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All Scripture All scripture has something to teach us so we can be good children of God. Recipients of the kingdom of God, the kingdom of Heaven. All scripture is God breathed and useful ( 2Tim3:16-17 ) 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize…

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed is to have the loving attention of Almighty God. What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Vertical - Inner - Horizontal Vertical - Peace with God Romans 4:22–5:2 (ESV) 22 That is why Abraham’s faith was “counted to him as righteousness.”…

Family Life We started our series on “Life as the church” a few weeks ago. This morning we will delve into a vital, important part of our family life. Theme of the series 14 I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; 15 but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know…

Jesus encourages, equips and sends disciples on a blessed mission.

Corrie Ten Boom recounts her time in Ravensbruck concentration camp with her sister Betsie… We lay back, struggling against the nausea that swept over us from the reeking straw. ..Suddenly I sat up, striking my head on the cross-slats above. Something had pinched my leg. “‘Fleas!’ I cried. ’Betsie, the…

Just a closer walk with thee. . . This series is about helping us to know how to, and to draw closer to our Lord and Savior so that we may shine bright the Light of Jesus in and through our lives to others. (Big Events picture inserted here) Everyone has big events in their lives, birth, graduation,…

Little Christs In This World When you noticed this title, you may have been a little surprised at the idea of “little Christs in this world.” What, are they all over the place? Are there a bunch of little Jesuses underfoot? Do we need to watch where we step? Are they in our way? Well, you know that’s…

Introduction to book We start now into 3 prophets who are focused on Judah. Zepheniah in the time of a great reform in actions by Josiah, but Judah, much like Israel lacked heart and the reform actions did not take. So the background: Zephaniah means “ Jehovah hides ” Zephaniah is great-great grandson…

Liberality of giving Keeping things in context Paul had been addressing, encouraging, imploring the collection for the Judean saints. Still the overall principle of the liberality of given has been displayed (2Cor8) The scripture is has much to say regarding the liberality of giving in teaching from…

10 On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, 11 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests about the law: 12 ‘If someone carries holy meat in the fold of his garment and touches with his fold bread or stew or wine or…

Micah’s messages A contemporary of Isaiah with messages to Israel and Judah, but mostly directed to Judah. Messages between (735-700 B.C.) Message theme: Overall, Present judgment and promised blessings First message: Coming judgment and promised restoration ( Mic1:1 -2:16) The pronouncement, the reason…

Soul talk Can you define the soul? Your soul is what integrates, what connects, what binds together your will, then your mind (those thoughts, feelings, and desires going on all the time), and then your body (with all of its appetites, habits, and behavior). John Ortberg, Soul Keeping: Caring for the…

Introduction Anyone blessed by that one note? Anyone benefitted? Encouraged? Strengthened? Let me try again. Let me play Amazing Grace. How was that? It wasn’t Amazing Grace, was it? The purpose of playing an instrument is for a recognizable and pleasing tune or melody to be produced. When that doesn’t…

The Webster’s Dictionary says prayer is an address (as a petition) to God or a god in word or thought. Have you ever listened to little kids pray? Here are a few examples of what they sound like. Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, age 7…

Today, I need you to engage your imagination for our time together. I’d like you to imagine for a moment that you go home after our gathering, and you find this carved on the side of your house. This is very old graffiti, so I know it is hard to see… so let me show you an artists rendering of the graffiti.…

Introduction I want to begin today with a question. But before I do, I want to talk about our response. When we are asked a question in church, there is a temptation. The temptation is to give an immediate Sunday School answer. The temptation is to say what you think I want to hear. However, that’s not…

How do we bless God? How do we bless people? bless and not curse.

How has God blessed us? how is it in the heavenly realm?

Suffering unjustly for following Jesus is tough. But we must remember it was tough for Jesus too. The difference, however, is that Jesus triumphed through suffering. This means we can also face unjust suffering graciously, knowing that Jesus' victory is a victory for us too.

We will be thankful not just for the past actions of God but also for his continual work in our life