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What is a Mini-Series?
A Mini-Series is a small subset of lessons from a major series which covers a particular subject or book. The class numbers will be in reference to the major series rather than the mini-series.

Search Results

Messages with tag - Birth of Jesus Christ

Matthew (2013)
4 - God's Provision of a Savior [B]
Sunday, September 22, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Matthew 1:18-24 & Luke 1:26-35
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 50 mins 59 secs
"What's in a name?" Shakespeare wrote. "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Listen to this lesson to learn the remarkable significance of the name of Jesus and how it was prophesied over 700 years before His birth. Find out the reason for His miraculous conception by a creative act of the Holy Spirit rather than the result of Mary and Joseph having sex. See how the adoration of Mary is related to pagan practices and how the title, Son of God, indicates that Jesus, although fully human, shares all of the attributes of Deity.
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Matthew (2013)
5 - Arrival of the Messiah [B]
Sunday, September 29, 2013
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 2:1-5 & Galatians 4:4
Series: Matthew (2013)
Duration: 52 mins 9 secs
"Joy to the World! The Lord is come!" Listen to this lesson to learn that the Christmas story is always timely and should be celebrated year-round. Find out more accurate accounts of what happened at Christ's birth and how Luke's narrative is based on eyewitnesses and careful research. Discover who Caesar Augustus was and why God chose this as the ideal time for the Savior to be born. See how the shepherds followed the angels' bidding to spread the good news and how the birth of Christ is just as life-changing today as it was then.
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02 - Three Portraits of the Birth of Messiah - Luke: The Messianic Blessing
Sunday, December 18, 2016
by Robert Dean
Passage: Luke 1:1-2:20
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 54 mins 46 secs
“Joy to the World. The Lord is Come!” What makes the birth of Christ so unusual? Listen to this lesson to see that not only was His mother, Mary, a virgin but many remarkable things attended His birth. See two different Greek words used to explain that Jesus’ birth was a blessing to Mary and all mankind. Find out that the response to this event was rejoicing. Go through the details of what happened in Bethlehem and how it differs from the traditional versions. Learn that Jesus’ entrance into the world is still a reason for joy and gladness because He came to save us from our sin.
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2020 Christmas Special - Immanuel: “God With US”
Thursday, December 24, 2020
by Robert Dean
Series: Holiday Specials
Duration: 1 hr 12 mins 43 secs
This is your invitation to join in the 2020 annual Christmas Eve service celebrating the birth of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Participate in singing Christmas carols and hear Scriptures for these astonishing events of the virgin conception, birth, life of Christ, crucifixion, and resurrection. Learn the meaning of His title Emmanuel and as a believer, observe communion to remember Christ on this special night.
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