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Category Archives: Christmas
Are Christians Persecuted?
I’ve been preaching a series titled “Leaving Good Things Behind.” Acts shows us that for a church to thrive, Christians must even leave good ministries behind. The apostles delegated their ministry for widows to 7 men so they could focus … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Christmas, Uncategorized
Tagged God Less America, God's Not Dead, ISIS, Liberty University, Mike Pense, persecution, war on Christmas
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Do the Magi Belong in Manger Scenes?
When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. – Matthew 2:3 It seems every Christmas there is a myth buster who will tell us that 3 figures in our manger scenes do not belong there. … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Christmas, Persian Empire
Tagged christianity, Epiphany, Magi, manger, manger scene, shepherds, wise men
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Humiliation at Christmas
They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Mark 14:64-65 As we enter Advent, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in christianity, Christmas, religion, Uncategorized
Tagged bethlehem, Christmas, ephrathah, illegimate child, Jesus, Joseph, manger, Mary, nativity, nazareth, virgin birth
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Jesus and Black Friday
For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 1 John 2:16 Many retailers will open their doors this Friday at midnight, … Continue reading
Posted in Black Friday, christianity, Christmas, consumerism, Uncategorized
Tagged advertising, Black Friday, consumerism, industrial revolution
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