Special Topics and Occasions
Here you will find lessons that touch on special topics such as communion, people of faith, and special occasions such as Christmas and Easter. Other such lessons continue to be added from time to time.
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| Special ChristmasThe story of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem is told in countless homes around the world every year. Hear how the shepherds and the wise men make their appearance in worship of the new born Christ-child. Learn how you too may bow in adoration and worship of the Christ of God. |
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| Special EasterEaster is the most important day of the church year. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is God's mighty validation of the person and work of Jesus on the cross. Luke 24 describes the exciting story of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
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| Special ThanksgivingJust as the people of Israel took time to reflect on the blessings of God, the pilgrims arrived on the American shore and after a difficult winter, took a day in 1621 to give thanks to God for His mercies. Is there not much for which we, too, should give thanks? |
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| Special ChristmasThe prophet Isaiah lived in very dark times, yet he spoke of hope. The greatest hope was the coming of the Messiah. Several hundred years before it happened, Isaiah spoke in great detail about the greatest hope of all--the coming of Jesus, the Messiah. |
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| Special TestimonyPastor Art's Testimony |
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| Special Labor DayA special Labor Day message regarding the meaning of work. |
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| Special Christian World ViewThe topic of abortion is a topic that Christians need to take a stand on. Pastor Art believes that abortion is the greatest social evil of our times. He explains what is involved in taking human life in the womb. He pleads for the "right to life" of the unborn baby. |
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| Special Christian World ViewNew Christians ofter wonder about the meaning of Communion. In this lesson Pastor Art shares From Paul's writing in 1Corinthians 11, and explains the meaning of the Christian practice of the Eucharist, Holy Communion or the Lord's Supper. |
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| Special Persons of FaithThroughout the past several centuries key persons of faith have shaped and been an instrumental part in spreading the Gospel of the Christian faith. Martin Luther (1483-1546)was one such man.
Pastor Art has visited all the major Luther sites in Germany. He tells of the life of the young Roman Catholic monk who struggled with the assurance of his salvation. He became a priest and professor. He discovered in God's Word God's answer to his heart's need.
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Martin Luther |
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| Special Using eight questions based on an imaginary trip to Hawaii, Pastor Art shares the planning process of the late Dr. Bob Cook. He wants to help us plan the phases of our lives with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. |
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| Special From Exodus 12, the Hebrew Passover Feast is explained followed by a clarification of how the Passover foretells the death of Jesus on the cross for our sins. |
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| Special Based on Hebrews 10:32, Pastor Art reminds us of three Scriptural admonitions to remember and memorialize: Remember your leaders; guard the deposit; and be filled with the Spirit. |
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| Special The following topics are discussed: Jesus and his mother; Jesus and a sinful woman; Jesus and several women friends. He elevated their existence. Jesus has made a huge difference in the lives of women for over 2,000 years. |
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| Special Christian ministers are called by God to their vocation. Pastor Art, at the age of 14, sensed a call to preach the good news of Jesus. He is a fifth generation minister. He explains what is meant by being called to preach.
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| Special Pastor Art discusses the faithfulness of God in his life with the following thoughts: the early years; the call to salvation and ministry; the years of preparation; the years of service in Germany and Northern California. |
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| Special Persons of FaithThroughout the past several centuries key persons of faith have shaped and been an instrumental part in spreading the Gospel of the Christian faith. John Wesley (1703-1791) was one such man.
Pastor Art has visited the Wesley Chapel, Wesley House and Wesley Grave all on the same property in London, England. Wesley was and remained an Anglican priest. He also found assurance of salvation as the Preface to the exposition on the book of Romans (a work by Martin Luther) was being read in the Aldersgate Street. He said, "I felt my heart strangely warmed." He is the founder of the worldwide Methodist movement. "The world is my parish," said Wesley. |
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| Special Persons of FaithThroughout the past several centuries key persons of faith have shaped and been an instrumental part in spreading the Gospel of the Christian faith. Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899) was one such man.
Moody started his ministry by organizing Sunday Schools for children. He moved to evangelism making his mark at first in England. He later founded the Moody Memorial Church and Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois. He was never formally ordained but was a great one-on-one soul winner and in large meetings as well. |
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