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Dining With Christ Rev. Thomas A West, Sr 1 Corinthians 10:16 Summary: We have been invited to the table to commune with Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:16 Communion with Christ Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:16 , Paul wrote, 16 Is not the cup of blessing which we bless a sharing in the blood of Christ? Is…

Pre-service music Welcome Good evening. Welcome this gathering of Hope. We are gathered here tonight to remember what was done on the behalf of sinners so many years ago on a cross, on a hillside, in Israel. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, God in the flesh, willingly gave His life on the cross for our…

Knowing what it is we here at Hickory Corners Bible Church believe and how it is we operate is important. HCBC Basics is a condensed class to look at our statement of faith, and how it is we apply what we believe to our church life. This session will focus on the ordinances given by Christ to believers.

Ephesians 4:29-32 We have been going through the series The Great Life. One of the biggest lies that Satan tells to the Christians is to downplay in our lives and understanding the life that God has prepared for us. The life of the Spiritual Man, the Spirit filled man, is a life of peace and joy and…

Nothing But The Blood Rev. Thomas A. West, Sr April 7, 2024 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 There was story told some years ago about a very wealthy old man who had an elaborate collection of Van Gogh and Monet paintings. His only son shared his father’s interest in…

Our mission - is to Glorify God, Equip the Saints, and to Share the Gospel. As a mission, this is the lens that we view all of the activity of our church - especially considering our time gathering together on Sunday mornings - because it is the center of our activity. Primarily - we Glorify God. That…

Ephesians 4:29-32 We have been looking at The Great Life. The Great Life is the life of the Spiritual Man. A life that is continually yielded to the Holy Spirit of God. We looked last week at the seventh ministry of the Holy Spirit, the Filling of the Holy Spirit, and we saw that entails our yielding…

Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. When Jesus had stepped out on land, there met him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the tombs. When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down…

A young girl, completing her confirmation class and getting ready to take her first communion was asked by the minister if she would promise to be righteous and loyal to God. First communion would be a sign of an oath between her and God to be true to the faith. In her heart she knew she would not be…

Introduction Today we’re going to present what will probably be a hybrid message with both teaching and preaching as we present unto you the Doctrine of Communion. I am admonished by the Word of God to give unto you doctrine: 2 Timothy 4:2 “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove,…

“I place this day, my life, my loved ones, my work in the Lord's hands. There is no harm in the Lord's hands, only good. Whatever happens, whatever results, if I am in the Lord's hands it is the Lord's will and it is good.” ― Norman Vincent Peale, The Power of Positive Thinking Wherefore whosoever shall…

UNITY Around THE TABLE ( 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 ) 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 – UNITY AROUND THE TABLE Here are some quotes about Christian Unity: “Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look at what they can do when they stick together.” Vesta Kelly. “There are two ways of being united…

Order of Service Welcome Prayer Hymn - Notices Prayer Meeting - 7:30pm Friday 7pm - Online Sunday Morning 11am & 6pm Tithes & Offerings - £ Main Prayer Hymn - Reading Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders…

39% In South Africa about 39% of our people suffer from malnutrition. Our visits to the grocery stores over the last few years have continued to shock us... I’m a fortunate somebody - I treat myself (and my family to braaied steak around pay day). A few years ago - it might have been 2 or 3 times a month.…

The Communion service is a symbolic union in the Salvation of Christ’s church through physical participation. There are 3 symbols that Jesus used to picture His saving work for the believer. They are: the Eucharist, the Washing of the Saints Feet, and the Love Feast. I. The Bread and the Cup (Eucharist)…

INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to 1 Corinthians 11 . & we’re gonna read verses 23-32. 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 . & when you find that in your Bible pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is: Communion is... Crucial for Christians. In 1 Corinthians 11:23-32…

What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” Now to the one who works,…

Central Truth: I must humble myself to Love! Starting in John chapter 13 - John 13:1-11 Jesus Washes the Disciples Feet! Including JUDAS! - John 13:12-17 Do You Understand? Vv. 14 - If I….Then You! Vv. 15 – I have given you an example to follow! Vv. 16 – You are not greater than your Master! Vv. 17 –…

Now in giving this instruction I do not praise you, since you come together not for the better but for the worse. For to begin with, I hear that when you come together as a church there are divisions among you, and in part I believe it. Indeed, it is necessary that there be factions among you, so that…

1 Corinthians 11:23-32 NOT FOR GRANTED Why the Lords Supper is so special and should not be taken for granted. We take many things for granted. We flip a switch, we take for granted that there should be light. We turn on a faucet, we take for granted that there will be water. We go to the grocery store…

Why do we come to church? Some of us come because it socially accepted to come to church. Others come because they feel guilty if they don’t come to church. Still others come because they gain something by coming. Still others come because they want to share something. I come to church because you pay…

Secular - A Priest and a Taxi Driver Were Waiting in Line for Judgment at the Pearly Gates The taxi driver was first. He went to St. Peter and said," I am Brandon Wilson. Taxi driver in New York for fifteen years." Saint Peter looked at his list and smiled. "Welcome Mr. Wilson. Take this silken robe…

The Bitterness Of Backsliding Luke 22:54-62 This afternoon I want to give us a crash course into backsliding in our lives and and truly take a look and see where we are and where we could possibly be headed. Let’s define it and then lets look at what it looks like and what it results are. So if you will,…

Shoftim Introduction Torah Portion This Torah Portion goes from Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 In our previous Torah portion we talked about Re’eh (beholding: a blessing, and a curse) We talked about having two choices related to obedience / disobedience = blessing / cursing Obedience to blessing We talked about…

Introduction This Torah Portion goes from Numbers 25:10-30:1 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he…