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Advent In our presiding bishop’s advent letter she reminded us: “In this time of waiting and preparation, let us: - Open our hearts to those struggling in poverty, loneliness, or despair. May we listen to their stories and respond with compassion. - Extend our hands by sharing our resources, talents,…

Today is our 24th week to be in the book of Luke. Including today we have just 4 weeks left. Over the next four weeks, we are looking at the last fews days of Jesus’ time here on earth. There are many verses to cover and we won’t spend a lot of time on each one. I know for many of you, you probably know…

Happy Church New Year everyone! What a beautiful grim Advent reading to get us going. I can’t believe I preached on the first half of this passage in Mark’s version two weeks ago and then Richard gets to preach on something else and then I get the second half again, this time in Luke! I can’t remember…

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…

I hope that all of you had a good thanksgiving this week. Perhaps you know the origins of our celebrating this day, it was Abraham Lincoln on October 3, 1863 who set this day. He said, “The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.…

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…

There is certain background in Daniel chapter nine that is essential to understand the events that will unfold in the following chapters of Revelation. The angel Gabriel gave Daniel a prophecy involving seventy weeks. Sixty-nine of these weeks are history but they constitute the most astonishing passage…

1 The word of the Lord that came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah. 2 “I will utterly sweep away everything from the face of the earth,” declares the Lord . 20 At that time I will bring you in, at the…

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…

Exodus 30:11-34:35 Review TORAH GPS I Do Mishpatim 10 Words Cornerstone Prism Ephod 144000 Introduction While as yet He had not made the earth or the fields, Or the primal dust of the world. When He prepared the heavens, I was there, When He drew a circle on the face of the deep, When He established…

Destruction & Deliverance Aright church, you know the drill. I’m going to read some scripture. We are going to listen to Jesus words to his disciples and his words to us. We are going to look at it’s immediate context and meaning. We are going to then unpack what it means for you and me today. It’s what…

This Torah Portion: Genesis 18:1-22:24 Introduction 10 Steps I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. I will bring the one -third through the fire, Will refine them as silver is refined, And test them as gold is tested. They will call on…

What are we watching for? How do we Prepare? 25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the…

The Prediction about the Temple and Jerusalem ( Luke 21:5-28 ). We learn about the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, and the destruction of the temple itself. However, the point of this is that: God wants us to be aware and be on alert for His return. Look at how Luke gave the introductory verses…

Luke 21:25-28 Now we come to one of the more difficult parts of this passage. Two ways to look at this passage. First Interpretation This is speaking of the end, the return of Jesus. We see cosmic upheaval at described in: Revelation 6:12 , 8:12 Christ returns in the clouds with glory. Second Interpretation…

Hope As I begin our sermon this morning, I want to begin with Scripture. As we’ve entered the Advent season, it serves as a reminder for all of us to realign our priorities and to turn once again back to our Lord. So I will invite our Reader in Residence, Drew, up here to read our scripture: “And there…

The points we looked at last week: v.6- Jesus speaks of the destruction of the temple. v.7- When will these things take place. The discourse to come is the answer to that question. v.22 & Luke 19:44 The reason this is happening is vengeance on the people for the rejection of the messiah. v.32- Jesus…

TITT: Jesus told his disciples of terrifying signs before his return. Jesus spoke of signs that cause anguish and perplexity, terror, and apprehension. How is that a positive message? Signs in the heavens with the sun, moon and stars shaking, and on the Earth with roaring and tossing seas. Any of these…

25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 And then they will…

A Kingdom Divided It was nearly 30 years ago watching on my television as the verdict came down the city exploded. Angry crowds burst into the streets. Windows were smashed at the malls. Fires were set and could be seen from the balcony of our apartment. Gun fire could be heard. Looting was rampant.…

As we move into this next passage we need to remember that this is prophecy. People get worked up when we speak of prophecy but we must remember to be considerate of one another because with prophecy, we don’t know. So I’m am going to do my best by the grace of God to unpack this passage for you, and…

The Promise to the Overcomer 21 The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. The genuine Christian, the one who overcomes by faith and is victorious over the world (cf. 1 John 5:4–5) (Walvoord), will join Christ not…