Dec 24, 2017
Christmas Eve 2017 – Peace on Earth
Series: Christmas 2017
Luke 1:78-79, Luke 2:1-4, Micah 5:2, Luke 24, and Romans 5:1-2
Why was Jesus born in Bethlehem? What is significant about the sign the Angel gave to the Shepherds? We explore some interesting possibilities in this years Christmas message. All point to the reality found in Jesus' name: our God saves!
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