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We sin if we OVER or UNDER esteem our contribution to our future.

Revelation 3:14 . 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. The city of Laodicea is know for: Their water supply was lukewarm, and tasted bad. It came mineral-laden from a hot spring in an aqueduct. Their…

Introduction We have reached the last of the seven churches in the book of Revelation. If you remember we talked about the number seven representing completeness. Meaning that these churches can and will represent any church in any generation. Many commentators, scholars, and preachers believe that the…

Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” But he answered, “It is written, “ ‘Man…

We've all be infected with our culture's value of self-sufficiency and it is the key hindrance to feeling God's love.

The Foolishness of God's Chosen

Using 'Returning to Holiness' by Gregory Frizzell as a guide.

Jack of all trades - but not very good at anything I. “Do-it-yourself” guy: Why is it so? (ESV) Genesis 15 4 And behold, the word of the Lord came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” (ESV) Genesis 16 3 So, after Abram had lived ten years in the land of Canaan,…

We must not forget both who we were and who we are.

All mankind is subject to the same fate of decay and death, but those who fear God have their hope in him.

Main Text: 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying, 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. 3 “And he sent out his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding feast, and they were unwilling to come. 4 “Again he sent out other slaves…

Text Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his sleep. Leadership in the kingdom…

Introduction There is a fundamental reality in the gospel that Peter needed to learn. It is also something we need to learn as well. It is this: for the Christian, all of salvation and all of sanctification comes down to this reaity: So then it does not depend on the man who wills or the man who runs,…

CHRISTIAN ACTIONS PT 2 "We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which…

Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him ? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. Then Job answered the LORD, and said, Behold, I am vile; what shall I answer thee? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth. Once have I spoken; but I will not answer:…

People use this phrase, believe in yourself, with all good intentions. But the weight of that is extremely heavy for us. You don't have to live with the pressure of believing in yourself when you fully trust in God to be in control.

How would you like to be Raul and Olivia De Freitas? Less than two months ago, they went on their honeymoon to a beautiful 5-Star Resort in the Maldives (MOLL-Deevs). After they arrived, the whole place locked down, and though everyone else was able to get out, Raul and Olivia were the last couple left.…

Confession of Sin One of my old pastors used to ask me often, “How has Jesus saved you lately?” He asked me this to ensure that I wouldn’t forget the truth that we just sang – that we need Jesus every moment. He never ceases to be our savior. We never graduate from the gospel. He is the vine, we are…

Introduction Open this evening to Psalm 50 Being bi-vocational means you never get the time with the text you want and tonight is no exception. The text of Psalm 50 is so rich. But before we get there last time we talked about the refuge of God’s people. When God promises vengeance on his enemies is…

The Good Shepherd provides for and sustains his sheep. The believer can rely on God to provide rest, restoration, and spiritual sustenance again and again, regardless of life’s pace or circumstances.

THE BEATITUDES: How to Be Truly Blessed Sermon Series “Blessed are the Spiritual Beggars” KEY PASSAGE: Matthew 5:3 (NASB) Thank you, Worship Team for the total praise in the house of God. And so, Father God, today we are reminded again and again about Your blessings upon every one of us gathered here…

God's judgement of actions and character goes beyond the surface and is weighted by the attitude in which someone does something or is at the heart of the individual.

The evidence of our faith in Jesus is seen in how our lives affect other people.

The Church of Laodicea is most famously known as “the Lukewarm Church”. But does it mean when Christ says, “I would rather you be hot or cold?” This message explores this passage and helps us to see that being hot or cold is a matter of dependence or self-reliance. Our ambition as Christians is not to make a name for ourselves or see what we can do for His name. Rather, our ambition must be to be in relationship with Him and to walk with Him faithfully depending on the Spirit to lead us.