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What is more attractive than God’s family? Those who are saved by grace through faith in Jesus are given a new family. Series: What is more attractive? Than God’s family Than corporate worship Than serving together Than learning at the feet of Jesus Than the gospel Therefore remember that at one time…

Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made…

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…

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 Godly living in this present age.

How does God speak? 1. Creation 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of…

Singing is important, why… we’ve been shaped, instructed, necessitated, guided for us to sing. We also learned that it is an powerful and effective tool in our worship of God. God doesn’t need our singing, but we certainly do. So now that we understand the importance of singing, does what we sing together…

What are the gifts? Major Point #1: The Holy Spirit is THE Gift Major Point #2: The gifts of the Spirit are manifestations of the Spirit for the common good! The HS making himself known through believers for the good of the body! I want to challenge our western thinking a bit when it comes to the gifts……

The right tool for the job : Digging a hole. Church growth can be a lot like me digging a hole with a plastic bucket. If you don’t have and utilize the right tools for the job it can be nigh impossible. What are the tools and resources that we need in order to be a healthy growing church? Paul’s aim…

Dwells in Us Individually 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the…

Psalm 122 Preaching Notes Psalm 120 – Far away from Jerusalem. Psalm 121 – On the journey to Jerusalem Psalm 122 – Arrived in Jerusalem. A Psalm of David. That’s not without it’s questions: · Description is of magnificent Temple in a grand city of Jerusalem · Jerusalem was the city of David. Center of…

THESIS STATEMENT: God's awe-inspiring holiness calls believers to pursue a holy life, empowered by the Holy Spirit, making holiness attainable through His divine enablement. 1. Imitating God’s Nature 2. Set Apart for God’s Purpose 3. Obedience to God’s Laws 4. Relationship with God The Call to Personal…

Countdown Video Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside as we come…

Secular - The Title today is Serving Jesus, Even If We Fail. The Following story is about a judge who failed. A lawyer defending a man accused of burglary tried this creative defense: “My client merely inserted his arm into the window and removed a few trifling articles. His arm is not himself, and I…

Intro; How many here this morning like to receive gifts? I know I do. My birthday is just a week away and I’m sure I’m gonna get some great gifts! [ LOL ] I bought tickets to the Rodeo, and then I bought tickets to The Fourth Cross. Those are great gifts but I had to buy them myself. Even though those…

Introduction While I was preparing this sermon I came to realise that God had been doing a work in me not only during my Christian life, nor in the period just before I was reborn, nor during adolescence, nor during my childhood but even before my birth. And do you know what? It’s true for you too! As…

What is More Attractive Sermon Series (First Sundays) What is more attractive than God’s Family? Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated…

Review Last week we established that spiritual gifts are not the same as natural talents and abilities. The subject of spiritual gifts is discussed in at least six different passages in the Bible. These verses indicate at least one clear distinction: spiritual gifts have a divine origin. They are God-given…

Psalm 122 Preaching Notes Psalm 120 – Far away from Jerusalem. Psalm 121 – On the journey to Jerusalem Psalm 122 – Arrived in Jerusalem. A Psalm of David. That’s not without it’s questions: · Description is of magnificent Temple in a grand city of Jerusalem · Jerusalem was the city of David. Center of…

We mentioned earlier that Christians don’t so much join churches as they do submit to them. The word submit scares people today. Wives submitting to husbands. Husbands have abused this. Christians submitting to spiritual leaders. Church leaders have abused their power. Yet throughout scripture God tells…

1. The church and its members are like a fruit bowl . This is a metaphor that will help us understand the metaphors for church we find in scripture. But first let’s back up to last week and work forward. Last week we saw the importance of the institutional side of the local church. The church is an assembly…

Introduction: This morning I’m gonna do something that may surprise all of you. I am giving all of you a gift. Well that may not surprise you too much, but this will. This morning I want to ask all of you to give me a gift. Not only me but I’m asking you to give everyone in here a gift and everyone you…

This morning we are continuing our series on the “one another” requirements found in the letters to the New Testament churches. The first “one another” requirement we looked at last week was from Ephesians 4:2 . And that was the idea of… Ephesians 4:2 (ESV) 2 bearing with one another in love , Remember,…

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work. For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— For this reason I bow my…

1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say…