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Date: January 29, 2012
Title: Father Or Higher Power
Topic: Personal Relationship with Christ
Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7
At times we will hear a person, after having narrowly escaped danger, refer to a “higher power” that saved them from harm. We must then wonder how they pray to that higher power when other needs arise. In this week’s sermon, we will talk about how Jesus wants to be more than some obscure force in our life; he wants to be our Father.
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Date: January 22, 2012
Title: God's Word in My Heart
Topic:
Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16
Who guides and directs you in making decisions? The Old Testament Psalmist also asked that question when he said, “How can a young man keep his way pure?” We will discover his answer in this week’s sermon.
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Date: January 15, 2012
Title: He Brought His Brother to Jesus
Topic: Discipleship
Scripture: John 1:35-51
Have you ever met someone who made such a great impression on you that you wanted others to meet him? This was Andrew’s experience. When he met Jesus, he then led his brother John to meet him too. In this week’s sermon, we are going to talk about who led you to Christ and who you will introduce to Him.
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Date: January 08, 2012
Title: Don't Worry
Topic: Worry
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Jesus once said, "Do not worry about your life." Is that possible today?
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Date: January 01, 2012
Title: You're Covered
Topic: God's Abiding Presence
Scripture: Psalm 115
Do you have a trusted friend on whom you can always count to cover for you when you need it? The people of Israel needed help as they faced some giant enemy nations in battle. That help is also there for us, and in this week’s sermon we will look at a beautiful song written about it.
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Date: January 01, 2012
Title: You're Covered
Topic: God's Abiding Presence
Scripture: Psalm 115
Do you have a trusted friend on whom you can always count to cover for you when you need it? The people of Israel needed help as they faced some giant enemy nations in battle. That help is also there for us, and in this week’s sermon we will look at a beautiful song written about it.
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Date: December 25, 2011
Title: Awakened to the Message of Christmas
Topic: Christmas
Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; John 1:1-13
What does the message of Christmas mean to you? It is just the story of a baby who was born in crude circumstances, or more than that? As we celebrate the holiday with our families, may our eyes be opened to the true meaning of Christmas.
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Date: December 18, 2011
Title: I Will Return
Topic: Second Coming of Christ
Scripture: Matthew 24:36-42
In 1942, General Douglas MacArthur told the Filipino people that he would return. His promise was met in 1945 when he presented himself to them as victor over the Japanese army. Our Lord Jesus likewise promised his disciples that he would return. We will discuss the fulfillment of that promise in our sermon this week.
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Date: December 11, 2011
Title: Take the Mystery Out of Christmas and What Do You Have?
Topic: Christmas
Scripture: Luke 1:26-31 & Matthew 1:18-24
We remember national leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King with a holiday in their honor. Christmas is another of those occasions when we close our businesses, schools, and post offices. However, Jesus was more than just another great leader. His birth is surrounded with mystery, and we will talk about it in this week’s sermon.
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Date: December 04, 2011
Title: Advent Is a Great Time to Share the Gospel
Topic: Advent
Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21
Have you ever regretted missing an opportunity to talk to a loved one about the Lord? The season of Advent offers many situations to talk about repentance and forgiveness. In this week’s sermon, the Old Testament Prophet Ezekiel will give us some help in sharing the Gospel.
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Date: November 27, 2011
Title: Oh Lord, Make Yourself Known
Topic: Advent
Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9
Have you ever prayed this prayer, “O Lord, make yourself known to me”? The Old Testament Prophet Isaiah prayed that prayer many times. God has various ways of revealing himself to us. This week we are going to talk about some of the ways we can experience God, and the greatest way in which he makes himself known to us.
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Date: November 20, 2011
Title: Finishing Strong
Topic: Perseverance
Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3
Have you ever known someone who is very enthused about their work in the church and often talks about their faith, but years later barely even shows evidence of being a Christian? The Bible compares the Christian walk to running a race, and one biblical writer has good advice for a strong finish.
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Date: November 13, 2011
Title: Evaluating Your Congregation
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: I Peter 5:1-5, 12b
Being social beings, we need to join others in a congregation with a common faith in the Lord as our Savior. As members of the church, it is good to evaluate ourselves so we don’t stray from our mission and goals. In this week’s sermon, we will learn some advice in regard to standing fast in the faith.
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Date: November 06, 2011
Title: The Devil Made Me Do It
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: I Peter 5:8-9
How much of what we do wrong is our own doing and how much is Satan’s fault? The devil tempted Jesus in the desert, our first parents in the Garden of Eden, and he tempts us in our times of trial. In this week’s sermon, we will ponder the idea of a personal devil.
