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We hope the unique
focus of the
messages and music
will be a blessing and
an encouragement in
your daily walk, as we
praise the king, and
proclaim and prepare
for the coming
kingdom of God!
These are a few of my Favorite Things
Tony Dart    E-mail Tony
Church of God, Faith of Abraham   Cashmere, Washington
Do you want to hear about some good news?  Do you think prophecy's
not that important in the big scheme of things?  Have you really examined
what the physical kingdom on earth will physically be?  What will it be
like?  What will be there?  Well thankfully, God's word has given us plenty
of descriptions of our coming residence.        
Matthew 13:41-46; Psalm 67:1-7; Isaiah 11:1-16; Isaiah 35:1-10; Micah
4:1-13; Joel 3:16-21; Ezekiel 47:1-12
Luke's Account of the Birth of Jesus
Pastor Terry M. Ferrell   E-mail Terry
Greenville Church of God, 217 White Oak Road, Greenville, SC 29605
Luke 2:1-11
In today's message, Pastor Ferrell recounts the story familiar to us all.  Or
maybe not so familiar?  As we look closer at Luke's account, we might
notice not everything we think we know about the Christmas story is
there.  But, what is there is very powerful and very important to our
understanding.  Grab a cup of hot chocolate, and meditate a while on the
story you've heard so many times but may not have really heard at all.
Genuine Soul Food    John 6:35,41,48,51
Pastor Steve Taylor   
E-mail Steve
Lakeshore Bible Church  Tempe, Arizona
Today's message continues the series focusing on the great "I Am"
statements by Jesus in the book of John.  Have you ever eaten the real
"soul food?"  Jesus tells us not to work only for the bread that perishes,
but to work for the bread that lasts forever.  Are you nourished on the
bread of life?
Not Legalism But...
Pastor Wally Winner     E-mail Wally     Acts 15:1-6
Joy Fellowship Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith
In this series on the book of Acts, we're examining the church of the
first-century Christians and what we can learn from this dedicated
fellowship of believers today. Today, we look how the early church
handled difficulties.  The controversy as recorded in Acts 15 was really an
issue of legalism and freedom.  They all met face to face and talked out
their differences and looked for the leading of God's Spirit.  After all the
information was gathered, a decision was reached. It says they were all
of "one mind".  It was not settled by taking a vote.  We should ask
ourselves, "How will our decisions affect the united witness of the church
to the lost?"  Christian liberty is important, but so is Christian love.
The Voice of Tomorrow Broadcast with Pastor Dale Swartz
A broadcast ministry of Kingdom Ministries, Inc (Litchfield, Minnesota).  
Kingdom Ministries is a completely faith-based ministry created to simply
and clearly proclaim the message of the Kingdom of God and to share
God's love in a practical way.  In today's message, we examine some of
the aspects of God's coming kingdom.  Who will be the king?  Where will
it be?  What will we be doing?  Find out today.
Revelation 20:4-6; 5:10; Isaiah 2; 35; Acts 1:10,11; Matthew 6
Today's message:  
Thy Kingdom Come
A Teachable Moment, Part Two
Pastor Dave Hixon    E-mail Dave
Brush Creek Church of God   Tipp City, Ohio
Do you ever wonder why God allows bad things to happen throughout the
world?  The world wonders too.  And the world is looking for answers.  
That means there's something we need to know.  Sometimes God is
allowing a bad situation to give us the opportunity to answer and share
what we have that the world really needs.
Matthew 23; Acts 3; Jeremiah 18
How to be Content
Pastor Mike Montgomery    E-mail Mike
Guthrie Grove Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith   Pelzer, South
Carolina
We're always sure that if we only get one more thing that we'll finally be
happy.  But then once we have it, we find we're still longing for something
else.  In today's message, we learn the Apostle Paul's secret to true
contentment and where true satisfaction comes.
Coming Alongside an Outsider
Pastor Jeff Fletcher  E-mail Jeff
Bethel Church of God of the Abrahamic Faith, Pelzer, South Carolina
It's not easy when you feel like you don't belong.  It can be even harder
to learn you can never belong.  That's where we were.  We all were
outsiders.  We had no chance.  We had no hope.  And then, like Philip,
someone came alongside us and guided us and showed us the way.  
