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This Torah Portion: Gen 44:18 - 47:27 Introduction In the previous Torah portions we talked about how Jacob finally settled and had children - among who Joseph became the first born of promise We heard how Joseph had a first dream -regarding ruling over his brothers and that seem to have made him overconfident…

11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. 12 He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. 13 Calling ten of his…

A Parable Alight, let’s get back into the Word the morning. Looking at the Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19 . So what’s a mina? A Mina is a measure of currency. It’s about 100 drachmas. So what’s a drachma? its money. A Mina is about 100 drachmas. Like a Benjamin is 100 bucks. But in that day, a Mina…

Face to Face 12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. Job 42:5–6 (ESV) 5 I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you; 6 therefore I despise myself, and repent in dust and ashes.”…

11 As they heard these things, he proceeded to tell a parable, because he was near to Jerusalem, and because they supposed that the kingdom of God was to appear immediately. 12 He said therefore, “A nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and then return. 13 Calling ten of his…

Disciples don't quit until DO gets DONE

Jesus still continuing towards Jerusalem and drawing ever so close. Notice that it is stated that the reason Jesus teaches this parable is becasue the people supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately. The purpose of this parable is to set the record straight about the coming of…

This morning is our third Sunday of Missions Emphasis and the 1st Sunday of Lent Saturday morning, everyone on our email list received from me a message with the subject line: How can Lent deepen our experience of giving? I am going to answer that question, but before I do. Let’s reorient ourselves .…

Today we begin a new sermon series that will support our annual missions emphasis and take us into the first two weeks of Lent. Investing in the Kingdom: A Biblical View of Stewardship, Money, and Giving Sometimes when pastors preach on these topics, the effect, if not the intent, is to shame the congregation…

Introduction 11 Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately. 12 Therefore He said: “A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to return. 13 So he called…

What is true freedom? True freedom only comes from God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty. 16 Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as bondslaves of God. How do you get freedom?…

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…

Palm Sunday is traditionally celebrated as a time of joy. And yet it leads directly into a great tragedy. How do these fit together? What message was Jesus trying to send through the way he staged his entry into Jerusalem? Join me as I explore this puzzle.

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…

I. The Citizens’ Revealed Hatred ( Lk 19:14 , 27 ) II. A Servant’s Love ( Lk 19:11-13 , 20-23 ) III. The Nobleman’s Desire ( Lk 19:16-18 , 24-26 )

Jesus tells a parable to help his disciples understand that the Kingdom will not be established immediately as he arrives in Jerusalem - instead he will be "going away" to be crowned king before returning with all power and authority. In the parable he helps his disciples understand how they are to conduct themselves as servants while he is away: to put what they have been given to work for him.

Today we are looking at Matthew 25 . This is part of our Understanding Bible Prophecy Series for the summer. Matthew 25 is actually a continuation of Jesus’ instructions to his disciples upon their asking, “When will these things happen?” In Matthew 24 , Jesus disciples were asking Jesus when the temple…

Jericho… as Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem He goes through Jericho. WHY ? In Verse 35 we see He is approaching Jericho (a particular path) and interacts with a blind man In Verse 1 we see He is passing through Jericho (this is not His destination)… Jerusalem is! The people following Him know this and…

Eggshells Introduction: EggShell story. It is futile to try to glue the eggshell back together. It has no value. You were never intended to stay in that environment. Some of you are living your life trying to glue eggshells back together together. You are trying to appease people that are no longer a…

Introduction: Have you ever played the game, “Bigger and Better?” You take $1 and you try to use it to trade for something more valuable. Then you take that and try to trade for something even more valuable. You keep doing that over and over and over again and each team meets back at a certain time to…

Do you invest in the Kingdom of God? Are you saved?

Intro; This morning we looked at how “God’s Timing Is Perfect.” Even though we live in a world where we don’t like to wait for anything, we learned three things about God’s timing; His timing brings Him the greatest glory His timing teaches us to trust Him by waiting on Him His timing increases our faith…

TEXT: JAMES 5:1-6 | IF RUST COULD SPEAK INTRO ILLUSTRATION : As a child, every year at Christmas time we would pull out an old VHS tape. It had recorded on it various Christmas movies and commercials that my parents had recorded off the tv. I’m not entirely sure if there were any recording licenses violated…

Introduction: Many of us in here this morning made at least one New Years' resolution. We want to be fitter. We want to travel more. We want to read through the whole Bible. We want to deepen relationships. Resolutions are made because we want something different in our lives. We want to make a change…