A Week of Christmas Past: Legends Of Christmas () - December 19, 2023
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Mike Abendroth Mike’s passion is preaching the Bible in a verse-by-verse fashion and training other men to do the same. He graduated from The Master’s Seminary in 1996 (M. Div.), received his doctorate in Expository Preaching at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2006 (D. Min.), and is an adjunct professor at EBTC (European Bible Training Center) and The Master’s Seminary (Doctoral Mentor). Pastor Mike is also the author of Jesus Christ: The Prince of Preachers (DayOne, 2007), The Sovereignty and Supremacy of King Jesus (DayOne, 2011), Things that Go Bump in the Church (Harvest House, 2014), Discovering Romans (Zondervan, 2014), Sexual Fidelity (NoCo Media, 2015) and Evangelical White Lies (NoCo Media, 2016). He is overwhelmed at God’s grace in his salvation and for his family (Kim, Hayley, Luke, Maddie and Grace). Mike has been the Senior Pastor at Bethlehem Bible Church (BBC) in West Boylston, MA since April 1997. When not enjoying his family, Mike is often seen on this.
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Steve Cooley Steve graduated from The Master's Seminary in 2002 and retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2004, after 21 years of service. He and his family were called to Bethlehem Bible Church in June, 2004. Steve and his wife Janet have three grown children: Steve Jr., Kristin, and Megan, two godly sons-in-law, Jerry Fish and Joey DeFilippo, and is a grandfather of 6: January, Devany, Autumn, Carys, Jude, and Declan. Steve, aka “The Tuesday Guy,” is the Associate Pastor at Bethlehem Bible Church. He also likes board games, particularly those with some historical flavor. |
Today's show is divided into 2 parts. First, Pastor Mike quizzes Pastor Steve on Christmas traditions and legends from around the globe. Then, the guys talk about the importance of the incarnation. Remember some things as you listen. Only perfect people are allowed into Heaven. You undoubtedly have broken God's laws many thousands of times. Without a substitute taking on your punishment, you are doomed because you have earned Hell. Jesus became a man and perfectly obeyed God's laws. He then bore the wrath of the Father on the cross for sinful people and arose 3 days later. Repent of your sins today and trust in Christ as your representative to save you from the penalty of your sins. You don't deserve Heaven, but Jesus was kind enough to make a way for you to enter.| « Previous episode | Next episode » |