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Rukous Mikä on evankeliumi ja mitä se saa meissä aikaan? Kyse on ilosanomasta, jonka tarkoitus on vapauttaa sen vastaanottajat tämän mailman orjuuden siteistä. 16 Sillä niin on Jumala maailmaa rakastanut, että hän antoi ainokaisen Poikansa, ettei yksikään, joka häneen uskoo, hukkuisi, vaan hänellä olisi…

Read Jonah 3:10-4:11 “God relented” (v3:10) more interested in showing mercy than justice “But it displeased Jonah” (v4:1) Jonah is attempting to ascend to God’s throne of judgement (self- idolatry) marriage- domineering spirit leisure- what time do we own? politics taking up the cause of another Jonah’s…

Last week we discussed the truth that we are all addicted to something. And we need to admit that we are powerless, that in our own power our lives are unmanageable. Until we admit this, we will keep living broken, miserable lives. As Paul wrote: For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that…

Prayer Let’s pray. Preamble When considering what to bring out of the Christmas story I had one word that kept coming back to me again and again. I had no idea how I would deal with it, but of all the words I could have chosen to focus on, this seemed the most important and is at the very heart of what…

What is hatred? Hatred is a word that is being throw around often these days. Any words spoken against an idea is branded as hatred. We have Hate crimes and hate speech. But our definitions seem to have expanced. Websters dictionary defines hatred as “extreme dislike or disgust” or “ill will or resentment;…

1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then…

The Scandal of the Gospel Isaiah 53:7–9 (ESV) 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he opened not his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away; and as for his…

Good afternoon! It's a joy to gather once again in the presence of our Lord. Today, we embark on a journey of discovery, delving into the profound depths of Scripture to behold the Lamb of God. As we enter into this exploration, I invite you to open your hearts and minds, for we are about to uncover…

So, I have a story about a wise old computing nerd and his new technological apprentice. He wanted to tell his young child some core life morals, as well as teach about old technology. The wise man first showed the kid a polaroid camera. The kid quickly took it, and snapped a photo, but was very confused…

We continued our review of Isaiah 53, and of Acts 8, viewing the Gospel of Isaiah, and the remainder of Luke's account of Philip and the Ethiopean.

Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 15:1-11 Let me once again welcome all of you who are here in person and those joining us online. I am Cal and I am the pastor of Hope Bible Fellowship. We’re glad you have chosen to join us this morning. It’s a great morning because the tomb is empty and Jesus is alive!…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. And they bound Jesus and led him away and delivered him over to Pilate. And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And he answered him, “You have said so.” And the chief…

Rethinking Sacrifice “It Is Finished” In most religions the gods demand sacrifice. Followers are to surrender something of value to that god. Money. Time. Possessions. Some religions have even called for human sacrifice. Even people who think they aren’t religious sacrifice to false gods. Take the man…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:5-14 | THE MIRACLE OF SALVATION INTRO EXPLANATION : Last week, we saw as Paul finished v.5 by asking a question to these Galatian believers He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?…

Today, and for the rest of the Advent season, we will be examining some of the mysteries of Christmas. Our theme is “unwrapping the mysteries of Christmas”. And really, these mysteries are not hard to read about, for scripture clearly teaches about them. The mysteries we are examining are comprehended…

Stop While You’re Ahead A burglar broke into an opulent home and was filling his sacks with stolen goods when he heard a deep growl. He looked down to see the biggest Doberman pinscher he had ever seen. But before he had a chance to do anything, he heard a small voice ask, “Who are you? Who are you?”…

1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2 It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be…

Isaiah 53 Good evening church! We are picking up in an incredible passage of Scripture tonight. Isaiah 53 along with Psalm 22 reveal to us an incredible amount of information about the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Not at all a coincidence that we are in this passage on the same evening that we are scheduled…

Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 REVIEW We completed the book of Bamidbar - in the wilderness / Numbers From that book, we will continue to speak about common themes in Deuteronomy/ Devarim Distorted Thinking Today very predominant We talked about the prophetic significance of the Golden Calf - idolatry We will…

EASTER 2023 Why Did He Do What He Did? Thursday, March 30, 2023 1:01 PM 📷 Most of you know the Easter story; We know the timeline: Jesus came into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday – riding on a donkey and everyone singing and praising God, shouting Hosanna and waving palm branches. Jesus taught the people daily…

Introduction: Church: He is risen! He is risen indeed! Today we are going to go through one of my favorite chapters of the Bible - Isaiah 53 . There are many reasons that I love this chapter. One is that it shows God’s omniscience - or that He is all knowing. It speaks in vivid detail of crucifixion.…

Scripture weaves together: Prophecy - Isaiah, Psalms Narrative - John Didactic (teaching/application) - Hebrews Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. As many were astonished at you— his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance, and his form…

Scripture records the greatest event in history with a shocking lack of words: “There they crucified him.” Here was the culmination of God's plan: the innocent for the guilty, the sinless for the sinful. The participants in this divine drama are carried along fulfilling prophecy after prophecy, Pilate…

TEXT: JAMES 4:13-17 | MAGNIFICATION OF MINIMIZED SIN INTRO EXPLANATION : James has walked us through these final verses of chapter 4 over these past few weeks. We have been faced with the question, “What is your life,” We consumes your focus. Then we were challenged with not taking our life into our…