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INTRODUCTION New theme for December “Keep Your Eyes on Jesus” and the final topic for our 2023 theme of Good Fight, Right Race, and Steadfast Faith. Today’s sermon is “ Fix Your Gaze on Jesus in a Distracted World.” Central Theme For greater peace and contentment in a world filled with distractions we…

Imagine a world where genuine brotherly kindness was the driving force behind every act of faith. What would your world like if you were part of that? We will explore how embracing and expressing brotherly kindness can not only strengthen our relationships with others but also deepen our own faith in our loving Father in profound ways. Learn more in the 11 part of How to Build Your Faith with How brotherly kindness builds faith.

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable…

Continuing the series "How to Build your Faith," this message delves into the biblical concept of self-control and its significance in strengthening one's faith. We explore the importance of self-control in different aspects of life and will learn how to cultivate self-control as a vital virtue in your spiritual journey. You will be encouraged to seek God's guidance and rely on His strength to develop self-control, ultimately leading to a deeper and more fulfilling faith experience in the message The Expectation of Self-Control.

Growing slide here That is what God has given us in Christ Jesus, and Christ has given us in His promises. Peter charges us to grow in grace and knowledge 2Pt3:18 “18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.”…

Growing your faith is a personal and transformative journey that transcends religious boundaries. It involves self-reflection, community engagement, spiritual practices, and facing challenges. This lifelong journey leads to a deeper sense of purpose, peace, and connection to the spiritual aspects of life. Today Pastor Shawn begins a sereis on "how to grow our faith".

5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; 7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they…

When we follow a recipe, we have to follow it precisely, amen? We have to prepare properly… measure each ingredient perfectly… combine them in the correct order… mix them exactly as the directions specify… otherwise what happens?!? Have you ever noticed that in every recipe there is that one ingredient……

What’s your favorite recipe? A few years back… I think it was Jeff Foxworthy that gave a recipe for chili: “Take all the hot s__t you can find… Put it in a pot and cook it for a long damn while!” I love that recipe!!! Because… It’s short, sweet, and simple! My favorite bread recipe is Irish Soda Bread....…

In Part 6 of our "How to build your faith" Pastor Shawn looks at how knowledge builds faith. We explore the profound relationship between knowledge and faith. We delve into the belief that knowledge is not a hindrance to faith, but rather a catalyst that deepens our understanding and strengthens our convictions. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of knowledge in building a strong and unshakeable faith that sustains us through life’s trials and tribulations. Learn more in "How Knowledge Builds Faith"

Good morning, church. Today we are going to look at a passage from the second letter of Peter, one of the closest disciples of Jesus and a leader of the early church. Peter wrote this letter to encourage Christians who were facing persecution and false teachings, and to remind them of the precious promises…

We are getting closer to the end of the Book of Romans. And it is ending as any letter would end. Some of it is recap, some of it is information needed for the future, and some is last minute thoughts. Romans is Paul’s great explanation of the Gospel. It is his dissertation, all of his study - compiled…

Intro; Every 3-6 months I hand out a Self-Evaluation Form for Church Leadership to my deacons. I do not ask them to fill it out and return it, but to sincerely consider the questions. This statement is at the bottom of the page. As you honestly consider these questions, I pray you reflect upon your answers…

What do you think about when you think about your life? How has it turned out? What would you like it to be remembered for? What would you like to accomplish in the next few years? When I talk to people about their lives, more often than not I hear from the younger people about what they wish they could…

How many of you have been in a situation where perseverance was the key to making it through? (Police academy “try outs”) — Without perseverance, I would never have made it through that run… Perseverance is “the act of doing something despite the difficulties or obstacles in achieving success.” Look…

Growing up, we had three big holidays. Resurrection Sunday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. We did some things for Memorial Day and Fourth of July. But the big three were the big three. Each different. Each distinct. I’ve departed from my family by squishing them all together, but that is beside the point.…

There was a company that wanted to improve efficiency and performance… So, they called in a consultant… The consultants job was to evaluate, encourage, and improve employee performance… So, he did what all good consultants do, he called a meeting… He brought all the company personnel together… Stressing…

Buy The Field Last Week, we talked about how “Believers are not supposed to separate themselves from the world, like isolationists. Nor are we supposed to “judge” and “condemn” sinners … We are supposed to “Grow up” among them… to infuse the world with the light we have been given…” But… How do we do…

7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 1 Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 May…

1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent…

Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do , forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. I. Salvation must be pursued. A. Salvation is…

12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body, to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ…

Pastor Jeff preaches about the Joy in Salvation

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.…

1 Simon Peter, a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained like precious faith with us by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things…