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12/13/2024

12/13/2024

Letting go of the desire to control, giving in to faith

12/13/2024

“Supporting the universe, and yet needing to be carried in a mother’s arms, … Heir of all things and yet the carpenter’s despised Son. Wonderful are You, O Jesus, and that shall be Your name forever.” — Charles Spurgeon

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12/13/2024

He brought hope and light. In a world ruled by the sword, this teacher would bring perfect peace. In a world of violence and retribution, he would teach to love one’s enemies. In a world of death, he offered hope of new and eternal life.

The Romans dominated through the power of terror, He would dominate the world through love. That was a message to capture the world. In the fullness of time, just when His truth and love could spread with greatest impact, Jesus came to bring the most radical, most wonderful message that would ever be presented.

12/13/2024

The best gift you could give someone this Christmas is the word of God.

12/13/2024

12/10/2024

Why Must We Model & Teach Generosity?

1. Generosity Displays God’s Character
“As a result of your ministry, they will give glory to God. For your generosity to them and to all believers will prove that you are obedient to the Good News of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 9:13 (NLT)

2. Generosity Defeats Materialism
“You cannot serve both God and money.” Matthew 6:24 (NIV)

3. Generosity Draws Me Closer to God
“Your heart will be where your treasure is.” Matthew 6:21 (NCV)

4. Generosity Develops My Love
“If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God's love? It disappears. And you made it disappear.” 1 John 3:17 (MSG)

5. Generosity Determines My Blessing
"Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the Lord your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.” Deuteronomy 15:10 (NIV)

6. Generosity Deepens My Joy
“Jesus himself said, ‘There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.’” Acts 20:35 (GNT)

7. Generosity Demonstrates My Faith
“Your very giving proves the reality of your faith.” 2 Corinthians 9:13 (PHILLIPS)

8. Generosity Is a Deposit in Eternity
"Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” Matthew 6:20 (NIV)

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12/10/2024

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
you through 2 Corinthians 8:9

12/10/2024

Discover the peace and comfort of God’s presence with “Home is Right Where You Are,” a beautifully illustrated book by Ruth Chou Simons for families.

12/10/2024

If marital partners get too busy or distracted, or if they don't take time for romantic activities and experiences that draw them together, something precious begins to slip away. It doesn't have to be that way—but the currents of life will separate them unless efforts are made to remain together.

12/10/2024

"No matter how far back we consider the beginning of time to be and no matter what model we may have in our minds of how time began, there we will find the preincarnate Son of God." —Alistair Begg

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12/10/2024

Boys' Night is this Saturday, December 14th from 1-4PM!
*Grades 2nd-12th Only.

12/10/2024

12/10/2024

Cultivate Your Year: Nurture Personal and Spiritual Growth with Your FREE Calendar! Fill out the form below to receive a 2025 calendar with twelve beautifully watercolored pictures, each bearing an encouraging Scripture in calligraphy. Our days can fill quickly, and our hours slide by in ways we wis...

12/10/2024

When Jesus was born, a host of Heavenly angels praised God by saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Luke 2:14).

This Christmas, I invite you and your family to join me for a special celebration of the Prince of Peace. Tune in to my page tonight at 8 p.m. for an unforgettable Christmas program, featuring the talented music artists Cochren & Co..