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Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... We are going to look at this entire book through the lens of Christian Maturity. 7 Aspects to Christian Maturity (1) A mature Christian is gospel centered. (2) A mature Christian is sound in doctrine. (3) A mature Christian is submissive. (4) A mature Christian is…

Meillä on ollut teemana viimeviikkoina Jumalan rauha ja varustus ihmisten tarpeisiin ja olemme nostanee näitä hienoja raamatun jakeita esille kuten; Vaan etsikää ensin Jumalan valtakuntaa ja hänen vanhurskauttansa, niin myös kaikki tämä teille annetaan. ja Sentähden minä sanon teille: älkää murehtiko…

Lupasin viime sunnuntaina että alan puhumaan hieman siitä mitä tarkoittaa olla Jumalan palvelija ja viedä meidät hieman syvemmälle Jumalan seuraamisen salaisuutta ja sitä mikä tekee Jumalan seuraajista kestäviä Miten Paavali jaksoi mennä läpi loputtomalta tuntuvien vastustusten tai miten Pietari käsitteli…

We are all evidence gatherers. Even the things we create gather evidence for us. Google and all social media uses programs to listen and gather evidence on what you are interested in. The enemy takes what God is doing and twists it for evil. The enemy has used these social media inventions to steer our…

1 Corinthians is a book about finding glory only in the Lord. This becomes obvious by the last verse of chapter one. While some people find glory in power, some in what they can do or get away with, and still others find glory in looking good, looking smart or looking spiritual, the Apostle Paul encourages…

I’ve been thinking a lot about the church lately. ‌ I’ve been thinking a lot about the church lately, particularly the idea of “church fellowship”. ‌ I chose a handshake as a visual for this series because I think it gets the point across that I’m hoping to make about “Church Fellowship”. There tends…

Luke 1:26-38 We have spent the previous two weeks emphasizing our hope based upon the second coming of Christ. As we come closer to Christmas Day, I want to shift gears and see how the hope of those before Christ’s first coming applies to our hope today. The first arrival of Jesus was the ultimate fulfillment…

Review 1. Joined by one Spirit (12-14) A. Christ being our Head, we being body, as we belong to Him and one another B. The formation of that Body started in eternity past and was formed by the Spirit of God at conversion. 2. Composed with diverse purpose (15-27) Paul continues the discussion of the church…

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto…

God is Faithful 1 Corinthians 1:4–9 (ESV) 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus , 5 that in every way you w ere enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge — 6 even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— 7 so that you…

Called Together to be Saints. 1 Corinthians 1:1–3 (ESV) 1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 To the church of God that is in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints together with all those who in every place call upon…

Devoted to Fellowship Today we are continuing the series we are calling “Together” where we are asking the question, “What is church?” On Sunday mornings we get up, get dressed, and “ go to church .” What if God had something bigger in mind? What if we were never intended to “go to” church, or “bring…

“I will go anywhere, provided it be forward.” ― David Livingstone “If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.” ― David Livingstone 1) You have to start with God 2) Theres never a time to quit on God 9 God…

But we are all as an unclean thing , And all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; And we all do fade as a leaf; And our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. And there is none that calleth upon thy name, That stirreth up himself to take hold of thee: For thou hast hid thy face from us, And…

"From Fallen to Fellowship". Based on 1 Corinthians 1:4-9. Paul is an expert on being a fallen soul who finds fellowship in and with Jesus. This is a window into what it means to change from a sin-centered life to a Jesus-centered life.

20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And on some have compassion, making a distinction; 23 but others save with fear, pulling them out…

We are just finishing up our birthday season. We have Christmas, then Nancy and Grace’s birthdays are in January, and David’s and mine are in February. That makes for a lot of gifts being given in two months. The kids have been thrilled. I am looking at the house, wondering what we are going to do with…

A Description on the life of the church and the Hope that brings

This morning I am doing something that will be different for you as well as for me. Our annual meeting is today following the service, and as part of my duties as pastor, I am to provide a report. I have found that when the report is done in written form, very few people outside the governing board read…

1 Corinthians 1:9 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. He has been faithful Deuteronomy 7:9 9 Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments…

5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. 7 For an overseer,…

13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. We are not as strong as we believe. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary…

Scripture Reading 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 5 For just…

A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed this man by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, “You need to join the Army of the Lord!” My friend replied, “I’m already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor.” The…

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to ‘Honor thy father and thy mother,’ she asked, ‘Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?’ Without missing a beat, one little boy answered,…