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Wise Men From the East
1. Wisdom Produces Care and Action Matthew records that when Jesus was born, some wise men from the east came to Jerusalem with their stated objective to worship Jesus (Matt 2:1-2). While we do not know how long they traveled, historians believe that they must have traveled at least 800
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I Like Your Christ, but Not Your Christianity
1. Biggest Obstacle to Jesus’ Message Mahatma Gandhi said, “I like your Christ, but not your Christianity”. That is a sentiment many of us would sympathize with and acknowledge. It is not just having some human weaknesses among those who call themselves Christian. Sometimes it is more sinister – the
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Purpose of God’s Blessings
1. Society for Benefit of Non-members! “The church is the only society on earth that exists for the benefit of non-members”, said William Temple. When God called Abraham, He said, “I will bless you… and you will be a blessing… all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis
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United in a Resurrection Like His
1. Hope of a Meaningful Life The gospel is God’s promise that our life, values, actions, the cross, death, and resurrection in some way will follow a pattern of Jesus’. Christ’s life/death/resurrection is the hope of a meaningful/purposeful life – along with Christ, in the current creation as well as