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It is a significant day in our country’s history. I doubt there are many of us here that don’t remember where they were the when they learned of planes hitting the world trade center, the Pentagon, and going down in a field in Pennsylvania. In the days that followed there was a palpable connection. I…

What do you Expect? 11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Our Expectancy of God Compared to His Expectancy of us Scripture References: • Micah 6:8 (KJV): “He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what…

Wow it is Christmas already. Most of You already checked your gifts our. Did you get what you wanted? Were all your expectations met. I for one am very glad to be here with you today. Trina and I had COVID and the last 10 days have been very rough. I didn’t expect COVID We had expectations of our Daughter…

Growing churches believe that GROWTH is normal, predictable, supernatural and imperative for them as a congregation. The “status quo” is not an option. All Churches/people have Barriers! 26 And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, 27 and should sleep by night…

Our brains are wonderful. Have you ever stopped to consider your brain? Despite what we believe it is true that all of us have one, including me. We are able to remember many things. Sometimes we can remember “useless” facts like, you are 2x more likely to be killed by a vending machine than a shark;…

What is Palm Sunday about? Palm Sunday is about abiding in Jesus' love for you so that you can be of His Kingdom He talked so much about. This Weeks Challenge: Jesus, help me to fully know how much you love me. Let Your love change every part of my being. Every day this week until Easter Sunday, pray for someone who has been hurt by you or hurt you to experience Jesus' love for them.

Let’s pray: Lord, as we gather today, we ask that you would open our hearts and minds to your word. Speak to us as individuals, as families, and as a church that we might be the people you have called us to be. We ask now that you would speak, and as you speak give us ears to listen. Speak Lord, your…

The goal of communication is different for men and women. This is important to know in marriage, parenting, and friendship. Men communicate to give and receive information. Export and import. Women communicate to connect. This is where the problems start. Men, this is why she will sometimes share information…

We consider the gospel in its most concise form and God's expectations for us.

Intro Looking at the ways in which faith in Jesus Christ allows us to see and experiance the world in wonderful and unique ways. By looking at texts from both the Old an the New testaments recognize the gifts of Faith Trust Joy Determination commitment Com to us through he birth of our Savior. “Behold”…

In Psalm 82, God holds an assembly; proclaiming judgment on those present for their wicked ways and then reminds them of his expecations for how the weak should be treated. What the Lord communicates in this assembly is a reminder of his expecation for his covenant people.

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, our lives are out of control and we cannot seem to see where this will all end. In this time and in this space, we ask you to help us settle our hearts, our minds, and our spirits so that we can hear a word of comfort for today. Amen. This week, we continue our journey…

Trouble in the Text: The people were not prepared to receive Jesus. This is the Good News of Jesus Christ. John was sent to prepare the way for the Son of God. Why did he need to prepare them? The people had strayed from the Law of God and needed to be cleansed, renewed. They were not prepared for the…

INTRODUCTION We get excited for the “coming soon”’s in our life. Entertainment industry is great at this — the invention of “ The Trailer ” (Mandalorian — Longmire) New Restaurant in Town — We see the building start, progress — sign goes up “Coming Soon” Website “Coming Soon” page — used to be bad but…

13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the…

Service in Christ's Kingdom demands all that we are/have.

16 To the woman He said: “I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring forth children; Your desire shall be for your husband, And he shall rule over you.”

Joyful patience anticipates future reward

From Reflection to Instruction Have you ever reflected back on who you were and then given instructions on who you are to be today? History, reflection is good. Paul comes from reflection (1The3:11-13) to instruction (1The4:1-8) that is a good challenge for us today. Previously Paul has been encouraging…

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that…

Introduction The word of the prophets was powerful. The word of the prophets echoed a divine authority of the living God. Though the words of a prophet are attributed to them The word of the prophets was never to be theirs as a possession. The word of the prophets was from God for people. The word is…

The return home ... The desire to return home can be quite strong in some people. Home might mean different things to different people — and it might even mean different places for people of the same family — but the desire to return to a place that is safe, welcoming, and makes us feel whole, can burn…

Do any of you ever wonder if God is paying attention to you when you pray? A 5-year-old said grace at family dinner one night. “Dear God, thank you for these pancakes.” When he finished his prayer, his parents looked curiously at him and asked him why he thanked God for pancakes when they were having…

Trouble in the Text: Heaven and Earth will pass away, and some will be caught off guard. Jesus says that He, the one like a Son of Man, will return and Life as we know it will end. It will be Obvious. It will be Sudden. For unprepared, it may Hurt. Everything will not always be the same. For the prepared,…

Expectations What is an expectation? It is something we believe will happen based on our desire, knowledge, or experience. What does it do for us? When it is not met. When it is met. When it is exceeded. What are your expectations today? PRAY READ 1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the…