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Announcements Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-5 ; 12-19 Title of the Message: Celebrate Peace! Message: Celebrate Christ! Celebrate Peace! Christmas is a season of celebration. Too often, though, it is a celebration of all the wrong things. I started off with a message entitled... Celebrate Christ!…

Hezekiah Plot line sometimes our vison is too small our hopes to little. And some times we confuse the scope of God’s plans. At that time Merodach-baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent envoys with letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that he had been sick and had recovered. 2 And…

E = Excellent We have experienced, we have encountered the journey of the book of 2nd Thessalonians. This has been an excellent journey that Paul concludes in the benediction, but first a few little reminders. The 2nd Epistle to the church was, like all letters, written with a purpose and in this letter…

I don’t know if you noticed, but the war in Ukraine has taken over the news. So much so that they now have to run stories to explain that not everything else in the news relates to the war in Ukraine, like the high gas prices. I DO NOT want to minimize this horror. All I want to say is that with all…

Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever…

What did you ask for this Christmas? Some have asked for fun stuff, like some cool toys others are just hoping to get through without complete and utter heartbreak. But have you ever experienced the missing present. This might be the one you bought in August or October, and then hid in that secret spot…

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in…

Trusting God brings great benefits! A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, From whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, Which made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, he that keepeth Israel Shall neither…

An old saying goes, “A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to come unraveled. 16 Rejoice evermore. 17 Pray without ceasing. 18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and…

Ezekiel 13 The word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, prophesy against the prophets of Israel, who are prophesying, and say to those who prophesy from their own hearts: ‘Hear the word of the Lord !’ Thus says the Lord God , Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing!…

Judas and his band of soldiers are now standing face-to-face with Jesus... looking to ARREST Him... They show up with Torches and weapons…THINKING they were going to have a fight on their hands!! Instead - they come…looking for the man they want to kill... And Jesus - STEPS FORWARD... And says - I AM…

By Being Faithful 3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. Kindness toward men is paired with truth (also translated firmness or faithfulness) toward men and God.…

5 Every word of God is tested; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. Who is He? 15 To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. 5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness…

Good Morning... I don’t know about you but I was thankful to see the rain this past week and also the blue sky on thanksgiving day.... After two weeks of smoke and bad air quality… it was such a reprieve… to go outside… Thankful that the fires are now contained. • We are living in interesting times and…

Our God is a Promise-making, promise-keeping God. God has promised us peace in the Person of Messiah — in the Person of Jesus. As we face this world’s peace-stealing circumstances, we need to cling to that Peace. We need to cling to Jesus who came as not just the Babe in a manger 2000 years ago — but…

Matthew 15:21-28

Call to Worship Song: Christ the Lord is Risen Today( He is not Dead) Announcements Focus on the Cross & Death Song: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us Song: When I surveyed the Wondrous Cross Meditation This morning’s celebration we are going through three stages as we reflect upon the Easter Story.…

Intro: God uses unexpected people and unlikely circumstances to bring about his purposes in order to bring about his glory and not man’s glory. In the history of God’s work in this world, God has used the lowly and the meek of this world to bring about his glorious purposes. He uses shepherds and turns…

12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying: 15 “ The land of Zebulun…

Hebrews 12:4-11

1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “ ‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Seven Spirits of God: Robert Thomas There the conclusion was that the title is a reference to the…

INTRODUCTION New Monthly Series in our Theme of Renewed Faith is Prayer Sunday School - Q&A Sunday Evening - Continue with Renewed Love Wednesday - Which Church are We PRAYER Pew research states 78% of all Americans pray at least once a week. 57% pray at least once a day. Serious prayer begins after…

INTRODUCTION: Merry Christmas (Let’s pray) Every Christmas season much is said about the birth of Christ Articles, magazines, blogs, and books are written and many podcasts and shows discuss the birth of Christ… People will argue over the idea of a virgin birth Or how many wise men there were exactly...…

Good Morning! This morning I want to take sort of a before and after approach to today’s sermon, so I want to start with the before. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. Now this is Saul in Acts Chapter 8 obviously,…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please open your Bibles with me to Ephesians 1 . This morning is going to be a bit different than our norm. I was supposed to be on vacation this week but in reality this week - and really the last 48 hours - have proven to be incredibly challenging.…