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Introduction Antique Road show El Albanil by Diego Rivera Hanging behind a door in a Corpus Christi home. Between $800,000 - $1,000,000!! How many times was that painting looked at and there was no idea of the value! This is what the Gospel does! When we are rejected, devalued, and forgotten. The Gospel…

Introduction We need to learn from the experiences of others. In 2003, a 27-year-old outdoorsman - Aron Ralston - embarked on a solo canyoneering adventure in Utah’s Blue John Canyon. His passion for adventure and his belief in his own abilities led him deep into the rugged wilderness, seeking the thrill…

Unmerited Grace: The Story of Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Summary: The chapter tells the story of King David's kindness towards Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, showing God's unmerited grace and favor. Teaching: Through David's actions towards Mephibosheth, we learn about the power of forgiveness,…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

Your sin may not be David's sin, but it is just as serious and consequential.

LEGACY: something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor LEGACY: the long-lasting impact of particular events, actions, etc. that took place in the past, or of a person’s life I think if we all were honest with ourselves - we would agree that we all hope to leave a Legacy behind us…

Nobody wants to be treated as a project; faith that expresses outwardly takes its best shape in authentic relationships with other people.

The Wounded Healer Henri Nouwen in his book The Wounded Healer laments that most Christian leaders are not prepared to be spiritual leaders for hurting people. “Our service will not be perceived as authentic,” Nouwen warns, “unless it comes from a heart wounded by the suffering about which we speak.…

The Gospel Project® for Adults Leader Guide ESV, Unit 11, Session 4 © 2019 LifeWay Christian Resources, Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. Edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A., Sept., 2022. Summary and Goal In this session, we will see David, who has…

2 Samuel 9:1-13 Tonight we come to one of the most vivid pictures of Christ in the life of David. It is so because the picture here is one of the beloved loving the unloveable. The sovereign bending down to help the beggar. The king personally caring for the lowest one in society. We come to this chapter…

Take Your Seat Bo had a lot going on in life. His legs were lame. That’s not a very significant thing today. But back then, it was. It shaped everything about Bo’s life. He didn’t have a job, occasionally he got some money from strangers when he ask for it, some people call it begging. He lived with…

INTRODUCTION: Welcome/Prayer In accordance to the gracious will of God, we have been gathered together to hear from God tonight. He will speak to us from 2 Samuel 9 , and He will give us an example of an incredible act of faithfulness by a king to a member of his enemy’s house. In doing so, God points…

Paul serves through suffering You know it was because of a bodily ailment that I preached the gospel to you at first, and though my condition was a trial to you, you did not scorn or despise me, but received me as an angel of God, as Christ Jesus. What then has become of your blessedness? For I testify…

4 Jonathan, the son of Saul, had a son who was crippled in his feet. He was five years old when the news about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel, and his nurse took him up and fled, and as she fled in her haste, he fell and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth. 1 And David said, “Is there still…

Have you recognized your Need, to accept His Offer of salvation, to find Enjoyment in His loving kindness?

1 And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” 2 Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, “Are you Ziba?” And he said, “I am your servant.” 3 And the…

The Heart of God What’s our view of God? Do we misunderstand his nature? 18 And, “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” Authoritarian God Distant God Critical God. 22 After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have…

Today is Bring a Friend Sunday. How many of you are glad you have friends here? The most important choices we make in life are Choosing the God we worship. This determines our abundant life, pur purpose and our eternal destiny. Choosing the person we will marry. If you marry the right person, life will…

David's Kindness to Mephibosheth, reflects the character of God whom extends his ultimate kindness and grace to all who call on the Lord Jesus. Just like in the life of Mephibosheth from Lo-debar, King Jesus can make good of out of what seems to be an irreversible-hopeless situation, as we welcome his…

Today we are starting a series that I hope you will find interesting and engaging, but above all my hope and prayer is that this series will be a tool that God will use in your life to reach a lost and dying world. Today we are going to go back to basics and study the Good News. If you don’t feel comfortable…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of family and the privilege of coming together to seek Your face. As we gather in Your presence, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to be among us, guiding our thoughts and opening our hearts to the message…

The Foretelling What do we notice about Gabriel’s announcement of the immaculate conception? The couple was betrothed. The Lord had chosen the very 2 that He wanted to be involved with stewarding this most precious of gifts. They were young, unwed, not experienced parents, yet they had a pure and devout…

Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 REVIEW This is our 7th message from Devarim elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey Reason why the journeys -opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed” they were quiet listening It is very difficult to learn is you are…

Introduction Quote "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.” (JFK) So said JFK in his famous inaugural address in 1961, words that resonate with the spirit of this country. We all want to make a difference and make an impact. We want our lives to count for something.…

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