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Faith-Sharing Styles with Mark Mittelberg


Renowned apologist and evangelist Mark Mittelberg joins host Dave Stone to share his five 'faith-sharing styles,' and talk about the eternal impact of evangelism. This episode is packed with tools your congregation can use!


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Key Truths to Emphasize During Christmastime


Michael McKinley


The Christmas season represents an opportunity for pastors to teach on and emphasize a wide range of important doctrines. In the birth and infancy narratives as well as Scripture’s subsequent reflection on their meanings, we see a number of truths that are essential to the gospel message that we believe and preach. As you think through Christmas at your church, here are five doctrines (though there are certainly many more) that you might want to touch upon.


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Family Advent Devotional: The Virtues of Christmas Week 3


Marty Machowski


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Four Reasons to Enjoy Christmas Music


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Reaching the Lost at Christmas Eve Service


Ray Comfort


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Why the Light of Christmas is Meaningful to This Pastor’s Kid


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Manger Throne


Tony Wood


Manger Throne is a Christmas devotional to help you celebrate Advent. Each day thoughtfully examines lyrics from Christmas songs alongside Scripture and invites you to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. This 28-day devotional includes: Daily entries based on lyrics the author has written with or for well-known artists such as Michael W. Smith, Zach Williams, for KING and COUNTRY, and Phil Wickham, Scripture readings to help you meditate on the true meaning of Christmas, Written prayers to help jumpstart your conversation with God, and Beautiful illustrations to accompany the text.



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