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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…

Principles of the Spirit-Led Life: Enabling Grace Communion: 5 aspects of communion; #1 Proclaim 1 Corinthians 11:26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes……/ When you participate in communion, you are proclaiming that Jesus died and shed His…

TRUE LOVE Goal of the Message: That God’s Spirit move us to be at rest with ourselves and show Christian love to others through our actions. For the past couple weeks John has been addressing us as “children of God.” This evening again he says, “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but…

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…

One Another I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another. By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]. One of the most important things when…

Morning 12 may 2024

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…

TRUE LOVE Goal of the Message: That God’s Spirit move us to be at rest with ourselves and show Christian love to others through our actions. For the past couple Sundays John has been addressing us as “children of God.” Today again he says, “Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with…

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…

Intro ; It has been asked of me lately is our church in financial trouble. And I respond that all our bills are paid and we have money in the bank [ share budget sheet ]. But I will tell you this morning that if our giving to the ministry continues on the path it is on since Covid, then I might well…

4 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 15 For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. 16 But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel: 17 “ ‘And in the last days…

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…

We Walk in the Light Last week I said that 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 could be remembered with the acronym - EGG. 1 Corinthians 15:1–2 (GNB) 1 And now I want to remind you, my brothers and sisters, of the Good News which I preached to you, which you received [EMBRACED], …and on which your faith stands firm…

1. His Word For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know…

Morning 12 november 23

The Battle for Your Heart Remember, John the Baptist welcomed Jesus Christ with the message “Repent for the Kingdom of God is at Hand”. Jesus’ begins teaching about the Kingdom and explains the standards of this new Kingdom, a Holy Kingdom. He begins with The Beatitudes about how we should view ourselves…

This passage in Luke specifically verses 1 and 2 are a couple of the foundational verses for Christ Our Hope. Luke 10: 1-16 : The Mission of the Kingdom You know the interesting thing about Life is that God meant for it to be reproduced. This reproduction happens in several ways, whether it’s the planting…

This passage in Luke specifically verses 1 and 2 are a couple of the foundational verses for Christ Our Hope. Luke 10: 1-16 : The Mission of the Kingdom You know the interesting thing about Life is that God meant for it to be reproduced. This reproduction happens in several ways, whether it’s the planting…

Continuing our study through the doctrine of Economics in light of Acts 4:32-5:16, with emphasis on the Righteous and Gracious Provision for the Poor.

Open Hands, Open Hearts Let’s imagine for a moment you're on a boat. It's a beautiful day. The sun is shining, there's a light breeze, the waters are calm and serene. Then, all of a sudden, out of nowhere, a storm hits. The waves start crashing, the wind is howling, your boat is being thrown back and…

Christians are not EXILES passing through—we are COLONISTS spreading a new kingdom. Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ,…

Timely Announcements Airport - updates in the middle of the amazing reality of flight . . . and quiet Driving - Gas Light Bills - Electric Bill Timely announcements can help us keep up with foundational needs that may not thrill us or get us excited but they are crucial to our ability to move forward…

What are some ways you have experienced the power of grace in your life? What happens when you are given great grace? You become more humble, thankful, gracious, more wholehearted. You become more filled with grace. What can happen through the life of one person who has a whole heart, filled with God’s…

2 Hear this, you elders, And give ear, all you inhabitants of the land! Has anything like this happened in your days, Or even in the days of your fathers? 3 Tell your children about it, Let your children tell their children, And their children another generation. 4 What the chewing locust left, the swarming…

Main Idea boldness, prayer, and unity are what define godly communities During Steve Jobs’ tenure with Apple, he gave many amazing and impactful presentations. Many of us remember his presentations about the new features of the iPhone and the growing list of other devices as he paced back and forth on…