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Perfect love characterized not only by how you love your neighbor but how you love your enemy who is the exemplary figure who shows us this kind of love? 32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good…

Each person is unique and whole and is called to love God with the whole person

Punishment of Self-Indulgent lifestyle (Pride) 8 The Sovereign Lord has sworn by himself—the Lord God Almighty declares: “I abhor the pride of Jacob and detest his fortresses; I will deliver up the city and everything in it.” 9 If ten people are left in one house, they too will die. 10 And if the relative…

Excellent! Paul speaks of an excellent way (1Cor12:31); We have looked at what that way is, and what that way looks like, in other words described it. Tonight may we continue to see how the excellent way was placed right here addressing the unity problem in the Corinthian church. Paul desired the church…

Introduction There are two ways to look at this picture. 1 - Everyone is connected and working together to accomplish a goal. 2- Everyone is pulling against one another in competition. Christians are described in Scripture as a body. When a body competes with itself, the results are never good. We are…

Why are we called to be patient when suffering? In today's message, Pastor Steve will examine 1 Peter 5:10-14.

Good Morning, Over the years I have officiated a number of wedding s…and part of the ceremony is th e Exchanging of Rings . . We take a moment to explain the importance of the s ymbolism of the rings. That r ing maybe small they are often made of prescious materials reminding us that love is never cheap.…

When I was in high school, we lived on two acres in the middle of the woods in Northern Indiana. Now, I say “woods” very loosely. It is true that the land around us was wooded. However, across the street was a swamp. So, we didn’t go there. And the majority of our two acres was what we termed a “waste…

Introduction: Purpose #1 - That their hearts might be encouraged 1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of…

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you…

COVID-19 Series Update: The last few weeks I’ve been covering topics that I felt were important for us to be reminded of. Being away from church has an effect. Being finite people, is it possible for us to always remember what we should remember to the degree that we should remember it. And when we are…

One of the primary purposes of the Lord’s supper is to remember Christ. This is my body, which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me. This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. What is the point of all of this? Why is Jesus so concerned for us…

10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, 12…

How do we resist the devil? Do we use some kind of formula? Join Pastor Steve as he looks at 1 Peter 5:8-9.

Perfect Through Suffering Have you ever read something, learned something and then wished you did not learn it? I have felt that way when I thought really well of someone and then found out something bad about them. I have also felt that way when I registered for a class and then read the syllabus and…

Fellowship meal We are familiar with that term aren’t we? We gather together for a common meal together, everyone brings something great to share with each other and we all walk away, full, fat and happy. We enjoy the time together ( expand on this ) Fellowship simply means: “To have in common” As Christians…

You, must be perfect , as your heavenly Father is perfect" These words that Jesus Christ gave to his disciples and the people on the Mount must be taken to our hearts deeply. But how to understand this: being perfect. The Church Fathers in many places explained what that truly means. They were far from…

Purpose of John Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. Text: John 8:29 And he who sent me is with…

Intro Review From Last Time Sermon Body Cause and Effect Becoming Perfect and Complete The Person that God Intended Remain Faithful

Introduction Someone has composed the following list of "Cards You'll Never See at Hallmark": "Looking back over the years that we've been together, I can't help but wonder....What was I thinking?!" "I've always wanted to have someone to hold, someone to love....After having met you, I've changed my…

This is Tuesday September 6th 2022nd year of our Lord. From George Whitten worthy news .com Brethren, remain faithful! 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. In the early 1800s, a preacher gave a message to call men to join him on the mission field in Africa.…