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We are moving along in our series on the book of Luke. Today we are in chapter 14. Jesus is making his way towards Jerusalem. He knows that it is getting closer to the time that He must fulfill the purpose that He has come to earth for. Chapter 14 is a common scene that have been noticing throughout…

Introduction 23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Anyone Is Welcome Anyone Means Everyone No Qualifications = No Excuses It’s Anyone, But It’s Everything The greatest teacher who ever lived offers you the chance to…

Welcome Good morning and welcome to First community Church, where we worship The Lord in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. What a beautiful week we had and what a beautiful day we are having already. This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Are you glad? We have so…

The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions Jesus had just finished talking about the resurrection of the righteous when one of the people gathered around the table makes an interesting statement (see Luke 14:15 ). Once again Jesus uses this comment as a springboard into another “teachable moment.”…

Examples of excuses given for wrong actions We're all tempted to make excuses for our actions. It's the human nature. We all want to pretend that the bad things we do aren't our fault. We like to pretend we're not guilty. Ge 3:12–13 by Adam and Eve for eating the forbidden fruit ; Ex 32:22–24 by Aaron…

Oftentimes we make excuses for why we cannot follow God. Join Brother Paul Mills as he talks about what is your excuse?

Woody Allen once gave an excuse for not believing. He said, “If only God would give me some clear sign! Like making a large deposit in my name at a Swiss bank.” Let's see what Jesus would say about it based on Luke 16:19-31, the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus.

1 John 2:1-2 (morning worship) Sermon details: The reality of remaining sin in the Christian life doesn't give us license to sin, but drives us to the only advocate and substitute for our sins. Sermon points: 1. Saved Sinners Seek to Avoid Sin (2:1a) 2. Saved Sinners have an Advocate (1b) 3 Saved Sinners have a Substitute (2) Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

17 Whatever you do, whether in speech or action, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus and give thanks to God the Father through him. Excuses or Excellence Imagine sitting next to someone who seems to have a PhD in making excuses. Go ahead, raise your hand if you can relate! We've all been there, haven't…

Introduction Through this quarter on Sunday nights we are going to be taking a look at what the Bible says about our mind. Everyday we all use our minds. Thousands of thoughts rush through our brain as we go through our day. I was curious so I looked up how many thoughts a person has per day. Most of…

We all have an excuse for something in life. We have all been in a situation where we were asked why we did something or acted as we did and then given what we knew was an excuse but claimed was a reason. Like getting pulled over for speeding and asked why we were going so fast. Very seldom do we just…

THE GREAT SUPPER We are taking a 25 week walk through the parables of Jesus. Week 9 we covered a parable that has always confused me, may it has confused you as well or maybe just how to implement it in your own life. It is the parable of the friend who arrives at midnight and the two main points – see…

©Copyright October 17, 2021, by Rev. Bruce Goettsche One of the biggest hindrances to growth in the faith is our tendency to make excuses. We seem to be allergic (as a society in general) to taking responsibility for our actions. It is always someone else’s fault or the fault of our circumstances, or…

Introduction Ten Most Used Excuses: 1. I forgot. 2. No one told me to go ahead. 3. I didn't think it was that important. 4. Wait until the boss comes back and ask him. 5. I didn't know you were in a hurry for it. 6. That's the way we've always done it. 7. That's not in my department. 8. How was I to…

Today we begin my first official sermon series, entitled, “The season of No More...” This is important because we should recognize that seasons come and go. And when seasons come, we must adjust according to that season. It’s summer now and we can wear our shorts and short sleeves or no sleeves, people…

What is Our Excuse? I was talking to a brother last week about the state of today’s church. When I say that, I mean how many believers have mixed the Truth of Christ with the lies of the world. Calling what is wrong right and calling what is right wrong. Justifying behaviors that are not of Christ and…

The 5 excuses Moses gave to God in order to not go to Egypt

Luke 9:51-62 This morning I'll be reading Luke chapter 9 verses 51 through 62. And I'll be reading from the Holman Christian Standard Bible. Luke 9:51-62 The verses that we will look at this morning occur during a part of Luke's description of Jesus' trip to Jerusalem. Luke 9:51–62 (HCSB) — 51 When the…

Reading of the Word Whatever you do in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. Prayer of Illumination God of Light, As we gather this Sixth Sunday of Easter, illuminate our hearts and minds with your truth. Guide us as we study your Word,…

Don’t Make Excuses 15 When one of those who reclined at table with him heard these things, he said to him, “Blessed is everyone who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!” 16 But he said to him, “A man once gave a great banquet and invited many. 17 And at the time for the banquet he sent his servant to…

Our excuses do not pardon us from making eternal decisions. We must learn to let go of our excuses and choose to do what is right and necessary.

What is Our Excuse? I was talking to a brother last week about the state of today’s church. When I say that, I mean how many believers have mixed the Truth of Christ with the lies of the world. Calling what is wrong right and calling what is right wrong. Justifying behaviors that are not of Christ and…

Excuses that we use for sharing the gospel

Why do we make excuses. We all make excuses in our life I had made many excuses in my life starting with my shyness. I was scared that people would make fun of me for how I spoke, or rejected me because of what I had said, or that I would be pushed away because I said the wrong thing that would be truthful.…

16 Then Jesus said to him, “Someone gave a great dinner and invited many. 17 At the time for the dinner he sent his slave to say to those who had been invited, ‘Come; for everything is ready now.’ 18 But they all alike began to make excuses. The first said to him, ‘I have bought a piece of land, and…