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Pohditaan tänään hiukan todellista kristillisyyttä ja miksi se ei ole niin suosittua tänä päivänä? 8 Sillä ruumiillisesta harjoituksesta on hyötyä vain vähään; mutta jumalisuudesta on hyötyä kaikkeen, koska sillä on elämän lupaus, sekä nykyisen että tulevaisen. 9 Varma on se sana ja kaikin puolin vastaanottamisen…

In the Large Catechism, Martin Luther asks and answers this question, in his comments on the First Commandment: What does it mean to have a god? or, what is God? Answer: A god means that from which we are to expect all good and to which we are to take refuge in all distress, so that to have a God is…

Today we are starting a new series called “Money Talks”. When you think of that phrase, “Money Talks,” you think about people that have lots of money can use money to get what they want. We live in a world where they tell you that those you have money can do what they want. If you want something you…

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Jesus was good at getting to the point. He often summarized a principle of the kingdom of God with a very straightforward, black and white manner. Even when He used parables…

18/09/22

1 Timothy 6 Good morning Church! We are going to try to make our way through the end of 1 Timothy this morning. Those that have been with us know that this letter was primarily written by an older pastor to a younger pastor, Paul to Timothy. They had been serving together in Ephesus and for whatever…

Announcements Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC, where we worship God is Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. I wanted to say thank you from our family! Thank you for your prayers, love, and support during a most difficult time. Joseph’s service was absolutely amazing and the Lord showed…

Contend :To strive in opposition or against difficulties; struggle Earnestly : being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which…

A Worldly Church Revelation 2:12–17 (ESV) 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 13 “ ‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful…

Announcements Are there any announcements? The baptism and potluck will be rescheduled for June because of the Memorial Day weekend holiday. Friday May 20 at 7pm we will be having an evening of worship with Juan and Emily. Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC, where we worship God in Spirit and…

I. Joy and Grief A. Are Solitary 10 The heart knows its own bitterness, And a stranger does not share its joy. There is no interface, device, or wire that can connect one human to another in such a way that they can fully share their whole heart with all of its complex feelings with another human being.…

THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS I. Jesus instructs concerning discipleship (14:25–27). a. Regarding the candidate’s family (14:25–26): i. What does it mean to Hate our family or loved ones? ii. Matt 10:34-39 iii. Matt 12:46-50 1. We must place Jesus above them. a. We must place the Will of God…

This evening we cry out to Jesus: 1 Timothy 6:12-16 instructs US along with Pastor Timothy ... 12 Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I charge you in the presence of God, who gives…

Dupe, Con, and Manipulate What can get you? An investment strategy? An infomercial for . . . Kitchen utensils Vitamins Diet hack Exercise miracle? A charmer? Read: 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with…

Introduction What happens when we accept Jesus Christ into our life? What changes about us? Some may say Some things changed Most things changed Everything changed In reality only one thing changed. We have a new Identity. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved…

An important subject Money impacts physically, spiritually and mentally, no wonder there is much in the bible about it. (Insert money key words PowerPoint slide here) Look at those words, would you think they accurately speak about money and what we think or may do with it? Bible speaks a great deal…

Put off, put on, flee from and to pursue When we became a Christian we die to self and are raised as a new creation ( 2Cor5:17 ) and then as little children of God we learn to follow the commands ( Mt28:20 ) so to have proper conduct as the church ( 1Tim3:15 ). This morning we will be looking at a great…

Theme: God knows what He is doing! 1Review Written by Habakkuk Q & A in chapters 1-2 While he got answers, they were not what he wanted or expected. How long was answered by: I’m already at work. How can you use evil people for your purposes was answered by: They will get judgment too as you see My sovereign…

The Father’s Care of the Wayward Son Luke 15:11-24 There are some things that are integral to this story that so apply to our lives that makes it one off the favorite of many of us. The Lord knew that which would connect with mankind and this parable is one of them. The parables are what we could a story…

--- Scripture Intro “How Then Shall We Live?” Creation, Scripture, Image of God, Providence, Redemption This Week, “End Times” Two more Sundays in the series, and two more Sundays before my sabbatical. “What is the chief end of man?” To glorify God, and enjoy him forever. Then, Todd will begin a series…

Introduction If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil…

Godliness with Contentment Our theme verse for today is: 6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. The world say money is what will solve our problems. The world says things will make us happy. The truth is that living the God kind of life is the only way to fulfillment, true peace…

I Know That My Redeemer Lives Scripture: Job 1 , 2 , 13 , 19 , and 23, especially 19:25–26 I know that my Redeemer lives and He shall stand at last on the earth; and after my skin is destroyed, this I know, that in my flesh I shall see God. Introduction: Why is life so unfair? Haven’t all of us asked…

Introduction In November of 2015 Me, my brother Ben, and my oldest brother Jeremy ran an obstacle course race called the Spartan Super. Picture of us. It was 9.1 miles and had 26 obstacles ranging from a net you had to climb to 50 lbs weights you had to hoist 50 feet in the air. I signed up for the race…

6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. In this verse the conjunction “with” tells us that “great gain” cannot come without “godliness and contentment” operating in our lives. What is godliness? Godliness is being like and having the mind of God. What is God like and what is the mind of God like?…