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How do you measure greatness? Do you measure greatness by someones performance in something? Do you measure greatness by someones title or position? Do you measure greatness by what others think of someone? Or, do you measure greatness by what God’s word says about greatness? Oxford dictionary: (N) the…

John 6:1-14 1 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He sat with His disciples. 4 Now the Passover,…

Teaching We have seen many teachings from Jesus on our journey. About faith About the word About ministering to others About God’s provision. Last week we ended with the feeding of the 5,000 and many call this the end of the “Great Galilean Ministry” as Luke puts it that spanned from Lk4:14-9:17 . It…

Teaching, training, to practical application Jesus had many disciples, of which he named twelve apostles. There has been much teaching as they journeyed with Jesus. Many examples set before them. Their faith has been called into question and to grow. (Transition) Today we are going to see the training…

Miracle of Feeding the Five Thousand Luke 9:10–17 One of my favorite things we do as a church is our monthly fellowship dinner. I love the fellowship, sharing of the Lord’s Supper, and eating a meal together. However, one of the thoughts that always looms over my mind is the worry about if there is going…

Align Yourself A Christian’s Motive To magnify the beauty , goodness , and or greatness of God Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. What you go to do or say represents the Lord Jesus Christ. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the…

Thursday is Independence Day for us here in America. We live in the greatest nation in this history of the world and it’s because our founders based it on both the Bible and a Judeo Christian belief system. What I want to do is look briefly at the parallels between the United States’ founding fathers’…

Big Idea: We are not saved by fear of God or interest in Jesus but in saving faith. people can show a certain fear of God but not bow to him Lightning: Luther had a close call and feared God, this led him to join a seminary Yet others have had near missed with death and still mock God If not with their…

Torah Portion : Numbers 4:21-7:89 Haftarah : Judges 13:2-25 Road Map Review Map of the Journey in the Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok We explained Zadok comes from the word Zaddik - righteous this is the High Priest in the Order of Melchizedek Introduction Torah Portion : Numbers 4:21-7:89 Haftarah…

Our mission - is to Glorify God, Equip the Saints, and to Share the Gospel. As a mission, this is the lens that we view all of the activity of our church - especially considering our time gathering together on Sunday mornings - because it is the center of our activity. Primarily - we Glorify God. That…

Reject the Gospel every one who is ever born has a soul that will go on for an eternity our body today is what the apostle Paul calls a tent in eternity we will receive a new tent/ body fit for the place we will inhabit for the rest of eternity God’s wrath against sin is going to be given perfect justice…

The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18 18-30 . V 18 young ruler of the synagogue people influencer rich a perfect catch for the kingdom we need to do whatever it takes to get this man through the door this man wants to become a follower but a follower of whom? Good teacher, not LORD Jesus knows his heart when…

Good Morning. Today we are going to begin our journey through the Gospel of Luke. If you have your Bibles go with me to Luke chapter 1. Luke chapter 1 verses 1-4 give us the prologue or introductory act into what this Gospel is all about. Luke is the author of this Gospel as well as the book of Acts,…

Setting The Scene Peter James and John went up on the mountain of transfiguration The other 9 could not cast out a demon they were frustrated the scribes were arguing with them in another account we find Jesus paying Peters temple tax Jesus has told them 2ce that He was going to die on the cross Some…

Up On The Mountain On the Mount of Transfiguration Peter James and John saw the Glorified Jesus They saw God they got a glimpse of eternity Lets build booths for us to stay here but there was no staying on the mountain V 36 they kept silent on the mountain they experienced eternity Now they have to come…

Late fall has us preparing for winter and celebrating the harvest. For most of us, not living close to the land, it is far more symbolic than it once was, but we still have a vestigial, cultural celebration of harvest. Looking for themes of harvest in the Bible is fruitful (pun intended). We run across…

The Harvest is Plentiful Can you remember the best teacher you ever had? It could be a school teacher or a co-worker, or simply a mentor who taught you the ropes and how to live life well. When I was in Seminary, my favorite professor was Dr. Jim Shaddix. Dr. Shaddix is an unassuming man. There’s nothing…

The Transfiguration Luke 9:28-36 When we read and study the NT we need to understand that it isn’t a stand alone piece of literature. I remember I was listening to a professor who was teaching through the book of Matthew. And he said something that stuck with me. He said opening up your bible and beginning…

Compassion Compassion, what does it mean? Can you give an example of compassion? Compassion (N): sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. We finished last week with Lk9:11 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and welcoming them, He began speaking to…

Jesus commands us to have faith, and he gives faith to those he loves. The mountaintop experience is followed by service The physical and the spiritual are often connected The faith of the congregation impacts the kingdom impact Luke 9:37–43 (ESV) On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain,…

What would you be willing to die for? Hyperbole and literally People have said: Hyperbole: 1. Food and Drink : • “That chocolate cake is to die for.” • “This coffee is to die for.” • “Her homemade lasagna is to die for.” 2. Fashion and Style : • “Those shoes are to die for.” • “That designer dress is…

Big idea: Jesus Christ has the power to create He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.…

Big Idea: Urgent missions require action A time to consider what is needed, what is essential, for our mission as believers. What is the Main Mission? To proclaim the Kingdom of God is here. To make disciples of Jesus. What is needed for that? Stage lighting sound system live stream big name speakers…

For the past several weeks, we have been reading where everywhere Jesus goes, people have been asking the question, who is this man Jesus? When He calmed the storms, who is this man that even the winds and waves obey Him. When He cast the demons out, who is this man that even the spirits listen to Him…

This Week’s Theme: He (Christ) Is Risen! Word of the Week is Resurrection: It is a rising again; chiefly, the revival of the dead of the human race, or their return from the grave, particularly at the general judgment. By the resurrection of Christ, we have the assurance of the future resurrection of…