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But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ. For you have heard of my former conduct in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of God beyond…

Spencer, with first century contexts, draws from Acts 9:1-19 ; Galatians 1:11-17 as he tells us about Paul’s conversion and preparation for ministry. “BREATHING OUT THREATS OF MURDER LIKE THE DRAGONS OF Mythology, Saul went to the high priest and secured letters to the synagogues of Damascus, in order…

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…

Good Morning, I am so glad that you are here to worship with us this morning. Grab your Bibles and turn with me to Ephesians chapter 2. We are in a series on the foundations of our faith, and the verses that I want us to look at here in Ephesians chapter 2 explain so much of what we are going to look…

Isaiah 66 Good evening Saints! Just a reminder that this is our last Wednesday evening service for awhile as we are kicking off our Fall Growth Group session next week. 1 Thus says the Lord : “Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. Where is the house that you will build Me? And where is the…

INTRO Michael Phelps: The man who dominated the Olympic pool like no other. The legendary American swimmer won 28 medals across 5 Olympics , making him the most decorated athlete in the history of the Summer Games. It is a name that resonates around the world, even among people who may not be fans of…

3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called…

The Need for the Grace of Christ

Exodus 18:1-20:23 In our last Torah Portion Beshalach - When Set forth Send 8938 שָׁלַח ( šā·lǎḥ ): v.; ≡ Str 7971; TWOT 2394— 1. LN 15.34–15.74 (qal) send out , The Torah is the manual how to serve God- gives a sense of direction, like a compass W/o direction you do not know where you are going or what…

The message from God about Christ is predominant over man's opinions about Christ.

The letter to the Galatians is an appeal by Paul to churches in the Roman province of Galatia to resist the movement to abandon the system of salvation that saves one by faith in Christ (expressed in repentance and baptism), and adopt a system of salvation whereby one is justified by the keeping of the…

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…

5 This is why I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order, and appoint elders in every town as I directed you— 6 if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. 7 For an overseer,…

I. Paul A. Paul’s Calling 1. Called for Christ. 1 tim 1 1 “1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope,” Born Saul: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the…

11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of…

And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith…

Introduction Torah Portion This Torah Portion goes from Numbers 30:1-36:13 Matot= tribes ( מַּטּוֹת‎) and Masei= journeys (מַסְעֵי‎) Overall view of the Torah portion for this week: Numbers 30 : Vows Numbers 31 : Vengeance Numbers 32 : Vulnerability Numbers 33 : View the Past Numbers 34 : View Future…

Today you are going to have a chance to share. I want to warn you. You will not be made to share, we won’t get in a line or row or anything. Sharing will be completely voluntary. I listen to the news everyday. Raise your hands if you read, watch or listen to something you would call “news” or to hear…

Isn’t it nice to be among people who want to do good? Raise your hand if you want to do good. See that’s what I thought, it is nice to be among people who want to do good. Raise your hand if you want to be kind to people, help people. Do you want to be kind to people and help people? Raise your hand.…

Today I want to start a new study in the book of Romans. I pray that in my time as a pastor I am able to revisit this book, because I believe throughout my life my understanding of it will grow. This book is credited with the salvation of a great number of saints - including Martin Luther - because of…

Galatians 1 & 2 Good morning church, open your Bible’s with me to Philippians 1 , no, I’m kidding, you guys finished chapter one didn’t you? Open with me to Galatians, small little book right after 2 Corinthians. Very excited to be starting another book with you this morning church. If you don’t normally…

1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were…

I. THE BIBLE: We believe the Word of God, the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments, to be verbally inspired in all parts, and therefore wholly without error as originally given of God ( 2 Tim. 3:16 ; 2 Pet. 1:21 ). This record is final, authoritative, and unchanging! We believe the Bible to…

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The book of Ephesians is believed to have been written by Paul during his first imprisonment in Rome. If you recall…

Me: I have been thinking of the power of testimony recently. On FB I learned one of my friends from seminary came to faith while in jail. I have a testimony of turning from reason to faith. And I know many in this church have powerful testimonies of being brought to faith We: For all us, each testimony…