December 23, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
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, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
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. Matthew tells us that the wise men came to ask King Herod where the King of the Jews was. ...
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December 21, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
he 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, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
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. From the birth location to the virgin Mary to his very own name, we have seen promises made, and promises kept. God’s Word is true....
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December 19, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
Herod tried to kill Jesus as a toddler. The rumor of a king being born in his small jurisdiction was too much. Yesterday we learned about his fear and fury. Today we learn about King Jesus’ reign forevermore....
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December 18, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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Who are you angry at? Is your anger solving the problem? Why are you angry?...
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December 17, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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Caesar Augustus was the adopted son of Julius Caesar. Augustus was born on September 23rd in 63 BC. He ruled as the Emperor of Rome for the first 14 years of Christ's life. He rose to power in time of great peace for this massive empire....
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December 16, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
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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December 15, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: Christmas at North Valley, Devotional, advent
Luke’s gospel records that Caesar issued a decree that every resident within the Roman Empire should return to their home town to register and pay a special tax. Caesar Augustus issued this decree, but in truth, this decree had already been issued by God....
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December 14, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
Nine months before our Savior’s birth, an angel appeared to a young Jewish girl, Mary, whom Scripture describes as a virgin, engaged to a man named Joseph. Prior to that angelic visit, Mary must have felt great excitement as she anticipated her marriage. ...
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