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Date: October 30, 2011
Title: Describe Your Relationship With God
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: I Peter 5:6-7, 10-11
Last month we relived some of the terrible events on September 11, 2001. Our nation was attacked, and 3,000 people were killed. Many of those caught in these attacks, finding themselves inadequate to handle the situation, turned to God for help. It is true that we do live in a fallen world and will all have our 9-11’s. Where do we turn when we are crushed?
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Date: October 23, 2011
Title: Christians' Lives Are Different
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: I Peter 4:1-11
The Bible teaches that if we are committed to Jesus Christ, our lives will be different. In the past, some have interpreted this thought by banning card playing and dancing. In today’s culture, it seems that anything goes. So which is correct? We will study St. Peter’s words this week to learn the answer.
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Date: October 16, 2011
Title: Do Not Erase
Topic: Discouragement
Scripture: II Timothy 2:8
Life can get real complicated at times. Disappointments and fears challenge our sense of security. However, God’s Word has a simple, but profound bit of counsel to sustain us as we face those moments in our lives. We will consider that counsel in this week’s sermon.
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Date: October 09, 2011
Title: What If?
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: I Peter 3:13-18
Christians often talk about peace, joy, comfort, and forgiveness. However, having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can also cause suffering and hardship. In this week’s sermon, we will discuss what it means to suffer for our Christian faith, and how to prepare for that suffering.
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Date: October 02, 2011
Title: Evangelism in the Home
Topic: Family and Home
Scripture: I Peter 3:1-7
The Bible warns Christians about marrying non-Christians. However, this does happen, and the marriage can be a good one. In this week's sermon, we will talk about how a Christian wife can win over her nonbelieving husband for Christ.
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Date: Sepember 25, 2011
Title: Respect for Authority
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17
We enjoy our freedom. However, it seems that we have taken our freedom too far and lost respect for authority and our leaders. In this week’s sermon, the book of I Peter will help us learn about living in submission to our rulers, even when they are unjust, and how it also applies to our homes.
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Date: September 18, 2011
Title: Don't Worry
Topic: Worry
Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34
Are you a worry wart? Most of us have our moments of worry. We worry about our children, our parents, our health, and our finances, thinking of the worst possible scenarios. Worry does not help us escape evil, but instead makes us ill prepared to cope when evil comes. In this week’s sermon, we will talk about what Jesus taught regarding our concerns for the future.
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Date: September 11, 2011
Title: God's People
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: I Peter 2:9-12
Since the fall into sin, this world has lived in rebellion to its Creator. Our Bibles tell how spiritually bankrupt human nature was in that day, and today’s media tells us that it basically has not changed. However, St. Peter delivers a message that is a breath of fresh air on this subject. Please join us this Sunday.
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Date: September 04, 2011
Title: Living Stones in a Spiritual House
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8
It seems every day we hear news of terrible events happening in our world. We have to wonder where the church is in all this. We’ll talk about the community of faith in this week’s sermon.
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Date: August 28, 2011
Title: How Much Time Do We Have for Christ?
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3, Hebrews 5:11-14
In order for a relationship to grow, people must have time for each other. This is true between a husband and wife, parents and children, and close friends. This truth also applies to our relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus has a lot of time for us; do we have time for Him?
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Date: August 21, 2011
Title: God's Word Is Creative
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25
Is the Church a power to be dealt with in our day, or does it not matter much? Imagine spending an hour with one of the builders of the early Church and learning what their greatest power was as they mingled with people of their day. We will talk about that power in this week’s sermon.
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Date: August 14, 2011
Title: Trust and Obey
Topic: Study on I Peter
Scripture: 1 Peter 1:31-25
Can Christians expect to live the same type of life as those who have never met the Savior? St. Peter tells believers in Christ they should not be conformed to evil desires, but live a holy life instead. However, he has some encouragement for unbelievers as well. We find out what he says in this week’s sermon.
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Date: August 07, 2011
Title: Living with Christian Hope
Topic: God's Abiding Presence
Scripture: I Peter 1:1-9
On what do you base your security for the future? Our families give us security in knowing that, when things go wrong, they will be with us as quickly as can be. Yet, as good as that family is, it can be taken away in death. In this week’s sermon, St. Peter describes a security that can never pass away or be taken from us.
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Date: July 31, 2011
Title: Hang On
Topic: Troubles
Scripture: Psalm 13
During dark times in our lives, we may wonder how long we must endure the trial. As Christians, we ask that question with our eyes turned upward to God. In this week’s sermon, we will look at some words by King David who, in his hour of trial, asked some heart-wrenching questions of God, but learned to trust the Lord’s steadfast love.
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Date: July 24, 2011
Title: Help Them Understand
Topic: End Times
Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51
The Gospel is so simple that a child can understand and yet so profound that the greatest mind cannot penetrate its truth. Our Lord Jesus explained the Kingdom of God by using parables. In this week’s sermon, we will talk about one of his more difficult parables explaining who will inherit the Kingdom of God.
