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What is the value of asking good questions? Maybe I should step back and ask, is there value in asking good questions? Yes! How do we evaluate that? If there is value, how do we make sure we ask good questions in order to realize that value? Sometimes we’ve heard that “there’s no such thing as a dumb…

Opening • Welcome • Boudreaux Joke • Recap of Week Message Opening • PRAY!! • Want to talk to you a bit today on: To Make a Difference • Lot going on in the world around us today • Sickness • Disease • Unrest • Dissatisfaction • Storms - devastation, loss, many lost everything they worked for all their…

Paul , a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with…

Final Message of the series. By Way of reminder Peter is concluding the letter he has written from Rome, and even though he calls it Babylon at the end of the chapter, I hope you picked up on the sly humor in his closing. Sometimes people will call a town something and replace the town’s name with a…

Have you ever tried to hammer in a nail with a screwdriver? You can do it, but not as easily as if you used a hammer. Every tool has a purpose and is best used for that purpose. Would you ask a plumber to install an electrical panel? Every person has a set of skills or abilities that are best used for…

The Cycle of Spiritual Decline Here We Go Again Does consistency count? 1 The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord . So the Lord handed them over to Midian seven years, 2 and they oppressed Israel. Because of Midian, the Israelites made hiding places for themselves in the mountains,…

Rise UP! Question. When was the last time you remember allowing yourself to be challenged? Perhaps you were challenged to: Try something new Conquer a fear Push past embarrassment Whatever it was, when we are challenged we are being asked to do several things: Be open to new ideas Desire and be willing…

Introduction Ill. A few weeks ago I saw a story that was part catalyst for this message today. Tom Cruise was doing a stunt for his new movie where he drove a motorcycle off a cliff and then parachuted or something off it. This caused me to remember this is not the first stunt he’s done for the cause…

Good morning - Today we are continuing our study in the book of Romans. Last week - we got through the introduction, just a few verses - and the challenge of how Paul introduced himself - as a bought and paid for - a servant of christ, and how apart from being apostles - we hold the same identity. We…

26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you;…

Intro Theme- Believers in Jesus Christ are called by God Aim - This is what God’s calling looks like for every believer. Good morning, and welcome. My name is Keith Parmer and it is a privilege to be here and share God’s Word with you this morning. I want to thank pastor Mike and the elders for inviting…

Leader Guide ESV, Unit 3, Session 3 Summary and Goal In the past few sessions, we have followed Jacob as he tricked his father and brother, fled from his home, and traveled to Paddan-aram to find a wife. Even amidst more deception by Jacob and others, God was faithful to His promise to be with Jacob…

Intro: Back in May of 2015, A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife had been hit by an unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just matter of days. Gentry and Hadley Eddings were driving home to Charlotte as part of a caravan when a truck struck the vehicle transporting…

Our next stop on our tour through the minor prophets is Jonah. We love Jonah. It is familiar to us. It is one of the prophetic books that feels more accessible. The book is short, being only four chapters, but three out of the four are in narrative form. It is easier to follow and interpret than books…

Wrapping Up Romans I trust that you have had some opportunity to just read through Romans, or at least part of it, as we have been on this survey-series since June 11. While I have been preaching themes and lessons on Paul’s “BIG BOOK” of Christian theology and practical living, it’s really valuable…

As you and I come to scripture we need to approach our study appropriately… 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus state that an elder should be one “ able to teach ” Today will feel a little more like teaching than preaching This information is vital to our understanding of God’s Word Let the text speak for itself.…

The man without purpose is like a ship without a rudder. Thomas Carlyle Purpose of Heart is the idea that we live our lives with a specific purpose and direction Our purpose is not merely a fleshly purpose but rather, a much larger spiritual purpose....a purpose with a more far reaching eternal purpose…

Divine change may not be comfortable, but it is beneficial

Summary: What is the big picture? Does all the small stuff fit into something bigger? How? Does all the bad stuff fit into something good? How? Is there a bigger picture here? Yes!… God’s Plan What He has decided to do, and is doing, and will perfectly accomplish. This is Paul’s subject for verses 28-30.…

When God Calls: Jeremiah Today I am talking about another of my favorite prophets, Jeremiah son of Hilkiah. He’s one of my favorites because he is very human, very committed, and sometimes argues with God about his mission. Jeremiah served God for a long time, through the reigns of 3 of Judah’s kings,…

Scientific Explanations of Origins Can Be Viewed in Light of Purpose, and If So, Are Unobjectionable The view offered of Genesis 1 recognizes that it was never intended to be an account of material origins. Rather it was intended as an account of functional origins in relation to people in the image…

God wants all people to be saved The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. We are called to warn the world of their impending doom We don’t get to decide who He saves Jonah is…

Introduction: - Good morning! Today, I want to discuss something of utmost importance... something that shapes our identity as believers. And that is the undeniable truth that we are created in the likeness of God. This means that we reflect certain characteristics and qualities of God, setting us apart…

Pilgrim’s Progress: The Interpreter’s House How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (The Reader as an Interpreter) The first reason one needs to learn how to interpret is that, whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we…

Text: “Come; for all things are now ready” (Luke 14:17). Scripture Reading: Luke 14:15–24 Luke 14:15-24 English Standard Version 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,…