WHAT CHILD IS THIS . . . ? – Luke 2:30-32

Posted by on Dec 25, 2011 in 2011 | 0 comments Preached December 25, 2011 from Luke 2:30-32 Theme: Simeon, in his prayer of thanks, declares who the Christ-child is. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, on Christmas Sunday, I ask that we turn to the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke. It’s there that we find a story...
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HONORING GOD WITH REJOICING – Deuteronomy 26:1-19

Posted by on Dec 21, 2011 in AM Bible Study | 0 comments AM Bible Study Group; December 21, 2011 Deuteronomy 26:1-19 Theme: Moses instructs the people to begin honoring God’s goodness to them with thanks and rejoicing as soon as they take possession of the land. This chapter closes the long section of Moses’ recitation of the law to God’s people. It began in chapter 12; and interestingly, it ends with much the same emphasis as that...
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'BLESSED IS SHE WHO BELIEVED' – Luke 1:39-45

Posted by on Dec 18, 2011 in 2011 | 0 comments Preached December 18, 2011 from Luke 1:39-45 Theme: Blessedness in the things of God comes to those who first believe God’s promises about them. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This morning, I ask that you open your Bible to the first chapter of Luke, and to a great passage to...
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"ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN" – Zechariah 14:8-21

Posted by on Dec 14, 2011 in PM Bible Study | 0 comments PM Home Bible Study Group; December 14, 2011 Zechariah 14:8-21 Theme: The Future of the World Powers, Israel, and the Kingdom of Messiah (9:1-14:21). (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) B. The Second Burden (12:1-14-21). 5. God’s Earthly Kingdom (14:8-21). 8 And in that day it shall...
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LIVING JUSTLY IN LIFE'S FRINGES – Deuteronomy 25:1-19

Posted by on Dec 14, 2011 in AM Bible Study | 0 comments AM Bible Study Group; December 14, 2011 Deuteronomy 25:1-19 Theme: The miscellaneous laws in this section call God’s people to be sure that justice is practiced in even the remarkable experiences of life. This section of Deuteronomy deals, it seems, with rather unusual situations—what we might call ‘life’s fringes’. But even in the fringe areas of life, we must make...
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