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Intro We’re entering a new chapter together as a church. It’s not accurate any longer to say that we are a church in transition. A few years ago, we were in a place where we had only a one elder who also happened to the the youth pastor. We had a health assessment done by our association to help get…

Colossians 3:23-24 ; Revelation 22:3 Theme : God created us to work for his glory, both in this life and in the life to come. Introduction : Work is a common and essential part of our lives. We spend most of our waking hours working, whether at home, at school, or at our jobs. Many people find there…

Introduction: 6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were…

Now in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable 21 Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house,…

Luke reveals Jesus’ desire that we enter His Kingdom! A Brief Overview Luke’s Highlight of the Kingdom of God: It is ruled by Jesus Christ and it is eternal ( Luke 1:32-33 ) It is Good News ( Luke 4:43 ) It is for the Poor ( Luke 6:20 ) It demands faithfulness ( Luke 9:62 ) It is growing before our eyes…

In the third chapter of Ruth, Naomi hatches a scheme to ensure Ruth is cared for. Her scheme sounds bizarre to our ears, and even lewd to ancient Hebrew ears. Will God honour such a scheme? Will Ruth go through with it? Join us as Malcolm takes us through this extraordinary episode in one of the most famous love stories of all time.

Diligent in Business Not a busybody Enterprising Confident Charitable In Life Vow-Keeper Provider Relentless Led by Faith Fears only God

6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them. 8 So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared…

Biblical leadership continues We have looked at he Elder (Bishop, Pastor, Shepherd, Overseer). Today we will continue to look at biblical leadership with the office of the Deacon (minster, servant). Paul goes in to detail the qualifications of a Deacon and some principles about the work a Deacon does…

Introduction: We’ve heard a lot of people talking about revival lately. I’ve even been talking about it a lot. We need to take advantage of the interest. It’s like the old sailors used to say, you have to take advantage of the wind. When the wind is against you or is not blowing, you just bob there in…

“I will go anywhere, provided it be forward.” ― David Livingstone “If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.” ― David Livingstone 1) You have to start with God 2) Theres never a time to quit on God 9 God…

Turn back in your Bible to Luke 15 . Three Stories Luke 15 contains three parables by Jesus: the stories of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Wayward Son. Luke 15:1-2 All the tax collectors and sinners were approaching to listen to him. And the Pharisees and scribes were complaining, “This man welcomes…

Last week we began our series on Ecclesiastes. It’s truly a fascinating book and one worth reading or reading again if you’ve read it before. If you’re new to your Bible or not very good at remembering the order of the books, don’t be afraid to use that little known page in our Bibles, the Table of Contents.…

All I Wanted Was A Haircut Haircut Easton, grandma, “How old are you?” 1 As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. For whatever reason, this verse is the crux of our problem this morning. Blind from birth. If he had only been born “normal”, there wouldn’t be a story to tell. But he wsa born blind……

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Introduction: On mission… That is quite a loaded statement. Some of our minds go to military combat when we think about that phrase. Some of you maybe even served in the military or serve in the military. We are grateful for your service my friends. Others may hear that phrase and think of the space…

Salvation is not the end for the believer. It's just the beginning. Joining the Body of Christ is not the end all be all. We are given new life to live a new life.

There is growing interest in learning what the Bible says about our career, jobs, and professions, and for good reason! Our “work” is a major part of our lives. In 2019, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted an American Time Use Survey, finding that working Americans spend more time per week working…

Not that Christmas is over, We have finished the food, family and friends have begun to return home, the presents have been opened. Now the decorations are a chore to put away rather than jopy of putting up. People are contemplating the return to school, and most will return to work. The season is mostly…

In Need of a Favor Often we believe we are entitled to our blessings. When hard times fall upon us, we may wallow in self pity, doubt, and not think of how we can get out of our circumstances. I can remember many times when those around me helped me out in times of trouble. There was one winter when…

When I was a child, my dad, who is a Vietnam veteran, taught me a valuable lesson. I think we were watching TV and an add came up for something that was free. So I asked him if we could call in (before the internet, and when the phones were all still connected to the walls) to get this free item. And…

THE PRACTICE OF THE MYSTERY The fourth chapter of Ephesians introduces a change of direction for the book. The word “ therefore ” in verse 1 , signals this change. Paul is saying, “ because of what I have said, this is what I want you to do. ” To me, the first there chapters of this book are among the…

Introduction: We have been going through a little mini series here in the book of Colossians. We first discussed Biblical Marriage and talked about the Biblical complementarian view of marriage - that we are equal and yet not the same. We discussed that we have different roles. Then last week we discussed…

Introduction: Two week ago tomorrow we Americans held our annual celebration of the working men and women of our nation. Now, I’d be willing to bet that none of us here thought of Labor Day in that fashion during that long weekend. No, many may have thought of it as the end of summer, or the last weekend…

AN AUTOPSY OF A DEAD CHURCH Revelation 3:1-6 1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain,…