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Mary, a young Jewish girl yet used by God to bring about the impossible; a virgin-born son. Three things that set Mary apart from all the others in Israel; that made her "highly favored". These three things implemented in our lives will allow God to do the impossible through us too.

We live in a pluralistic society. Obviously. Why then do we as a culture set aside weeks, if not months preparing for a distinctively Christian holiday, celebrating the birth of the Jewish Messiah? Do we even need Christmas? Come with the Grace United crew as we talk about and seek an answer to the question: "Who needs Christmas?"

If you are facing circumstances in life that seem impossible and unbelievable this message is for you. Learn from lives of Mary, Elizabeth and Zecharias how you can overcome the barriers to your blessings.

Gabriel told Zechariah, "Your barren wife will have a son and you shall call his name John"-"God is gracious." Indeed, God was gracious to this couple who were way past childbearing age. What would John be like? Did he have a special mission from God? After all the Lord was about to perform a miracle, much like he did with Sarah and Abraham thousands of years earlier. What was so special about this kid? Come with the Grace United crew as we explore the marvelous story of Zechariah, Elizbeth, and John, so named because God is gracious.

God is the only faithful Person in the universe. He is The promise maker. He is The promise keeper. If he makes a promise, we can take it to the bank. And the greatest promise he has ever made to us, sinful humans is eternal salvation. Come with the Grace United crew as we marvel, awestruck at the majesty and glory of our Great Promise maker and Promise Keeper, who has given us the promise of eternal life in Christ.

Have you ever seen an angel? The apostle John encountered a frightening heavenly being on the Island of Patmos, who was sent by Jesus to give him the unveiling. Ángels are all throughout his visions. Who are they? What do they do? Are there different kinds of angels? Join us for this fascinating study!

1. God wants to give us His grace (vs. 26-30). 2. God wants to calm our fears (vs. 29-30). 3. God wants to teach us about His kingdom (vs. 31-35). 4. God wants us to believe in His miraculous power (vs. 36-37). 5. God wants us to become His faithful servants (vs. 38).

God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 9, 2012 *Christmas is a time when God came near. And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel. Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle of the night,…

By Glenn Pease It was August of 1683, and Vienna was about to fall into the hands of the Grand Vizier of all the Turks, Kara Mustafa. It would be a great victory for the Moslem Empire, and would open the door of all Europe for the warriors of Mohammed. Christians were praying all over Europe for a miracle.…

God says uncomfortable things. He uses words we’d prefer he didn’t. Where we would be delicate or euphemistic, God blurts things out. Here in Luke, for example, he grabs one of those words we prefer not using: “virgin.” Sure, we’ll confess it in the Creed, but outside of that it’s one of those awkward,…

Outline A.Introduction Word Press Link B. Prophecies C. Preexistence Word Press Link D. Genealogies Word Press Link E. Annunciations Part 1 To Zacharias Word Press Link Part 2 To Mary F. Narrative A. Introduc

Luke 1:26-38 (NIV) 26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with…