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3 “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet? Travel is something we all do. But two strangers would never be travelling together. People would not travel with people they did not know. Two matters would have to be settled first. They would have to “meet”… that is , to know each other. Secondly,…

last week we touched on the Holy Spirit and learned that he is a gift to us from God. It makes me wonder, What’s the worst gift you have ever received? 1. Garbage Can Ensemble - Never give a woman any kind of household appliance or something that is going to make "housework" easier. Ie: Garbage can ensemble…

TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 4:2-7 | INTENTIONAL UNITY INTRO ILLUSTRATION : I never dreamed that one day I would become a judge. It wasn’t on my list of things to do and it certainly wasn’t a part of my plans. But God in His sovereignty determined that would become a big part of my life. You see, every day, I have…

Intro Talk about families. How many of you shudder at the thought of all the family gatherings during the holidays? During the holiday season, we will all spend more time with family that we do the rest of the year. Someone once said this about family… It’s good to see them come and it’s good to see…

Introduction: This morning I want us to do something a little different. We can do that because we’re a family not a Christian entertainment center. I want us to look at some scriptures together from the book of Acts. The message this morning springs from several things. Our bible study at Woo Hoo. We…

Easter and Christmas are probably the most significant days in the Christian faith. The birth of Jesus and His resurrection, major components of the gospel. Instead of spending just one week focusing on the Easter event, I wanted us to spend a few weeks after Easter reflecting on the resurrection and…

Must fulfill purpose Jesus had purpose ( Lk19:10 ) You have a purpose ( Eph2:10 ) Paul had a purpose ( Rom1:15-16 , 15:20-21) 15 So, for my part, I am eager to preach the gospel to you also who are in Rome. 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who…

As we approach a day like Mother’s Day some question whether the church should recognize secular holidays in their sermons and times of worship as our focus should be upon God and His Word. I agree with this, however when it comes to a day where we honor the role of mother or father… this is far from…

Review Two weeks ago we followed Paul and Barnabas as they went forward together planting churches across the Roman province of Galatia. They endured great resistance. When they were chased out of one city, they didn’t quit . Instead, they went forward together and preached the Gospel. They didn’t try…

Introduction We come today to gather before the truth of God’s word, to hear his voice an his will in our lives. Let us Pray If you would open you bible to 1 Timothy chapter 1. While you are turning there after a little introduction. Today we start to explore what is commonly know as one of the Pastoral…

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord…

You know, the problem with cities, tend to be the problem with towns, only bigger. You know, the opportunities in a BIG city, are similar to the opportunities in a smaller city, just multiplied. Really what it is, where they are more people are the things that people bring, only more of them. So, you…

Living up to Our Family Name What’s in a name? Green Boots - Sleeping Beauty, The German woman, etc. Is the name “Christian” a good name? What does “Christian” mean? How do we live up to His name? Who will draw conclusions about Christians because they know you? Alexander the Great once learned that…

The starting position in basketball or any sport is a coveted position. In basketball you are one of your teams top 5 and you get to be on the floor a significant portion of the game. The starting position is the spot everyone wants. And often you have individuals not joining or quitting a team because…

Let’s begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, As we gather here today, we come before You with hearts open to receive Your Word. We recognize that Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We invite Your Holy Spirit to be our guide and our teacher as we delve into the truths of Your…

Acts 15-16 Introduction: -The major question that the early church was asking was: What does it look like now that the God of Israel has opened the doors to allow all nations to become his covenant people. -Israel was a very exclusive religion in the fact that you were born into it. The Israelites always…

I Timothy 1:1-11 Scripture reader: Bethany Callison Introduction: Good morning once again. It's good to be back with you. Today we are diving head first into our series through the book of I Timothy. This should take us about 10 or 11 weeks and lead right up till the Advent season. Today's sermon is…

A. Rapport for the time B. Reading of the text C. Review of the text Paul has spent some 18 months in Corinth last week and he was given a vision from the Lord. 9 And the Lord said to Paul one night in a vision, “Do not be afraid, but go on speaking and do not be silent, 10 for I am with you, and no…

Opening text 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law.…

1 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, 3 if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. 4 For while we are still…

Last week we saw how the early church handled serious questions about the faith. We saw the church leaders in Jerusalem looking to what the Lord had already done, and what He has revealed in the scriptures to affirm the truth of the gospel, that God accepts everyone who come to Him by faith in Jesus.…

28 For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: 14 Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety. 30 So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude…

A Description on the life of the church and the Hope that brings

12345 Outline: Today’s story is about Paul and Barnabas, do you remember them from the last couple weeks? Paul and Barnabas are still traveling from town to town teaching people about Jesus When they get to this place called Antioch, they decide to go to the Synagogue and teach the people When Paul has…

When the Mission Stumbles Paul had had an interesting time after he entered Macedonia with his companion Luke after a time of ministry in Ephesus. We read the story of Pauls’ journey along the route from Troas to Corininth in Acts 16 , after a vision in the night asking him to come and help them. According…