ldquo How do I love thee Let me count the ways rdquo Those words from Elizabeth Barrett Browning rsquo s Sonnets from the Portuguese are among the best-known poetry in the English language She wrote them to Robert Browning before they were married and he was so moved he encouraged her to publish her entire collection of poems But because the language of the sonnets was very tender out of a desire for personal privacy Barrett published them as if they were translations from a Portuguese writer Sometimes we can feel awkward when we openly express affection for others But [... more]

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At Christmastime we see heartwarming manger scene displays and hear songs about a holy infant so tender and mild But learn about the powerful roles that same baby fulfilled and how each role impacts us today Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'It is HIStory ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Read stories from listeners like you who have benefited from Truth For Life Helpful [... more]

As we look forward to celebrating Jesus' birth it's important to remember the whole Gospel story On Truth For Life Alistair Begg helps us fully appreciate the significance of Christmas by tracing a line from the manger scene to the heavenly throne ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'It is HIStory ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Read stories from listeners like you who have benefited from Truth For Life Helpful Resources - [... more]

There are manger scenes all around town right now - at churches in front of homes in stores and public places Each one has a little baby Jesus carefully placed in it Have you thought about why Jesus left the glory of heaven and all He enjoyed there to come and be with us here - beginning as a baby Chip considers the Christmas story from a different perspective that just might change the way you choose to celebrate the season this year [... more]

Unlike us Jesus had a choice where He would be born His first night on earth was in a borrowed manger a cattle feeding trough In this message Pastor Lutzer wonders at the qualities of the manger pointing us to the depths of Jesus' humility There is no room for pride when we ourselves acknowledge our need for Jesus This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

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Many wonder why the baby in a manger is so important when we seem to have more pressing problems and conflicts in life When Jesus was born and laid in a feeding trough there was no room for Him In this message Pastor Lutzer notices two worlds where Jesus has not been welcomed Will we invite Him in today This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

The desire within you for God cannot be quenched any other way except by God Himself The Infinite One revealed Himself through the ordinariness of the manger In this message from Revelation Pastor Lutzer extends Jesus' invitation to us to know Him as He truly is The baby in the manger was anything but ordinary This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

God had an important message to deliver to mankind He was surrounded by heavenly messengers called angels But He had a different plan He could have written His message across the sky or fashioned creation itself to reveal His words Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out that instead God chose to deliver the message Himself clothed in humanity born as a baby Today we'll look at the message and the God-man who was born in a manger Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A New Beginning is [... more]

If we didn't need a cross we wouldn't need a manger This fresh engaging look at the beginning of Jesus's life and ministry will change the way you comprehend Christ's early years With unique thought-provoking insights and commentaries from many of Christianity's leading theologians interspersed throughout Epperson unwraps layer by layer a new understanding of the young boy who was the Son of Man - [... more]

So many of us are thinking How am I gonna get all this stuff done It's probably the holiday that requires the most planning and preparation preparation that has so little to do with the reason for the season Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie contrasts this Christmas with the first Christmas and points out the joy of this season if we can refocus not on all the things not yet done but on the finished work of Christ born in the manger who died on the cross Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to [... more]

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Peace on earth is a popular theme at Christmastime But what does a baby in a manger have to do with the peace the angels sang about Find out what true peace is and how it can change your life when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

The Messiah was laid in a manger in an unassuming town yet angelic hosts filled the skies to announce His arrival Today R C Sproul reflects on the overlap of humility and glory that characterized Jesus' birth Get 'Peace Classic Readings for Christmas' by Stephen Nichols and 'Coming of the Messiah' with R C Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org coming-messiah-offer Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

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The manger scene was not quaint rather it was ugly dirty and poor The dividing wall between God and humanity was breached in a feeding trough in the tiny town of Bethlehem In this message we remember how silently personally and humbly Jesus came Indeed the King of Kings was not born into luxury This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at moodyoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Sometimes it is easy to forget that the people God chose as Jesus' parents were young and in many ways unprepared Yet Mary and Joseph trusted in God's plan and were faithful Pastor Greg Laurie shows how God fulfills His promises through the obedience of regular people Listen in for a message from Luke and Matthew titled With God Nothing Is Impossible Notes The word for power comes from the root word dynamite Mary saw Jesus enter the world as her son and leave as her Savior Mary was living in Nazareth Mary lived a Godly life in an ungodly [... more]

How does the nativity fit into the rest of the Bible And what significance does a cozy manger scene in Bethlehem two thousand years ago have for us today Explore these questions along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg navigates the nativity Listen [... more]

In this show Dr Shah discusses the Kingship of Jesus Christ With Christmas approaching soon it is important that when we think of Christ as a baby in a manger we also remember He was the promised King If you like this content and want to support the show you can visit us at clearviewtodayshow com Don apos t forget to rate and review our show To learn more about us visit us at clearviewbc org If you have any questions or would like to contact us email us at contact clearviewtodayshow com or text us at - - See [... more]

Joy is coming again to the world but not in the form of a humble Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger And this time it's not coming quietly [... more]

Joy is coming again to the world but not in the form of a humble Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes lying in a manger And this time it's not coming quietly [... more]

God had an important message to deliver to mankind He was surrounded by heavenly messengers called angels But He had a different plan He could have written His message across the sky or fashioned creation itself to reveal His words Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out instead God chose to deliver the message Himself clothed in humanity born as a baby Today we'll look at the message and the God-man who was born in a manger View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

Many people have misconceptions about angels In the Bible the word angel simply means messenger When they gathered over Bethlehem the night Jesus was born they heralded the greatest message that has ever been sent In this message you'll unveil three ways angels are examples of adoration to us today Your own adoration will increase as you hear this story of a baby in a manger who ended up being a man on a cross nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

