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Big Idea: We are not saved by fear of God or interest in Jesus but in saving faith. people can show a certain fear of God but not bow to him Lightning: Luther had a close call and feared God, this led him to join a seminary Yet others have had near missed with death and still mock God If not with their…

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. If a quarter is on heads, is it worth 25 cents? If a quarter is on tails, is it still worth 25 cents? So, while the coin may have a different look, a different picture, it is still valid…

The Purpose Fascination - Discovery - Identity - Authenticity One day, Napoleon was speaking of the Divinity of Christ; when General Bertrand said:— “I can not conceive, sire, how a great man like you can believe that the Supreme Being ever exhibited himself to men under a human form, with a body, a…

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John 1:19-51 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What then? Are you Elijah?” He said, “I am not.” “Are you the Prophet?”…

We try to hide our faults and failures from others. We want people to see us at our best. Perhaps we assume that if people knew what we were really like, they would want nothing to do with us. There’s no hiding from God; He is all-seeing and all-knowing. Christ Jesus has witnessed our very worst, even…

Review Tanakh Brit Hadoshah Eber (ebur) I AM (grafted) Brit Chadasha - He appeared have life Brit Chadashah: ( John 4:3-14 ) Tribulation A New Moon Anani Introduction Summary Torah Portion: ( Gen 28:10-32:3 ) 10 Now Jacob went out from Beersheba and went toward Haran. 1 So Jacob went on his way, and…

The next day again John was standing with two of his disciples, and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following and said to them, “What are you seeking?” And they said to him,…

The ministry of Jesus began at his baptism, where the Holy Spirit descended on him like a dove and God the Father said, “This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.” This was followed by forty days in the wilderness where he fasted and was tempted by the devil. From here, Jesus began calling his…

Intro: In Genesis, chapter 3, we see what the church and what theologians have called for a long time now the fall. The fall is when humankind decided to rebel against their Creator and in so doing fracture the universe as God had designed it to operate and be. If you've read through the first chapter…

Exodus 13:17-14:31 Introduction In our last Torah Portion we talked about the Plagues So the Lord said to Moses: “See, I have made you as God to Pharaoh, and Aaron your brother shall be your prophet. You shall speak all that I command you. And Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh to send the children…

John 1:43-51 Beginning this week we are going to look at 8 statements of Jesus where he says, “Verily, Verily.” The Greek word that is translated Verily, is the Greek word that has been brought over from the Hebrew as Amen. This is, of course, where we get our word Amen. The Word means - Amen, to be…

Do you remember the song we use to sing when we were kids? This Little Light of Mine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine. Let it shine let it shine let it shine. Won’t let Satan blow it out, I’m gonna let it shine. Gonna let it shine till Jesus comes, I’m gonna let it sine. Let it shine…

I want to be very clear and straightforward with you this morning: In spite of everything that has happened over the past few years; in spite of how difficult things have been and continue to be; in spite of the evil that seems to surround us, WE STILL HAVE HOPE! As we near the end of the Advent season…

This Torah Portion: Gen 28:10-32:3 Hosea 12:13-14:9 John 1:41-51 Introduction In the previous Torah portions we talked about God calling Abraham out of his country and family We also heard how God also uses his daughters - a couple of weeks ago: Sarah - Abraham’s wife Last week we also examined the role…

Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses…

This week, we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Advent, and we reflect on the great anticipation of God’s people who longed for the coming of the Messiah. They were so anxious, waiting for the One who would show them the way out of their darkness. During Advent, we try to imagine ourselves waiting as they…

For hundreds of years, God’s people longed for His advent. The Messiah. Emmanuel. God with us. Finally, He came. Even though many did not recognize Him; even though most rejected Him; even though His own people killed Him on a cross, He came. He became one of us. I love the way John, the apostle (the…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - Only by grace can we enter (785) Psalm Reading All glorious is the princess in her chamber, with robes interwoven with gold. In many-colored robes she is led to the king, with her virgin companions following behind her. With joy and gladness they are led along as they…

The calling continues Calling, pointing to the One who would come after, to identifying Him, to the calling of the disciples, the early disciples who would become Apostles. Some quick reminders: John Baptist called as forerunner ( Jn1:6-8 ) John Baptist called Jesus the Lamb of God ( Jn1:29 ) John Baptist…

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I told you about: ‘After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me, because he existed before me.’ I didn’t know him, but I came baptizing with water so that he might be revealed…

Exegetical Point: JB’s witness gives way to the witness of the first disciples. They profess Jesus as Christ and Jesus himself reveals himself as Christ. Homiletic Point: Come and See Jesus, profess him as Lord and follow Him. He brings heaven to earth. Intro Hey Kids! How do I get onto the stage? I…

Come And See I love to see the excitement on a kids face when they discover something new or receive something surprisingly unexpected. They get so excited about it they want to show and tell everyone about this new thing they have. Just this week Eden went to the dentist. As she was leaving they gave…

Intro: Every week, this congregation has someone up here at the mic inviting you all in. Every week, I go out into the world and invite people in, tell them, Come and See! I have probably given out 10000 invitation to come and see. And just about every week I invite people to come and see what prayer…

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. That light shines in the darkness,…