Results

Quote from the bulletin: The Hebrews who converted to Christianity face great opposition. They were often divided from their friends, separated from their livelihood. How would they persevere ? By fixing their eyes on Jesus! Jesus makes this journey to cross and resurrection. We notice how He does not…

You Don’t Have To Get Ready If You Stay Ready Warning The Original Audience L 12:35-13:5,22-30 We’ve got a lot to read this morning so I’m just going to jump right in to it. READ PASSAGE PRAY So, that’s a lot. It can be a difficult read. It’s a sobering read. Salvation and judgment. Repentance and rejection.…

Despair and Depression Last week we looked at how David battled anxiety. We said that he acknowledged that life was going to be difficult. He didn’t have unrealistic expectations but by gazing on the beauty and seeking the Lord in his temple, seeking his face and his will, he could face anything. That…

John’s Baptism Context context context John is preaching a shock and awe sermon repent or burn Turn to the Messiah or go to hell you snakes need to turn around and flee the wrath of God the axe is ready to chop you down because of your bad fruit then John says he is unworthy to untie the Messiahs sandal…

Luke 12:51–59 (CSB) 51 Do you think that I came here to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. 52 From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter,…

Tuesday 2-22-2022 Unity The idea of unity means, to not be divided, to be in harmony, to be in tune with something or someone. To be in communion, to be in fellowship, to be one or be together by some form of bond. Is unity always good? 14 Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for what partnership…

“I ask God to set me on fire… and let people watch me burn.” — John Wesley (Prayer) 49 “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! We talked a lot about this last week, but look at what Jesus says next: 51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No,…

Why did Jesus come to this world? This is a question that theologians have wrestled with for centuries… (and we are ALL theologians) Why did Jesus step out of Heaven and onto this earth? What was the purpose of the Incarnation? (Go ahead, give me your answers) Jesus answers the question directly: 10…

Our Scripture lesson this morning comes from 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 . Let us now hear God’s Word: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.…

God's true servants will not be caught unawares but will always be found doing their master's will.

God’s plan and purpose for using fire 1 “Behold, I am going to send My messenger, and he will clear the way before Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to His temple; and the messenger of the covenant, in whom you delight, behold, He is coming,” says the Lord of hosts. 2 “But who can endure…

Wow!! Jesus is using a vivid description to show how there will be division in this world on account of Him. How it is important to stand on the truth so we don’t end up standing on the wrong side. Division Jesus speaks about how He will cause division. A little different than we think. We call Him the…

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…

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…

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…

Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink. Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and I in him. After this many of his disciples turned back and no longer walked with him. So Jesus…

Jesus tells us he comes not to bring peace but division - division because hypocrites reject his warning about the judgement to come. And yet his warning is also filled with hope since he himself will pay the debt that we could never pay.

Describe Jesus This may be one of the hardest tasks we have a Christ followers, but it is an extremely important one. Whether or not we like it the truth is, Our view of Jesus determines our actions. What we believe Jesus said, who he is, and what he asks will determine what we do or do not do. This…

ori•ent•ed \ˈȯr-ē-ˌen-təd\ adjective 1937: intellectually, emotionally, or functionally directed Orienteering= a cross-country race in which each participant uses a map and compass to navigate between checkpoints along an unfamiliar course A Compass... You can have a compass and still be lost… setting…

Title : The Compassionate Provision of Christ: Part 2 And the Pharisees came out and began to argue with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. ( Mark 8:11 LSB) And sighing deeply in His spirit, He said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Truly I say to you, no sign will be given…

Isaiah 42-45 Good evening church! Just a reminder that we are transitioning back to our Growth Groups for the months of May and June, so wherever we leave off tonight, we will pick back up the first week in July and continue on through the summer with our midweek study. I’m excited to get into the Word…

INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to the gospel of Luke. Luke chapter 2. & we’re gonna read verse 1-20 . Luke 2:1-20 . & when you find that in your Bible pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is: The Birth of Our Savior. In Luke 2:1-20 . The Scriptures say:…

Ephesians 5:17–20 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is . And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; giving thanks…

The Main Idea When we put material above God then it distorts our vision of God and thus creates harmful consequences in our lives. David E Garland said, “Pursuit of grater riches pose an even greater danger to life.” ZECNT Luke, 520. God told Moses what the desire for wealth and the attitude of greediness…

Many of you remember the old TV program Mission: Impossible, and some of you have become acquainted with it through the more recent movie versions starring Tom Cruise. Basically, the television program revolved around an agent named Jim Phelps, receiving dangerous government assignments. The tagline…