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Date: July 17, 2011
Title: The Day of Grace Will End
Topic: Grace
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
We often call this day “the day of grace.” People are free to turn their backs on Jesus. God freely forgives them if they repent and accepts them into the Kingdom. However, Jesus told a parable about a day when His grace will end and the judgement will come. We will discuss that day in this week’s sermon.
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Date: July 10, 2011
Title: Why Do We Go to Church?
Topic: Gospel Message
Scripture: Matthew 13:108, 18-23
We have numerous reasons for attending church. Some go because it is a habit; others want to visit with old friends. While these are good reasons to attend church, one is a basic reason to attend. We will talk about the importance of church attendance in this week’s sermon.
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Date: July 03, 2011
Title: What's Going On Inside?
Topic: Faith in Action
Scripture: Romans 7:21-25
Do you ever wonder why we sometimes act in ways that later grieve our hearts? People have been asking themselves that question since the beginning of time. This week’s sermon will help us understand the reasons we wrestle with those inner battles.
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Date: June 26, 2011
Title: Let Your Weight Down
Topic: Trust
Scripture: Psalm 131
Some of us believe we are masters of our own destiny, and we live as if everything depends on us. Then life throws a curveball and we don’t know where to turn. In this week’s sermon, we will talk about a person who was helpless against the obstacles in his life, but knew where to turn in order to conquer them.
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Date: June 19, 2011
Title: A Powerful Witness
Topic: Family and Home
Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20
Our calendars remind us of some important holidays, which give us the opportunity to honor important people and events in our lives. One such event in the life of the Church included Jesus’ last words to his disciples. His words also describe the role of the Christian father. On this Father’s Day, we remember the opportunities and responsibilities associated with this important holiday.
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Date: June 12, 2011
Title: Let the Voice of the Lord Be Heard
Topic: Holy Spirit
Scripture: Acts 2
How far would you go to defend the Church of Christ? As members of that Church, we enjoy many blessings. However, at times we must also endure suffering to defend it. On this Pentecost Sunday, we will hear how Christ’s Church began and gain inspiration from a young man who centuries later paid a huge price when it was threatened.
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Date: June 05, 2011
Title: A Controversial Answer
Topic: Heaven
Scripture: John 14:5, 6
How do you get to heaven? That question has been asked by people throughout history. Jesus gave his disciples the answer to that question, and that answer still stirs dissention in people today. We will talk about his provocative answer in this week’s sermon.
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Date: May 29, 2011
Title: Jesus' Answer to a Basic Question
Topic: Heaven
Scripture: John 14:1-3
We have many questions when it comes to the Christian faith. Those questions often invoke lively discussions. In this week’s sermon, Jesus is having a religious discussion with his disciples, and he answers an important question they faced: Is there life after death?
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Date: May 22, 2011
Title: What's to Become of Me?
Topic: Personal Relationship with Christ
Scripture: John 14:1-7
We have heard it said that only two things in life are certain: death and taxes. But Jesus came to this earth to add a third item to that list. Join us this week as we talk about a sure knowledge we can have when we trust Him.
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Date: May 15, 2011
Title: Are You Missing Something?
Topic: Personal Relationship with Christ
Scripture: John 10:1-10
Have you ever listened to someone tell about their glorious experiences with the Lord, and you wonder why you have few of the same? Are you are missing something in your Christian life? In this week’s sermon we will talk about walking through life with Jesus Christ and what it means to experience him in a personal manner.
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Date: May 08, 2011
Title: First Then I Met Him
Topic: Personal Relationship with Christ
Scripture: John 20:24-31
Most of us first met Jesus Christ as a child in Sunday school and church. We learned the Bible stories and that God loves us. Now, as an adult, we still love Jesus and do not ever want to leave him; but is something missing? This week we will learn about a person whose doubts were replaced with assurance, peace, and comfort when he met Jesus Christ in a personal way.
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Date: May 01, 2011
Title: Yes We Can
Topic: Faith in Action
Scripture:
Is your Christian faith theoretical or a personal way of life?
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Date: April 24, 2011
Title: He Is Risen
Topic: Resurrection of Jesus
Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
The thought of a person dying without faith in the risen Christ is extremely humbling. Some, however, make light of rejecting eternal life in heaven. It is the Easter message that gives us a whole new understanding of the future. Join us this week as we learn of the glorious days to come through Jesus’ resurrection.
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Date: April 17
Topic: Response to God's Love
Scripture: Mark 11:1-10
Have you ever wondered why Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a colt that first Palm Sunday knowing he would suffer and die on the cross? What reason would he have to willingly suffer such a horrible death at the hands of his enemies? Listen this week as we talk about the answer to those questions.