At Christmastime we celebrate the babe in the manger And for many people even unbelievers a baby is a comforting sentimental image they're comfortable with But Jesus came with a mission His mission was to give His life so that we might live He came to save sinners from their sin And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us reset our perspective on our celebration of Christ's birth We'll see He wants to have a close personal relationship with each of us View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest [... more]

When you acknowledge your need for Jesus there's no room for pride Unlike you Jesus had a choice where He would be born His first night on earth was in a borrowed manger a cattle feeding trough He came with no kingly pomp just a humble bed of straw In this message you'll learn how Jesus' coming in the manger can change you All the rationalizations of your sin can be put away and you'll be truly home nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Why do people make a big deal about a baby in a manger at Christmas There seems to be other more pressing problems and conflicts in life Yet there is no weightier division than that between a holy God and sinful man Two thousand years ago that dividing wall was breached in a feeding trough in the tiny town of Bethlehem There was no room for Jesus then Will you welcome Him now nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

If you ask retailers the message of Christmas is shop shop shop If you ask credit card companies the message of Christmas is charge charge charge If you ask a student of the Bible the message of Christmas is God is with us Jesus came not only to be born in a manger but to give His life on a cross for our sins And today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie focuses on that message that changes lives and saves lives It's good news of great joy View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more [... more]

Within you there's a desire for God that cannot be quenched any other way except by God Himself Yet the Infinite One revealed Himself through the ordinariness of the manger He did so by sending Jesus into the world born into a peasant family in Israel This baby was much more than met the eye In this message you'll investigate three figures of speech from Scripture that depict Jesus in all his fullness nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Christmas is the celebration of Jesus God's gift to a sinful world But to understand the significance of Christ's birth we must look beyond the baby in the manger to see God as Everlasting Father Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

There are manger scenes all around town right now - at churches in front of homes in stores and public places Each one has a little baby Jesus carefully placed in it Have you thought about why Jesus left the glory of heaven and all He enjoyed there to come and be with us here - beginning as a baby Chip considers the Christmas story from a different perspective that just might change the way you choose to celebrate the season this year [... more]

In a world that denies truth God's Word reminds us that grace and truth are found in Jesus Christ [... more]

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The Christmas story centers around baby Jesus born in a stable wrapped in cloth and placed in a manger Jesus came to be our Savior But we need to understand history to fully grasp the impact of His birth Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

The Daily Encouraging Word with Dr Don Wilton [... more]

Sometimes it is easy to forget that the people God chose as Jesus' parents were young and in many ways unprepared Yet Mary and Joseph trusted in God's plan and were faithful Starting off our Christmas series Pastor Greg Laurie shows how God fulfills His promises through the obedience of regular people Listen in for a message from Luke and Matthew titled With God Nothing Is Impossible Notes The word for power comes from the root word dynamite Mary saw Jesus enter the world as her son and leave as her Savior Mary was living in Nazareth Mary lived a [... more]

When the nativity scenes go away and the Christmas season has come to a close there is so much more about Jesus that we need to remember He left that manger grew as a boy and became a man Luke doesn't draw the curtains with the shepherds but takes us into the early days of Jesus' life Join Stephen today and explore some of the important figures that Baby Jesus met [... more]

When introducing pre-Christian people to Jesus Christ Paul doesn't start at a manger or a cross or an empty tomb he starts at the very beginning of time Every question of theology philosophy and science begins in Genesis [... more]

Nativity scenes often include at least one camel and three kings bearing gifts But the Bible doesn't place them at the manger Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg takes a closer look at these wise men whose travels ultimately led to Jesus Listen [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes Who were the Three Magi or Wisemen that came to see Jesus when he was born They don't seem to be referenced again in scripture Is their involvement in the story important or is it random Can you explain what Matthew - means When it comes to salvation do we respond to God or does God respond to us when we choose him A family member who is not a Christian asked me what Christians have against reincarnation since we believe that God was incarnate as Jesus [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes My wife and I were at a baptismal service recently where the pastor said that when Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist all of the sins of the world were placed on him at that time and he then carried them with him until he went to the cross We believe this is incorrect and that the sins of his people were placed on him at the cross and not at his baptism What do you think I have a year old grandson who is very [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes I want to be a Christian but I am not sure how Can you please help me Could you explain Mark - for me please I know in my head that God is good and uses things for His Glory but both myself and my daughter have learning disabilities that make life very difficult Why would God allow that and how can it possibly be used for His Glory Thank you In Hosea where it says When Israel was a child I loved him and out of [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes Fear is very real these days and how do we as Christians believers in Christ keep our faith in these uncertain times How can we connect our faith to very real and palpable fear that we feel in the world around us What is the gospel of the kingdom that Jesus preached in Matthew It sounds as if it is something different from the common use of the phrase the gospel or the gospel of Jesus Christ as it is used today I am scared to death [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions CoreChristianity com Show Notes How do I deal with a Christian friend who has fallen for a lot of false teaching and is absolutely not teachable and gets offended if I don't agree with them If God will blot out our sins why do we have to give an account for every word that we speak What is the biblical distinction between the spirit and the soul What role do the heart and mind play in this relationship or distinction My daughter told me about a lecture she heard in her [... more]

David Rubin Calls from Isreal and talks with Robby about Archeology and some interesting diggs there And of course Robby's riddle look to the Manger Hint Hint [... more]

There are manger scenes all around town right now - at churches in front of homes in stores and public places Each one has a little baby Jesus carefully placed in it Have you thought about why Jesus left the glory of heaven and all He enjoyed there to come and be with us here - beginning as a baby Chip considers the Christmas story from a different perspective that just might change the way you choose to celebrate the season this year [... more]