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1 Kings 1 Introduction What is success? How can I be successful? Opening Illustration [Insert text] Bridge What is success? How can I be successful? In our passage today, we are going to see two different ways of answering these questions with completely different outcomes. My prayer is that by looking…

Victory over death We remember, we celebrate every week Christ’s victory over death. Is there a greater victory than that? Jesus Christ gave us victory by His victory over death ( 1Cor15:54-57 ) 54 But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality,…

One of the main ingredients in gaining a “victory mindset” is having a positive attitude and outlook. When we have a positive attitude it brings about victory in that it sets our minds in the proper perspective and direction. Quote: In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive…

I have to say - before we get into this - that I am a MIXED BAG today... regarding this sermon. I feel: Emboldened AND - at the same time......... humbled And I [have a feeling] that before we finish - you will see all of that…and probably more. I have a question for you guys - to start: How many of…

A victory mind Set is based on an understanding of God and his word… It’s hard to have victory when we really don’t understand God nor his word All to often, Gods word to many people seems to be a book that just can’t understand. If we don’t have a full and deep understanding of Gods word our lives can…

Intro; Pastor Rod Mattoon makes a statement of their being three stages of a Christian’s life. 1. The Christian living in the bondage of worldliness as Israel was in bondage in Egypt. 2. The selfish, carnal, Christian wandering in the wilderness. 3. The productive Christian living in victory and conquering…

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do since it was weakened by the flesh, God did. He condemned sin in the flesh by sending his own Son in the…

What is victory? Victory can be defined as a successful ending. So what is success and how do we measure it? Jennifer Herrity wrote in 10 Tips To Become Successful and Achieve Your Life Goals that “success is a concept that's different for every person. Whether it means having a great career, a home…

Intro; Last week we started looking at “Steps To Victory” in Joshua 6 . We talked about fearing the Lord [ awe and tremble ] and then about things that seem foolish and our faith [ walking around a city as a battle plan and the faith it takes to carry it out ]. That’s where I want to pick back up tonight,…

Tonto and the Lone Ranger were riding through a canyon together when all of a sudden both sides were filled with Indian warriors on horses, dressed for battle. The Lone Ranger turned to Tonto and asked, “What are we going to do?” Tonto replied, “What you mean ‘we,’ Whiteman?” Do you ever feel ambushed…

Summer Ending? What a journey this has been about how faith (strong conviction) in Jesus Christ can bring victory over a variety of things that Christians can, and often do face. Victory over sin to become a Christian Victory over anxiety Victory over boredom Victory over depression Victory over despair…

Me - I ran Youth for Christ here in the city for 20 years. During that time, I had to raise money for my salary, and the salaries for staff that eventually came along. That was a fun time, but a scary time. The fun was working with kids and seeing lives changed. The scary part was raising the money to…

Victory series Everyone loves a good victory story. Especially of the underdog, right. What happens if we are the underdog and we need victory even as a Christian? Previously we have looked at Victory in overcoming sin Oftentimes the consequences of sin or sinful thinking Remember our series text ( 1Jn5:4-5…

8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals,…

Let this series of questions help you determine where you are storing up treasure as we examine Matthew 6:19-24.

Read- 1 Sam 5:1-12 God Is Not a Good Luck Charm The people used God’s presence as a talisman in their fight Ark was regarded as a “god” by the Philistines When the ark was taken, the fear was that God’s glory had left them! The Defeat of Dagon You cannot equivocate God with any other “god” 5 I am the…

13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus. 15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that…

Graduation Sunday It is so exciting to be celebrating with our graduates this year! We are proud of you, and look forward to how the Lord will use you in the coming years. You have been challenged and encouraged all your lives through school to pursue education. You have been encouraged to pursue success!…

To each obstacle God's Good News overcomes; it WILL accomplish His purpose!

Ultimate Triumph is guaranteed when Christ returns, so don't surrender

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Sin, its a killer! We become a Christian we have our sins forgiven ( Act2:38 ) They are washed away by the blood of Jesus ( Rev1:5 ); removed as far as East is from the West ( Ps103:12 ). Yet sin is still at large and as Christians we still sin Turn to 1 John 1:8 “8 If we say that we have no sin, we…

Conquers the Philistines, Moabites, and Syrians ( 2 Sam. 5:17-25 , cf. 1 Chron. 14:8-17 ; 2 Sam. 8:1 , cf. 1 Chron. 18:1 ; 2 Sam. 21:15-22 , cf. 1 Chron. 20:4-8 ), the Moabites ( 2 Sam. 8:2 , cf. 1 Chron. 18:2 ), and the Syrians ( 2 Sam. 10:1-19 ; cf. 1 Chron. 19:1-19 ) Introduction In the Lord of the…

This morning we continue our study in the book of Romans that we started in July of this year. We are in the middle of the the 8th chapter - and this is the chapter that we have said is the victory lap. It is so packed full of Gospel goodness. As many scholars have said “it begins with no condemnation…

I Need Rescue I’m still a captive of my sin! 24 Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? God Made a Way for Me Romans 7:25 (ESV) 25a Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! Sinners by Nature Saved by Grace Believe the Lie Believe the Lord Rest in Christ War with God…