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INTRO EXPLANATION : The exact timing of when the events here in Galatians 2 we are about to look at actually took place is debated. I believe it took place following the events of Acts 15 when Paul and Barnabas made their way to Jerusalem because there was some that came over to Antioch and began to…

Those who rejected were never elected. The Westminster Confession of Faith: Edinburgh Edition (The Shorter Catechism) Q. 20. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery? A. God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said Sometimes, you can feel alone even when you are with the one you love, especially when they…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26 Review Three Weeks discomfort. The physical Temple Torah. Evil Inclination Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: Vision/ Hazon By Fire Introduction Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26 7 Consolations:…

We try to hide our faults and failures from others. We want people to see us at our best. Perhaps we assume that if people knew what we were really like, they would want nothing to do with us. There’s no hiding from God; He is all-seeing and all-knowing. Christ Jesus has witnessed our very worst, even…

2 Thessalonians 2 Now we ask you, brothers, with regard to the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, that you not be quickly shaken in your mind or be alarmed whether by a spirit or a word or a letter as if from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no…

Introduction Noel Most, if not all, of us just sang The First Noel , which begins with the line The first Noel the angel did say How many of us know what a Noel is? It’s not a word we use commonly, even at Christmas-time, except to reference this song. Noel comes to us from French, which in turn took…

Let’s begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, As we gather in your presence today, we humbly come before you with hearts open to your wisdom and guidance. We thank you for the opportunity to explore the art of healing conversations and the transformative power they hold. Lord, we invite your Holy…

Do you know what happens when you give a kid some sugar? Some kids have a worse reaction than others. I know some kids that are related to Dean and Nancy who are very susceptible to sugar. In fact, after a period of the grandparents continually feeding them sugar, the parents were very tempted to feed…

2 Thessalonians 2 Good morning Church! You guys are the social media profile picture and... dictionary definition of The Rugged Mainer! This is the no excuses crew! Below zero, wind chill off the charts, and you guys determined that nothing was going to stop you from praising Jesus this morning! Well…

Today is special. Today we celebrate communion. We begin again with a fresh understanding of God’s grace. In the last year we have seen some incredible things in our family here. Big things. God things. And we have been through some hard things. Some world shattering things. Some - I just need to be…

Who are you? The case for membership is certainly an unusual one. Many reject the concept because we do not have clear passages in the Scripture that clearly define church membership. And they are correct. There is no Scripture passage that says “thou shalt practice church membership” To make matters…

Gospel-Centered Believers Signs of Maturity in a believer: Love for the body of Christ Romans 12:3–8 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the…

Perseverance Defined Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness. Work, getting a degree, raising a child, recovering from an injury, rehabilitation (all take time and persistence) Very difficult to think about this word and not think of Paul Brothers,…

Saved Triunity in salvation Father elects, Son loves, Spirit sanctifies All could be used interchangeably “firstfruits” first in Thessalonica? first crop of NT believers? chose you from the beginning - Eph. 1:4 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and…

Introduction Apocalyptic movies. Responses to the end of the world. There’s always some remnant that survives and overcomes. What does it take to survive the end of the world? Be Discerning about the Parousia. vv. 1-2 Connection to 1 Thessalonians 4-5 . More questions! The main issue here is to be discerning.…

Pastor James teaches on 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Introduction: Have you ever tried to build/make something where you knew what the result was supposed to look like but did not know how to build/make it? Transition: Our mission is no different. Remind of our mission statement. Slide - Purpose & Mission Read : 14 How then will they call on Him in whom…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC where we worship God is Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. We are so glad that each and everyone of you are here and that you came with expectation. What expectation are you talking about? The expectation that God will speak to each one of individually,…

The church in Thessalonica was not only experiencing persecution but also was dealing with some false teachings. Fortunately, it appears that they were not being influenced by them. Paul gives thanks for this and encourages them to continue standing firm. But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

The Called of God 14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. What does it mean to be called? The word call or calling is used over…

The Basis of Salvation Good Evening beautiful People of VMBCLA, GLBC, and all who may have stopped by this way. I thank God that you are still holding on to God’s unchanging hand. I greet you in the name of Jesus our Christ and Lord. Last week, I began to teach on the subject of “The Necessity and basis…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

The Glory of the Lord The church then and the church now are waiting for the glory of the Lord to be revealed. The church then had some misconceptions. Paul has addressed those and it brings to us some great truths for application today as it did for them then. Misconception - Christ had already come…