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Introduction Good morning all. We have been working through Paul’s letter to Timothy as he charges him to set right some issues that had developed in the church. He sent Timothy a letter of encouragement and correction for the church to conduct themselves in a righteous and God honoring way. One of the…

Throughout the bible, there are a few phrases that come up regularly that have to cause us to think. I like the word therefore - in scripture it comes up to tell us to consider all of the context and prepare for instruction - or - consider the context and apply it to a certain truth. “Do not be deceived”…

Today is Fathers Day. I had asked some time ago if I could speak on this Sunday because there is a message I heard around 22 years ago on Fatherhood in this building that impacts me to this day. Shayla and I have been married for 15 years and have had children for 14 years. You can do the math. I was…

Content Warning One note before we get into the content of the sermon for this morning I want to give a slight content warning for parents. While I aim to be careful and appropriate - and never crass - when we get to the works of the flesh section in verse 19 - I will be defining what Paul means by sexual…

Satellite View vs. Street View The Worldview of a Believer vs. The Worldview of an Unbeliever. In everything - money, material possessions, relationships - important/not important, valuable/not valuable - goals, dreams, ambitions, etc. The Gospel is radical, the Gospel brings radical change, the Gospel…

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…

INTRODUCTION New theme for month of April “The Power of the Holy Spirit” Let us not forget our annual theme of “Spiritually Mature in Truth” The Comforter “One who is called along side of with a view of helping” Two simple objectives for today Who is the Holy Spirit / Ghost / Comforter /Helper /Spirit…

INTRODUCTION Last week be gained a greater understand of what grace is - God’s favorable (unmerited) actions towards man To obtained this Grace is through faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Like God’s Grace, this faith exhibits action not just a mere concept. Thesis Statement : To grow in Grace…

On June 26, 2015 the United States Supreme Court struck down all state bans on same sex marriage, legalized it in all fifty states, and required that all states recognize out-of-state marriage licenses. Churches then proceeded to protect themselves from lawsuits when denying to host or officiate same-sex…

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 . v 9-10 sin discrimination- Paul is showing that God considers and condemns both “gross offense” and subtle. Matthew 5:27–30 “27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already…

1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen: 3 To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible…

12 “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” 14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter…

Central Idea : In a world filled with moral ambiguity and shifting standards, Christians are called to stand firm in their faith, resisting the temptation to compromise on truth, knowing that God provides the strength and escape from temptation. OBJECTIVES What is Compromise Danger Signs of Compromise…

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. with all humility…

Holy Spirit’s Work: Sanctification 16 that I might be a minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were…

Good Morning. Grab your Bibles and turn with me to Proverbs chapter 2. The title of our message this morning is how to safe guard against wicked ways. 1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding;…

Galatians 5:13-18 We have been going through a series looking at very carefully the relationship we have with the Holy Spirit. When we are yielded to God we can take part in what I am calling the Great Life. It is a life promised to us where we have help and guidance and love and joy and peace, as well…

Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. What is Baptism? Calvin…

We’re going to start off a little differently today. I need at least 4 volunteers. Did you ever play follow the leader? I’m the leader and you will follow me. Great fun! I enjoy making people do things that they probably would not do on their own initiative. What is the basic rule of Follow the Leader?…

He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, Read opening paragraph (225) The Gospels Restricting our overview to just the gospel of Matthew Matthew 1:1 (ESV) The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David , the son of Abraham. Matthew…

Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 REVIEW This is our 6th message from Devarim- Deuteronomy elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey An 11 day journey that lasted 40 years Reason why the journeys are moments and opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed”…

Introduction Last lesson in our June series “The Incredible Race” I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also…

Jonah and The Great Commission Part Three: The God of Second Chances Many (but not endless) Chances Rebooting the Program The Error Message Uninstalling….Reinstalling I thank God that He loves us enough to give us many chances to correct our ways and turn to Him. As we look at the stories of the Bible,…

Christians are not EXILES passing through—we are COLONISTS spreading a new kingdom. Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,…

Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, getting work done, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. A few weeks ago i was pressure washing the walkway in front of my house,…