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Before Bethlehem
Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2023 (message contributor)
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1. Christ The Eternal Word
Contributed on Dec 4, 2023
Jesus had His birth in Bethlehem, but not His beginning, because He has always been.
Christ the Eternal Word John 1:1-3 Rev. Brian Bill December 2-3, 2023 Are you aware many of our mental images about Christmas come from medieval art, Christmas cards, or Christmas carols? Speaking of Christmas carols, sometimes it’s challenging for kids to sing the lyrics correctly. • For ...read more
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2. Christ The True Light
Contributed on Dec 11, 2023
Jesus brings life into our deadness and light into our darkness.
Christ the True Light John 1:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill December 9-10, 2023 How many of you have Christmas lights up on your house or in your yard? Anyone with more than the 25,000 Clark Griswald put up in Christmas Vacation? He was determined to win the Christmas light competition by having more ...read more
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3. Christ The Life Giver
Contributed on Dec 18, 2023
When you receive and believe in Christ, you become a child of God.
Christ the Life Giver John 1:10-13 Rev. Brian Bill December 16-17, 2023 I’ve mentioned before that fellow pastors are some of my favorite people. It’s a joy to partner in gospel ministry with our pastors at Edgewood and with other pastors in the community. One of my favorite shepherds is Ed ...read more
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4. Christ The Incarnate Son
Contributed on Dec 23, 2023
The story of Christmas is all about the return of God’s glory!
Christ the Incarnate Son John 1:14 Rev. Brian Bill December 23-24, 2023 This week, I read an article from a pastor giving advice to fellow pastors about preparing their Christmas sermons: “Dear partner in preaching, here’s a word of advice as you prepare your Christmas Eve sermon: keep it short, ...read more