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Amos 1:1-2 This weekend is the July 4th Weekend. I am reminded at how incredibly thankful I am for the graciousness that God has showed our country through her 247 year history so far. But as we begin to study the book of Amos, we will see that we are following the same footsteps that Israel followed…

Fulfilling The Requirements For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law. And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became…

When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned face up to represent the unlimited capacity of…

Ephesians 2:4-9 Pretty much everyone agrees that we are saved by faith. However those who believe that you can lose your salvation, when discussing this issue, ask a very important question: If our salvation is gained through believing in Christ, Doesn’t it make sense that salvation can be lost if we…

4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 Therefore, when…

The Scales of Justice What does it take to convict a man of guilt? We weigh the actions and motives of a person against the weight of the law. If we want to be able to judge people with dignity and equity we must choose which law we will judge by very carefully. Where do we find such a law? Does it come…

Introduction: Seeking peace in conflict- unity. Not being fighters or flee-ing Church, family workplace of believers should seek peace and unity among one another Paul's message to the believers in Corinth is a message of unity. As he discusses these gifts that are given by the Holy Spirit, he wants…

Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 REVIEW This is our 7th message from Devarim elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey Reason why the journeys -opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed” they were quiet listening It is very difficult to learn is you are…

Introduction: If you have your Bibles let me invite you to open with me to the book of 1 Corinthians 1 . 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment…

Words of Wisdom Paul elaborates on (v. 17) what they should be focused on…what they should be guided by... Notice two categories of people, wisdom, and response... What are the two categories of people ? (vv. 18-19) Stated (v. 18) Those who are perishing Unbelievers - the course they are on, their current…

"Wisdom and Power". Based on 1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Having access to power and the wisdom to use the power properly is awesome and available through God.

Intro Our passage for this morning is one that calls us to make a commitment in our lives. It is one that asks us, as reader of God’s holy word to answer a question. The question we must ask ourselves through our text this morning is who’s side are you on? If we think of this along the lines of a sports…

Last week: We need the Spirit and the Word to fight temptations Deprivation can increase temptation Memorization can help application God’s commission requires submission. This week vs 5-13. Ministries are still tempted as Jesus was: Materialism: Pragmatism: Sensationalism: And Jesus, full of the Holy…

Doing the Gospel Paul’s Way had worked for a while. At first, when he was converted on the road to Damascus, he was knocked down from his high horse and spent some days at the mercy of God’s spirit in the home of a believer. He then started to tell the Jews in the synagogue that he had been wrong about…

Our Scripture lesson today is taken from Luke 4:14-15 : And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. May God bless this, the reading of His holy and infallible…

When the Mission Stumbles Paul had had an interesting time after he entered Macedonia with his companion Luke after a time of ministry in Ephesus. We read the story of Pauls’ journey along the route from Troas to Corininth in Acts 16 , after a vision in the night asking him to come and help them. According…

12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how…

I. GOD MAKES FOOLISH. 1 Corinthians 1:18–20 (ESV) — 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 20 Where is the…

[Foolishness Continued: Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger (aka: I Like Big Barns…)] how much do we really need? Camping on the river for the pastor’s conference… we might have more in common with the rich man than we think… how many of you have ever had so much stuff that you had to have a… garage sale……

1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ, for the sake of the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth, which accords with godliness, 2 in hope of eternal life, which God, who never lies, promised before the ages began 3 and at the proper time manifested in his word through…

Define incomprehensible: Not able to be understood. (Concise Oxford English Dictionary) How does Dr. Grudem say we know God? He must reveal Himself to us. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. Boyce says “We do not know the essential nature of anything.…

Ephesians 3:1–13 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand…

Introduction: Good morning. It is good to be in the house of the Lord this morning with you. The Bible says that when two or more are gathered, that He is here - among us. We gathered this morning to worship the almighty. It is good. This morning we are continuing our study of the book of Romans. And…

JRR Tolkien penned the world renowned Lord of the Rings. In his imagination, he created fabulous lands and creatures within with their own ethic, language, and purpose. One kingdom of creatures was the dwarfs. These were not the Snow White, dumpy, goofy creatures from Disney. These were the short, but…

Don’t be foolish but believe in the Gospel 1. Introduction: Feeling foolish Well if there’s one thing I really don’t like, actually I hate strong word, but it’s this; I hate looking foolish. It’s the worse feeling . That look people give you when they know you have no knowledge, no understanding. laugh…