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Mortification - “To put to Death” Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: For if ye live after the…

Our statement on Man Mankind We believe mankind is created in the image of God to reflect His glory. As male and female, God commands them to take care of the earth and to populate it through the union of marriage. Because of inherited and committed sin they are spiritually dead, disobeying God and failing…

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. So God created man in his own image; he created him in the image of God; he created them male and female. But as it is, Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the…

Focus less on earthly things and instead, focus on where Christ is.

Identity In Christ Who do you think you are? If someone was legitimately curious and asked you that question, how would you answer. One place to find ways people identify themselves is online. Here are a few pictures of people I follow on YouTube. This is Eric and he calls himself the “10th Generation…

Today we are in Colossians 3:5-11 . So far in Colossians, Paul has been laying strong theological foundations, reminding the Colossian believers of the truths that they had been taught. He wrote this letter to remind them of the truth, as there were false teachers and wrong ideas spreading about how…

Review: His thankfulness is because of God’s work through Christ in his church. Therefore, in our time today, we are going to look at a few ways Paul is thankful for the work of Christ in the church. He writes in v 4, 4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given…

Divine Goodwill There’s a problem people face in this world. They can’t see. They can’t see two things: 1) the offense of their own sin and 2) the love of God. God’s posture toward humanity is not one of anger, but one of love. He is divinely good. In fact, he sent his own Son as a token of his love…

11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead.…

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that…

Faith in Action is how we Rise Above. Rise Above. These are words that our Father is calling us to this year of 2023. Our Father is one who rises above, so we do not have to rise above alone. He is with us and we will rise above. 1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things…

TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 | WHEN THE WORLD REJECTS CHRISTMAS INTRO EXPLANATION : I love the story in Matthew chapter 2 For years I’ve grown up hearing the story of the 3 wise men who came seeking the baby, Jesus While neither of those things are probably true, there is just something sentimental about the…

1 Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works and of faith toward God, 2 of the doctrine of baptisms, of laying on of hands, of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3…

Colossians 3:2-17 Good morning church! It is a good morning, and God, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth has moved Heaven and Earth to make it so you were here with us this morning…and God, the Creator of the Heavens and the Earth has moved Heaven and Earth to make it so the others in this room,…

Ephesians 4:17–24 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: who…

I. Intended Purpose a. To remember the sacrifice of Christ b. To bring unity of believers II. Wrong Practice a. Feasting, gorging, getting drunk (formerly pagans and used this kind of worship) b. Neglecting others 27 So, then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner…

Hello again, today we are picking up where we left off last week looking at God’s design for marriage. We already learned that the marriage relationship was created to reflect Christ’s relationship with His Bride the church. We also recognized that it is vital to follow God’s design for marriage so that…

THE THREAT FROMN WITHIN Scripture Reading: Romans 8:1-9 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 When asked the question, “What is the greatest enemy of the local church?”, there would be a myriad of answers given. Many would be mistaken because they thing it was some evil thing out there. Some would say it is Humanism/Paganism…

Big Idea: True salvation must include repentance. True Repentance always bears fruit. Vipers flee the fire God’s Children bear His fruit Dead trees are fuel for the fire “This life was not intended to be the place of our perfection, but the preparation for it.” -Richard Baxter Introduction: Last week:…

5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing. 4 So, my dear brothers and sisters, this is the point: You died to the power of the law when you died with Christ. And now you are united with the one who…

As I begin our message today we’re going to begin with some audience participation. So feel free to shout out your answer or just raise your hand, or both! How many of you stayed up last night to ring in the new year? If you’re here this morning after staying up that late, I just have to congratulate…

INTRODUCTION Today we’re gonna continue our series in the book of Colossians. Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Colossians chapter 3. & we’re gonna read verses 1-10. Colossians 3:1-10 & when you find that in your Bible pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is Renewed…

Ephesians 4:25–32 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: neither give place to the devil. Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his…

Why Did God Command the Destruction of Nations? Part 2 So here are the four doctrines, or topics, that we are looking into to help us understand this passage: The holiness of God Sin (and the dangers it brings) God’s Wrath God’s Sovereignty (In everything, including salvation) We return this morning…

What is Paul’s Goal? To see these new believers succeed in living their Christian lives. What is my goal in sharing this passage with you today, To see you, and me, to see, new and old believers, future believes succeed in living Christian lives. Chapter 3 begins with Paul explaining how to do this.…