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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…

Hebrews 10 Introduction There’s certain things that they don’t tell you when you get married. Like there’s these unwritten rules in marriage that I think everyone just has to figure out on their own. My wife and I got married in 2012. She was 19, I was 20. And I could write a book about all the things…

Introduction Good morning all. We have been working through Paul’s letter to Timothy as he charges him to set right some issues that had developed in the church. He sent Timothy a letter of encouragement and correction for the church to conduct themselves in a righteous and God honoring way. One of the…

I’ve titled the message today, “It Is Finished.” Clearly I’m borrowing the words of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John. There in the crucifixion scene, Jesus is up on the cross and we read: John 19:28 (ESV) After this, Jesus, knowing that ALL WAS NOW FINISHED , … What was finished? Let’s take a quick…

The Stated Purpose For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” The first thing to understand about the coming of Christ is His mission! He didn’t come to make our lives easier, better, or richer. Those are all a result of the mani reason, to redeem us back to God! Understanding the…

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…

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…

Pastor Michael Mehring I want to take us on a journey — a journey of the last few days of Jesus life— we will be Going… —from the garden — through the trial — to the cross — engaged in the battle of the ages — and finishing with the victory!! Let’s begin from the garden Jesus was facing Substitution…

Introduction Introductory message - Driving home the point of synchronicity between the OT & NT. Brazen Altar - Represents the Cross of Christ A place of Substitutionary Atonement A place of bloody Sacrifice Brazen Laver - Represents the Sanctification of Christ The continual washing necessary to keep…

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 The night of Jesus’ birth was a night like any other that would be a night like no other. Just days before, the decree went out through out the land that the entire empire was to be registered. A young man hears of the decree and looks to his betrothed who is at the last moments before the…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

We believe the Church is the enduring Body of Christ made up of all disciples united together with different talents working towards one purpose. Therefore we will regularly assemble for worship, service, and encouragement. We believe that worship honoring God leads His humble people together to strengthen…

I AM MADE FOR COMMUNITY . fellowship Community: A group of people that live in close proximity to each other. this includes their land, social institutions, resources, and community institutions. ( Factbook Logos - Community ) However, the biblical idea of community is always situated on a theological…

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…

Torah Portion: Leviticus 21:1-24:23 Haftarah: Ezekiel 44:15-31 Review Shemini mikvah Tzaraat lashon hara The Great Day - HaGadol Picture of Torah Readings Summary of the Passover Torah Readings Picture of the two prophecies. dry bones and Ingathering A Holy People Nakedness Picture Love Others as yourself…

Intro; This morning I want to look at Easter from a different prospective, but with the same outcome. The Apostle Paul in his writings, often uses analogies of one preparing/training themselves for a sporting event with the intent of winning. 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but…

“Stand with…your feet sandaled with readiness for the gospel of peace.” Opening illustration: In 2013, I began to develop a very bad case of indigestion. So, for 24 hours, I treated it with Tums, Pepto Bismol, Rolaids, and lots of water. Severe pain, yet I kept treating the indigestion, until at a church…

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord , and he ponders all his paths. O Lord , you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out…

Introduction: If I had to summarize where I see God taking our church in 2024, it is in the word simplify. Ask a question to ponder to get us started. Why are you here? · Relationships? Are you building good, solid, lasting, transformational relationships? · Service? Are you being used according to your…

1 Peter 3:18-4:6 Good morning church! We are going to resume our study in 1 Peter chapter 3 this morning. We left off on the 17th verse which says, 17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. Yes sadly, the idea is that as Christians we may still suffer…

There are many times in our lives when we underestimate the seriousness of a situation. We don’t take sin as seriously as God does! That is our problem. How do we know we don’t take sin seriously enough? Unbelievers : How could a loving God send people to hell? Believers : We betray our casual attitude…

Galatians 5:13-18 We have been going through a series looking at very carefully the relationship we have with the Holy Spirit. When we are yielded to God we can take part in what I am calling the Great Life. It is a life promised to us where we have help and guidance and love and joy and peace, as well…

Today we find ourselves in the book of Hebrews. I did a message a while back that talked about why we were at church, the fact that we are not here to get but to give. Well today we are going to find out a little bit more about what should motivate us to be sitting here this morning. What is important…

20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands;…