THE SHEPHERDS WHO WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS

There were shepherds “abiding in the fields” near Bethlehem, which is was only eight miles from Jerusalem. These shepherds were probably tending the many sheep needed from flocks that were uniquely designated for sacrifice at the Temple in Jerusalem. The shepherds were educated in the specific quality of animal required for the sacrifices, and it […]

Why Tell Lowly Shepherds?

Christmas greetings! What makes this a wonderful time of year, when so many are hurting and struggling in this difficult time?  Simply this: our problems are not the complete picture. Our Lord Jesus entered a world in turmoil, too. His coming gives us the hope to deal with our present challenges, and the glorious eternity that awaits! […]

The Star of Christmas – A Special Sign in Heaven

  The Star God spoke to the Magi through the prophet Daniel to let them know 600 years earlier that His Messiah would be coming. Daniel was the prime minister of Babylon during two successive administrations; the Babylonians and Media-Persia. God wants us to know Him and enjoy His glory. The intent of the physical […]

The Heresy of The New Evangelicalism (AKA The Emerging Church)

DECEPTION Pastor, “Power, Prestige, and Wealth are all Yours if you just Tell Them  What They Want to Hear” This is perhaps the most insidious of all the heretical deceptions to come upon biblical Christianity.  It is characterized by catering to the desires of the people. Instead of being inculcated with God’s Word and having […]

The Innkeeper( Do You Have Time For God This Christmas?)

Dr. Mike MurphyDecember 18,2020 “I just do not have time for all this!  With all the people pouring into this town, I have to make the most of each minute.  I have to strike while the iron is hot.  It would just not be good business to do otherwise.  This census has brought me an opportunity that I may never see again.  Every inch of space in this town is needed right now, and I can get whatever price I want for the space I have.  Now is not the time for me to be giving out free rooms!  Not …

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