Stealing Christmas

People have been trying to “steal” Christmas since the very beginning.  Villains both ancient and modern have tried to stop Christmas from happening or steal its lifegiving message.  However, no matter what tactics are used, Christmas can never be stolen and its message cannot be silenced.  Come with us as we learn the incredible value of Christmas and celebrate the blessing of our Savior’s birth.

Ruth is a beautiful book. It speaks so eloquently of the grace of God. In Ruth, I see a person with no spiritual advantages in life who is mightily used by God. She is special, because she is normal. She is one of us. Ruth has no superpowers, she has no amazing talents, she has no exceptional gifts, but she changed the world. Ruth did what any one of us can do, she made a choice.

Not anybody can be a Samson, or David, or an Elijah, or a Paul. But ANYONE can be a Ruth.

The Book of Ruth is one of the greatest short stories in world literature.  It has all the elements that make a good story, drama, sadness, joy, cute-meet, providence, great characters, and significance that goes beyond the story.  Many people today are going through personal "famines."  2020 has been a crazy year with many trials.  No one is unaffected by the pandemic, the social distancing, the lockdown, the quarantine, the economy, the divided country, divisive elections, and so much more.  This story will give hope and renewal to every heart.And, it is a love story.  Ruth reveals God's love for a Prodigal Family, God's love for a Pagan Girl, Ruth's love for Naomi, her mother in law, Boaz's love for Ruth, and it is a picture of Christ's love for the Church.

Our Team, the Church, will win because of our Captain and Champion, Jesus Christ. This message by Dr. Kelly Carr, Pastor, New Hope Community Church, #JesusChrist, #Church, #Lord,

Jesus Alone Possesses the Title as Captain of the Church by virtue of His Ministry for the Church in the Past, Present, and Future. Hebrews 12:2-3 Instructs all believers to focus on our Savior.

God is Good! He wants to Bless people. The question is "Are we Blessable?" "Are You Blessable?" We will see what Jesus had to say to answer this question in Luke 6:38.

What is Your B. Q.? Your Blessability Quotient. And what is your Faith Quotient?

God blesses us in various ways, but in many specific areas, He asks us to do something before we are blessed. That also requires faith on our part.

Jesus talked to His disciples in Luke 6:38 about the Blessings He wants to pour down upon us, but first He asks us to do something He was also willing to do, give.

God's favorite Team is The Church.  Every Sunday, indeed, every day, He tunes in to see how His favorite team is doing.  This series, Get in the Game, will focus on how each of us individual believers can make a difference for His Team.

Join the Winning Team, 6 Characteristics of Winning Teams, Ephesians 4:11-16 and Romans 12:4-5.

What happens to the human soul after death? Questions Concerning Death and the After Life.  What does the Bible Say? 9 Specific questions I am often asked.

We will examine, the journey of the soul after death for both the Unrighteous and the Righteous, and some Related Questions.

Are people with God or not with God after they die? Does the soul sleep or are we alive and conscious? Are we in a state of punishment or reward? Do our souls all go to a specific place? Is there a difference between where people go and what is the deciding factor?

#AfterLife, #Death, #Paradise, #Hades, #JourneyOfTheSoul, #EndTimes, #Prophecy,

The Resurrection Parade, 1 Corinthians 15:20-24, The Bible does not discuss simply one resurrection at the end of time. There are 7 Resurrections mentioned in the Bible, in which people are raised in "imperishable" bodies. Discover when these occur and where you will be in the Resurrection Parade. by Dr Kelly Carr

This is Your BEMA Seat Appointment Reminder with Jesus Christ.  Coming Soon. We get these appointment reminders by email, text, phone call, postcard, etc. 

The Apostle Paul set up an appointment Reminder for himself, and for the Corinthians.  For a very important and very exciting event.  The BEMA Seat Judgment where Christ presides to give out awards to faithful believers.  He said, "we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ."  What will that be like?  What awards will you win?  How can we prepare?