In this short series, Skip Heitzig examines the story of Christmas, considering the importance of Jesus' earthly parents--Joseph and Mary.
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The Magnificent Mother of Messiah Luke 1 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Mary, the mother of Jesus, is central to the story of Christmas. Unfortunately, people are greatly divided about her importance and her role. Some magnify her too much, making her more important than even Jesus. Others ignore her and fail to give her the esteem she deserves. Today, we briefly consider Mary and five notable attributes that formed her personality. |
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12/24/2016 completed
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Christmas Dream Matthew 1:18-25 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Throughout Scripture, we see that the Lord often used dreams to communicate His truth to people. In this special Christmas teaching, Pastor Skip looked at the forgotten man of Christmas—Joseph, Mary's husband and Jesus' stepfather. As we study Matthew 1:18-25, we learn that Jesus was the ultimate fulfillment of Joseph's dream. |
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12/25/2016 completed
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Welcome to the Manger Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas is not really Christmas without our Lord Jesus Christ—God changed everything with the birth of His Son. In this Christmas Day message, we learn that Jesus' humble birth showed His incompatibility with the world and accessibility to those who come before Him just as they are. |
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In our consumer culture, Christmas has become all about getting and giving the latest gadgets and goods. Because of that, we've pushed aside the one gift that fulfills our deepest needs: Jesus Christ. In this special series, Pastor Skip Heitzig takes a fresh look at the gifts the wise men brought the child Jesus--gold, frankincense, and myrrh--and the ultimate gift that Jesus offers through salvation.
"And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned. For the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification" (Romans 5:16).
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The Gift of Gold Matthew 2:1-11 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Today, we begin considering the Advent season—the coming of God’s Son into the world through physical birth. We will examine the three gifts given by the magi: gold, frankincense, and myrrh, looking at one gift each week. It’s the sincere hope of our staff that Christ will occupy center stage in your life during this season and that the three roles Jesus plays, as signified by these gifts, would become a reality in your life now and always. |
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12/14/2014 completed
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The Gift of Frankincense Matthew 2:11 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Who gives a young child some incense for a present? A toy truck, maybe. Ninja Turtles, possibly. But incense? Isn’t it amazing that for all these years we have heard this story of the magi bringing gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Jesus, and yet most of us don’t know why they did it? Could there be a more noteworthy reason than that it just smelled nice? |
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12/21/2014 completed
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The Gift of Myrrh Matthew 2:11 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary For the last three weeks, we’ve had an opportunity to examine the three gifts the magi presented to the young child Jesus after His birth. Perhaps the most unusual of these three substances is this last gift—myrrh. More than just a precious present, myrrh was an item that was used extensively upon death. Let’s see how this gift was a prophecy of Christ’s work as well as a portrayal of Christian worship. |
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The Gift of Jesus Christ Romans 5:16 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The gold, frankincense, and myrrh presented by the magi were gifts from men to Jesus, but Jesus—the greatest gift ever given—is God's gift to man. In this Christmas Eve message, we learn what it means to receive the gift of Jesus Christ as we review the meaning behind the wise men's presents and see how the apostle Paul compared Adam and Jesus. |
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In this series, "Whatever Happened to Christmas?" by pastor Skip Heitzig, we are discovering why Christmas is so special and why it is important to celebrate its true meaning. There is a clear difference between Christmas traditions and the truth, between the historical and the hoopla, and between fantasy and reality. Through this series we'll determine the distinguishing truth behind this special celebration. Discover what God's plan is for the world and find out how He would have us celebrate the greatest of all the holidays!
