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After successfully repelling external threads, Nehemiah receives a blow from where he least expects it: his fellow Jews. He realizes that his brothers and sisters are deeply transgressing the law of their God. What would he do? On this message we'll learn what that old-fashioned word, sin, really means, and why is still relevant today.

We must be careful to not to allow profit the world and lose our soul

The point of this sermon is to help people see that consumerism is a cancer in all of us, by way of our culture - it has no place in the church, no place in our hearts, and his a roadblock to the vision God has given this church

Introduction So, this upcoming Monday I’m taking the day to take my grandpa to go see a train. It’s called the Big Boy. And it is the largest steam engine running right now in America. So, my Grandpa and I are gonna go to Muscogee and see this train and spend some time together. After the train, we’re…

Series out of 1 Corinthians dealing with Christian rights over Christian love.

Consumerism will keep you from finding Holiness.

Welcome to Returners & Easter Recap Hello and welcome to Prairie Lakes! We’re really glad you’re here this weekend, either in person or online—especially if you’re someone who is coming back to church after joining us for Easter last weekend. Maybe last week was something that you never really experienced…

Love is the main attribute of being human. Desire, a byproduct of love, restlessly drives us until we arrive to God.

This sermon, titled "The Garden of Contentment: Rediscovering Thanksgiving," delves into the theme of contentment and its biblical roots. It begins by reflecting on the essence of Thanksgiving, emphasizing gratitude and contentment, and then transitions to the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, highlighting their initial state of contentment. The sermon is structured into several parts. The first part focuses on the contentment experienced by Adam and Eve in Eden, referencing Genesis 2:25. It discusses how their contentment was disrupted by the serpent's temptation, as detailed in Genesis 3:4-6, drawing parallels to modern temptations like materialism and the influence of advertising. The next part addresses the irony of Black Friday, contrasting it with the spirit of Thanksgiving and the Biblical call to contentment, as emphasized in Hebrews 13:5. The sermon then explores societal misconceptions about contentment, using Philippians 4:11-12 to show that true contentment is about finding peace in one's current situation, rather than constantly seeking more. The final part of the sermon encourages a renewed focus on gratitude and contentment during Thanksgiving, supported by 1 Timothy 6:6-8. It concludes with a call to action for the congregation to practice contentment and gratitude continually, not just during Thanksgiving.

Liturgie Kerstnachtdienst ‘Het Woord is mens geworden’ � � 24 december 2019 Postwijck - Baambrugge Welkom We gaan staan en zingen Lied 477: 1, 3 en 4 1. Komt allen tezamen, jubelend van vreugde: komt nu, o komt nu naar Betlehem! Ziet nu de vorst der eng’len hier geboren. Komt, laten wij aanbidden, komt,…

Intro -dating Consumerism Consumerism is a life, community, or system that is driven by a persons Desire to Aquire. Whats in it for me Desire to aquire. Consumerism is all over. It is one the main way that our economies works. Based upon the idea that the system is driven by who is buying it. The most…

Passage: Romans 12:3-21. The church is not a place to go and consume, but rather a community to belong in. In this message, we take a look at what the Bible says about contributing to our church family, and why we must be a family willing to give more than we get.

In life, we want a return on the things we do. But in our relationship with God, this can lead to spiritual disciplines being treated as transactional. Come join us as Pastor Rob Brower shares the first in a new series, "What's In It For Me?"

God’s love engages our minds and hearts, teaching us that our natural worries and anxieties can be addressed; that conscious decisions that both create space and set boundaries all to be in the presence of Jesus- bring rest for our souls. Taking the time to fill our hearts with his love and his presence, so his love through our service can be made available to others in a healthy way- from the overflow (Psalm 23:5, Proverbs 19:8, Matthew 22:39).

John and Johnny talk about how they parent and help their kids focus on the meaning of Christmas as well as traditions that are helpful.

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 74: Keys to Unity – Fully Functioning Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-30 May 6, 2012 Prayer Scripture reading: 1 Cor. 12:12-13 Customers in church This week at Starbucks, I had an experience that bugged me: It started a couple of weeks ago, a lady…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 96: Whose Side Are You On? Revelation 13 November 25, 2012 Last week I said the Revelation is supposed be about exhortation, not speculation. This week I am going to teach you the most important key I can to help you read it for yourself. *…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 39: The Stuff of Idolatry Isaiah 44:16-20 November 21, 2010 Prep: · Leftovers, FB Buddhism Scripture reading: 2 Chronicles 28:1-5 (peter t.) Q How many are excited about the snow? prayer black friday This week we celebrate one of our nation’s…

Sell Everything Mark 10:17-31 Deal or No Deal (after highlights) ( Trade a nickel for one of three envelopes. Inside the envelopes have a $5 bill, $5 Starbucks gift card and $5 gift cert to The Well useable only in the future.) This is definitely true for the thing that he told our central figure today…

My friend Ashish came from Northern India to visit me in Chicago. We were eating at Gino's Pizzeria one day and ran into a youth pastor I know, along with his youth group. Just returned from Central America, they were debriefing. "So what did you learn from your trip?" Ashish asked. Student after student…