Six Ways To Miss Christmas
Dr. Michael W. Wesley Sr.
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In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
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This was the first enrollment, when Quirin'i-us was governor of Syria.
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And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city.
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And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,
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to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
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And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered.
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And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Luke 2:1-7 Study Resources
Sermons
Christmas: Perfectly Timed Inconvenience
Pastor Ray P. Smith
In Luke 2, we learn a lot about God and His timing and how Christmas teaches us how God does all things very well in His time.
Christmas Message #2 - Luke 1:26-38 & 2:1-7
Bill Luebkemann
Great to be back with you and welcome to Hope from the Word with Pastor Bill Luebkemann of Calvary Chapel of Marlton. During this time of year, you have many opportunities to serve the people around you. Are you willing to answer God's call? Today's broadcast will inspire and challenge us as we continue with the Christmas story. We pick up with Mary's response of faith to God's call. She seemed to understand that nothing is impossible with God! Although Zachariah didn't believe this, Mary did. What an example for us today to follow. From Luke, chapter one, picking up in verse thirty-seven, here's Pastor Bill...
Christmas Message Part 1 - Luke 1:26-38 and 2:1-7
Bill Luebkemann
We're truly thankful for this time together with you. This is Hope from the Word and that's exactly what we pray you're left with each day: hope! You know a lot of things are said and believed about Mary and the birth of Christ, but sadly much of it isn't true! If Mary was not a virgin and Christ is not virgin born, then why celebrate Christmas? There would be no hope of peace on earth and good will toward men if Jesus wasn't the Son of the Most High. It would all be a lie. But it's not a lie, it's the truth, and today we'll explore the historical record in the gospel of Luke when Mary receives the angelic announcement concerning our Savior's birth. Here's Pastor Bill Luebkemann...
When Jesus Was Born - A
Jack Hibbs
From the rising of the star in the East leading the wise men, to Jesus being born in the land of Israel, it was all on God’s terms. His perfect purpose to save His people, including you and me today, was coming to pass.
Dreaming Of A Right Christmas - Part 2
Pastor Ray P. Smith
The Christmas season is one of many distractions. It is easy to lose oneself in the hustle and bustle. We need to develop the right PACE.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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