Someone shared the truth and answered our questions.  Someone
made us feel like we belong in God's family.  And now, it's up to us to
be a church where everyone belongs.  It's up to us to come alongside
the outsiders, and bring them in.
Acts 8:12; Deuteronomy 23:1; Isaiah 56
Pursued
Honorary Elder Ed Goit
Glad Tidings Church of God   Fonthill, Ontario, Canada
Have you ever felt pursued or cornered?  Do you experience times in
your life when all seems lost?  Does everything look hopeless?  When
Pharaoh's army pursued the Israelites, they felt trapped.  They could see
the enemy fast approaching, but they were told to keep their eyes on the
Lord and go forward.  In the same way, it's up to us to keep focused
ahead on the Lord when we are being pursued by our adversary.
1 Corinthians 10:11,12; Exodus 14:5-9; 13:15; Ephesians 6:11
Voices of Praise at His Birth
Pastor Rex Cain
12-23-1973
Sometimes during the Christmas season, it's easy to forget the real
meaning and message of the Gospel account of the birth of the Son of
God.  The Almighty, by a miraculous and direct intervention, changed
the course of history and the lives of all His believers who have trusted
since that wonderful night.  And that is why we celebrate.  That is why
we remember.  And that is why we share the true message of
Christmas and the second advent we are awaiting.
The Gift of the Giver
Pastor Russell Dickerson
12-7-1975
During this season, it's common for us to gather and exchange gifts.  
And we all can probably quote the verse of John 3:16: "
For God so loved
the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth
in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.
"  But what's so
important about the verse?  Think about it.  God
gave.  He gave His
Son
.  He gave His son for us.  He exchanged His Son for us!  And that
was the world's greatest gift!
We Have Seen His Star
Pastor Cecil Smead
12-22-1968
We all know the story about the "wise men" who came from the East in
the Christmas story.  Or do we?  We see their depictions in movies and
plays.  We remember their three gifts and the significance of each.  But
maybe, we overlook why they came.  Thankfully, the Bible reminds us.  
The wise men said, "We are come to worship him."  During this
season, is that why we come together?
The Open Bible Pulpit:  ISAIAH 9:6 - "Prince of Peace"
Pastor Chuck Jones     Email Chuck      Visit Chuck's blog
Church of the Open Bible Pomona, California
Revisiting Pastor Chuck's series on Isaiah 9:6, we examine the
meanings of the titles in this prophecy repeated every year around
Christmas time and the biblical application for us.  What did it mean
when we are told Jesus will be the "Prince of Peace?"
Exodus 1:11; 18:21; 1 Samuel 8:12; 1 Kings 5:16; 1 Chronicles 15:27;
24:5; 2 Kings 9:26; Ephesians 2:13; Colossians 1:19; Matthew 10:34;
John 14:27
The Voice of Tomorrow Broadcast with Pastor Dale Swartz       
A broadcast ministry of
Kingdom Ministries, Inc (Litchfield, Minnesota).  
Kingdom Ministries is a completely faith-based ministry created to simply
and clearly proclaim the message of the Kingdom of God and to share
God's love in a practical way.  In today's message, we examine the
prophecy fulfilled from Isaiah 7:10-16 regarding God's promised one.
Today's message:
 Jesus The Christ, God's Son
Peace on Earth
Paul Rankin    E-mail Paul
During the Christmas season, we often focus only on the birth of the
child in Bethlehem.  But that's only part of the story.  We've a story to tell
to the nations.  It's a story of everlasting peace that is coming on earth.  
Are you sharing all of the parts of this wonderful story and the peace
that Christ will bring?
Luke 2:1-18; Isaiah 9:6,7; Zechariah 9:9,10; Genesis 49:8-12;
Revelation 5:1-14; Isaiah 2:1-4; Haggai 2:6-9; Zechariah 6:12,13;
Psalm 37:1-40; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10; Philippians 3:13-21
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