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Are you ready for the unexpected? In John 5, two groups encounter the unexpected when Jesus drops into their lives. How often does Jesus do the same to us, does it matter, and does it help to try to be ready for Him? (Spoiler: yes, yes, and yes.)

19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.…

Good afternoon! I hope that everyone is doing well today. I apologize for last week. Autumn unfortunately had Covid and out of a preponderance of caution I felt it best to isolate as well for a few days just to be safe. How I came away without catching it I have no idea. Isolation is not something that…

Introduction Today we celebrate Father’s day. I want to make an observation that I believe to be true. I believe that there’s a reason that our God is likened unto ‘Our Father’ throughout Scripture. This I believe is because that for a male, the Father is the most important role found in our society.…

Secular - Today we are talking about a decision that can change the course of your life. However, hear are some jokes about decisions A man woke up with an allergic reaction spreading all over his body. Instinctively he thought to go straight to the doctor, but then he realized quickly that one should…

Importance Romans is the most complete explanation of the Gospel. In the Old Testament we have the foundations for the Gospel. In the Gospels we have the life of Christ, culminating in the death and resurrection which are the basis for good news. Acts tells of the spread of the gospel. Romans explains…

Why the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:29-34 ; 49-58 . If the resurrection is not true- tomorrow and the future does not matter. We can live as we choose. But the resurrection is true. And the resurrection touches at least 4 matters of our lives. Witness for Christ.- vs. 29 29 Otherwise, what do people…

Divine appointments Everything God did, and did in and through Jesus was by divine design. Jesus had many divine appointments and we continue to look at them. Divine appointment with John the Baptist ( Jn1:30-33 ) Divine appointment at wedding ( Jn2:6-9 ) Divine appointment w/Nicodemus ( Jn3:1-21 ) Divine…

Choices How do people make choices? Based on desire. Based on obligation. Based on necessity. Based on reputation. Based on resignation. At our core we are designed and required to make choices each and every day. It is an inescapable part of our existence. Even to not make a choice is by it’s nature…

I read about 3 widows who lived together. One sister got up from the couch in the den to go to bed one evening, and half-way up the stairs she stopped and asked "was I going up or was I coming down"? One sister replied with a hint of aggravation, "You were going up to bed." A second sister headed into…

Muslims and others make claims about Jesus. Some say he was a genuine prophet. Others declare him a wise teacher and a worthy example for humans to follow. But they also claim that Jesus never claimed to be anything more than a man—and that he never claimed to be God. Yet here in chapter 5 of John’s…

Honor The Son If your new with us today we are going through the book of John. The book of John really highlights the person and work of Jesus. It has what theologians would call High Christology. That means that John is making the point to put the focus on Jesus as both fully human and fully God. We…

Exegetical Point: Jesus has authority to do what he is doing because he is working for God the Father. The Son is the agent of the Father and thus the Judge & life giver. Homiletic Point: Intro Who was at church last week and can tell me about what Jesus did? healed the disabled man The Jewish authorities…

I hate being sick. Don’t you? I don’t handle it well, usually. You might be like me where you have this pattern—when you first start to feel bad, you try to ignore it. I just didn’t sleep well, or it’s the weather or allergies or something, but I’m fine. Once I finally acknowledge it, though, there is…

Jesus works in unison with God. The unity of Father and Son makes Jesus equally God. The equality of the Son with the Father gives Jesus the authority of God. Therefore, the shared unity, equality, and authority of Father and Son makes Jesus God.

Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC! He is Risen! Today, we want to pause for a moment to reflect on the cross and what the death, burial, and resurrection means for us. Jesus died for you and for me so we can not only live an abundant life in the here and now, but to live eternally with him…

Read Revelation 1:12-20 What happens to John next? 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last, Fell at his feet as dead: 7 And I, Daniel, alone saw the vision, for the men who were with me did not see the vision,…

Belief: An opinion of judgment in which a person is fully persuaded. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

I. Ever seen a situation where religious rules, or commandments were given priority over compassion . a. It’s always sacred people, with sacred clothes, sacred spaces, and sacred books fighting to keep stuff sacred even if it means denying any place for love. b. Maybe you have been there….church…small-group…friendship…family…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Trinity is One Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Trinity is One Who is God the Father? Who is God the Son? Jesus Christ Therefore, the Jews began persecuting Jesus because he was doing these things on the…

Review from last week: 14 Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee. Sin no more? Is this possible? What is the worse thing? What did the man do? Went and ratted Jesus out to the Jews. What did this cause…

8/11 - Judas 8/18 - Peter 8/25 - Holy Spirit 9/1 - Crucifixion & Resurrection 9/8 - Abiding In Christ 9/15 - Conclusion 9/16 - First day of CBC! Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend? I just met with a young man last week who was struggling from the feelings of betrayal from within the church...…

I am enjoying reading through the bible in a year with my family, using our church family’s reading plan. Currently, we have been reading a lot in Isaiah. This has lined up well with our series, Understanding Prophecy. Isaiah’s book of prophecy is the largest book by a single prophet in the Old Testament.…