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Overcoming Worldliness with Godliness James 4:7-10 As we grow and mature in the Lord, we may find it easier to deal with specific temptations, but we all face a continual battle with the flesh. It always seeks a different course than the spirit. It desires one thing: to please the lusts it possesses.…

Passages to ponder Passages to ponder in this series are passages more than to read, but to absorb, to contemplate on, to consider what application. Here is what we have looked at so far. Kingdom Beatitudes ( Mt5:3-12 ) Supreme blessedness! They are not optional, they are proof! Don’t have a defiled…

1 And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the…

Can you save yourself? Have you ever been told “whatever you set your mind to, you can accomplish?” Do you think that holds true? You cannot save yourself, but God has given you what is needed to be saved What does mindset mean? (N) the established set of attitudes held by someone What types of things…

In 1 Peter 2:11-12, Peter gives two things each Christian is to be occupied with. One is internal and the other external. Learn what these are today as Pastor Steve teaches from God's Word.

Introduction In times past I have often spoken of our American forefathers: George Washington, Patrick Henry, John Adams - those great Godly men upon whose blood, sweat, tears & - most importantly, prayers - was founded. The reason we have the liberties that we do, is because of those who came before…

WALK BY THE SPIRIT 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18…

Good Morning, I Hope you had a great 4th July.… One of the Holidays that we know how to celebrate well as a nation is Independence Day....... Have you ever wondered how money gets spent over the Holiday? Well Wallethub.com had some interesting numbers... Apparently, we spent about… $6.8 Billion : on…

We now turn to the central point of Romans 7, the reason why we can't save ourselves, or make ourselves acceptable to God, is that we are in the flesh.

19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 1 This is a faithful saying: If a man desires the position of a bishop, he desires a good work. 6 not a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same…

Loyalty (Brand loyalty picture inserted here) - use brand loyalty illustration here. Faithful, loyal are words that we are familiar with, especially within the confines of marriage, and church? This morning we are going to look at the foundation of the church (the family), the field of the church and…

Using many OT quotations and allusions, Peter continues to encourage his readers in their Christian conduct. Christians should respond to God’s saving act in Jesus with behavior that honors Him—they should act like they are indeed His people and representatives. 1 So put away all malice and all deceit…

So, you are a sinner, a wretched man. Some questions to ask yourself What is a wretched man? Oxford: (adj) (of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state. of poor quality; very bad. Why are you, were, a wretched man? Is there anything you can do to change that? Let this simmer for a minute, then…

Spiritual Warfare definitions number three will define strongholds.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. 16 From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a…

Have you ever asked yourself the question, why are we here? Why are we here on this earth? Why are we living in Fort Smith, AR in the year 2023? Have you ever thought about what the purpose of life was? Today I hope that I can give you an answer to this question. This week, I’ve had to do some soul searching.…

Nicodemus went to Jesus under the cover of night in order to ask questions. He must have been afraid of what his fellow Pharisees might say, just by him speaking to Jesus. He felt a tension or disconnect between what he was taught and what he was seeing. He saw the miracles performed and was amazed like…

This Week’s Theme: Put On the LORD Jesus Christ This Week’s Word is Flesh: The physical aspect of human beings, which distinguishes them from God and is therefore frequently used in the NT as a symbol of human sinful nature in contrast with God’s perfection. (The Greek word for “flesh” is sometimes translated…

Fighting with self Have you ever had a fight or argument with yourself? Some of the most painful fights are within, with ourselves for we are our own worst critic What kind of battles can we face inside? Relational Financial Emotional Spiritual Different views Prior to availability of Holy Spirit to…

Paul has two major goals in his letter to the Colossians. Number one, Paul wants to encourage these believers that they might grow in their relationship with God IN CHRIST. Number two, Paul does not want these believers to be deluded by a man made system of artificial spiritual growth. And so with these…

No One likes difficulty But Is Difficulty bad? Can difficulty have purpose? Does God Know? 23 During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. 24 And God heard their groaning,…

Today we continue to walk through Paul’s letter to the Galatians…and what we’ve been hearing OVER and OVER again from Paul... Is that the Galatians - IF THEY were to receive circumcision as a means of salvation - would become ACCOUNTABLE for the whole law! They would take themselves - back UNDER the…

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful,…

Paul draws a dramatic difference between the lost and the saved. The lost reflect a fallen condition with is slavery and destruction. However, the believer in Christ has a distinctive advantage and difference. The Indwelling Holy Spirit gives us new pursuits and a new life. It reflects what it means to be free from the law of sin and death.

Introduction We are in this sermon series entitled Simplify - Living the uncluttered life. We digging into the meaning of the inner life and what it is to be transformed into the likeness of Christ… . When you start paying attention to the inner life you realize that there is something not quite right…