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ONE ANOTHER Today’s one another focus on living in harmony with one another or a shorter version is unity. Chapter 14 and the 1st ½ of 15 are one extended discussion about how to get along with people in the church who disagree with you on something you feel passionate about. UNITY IS MORE IMPORTANT…

The Bible has much to say when it comes to speaking about God. In the Bible, we are given the instruction to speak to one another about the One; that is, Father God, His son Jesus, and Holy Spirit. This is something that should be a part of every church's practices and teaching; encouraging followers of Christ to share their faith with each other and with others. Learn more in the conclusion of the the Stronger Together series - Speak to One Another about the One.

We are continuing our series this morning Our House. When you ask someone what they think about the church, be prepared for any response. What they say may inspire feelings of anger, sadness, joy, or hope, depending on what they have experienced in their dealings with believers. This four-week series…

“Therefore” Whats the Therefore, therefore? Eph. 4:1-16 is all about Christian unity which we will be addressing over the next few weeks, but from chapter 4 through the end of the book, Paul will be addressing the believers on how they are to behave as Christians. Here in chapter 4, Paul will proceed…

Introduction Pastor Brandon Lemons, from Friedens Church in Port Washington… We connected because we both belong to a group of people who lived in Palmyra, MO, and graduated from Palmyra High School. Group identity is one of the most powerful forces in the world. For good or evil — Nazis, ISIS, gangs…

This Week’s Theme: The Church Serves As One Memory Verse: Joshua 1:16 “16 So they answered Joshua, saying, “All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go.” This Week’s Word is People of God : Those called out to belong to God and serve Him in His world. God called Israel to…

Scene 1/ The proof is in the pudding; The reality that something is not really known until it is experienced. There is an old phrase that has an incredible background. Actually the origin of this phrase is quite gruesome. The phrase is “The proof is in the pudding” Now by itself, this phrase doesn’t…

Fellowship is one of the primary reasons why God created His Church. It's not about doing it alone. But coming together to see the Kingdom Of God flourish on the earth. Let take the time to explore What fellowship is all about.

1 Peter 3:8-9 “... all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing .” Suffer with one…

Main Preaching Theme: Victory as a Christian does not come from physical battles; We live lives worthy of our heavenly calling when we access the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. Scene 1/ The struggle of seeing life from the physical perspective! When we see everything from the perspective of what…

Scene 1: Light or Darkness is a choice we must make each day V 1-4 Someone once said that, “Some people change their ways when they see the light, others only when they feel the heat.” That is a choice, which we are faced with. Will we choose light or darkness? Purity or sin. I once heard a comment,…

Last week we started a sub theme of our study of the church. There are certain things good churches do; just as there are certain things bad and dying churches do (think Revelation 2-3 ). Last week I took the whole sermon to preach about the most important activity of a healthy church - The preaching…

Being a Christian is being blessed What do blessings look like? Do we really count all our blessings? Do we consider ourselves blessed people? As a Christian we are very blessed and tonight we are going to look at the tie that ties us together making us blessed people. We are members of one another (…

His Name Was Peter. His name was Peter. Peter was Intelligent. The picture here is of him on his school's drafting team. He was the kind of kid who would not stand out in a crowd. Had a commodore 64, played dungeons and dragons, liked shooting hoops, and throwing a baseball, but never played organized…

Last week I spoke on the dangers of isolation and I suggested the original purpose of God is battle isolation is community today I want to deal with how to do community well Now I’m not suggestion a commune where everybody sells eveything and we all coister together on a rural farm! although that might…

Scene 1. On a number of occasions in my pastoral ministry I have had husbands say to me that their wife won’t submit. In those cases I have so far always found that what the husband really wants is a housekeeper, cook and concubine. A woman who will please him and meet his desires, not a wife who is…

We are undivided. We are united in purpose. Unity makes us victorious.

Scene 1/ When you aim for nothing, you will achieve it every time; sadly this is a picture of much of the churches activity. 4:14 A famous American author by the rather unique name of Zig Ziglar once said; “If you aim at nothing, you will hit it every time!” It’s true isn’t it? Anything of worth that…

Scene 1/ When Paul’s pastoral exhortation is understood we will see that this is an invitation not to be refused! 4:1a An invitation not to be refused! Sounds a little threatening doesn’t it? There is a note of compulsion, a having to do rather than a choosing to do. Military orders are like that; there…

Finding Your People 6 Then she arose with her daughters-in-law to return from the country of Moab, for she had heard in the fields of Moab that the Lord had visited his people and given them food. Having left judah withher husband, due to a famine, Naomi heard that the Lord had come to the adi of Judah.…

We are reminded that God surrounds us with a community that will support us. We are encouraged to selflessly serve our neighbors.

Why do we gather together? What has the spirits of darkness tried to get the church to be labeled as? Judgmental, a place of division, weirdos, a place of disconnection, fake, a place where hidden sin lies, people who put on like they have together but have secrets. What Does Jesus label the church as?…

Scripture Reading Text: Matthew 5:21-24 ; 18:15-22 Announcements Today, and then this coming Friday, we have students that are participating in the North Carolina Christian School Association’s Fine Arts Competitions. Pray for travel safety and then also that they would seek to glorify the Lord with…

Scripture Reading Text: Matthew 5:21-24 ; 18:15-22 Message Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;…

Application Needed If you want an intended result you need to apply some things to the intended results. So, application in our life together as a family is needed. As we finish our living together series may we be closer in our living together. (Coffee Cup Picture inserted Here) If you have a coffee…