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1 In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.…

Intro We sang the song Come Thou Fount, It is one of my favorite songs. The lyrics are a call to God to for help and God’s response. God’s response even though we are prone to wander. Raising an ebenezer is raising a stone of Help. It is a reference to a story found in 1 Sam 7 . 12 Then Samuel took a…

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…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1–10 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said Sometimes, you can feel alone even when you are with the one you love, especially when they…

Intro One of the greatest mental and emotional needs we have is to feel valuable… that our life matters… that we are worthwhile and that we made a difference. Life cycle - start work… build a career and or wealth… then start trying to do something that matters. In our society today, we typically find…

Fear there are different types types of fear in God’s Word there is the fear fear of God because of sin and the punishment of sin there is also the fear/ reverence of God that we as Christians should have the christian church used to be known as God fearers the person who has not been regenerated is…

Sunday Service for Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2024

The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good. For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord , and he ponders all his paths. O Lord , you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out…

Dangers of Passivity Luke 12:1-12 I want to tell you a story that happened in the 1940s during WWII. The Nazi party was trying to gain popularity throughout Germany and one of the ways they sought to do that was through the church. So what they attempted was to create a “pro-Nazi” faction within the…

Introduction: I’m sure most of us have used a hammer at one point or another. Some of us may have fond memories of accomplishment. Others may have terrible memories of pain in your thumb. Either way we know that a hammer is used with force. We have adopted an expression in modern times that we call “dropping…

I. Introduction Update on life I’l be taking the new role of senior pastor at a grace called Grace Bible Church of Cedar Ridge It is in Grass Valley, California, which is about 1 hour north of Sacramento Beautiful area that we’re excited to move to And our family was welcomed well, so we’re super excited…

The holiday season can be a wonderful time for friends and family. Thanksgiving which we celebrate this Thursday has a long history in our country. In November 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest proved successful, Governor William Bradford organized a celebratory feast and invited a group of…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Title and start Catch.. Lucien of Antioch (an early Christian believer) said, ‘A…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2.Memory verse For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Title What are some valuable ministry tasks people do? Chris Mueller writes "Women thought being a godly woman meant they must be a ministry speaker, write books…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Bible memory And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Title Catch- What do angels get to see that we do not? Angels are amazing They are said to…

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. INTRODUCTION Definition of Fear Cause and Affects How Fear Affect Our Faith Letting Go of Fear Fear Defined A feeling of distress or unease caused by…

Proverbs is a difficult book, full of contradictions, puzzles and straightforward no-brainers. How should a Christian treat this ancient collection of wisdom? Does it have any value for us in the distant 21st Century, almost three millenia removed from its origins? Join us as we introduce our study on Proverbs, wisdom for life.

I. Introduction All true believers receive their authority and power from God is a common one in the Bible. This closely with the fact that believers should not fear what man can do to them, but rather fear God, who holds eternity in his hands. II. Believers do not operate on their own authority! Paul…

Why Did God Command the Destruction of Nations? Part 2 So here are the four doctrines, or topics, that we are looking into to help us understand this passage: The holiness of God Sin (and the dangers it brings) God’s Wrath God’s Sovereignty (In everything, including salvation) We return this morning…

Good News For The Religiously Tired Deconstruction, Discontent, and Deconversion These are hot topics right now within the American Church. One of the opening sermons of this series delt with these topics. There are many podcasts, YouTube videos, articles, and TikTok's that approach the subject. Some…

21 He also said to them, “Is a lamp brought in to be put under a basket or under a bed? Isn’t it to be put on a lampstand? 22 For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed, and nothing concealed that will not be brought to light. 23 If anyone has ears to hear, let him listen.” 24 And he said…

Love, defend, provide, inspire, relate, understand, heal, partner, trustworthy, affectionate, patient, kind, respectful, attentive, compassionate, empathetic, open, capable, safe. These are all qualities that one would want to expect from a good father. These are not always, nor ever completely the quality…

Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... Heavenly Father, thank you for another day in which we can freely gather and worship you. Reveal yourself to our hearts. Give me grace as I preach your word and teach us all through the power of your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Then Amalek came and fought with…

The providence of God is His almighty and everywhere present power, whereby as it were by hand, He upholds and governs heaven, earth and all creatures; so that herbs and grass, rain and drought, fruitful and barren years, meat and drink, health and sickness, riches and poverty, yea, and all things come,…

Review From sermon last week, this week, and next week, are ways for us to consider how we might resist our enemy , living courageous holy lives for Christ, who is the victor over our enemies! Last week, we look at a few observations about our enemy and observations about being faithful under attack.…