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Hebrews 13:5-15 UNCHANGING REASONS FOR THANKSGIVING Intro : One of the most explicit Bible verses related to the matter of thanksgiving is 1 Thes. 5:18 . This verses says, " In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. " In every thing give thanks: for this…

Central Idea Since divisions within the body of Christ will occur, we must strive for unity based on the teachings of Scripture. INTRODUCTION What happens when you bring people together from different social mindsets, political ideologies, religious backgrounds, cultural traditions, and economic standings?…

Hebrews 12 Hebrews 12 “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, we must get rid of every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and run with endurance the race set out for us, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set out…

Exodus 20:1-17 Hebrews 13:5 We are finishing up our series with the last of the Ten Commandments today. As we read through all of the ten commandments just earlier, we can see how this may be the perfect cap to the commandments. If we will obey this one commandment, we may be able to keep all the rest…

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand, since he is not the shepherd and doesn’t own the sheep, leaves them and runs away when he sees a wolf coming. The wolf then snatches and scatters them. This happens because he is a hired hand and doesn’t care…

The Aussie Battler As we near the American presidential election, you can almost guarantee that all of the candidates are going to make reference to the American Dream. It’s the idea that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life. You’ve just got to put your head…

Yesterday in Paris the Olympic Games began in Paris, France for the first time since 1924 when the likes of Americans Johnny Weissmuller (who would later play Tarzan) won three golds in swimming; and Jackson Scholz won gold in Men’s 200m, and silver in 100m track races; And of course there is the thrill…

Consuming Fire Take heed to yourselves, lest you forget the covenant of the Lord your God which He made with you, and make for yourselves a graven image in the form of anything which the Lord your God has forbidden you. For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God. We read today that one…

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…

Torah Portion : Numbers 1:1-4:20 Haftarah : Hosea 1:10-2:20 Road Map Review Map 1 Now the Lord spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai, in the tabernacle of meeting, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying: 2 “Take a census of all…

Ephesians 5:21-33 We have been studying about having a godly home. Our relationships are the backbone of our homes. You must work at your relationships. We looked first at having a home of self-sacrifice. We learned we needed to follow God, not our own desires. We needed to walk in love, put off sin…

Introduction We have made it to the end of the book of Hebrews. The author has given the rich doctrines and truths of who Jesus is, what he has accomplished, and where he sits today. He has encouraged the group of believers that is receiving this letter and exhorted them to live by faith in the new covenant.…

INTRO EXPLANATION : When we were last in Galatians, we saw as Paul was struggling with the direction of the new believers at Galatia. He asked them in v.9, “how could you turn back to your old ways after you came to Christ?” What is it about your old life that is worth going back into bondage for? ILLUSTRATION…

Introduction 28 Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. By it, we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and awe, 29 for our God is a consuming fire. Let us be thankful and grateful. From a heart that sees the work and saving grace of our Lord Jesus comes…

Wealth under the sun Ecclesiastes 4 and 5:8-22 BI: Many problems come when you love money, love Jesus and be content and give to Gospel ministry Introduction Well I wonder if you can tell me the artist of these songs. · Money don’t get everything its true but what I don’t get I can’t use, just give me…

Intro When I moved to BR, I was alone and lonely. I got an apartment with a BR, Kitchen, Bath and a den area. My furniture was the back-porch furniture from my parent’s house. I guess my mom got some that was better. My kitchen table was an old cafeteria table the hospital where my dad worked threw away.…

There is a title of Jesus that in our modern cultural context rubs us the wrong way. Most modern westerners like ourselves can hardly fathom that Jesus is the firstborn son and that ought to be great news to you and me. Smell of snobbishness and unfair to individualistic Western sniffers - why should…

7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace,…

Fear, in the bible, is referred to in many different definitions and contexts. Fear of judgement or wrath Fear as awe: being in awe of God for who he is. Fear in reverence and respect It is a religious expression conveying either devotional piety or the dread of punishment. The term “Lord” in this context…

I. The Means of our service. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.…

In our text this morning we are continuing to look at the Woe oracles of the prophet Amos. Amos’ uses of the word “Woe” is very significant and it has set the tone for this series of messages. “Woe”- a grievous an threatening cry by the prophets. A warning of danger and death. This is what Amos is doing…

Heb 12:12-14 Finish Well Reading Heb 12:7-14 7 It is for discipline that you have to endure. God is treating you as sons. For what son is there whom his father does not discipline? 8 If you are left without discipline, in which all have participated, then you are illegitimate children and not sons. 9…

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him…

Review Tanakh Brit Hadoshah Eber (ebur) I AM (grafted) Brit Chadasha will have life Brit Chadashah: Introduction 18 Then Jonathan said to David, “Tomorrow is the New Moon; and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty. A New Moon 36 His seed shall endure forever, And his throne as the sun before…

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