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Jesus Is Everything To Me
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 27, 2021 (message contributor)
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1. The Gift Of The Mediator
Contributed on Nov 27, 2021
Scripture says that Jesus is our "mediator." What is a mediator and what did Jesus do to fill that need in our lives?
OPEN: Humorist Dave Barry once wrote about gifts that were given to Jesus by the Wise Men. He suggested that if you carefully analyzed what the Bible tells us, you’d find there was an overlooked theological fact in the story. There is no mention of wrapping paper. Now why would the wisemen not use ...read more
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2. The Sign Of A Savior In Swaddling Clothes
Contributed on Dec 4, 2021
A good sign catches our attention and sends a clear message. What was it about the savior Jesus being wrapped and laid in a manger that God wanted us to see?
I’m going to introduce a few interesting billboards that I saw recently, but before I do, I want to point out that the mark of a good billboard/sign is that– 1) It should catch your attention and 2) It should give you a clear message. In progression I showed a billboard from KitKat candy that had ...read more
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3. The Gift Of The Sanctifying Savior
Contributed on Dec 12, 2021
Jesus was sent to "sanctify" us. What does that mean and what difference can it make in your life?
In Luke we’re told that the Shepherds went to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus. But back in 1999, someone not only went to see the baby Jesus… they took him home. They took him from the Daly Plaza in Chicago, IL and though authorities found Him and returned Him to the nativity, someone stole him ...read more
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4. The Gift That Redeems
Contributed on Dec 18, 2021
Anna told others that "the redemption of Jerusalem" had come. And that's what Jesus had come to do - redeem the lost. But what does "redeem" mean, and why should it matter to us?
OPEN: Christmas is a busy season for most people. There are the decorations, bright lights, Christmas caroling, and all kinds of family gatherings, Church and school activities it can wear a person out. One woman, for example waited until last minute to send out her Christmas cards. She had 49 ...read more
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5. Born To Be A Priest
Contributed on Dec 25, 2021
Hebrews spends a lot of time focusing on Jesus as our High Priest. But what does that mean to us, and what difference can it make in our lives?
Philip Yancey , in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” (Zondervan, 2002, p. 25) told of a Jesuit missionary - Matteo Ricci who went to China in 16th century. The missionary took along samples of religious art to illustrate the Christian story for people who had never heard it. He was pleased that ...read more