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A Humble Birth

On January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

Christmas day was on a Sunday this year, which meant we gathered for worship and fellowship. Our church had a wonderful service on Christmas morning. This is my message from the service. Here's the link to Luke 2:1-20. Introduction One of the reasons we have four gospels rather than one is that each of them, …

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Advent Week 4: What Do You Want for Christmas?

On December 20, 2022December 19, 2022 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

Here's the link to Luke 1:46-55, 67-79. Introduction In general, I’ve had two experiences in my life when it comes to Christmas “wish lists.” When I was growing up, I would make a “wish list.” Sometimes I got items on my list, sometimes I didn’t. Truth is, while I was growing up my Mom was …

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Advent Week 3: A Holy Intersection

On December 13, 2022 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

Here's the link to Luke 1:26-45. Introduction Let me begin with a question: Do we believe God’s plans intersect with our lives? Do we believe God can include us in accomplishing his larger purposes? Can and does God include you in what he’s doing all around you? For the last couple of weeks we’ve looked …

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Advent Week 2: Finishing God’s Sentences (Or Trying To!)

On December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came to her and said, "Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you." But she …

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Advent Week 1: Faith and Disappointment

On November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 By Derek MelansonLeave a comment

In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest of Abijah’s division named Zechariah. His wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. Both were righteous in God’s sight, living without blame according to all the commands and requirements of the Lord. But they had no children because …

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