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Intro; When we started this study on faith we began in Hebrews 11 asking “What Is Faith?” Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith - Trust, belief, walking with Jesus, etc.. but is goes beyond that. Faith is substance [ trust ] that is connected to hope […

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…

Torah Portion : Numbers 4:21-7:89 Haftarah : Judges 13:2-25 Road Map Review Map of the Journey in the Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok We explained Zadok comes from the word Zaddik - righteous this is the High Priest in the Order of Melchizedek Introduction Torah Portion : Numbers 4:21-7:89 Haftarah…

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…

Introduction I began to name this the ‘Bible Person Study’, but chose to go with the ‘Bible Character Study’. I hesitated to name it that, as I don’t want to diminish the fact that these are real people we’ll be examining. But the reason that it’s named the Bible Character Study is because we’ll be focusing…

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…

32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword,…

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…

Torah Portion: Numbers 13:1-15:41 Haftarah : Joshua 2:1-24 Road Map Review as to where we are so far in the Torah and the haftarahs Introduction of our Haftarah from Joshua Summary of the Torah Portion: Big Picture of the Haftarah, Biblical Presentation Closing - significance Review Map of the Journey…

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…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5 | DON’T BE BEWITCHED INTRO EXPLANATION : Paul passionately closed out chapter 2 with incredible verses I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved…

A Shady Background What is the first account of Rahab in scripture? 1 And Joshua the son of Nun sent two men secretly from Shittim as spies, saying, “Go, view the land, especially Jericho.” And they went and came into the house of a prostitute whose name was Rahab and lodged there. Now, who would think…

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…

Torah Portion: Numbers 19:1-22:1 Haftarah: Judges 11:1-33 Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok Zadok comes Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth nṣr Picture of the Branch of Righteousness Picture of the two fig trees and the…

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…