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The War with Evil
December 26, 2021 The War with Evil by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Psalm 91:1-16 Enemy attack? There was a time in my life when I had no enemies. Once I began ministry, however, that changed. It should come as no surprise that many who serve God in full-time ministry become targetsRead More …
An Image Of The Father
December 25. An Image Of The Father Luke 9:32 But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him. While they were on the mountain, Jesus was changed, transfigured, or transformed.Read More …
The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift The greatest gift ever given was the sacrifice of Jesus, and all we must do is accept this free gift to live in joy forever with Him. December 25, 2021 John 3:14-21 Even children understand that unless a present is opened and explored, its value will remainRead More …
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
December 25, 2021 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Philippians 2:7 There once lived a farmer who became jaded about Christmas and all things “Christian.” Late one raw winter night, he sat alone in the house, reading. In the quiet he heard an irregular thumpingRead More …
Exiting Earth
December 24. Exiting Earth Luke 9:31 Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem. Moses shows up. God wouldn’t let him get to Canaan with the Israelites, but God preserved him and brought him over anyway. God got Elijah and brought him back.Read More …
Jesus’ First Appearance
Jesus’ First Appearance The specific circumstances of Jesus’ birth were centuries old prophecies coming true; we can trust the God who knows and plans all good. December 24, 2021 Isaiah 25:1 Though some situations in the Bible don’t make sense to us, none were happenstance. God, who knows all thingsRead More …
Bring Him Incense, Gold, and Myrrh
December 24, 2021 Bring Him Incense, Gold, and Myrrh by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Matthew 2:11 What do you give a young king? The magi, after traveling more than five hundred miles away to see the child Jesus, brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh with them. Why those gifts? What did theRead More …
Repel The Repressive
December 23. Repel The Repressive Luke 9:30 And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias. Luke said, “Jesus went to the mountain to pray” Why did He go to pray? Well He was just a few days from Calvary and when you’re getting ready toRead More …
Intimacy With God
Intimacy With God One can achieve true intimacy in a relationship with God through intentionally spending quality time in the Word and in prayer. December 23, 2021 Psalm 34:8-14 It’s far too easy to become busy for God—serving, singing, teaching, preaching, and going to the mission field. None of theseRead More …
Hail the Incarnate Deity
December 23, 2021 Hail the Incarnate Deity by Pastor Chuck Swindoll Matthew 1:23 On that still winter’s night, something was up . . . something extraordinary . . . something supernatural. The shepherds raced to the City of David and found their Savior, just as the angel had said . . . swaddled and lying inRead More …
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