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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…

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…

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…

Matthew 13.24-43 Remember that the parable of the sower revealed that the kingdom is now making its way into hearts that are hard, with pressures, failure and yet produce crops. 24 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field,…

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…

Deficient Disciples Luke 9:37-50 Have you ever been around someone who just doesn’t get it? Like your teaching them or training them on something. And no matter how many times you go over it the connection never gets made. Sometimes your spend time and it’s like two steps forward an 4 steps back. I imagine…

No Looking Back Luke 9:51-62 A few years ago, Corrie and I had to take a trip to San Antonio. When we told the kids where we were going, Levi asked if we could visit the Alamo. What a remarkable story the Alamo has. From Feb 23 to March 6, 1836 about 200 men defended this small mission. Fighting for…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:24 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 Review Three Weeks Three Weeks of Sorrow 7 Consolations: Introduction Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 7:12-11:24 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 14 But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, And my Lord has forgotten me.” Comfort Vatomer Tzion Picture…

Big Idea: Those priveleged to be given faith must remain humble Subtitle: Our need for humility in Christ. Recap: Last week: Jesus tells them that suffering is coming. “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is about to be delivered into the hands of men.” But they did not understand this…

32 “Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. 33 “Heed instruction and be wise, And do not neglect it. 34 “Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at my doorposts. 35 “For he who finds me finds life And obtains favor from the Lord .…

Daniel’s Determination Luke 9 51 before we look at Luke this morning we are going to Daniel But Daniel set in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank; so he sought permission from the commander of the officials that he might not defile himself.…

Big Idea: Doing our mission for Jesus well requires an understanding of his heart for service 2 Parts of this sermon: How to deal with those who reject the gospel (51-56) How to understand the urgency of the mission (57-62) Intro: How we need to balance truths Truth: People who reject God are subject…

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…

Introduction: The word determination means firmness of purpose or resolve. Those who are determined are not thrown off by outside influences. They are focused on the task at hand. Yesterday was Veterans Day. We are appreciative of those who have had the determination and fortitude to fight for our nation…

Introduction: Have you ever had a day where everything seemed to go wrong. You stepped out of bed right onto your new glasses. The refrigerator died. The dog did his business on your new carpet. The toilet overflowed because your kid used way too much toilet paper. Your HVAC won’t kick on. And your car…

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…

Balancing Love and Truth John was committed to the truth, there is no doubt about that. From the beginning we see him as a spiritually aware man who sought to know and follow the truth. When we first encounter John, both he and Andrew are disciples of John the Baptist. But like Andrew, John without hesitation…

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…

Fire from Heaven Jesus is preparing to pass through Samaria. He was heading to Jerusalem for the final Passover, which He knew would culminate in His death, burial, and resurrection. If we ever wonder why James and John were called the Sons of Thunder, let’s look at Luke 9:51-56 for the response they…

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…

Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world…

Introduction This is the second week of review. Review of what we do here at our church in the area of discipleship. This morning I am going to take you once again to the passage found in Colossians 3:12-17 As many of you know, and for those of you who don’t know, I was raised a prairie boy. Right in…

Introduction This Torah Portion goes from Numbers 25:10-30:1 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he…

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and from our crucified, risen, and ascended Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. I am not much of a sports fan, but I do have teams that I’ll pay a little attention to. The first is the San Francisco Giants, of whom I have been a fan since childhood. The other is the…

Today we resolve conflicts in the bible. How do we work through the challenge of Christ with the challenge of life? This passage presents the concern at hand. Jesus is doing an ordinary thing - walking to Jerusalem and this seems to forfeit the extraordinary thing of Conversions and miracles. But the…