He Shall Save His People, Matt 1:21

He Shall Save His People Matt 1:21 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Matt 1:21 says, “… thou shall call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.”  Today we are going to preach on the doctrine and the implications of this verse of scripture.  It is important to...

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Celebrating the Birth of Christ, 1 Cor 15:3-4

Celebrating the Birth of Christ 1 Cor. 15:3-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Christmas for many of us is a fun time of year – our families get together, we enjoy some good fellowship with our friends and church families, we send cards and presents to our friends and families and so...

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First and Second Coming of Jesus, Matt 3:1-4

At Christmas time, people generally remember the birth of Jesus Christ and, therefore, his first coming.  He is coming again.  In this lesson, we will compare the first and second coming of Jesus. Similarities in the first and second coming of Jesus: Preceded by a forerunner – Jesus was preceded...

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Christ Came Into the World, 1 Tim 1:15

1 Tim 1:15 says, “Christ Jesus came into the world…”  This is the season when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, presumably.  Why did Christ come into the world? Christ came to fulfill the promises to Israel – Rom 9:3-5 – he was born King of the Jews [Matt...

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The Miraculous Birth of Jesus, Matt 1:23

Around Christmas time, Christians presumably remember the birth of Jesus Christ.  While you celebrate his birth, consider that the birth of Jesus Christ was a miracle. His miraculous virgin birth – Matt 1:20-25 – Jesus’ birth from a virgin was prophesied in Is 7:14.  Never before or since has a...

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Jesus the Lamb, Lk 2:7

In Luke 2:7, the fact that there was no room for Joseph and Mary in the inn was not an accidental overcrowding due to the huge crowds who had come back to Bethlehem for the taxation.  The fact that Jesus was laid in a manger when he was born was...

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Why Jesus Was Born of a Virgin Is 7:14

Why Jesus Was Born of a Virgin Is. 7:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Because Jesus was born of a virgin: Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled – Is 7:14 the prophecy given to Ahaz as a sign that Syria and Ephraim would be forsaken of their kings.  Gen 3:15, the first Messianic...

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Prophecies of the Birth of Christ Matt. 1:23

Prophecies of the Birth of Christ Matt. 1:23 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon is about the significance of the prophecies of the birth of Christ.  These mean more than Christmas. The prophecy of the virgin birth of Christ – Matt 1:23 – this prophecy was made by Isaiah to Ahaz...

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The Virgin Birth of Jesus Matt. 1:20

The Virgin Birth of Jesus Matt. 1:20 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Many preachers and teachers deny the Virgin Birth of Jesus.  That’s why, when we started the church, we wrote down our statement of faith and included the fact that WE BELIEVE in the Virgin Birth.  Just look at all that...

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The shepherds, the first visitors.

The Shepherd’s, The First Visitors (Luke 2:1-20) In this lesson we will look at the shepherds who were the first to visit the Lord Jesus Christ after his birth. Also in the passage for this lesson we see that the phrase “in a manger” is found three times. God is...

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