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Torah Portion : Numbers 4:21-7:89 Haftarah : Judges 13:2-25 Road Map Review Map of the Journey in the Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok We explained Zadok comes from the word Zaddik - righteous this is the High Priest in the Order of Melchizedek Introduction Torah Portion : Numbers 4:21-7:89 Haftarah…

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…

Went on elder retreat... Things I observed: Every one of us feels and carries the full weight of responsibility for the church. We each unique giftings and abilities and we deeply respect and submit to one another. Maturity Colossians 1:28 (ESV) [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone…

Engage: Apostle Paul is not a stick figure. Emotional, intense, passionate. He will use hard words, hoping to create soft hearts. Tension: His style may not match our personal or cultural standards of propriety (ND “nice”), however failure to correct his readers will eventually lead to gross error. Truth:…

Opening ( 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 ) This morning we are going to finish chapter 4 of 1 Corinthians and this ends the first section of this book and in this first section, Paul is dealing with division in the church. Remember, people had their favorite preachers and that was dividing the church, and all…

Our Response to the Daily Grind We Abide in Christ 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. We Allow the Word to Abide 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and…

Change? Why is change often necessary? Because we are not perfect. Because we are wrong. Change for their own good! Paul encouraged the Corinthians to change for their own good. Paul wants what’s best for them. There are two points in this text that prove that Paul wants what’s best for them. Paul loves…

Mailman tilanne ja uutisointi voivat joskus saada meidän mielemme järkkymään emmekä aina tiedä kuinka meidän tulisi asioista ajatella. Uskon että Jumala ei ole tarkoittanutkaan että yrittäisimme saada ratkaistua mailman ongelmat, koska ongelmien ratkaisu on aina Jumalasta. Tämän ajallisen ja langenneen…

I Timothy 1:1-11 Scripture reader: Bethany Callison Introduction: Good morning once again. It's good to be back with you. Today we are diving head first into our series through the book of I Timothy. This should take us about 10 or 11 weeks and lead right up till the Advent season. Today's sermon is…

Opening prayer, dedication Baby Dedication Karter Corbier Music ministry 2 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing 349 Trust and Obey (1,2,3,5) 213 Because He Lives Word of God - Liturgist 14 I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. 15 For though you have…

Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 REVIEW This is our 7th message from Devarim elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey Reason why the journeys -opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed” they were quiet listening It is very difficult to learn is you are…

Life and Living are Different Categories Last week I was covering 1 Corinthians Chapter 4 and dealt with the challenges we have living with this amazing grace that God offers us in Jesus Christ. We talked about the error that pride brings in, that we begin to believe that Jesus died for my sins because…

Amazing Grace Is the theme for today’s worship, for it is the theme of our salvation. For it is by grace we are saved, that not of itself, for it is the gift of God. For God so loves the world that he gave his only Son, so whoever believes in Jesus will not perish, but have unending life with him. Those…

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)?

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…

Ephesians 5:1–5 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; and walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour. But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named amongst you,…

Introduction 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.…

Who does God task with leading His church? Pastor What is the Pastor’s church role? The pastor’s church job description is? For many within the church, the answer will vary greatly. They lead worship service. They offer an invitation. They shake peoples hand after service. They visit the sick and shut-ins.…

6 I have applied all these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor of one against another. 7 For who sees anything different in you? What do you have that you did not receive? If then…

Would you agree that a disciple-maker is a leader? 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God.…

Introduction In Chapter 1:1-9 this church ++Had recieved God’s grace ++Was enriched with all knowledge ++Was not lacking in any gift Paul address 5 issues in this church Issues ++Division - Chapters 1-4 ++Sex - Chapters 5-7 ++Food - Chapters 8-10 ++The Gathering-Chapter 11-14 ++Resurrection/Final Greeting…

This month in our nation is Pride month. This month, we are told that we need to support LGBTQ+. In our culture, it is not enough to civilly get along, but rather we are expected to actively support, defend and promote these behaviors. What is the Christian response? First, we need to realize that we…

The Proud Hate Pride --- in Others — Benjamin Franklin The Corinthian believers were puffed up with pride which manifested itself in conceit. They were glorying in their preachers Paul, Apollos, Peter - rather than Christ. They were exalting their own human wisdom which fed their pride. They had become…

Introduction We have a drain in our house that gets plugged up really easily. Eventually it gets to the point that in order to prevent the sink from filling up with water, you have to turn the faucet on lower and lower, until finally it is barely at a trickle. There is, however, a way to deal with this…

What is the content of divine wisdom? How can wisdom be known? What problem did the Corinthians have regarding division?