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Her Expectation Last week, we looked at the curse of Adam and of Eve. Adam would have to till the land, fighting weeds and varmints. Eve would bear the the pains of childbirth, and there would be conflict between woman and man for headship and authority. As bad as those sound, though, God’s curse on…

Note: First ~15 minutes did not have sound, and were cut out of recording.

Good Morning, would you turn in your Bible with me to Luke Chapter 4. Today we are going to look at the famous passage of the temptation of Christ. The title of our message today is, “Facing the Battle of Temptation.” 1 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit…

And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of Him. Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should…

The resurrection and born again experience is not something that is merely written in books but rather upon the hearts of men. This resurrection of Jesus Christ was the culmination and crescendo of the entire plan of redemption for mankind. It was, I would say the most important and significant events…

Good Morning grab your Bibles and turn with me to Luke chapter 4. This morning I want for us to take a look into the ministry of Christ as He begins to not only authoritatively teach, but also heal those who were possessed. There were many times throughout the Lord’s ministry that we see Him dealing…

Luke 6:43-45 “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil…

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…

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…

Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen him or known him. Little children, let no one…

1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom: We have heard a report from the Lord , and a messenger has been sent among the nations: “Rise up! Let us rise against her for battle!” 2 Behold, I will make you small among the nations; you shall be utterly despised. 3 The pride of your…

For the past four weeks, we’ve been in this series I’m calling “Framing Your Worldview.” We’re learning to look at life from God’s viewpoint. We’re looking at the major questions of life. We started the first week with, “ Why does it matter what I believe?” Does it really matter what I believe? We’ve…

‌Series Thesis: Christ is for you and for me, together in Christ, we are his church. Prayer: This morning we pray for a greater measure of your peace and clarity. Would be hunger for your word and the truth within. Would we love our brother and sisters in Christ as you have so loved us. We are creatures…

9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” OVERVIEW OF JOSHUA First of the twelve historical books (Joshua-Esther) The Law — Genesis // Exodus // Leviticus // Numbers // Deuteronomy History —…

Imagine a piece of coal, dark and lifeless, lying deep within the earth. It seems ordinary, unremarkable, and destined to remain that way forever. But then, a miraculous transformation occurs. Through intense heat and pressure, that coal is transformed into a magnificent diamond, sparkling with brilliance…

24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. What was heard from the beginning? 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked…

Last week we finished up 1 John 2 , and looked at the things of this world and antichrist. The overall theme of the book is knowing who God is, believing in His Son Jesus Christ, and having assurance of eternal life. 1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children…

Over sin Over Satan As children Who’s Your Daddy?

2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom…

Hope - While we long to see God take action, when we have no clue about His view of time! Introduction: Part of the Wonder of Christmas is how God chose to give much needed hope to His people. For years and years before Jesus ever fulfilled the hundreds of prophecies that pointed to His initial arrival,…

Imagine you are walking a narrow path between two pitfalls. One the one side is steep ravine with a raging river at the bottom, and on the other side a steep drop filled with jagged rocks. Your task is to safely navigate between the two dangers. There are two dangerous paths that God wants believers…

Intro review: God ‘s kingdom Inheritance five lists of those who do not inherit: sexually immoral (summary term) idolaters (idol of body and gratifying flesh) adulterers (not committed to the design of God between man and woman and those who lust after those whom they are not married to) effeminate homosexuals…

Divine Transgression After the ruin of Eden, the human story heads south in a hurry. That is to be expected. The curses that followed the events in the garden bound the fate of humanity with the spiritual descendents of the Nachash, all those who oppose the rule of God either in the earthly or spiritual…

This is our 3rd week in the teaching portion of our EMPTY acronym, our flyover of the New Testament. It’s a 40,000 foot flyover, but its giving us a sense of the overarching message of redemption and seeing the connections of the New Testament back to the Old, and the flow of the story from Genesis on.…

Introduction Lets start with a passage out of the Johns 1st Letter 1 John 2:18 (NASB95) 18 Children, it is the last hour; ... Pastor Ben spoke last week about john and the early church bringing to light . Words like syncretism Gnosticism and Political Correctness We are not going to veer off from Bens…