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Whatever Happened to Christmas? Galatians 4:4-6 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In the next few weeks leading up to Christmas, we will discover why this event is so special and why it should be specially celebrated. We'll differentiate between tradition and truth, between the historical and hoopla, between fantasy and reality. As our studies move closer to Christmas Day we'll move closer to God's plan for the world and find out how He would have us celebrate this greatest of holidays. |
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12/9/2007 completed
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The Ultimate Ultrasound Isaiah 7:10-16 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Over-the-counter home pregnancy tests can reveal pregnancy with reasonable accuracy nowadays, but the definitive method is ultrasound - the use of high energy sound waves that create echoes of soft tissues. But God sounded forth the ultimate "sonogram" through the prophet Isaiah who predicted the virgin birth of Jesus Christ. Let's consider his words today. |
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12/16/2007 completed
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Bah, Humbug! Those Who Missed Christmas Matthew 2:1-23 & Luke 2:1-52 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly curmudgeon in Charles Dickens's 1843 novel, A Christmas Carol, popularized this negative sentiment about Christmas. Humbug is an old English word meaning "nonsense." He didn't have room for Christmas in his life. He's not alone. When Jesus was born there were some who missed the significance of that monumental event and they missed it for different reasons. Let's meet them this morning and see what made them miss Christmas. |
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12/23/2007 completed
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Simeon Says... Luke 2:25-35 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Far from the silly children's game "Simon Says", the old man Simeon had some pretty weighty things to say. What he spoke in the Temple after the birth of Jesus is still profound and very practical. Let's take a fresh look at what this godly senior citizen had to say to his generation. What Simeon says has deeper significance than what Simon says. |
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During the holidays, many of us dream of a white Christmas—glistening trees, falling flakes, sleigh bells in the snow. In the midst of the songs, sales, and celebrations, we must not forget that the purpose of the manger was the cross. This series, anchored in Galatians 4:4-6, reminds us that the way to a spiritually white Christmas is Jesus' blood.
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Christmas—The Right Season Galatians 4:4-6 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Jesus came at just the right time—the fullness of time. What made that the perfect time spiritually, culturally, and politically for the Messiah's arrival? In our text, we discover that God always keeps His appointments and His time is always the right time. |
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Christmas—The Right Person Galatians 4:4-6 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Unlike any other Man, Jesus obeyed the law perfectly. He lived the perfect life we could never live. In our text we learn that at just the right time, God sent forth Jesus who pre-existed in His presence, who was both God and man, to redeem those who were under the law. |
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Christmas—The Right Reason Galatians 4:4-6 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary God's plan for us is that we be sons, not slaves. To deliver us from bondage, He sent the Serpent Crusher—the One promised in Genesis 3. From this text in Galatians, we learn that Jesus' coming restores our lost heritage of closeness and intimacy with God. He redeemed us and adopted us as His sons and daughters, and that is the reason we celebrate Christmas. |
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Snow White Isaiah 1:18-20 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas is all about a new start—regaining what was lost in the garden. God says "Come now, and let us reason together…though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Although we did not demand a Savior, we need one so desperately. God sees our need and initiates the invitation—He sent His Son to save us. |
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This collection of Christmas messages from over the years focuses on the birth of Jesus Christ—"Immanuel, which is translated, 'God with us'" (Matthew 1:23). You'll be encouraged to keep your eyes on Christ no matter the season.
