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Words of Encouragement 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord , and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields…

From the Empty Tomb to the Upper Room Be Sure of the Resurrected Lord From the Message to the Mission Be Sure of the Holy Spirit’s Work In You From What Was to What Will Be Fix Your Faith and Follow On The Example of Abraham We first read of Abram (whose name means “Father” or implies “Head of the Clan”)…

Introduction: Have you ever been on vacation and seen one of those Ripley’s Believe It or Not places? There are all kinds of oddities and weird things in them. I’ve never personally been in one, but I have the internet to tell me about them! They were created by a man named Robert Ripley who started…

We are reminded that God graciously gives us faith. We are encouraged to pray for faith and be useful tools of the Spirit.

I do it willingly Would you willingly do anything to protect your children? To what length would you be willing to go? Jesus has been teaching on His willingness, His choice that opened the door for us and our choice of Jesus. Jesus choice ( Jn10:16-18 ) The Fathers love ( Jn10:17 ) The shepherds example…

Let’s go verbing! Faith is a noun, complete trust or confidence in someone or something. strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof. But, let’s take faith and put it into action. That is what you see tonight a progression of faith. Open your…

Belief, we all have it! This series is to challenge us to know, understand and be able to explain what we believe and why we believe it. We introduced the series and why do I believe in God last week. Belief we all have it. (Expand on each of them below, briefly) We believe when growing up that we can…

…Gracious and loving God, as we come into this time of reflecting on your words for us today, we ask that you would guide our hearts, minds, and spirits to focus solely on you. May we be able to hear words of love and encouragement in these troubled days, Amen. This morning’s story from the Gospel of…

Don’t just believe The key question has been, is, will always been until Christ’s return, Who is Jesus Christ? How you answer that question is important, more than the words you use, but the faith used in answering. (Insert: Do-you-believe picture here) If you were to do a survey of who is Jesus Christ…

Hard To Believe Finding the Empty Tomb: Perplexed & Amazed & Doubtful The Gospel is simple, but it’s not easy to believe How can a man defeat death? How can one man redeem another? Why must the savior die & be raised again? Why should we believe any of this? **They did not have the necessary categories…

Important facts Facts to receive, facts to believe, facts to obey. Facts, truth, they matter. Believe in God He was there in the beginning and spoke all things into existence ( Gen1:1 ) Believe in the Bible As God’s inerrant word given through the prophets and the apostles as inspired by the Spirit so…

Seldom do we come across events that change the lives of massive amounts of people, from all over the world, in a very positive way. War can change the lives of massive amounts of people, but war is not positive. Theme: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is histories most positive life-changing event.…

Unity of believers I think by now you have gotten the idea that discipleship includes the unity of the believers. Our message tonight will continue on that path of unity, in our oneness in Christ and in the Father. (insert Unity of Believers-1 picture Here) Unity of believers through need of one another…

Intro Title - Our distinctive Beliefs Series - Discipleship Class 101 Text - 1 Timothy 3.15 ; 1 Timothy 4.16 15 but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. 16 Take heed…

Intro: The Savior’s been crucified it is Friday night. His body has been prepped, He has been laid in the tomb, the tomb has been sealed, the guards have been posted is is Friday night. The disciples are scattered, the people afraid, the Pharisees hunting them down, its Friday night. Hope has been lost,…

Trouble Brewing Everything seems to be a problem with someone. People sent to Jesus about Lazarus (11:1-3) Trouble was Whom Jesus loved was sick. Jesus going to Judea (11:5-8) Trouble is disciples thought he would be killed Lazarus is dead (11:11-14) Problem is he delayed and now Lazarus is dead. Martha…

Good News brings good actions! This has been a tough series, hard hitting series, something not well received series, but yet a vital series. Today is no different. God Bible Jesus Christ The Church Simply Christian Gospel Today, baptism God’s word, God’s command Our obedience, brings God’s results We…

Contrasting Righteousness One of the best way to clarify what is right is by contrasting it with what is wrong. That is what Paul continues to do here with righteousness ( Philippians 3:9 “and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through…

PRAYER CHANGES THINGS You have probably heard me tell a tale of someone bringing a plaque home from Hobby Lobby that says, “Prayer Changes Things”. She proudly hung it on the wall by her dining table, so that every day it would be a reminder that God is at work when we pray. Well, the next morning she…

Faith That Perseveres Is...

In Part 6 of our "How to build your faith" Pastor Shawn looks at how knowledge builds faith. We explore the profound relationship between knowledge and faith. We delve into the belief that knowledge is not a hindrance to faith, but rather a catalyst that deepens our understanding and strengthens our convictions. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of knowledge in building a strong and unshakeable faith that sustains us through life’s trials and tribulations. Learn more in "How Knowledge Builds Faith"

I. GOD’S WORK NEGATES OUR BOASTING Romans 3:27 (ESV) — 27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith.…

The Mission of God The Step of Faith Joshua 3:1–17 (ESV) 1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning and they set out from Shittim. And they came to the Jordan, he and all the people of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over. 2 At the end of three days the officers went through the camp 3 and commanded…

Focus on Faith Let’s begin by looking at a promise from God’s Word this morning. 31 But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Who wouldn’t like their strength renewed? Life just…

Hebrews 11:1-2 (ESV) — 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation.…