The Real Christmas Story – Jesus
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The Real Christmas Story – Jesus

Christmas is the birthday of a king. But, Jesus was not just ANY king. He was a king who left His throne in Heaven in order to come to Earth. His entire motivation was to save the world from their sin. Jesus chose to come to Earth not as a flashy king with a crown...

40 Days of First –  Sitting at His Feet
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40 Days of First – Sitting at His Feet

Sunday January 03, 2020 “Exodus 25:8-9- “Have the people of Israel build me a holy sanctuary so I can live among them. You must build this Tabernacle and its’ furnishings exactly according to the pattern I will show you.”  “So I can live among them!”   God’s, heart, God’s desire, has always been to live among the...

The Real Christmas Story – Herod
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The Real Christmas Story – Herod

Christmas is a wonderful time of giving gifts, but too often children are more focused on GETTING gifts. They make their wish lists, bug their parents to get them exactly what they want, and sometimes even throw fits if they get a different gift than what they wished for. Selfishness runs rampant during the holidays....

The Real Christmas Story – Shepherds
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The Real Christmas Story – Shepherds

Imagine that there is a new king about to be born. This isn’t just ANY king, though. This is the most important king that has ever been born. His arrival is going to change the world in ways that no one has ever evenimagined. So, if you were in charge of inviting guests to witness...

What Do You Want?
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What Do You Want?

https://www.facebook.com/Encountertexoma/videos/854849068673047 Sunday December 13, 2020 INTRODUCTION:  Friday morning I woke up with this question on my heart.  “What Do You Want?”  Around my house during the Christmas season that’s a question that is asked A LOT!  “What do you want for Christmas?”   Make me a list! Would you believe me if I told you there...

The Greatest Family in the World
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The Greatest Family in the World

https://www.facebook.com/Encountertexoma/videos/205848224436383 Sunday December 6, 2020 Matthew 16:18 (NLT)- “…. and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.” INTRODUCTION:  What is the church?  The Bible tells us that the church is people!  PEOPLE!  There are about twelve definitions of the church in the Bible but the one...

Peace in the Battle
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Peace in the Battle

Sunday November 29, 2020 Ephesians 6:10-18 (NLT)- Turn and Read WHAT IS PEACE?  The tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot.  Exemption from the rage and havoc of war!  Wholeness, completeness, contentment.  Can you describe your life as peaceful? ...

Thanksgiving Preparations
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Thanksgiving Preparations

Sunday November 22, 2020 1 Thessalonians 5:18- “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”  Not an easy verse for 2020 for a lot of people.  Thanksgiving is a reflection of my heart toward God!  It’s an attitude of my heart.  Even in the difficult seasons of...

The Fear of Rejection
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The Fear of Rejection

The Fear of Rejection Keynote Scripture: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” Proverbs 29:25 Rejection Traps: 1.) Overly...

The Real Christmas Story – Joseph
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The Real Christmas Story – Joseph

Joseph was a carpenter from Nazareth who thought his life was going exactly the way it should. He was engaged to be married to a young girl named Mary. He was excited about the future, until he found out Mary was pregnant – and he was NOT the father. Joseph made a plan to break...