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Exegetical & Homiletic Point: Jesus sends out his Disciples with the Spirit to bring life through Faith. Intro We live in a world full of resurrection. People are constantly trying to resurrect nostalgia and recapture past glories. Our video games often have a “life” system where if you die, you’ll be…

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into an incredible passage from the book of John, where we'll explore The Power of the Holy Spirit , The Encouragement of Jesus , and The Promise of Faith . As we embark on this journey, let's remember the words of the well-respected Christian author,…

INTRODUCTION . 19 So while it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and while the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” 20 And when He had said this, He showed them both His hands and His…

It is Easter Sunday and a church member named Mary pulls into the church parking lot. There are a few cars already parked but most spaces are open. She remembers a time when you had to get to church extra early on Easter in order to find a parking space and this thought acts as a single cloud on an otherwise…

Introduction: Have you ever been on vacation and seen one of those Ripley’s Believe It or Not places? There are all kinds of oddities and weird things in them. I’ve never personally been in one, but I have the internet to tell me about them! They were created by a man named Robert Ripley who started…

James 1:1-8 Good morning Church! Our state has been through a horrific tragedy this week. There has been a toll of evil on family's who have lost loved ones. Communities who have lost members, and a state that has had it’s sense of security shaken. Our law enforcement families had to face days of unknown…

1. Jesus seeks His fearful disciples, v. 19. The evening of this very eventful day, the first day of the week. It has been a day of unanticipated testimonies of those who say they have seen the crucified Lord alive. Jewish time reckoning, which follows an evening then daytime format, would have moved…

Today I want to tell you a story. In fact, this is the way that Jesus used to teach his hearers a lesson, but he called His stories parables. Would you turn with me today to Luke Chapter 15. I want us to look at 3 stories but one in particular. Out of all the parables there are some that are very well…

Countdown Video: Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside…

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead brought to an end the power of our common enemies — sin, death, and the devil. Life for the people of God should be pleasant, a mere step away from heaven. The victory is complete, and it is ours. But it seems like the battle continues to rage in the form of tests…

Easter. If it were not for this time of year, where we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, what hope would we have? You see, the hope we have is grounded on the truth of the resurrection. 23 But the words “it was counted to him” were not written for his sake alone, 24 but for ours also. It will be counted…

THE OPEN DOOR OF FORGIVENESS From the Catechism What is the Office of the Keys? The Office of the Keys is that special authority which Christ has given to His church on earth to forgive the sins of repentant sinners, but to withhold forgiveness from the unrepentant as long as they do not repent. Where…

The Source 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is…

The Sabbath has ended. The special sign that God gave to Israel, the Sabbath, was over. The day was for physical rest, refreshment, but for Israel it was never meant to be what it had become. /the Pharisees and scribes had added enough restrictions that it became a day of bondage instead of blessing.…

One of my professors when I was in school always encouraged us to put ourselves in the story. What do you see? hear? smell? taste? feel? And its worth doing. Imagining what it would have been like to physically be there focuses our mindset to take in more of the details. To take note if you will, to…

Resurrection, New Creation The key event for Christians is the Resurrection of Jesus. That’s why Paul can proclaim in 1 Cor 15:17 “17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is worthless; you are still in your sins.” Jesus’ Resurrection is the key event that all of Christianity is built upon. In…

Private Appearances of Jesus Resurrected We have been in the Gospel of John since February 13, 11 weeks, and for the next 6 weeks, we will finish the message of John’s Gospel, using the times that Jesus appeared to his closest disciples, as John records the story for us. We know that fear had gripped…

What is the one thing you fear the most? Ever been so afraid you could not move? Frozen in fear! Zip line — Frozen Fear can either prevent us from doing something...going forward...or it can motivate us to something... The “freeze” response occurs when our brains decide we cannot take on the threat nor…

Grace, mercy, and peace to you; from God our Father, and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Peace — is a word that can take us into a lot of different directions. Many times people connect peace with their emotions, or connect it to what is going on in the world or in our community.…

Jesus is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! May His Life Be In You! A Sequence Sealed in Time Beginning at The Upper Room Seder Washing the Disciples’ Feet Predicting the Betrayal Sharing the Supper Jesus’ New Command Jesus’ Last Teachings Jesus Prays for Us Prayer in the Garden Arrest by the Temple Guard Jesus…

Introduction: Let’s do a little word association this morning. I don’t know where this is going to end up, so just come along with me. Here goes: peace, war, peace, wholeness, peace, forever, happiness, sadness, peace . . . (Do further association, coming back frequently to the word peace to begin another…

Welcome Good morning once again everyone and welcome to church. I hope everyone enjoyed celebrating the resurrection of Jesus on Easter and I hope you’re ready to continue to celebrate it! Today we are finishing John 20 and next week we will be going through John 21 . Then, we’re done with the Gospel…

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness,…

sally’s birthday 80 years old This is resurrection Sunday. Today - people across the world will celebrate Easter. Culturally we will celebrate with egg hunts and Easter bunnies, etc. Christians will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, our God, Jesus the Christ. The foundation of our faith rests on…

This morning we are going to be doing something a little different than normal. Kids can you come to the front one more time before you head to kids Church. We just saw how Jesus can wash way all of your sins like the penny when you ask Jesus into your heart. You know that Jesus die for you and that…