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Christmas 1983 Luke 1:26-33 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas 1983 - Luke 1:26-33 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/23/1984 completed
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Those Who Found Christmas Luke 2:8-20 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Those Who Found Christmas - Luke 2:8-20 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/1985 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 1985 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas Eve Service 1985 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/21/1986 completed
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A Gift for Jesus Matthew 2:1-12 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary A Gift for Jesus - Matthew 2:1-12 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/20/1987 completed
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What Child is This? Luke 2:1-14 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary What Child is This? - Luke 2:1-14 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/25/1988 completed
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Simeon's Christmas Present Luke 2:25-35 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Simeon's Christmas Present - Luke 2:25-35 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/1989 completed
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Christmas According to Isaiah Isaiah 9:6-7 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas According to Isaiah - Isaiah 9:6-7 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/23/1990 completed
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Kinfolk of Christ Matthew 1:1-17 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Kinfolk of Christ - Matthew 1:1-17 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/22/1991 completed
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The Man Who Missed Christmas Matthew 2 & Luke 2 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The Man Who Missed Christmas - Matthew 2, Luke 2 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/1992 completed
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Strange Birthday Gifts Matthew 2:1-12 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Strange Birthday Gifts - Matthew 2:1-12 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/1993 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 1993 Skip Heitzig |
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12/15/1994 completed
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Can Christmas Lead You to Christ? Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Can Christmas Lead You to Christ? from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/1994 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 1994 Skip Heitzig |
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12/25/1994 completed
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The Crisis of Christmas John 1 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The Crisis of Christmas - John 1 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/9/1995 completed
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What Makes Christmas So Right Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary What Makes Christmas So Right from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/17/1995 completed
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O Holy Night Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary O Holy Night from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/1995 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 1995 Skip Heitzig |
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12/28/1995 completed
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Christmas Outreach 1995 Skip Heitzig |
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12/24/1996 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 1996 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas Eve Service 1996 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/1997 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 1997 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas Eve Service 1997 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/20/1998 completed
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Four Names for God's Gift Matthew 1:18-2:5 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Four Names for God's Gift - Matthew 1:18-2:5 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/1998 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 1998 Skip Heitzig |
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12/24/1999 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 1999 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas Eve Service 1999 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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Christmas Lessons From The Family Tree Matthew 1 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Every year many folks buy a Christmas tree and place it in their homes, bedecking it for the holiday festivities. Meanwhile, the real Christmas tree is too often left out of the celebrations. I'm talking about the family tree - the genealogical record of Jesus' ancestry which forms the beginning of the Christmas story. If you've never considered it before, you're in for a pleasant (and shocking) surprise! |
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12/23/2001 completed
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The King of Christmas Isaiah 9:6-7 Skip Heitzig |
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12/24/2001 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 2001 Skip Heitzig |
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Christmas Eve Service 2002 Skip Heitzig |
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12/24/2003 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 2003 Skip Heitzig |
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12/19/2004 completed
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving Matthew 1:18-2:6 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The Gift That Keeps on Giving - Matthew 1:18-2:6 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/2004 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 2004 Luke 2:1-7 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas Eve Service 2004 - Luke 2:1-7 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/17/2005 completed
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Merry CHRISTmas Matthew 1:18-25 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Merry CHRISTmas - Matthew 1:18-25 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/21/2005 completed
