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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…

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…

We are moving along in our series on the book of Luke. Today we are in chapter 14. Jesus is making his way towards Jerusalem. He knows that it is getting closer to the time that He must fulfill the purpose that He has come to earth for. Chapter 14 is a common scene that have been noticing throughout…

Life’s changes Life is not what we expect it to be. We can plan, we can hope, but God has the final word. Some of life’s changes are God’s plan being worked out! Previously we saw in chapter one: Our characters, Elimelech/Naomi Their sons and wives Mahlon, Chilion, Orpah, and Ruth We saw a journey during…

The problem with our plans. I really like to be in charge and in control. We tend to place our desires, hopes and dreams in a place of higher priority than the kingdom of God. Jesus said, 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. His kingdom…

7:15-25, 29 Last week, Jacob walked us through the extended proverb section of Ecclesiastes, and helped understand how God can use adversity to develop wisdom within us and, with that, more Christlikeness as we grow in Humility, Patience, Gentleness, Self-Control, Contentment. The teacher continues that…

7:15-25, 29 Last week, Jacob walked us through the extended proverb section of Ecclesiastes, and helped understand how God can use adversity to develop wisdom within us and, with that, more Christlikeness as we grow in Humility, Patience, Gentleness, Self-Control, Contentment. The teacher continues that…

7:15-25, 29 Last week, Jacob walked us through the extended proverb section of Ecclesiastes, and helped understand how God can use adversity to develop wisdom within us and, with that, more Christlikeness as we grow in Humility, Patience, Gentleness, Self-Control, Contentment. The teacher continues that…

I like to preach in series. I feel like we can stay on a particular topic for several weeks. Last week we just finished a series on Prayer. Next week we will begin a series on Following Jesus. But, I also like to have a single sermon placed in amongst series so that I can give you a lesson that is not…

Jesus said in 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. So, if Jesus said that he came that we may have life and have it to the full, is it any wonder at all that God wants us to be happy. There is no wonder. Looking back at our…

How many of you got up and got dressed this morning? Paul commands us to be dressed in the five virtues of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. These are embodied in the actions of bearing with, forgiving, and loving each other. We all get dressed each day. Use that as a prompter to…

Good morning church! If you have your Bibles go ahead and flip on over to 1 Pet 5:5-7 . While you’re heading that direction first I want to give a shoutout to those that came and helped do a deep clean on the church yesterday. I’m super thankful for your willingness to care for one another by caring…

Demonic Wisdom Splits the Church In This last week of “devilish psyops” we would like to consider what the other epistles say about spiritual warfare and victory in these daily battles. Let’s start with James. James 3:13–16 says, “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct…

Job 42:1-17 Intro : Do you ever just want more? We live in a society that thrives on more. People everywhere are after more money, more stuff and more power. From the billionaire who wants more money, to the politician who wants more power, to the child who wants more mashed potatoes; everybody just…

1. James and Wisdom (vv. 2-8) James discusses trials as producing maturity. Lacking nothing. No mistake that He then mentions lacking wisdom in v. 5 Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. The end of the matter; all has been heard.…

Loving Humility Philippians 2 Central Truth: Worship directs our Humility! Worship as the foundation. Key Question – Does God truly have what is best for me in hand and in store? Humility is: The feeling or attitude that you have no special importance that makes you better than others. (Cambridge Dictionary)…

Central Idea : In a world that is increasingly diverse and interconnected, understanding the cultural context in which we share the Gospel is essential INTRODUCTION Sharing the Gospel is a Biblical Foundation For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of…

In this powerful exploration of wisdom, we uncover the stark contrast between worldly and godly wisdom. We're challenged to examine our hearts and actions, recognizing that true wisdom is reflected in our conduct. The scripture reminds us that wisdom from above is pure, peaceable, and full of good fruits, while earthly wisdom leads to disorder and selfish ambition. Are our lives marked by the peace and gentleness of godly wisdom, or the chaos of worldly pursuits?

For Opening illustration turn to the December 7th reading from the Christmas Devotion… Last night, before we put Haddon to bed we opened up our Christmas Devotion and read as a family… minus one… Emmy already went to sleep. I was still working on my sermon… because sometimes that happens on Saturdays..…

Boots For Battle Intro: As we continue to study “the whole armor of God,” we continually need to be reminded why this is such an important topic. Verses 10–13 introduce the subject of spiritual warfare. We are told that the saints of God are engaged in a great spiritual battle against a powerful, relentless…

Ephesians 3: 8-13 I. The Person for Ministry A. A person of Humility Paul was genuinely amazed at the grace he had received. Being fully aware of the righteousness of God, Paul became keenly aware of his frailty and propensity to please the flesh. He remembered the man he was prior to salvation and the…

John 8:1-11 1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 20 And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”…

Morning 15 September 24

The Ripple Effect of Goodness From time to time, I have read various things dealing with church discipline. I have heard of people being put out of the church for their failures. I have even heard others talk about how they got rid of people as Paul teaches. And I won’t deny that church discipline is…

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? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good…