
What is the Prophetic Symbolism of Advent Candles?
The purpose is simple– to prepare our hearts for Christmas. The prophetic symbolism is interesting and might surprise you.
Good Tidings for All Men and Women
Good tidings started 2000 years ago when angels appeared to startled shepherds one night. These same good tidings are for all people!
Handel’s Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus by the Hallelujah Monks
Watch as these silent “monks” provide the words of the Hallelujah Chorus. Listen to the musical arrangement as the glory of the Messiah is proclaimed.
Have YOU Heard About this Baby Boy? Christmas Version of Cohen’s Hallelujah?
Listen to the beautiful music of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” — but with God-honoring lyrics that proclaim Jesus’ incarnation.
Songs of Christmas: Away in a Manger
What do we know about the origins of this popular Christmas song? Read now and then watch a beautiful rendition of the popular Christmas song.
Songs of Christmas: What Child Is This?
In this Christmas season consider a text from the book of Hebrews– a divine insight into the coming of the second Person of the Trinity.
Oh, What a Gift!
Salvation is a gift. So also was Jesus coming to earth to live and die for us. Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given…What a Gift!
Good News to All People: God in a Manger
Jesus came to earth into humble circumstances. He came as God in a manger. He was born a man to be our Saviour. Good news for all People.
Songs of Christmas: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Learn the history of the song and watch and listen to a beautiful rendition of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.
Why Did Jesus Come to Earth? Seven Reasons for Our Hope!
When thinking about the reasons Jesus came, Christmas becomes all the more meaningful. Important realities converged in Christ’s arrival on earth.
What is the Legend of the Candy Cane?
The candy cane shares a message that’s sweeter than any candy. Watch the Legend of the Candy Cane and share its message with others.
What If You Had Been There When Jesus Was Born? Jimmy Stewart in Mr. Krueger’s Christmas
An incredibly moving video that will warm your heart and stir your soul. From Mr. Krueger’s Christmas — Consider if you had been there when Jesus was born.
Do You Get These 7 Things Right or Wrong About the Nativity Story?
Some of the common understandings about the birth of Jesus are not biblically supported. Test your knowledge by taking this short quiz.
The First Noel – Born is the King of Israel, by Carrie Underwood
A most beautiful rendition of a perennial favorite, The First Noel, by Carrie Underwood. It’s lasted down through the centuries because it tells the truth of that most important night, the night our Saviour and King was born.
How Does a Candy Cane Share the Gospel?
There’s a sweet message in a candy cane. Give a candy cane and use it to open a conversation of spiritual importance.
December 25th: The Christ Candle
On Christmas Day, we light a Christ Candle to remember Jesus’ incarnation. He came to live among us, to die for us, and to rise again and open the way to Heaven. Thank you, Jesus.
4. Advent Candle of Peace
On week four of Advent, we light a candle of Peace. Belonging to Jesus give Peace WITH God. Trusting in Him give rest and the Peace OF God.
3. Advent Candle of Joy
On week three of Advent, we light a candle of JOY. Prepare your heart with the Joy of knowing Jesus and look forward to the celebration of His birth.
2. Advent Candle of Love
On week two of Advent, we light a candle of LOVE. Prepare your heart with the Love of God for the celebration of Christmas.
1. Advent Candle of Hope
On week one of Advent we light a candle of HOPE. Prepare your heart with hope for the celebration of Christmas.
How Do We “Take” Advent and Find Rest?
It’s not easy to find rest in a restless world. Take a minute to reflect and remember and find the rest that you need.
Songs of Christmas: We Three Kings
Watch a beautiful rendition that tells the story of the Wise Men who came to worship the Christ child.
The Story of Christmas
Celebrate Christmas. Watch the story unfold and give thanks to God.
A Saviour is Born
Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Songs of Christmas: O Little Town of Bethlehem
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting.”
Christmas Trivia Fun
Check your knowledge of Christmas trivia. A fun activity to see how much you know about the birth of Jesus. How will you score?
Give an Invitation to HOPE this Christmas!
Help someone find HOPE this Christmas. Watch Now.
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Do You Know Jesus?
The Bible clearly states that everyone has sinned and fallen short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). It also emphasizes that while the wages of sin is death, God offers us the incredible gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 6:23).
If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, know that today is the day of salvation (Acts 28). Turn away from your sinful past and turn to Jesus. Remember, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will be saved” (Romans 10:13). Don’t wait—find hope and redemption!
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***A Hidden Message in Psalm 23?***
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2024's Top Ten "Words of Wisdom from the Cloud of Witnesses"
There is much to be learned from those who have gone before us in the faith. Check out our Cloud of Witnesses category that features the words of departed saints who are now with the Lord in glory. Their words equip and encourage us even to this day. Take a few minutes to hear...
- ONLY ONE LIFE, Twill Soon Be Past – by C.T. Studd (1860 – 1931)
- THE COMING PRINCE, by Sir Robert Anderson, 1894
- What's the Story Behind "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood by William Cowper
- "Immanuel" -- A Poem by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)
- Prayers from Billy Graham
- “The Love of God is Greater Far” by Frederick M. Lehman (1917)
- Who Was Robert Robinson? What’s the Story Behind “Come Thou Fount”
- 24 Reasons Why I Love America, by John Wayne (1907-1979)
- The Hound of Heaven, a poem by Francis Thompson (1859–1907)
- 40 Quotes from Frederick Buechner (1926-2022)
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2024's TOP TEN Videos from Reasons for Hope* Jesus
- Memorial Day BAGPIPES TRIBUTE: Amazing Grace
- RISE AND SHINE and Give God the Glory, Glory!
- WERE YOU THERE When They Crucified My Lord?
- PAUL HARVEY: THE BIRDCAGE
- Hark! the Herald Angels Sing -- CHARLIE BROWN Christmas
- JOHN WAYNE ~ WHY I LOVE AMERICA
- Not by Might, Not by Power, But BY MY SPIRIT says the Lord (Zechariah 4:6)
- PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN: A SOLDIER'S PLEDGE
- Jimmy Stewart - Nativity Scene Prayer: Mr. Krueger's Christmas
- I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, performed by Casting Crowns
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