Christmas 1 – December 27, 2020

“(In the Census) Only One Mattered” – Luke 2:1 Introduction: 2020 numbers We have heard a lot about numbers in 2020, and I have enjoyed that to some extent, because numbers and dates stick in my brain. But most of the 2020 numbers have not been ones to truly enjoy...

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Advent Week 4 – December 20, 2020

“Ponder… with Mary” – Luke 2:19 Introduction: From self-centered to philanthropist Many of you, I’m sure, will remember the classic 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell. On February 1, self-centered and sour TV meteorologist Phil Connors, along with news producer Rita and a cameraman, travel from...

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Advent Week 3 – December 13, 2020

“Praise… with Elizabeth” – Luke 1:39-45 Introduction: A long, dark hallway “Daddy?” A little child touched his father’s forehead. The dad opened his eyes, fixed on the digital clock by his bed. It read 1:45. That would be a.m. “Yeah, son.” “I need to go to the bathroom.” “Fine, Pal....

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Advent Week 1 – November 29, 2020

“Prepare… with John” – Luke 3:1-16 1.Unprepared for bullies Nadin Khoury was thirteen years old, five foot two and weighed – soaking wet – one-hundred pounds. Nadin and his family escaped war-torn Liberia. Once in America, his family settled in Philadelphia. In 2011, Nadin Khoury was a new kid in...

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Advent Week 2 – December 6, 2020

“Pray… with Zechariah” – Luke 1:5-25 Introduction: Family Life In the first year of their marriage, when his wife became sick with a fever, her husband insisted, “I’m taking you to the hospital for a complete checkup.” What a caring and compassionate man! In the second year of their marriage,...

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