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Most of us love stories, and this is the most important story you will ever hear, but this story, if you want the happy ending, must be believed. This is the story of God and us. It is a story like many others, in that there are things to marvel at, things to be frightened of, and things to look forward…

Intro ; As we continue with our study on “The Abundant Life”, tonight I want us to look at the abundant life being “A Separated Life.” Separate - detached from something, sanctify/set apart, different Being separated from something does not always mean that you are isolated, it can also mean you are…

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. As a class shepherds had a bad reputation… more regrettable was their habit of confusing “mine” with “thine” as they moved about the country. They were considered unreliable and were not allowed to…

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was…

The Belt and Breastplate The late philosophy professor, Allan Bloom, began his book, The Closing of the American Mind by saying: ‌“There is one thing a professor can be absolutely certain of: almost every student entering the university believes, or says he believes, that truth is relative.” He goes…

I. The Means of our service. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.…

We gave our kids a vacation years ago that cost a great deal of money. Our kids loved it. It was only a few weeks later after coming home that they said we needed to go again, not realizing the great cost. Years later we would go again, but this time we strived to help them understand the true value……

Walking in Obedience Following and adhering to God's commandments, teachings, and will in all aspects of life. It requires surrendering one's own desires and submitting to God's authority with faith, humility, and trust, demonstrating a genuine love for God and others through actions and attitudes. Thesis…

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me…

1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to…

INTRODUCTION Thesis Statement : The Grace of God not only saves us, but also teaches us to live godly lives in this present age. RECAP OF GRACE Source of Grace comes only from God The receiving of this Grace is Faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ For by grace you have been saved through faith.…

Secular - The Title today is Serving Jesus, Even If We Fail. The Following story is about a judge who failed. A lawyer defending a man accused of burglary tried this creative defense: “My client merely inserted his arm into the window and removed a few trifling articles. His arm is not himself, and I…

Joy Hard to define because it’s not something that cannot be produced, nor is it something that is dependent on circumstances: Similar to happiness, but more of a state of being than a state of feeling. I said you can’t “choose it.” Why not? Because joy is one of the fruits of the spirit. Having joy…

One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, and as they sailed he fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and were in danger. And they went and woke him, saying, “Master,…

Revelation 9 Good morning church! What a glorious day it is today! I say that, in the midst of us living in a divided land. I say that in a time and a place that the world is turning against the land of Israel. I say that in a county, that just last year, May of 2023, the surgeon general of the United…

One Another I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another. By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]. One of the most important things when…

8 When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because people do not believe in me; As we begin this morning, it might be helpful for us to know and understand the Greek word elencho ἐλέγχω (elenchō). vb. to convict, rebuke, expose.…

‌ 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. From now on, therefore, we regard…

8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,…

Fathers Day – We tend to minimize fathers in todays society. But 1/3 of children live in a fatherless home. These kids make up: 63% of all youth suicides. 70% of juveniles in state treatment facilities 71% of HS drop outs 75% of chemical abuse patients 80% of drug users 80% of anger driven rapist 85%…

INTRO ILLUSTRATION : A relative on my dad’s side was given an opportunity to purchase some land down in Florida. But when he examined the land he saw that it was swampy and unusable and a waste of money and he decided not to buy it. A short time later another man looked at that same land, but when he…

What is the difference between two Christians who belong to the same church and two Christians who belong to different churches? This is a great questions for getting to the hear of what the local church and its membership are. Let’s think about this a little more… Pastor Mike belongs First Baptist of…

Several week ago, we started this series, but have had a few weeks off. We talked about walking according to the Spirit 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.…

Intro “Where were you when…” This is a question we ask around important events. During pivotal moments in history, we tend to remember our circumstances. The longer we live the more of them we experience. For millennials, the biggest moment was probably 9/11. For all of us, a different kind would be…

1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was…