage girl swept up in something so unexpected, so epic? The Incarnation ...


God's willingness to step into our mess comforts us—and calls us to a new standard of living.


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The Virgin Birth

From the editor:

In the conversations I've had with seekers, Paul's assertion in 1 Corinthians 1:23 is spot on: the mysterious death of Christ is quite ...


The Virgin Birth is absolutely critical to our salvation, because what we need is a Savior.


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A Woman's Worth Is Never Done

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A woman of keen mind and understanding heart gazed at Whistler's portrait of his mother. "It is a remarkable painting of a very lovely ...


There is no substitute for the goodness a godly mother brings.


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