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Exodus 20:1-17 Hebrews 13:5 We are finishing up our series with the last of the Ten Commandments today. As we read through all of the ten commandments just earlier, we can see how this may be the perfect cap to the commandments. If we will obey this one commandment, we may be able to keep all the rest…

In Amos 6 we find out one thing that God hates. Amos 6:8 (ESV) The Lord God has sworn by himself, declares the Lord , the God of hosts: “I abhor the pride of Jacob …” This verb has the idea of finding something repugnant, repulsive, or that which one loathes. This particular verb is a Piel participle…

Text - Nehemaih 9:38-10:39 Subject - Covenant Theme - Making a covenant. Thesis - God’s word caused the people to recognize their sin and their need to make a new covenant before God. Principle - In making a covenant/promise to follow Christ, you are not simply promising to keep yourself from certain…

Intro : What brings you joy or rejoicing? What is that delights your soul, makes you want to celebrate? Is it your children when they accomplish certain tasks or achieve certain honors? Is it getting a job promotion you were seeking? Is it grandchildren? All of these should bring us joy and cause for…

Went on elder retreat... Things I observed: Every one of us feels and carries the full weight of responsibility for the church. We each unique giftings and abilities and we deeply respect and submit to one another. Maturity Colossians 1:28 (ESV) [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone…

2 Corinthians 9:15 (KJV 1900) 15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Welcome to the Holidays! The word “holiday” is a shortened form of what ancient people called “the holy days”. It doesn’t bother me to hear this time of years called the holidays, because they are holy days indeed. Some people…

For as touching the ministering to the saints, it is superfluous for me to write to you: For I know the forwardness of your mind, for which I boast of you to them of Macedonia, that Achaia was ready a year ago; and your zeal hath provoked very many. Yet have I sent the brethren, lest our boasting of…

TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:24-9:15 | PROVE YOUR LOVE INTRO ILLUSTRATION : It was the Christmas break of our Senior year of college and Tressa came to visit me and my family in Indiana. But this wasn’t just any normal visit, while she was there I was going to propose. The day before we were going to go out…

Recap from last week 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure…

Introduction: We are at the end of a series we’ve called Common Ailments. We are dealing with common ailments - things that as church people, we go through more often than we probably should. We understand that the church resembles a medical facility. One of the reasons it exists is to provide care for…

Intro ; It has been asked of me lately is our church in financial trouble. And I respond that all our bills are paid and we have money in the bank [ share budget sheet ]. But I will tell you this morning that if our giving to the ministry continues on the path it is on since Covid, then I might well…

Good morning, turn in your Bible with me to Luke chapter 6. Last week we took time to look into a model of genuine love and address the fact that the Lord’s true disciples are marked by love because they don’t just love their family and friends, but they also are able to love their enemies. This is not…

We don’t talk about money There are certain topics we know we should avoid. In the last few years, Donald Trump has got to be close to the top of the list of topics to avoid. You’re never quite sure if you’re talking to some who loves Trump or who loathes him, either way, this conversation topic seems…

November is historically the month we emphasize our church giving plan for missions. We have called this program “Grace Giving.” I want to take a Sunday and teach on the important Scriptural concept of NT giving and how it relates to missions. Many of you are new and have never heard this before. For…

1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - THERE’S NO GREATER NAME THAN JESUS (335) Psalm Reading Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word…

Today we continue to explore what it means to be forever family. We are looking at our values as a church. We have said that the family of God is loving, generous, and hospitable. Last week we talked about loving one another, and by it everyone else will know we are disciples of Jesus. Today, we will…

Introduction Mapag araw at Linggo sa bawat isa! Tayo ay nagpapatuloy sa ating sinimulang Tema sa quarter na ito: “That I May Grow In Grace” at ang layunin natin ay tunay na maranasan ng bawat isa ang paglago natin sa ating pananampalataya sa Dios, hindi lang sa karunungan kundi sa mga practical na mga…

Morning 9July 2023

Intro: Giving in the life of the Church is so important. It is one of the best ways to put what we know about God into practice. Some talk to much about giving and we have to question their hearts desires. Others, and I fall into this camp, talk to little about giving and leave the congregation underfeed…

(S1) “An elderly gentleman was sitting on a park bench, basking in the sun, when another elderly fellow sat down. They looked at each other for a moment but did not speak. Both men sat there, staring straight ahead. After a while, one of them heaved a big, heartfelt sigh. The other jumped up immediately…

Intro Last week we began looking at this passage in to book of Luke where Jesus is warning the Pharisees and lawyers. The Pharisees and lawyers are both very religious groups. Seeking to know and follow the law. The difference between the two types of people were that the Pharisees were adding a lot…

Last week we started a sub theme of our study of the church. There are certain things good churches do; just as there are certain things bad and dying churches do (think Revelation 2-3 ). Last week I took the whole sermon to preach about the most important activity of a healthy church - The preaching…

What motivates us to give? Can we grow weary in giving? How much do we give? Do we give in faith? Why do we give? 1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme…

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…