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Why A Decree? Why a Manger? Why Shepherds? (Luke 2:1-20) from 2023-12-14T02:46:12.665982
Do you ever get upset about some major inconveniences? Imagine how a young teenager and her new husband must have felt when in the ninth month of her pregnancy they suddenly found out they needed t...
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Why A Decree? Why a Manger? Why Shepherds? (Luke 2:1-20) from 2022-03-07T09:21:34.685439
Do you ever get upset about some major inconveniences? Imagine how a young teenager and her new husband must have felt when in the ninth month of her pregnancy they suddenly found out they needed t...
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Why A Decree? Why a Manger? Why Shepherds? (Luke 2:1-20) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.172185
Do you ever get upset about some major inconveniences? Imagine how a young teenager and her new husband must have felt when in the ninth month of her pregnancy they suddenly found out they needed t...
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The Messiah's Messenger (Mt 3; Mark 1) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.168274
He didn't care what politicians, or the religious hierarchy of his day, thought about him. This preacher preached to change lives, not to please his audience. He was god's powerful roto-tiller chur...
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Mystery-Water-Voice-Dove (Matthew 3; Luke 3) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.167465
When your telephone rings like an alarm, and you receive word that one of your teenagers has been in a serious accident, does Jesus care? When you make a resolution that today you will control your...
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When the Wine Runs Out (John 2:1-12) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.164672
Today’s study is desperately needed in a world that is partying itself to death trying to find happiness while those who actually have found the source of joy often mistakenly believe that Jesus ta...
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Surpass Pharisaic Righteousness (John 5:17-26) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.158428
Down through the centuries Jews have been maligned and persecuted by so-called Christians. As we listen to Jesus' accusations against the Pharisees of his day, we must not fall into the bigotry of ...
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The Adultress (John 4:1-42) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.156286
Imagine attending a church on a Sunday morning, and about five minutes into the worship service, while the congregation sings one of the majestic old hymns, the "scarlet woman" of the town walks in...
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Bread, Hurt, and the Evil One (Matthew 6:11-34) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.154609
"How can I get the money to pay these bills? It’s becoming impossible to keep food on the table and a roof over our heads!" " I counted on my best friend to keep a confidence. I could kill her for ...
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Jesus' Power Over Nature (Matthew 1:13-36) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.151608
Tornados, earthquakes, drought, and hurricane plagued coastlines. The weather bulletins cry out the warning -severe storm, hurricane boasting 130 mile per hour winds. Everyone in its potential path...
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Jesus' Power Over Demons (Matthew 8:28-34) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.150455
In ancient Babylon the air was believed to be full of malevolent spirits, seeking to bring sickness and death upon humans. In the secular city of the modern world the air for many years was viewed ...
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Deadly Power Of Religion (John 11:45-54) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.148239
A pure, personal devotion to the living God generates a contagious excitement about worship, and a practical concern to help others in distress. But religion, when it degenerates into the rigid kee...
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The Lord's Supper (Luke 22:1-38) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.139326
If someone threatened your life, would you spend your time fleeing or feasting? Jesus Christ knew that the religious leaders were setting a trap for him; and he knew that the crowd would yell, 'Cru...
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The Father and The Son's Gift (John 14:15-31) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.138310
Obviously, there is no peace on earth! Look at the religious wars, wars in the Middle East, the economic and political factions, and the drug wars! Often there is no peace in our hearts! If Jesus p...
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Resurrection - The Fulfillment (John 19:38ff; Luke 23:50-24:44) from 2022-02-21T22:13:40.135032
Whatever you might believe about faith--whether you ignore it, tolerate it, or hate it -no one can escape the historical and present day fact that since a Sunday sunrise in AD33 there has been an e...
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Crucified in Our Place (Mark 15:16ff) from 2015-03-29T22:05:38
When a carpenter hits his thumb with a hammer, or your boss gets word that your firm just lost its biggest account, what expletives do you hear? Why is it consistently Jesus Christ's name that is u...
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The Arrest and Trial (Mark 14:43-15:20) from 2015-03-22T18:49:10
Do you remember back when Noriega dreamed he was the Emperor of the South. Mocking justice, the drug broker embellished his luxury and worshiped his demons while his wounded nation pumped out its l...
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The Battle of Olivet Hill (Mark 14:32-42) from 2015-03-15T18:47:31
"If it doesn't feel good, don't do it! Avoid anything that generates boredom, discomfort, or pain. If your internal vibrations are troubled as you contemplate whether or not to do something, do not...
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The Messiah Tested (Luke 20) from 2015-02-15T20:25:05
Jesus’ triumphal entry signaled the beginning of the momentous time before the cross; a week that began with the praise of the crowd, but ended with the shouts, "Crucify him, crucify him." In betwe...
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The Transfiguration (Matthew 17; Mark 9) from 2014-11-30T21:43:37
It only makes sense that if God sent His Son into the world, you would expect the Father to give His Son a proper introduction. The agnostic cries for God's voice to identify His Son and this is th...
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Jesus' Power Over Death (John 11:1-44) from 2014-11-16T20:22:05
We can try to ignore it, deny it, and believe we can escape it, but death is a bounty hunter who never quits. The temporariness of our physical life can send fear tremors through our body; especial...
