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Standing Strong When Persecution Comes So much has happened to the Christian Church in recent years. from fines for opening during covid to Pastors being arrested for preaching the truth on the streets. It is not a matter if persecution will come to VBC, it is just a matter of when. It may come in the…

Morning 15 September 24

Gospel Integrity Does what we do matter? How would we know if it did? Let’s consider two experiences in life. Who’s Line Is It Anyway? - Impromptu TV comedy. Actors would get a scene to act out, but there was no script. And they didn’t know what the other would do until they started doing it. Through…

Last week, Romans 15:7-14 , we saw that we need to be competent to counsel one another. We need to have: Knowledge Goodness Hope As we were looking at goodness, I was reminded of 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 nor did we seek honor from people, either from you or from others, though we could have asserted our…

Good Morning. Today we are going to begin our journey through the Gospel of Luke. If you have your Bibles go with me to Luke chapter 1. Luke chapter 1 verses 1-4 give us the prologue or introductory act into what this Gospel is all about. Luke is the author of this Gospel as well as the book of Acts,…

For you yourselves know, brothers, that our coming to you was not in vain. But though we had already suffered and been shamefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we had boldness in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in the midst of much conflict. 1. A thriving church will relentlessly carry…

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…

Good morning! It is a joy and privilege to gather together in the presence of our Lord. Whether you are joining us here in person or tuning in online, we are delighted to have you with us today. We come together as a united family, bound by our shared faith in Jesus Christ, to worship, learn, and grow…

so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of…

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God…

Paul , and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you ever walked into the middle of a conversation? It can be disastrous. My kids are learning…

Hindered but not Hopeless Two weeks ago we saw how to stand strong when persecution comes we saw how the church at thessaloniaca stood strong in their persecution we were able to see how we can stand strong when our persecution comes by recieveing the word when preached, remember that we are not alone,…

“No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care then how you hear, for to the…

Good morning, everyone! It is such a joy to see all of you here today. Whether you're joining us in person or online, we are thrilled to have you join our worship service. We gather together as a family of faith, united by our love for God and our shared joy of being part of this community. Today, we…

INTRODUCTION . Anyone can be a father. There are some good fathers. How about being the BEST Father. Today’s message “The Best Father” will give the characteristics and or examples of what it is to be the best father. It is a great responsibility to a Father. Example of God. God the Father - head The…

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. For our exhortation was not of deceit,…

1. The manger was his bed . And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (1) A. The manger is a picture of Christ’s rejection . There…

PRODUCED by the Spirit 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. The Spirit’s FRUIT will be Evident It will show up in how you LOVE 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy;…

For they themselves report concerning us the kind of reception we had among you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come. 1. Genuine Christians receive the gospel…

Due to the holiday this is a 7 week series. September and October. There will be a lot of review but not exactly the same as Bible study 101 but this has been the most requested reteach. 1. What is so special about the Bible? We need to understand what’s special before we start studying. A. The Bible…

Morning 7 July 2024

Good morning. Grab your Bibles and turn with me to Luke chapter 3. As you are making your way to Luke 3 , I want to remind you of what King David said in Psalm 119 . “O how I love your law.” Antioch our church is a church that is commited to God’s Word and to teach God’s Word. The reason why that is…

But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavoured the more abundantly to see your face with great desire. Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us. For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not…

For our appeal does not spring from error or impurity or any attempt to deceive, but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts. For we never came with words of flattery, as you know, nor with a pretext…

Walked with God. “What we believe can determine what we do, but WHO we believe will determine who we can become.” “Not knowing who they were, left them unable to find their true focus in life.” “As we grow in knowing Christ in our hearts, we grow in becoming like Him in our character, nature, way, power,…