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Intro; One of the most influential Jazz musicians [ trumpeter ] and vocalist whose career covered a span of 50 years, had one of the most recognizable voices ever heard. That man was Louis Armstrong. Born in New Orleans in 1901, he dropped out of school in the 5th grade and went to work for a Jewish…

25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown . 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest,…

Intro: biblical counseling: questions about our parents to learn from their strengths and weaknesses re: marriage Paul is continuing his argument about Christian liberty and he will eventually return to the problem of the Corinthian church in regards to them abusing their liberty. Catch up: We have observed…

What Is This Bread? What Is This Wine? For us who grew up in the Lutheran church, Martin Luther’s Small Catechism conjures up recollections of confirmation instruction. As though wearing a badge of honor, we probably recall the pastor who expected us to recite major parts of the catechism—and we did…

I would guess that very few of you have ever heard of Benjamin Keach. Yet, all of you were impacted by his work today. In 1673, Benjamin Keach introduced the concept of congregational hymn-singing at the Horselydown Baptist Church in Southwark, London, England. This was a big thing. Prior to Keach and…

What forms our conduct? 16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. I am God’s temple. We, the church, are God’s temple. Unity as God’s temple. 1 This is…

Secular - Here are a couple of stories about people who faced consequences for their actions, lack thereof, or someone else’s actions. A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and…

1 Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that…

6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Pleasing God takes believing His word. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues in it—not forgetting…

1 Corinthians 10:6-13 “ Now these things became our examples, to the intent that we should not lust after evil things as they also lusted. And do not become idolaters as were some of them. As it is written, “The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play.” Nor let us commit sexual immorality,…

1 Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank of that spiritual Rock that…

1 For I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our fathers were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2 and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 and all ate the same spiritual food, 4 and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual…

6 Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” 8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and…

I have the joy of knowing an attorney, my sister in law. The best part about this is that she was in law school while I was OUT of school so we were able to learn lot’s of things while she was traipsing through the academy. One legal concept that really stuck with me was the idea of ‘duty to warn’. She…

6 Now these things occurred as examples to keep us from setting our hearts on evil things as they did. 7 Do not be idolaters, as some of them were; as it is written: “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry.” 8 We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did—and…

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Have you been watching the news on the war in Ukraine? With each passing day we see and hear of destruction and atrocities that just breaks the heart. Then I wonder how much longer can the Ukrainians…

6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. Great initial spiritual blessings are no guarantee of continuing…

5 But with many of them God was not well pleased: for they were overthrown in the wilderness. 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. Continual sin and Disbelief brings God’s Wrath. 10 But all the congregation bade stone them with…

1 For I do not want you to be ignorant of the fact, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud and that they all passed through the sea. 2 They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. 3 They all ate the same spiritual food 4 and drank the same spiritual drink;…

We hate the unknown, don’t we? Maps, Google-ing, instructions, YouTube it, plan, ask those who know, nutritional information, where manufactured, how much will you pay, how much is it worth, what will I be when on my own, what school…job…spouse…home…car should I pick, how can I afford it, what’s it like…

Communion is a big deal, and should not be taken lightly. It is a place for remembrance: Luke 22:14-23 “14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will…

Intro: Dr. S. Lewis Johnson, a noted New Testament scholar, tells of his visit in Britain, where he observed that British people love dogs as their pets. During his stay he noticed three kinds of dogs which he relates to people in reference to freedom. The first are those dogs who have law but no freedom.…

Today we are in 1 Corinthians 10 . Please open your bibles or bible apps to that passage. 1 Corinthians 10 has a couple verses which are at least familiar to many Christians. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common…

Continued wanderings through: The Book of Numbers. Let’s pray: We will be picking up our study of the Book of Numbers this evening in Chapter 16. You may remember last week we began with Moses’ sister and brother coming to him and asking, does the Lord only speak through you Big Guy? I’m sure we don’t…

All to The Glory of God Good morning church! I hope you were blessed last week as I was, receiving the Word from Pastor Jim from the book of Philippians, that section should just fill you with thankfulness and prayer, as was appropriate for our Thanksgiving celebrations with our families and friends.…