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After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.”…

Hebrews Main Text. Hebrews 5 “For every high priest is taken from among the people and appointed to represent them before God, to offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. He is able to deal compassionately with those who are ignorant and erring, since he also is subject to weakness, and for this reason…

Jesus Christ, Our Advocate Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6 Introduction: Good morning, church! Review Last week we discovered that John tells us in the first chapter that a believer that knows the truth, will.. Not intentionally fellowship with darkness Not have or enter relationships that pull us a way from…

Moses goes from HERE AM I to WHO AM I really quickly. Tonight we look at four Questions of the Called. Questions you need answered before you can make your calling and election sure.

Joy Hard to define because it’s not something that cannot be produced, nor is it something that is dependent on circumstances: Similar to happiness, but more of a state of being than a state of feeling. I said you can’t “choose it.” Why not? Because joy is one of the fruits of the spirit. Having joy…

The Offices of Christ There are 3 significant offices that are held in the New Testament. The role of Prophet - we see this with Moses, Elijah, Elisha, Samuel, Isaiah, Micah, etc. The role of (High) Priest: Aaron, Eli, the Levites, Abiathar, Ahimilech, Joshua son of Jehozadak (priest during Haggai),…

This sermon will continue to look at the life of Paul as an example of a life redeemed and lived in service to the Lord Jesus Christ, and to value the legacy that has been left for us because of the way he chose to live in that redemption. From the examples he has left us we will strive to make practical…

I was 21 years old. I was working in the receiving department for my college’s dining services. Part of my job was to drive a golf cart to deliver food between the warehouse, our cafeterias, and the day care that was on the campus. I loved to drive that golf cart. It was a electric and they were miserably…

Mirrors are interesting things. There is a saying that “mirrors don’t lie.” What one sees in a mirror is what actually is. I can look in a mirror and say: what lovely blond hair I have. However, that would be me disregarding what the mirror was showing me. The mirror is actually showing me that I am…

Journey Through Acts Lesson 24 Acts 4:11-12 Cornerstone 1. Cornerstone i. Play movie ii. Term used in the NT to describe the exalted position of Jesus. iii. Acts 4:11 (ESV) — 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. 11 This Jesus is the stone…

Christmas Unwrapped Unwrapping the Gifts of the Wise Men Introduction: This morning we are going to continue our teaching series “Christmas Unwrapped” I want to begin today by asking a simple question.... Maybe it was something unexpected, something deeply personal, or even something that changed the…

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not…

How do we deal biblically with our pain and our grief? We asked this question several weeks ago as we began this short series on the biblical idea of lament. Is there a way to rightly give voice to your pain? Is there a path that gives you permission to wrestle with sorrow instead of rushing to its end?…

favorite verses? Both the one who makes people holy and those who are made holy are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the…

Hebrews 4:14-16 Imagine walking into the presence of a king. No doubt your heart would be pounding as you approach his throne. There is just something about the presence of royalty, and the power that it portrays, that can humble a man before them. And yet, through Christ, we are invited to boldly approach…

“Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet.” -Thomas Watson Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”…

1. Be Kind Dying without Christ is a terrible, frightening experience. Not having the comfort of the gospel leaves one alone to face death. Being helpful and compassionate even to those who refuse Christ is not wasted because Christian love glorifies God in every circumstance. In the same way, let your…

Summer is upon us. So I wanted to begin with a true story from an article by Mario Vittone. I read it back in 2010, and shared it as a reminder to our aquatic staff while I was working at the Y. Somehow, it seemed appropriate for today as we break into summer. The new captain jumped from the cockpit,…

He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds. As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them. Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because…

When God Hides Have you ever felt like God was hiding from you? Like you were desperately searching for answers, but all you found was silence? That's where we find Job this week... Speaking of God - Job says: 9 on the left he hides, and I cannot behold him; I turn to the right, but I cannot see him.…

Heb. 4:13-16 WHY JESUS IS WORTHY OF YOUR FAITH Intro: Ill. A small girl had been promised the privilege of climbing to a nearby hilltop where her brother enjoyed playing. But when she came within sight of the steep, rough path, she drew back in dismay. "Why, there isn't a smooth spot anywhere. It's all…

Introduction Why I am doing this and not doing Matthew… Fully Man Virgin Birth Salvation must come from God. Virgin Birth made this possible by uniting full diety and full humanity in one person Virgin Birth makes possible Christ’s true humanity without inherited sin Human Weakness and Limitations Jesus…

Hebrews Hebrews 3 “Therefore, holy brothers and sisters, partners in a heavenly calling, take note of Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess, who is faithful to the one who appointed him, as Moses was also in God’s house. For he has come to deserve greater glory than Moses, just as the builder…

Introduction: Over the next several hours, kids around the world will open up gifts and celebrate the Christmas season. We know that Christmas is not about gifts, but because God gave us the greatest gift in sending His son to be the Savior, we exchange gifts with one another as well. I would be lying…

“We abhor, besides, and anathematize those who say falsely that he is but the mere Word of God and non-existent, having his being in another—at one time the ‘expressed’ Word, as some say, at another the ‘immanent’ Word, holding that he was not Christ or Son of God or mediator or image of God before ages;…