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What is more attractive than God’s family? Those who are saved by grace through faith in Jesus are given a new family. Series: What is more attractive? Than God’s family Than corporate worship Than serving together Than learning at the feet of Jesus Than the gospel Therefore remember that at one time…

Welcome Intro Review Last Week We began a Series on the Book of Acts. Luke, the Author of Acts began by making sure his readers were, Certain of; Jesus’ Ministry His teaching and preaching His miracles His death burial and resurrection Jesus came to shed His blood for the forgiveness of sin This was…

Last week, Peter spokes to the men of Israel and reminds them Jesus, the Messiah, had been sent to them. There were “mightly works and wonders and signs God did through him” right in front of them. Instead of believing on Him as their Savior - they crucified Him. But, that was not the end. God raised…

1. Understanding how we got where we are . A. Why do churches have Sunday School ? It started as a literary school for the poor. Began in 1780 during the industrial revolution in Britain. Kids were working in factories and couldn’t go to school. Thus they couldn’t read and advance themselves. The work…

Text - Luke 12:13-32 Subject - Covetousness Theme - Thesis - Jesus warns his followers of the danger of greediness for personal gain. Principle - As Christians, we must consider what God gives us and seek how He would have us use His resources for the betterment of His kingdom. Intro- Have you ever asked…

The kings speech Warren Wiersbe was a pastor, a conference speaker and a writer. He wrote over 50 book in his “BE” series Be Real Be Rich Be Obedient Be mature Be Joyful And so on. And in his newsletter he wrote about , Harold Vivien. In January 1930 “Britain’s King George V was to give the opening address…

What do you feel when you open the door and come inside our church building? (pause) I know that many here today have attended this church for years. You may not have much experience with other churches. But I can tell you, as someone who has pastored multiple churches, and have attended or visited numerous…

As far as church buildings are concerned, we customarily distinguish decisively between the sanctuary and the fellowship hall. But in one sense the Christian church as a whole is not only a sanctuary or holy place but also a fellowship hall. For all Christians are in FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD Through the Confession…

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…

Introduction Over the past weeks I’ve tried to lay a basic foundation about why we need to make the changes to our documents I haven’t answered every question in these sermons Tried to answer many here and personally questions too Above all I want you to be confident that we aren’t weakening our stance…

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…

15 For we are the aroma of Christ to God among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing, 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done…

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…

10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done…

23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. 14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow…

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.…

What is More Attractive Sermon Series (First Sundays) What is more attractive than God’s Family? Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated…

And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. In our culture imitation or mimics means that something or someone is a fake in place of the real…

Lamp Illustration: How many of you like my lamp? It is a nice lamp. When I look at this lamb, in my mind I see something that will shine bright for me to see. It will illuminate everything around me. (Try to turn lamp on) Nothing happens. The bulb is here, the wiring is fine, everything seems to be in…

Mark 7:31–37 (NIV84) 31 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. 32 There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged him to place his hand on the man. 33 After he took him aside,…

Secular - Some Box Puns: When a person is putting a box together, they use tape and stick to the job. When a person is unpacking a box, the stuff gets injured because it’s laid out after being boxed earlier. Boxes aren’t good at poker because the cardboard folds easily. The person taping a box together…

Introduction: We gather to worship. Recap our mission, the Great Commission. Now if you're new to us or it's your first time joining us online, I normally preach straight through books of the Bible expository. But for a few weeks here in Summer of 2024, we are covering the mission and vision, the why's…

1 Now Saul was consenting to his death. At that time a great persecution arose against the church which was at Jerusalem; and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 4 Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word. 5 Then Philip…

INTRO: Good morning. It’s great to finally be back in the pulpit this morning. Now, most of you know that I have a firm conviction that the primary diet of a church should be the expositional preaching of the Word of God. However, from time to time it can be wise to address particular topics that the…

We mentioned earlier that Christians don’t so much join churches as they do submit to them. The word submit scares people today. Wives submitting to husbands. Husbands have abused this. Christians submitting to spiritual leaders. Church leaders have abused their power. Yet throughout scripture God tells…