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Introduction What does it mean to be a Christian? A key phrase in the New Testament (especially used in Paul’s letters to the churches: “in Christ.” In today’s Bible Study, we will examine this phrase from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians—and the benefits of “being” in Christ. 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ…

13 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent?…

Interrupted Life 1 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. Home… of Peter and Andrew? Or himself? Not sure. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. The crowds had followed.…

Are any of you sick? You should call for the elders of the church to come and pray over you, anointing you with oil in the name of the Lord. Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make you well. And if you have committed any sins, you will be forgiven. Confess your sins…

Welcome Good morning everyone! It is good to have you here and I am excited to dive into scripture with all of you. This morning we are going to have a stand alone sermon and talk a little about fear. As we get ready to read God’s word and discuss it, let’s go to God in prayer and ask him to be our teacher.…

Jesus begins his public ministry 11 defining characteristics of Jesus’ public ministry. Jesus reads the Scripture and then explains the Scripture and then applies the Scripture Jesus’ preaching is characterized by proclamation explanation, and application Jesus says Familiarity breeds Contempt Choose…

Cole Barnett Video John - Hey friend, we are glad you are here today! I am John Winders, the lead pastor. Andrew - And I am Andrew Wring, one of many who help with worship here at Fellowship. John - We are grateful that you have chosen to celebrate our Risen Savior with us today! Andrew - Songs Intro…

A Spectacular Failure! Let’s face it - last week was a SPECTACULAR FAILURE!! All my fault… People were ANGRY!! and told me so! I was certainly feeling like the “clay jar” that Paul describes. Certainly not like a shiny gold or silver vessel - all polished and as my grandmother used to say, “good for…

How to Avoid Distractions to Service and Ministry 9 But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless. 10 Reject a divisive man after the first and second admonition, 11 knowing that such a person is warped and sinning, being self-condemned.…

Introduction Different people shape our lives. Who in your life impacted you the most? A parent, a friend, teacher, pastor??? In the Scripture there are people that have been used by God to make a difference: Abraham - man of faith. Moses - leadership Joshua - courageous warrior David - worshipping king…

11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the…

Introduction 1 The elders who are among you I exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: 2 Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain…

An Unexpected Response Now, David had just received the news of the death of Saul. A foreigner had brought the news, even the crown, to David. David’s arch enemy was defeated. This story didn’t quite match up to the cause of Saul’s death recorded in the last chapter of 1 Samuel. Perhaps this young man…

1 I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church in Cenchrea, 2 that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also. 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila,…

2 Corinthians 9:15 ; Romans 1:8–11 ; 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Introduction A. We have much for which to Thank God B. Thanksgiving with Paul. Imagine he came to your house for the Thanksgiving meal. {describe setting, table, food, etc.} What the conversation at the table be? Body A. Paul Thankful for Christ…

As Paul heads to Asia to continue his ministry, we see 3 instances of correction needed in Ephesus. Apollos, some disciples of John and the saints in Ephesus all need the knowledge of Christianity completed. 23 And having spent some time there , he left and passed successively through the Galatian region…

Evening 6th Nov 2022

I . Intro . A . Coming to church this morning was a matter of faith . 1. You had faith that the church doors would be open for you to come into the church. 2. You had faith that the chair you would sit in would support your weight. B . Everything you did this morning to get to church was a matter of…

This morning I want to preach a timely and I think providential message on the subject of giving. I don’t go out of my way to preach about giving. In fact I normally only talk about it as I am naturally preaching expository through a book. This year God worked so that we could address this subject right…

Good Morning.. .. Happy Resurrection morning! If you are visiting with us today we are so glad that your are with us … We have been in a sermon series entitled, “Breakthrough” and we have been considering the nature of Miracles.. and the relevance of miracles in Scripture and Do miracles still happen…

Introduction: Welcome/Prayer (Text) 2 Samuel 10 Explain title - Play the Man It will be evident with the testimony I read near the end of the message It is an older expression, simply meaning to “be brave/strong”, “play the part”… “rise to the challenge/situation” Now the events of chapter 10, are first…

I read the following in a book this week: “After the Netherlands fell to Germany in 1940, deacons in the Dutch Reformed church rose up to care for the politically oppressed, supplying food and providing secret refuge. Realizing what was happening, the Germans decreed that the office of deacon should…

Ephesians 4:7–11 (KJV 1900) 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower…

Lot Of People still want to Follow Signs And others Wisdom of the world. 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was…

23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water , and were in jeopardy. 24 And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and…