Tag: Matthew 1:18-25

Christmas Interruption (Matthew 1:18-25)

MOTIVATE I have a like/dislike view of nativity scenes. While nativities may not always be realistic, they can be relevant opportunities to discuss the historic events that have changed and engaged the world. Nativity displays interrupt our normal schedules and sights to provoke us to wonder what this season – and all of life –…

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Christmas is for Keeping Promises (Matthew 1)

AUDIO:  MOTIVATE December, and the months before are a time of waiting​ ​for​ ​Christmas. ​​Quick vote with hands:​ ​ –       How​ ​many​ ​you​ ​can’t​ ​stand​ ​to​ ​wait​ ​on​ ​Christmas? –       How​ ​many​ ​of​ ​you​ ​as​ ​kids​ ​feel​ ​like​ ​it​ takes​ ​Christmas for-ev-er to arrive?!?​ ​ –       How​ ​many​ ​of you​ ​secretly​ ​unwrapped​ ​and​ ​rewrapped​ ​your​…

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