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Three part series: 1) Understanding the Spiritual Realm 2) Our Position in the Spiritual Realm. 3) Engaging in the Spiritual Realm. How do you see yourself in the spiritual realm? 17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” What is there joy in?…

Previous: August 20, 2000 AM Taking Back What Has Been Stolen Text: John 10:10 _The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. ... I. Introduction We face a real enemy. We need to see him as the Bible tells us about him. Not as the world portrays him: As a friendly, if mischievous,…

Preeminent Domain Last week we saw how the arrival of John the Baptist and Jesus the messiah played out against the backdrop of the divine council passage in Isaiah 40 . While the episodes of John’s appearance and Jesus’ baptism are familiar, the framework provided by Isaiah is easy to miss. The supernatural…

Life has purpose. You have meaning! As we discuss the spiritual battle we all face, the is part of being God’s people, we must be reminded of this truth. Life is valuable. Each person we will ever come into contact with has value and was created in the image of God. We need to have compassion. In a world…

Intro: Probably one of the funniest Christmas movies ever made is “Elf”. Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform,…

All of us experience ups and downs, mountaintops and valleys, joys and frustrations in our day-to-day discipleship for Christ. But God’s Word Possesses God’s Power, and in today’s text, our Lord Jesus not only realistically recognizes this state of affairs in our discipleship, but, above all, encourages…

All of us experience ups and downs, mountaintops and valleys, joys and frustrations in our day-to-day discipleship for Christ. In today’s text, our Lord Jesus not only realistically recognizes this state of affairs, but, above all, encourages us with the good news that joy will have the last word in…

Tension in movies… scary scenes… Leave to get ice cream, hide your face, Today's text - tension is starting to rise… anxiety is starting to build as Jesus begins the journey to Jerusalem Never planned to be like Dad… because I often saw what he lacked… but as I got up and prepared to come to church today…

Intro John Wesley was about 21 years of age when he went to Oxford University. He came from a Christian home, and he was gifted with a keen mind and good looks. Yet, in those days he was a bit snobbish and sarcastic. One night, however, something happened that set in motion a change in Wesley’s heart.…

Opening Prayer Intro I want us to think for a moment this morning as we begin our time in God’s word together, what brings you joy in life? Happiness is a fleeting feeling, but joy is something that lasts. Joy grows within us. Joy comes out of a sense of purpose. We often believe that joy comes out of…

If you want to exercise authority in Christ, you must understand it. Jesus delegated authority to His followers and commanded them to preach the gospel (Mark 16:15-16). Authority comes from God, and it is His gift to us (Romans 13:1-7). Find out how we should exercise authority as Christ would have us do and live victoriously in Christ today!

“War and Peace” Rev Thomas A West Sr. March 13, 2022 Scripture: Psalm 120:6–7 (NKJV) 6 My soul has dwelt too long With one who hates peace. 7 I am for peace; But when I speak, they are for war. Let me start with this statement from Matthew 6:24 “ No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate…

State: We are looking at the attitude we need to have when facing difficulty, opposition and suffering in our faith We were told in the previous verses to take honest stock of our lives, what is hindering us that we need to separate ourselves from And…Confess and deal with any sin activity that is happening…

Introduction 17 Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” 18 And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. 19 Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and…

When will these things be? The disciples asked Jesus two important questions after he had told them of the future destruction of the temple. when will these things be what shall be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age In reply, Jesus gave them warnings about the emergence of false Christs,…

INTRODUCTION Comes from the Greek Word hamartia To err A bad action, evil deed To miss the mark In Greek Tragedy it is a defect within the hero (Protagonist) A sinning, whether it occurs by omission or commission, in thought and feeling or in speech and action To fall short Sin, though it is a small…

How people respond to JEsus and his message determines their spirtual joy and destiny.

What opens bad doors? 7 “If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.” 19 Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmities,…

Introduction (list 5 attributes of God - doesn’t matter how you say it - only you will see it) Did anyone write... omniscient - knows everything omnipotent - all powerful omnipresent - he’s everywhere loving wise holy == Those are all good and true. Did anyone write... joyful? (no problem - there are…

Introduction Last week we talked about Jesus sending out 70 or 72 missionaries. These were true believers. They had heard and understood the cost of discipleship that Jesus had been teaching. They knew that to follow Jesus they had to deny themselves, take up their crosses daily, and follow Him. They…

We live in difficult days. It seems that there is trouble on every hand and that the Lord’s people are suffering under unnecessary burdens. Sometimes, it is easy to forget that Romans 8:28 means just what it says! Sometimes, it is easy to get defeated, discouraged and dejected. Often, it is easy to lose…

Have you ever met someone who just always seems to be smiling? You know the one I’m talking about.... You’re in the ridiculously long check out line at Walmart.... Why can’t they just open another register? But…instead of being annoyed like everyone else, they seem to be happy — filled with joy! You…

What was your first job? We live in a world where many people are looking for jobs and many are hiring. My first job was a janitor of a church. I mean I have done many things in my life: referee for soccer, yard work stuff for others, but the first job was janitor. My second one was working in a fast…

Introduction Good morning once again from the Pastor’s cave. I trust your couch is comfy this morning. You have your snacks, popcorn, or cheerios I hope you have your bible or favorite bible app handy. I’ll share a little about when and how we might be able to reopen at the end of our time together this…

Introduction Blessing vs. cursing depends upon our response to Jesus Christ. “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works which were done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it will be more tolerable for…