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9 Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: 10 “Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that…

Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would not for a while; but…

Why do we need this study? Because God knows that even his own children have a strong inclination toward loving the world Does the world seem desirable to us? The world offers seductive promises of delight and pleasure. And those promises are not completely empty. The world offers just enough pleasure…

I love a good story. I don’t read much. Most of the items that I read is either non-fiction or some kind of news item. However, I love watching a movies. There is something about a good story. I love it when a story takes us on an adventure. I also like a good story that teaches us something meaningful.…

Introduction Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. Numbers 6:24–26 (KJV 1900) The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5 | DON’T BE BEWITCHED INTRO EXPLANATION : Paul passionately closed out chapter 2 with incredible verses I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved…

We talked about politics a little bit last week. So, might as well talk about it this week as well. Right? It’s amazing how we can start seeing how strong people are in their faith, in their desire to follow Jesus in a holy life, by how they interact with people around an election, around a new inauguration.…

John 8:21-30 21 Then Jesus said to them again, “I am going away, and you will seek Me, and will die in your sin. Where I go you cannot come.” 22 So the Jews said, “Will He kill Himself, because He says, ‘Where I go you cannot come’?” 31 Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, “Behold, we are…

Introduction Today we get back into our series of The Way, the Truth, and the Life: Following Jesus through the Gospels. We have reached a point in Jesus’ life where he is about a year-and-a-half into what will end up being about a 3-ish year ministry. We have gotten to the point where Jesus is giving…

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:2-12 | SOMETHING SIMILAR ISN’T THE SAME INTRO ILLUSTRATION : A while ago, we had some friends that came out and as is the norm for people out of town visiting, they wanted to go to Yellowstone. We weren’t able to go with them on this trip, which was fine as they were able to make there…

False Worship can be characterized as any forms of worship that are not worthy of God, especially worship offered without sincerity and obedience or that is contrary to the commands of God. Contrary Worship Then Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it, put incense…

The Heart of Humility Introduction: In the Gospel of Luke, we come to a profound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ A parable that contrasts two men, two prayers, and two very different spiritual conditions. Imagine standing at a crossroads, two paths diverging before you, each leading to a destination…

One thing that last 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, 3 knowing this…

The Call to Rest Central Truth: There is no R EST apart from F ollowing Christ! Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Romans 8:18-23 S uffering , G lory , L onging , F utility , G roaning , W aiting E agerly in H ope ! - SAVED Nothing in this world will be enough to satisfy what is lacking! Matthew 11:28-30 Rest for…

Introduction: Persistence is the ability to stick with something. It involves continuing on even when it is hard. It means continuing even though you might not see any benefit at the time. When we think of the need to persist in something, prayer is not often at the top of our list. We consider persisting…

What does it mean to follow Christ? Good Morning. Grab your Bibles and turn with me to Luke chapter 5. The title of our message today is, “The Call to Go fishing.” What does it mean to follow Christ? When I was a young boy I had many calls to go fishing with my grandfathers. On many occasions there were…

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…

Faith, more thanan idea

Last Year was Rise Above We will continue to rise above with Jesus this year and moving forward. Ezra and Nehemiah Temple and the walls Are there any boundaries that Jesus wants you to build stronger? What Gates are you called to be? What Gates does He want you to explore with Him? Last Week’s Activation:…

Introduction: Writer Ralph B. Smith once made an observation that children ask roughly 125 questions per day. For some of you parents with young children, you can amen that! And some of you parents might be feeling pretty good about your child right now because you see that your child is probably hitting…

We’ve been studying the Gospel. The purpose of this study is to give us a deeper, more full understanding of what the Good News is so that we are equipped to share it with the people God sends our way. I’ve heard many stories from people who say they don’t believe in Jesus because He didn’t do what He…

“Till sin be bitter, Christ will not be sweet.” -Thomas Watson Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”…

The Parable Luke is telling us right up front what the meaning of this parable is V 1 pray and don’t lose heart Paul tells us to pray without ceasing be in contact with our Lord always prayer should be like breathing if we stop breathing we faint And he spake a parable unto them to this end , that men…

Introduction: Helen Keller is known for being both blind and deaf after an illness at the age of 19 months. With the help of her life-long teacher and friend, Anne Sullivan, she became the first deaf and blind person in the United States to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Someone once asked Helen Keller…

Torah Portion: Genesis 21:1-34 Haftarah: 1 Samuel 1:1-2:10 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu, Comforted but Zion said alone . Third consolation: anaya Soarah: Afflicted and Stormed Tossed 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now…