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Using The Old Testament During Christmas

Does the Old Testament say anything about Christmas? Abner Chou discusses the importance of the Old Testament as it relates to the coming of Jesus.

ARTICLES

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Leading in Hospitality this Christmas Season

The Christmas season is a time for celebrating God coming to Earth to redeem a fallen mankind, but for many, it is a time of great loneliness.

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Pastors Don’t Need to Reinvent the Christmas Season

Members often expect a church to be at its best during Christmas. Here are four principles for pastors to remember as the Christmas season begins.

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Reaching the Lost at Christmas Eve Service

Here are three things that you could do as a pastor to help your church invite friends and neighbors to your Christmas service.

Hanukkah is not the Jewish Christmas

Is there a connection between Hanukkah and Christmas? Much in every way.

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Advent Devotional Week 2: The Paradox of Christmas

While Augustus slept on silk sheets, Jesus slept in a manger. But the paradox of Christmas is that Jesus was indeed the Almighty. He was the Son of God.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION

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The Hero of Christmas │ Paul David Tripp

Discover the profound meaning of Christmas as bestselling author Paul David Tripp unveils Jesus, the great warrior who came to defeat Satan, sin, and death.

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