December 25, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
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Merry Christmas! Last night we all gathered to hear God’s word, sing, and fellowship. My son Sam had been saving up his allowance so that he could give. No one asked him to do this, but he wanted to. He has been talking about it for the last two weeks. His gift was the lion’s share of all that he has....
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December 24, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
| Tags: gospel, Christ, grace, advent, prepare him room
What is there to be joyful about on Christmas if your heart is overwhelmed with business? What is there to be joyful about if there is no family to share it? What is there to be joyful about if finances or health is failing? Steady yourself, Christian. ...
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December 23, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
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It might sound crazy to leave your home in search of a king, but the wise men studied the stars and scriptures and then made a decision. They would travel a great distance to come and worship a newborn King. Their honesty is strikingly bold. ...
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December 22, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
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The wise men had very little fear. They ask questions because they are learners and not afraid of looking dumb. We have a saying at North Valley: the leaders are the learners. Learners ask questions. ...
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December 21, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
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The wise men were counselors and advisors to political leaders within the Roman Empire. These men studied astrology, dreams, sacred prophetic scriptures, and the arts of magic. At the time of the writing, Jesus had been born in the town of Bethlehem, during the reign of Herod the King...
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December 20, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
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I have good news, which I think will build your confidence. We have looked at God’s Word over the last twenty days, and we've seen how prophecies made concerning the coming Messiah have been fulfilled. ...
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December 19, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
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The Prophet Isaiah said that the Messiah’s kingdom would bring in peace, a peace that would have no end. This prophecy is fulfilled; from the time of Christ’s coming, the peace of God can rest in the hearts of man. Jesus is the peace for even the greatest conflict between good and evil. He is the conquering king. His rule has no end....
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December 18, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
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Do you get furious? Do you have an anger issue? God’s Word tells us that “human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness” (James 1:20 NET). Who are you angry at? Is your anger solving the problem? Why are you angry?...
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December 17, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
| Tags: prepare him room, Christ, gospel, grace, advent
Augustus made peace where historically it had been impossible. His leadership and ingenuity led to the development and reform of the taxation system, roadways, armies, guards, mail systems, and more....
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December 16, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
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As a dad of three kids, I try my best, like most parents, to teach them to do what's right. My goal is to help them become independent of me and dependent upon God. ...
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