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8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. As a class shepherds had a bad reputation… more regrettable was their habit of confusing “mine” with “thine” as they moved about the country. They were considered unreliable and were not allowed to…

In the first part of Acts 4 , Peter and John were in the temple preaching and teaching but were taken into custody, simply because the religious elite were “greatly annoyed” at their proclaiming Jesus, and the resurrection of the dead. They had been arrested and the next day were taken to stand and give…

1 Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. “The Lord” – Yahweh He is good – joyous, pleasing, desirable, friendly, lovely, deserving of esteem and respect. This “ Good One’s ” faithful love will last forever. God’s unfailing love, kindness, goodness is exemplified…

Dwells in Us Individually 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the…

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…

Good Morning, I am so glad that you are here with us today. Would you turn with me to Luke chapter 2 and we will begin our time starting in verse 25. The title of our message today is, “Celebrate the Lord’s Salvation.” This was Simon’s song of Praise. (Read Luke 2:25-38 .) Over the past few months we…

Thesis Statement : Being filled with the Holy Spirit in not a momentary experience, it’s an every day lifestyle. Objectives: What Does it mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit How is one filled with the Holy Spirit WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Very important to first understand what it does not mean Having an…

6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate. 7 Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew that…

On the very first Christmas mankind was oblivious to all that was happening. Not much has changed. Many people want the celebration of Christmas. Many people look forward to the gifts and even time off of Christmas. Many retailers look forward to all the profits of Christmas, and yet the world wants…

INTRODUCTION Central Sermon Idea : A strong foundation in biblical knowledge empowers believers to grow spiritually, withstand life’s challenges, and effectively serve in God’s kingdom. Key Points We will Cover The Foundation of Jesus Practical Steps to Build a Strong Foundation The Role of Biblical…

Intro: Theme/Topic (What’s the problem, the question, etc.) Anyone here ever feel like you can’t talk with others about Jesus? It’s just not your gift. You don’t think you know enough. So, you keep quiet about Jesus and leave all that talking stuff to the professionals…those who have all the answers…

Last week we saw the healing of the lame man, one who had never walked. In this healing, we see the first recorded “new testament” church miracle. A beggar, at the gate looking for a hand out would instead receive a hand up. Peter told him to rise and walk, and immediately his feet and ankles gained…

Isaiah 43: 10-15 We live in an age where many deny the existence of the true and living God but men are spiritual creatures and they will worship anything. They may worship His creation or His creatures Those who deny having any faith at all are actually revealing they have faith its just faith in themselves…

Review Jesus had promised that persecution would come and eventually it did come to the church in Jerusalem. It began with Peter and John. What was their crime? They preached that through Jesus a person can be forgiven of their sins and one day be raised from the dead! They boldly declared these things…

Review In case you missed it, a small miracle happened last Sunday morning. I covered all of Acts chapter three in one message. Acts chapter three showed Peter and John carry on the witness for Christ in Jerusalem. The apostles do an extraordinary miracle as a lame man is healed right by the Temple Mount.…

1. Jesus came into this world through a mess. The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the…

Welcome to Session 2 of Hickory Corners Bible Church Basics! As a reminder, this is meant to be a 9-week class to give you a solid overview of what we believe, and how it is that we operate based upon that belief. These sessions will all build upon each other, so if you missed last week, I highly recommend…

Has anyone here been to the Symphony before? Imagine a symphony orchestra preparing to perform a grand piece of music. Each musician plays a different instrument—some play the violin, others the trumpet, flute, trombone, or whatever. Each instrument on its own can sound beautiful, but it cannot capture…

We’ve been studying the Gospel. The purpose of this study is to give us a deeper, more full understanding of what the Good News is so that we are equipped to share it with the people God sends our way. I’ve heard many stories from people who say they don’t believe in Jesus because He didn’t do what He…

If our goal is to better understand the value of the local church and church membership, we need to take some time to see what it looks like. “I can be a Christian without going to church.” How do you feel about that statement? First: simply going to church is part of what guides that statement. If I…

Introduction We have come to the last message on our March theme of Growing in Grace For today’s message titled “Grace for Every Season” Thesis Statement : As followers of Christ, we are called to be faithful and share the message of God's saving grace at all times, whether it is convenient or not. but…

HE WILL SAVE Jesus, Our Savior “and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us!” What does it mean to “keep Christmas?” These are the words near the end of the story, “A Christmas Carol”. The…

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…

Introduction: If you have your Bibles let me invite you to open with me to the book of Acts chapter 13. Last week we began our study of the first recorded sermon from the apostle Paul in the book of Acts. He and his companions are in the Roman city of Antioch Pisidia. There are starting place was a local…

A mother had difficulty getting her son to get up in the morning and go to Church. When he finally woke up, he told his mother he didn’t want to go to Church. His mother said, i will give you three reasons why you need to get up and go to Church. It’s Sunday. You are 35 years old. You’re the Pastor.…