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Abraham: Following God's Promise

FAITH: A confident trust in a reliable source (character, care, capability) to accomplish what he has said that leads to obedience. Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for. By faith we understand that the universe…

The Samaritan Woman 29 “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?” In John 4 , we read a story of Samaritan woman. Jesus had traveled through Samaria coming into a town called Sychar and had stopped at Jacob’s well. As he sat by the well, a Samaritan woman came to draw…

Many years ago, there were some soldiers who were fighting a forest fire. They were fighting it but had become surrounded by flames. Just then a plane flew over them flying very low to the ground and dropped notes that were weighted down onto the area where the soldiers were located. The note stated…

Intro; As we come to the end of our study on “What Is Faith?” , we’re going to look at a montage of people and their faith. One main theme runs through these last verses on faith and it’s “A Faith that Perseveres”. The word perseverance means “to bear up under.” It describes someone who remains steadfast…

Hebrews 11 Introduction I hate running. with a deep seeded passion, I hate running. There are people who claim to enjoy running… I tend to think that they are liars. So naturally… because I hate running so much, I thought it would be a great idea to join the Army. You know what they do a LOT of in the…

Recognizing graduate: Opening Sermon Prayer: Heavenly Father, As we gather today, we seek Your guidance in building godly homes rooted in Your Word. Help us understand the importance of training our children in Your ways, instilling discipline and love. Grant us wisdom as we immerse them in Scripture…

Introduction Turn with me to Hebrews Chapter 11 starting in verse 30. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after being marched around by the Israelites for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute welcomed the spies in peace and didn’t perish with those who disobeyed. 32 And what more can I…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - CHRIST, FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW (593) Psalm Reading I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. You who have made me see many troubles and calamities will revive me again; from the depths of the earth you will…

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.…

Hebrews 11:24–26 (ESV) — 24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt,…

In the midwest there had been a severe drought. The heat was oppressive, crops were failing, and the people were looking anywhere for relief. The local pastor called together the town to pray for the much needed rain. The day came and every seat was filled, the church was packed. Sitting very excitedly…

In "The Fruitful Life of Faith," we delve into the deep connection between our faith and the positive outcomes it produces in our lives. Just as a tree is recognized by its fruit, our faith is distinguished by the actions it motivates and the qualities it shapes within us. How does our faith manifest itself in our everyday lives? How does it go beyond private prayers and quiet affirmations to impact the world around us? These questions, and more, will be explored in this message.

Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Haftarah: Isa 40:27-41:16 Brit Chadashah: John 8:51-58 Review Torah Portion: Genesis 12:1-17:27 Haftarah: Isa 40:27-41:16 Brit Chadashah: John 8:51-58 Scriptures are ordered in a specific way to make specific sense Brit Hadoshah 18 According to their deeds, accordingly…

Intro; We live in a time of extraordinary technology that allows us to see things we could not see before with the naked eye. Science has given us the means to see with microscopic help, the very cells in our bodies, organs, germs, diseases, DNA, and to use microscopic instruments to perform surgeries…

If I were to ask you to sacrifice something in your life, what is the one thing you wouldn’t give up? Coffee! Tonight we’re going to look at what “True Faith Sacrifices” 24 By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction…

On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. One such hero is Sergeant First Class Paul Ray Smith, the first Medal of Honor recipient in the Iraq War. His selfless act of bravery saved the lives of many of his comrades, and his legacy reminds us of…

Introduction Last time my title was “Freedom to Serve”. In that sermon, which is still available on-line, I covered a lot of scripture and used lots of examples; some based on my own experiences, to outline what it is to serve God and the methods he uses to prepare us for service. At one point in the…

Introduction Today we come to the exhortation and encouragement in Hebrews 12 . He has reminded them what faith is and shown how in their history their ancestors were approved by their faith. Showing how they fixed their minds on the promises that were to come and that it was by faith that they lived.…

Introduction Let open our bibles to Hebrews Chapter 11. As we turn there let me pray for us this morning. 1 Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. 2 For by this our ancestors were approved. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God,…

7 for we walk by faith, not by sight. 1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things…

Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the…

I stand before you today as someone who is addicted. I’m addicted to a lot of things. You all know about my ice cream addiction. We joke and laugh about that. But, we could talk about my desire to please people. We could talk about my past with pornography. I actually had to go through an addiction recovery…

We are to prepare for this life and the next, by faith. What kind of faith do we live by? We live by a faith grounded in the character and promises of God. It is not a blind faith, but a reasonable faith. It is not a faith that we conjure up ourselves. It is a gift that God has given each of us ( Romans…

Intro; How many here have a written will? Why do you have a written will? It protects your future and the future of your loved ones. It controls the the fact that you determine what happens to your possessions, instead of the state. A will says, “I’m not going to be here forever, and I want to put certain…