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Life can be discouraging US National debt: $33.84T Average US family debt: $103k US Divorce rate statistics 50% first, 60% second, 73% third. 18m children being raised in single parent homes Belief in Christ dropping, church attendance dropping. Death rate 100%, 8,000 Americans a day trouble is brewing,…

The Steward The steward is a servant, a servant entrusted with the possession of someone else. A precious treasure we are entrusted with, that is our subject matter today. (insert: A treasure worth seeking picture here) A treasure worth having is a treasure worth sharing . Treasure worth having comes…

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…

Providence Providence is more than the capital of Rhode Island, so much more. If, we, as disciples of Jesus Christ are to grow together we need God’s providence. So a few words on providence. When you think of the word providence what do you think of, what does it mean? Providence: (Noun) 1. divine guidance…

Closer walk = Maturing in Christ Together we open, read, study God’s word together, what is the result of it? Maturing in Christ, together! In our series we have looked at many elements to help us to mature in Christ together, today we will be looking at the element of a Christian’s good works. Maturing…

Dedication Any good work takes dedication, the church of Antioch of Syria had lots of involvement, lots of dedication for the church to be an exampled church that we can learn from. It was started by dedicated disciples from Jerusalem (Act11:19-21) 19 So then those who were scattered because of the persecution…

Are you stirred up? Important words, last words, instructive words, assuring words, encouraging words, that is what Paul is using here in 2Timothy as his final words. Today we see some good words with good instructions. A reminder first of what he has spoken already. (opening thought) What stirs you…

Powerful Word! The word is living, powerful and sharp (Heb4:12); it is Go breathed and is profitable and equipping (2Tim3:16-17). So, we are simply Christians studying God’s Word together. Today we are looking at the ministry of the Word in the heart of the believer, and helps us to grow to the fulness…

We all need it Some shocking numbers Datalytics shows 8656 murders in USA in 2023; that is a reduction from 9902 is 2022, and prior to Covid 16,425 2020 Pew Research 2020 - 930,160 abortions 2023 - 901,683 USA Today 170k people killed in Ukrainian war So far, 26,442 in Gaza/Israel Forbes Violent crime…

The church is edified through God’s word, through the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts, through the church’s appointed ministries and through the mutual love, support and encouragement of its members.

He is able to grow us! I think we can all agree that growth as a Christian is vital if we are going to grow as the church. This applies in the world too that growth is necessary, but our focus is a closer walk with thee in our series. We are called to grow up in all things (Eph4:14-15) 14 As a result,…

The Joy of singing Do you find joy in singing? Do you sing in the assembly? How about in private? Singing in an act of worship that is pleasing and acceptable to God(Heb13:15). Today in looking at a closer walk, we will walk, by discussing singing as an act of worship. (Joy of singing slide here) We…

Time to go home It had been a long journey, a successful journey for the gospel spread, churches were planted, people and families converted, but now it seems God’s will was for Paul to head home from Corinth back to Antioch of Syria. Paul had been in Corinth for some 18 months and feels it is time to…

God’s will for you! God is good; and God is good about making His will know to us. Not just what it is but what to do with it. Tonight we will look at motivation behind knowing God’s will and what to do with it. God’s will: Rejoice always God’s will: Pray without ceasing God’s will: Give thanks God’s…

1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” Thesis / Central…

The Glory of the Lord The church then and the church now are waiting for the glory of the Lord to be revealed. The church then had some misconceptions. Paul has addressed those and it brings to us some great truths for application today as it did for them then. Misconception - Christ had already come…

I appreciate the music that our worship leaders pick up, purposefully leading us to look away from the craziness of this world and look to God. We are blessed to have musicians who take this responsibility seriously. Some churches have leaders who just throw a few songs together. Some churches don’t…

Years ago when I was going through seminary- along with going to school I also worked as a security guard to help pay for my education. It was an awful schedule. I was working third shift, then going directly to school in the morning and then sleeping during the afternoon. So I would go to work at 10:30…

James 3:1-6

What are the bonds that brethren share? What is the type of love brothers are to share? How can we practice brotherly kindness?

are we focused on building up one another

Being considerate takes time and effort. It is hard work. But it brings happiness, strong relationships, and a good and effective team.

Listen or watch as Pastor Leger dives into Acts 9:31 and unpacks what are the marks of a healthy church.

Body building takes time, recognition of areas of need, Recognizing areas of accomplishment and a good coach to keep you on track. Building the body of the Christ is much the same. How are you using your gift to build the body of Christ today?