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Acts 18:18-23 marks the end of Paul’s 2nd missionary journey and the beginning of his 3rd and last. before we delve into this passage I want say a few words about the book of Acts and a key issue which threatened the growth and stability of the early church an issue by the way which has challenged the…

This Week’s Theme: Praise God for His Blessings Memory Verse: Matthew 6:33 “33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” This Week’s Word is Blessings : Spiritual and material benefits given by God to be enjoyed. Blessing the name of God is…

A perplexing issue The third missionary trip has come to an end. Time to give the mission report to James, and the elders there in the church in Jerusalem. It was exciting but there was some issues too, that is what we are going to look at tonight. The Text (Act21:17-26) 17 After we arrived in Jerusalem,…

Today we’re beginning a new series. We’re going to be studying the books of 1 & 2 Samuel. Now for those of you who have read through your Bibles, or are familiar with 1 & 2 Samuel, you will note that much of the story is repeated in 1 & 2 Kings, and 1 & 2 Chronicles. But for us, we’re going to be looking…

Hypothetical situations in a movie or a book. Usually the protagonist is put in a crazy situation and is asked by a supporting character, “Do you trust me?” And the protagonist of the story replies something like this, “What guarantee do I have that you will keep your word?” and how does the supporting…

A communion sermon. Jesus is presented as a new covenant to all believers. What is OUR part of the covenant?

Vale das decisões

The House Of God

“My word is my bond.” That’s a claim we rarely hear, and even more rarely see lived out in our culture. Intentional or not, breaking our promises will negatively affect our relationships. Today we discover the importance of being Promise Keepers.

The Psalmist is mindful of what the Lord has done for him and loves Him for it; he wants to do something that would say thank you in a special way. His question "what shall I render?" is the same question that each of us should be asking as well.

1. Overview of Vows God’s Example I will multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and will give to your offspring all these lands. And in your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, God makes promises and he keeps them. History of Vows Abraham’s Covenant Genesis 28:20–22 (ESV)…

Keeping The Vow 34 And Jesus said to them, The people of this world and present age marry and are given in marriage; 35 But those who are considered worthy to gain that other world and that future age and to attain to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage; Week 1 ( The…

Big Idea: Marriage is a covenant of companionship whose enduring commitment is a living display of the gospel of Jesus Christ

33 T ambém ouvistes que foi dito aos antigos: Não jurarás falso, mas cumprirás rigorosamente para com o Senhor os teus juramentos. 34 Eu, porém, vos digo: de modo algum jureis; nem pelo céu, por ser o trono de Deus; 35 nem pela terra, por ser estrado de seus pés; nem por Jerusalém, por ser cidade do…

The importance of truth, and the honesty that preserves it.

Intro Text - Judges 11.29-32 29 Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jephthah, and he passed through Gilead and Manasseh, and passed through Mizpah of Gilead; and from Mizpah of Gilead he advanced toward the people of Ammon. 30 And Jephthah made a vow to the Lord , and said, “If You will indeed deliver…

Real Treasure is in Heaven

Taste of Honey 1 Samuel 14:24-29 And the men of Israel were distressed that day, for Saul had placed the people under oath, saying, “Cursed is the man who eats any food until evening, before I have taken vengeance on my enemies.” So none of the people tasted food. Now all the people of the land came…

The Blessings of God Often Come in “Unexpected” ways.

Kingdom Citizens are called to integrity and are to be people of their word

Introduction The section of the sermon on the mount which we have been examining is framed by these two statements from Jesus. “For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your…

Religion is meaningless if we do not watch our step with God

OPENER: Have you ever been reading through scripture and been struck been amazed at how the passage, or story or person or instruction in it almost perfectly related to your situation, or your needs or gave you just what you needed? (Even when you didn’t know it) God in His incredible providence gives…

Returning to Yahweh

LESSON: Vocations need support Today, in addition to being the Third Sunday after Easter, is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. The day when, throughout the world, we are invited to pray for an increase in holy vocations to the priesthood and religious life. As the American bishop’s website says…