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A Classic Christmas Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary A Classic Christmas from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/23/2005 completed
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Christmas Eve Service 2005 Skip Heitzig |
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12/25/2005 completed
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How Did Jesus Celebrate Christmas? John 10:22-31 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary How Did Jesus Celebrate Christmas? - John 10:22-31 from our series of Christmas Messages with Skip Heitzig from Calvary Albuquerque. |
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12/24/2006 completed
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A Not-So-Silent Night Luke 2:1-20 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The Christmas season with its familiar carols wafting through the air evokes emotions of peace, tranquility and serenity. The birth of Jesus Christ was hardly that kind of an event. It was not a "silent night" but rather a boisterous and busy one. It's been that way ever since hasn't it? Into our busy world stepped the Son of God. Let's consider what lessons we can learn from the busyness of the first Christmas and how God wants to connect with our busy schedules. |
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Christmas Eve Service 2006 Skip Heitzig |
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Christmas Eve Service 2007 Skip Heitzig |
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12/21/2008 completed
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Christmas in a Nutshell John 1:14 Skip Heitzig |
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No Fear - Christmas Eve 2008 Matthew 1:1-25 & Luke 1:1-80 Skip Heitzig |
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12/28/2008 completed
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A One-Star Hotel in Bethlehem Matthew 2:1-12 Skip Heitzig |
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Is It OK To Celebrate Christmas? Matthew 2:1-6 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Every year timid yet sincere believers ask this question. They can see the commercialization of what was intended to be a celebration of the Lord's birth. They've heard about the paganization of the ancient Babylonians and Romans. Perhaps they're worried about putting up a tree or giving gifts because they, like their Puritan predecessors, feel that this would be compromising their faith. So let's take a brief look backward to the origin of some these traditions and chart a reasonable and biblical course forward so we can celebrate with a clear and joyful conscience. |
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12/24/2009 completed
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A Christmas Island - Christmas Eve 2009 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus form a paradox to the identity of our Savior -- the God who created heavens and earth born as a helpless baby in Bethlehem. Let's travel together to that Christmas Island of old, and consider the greatest gift ever given. |
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Is It OK To Celebrate Christmas? Matthew 2:1-6 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Every year timid yet sincere believers ask this question. They can see the commercialization of what was intended to be a celebration of the Lord's birth. They've heard about the paganization of the ancient Babylonians and Romans. Perhaps they're worried about putting up a tree or giving gifts because they, like their Puritan predecessors, feel that this would be compromising their faith. So let's take a brief look backward to the origin of some these traditions and chart a reasonable and biblical course forward so we can celebrate with a clear and joyful conscience. |
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The PRESENTS of God Matthew 6:25-34 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary No matter how generous you may be this Christmas or at any other time, you will never be able to out-give God! His lavish kindness can be plainly observed, but it is too often overlooked. Let's consider during this season just how openhanded God is to us and the nature of some of His presents that He gives to us who are His children. |
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Mary's Excellent ADVENTure Luke 1:26-55 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmastime has historically been referred to as Advent Season by the church. Advent means arrival or coming. At Christmas we celebrate the first advent (or coming) of Christ to earth to redeem the human race from sin, while we await His second advent when He rules forever. Mary of Nazareth was the human receptacle that God used to birth His Son into the world. She was a model believer in every way. Her example brings fresh encouragement to us. Let’s consider her. |
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The Light Was About to Shine - Christmas Eve 2010 Matthew 4:13-17 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary As the prophet Isaiah peered through his prophetic lens, he could see a small glimmer of light in the future. At the time of Jesus' birth the world sat in darkness--politically, economically, and spiritually. But when Jesus Christ was born, God Turned on the light! Let’s consider the beautiful source of illumination and learn that while we may be sitting in darkness, God is calling us to step into Son-light. |
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A Baby in an Old Man's Arms Luke 2:25-35 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary To speak about a gruesome death seems out of place at Christmas time, doesn't it? Why would we take Communion (the elements that speak of Jesus' death) at a time we should be celebrating Jesus' birth? An old man answers that question for us: Simeon of Jerusalem takes the baby Jesus in his arms and tells us the rest of the Christmas story. |
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It's Darkest Just Before Dawn! Matthew 4:13-17 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary A well-worn adage from the 1600s declares that it's always the darkest just before the dawn. Christmas is a celebration of light: Lights are strung everywhere both indoors and out. If you've ever wondered why, it's because Jesus, the light of the world, pierced the darkness of our world, making it possible for us to see clearly enough to escape one world and move into the next. |
