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Introduction We are in a study of the book of James Sometimes as I read James, think he may have been a little ADHD. He changes subjects often and it appears that there is no rhyme or reason to his letter. Yet if you look closer you will see that he has a line of thought. In Chapter 2, he is describing…

Definition of Revive: to return to consciousness or life : become active or flourishing again or to restore to consciousness or life. to renew in the mind or memory i remember the church that was in the warehouse....enter to worship and leave to serve. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye…

Words matter. Not only does what we say matter but how we use a word matters. Which word we use matters in every day life. We talked about this last week and some of us have been having a little fun with things. Words can be complicated. Especially in the English language. The example of red and read.…

Faith in Action is how we Rise Above. Rise Above. These are words that our Father is calling us to this year of 2023. Our Father is one who rises above, so we do not have to rise above alone. He is with us and we will rise above. 1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things…

Walk in the Truth As we continue on in our series on the book of Deuteronomy we come to a transition in Moses speech. If you remember chapter 1 verse 1 we are told that Moses is teaching the people: 1 These are the words that Moses spoke to all Israel beyond the Jordan in the wilderness, in the Arabah…

Introduction “Help Me I Am Drowning!” “Help Me My House Is On Fire And My Child Is In There!” “Help me I am out of work and cannot feed my family.” “Help me I am struggling to feed my children as my spouse died last year.” “The orphans are starving will you help?” Imagine just responding to these cries…

# Nehemiah 8:13-18 Good morning once again. As always, it's a joy to open the Word of God with you. Go ahead and open to Nehemiah chapter 8. It's been a couple of weeks since we were in Nehemiah so let me recap what has been going on. During the time of exile, the Jews were exiled to Babylon. Nehemiah,…

16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Martin Luther - the founder…

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…

I hope that you have been engaged in reading the book of James. My hope is that you read this book as I am teaching from it. I believe that you will get a better understanding of what James is trying to teach us. This is our third week in this series. Today we move to chapter 2. If you have ever attended…

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial,…

What does it mean to be a servant? A person under tribute, a bonds person or slave, by right of purchase, pledge for indebtedness, or indenture (legal agreement, contract, or document). As we look at the upcoming Experiencing God, one of the first things we must establish is - what is our relationship…

For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober,…

Scripture Reading 1 Cor 1:26-31 Welcome Good morning church family. I hope you had a very blessed week and if you didn’t I hope you will find a time of peace and encouragement as you worship and grow under the guidance of his word today. If you are a guest with us today I would love to follow up with…

2 Timothy We are beginning our series on 2 Timothy this week. As we leave the letter to Titus I wanted to remind you that the goal of Paul’s writing to Titus Key Theme: Moving the church towards godliness and good works. 2 Timothy is the final book in our series entitled the Church: Standards and Leadership…

(Nun story — “Now that’s what I call faith!”) So far, James has taught us that “A Faith That Works” is a Faith that — — allows itself to be built through enduring trials — seeks God’s provision and grace in prayer… daily! — understands that our “riches” are not in this world — turns to God for everything…

Secular - A Christian man went on a safari When he was there, he found a huge lion. The man didn't have a gun and there was no way he could outrun the lion. So, he did the only thing he could do. He got on his knees and prayed "Dear God, I was always a good Christian. Will you perform a miracle and give…

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness…

The new year As we look back at 2021 there will be things we would want nothing more than to bring into 2022; there will also be things we would want nothing more than to leave in 2021. An then there is the hope of a new year which most see as a way to a new start. Looking for a new start - from what?…

Secular - Today we are talking about love and apart of that is laying down your life for the brethren. To that affect I have a story about selflessness: An American, a Frenchman, and a Canadian go on vacation to Saudi Arabia and once there, they are caught eating smuggled in pork chops. They are arrested,…

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. Then Joshua son of Nun secretly sent two spies from Shittim. “Go, look over the land,” he said, “especially Jericho.” So they went and entered the house of a prostitute named…

Bad Job Descriptions Context: Jesus just sent out the 12 Read Luke 9:1–2 (HCSB) 1 Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2 Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 6 So they went out and traveled from village…

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. Abram traveled through the land as far as the site of the great tree of Moreh at Shechem. At that…

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, “Go in…

Father’s Day Father’s Day 2021 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 Then they came to Him, bringing…