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“One Another” series. The heart of this series is to examine the biblical responsibilities of church membership. Significant Statements We will be proactive in maintaining and restoring unity with one another ( Eph. 4:2-3 ). We will be diligent in helping one another grow in every way in Christlikeness…

Ephesians 5:8-21 I love a well lit home. When they did the remodel in the kitchen they added some can lights in the ceiling placed throughout. I love to see the kitchen all lit up. I think there is something cozy about a warmly lit, study with a fireplace and warm colors all around. But There is just…

Growing In Grace and Truth (2) 2 Peter WARNING – 2 Peter 2:18-19 Central Truth: There is N othing B etter than G rowing C loser to God! 2 Peter 1:3-11 Peter’s P urpose : To see believers G row in G race and K nowledge of God! > 2 Peter 1:2 and 3:18 Answers to the N egative : 1:1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10-11, 19,…

Meillä kaikilla on iso etuoikeus oppia tänään tuntemaan Jeesus paremmin. Jotkut eivät näe sitä etuoikeutena, mutta uskon että me kaikki ymmärrämme kuinka etuoikeutettuja me olemme. Meillä täällä suomessa on sanonta: on lottovoitto syntyä suomeen. Onhan se hieno asia että täällä on puhdas ja raikas ilmasto,…

Growing In Grace and Truth 2 Peter 3:14-18 Central Truth: Divine P erspectives Define MY J oyful E xpectation ! Peter’s P urpose : To ‘ Stir Up’ > 2 Peter 1:12-15 and 3:1-2 To see believers G row in G race and K nowledge of God! > 2 Peter 1:2 and 3:18 Can I have M ore G race ? ‘Unmerited Favor’ Grace…

Today, I want to tell you about our Hope for Holiness but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” I don’t know if you feel this way, but when I read Peter’s quotes from the Old Testament, sometimes I feel deflated… Like,…

Intro; One of the most influential Jazz musicians [ trumpeter ] and vocalist whose career covered a span of 50 years, had one of the most recognizable voices ever heard. That man was Louis Armstrong. Born in New Orleans in 1901, he dropped out of school in the 5th grade and went to work for a Jewish…

This is the last year in 2023, another year will soon behind us. It’s hard to believe! This church will have been going for 168 years old this April. I am currently the 28th pastor, including one pastor returning I came in December of 2019, and have now been here for four years. We made it through a…

Open 1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be registered. 2 This first registration took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee, to Judea,…

“Everything is fine — God must be happy with us.” But God is willing to prove His case against His people. That case is based on the LORD’s covenantal relationship with His people This is Micah’s final wake-up call for God’s people…will they hear and turn from their wickedness? If they do not, there…

INTRODUCTION June Theme is “Walking in Obedience” Today’s lesson is Walking in Obedience to Break Down Strongholds Objectives Definitions Common types of Strongholds How to break the Strongholds Walking in Obedience Defined Following and adhering to God's commandments, teachings, and will in all aspects…

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…

2 Peter 2 Good morning church! Happy Lord’s Day to you all. If you are joining us on line this morning welcome to you. We have some church family business to take care of before we get into our study this morning, and rather than do it after our service, or in the prayer room, or in my office, we want…

Intro We are in week #9 in the study of the Fruit of the Spirit. We are doing this because of the time we are in. Things are so toxic and it’s a great opportunity for us to live out these characteristics so others can see. I believe it’s so important for people to see Jesus living in us and these fruit…

I want to challenge you to see the invisible reality of God’s presence. I want to challenge you to experience the invisible reality of God’s presence today. Since God can do far more than we can ask or imagine, start asking for more and start imagining for MORE! Jesus said if we asked anything in His…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

#1 Conversion His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 2 Peter 1:3 a (ESV) His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness… 2 Peter 1:3b (ESV) …through…

Here we are at the end of 2023. Congratulations. You have survived another trip around the sun. Almost. It is customary for many people to take advantage of the end of the year and plan for the new year, making goals, plans, and resolving to do better in one area or another. We all recognize that we…

PRODUCED by the Spirit 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. The Spirit’s FRUIT will be Evident It will show up in how you LOVE 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy;…

We will be taking a 1-week break from our study of the book of Daniel as we look at some things related to our conference theme this morning. It’s been a great conference this weekend, very grateful to have Jon and his family here. I’m sad they couldn’t be here at church this morning, but understand…

Central Theme: Life will be more fulfilling as you embrace God’s call to be holy. HOLINESS DEFINED Being set apart, dedicated to God, living according to His will and commandments. Living a life of purity, righteousness, and devotion to God, striving to imitate Christ and reflect His character in all…

The Shepherd or the Thief 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Warnings about how we might steal from others. Do not steal a person’s value. 15 “You shall not give up to his master a slave who has escaped from his master to you.…

2 Peter 1:1-11 · Recipients: Gentile Christians in Asia Minor · Purpose: It is evident from 2:1–3, 14, 18 some from within the church, claiming to be Christians. Peter viewed them as false teachers. · Apparently they initially gave evidence of being converted but began to live and teach in a way that…

2 Peter 3 Good morning Church! We are now returning to where we left off on our study of God’s Word. In the past couple weeks we examined the cross of Christ and the Resurrection of Christ. We looked at the foundations of our faith. Today we are continuing on teaching through the Scriptures so that we…

2 Peter 1:1-11