Results

If you desire to be first, what does that say about you? How can the lack of hospitality reveal your true spiritual condition? Join Pastor Steve as he examines 3 John 9-11 and the life of Diotrephes.

Introduction: This morning, we have a lot to cover, so we want to jump right into the text. Look with me in your Bible to Matthew 5 . Let’s stand as we read together our text from vv. 21-26. 21 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable…

Introduction: 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as…

Introduction: 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, Do not resist the one who is evil. But if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as…

Control What are we in control of? What is unshakable? — Nothing but God’s will. What is our life? 14 I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind. 13 The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the…

Today we are starting a new series called Bridge Builders. When you think of a bridge builder you think of someone that designed a structure to allow people access from one point to another. Usually bridges are used to drive a car from one point to another. One of the most famous bridges in the United…

Hate to Hope Text: Matthew 4:17-19 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he…

So he said to him, “Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the flock, and bring me word.” So he sent him from the Valley of Hebron, and he came to Shechem. This was a foolish idea. Joseph’s brother hated him. Favorite son Special robe (assumedly worn like a symbol of authority) Special…

Intro; This morning as we looked at the intent of the Law, we realized that there was a difference between what was being taught by the religious leaders and what God really meant. Because God is Spirit, we must always first consider our hearts, the spiritual matter before we do the physical actions…

Love-hate Have you ever heard of a love-hate relationship? Did you know there is a kind of love that God hates? That is what we are looking at today. Illustration- School kids tour hospital and at the end of the tour a child asks “why do people here wash their hands so much?” The nurse who gave the tour…

Intro; We now come to the meat of the message that Jesus is preaching. He has served appetizers and drink with the Beatitudes/Similitudes, and has set the table for the main course with His fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Now we are fixing to dig into a feast! Usually at a feast [ buffet ],…

Exceeding Righteousness Lets establish, before we forget, what the law does for us... 7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.”…

What’s the big deal with sinful anger? Why does God care? Why should I care? 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain…

What Right Do We Have? Let’s read Jonah 4:9-11 9 Then God said to Jonah, “ Is it right for you to be angry about the plant?” And he said, “ It is right for me to be angry, even to death!” 10 But the Lord said, “You have had pity on the plant for which you have not labored, nor made it grow, which came…

Anger is a powerful emotion, and Scripture often warns against it. Is anger ever OK, and what is it OK for? We look at God's anger, Jesus' anger, and our own anger, and try to figure out how this important emotion should work in our lives. The Inside Out clip on anger can be found at: https://youtu.be/1DtMdRhtlfk

In May of 1971, a Texas newspaper quoted Frank Outlaw, president of the supermarket chain BI-LO saying, “Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes…

Question: What is the difference between tolerance and approval? Question: Can we love those we disapprove of? Parents who love their children do not approve of everything they do. Is there any relationship on the planet where they agree on everything? Of course not! And yet, why is a person’s sexuality…

“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will…

Maturing as a Christian involves life change. As we grow, there are certain things we are to put away. A mature Christian should stay away from certain behaviors. Listen as Pastor Leger unpacks these behaviors in our text today.

Mark 13:9-13 Intro : Listen to a few facts that ought to cause us to stop and think. · A Chinese Pastor is arrested and thrown into prison. His sons are beaten by the police. Indian Christians were driven from their home and forced to march through a jungle to safety to avoid people intent on their murder.…

Defined Def: Forgiveness is acknowledging and cancelling the debt another owes us (towards them) and letting resentment go as well as absorbing the cost of the debt (what it means for us). is cancelling a debt another owes us. is acknowledging the debt, letting resentment go, and absorbing the cost of…

What do you hate? 16 There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, 19 a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows…

Into: During the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century, German pastor Paul Gerhardt and his family were forced to flee from their home. One night as they stayed in a small village inn, homeless and afraid, his wife broke down and cried openly in despair. To comfort her, Gerhardt reminded her of Scripture…

There is no place for unjust anger in the kingdom of God.

Your mission… should you choose to accept it.... 15 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. That’s our mission, Amen? That is the mission of each and every Christian, in this world,… Would you agree? If that is the mission… and at least 50% of the…