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Date: April 10, 2011
Title: Capture Our Hearts, Lord
Topic: Spiritual Need
Scripture: John 9:35-41
Has the Gospel message affected your life in any way? In order for the Lord to work miracles in your life, something very important must first happen. This week we will look at three persons whose lives were changed by their meeting with the Lord and how our lives can also be changed during this Lenten season.
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Date: April 03, 2011
Title: Open Our Eyes, Lord
Topic: Spiritual Awakening
Scripture: John 9:35-38
We are taught that it is not wise to discuss religion or politics in a mixed group. Many topics concerning the church are not basic truths upon which our faith is built. However, some are very important and will determine our eternal destiny. Which questions are important? Listen this week to learn the answer.
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Date: March 27, 2011
Title: Age Doesn't Count
Topic: Study On II Timothy
Scripture: II Timothy 4:12
Can a Christian ever retire from being God’s servant? When our days are almost over and our strength wanes, what can we do for the Kingdom of God? Find out what one person did to further the Kingdom.
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Date: March 20, 2011
Title: Pass It On
Topic: Study On II Timothy
Scripture: II Timothy 2:1-7
Industry, business, athletics, and academia are all out recruiting gifted people to labor in their institutions. What about the Church? Are we to recruit workers, and if so, who do we recruit? Find out what the Bible tells us in this week’s sermon.
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Date: March 13, 2011
Title: Growing Involves Making Wise Choices
Topic: Choices in Life
Scripture: Luke 10:38-42
A wise man once said, “Life is a sum of all your choices.” It is true that we make a lot of choices – from when to get out of bed in the morning to deciding who to marry. We want our decisions to be wise. How can our choices make a positive difference in our lives and to those we touch?
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Date: March 06, 2011
Title: Your Bible
Topic: Study On II Timothy
Scripture: II Timothy 3:14-17
Is your Bible wearing out from use, or is it gathering dust while sitting on the shelf? If it is used faithfully, it can bring many blessings to your life. In this week’s sermon, we will learn of the numerous ways in which the Bible can change our lives.
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Date: February 27, 2011
Title: Fan Into Flame the Gift Which Is In You
Topic: Study On II Timothy
Scripture: II Timothy 1:612
We often talk about growing physically, mentally, or socially. But are we growing spiritually as well? St. Paul encouraged Timothy to continue in his faith walk, and he encourages us as well. In this week’s sermon, we will talk about what the benefits of that advice can be for our everyday lives.
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Date: February 20, 2011
Title: Suffering Is Part of the Christian Faith
Topic: Study On II Timothy
Scripture: II Timothy 1:8-12, 2, 8-10
What causes us the most suffering in this world? Is it not the things for which we feel most passionate? St. Paul suffered for his faith in Christ. In this week’s sermon, we will talk about what causes followers of Christ to suffer.
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Date: February 13, 2011
Title: Ashamed of Christ
Topic: Choices in Life
Scripture: II Timothy 1:8, 12
Why do we sometimes hesitate to talk to those in our community about the difference Christ makes in our life? Is it because we fear our faith might reflect poorly on our intellect or perhaps people will think we are gullible? In this week’s sermon we will talk about the seriousness of being ashamed of Christ and when we should not speak up concerning our faith
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Date: February 06, 2011
Title: Shake and Shine
Topic: Faith in Action
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
How does God want me to use my life? Can I really make a positive difference in this world? We are going to look at how Jesus answered those questions in this week's sermon.
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Date: January 30, 2011
Title: Carry On
Topic: Study On II Timothy
Scripture: II Timothy 1
St. Paul wrote his final words to his faithful dear friend, Timothy, while sitting in a prison cell. His words to young Timothy are fitting for us as well: Your baptism is only the beginning of your spiritual walk. Continue your faithfulness to the Gospel message. The world is full of people needing to hear it.
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Date: January 23, 2011
Title: Guard The Gospel
Topic: Study On II Timothy
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1
The comfort that Paul brings to the young pastor Timothy speaks to all believers regardless of age or place in the Church.
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Date: January 16, 2011
Title: A Time of Transition
Topic: Coming to Faith
Scripture: John 1:19-34
To reveal that Jesus is the Son of God is the most difficult task that God has to do. This biblical truth is not simply something that people learn intellectually and believe it. The Holy Spirit must open the person’s heart, and then the individual can accept or reject this revelation. What will you do with this knowledge?
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Date: January 09, 2011
Title: What Impression Does Your House Give to the Community?
Topic: Choices in Life
Scripture: Acts 12 & 16
The Bible talks about the unique place a house can have in the building of God’s Kingdom.
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Date: January 02, 2011
Title: Christmas Is About Answered Prayer
Topic: Christmas
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
God’s faithful response to the prayer calls for a response on the part of you and me. Like a gift that has been offered, it is to be received.
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