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We live in a time when many things are being redefined. ideas of gender, relationships, etc Jesus did not redefine family. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever He and the Father are one Family is designed by God and to be honored Christ affirms family values He addressed divorce several times…

Last week we ended with the first three verses of Luke 8 . If you missed last week, be sure and go back and catch up with this series. I believe it was a powerful message last week that you need to get a hold of. Today, I want you to know that Jesus wants us to receive. Jesus has so many truths that…

Storms of life In life we will have tribulations ( Jn16:33 ) 33 I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.” well maybe the scripture itself…

Listen Well Luke 8:1-21 How many of you have heard the phrase, “God gave you one mouth and two ears so you should listen more than you talk.” This is usually said to those of us who speak to much and listen too little. It’s funny just a couple of weeks ago at the Ice cream social I was talking about…

Parables Defined: “to cast along side” An earthly story with a heavenly application. In some 40 plus parables, taking up about 1/3 of Jesus teaching, it was to give instruction to those who had ears to hear in preparation for kingdom living. A parable uses something common, well known and and paints…

Big idea: Jesus has been proven, so we must trust in him Jesus’ power was shown: In his very words In creation obeying his word His Strength is made perfect in our weakness should encourage us to trust in him Appeal to Authority fallacy: A fallacy is an error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid,…

One day he got into a boat with his disciples, and he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, and as they sailed he fell asleep. And a windstorm came down on the lake, and they were filling with water and were in danger. And they went and woke him, saying, “Master,…

“No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care then how you hear, for to the…

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…

Authority of Jesus Luke 8:22-39 Last week we examined Jesus’ first major parable in Luke’s gospel as well as a couple of parables about what it means to follow Jesus. Jesus stressed in those teachings how important it was to listen well to what he says. And we talked about how listening well didn’t just…

5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” 6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. Fishing was hard work The catch was ++Not a trophy ++Not to display…

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 Master of the Wind Do you have Jesus on Board ? 15 Good understanding giveth favour: But the way of transgressors is hard. Storms like this are very common on the Sea of Galilee. The Sea of Galilee is an unusual body of water. It is relatively small (thirteen miles long, seven miles wide); but it…

Martyred James was killed by the sword in Acts Andrew in Greece died by crucifixion Philip unknown Bartholomew Flayed alive, stoned, beheaded Thomas impaled Simon the zealot crucified, sawed in half, crucified Thaddeus ax blows that severed his head Matthew sword James son of Alpheus crucified Peter…

Introduction: A friend of mine named Marvin just jumped out of an airplane…twice. For those of you who are risk averse, this picture is probably the most terrifying thing in the world to you. Jumping out of an airplane and free-falling some 1300 feet does not seem to be your cup of tea. However, I’m…

Introduction: Light is necessary for sight. Without light no one could see anything. The eye only sees because light passes through the cornea, hits the retina (or back of the eye), and then sends electrical signals to the brain via the optic nerve. The image is then formed in the brain. The eye is such…

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…

IF we ask moms to tell us about their family… they often touch their heart If I ask you to point to yourself… you point to your heart The heart is what we give… not organs or limbs Heart Power The heart is what feeds ever relationship. The heart… not the muscle… but the core of who we are. We know the…

My wife says I have selective hearing… but the truth is I’m not listening. It’s not that I’m not listening to her, I’m not listening to anything. I’m in my own head. How does she know? Because she can see my listening? No, because I’m not responding. Responding shows our listening... One of the best…

today - series Redeeming your time. What does the term redeeming your time even mean? Does God really care how we spend our time today and every day? Let’s look at the Bible to see what it says. The term Redeeming Your Time comes from the book of Ephesians. After teaching about the Gospel of Grace in…

Our battles are different than we anticipate In Christ: we have stability to face whatever may come. Marry’s battle Luke 1:26-38 She knew she would be looked down on. She knew she might be called a harlot. Matt 23:33 33 You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?…

The Sermon on the Mount Opening Before we dive into the text this morning I would like to say a few things to preface our text. We are going to be talking about standards today, and our habits good or bad stem from our standards, so as Christians where should our standards come from? This is the question…

Jesus displays his unique power over both teh natural elements and supernatural oppression.