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Introduction What comes to your mind when you think of heaven? When a cartoonist sketches a picture of heaven, what items are usually included in the picture? There are three or four standard features in common portrayals of heaven. Billowy white clouds, people with little wings floating around, and…

The glory of God is a difficult thing to completely sort out what we are speaking about. 3 And one called to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!” The angels cry out holy, then speak of the earth being filled with the glory of God. This is becasue…

Our High Priest 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. 26 For it was indeed fitting that we should have such a high priest, holy, innocent, unstained, separated from sinners, and exalted above the…

This year we have been talking about how all the glory belongs to God for Christmas. Josh started us off with a couple of great messages. His first message was how John the Baptist was prophesied and ultimately personified giving the glory to God. His second message in our series showed how God got glory…

Verse 2. Note the date. Cf. with Exodus 12:1-2 . Now the Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, “This month shall be the beginning of months for you; it is to be the first month of the year to you. The cycle is being completed. The beginning of the nation is now culminating in the erecting…

Unity of believers ( Jn17:22-26 ). Is unity of believers important? Does unity mean uniformity? Can there be unity of believers? Are we praying for unity of believers? Previously: Eyes lifted to heaven after speaking to the apostles that the hour has come, Jesus prays. He prays for the Father to glory…

Rejection? Do you think that God rejects? If so, who does God reject? God rejects the unbelieving, but still loves them ( Rom8:38-39 ) Do you think rejection has to be forever? NO! If someone come to believe they can be saved. Do you think that rejection can be a good thing? Yes, Jesus was rejected and…

Taking Credit for God’s Light Taking credit for the works God is accomplishing through others is what we do when we idolize ourselves. During the time of the year when we give thanks for the things we have in our lives, it should remind us of the blessings that can only be credited to God. All of creation…

This Week’s Theme: Christians Are Called to Brag on the LORD This Week’s Word is Boast (glory) : Negatively, it means self-confidence. Positively, it means to trust or put one’s confidence in God. Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 10:17 “17 But “he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”” Essence of the Text…

Many of our problems in life is about God more than about us God shows himself strong in our weaknesses NOT EVERYONE WANTS TO WALK THE ROAD OF FAITH BUT WE DO. 16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which…

Paul's sentness inspires us to proclaim the TRUE GOSPEL.

Today is a special day in the life of our church. Today we will install and ordain elders and deacons that will serve among us in the coming weeks, months and years. In our denomination, once you are ordained you are ordained to that office for the remainder of your life within our denomination. We do…

Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. On the third day there was…

Last Year was Rise Above We will continue to rise above with Jesus this year and moving forward. Ezra and Nehemiah Temple and the walls Are there any boundaries that Jesus wants you to build stronger? What Gates are you called to be? What Gates does He want you to explore with Him? Last Week’s Activation:…

As church goers, as those who refer to ourselves as Christians, have you ever considered what the purpose of your faith is? Have you ever taken a moment to consider the purpose of a church service? Why do we gather? Why do we sing? Why do we pray? Why did Jesus come? Why did Jesus die? Why are we here?…

In November 1940, the city of Coventry, in England, was bombed by the Nazis. The town was destroyed, and the centuries old cathedral took two direct hits and was reduced to rubble. In the aftermath of the war, the church made an interesting decision. They left the ruins of their cathedral in place. They…

the glory of teh Lord is a complete reversl of the burdens of man.

It seems like, when kids are around 3-5, they become very interested in the why’s of life. Why is the sky blue, why is my hair this color, why do the deer eat our garbage? The question why, can quickly become infuriating becasue after about the 5th why, your running out of answers. As we get older, many…

On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. John’s introduction of Jesus, in the book of John, has occurred less than a week ago. Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples. When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have…

Despair and Depression Last week we looked at how David battled anxiety. We said that he acknowledged that life was going to be difficult. He didn’t have unrealistic expectations but by gazing on the beauty and seeking the Lord in his temple, seeking his face and his will, he could face anything. That…

Christ's past deeds guarantee the believer's future and merits current obedience and fellowship.

Hebrews 12:3-11 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

1 What is your deepest desire as a follower of Jesus Christ? Maybe you would say 'my desire is to be with the Lord,' I long to be in His presence and to glorify Him. 'Great, let's say you have the opportunity to stand before Jesus right now, what would you hear Him say? Well done good and faithful servant…

Illusionists - turning something into another Or pencil trick - wobbling READ: John 2:1-12 Jesus - miraculously turning something into another Here, water to wine Later Lame to healed Blind, to seeing Dead, to alive Getting lost, missing the forest for the trees Wedding nuance Mary apparently involved…

1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in…