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As Christians we have a resident that is given to us. That resident resides in us for a reason. He the resident is within us to give us power. And that power He gives is to be used to accomplish the mission that we have been given. We are to be more than just moral show pieces. We are called to be salt…

How do you view suffering? How does God view our suffering? A means to show his glory. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with…

Names mean something to us. Alyvia (found it in a baby name book) Marie Jane (both grandma’s) Bennson (baby name book) Hugh Amyah (picked by Amy and spelled for her) Renea (Amy) Names meant even more in the Old Testament. They would name their children by how they felt, something that was happening,…

2 Corinthians 4: 1_19

Nature of Paul’s ministry Vv 1-2 A persevering gospel ministry because of God’s mercy. V 1 A ministry to display the truth of God’s word. V 2 Ministry veiled to the perishing Vv 3-4 But the gospel is veiled to the perishing. V 3 Satan has blinded the minds of unbelievers so they cannot see the light…

X. SATAN: We believe in Satan’s existence and personality as the great adversary of God and His people ( Rev. 12:1-10 ), his judgment ( John 12:31 ), and final doom ( Rev. 20:10 ). I. Our Enemy Was Created as an Angel 1. Satan is a created {angel} . 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the…

This Christmas season we have much to adore our Savior for. I want to that love and adoration to intensify and increase this morning as we dwell on the incarnation! 1 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son…

Introduction Good morning once again. Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews chapter 10. We will be zooming in on verses 1 through 18 today. When a person receives a presidential pardon, all of their crimes are forgiven... but it is insufficient for any crimes that they commit in the future. The History Channel’s…

Define incomprehensible: Not able to be understood. (Concise Oxford English Dictionary) How does Dr. Grudem say we know God? He must reveal Himself to us. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. Boyce says “We do not know the essential nature of anything.…

25 And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown . 26 Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. 27 But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest,…

From Last week: a gospel built on promises of a great life now What is the “Therapeutic” gospel What is the “Therapeutic” gospel Self-Help gospel is closely connected. The gospel and the bible become guide-books and principles for the creation of the “life I’ve always wanted” Moralistic, Feelings Based,…

22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, 23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, 24 because “All flesh…

God’s Manifested Authority INTRO Memorial Day - the day we honor fallen soldiers. The day we recognize the heroes that gave there life so we can have freedom. Scripture says to give honor where honor is due. So we do that today. We also thank God for their sacrifice. Pentecost Sunday - the day we were…

15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.…

This means War In the last few meetings we have devoted attention to in the inauguration of the kingdom of God. God’s plan to revive the Edenic program was launched as part of his new covenant plan to become man to ensure success where Israel failed. God’s good rule would overspread the globe as originally…

Romans 9:1-5 Chapter nine starts a new section of the book of Romans. Chapters 9-11 speak directly about Israels place in all of this. The change from chapter eight to chapter nine is abrupt. The church has a logic question that is answered here in this section. The Jews are God’s chosen people with…

Intro Everybody close your eyes...real tight. Put your hand over your eyes....so no light can be seen. That’s not much fun...is it? What if it was that way for you 24 hours a day? Susan Lansing was a beautiful young girl. She had been blind since birth. She had never looked upon things we all take for…

2 Corinthians 4 Good morning church! Great to be with you all this morning. I want to get started right away this morning with reading a passage from chapter 4 in second Corinthians in a different translation, the ESV or English Standard Version because I think it may make it a little easier for us to…

The great prayer: Focuses: The glorification of Christ The spiritual safety of the Apostles The witness of the Apostles The sanctification of the apostles The Unity of the church Todays focus: The first four Big idea: In the moments approaching his greatest trial, Jesus concerns himself with his followers.…

Light of the World Introduction Here is our structure for the next few weeks This week we are looking at Jesus as the Light of the World Next week, it will be the year 2022. We have some important announcements for the church We have been walking through an eldership process with a few guys. We are going…

A Child Is Born Isaiah 9:1-7 Nevertheless, the gloom of the distressed land will not be like that of the former times when he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali. But in the future he will bring honor to the way of the sea, to the land east of the Jordan, and to Galilee of the nations.…

“Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem.…

Think of someone you love - Do they know? How? Do you say it? Show it? Specific behaviors (thing you know they like, don’t like?) You have learned, by studying them. You say you love__________ , but how well do you know ____________, and how much time do you spend with ______________ getting to know…

11 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul, 12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them. 13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord…

Introduction 5 The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 1 “Man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of trouble. A Troubled World By one man’s sin wickedness ++Was great in the earth ++Filled…