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Pastor Michael Mehring I want to take us on a journey — a journey of the last few days of Jesus life— we will be Going… —from the garden — through the trial — to the cross — engaged in the battle of the ages — and finishing with the victory!! Let’s begin from the garden Jesus was facing Substitution…

Know Thyself The Goal of Humility 1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition…

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…

We have three weeks left of our series in the book of Luke. I want to remind you that we will be moving right into the book of Acts when we finish Luke. Acts was the second letter that Luke wrote to Theophilus. In Acts we will look at the church and how it began. But for now, we are towards the end of…

Forgiveness Good morning Church! Today is my favorite day of the whole year, and I hope it becomes yours as well. Let me tell you why. There is a verse in the book of Acts, it is actually a quote of the Apostle Paul, but it is an echo of my heart. Check it out with me... 24 But my life is worth nothing…

Anguish & Art van Gogh Asylum distressed state of mind anguish recognised in Jesus a pain that refelected his own reality Painting draws us into the scene barrenness first hint of spring dark tree in the centre under the eaves - a view onto sunlit hills of green figure in the shadows van Gogh? Jesus?…

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…

Luke 22:39–46 (ESV) — 39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” 41 And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed,…

Intro This is a topic requested by you on the survey. Forgiveness Forgiveness is at the heart of what it means to be a Christian. The Bible has a lot to say about it so buckle up. One day Jesus said to his disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does…

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…

“MEMORIAL DAY” I lived near Arlington Cemetery for many years and have visited it numerous times. It is impressive; it has rituals and ceremonies, at the Tomb of the unknowns, there is a constant patrol, a guard ceremony. It shows that the honor of this dead unknown soldier has honor in death, and is…

We are talking about love. Last week, we discussed that love should be the basis of everything a Christian does. But, what truly is love? Paul wrote that without love, we are nothing. But, what is love? Let’s read what Paul wrote: If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I…

There are a lot of things that we can and have taken away from these pages in scripture. However, there are only two things we are going to look at today. 1) The willingness of an individual to submit to God’s will and 2) That God is close to those that are seen as the powerless and the forgotten in…

Prayer meeting last week and this week. I would like them to continue. My vision is that we would have evening service at 6 and prayer meeting at 7; we’re not there yet. 39 And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. 40 And when he came to the…

Introduction How many have said or did something they’ve regretted Sometimes this feeling immediate - and sometimes after reflection you feel this way “If only...” What is the culprit - Self Control Hospitals, morgues, divorce courts, criminal courts, unemployment lines, prisons, are full of people who…

Intro: One of the things we need to understand about the past generation of Jewish people during the time of Christ and even after his life was that Angels were a big deal. Angels assisted in giving the law to Moses and there where angels who would speak to Godly saints. So, I want us to keep all of…

2 Corinthians 5:14-19 2Cor 5:14-19 “For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. From now on, therefore,…

His Humility, Our Hope Hope! It is a word that is loaded with all sorts of meaning, and points to the future. For example, I could say — and probably would for that matter — “I hope the sun keeps shining so I can go for a bike ride this afternoon!” Or, if you’re not a bike rider, maybe you’re hopeful…

Introduction What keeps you up at night? I went to the almighty source, Google, and found out the following: Your environment Your eating habits Your exercise routine Your mental state What keeps you up at night One person wrote: If you have an occasional sleepless night, you’re living in the real world.…

Introduction Welcome back this Sunday. If you were with us last Sunday we ended with a bombshell being dropped on the disciples. I wonder how many of you enjoy watching shows that leave you with a suspenseful closing scene at the end of the year, only to leave you waiting for several months of anticipation.…

Introduction: Two reasons make this message timely. One, this is the season when many begin to ponder the sacrifice of Christ. Two, we are participating in communion tonight and in doing so, we are told to remember something very specific. I. Pressure II. Prayer III. Possibilities

We have seen Jesus have the passover meal with His disciples. Predict who was about to betray Him and that the disciples would leave. Now he is going to the the garden to do the thing that always seems to refresh Him. Pray. Luke 22:39-46 Prayer v.39 Prayer Was Regular Jesus we see getting away from the…

This morning I want us to focus our minds on our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. In one of the most wonderful and glorious moments in history, and yet one of the most incomprehensible and mysterious moments in history, Jesus Christ, the Eternal Son, very God of very God, entered the world and became like…