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Finding a Biblical Humility “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Culture: False sense of meekness: Kill them with Kindness (so that we may retain their connections and better our business - selfish motive); “I’ll let you win in the argument all the time, because if I don’t you won’t…

Desert This morning, I have a proposal for you. It might not seem likely at first, but I hope you soon come to realize the truth of this statement. My proposal is this: We live in a desert. Oh sure there might be trees and rain and green things. And by the dictionary’s technical definition my proposal…

The Pattern Of Ephesians So here we are. The half way point of the Letter to the Ephesians that Paul has written. Over the last month and a half we’ve broken down the first 3 chapters. Our prayer is that you’ve studied this and have became more familiar with these passages of scripture. Here at this…

This Week’s Theme: Put on the Characteristics of the New Man This Week’s Word is Holy Spirit: The co-equal and co-eternal Spirit of the Father and the Son, who inspired Scripture and brings new life to the people of God. The Spirit of God is often portrayed in Scripture in terms of “breath”, “life” or…

Introduction The world tells us to always fight for yourself. It will tell us that you must take care of yourself because no one else will. The world wants us to believe that success is in what you do and where you are. What if I told you success is not found in what you do for work. Whether you ever…

Introduction In the summer of 1986, two ships collided in the Black Sea off the coast of Russia. Hundreds of passengers died as they were hurled into the icy waters below. News of the disaster was further darkened when an investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn't a technology problem…

So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful…

Introduction: This morning we are going to begin a study through one of Jesus’ most famous sermons called the Sermon on the Mount. The sermon is really probably a collection of longer teachings that Jesus gave over time and we have two similar versions of the sermon recorded in Matthew and Luke. There…

Church Timer - Passion Count down Video Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please…

Luke 18:9-14 “ Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other…

Administration of Justice 102 Fifth commandment is about honoring authority. Begins at home, Honors God above all, and Honors the authorities God has established. Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, or to governors as sent by him to punish…

This year during the season of Advent we will be looking at some of the reasons Jesus came to us – how He demonstrates humility, how He shows us compassion, how He brings is light, how He gives us life. Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider…

We are reminded that God graciously unites us into one family. We are encouraged to serve one another with humility.

Last week we talked about overcoming conflict by humbling ourselves and seeking God. James wants us to understand… A Faith That Works is a Faith that is Unified in Humility . (write that down!) Understand — Humility is the very CORE of the Christian walk! Think about that! 16 “For God so loved the world…

12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Our theme for the year helps us with this implementation of New Attitude 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and…

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Bible Reading Week 44 This Week’s Theme: Fixing Your Past Word for the Week is Guilt: Primarily a state of being at fault, often accompanied by a feeling of being in the wrong. Scripture affirms that human guilt arises from sin before God, and can only be purged through accepting the forgiveness offered…

Advent is here. Today marks the 1st Sunday in Advent. For churches that follow a liturgical calendar it is also the “new year” for them. Advent looks back. We look back to the birth of Jesus. Advent looks forward. We look forward to his coming in the manger but also His coming in the clouds at the end.…

Intro: Marks of a zombie ( To survive you have to look and smell like one, and act like one) Verse one of Ephesians chapter 4 is really a transition verse in this letter. In chapters 1-3, Paul is really unpacking this mystery that God has taught him about the gospel. He’s unpacking this mystery that…

Pre-Introduction This is Week 6 of my Heartbeat series, outlining my Core Ministry Priorities. See my booklet. Request my doctrinal statement. Reach out to set up a time to get together. Introduction It feels like there are more “national days” than ever before. Some of them make sense to me — Today…

The Set up As we humbly come to this chapter after: The wall has been completed The wall was fully functioning The word of the Lord has been read to the people We get to a chapter that is all about the goodness, the amazing grace of God. In this chapter we see a very long prayer that is offered, even…

Introduction: If you have your Bibles let me invite you to open with me to the book of Mark chapter 9. We will begin reading in Mark 9:30-37 that Drew preached out of last week and we will continue on into verses 38-40 that we will give our attention to this week. 30 They went on from there and passed…

Readying For Our Revival This afternoon’s message is a little bit different, a little bit light hearted but nevertheless, I believe necessary for us this afternoon as we approach the 200th Anniversary Conference. I’ve entitled it Readying for Our Revival simply because Revival must be prepared and readied…

We are reminded that God graciously offers us grace to overcome our weakness. We are encouraged to rely on God and be open with our vulnerabilities.

Introduction There is this movie on Amazon Prime called the “Tomorrow War.” In this movie Dan Forester (Chris Pratt) is a former special forces soldier who is a biology teacher now. He is struggling in his career and just in a difficult situation. He is watching tv with his family when there is a portal…