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An old man lay on his bed and called his sons to his side. For a final time, Jacob, the father of a the new nation of Israel, blessed each one of them. It is here, in his words we encounter Christmas. He tells his son that one of his descendants will be a king.
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When we open up God’s Word in Genesis we read through the amazing story of creation. God built a perfect place for Adam and Eve to dwell in. God has created all of the heavens, the earth and mankind. The land, the sea, and the birds are all apart of this creation. On the sixth
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Good Morning Friends! I pray your Thanksgiving Day was blessed with the sharing of your faith, good food, and amazing fellowship! I think I ate way too much pecan pie! I am so excited to share with you this morning, a week before December 1st a new scripture writing plan! I try to approach God’s
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As Christians, we draw from the well of our memories and history to find a refreshment in our mind and heart, God’s track record of faithfulness. Throughout God’s Word, God’s people remember God’s works, promises, and character. It is not merely a swapping of stories and remembering the good ole days. We must remember because
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God’s Word contains many reproaches to remember including what God has taught us and done for us. Through remembrance, we hold on to what we have learned in the past and we live in the light of that lesson in the present. Our forgetfulness casts aside everything we have learned, seen, and experienced about God.
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The Lord’s supper is a visible sign and seal of the gospel. As Christians, we have engaged and celebrated together, the Lord’s Supper to visually proclaim the gospel and feed on Christ. The Lord’s Supper is somber and celebratory. It is a sobering moment to remind ourselves we are sinners and in need of cleansing,
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Do you have any complainers in your life? They possess a special calling to share their grievances with the world, even if you want to hear them or not. With in a few minutes, how do you feel around them? There is something off-putting about murmuring and complaining. Maybe we should ask ourselves another question:
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In my younger years, you could always count on the local television channels (before streaming) to show the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special. Charlie and Snoopy would sit down with their friends to a feast of popcorn, pretzels, toast, and jellybeans. Peppermint Patty suggests they say grace before eating. Linus offers a prayer of thanksgiving that
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When we open the Old Testament we find that Israel worshipped God through various required religious sacrifices and offerings. The thanksgiving offering was different from the others because it was not an obligation. No one was required to do this sacrifice. People gave to God out of the overflow of their heart. They gave as
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What are the landmark moments in your life? Can you recall times when God did something big in your life? What are some of God’s wonderful works in your life, in your family, or in your church family? How did you celebrate those times? 1 Chronicles 16 shares with us the return of the Ark
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