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Saints, Know the Process that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. Nevertheless even among the rulers many believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they did not confess Him, lest they should be put out of…

Do You Feel Understood? In this world we all desire to be understood. We often ask people if they understand. We will look at people like they are crazy when they try and be compassionate and say I understand where you are coming from or that they know how you feel. It is obvious we do not know but that…

Introduction Here I have a cheese grater, and a can opener. Let me tell you about them. Cheese grater - two different size grater. lid. easy to clean. Can opener - soft grip handle. Easy turn. sharp blades. can opener. Now, the big question. Which one is better? Anyone? It’s an impossible question, isn’t…

We are reminded that God shows us patience in the midst of our uncertainty and questions. We are encouraged to pursue resolution to our questions.

Introduction Information / Education A New Start Series: We began a new series a couple weeks ago on the first Sunday of the new year called ‘New Beginnings’. In that first message we started at the beginning. In that in order to have a true new start, it has to begin somewhere, and that somewhere is…

I am not ashamed! Why do you believe what you believe? Are you confident, able to be bold about what you believe? How about what you believe about the bible? 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.…

How do we live in mercy? 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Vertical and Horizontal Mercy Vertical Mercy Titus 3:3–7 (ESV) 3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others…

What’s in a name? Have you ever looked up what your name means? Names have meaning and in the days of the bible names given were names lived up to. Today we are looking at some of the names of God. Here are a few that I looked up Thomas = twin, leader James = supplanter, replacer Nicholas = victory of…

Staying with sound doctrine We need to be careful to protect the sound doctrine that saved us in the first place. It’s a tragedy when someone trades sound doctrine 10 and immoral men and homosexuals and kidnappers and liars and perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound teaching, or Doctrine that…

Our country is reeling over deep division, polarization—both politically and socially. In Israel, during the time of Jesus’ ministry, political correctness was a way of life. Pharisees and scribes were always on the lookout for “law-breakers.” The people lived under condemnation. Spirituality become…

Luke reveals some things not seen in John They are frightened that Jesus might be a ghost. They are uncertain whether this is actually Jesus, or some familiar spirit (demon) sent to torment them more. Thomas is not the focus here Jesus ate in front of them Jesus presents the whole aim of the Scriptures…

Jesus speaks about the difference between hearing and truly listening: putting into practice.

Introduction A couple of weeks ago my children were watching a TV show. This show is probably the pinnacle of cinematic production. Brilliantly acted, clever plot lines, and masterful writing. I am, of course, talking about the cartoon, Spongebob Squarepants. I’m sure you all guessed, but that was a…

Setting the stage Last week we look at a narrative view of chapters 1-3 now this week we are going to look at the biblical view. So we need to set the stage for it. At the time: Amos preaching in the Northern kingdom; this is also the time of Hosea, whose name means “salvation” Remember Amos was from…

What you believe matters, so what do you believe?

Hey Lord did you hear me? Heart of the prayer warrior has been displayed (Dan9:17-19) and now God is going to answer the prayer in our passage today. 17 “So now, our God, listen to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplications, and for Your sake, O Lord, let Your face shine on Your desolate sanctuary.…

Identity, Testimony, Purpose The mystery of 3 is proof of finding God (Trinity) and our true identity. Righteousness, Peace, Joy Faith, Hope, Love Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge Identity, Testimony, Purpose 3 Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; 4 By knowledge the…

A Closer walk with thee. . . God has given us some great tools to have a reconciled, eternal life that is full and abundant in Him and for Him. We want to be transformed from the inside out and we will continue our series on a closer walk and our transformation process today. (Risen Savior Picture inserted…

Understanding Daniel a man of resolve. Resolved faith, resolved prayer, resolved to serve, resolved to display his God, even when he didn not understand everything. Daniel was a man of vision, a man of hope and even when we draw to the end, he is a man comforted even without full understanding. Vision…

God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound judgment and decision-making; in particular the ability to discern spiritual truth and to apply it to human disposition and conduct.

Paul gives a final statement of mankind’s sinfulness, and then quotes several scriptures about mankind’s sinfulness.

Daniel 9:1-23 Daniels Prayer · God’s Word Remembered o Jeremiah 25:8-14 o Jeremiah 29:1 -14 · Invocation 3-4 · Confession Sin vss. 5-11 o Individual and Corporate Confession § Confessions destroys the pride in us § It witnesses to God’s Righteousness § Sin is individual and corporate § National Pride…

Understanding a promise given to us We were given a firm promise when we arrived Given in devotions Given in school prospectus For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord . “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen.…

Head's Up! He is coming ! How do we understand his message? Revelation 1:1-11 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the…

3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints 5 because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth, the gospel 6 that…