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Jesus' Power Over Diseases (Matthew 8:1-17) from 2014-10-26T20:51:01
This topic of "Healing"--it raises extreme contrasts in viewpoints--from the faith healer who promises instant miraculous cures to the cynical rationalist who calls it all a fake. A scared husband ...
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Examine Your Foundation (Matthew 7:24-29) from 2014-10-19T20:14:04
When the construction of a house is complete, the foundation for the most part becomes invisible. Was enough steel placed in the foundation beams? Was the ground prepared so that the entire structu...
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Daily Hurts (Matthew 6:12-15) from 2014-10-13T15:07:13
Fishermen, especially bass fishermen, love to tell fish stories. Throughout your life how have you reacted when the "Big Ones," and the "little ones" all got away? How have you responded to all tho...
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Beginning of the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:1-18) from 2014-09-28T20:10:59
The Lord’s Prayer? When recited by a congregation in a beautiful cathedral, accompanied quietly by a pipe organ, this prayer exceeds the eloquence of any other ceremony. But can we enjoy the kind o...
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To Be Seen or Not Seen (Matthew 6:1-18) from 2014-09-21T13:51:38
The Lord’s Prayer. It’s the most recited, most misunderstood prayer in all the world! In fox holes and emergency rooms everyone--from agnostics to devout believers--everyone prays! This reflex reac...
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Thou Shalt Not (Matthew 5:27-43) from 2014-09-14T20:19:20
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS--they are the foundation of morality. They are listed in full twice in the Old Testament in Exodus 20:1-17 and Deuteronomy 5:6-21. Though radical twenty-year-olds laugh at thei...
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The Mission (Matthew 5:5-16) from 2014-08-31T20:09:10
The swollen bellies of the hungry children in Somali broke, and then moved all our hearts. But what about a hunger that goes beyond the cry of our stomachs? Who can deal with our illicit internal a...
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Character Traits Of Kingdom (Matt 5:1-12) from 2014-08-24T20:39:15
The kingdom of this world daily preaches its motivational thinking to us. If you want to be great in this world's kingdom learn this list, and apply it. Looking out for Number 1 will be your escala...
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Fishing with Jesus (Luke 5:1-11) from 2014-08-17T15:37:01
Spring is the magical time of the year for fishermen. It’s the right time when the water temperature is not the frigid blue of February, or the hot tub of August. Many species school near the surfa...
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Hometown Rejection (Luke 4:14-30) from 2014-08-10T22:14:01
When an astronaut, an Olympic gold medal winner, or a state finals coach returns to his hometown it is time for a parade! The floats are decorated, the confetti is shredded, and the multitude gathe...
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Look and Live (John 3:12-21) from 2014-07-27T22:46:42
When a young married couple brings home their first new baby, it is cause for great celebration!! What do you think happens in heaven when a new baby is born spiritually? Even Hollywood has become ...
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Born From Above (John 3:1-12) from 2014-07-20T21:33:24
Many in our society are confused over what it means to be "born again." Contrary to popular opinion Jimmy Carter did not originate the idea in the 70's, nor is it some unique experience reserved on...
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The Rebuilt Temple (John 2:12-25) from 2014-07-13T19:57:54
Professional religionists always figure out ways to capitalize on the gnawing spiritual hunger in the human heart. Often the reaction to these spiritual con men is to become cynical and retreat fro...
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Come and See (John 1:28-51) from 2014-06-29T19:53:09
Do you stay so busy that you never have to stop and get quiet enough to listen to your innermost thoughts? Who wants to expose the pride, the false motives, the jealousy, immorality, and the hate t...
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Overcoming Passions (Matthew 4:1-11) from 2014-06-22T20:50:54
Have you decided that you ate too much, and that you need to lose some weight? How is it going? The good intentions, the strict rules, the rationalizations, and the over indulgence--this sequence r...
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In His Father's House (Luke 2:4-5:2) from 2014-05-25T20:47:56
The transition from twelve to thirteen--it's one of life's most powerful times of change. Tough on parents. Tough on kids. Mom especially struggles to keep a tight hold on the reins, while her teen...
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Worship or Murder (Matthew 2) from 2014-05-18T22:00:55
Contrary to much modern opinion that believes that Jesus can be ignored, He precipitates the most intense reactions. In our lust for power and the preservation of our own security, Jesus threatens ...
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God's Redeemer Identified (Acts 2:21-40) from 2014-05-11T21:49:13
The holidays generate great anticipation. We expect release from the pressure and stress of the normal grind, laughter and relaxation with family and friends, time for contemplating life's true val...
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The Birth of the King's Herald (Luke 1:1-25) from 2014-04-27T14:21:22
As the travel weary young woman sweated and struggled in the corner of the stable to bring her firstborn into the world, who would have ever guessed that this child would become the world’s premier...
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The Birth of the King's Herald (Luke 1:1-25) from 2014-04-27T14:21:22
As the travel weary young woman sweated and struggled in the corner of the stable to bring her firstborn into the world, who would have ever guessed that this child would become the world’s premier...
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