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The Light Has Come John 1:9 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary I love early mornings when sunlight first comes up over the eastern sky. But if you've ever had the experience of the sun suddenly shining into your eyes, it's not so pleasant. Most people wince when light is shined in their eyes. Jesus is presented here as being "the light of men" and "shining in darkness." But the world cries out, "Turn off that light!" How can Jesus enlighten your life and how will you respond to Him? |
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Jesus: Hope for All Luke 2:4-14 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The birth of Jesus Christ fulfilled prophecy and brought hope to all. In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Skip explains how Jesus' birth is a preview to what His life and death means for us: Jesus was and is accessible to all people from all walks of life who believe in His name. |
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12/24/2017 completed
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Christmas Under the Tree Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary With roughly 30 million sold every year, Christmas trees are one of the most popular and cherished Christmas traditions. Decorated trees adorn our homes, shops, and churches during the holiday season. The question is: What does a tree have to do with Christmas? |
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Christmas Through the Ages Romans 1:1-4 & Galatians 4:4-5 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Christmas stands as one of the major holidays within the church. On Christmas Day, we celebrate the incarnation, God coming to earth in human form through the person of Jesus of Nazareth. In this teaching, Skip Heitzig reflects on the unique aspects of Jesus' birth, looking to Scripture to find where Christmas began and why. |
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Ornaments Luke 2:8-11 & John 17:6-12 & Revelation 5:8-10 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary The night Jesus was born, an angel of the Lord invited all people to meet the newborn Savior, starting with the lowliest and most overlooked population: shepherds. This extraordinary invitation to the most ordinary people was a preview of the humble birth, life, and death of Jesus Christ. In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Skip Heitzig explains how Jesus is God's gift to us and we are God's gift to Jesus for all eternity. |
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A Candlelight Christmas Skip Heitzig |
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How Joseph Gave Us Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In the Christmas story, Jesus understandably gets top billing. Mary follows as a close second, again rightfully so since she was a young virgin girl who miraculously turned up pregnant with Israel’s Messiah. But then there’s Joseph. Though he is part of the nativity scene, he is regarded as almost incidental or supplemental, like a bystander. Today, we will follow Joseph’s uneasy emotional journey from Nazareth to the manger as we consider his role and reaction to it. |
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12/24/2021 completed
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A Thrill of Hope Luke 2 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary So many of the great songs of the Christmas season have hope as the theme. Perhaps the most famous is the familiar hymn from 1847 “O Holy Night,” which describes the thrill of hope as the weary world rejoices. There are two people in the Christmas story who are usually overlooked, but who embodied this hope as they waited with expectation for years on end for Jesus’ birth. They are Simeon and Anna, and these two are great examples of what it means biblically to have hope. |
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Being Wise and Unwise Matthew 2:1-11 Skip Heitzig |
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In this special series, Pastor Skip Heitzig offers a fresh look at the familiar story of Jesus' birth. As we consider Christmas from various vantage points, we receive a valuable reminder that He should be the center of not only our celebrations, but of our lives.
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Can Christmas Lead You To Christ? Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary Lots of people make a lot of fuss about Christmas. Some love this time of year (myself included). Others hate it or are opposed to its celebration. Some couch their disdain in “spiritual” reasons, saying some of us have capitulated to the world's celebration of a pagan holiday. Oh, really? Is it true? And if so, can Christmas lead you to Christ? |
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12/11/2011 completed
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Joseph Did You Know? Matthew 1:18-25 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary At Christmastime, Mary gets most of the press after Jesus. It's understandable, since she was the only virgin to give birth. But Joseph is rather sidelined. So today we'll try to see the announcement of Jesus' birth through his eyes. His range of emotions follows a stressful gamut. But his example is helpful to any who receive hard-to-hear news. |
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Occupy Bethlehem! Luke 2:1-20 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary During the last quarter of this year, much of the news has been about a growing movement in America and around the world--"The Occupy Movement." Crowds of assembled protestors have gathered to object to perceived corporate and government mismanagement. Two millennia ago, a heavenly movement was afoot to occupy the small Judean town of Bethlehem. Let's see why. |
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12/24/2011 completed
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How The Grinch Almost Stole Christmas - Christmas Eve 2011 Revelation 12:1-5 Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary In the classic tale How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss, the hard-hearted Grinch attempts to steal Christmas from Whoville. The Grinch couldn't stand the joyous celebrations, the laughter, and the love—and he went to extreme lengths to prevent them. Throughout history, there has been a real Grinch working behind the scenes to rob the world of the only true source of joy and love—Jesus Christ. Let's consider the cosmic battle between heaven and hell, and God's plan to wash away sin and provide everlasting life. |
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Christmas Day Celebration Skip Heitzig |
Info Message Summary It's not easy for us to find the perfect gift. It's difficult to know the right size, the right flavor, or even the right packaging. But God knows exactly what we need—a Savior. Join us as we celebrate the greatest gift ever given: Jesus Christ. |
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