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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…

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…

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…

Today is a special Sunday, because it is Easter. Why do we celebrate Easter? Because we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. If you look all throughout Paul’s teachings, he is always quick to point out the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is why we celebrate Easter. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus…

Equipped and Empowered Luke 9:1-9 Most of you know that I spent a large majority of my adult life waiting tables for a living. I was pretty good at my job. Part of that was b/c I did it for so long, the other part was b/c I had good trainers. In every restaurant I worked in I would eventually become…

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: An ambassador is a diplomatic official who is sent out to be a representative of their sender. Many countries of our world have ambassadors that are sent out to represent them. Everything that they do or say should align with their nation’s values and ideals. They are not sent as individuals…

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…

Introduction Since the 3rd century before Christ (about the time of Alexander the Great), smallpox has killed more than half a billion people. In 18th century Europe, people would scratch themselves with smallpox to give themselves a mild case of the disease. This mild case would train your immune system…

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…

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…

Jesus shares his mission with his disciples, but his unique authority is further recognized and is demonstrated in another astonishing nature miracle.

Verses 1-3 As Jesus goes to His hometown of Nazareth, some of the the people who have known Him most if not all of His life are blown away at His teaching and display of power that we know is the evidence that His teaching is from God, but that they are rejecting. The people of Nazareth are too familiar…

Introduction Luke has shown us lots of miracles. Ch. 4 Jesus cast a demon out of a man who was in the synagogue. Then he healed Peter’s mother-in-law and lots of other people. Ch. 5 Jesus has Peter catch this miraculous load of fish after they had been working all night for nothing. Cleanses a leper…

To Be, or Not to Be? Commitment to self, or commitment to Christ? Prayer: God, show me the way to the cross. It is still hard to understand why the Son of God would let mortal men condemn Him to such a horrible death. What love you demonstrated in that act! Show me how to demonstrate that same love to…

Introduction Good morning once again from the Pastor’s cave. I trust your couch is comfy this morning. You have your snacks, popcorn, or cheerios I hope you have your bible or favorite bible app handy. I’ll share a little about when and how we might be able to reopen at the end of our time together this…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

Thank You From the depths of our hearts we want to thank you as a Church, the Elders, Pastor Caleb, for allowing us this opportunity to take this sabbatical. This has been an amazing time of growth for me as your pastor, and I am encouraged with the church as well, our men who preached from God’s Word…

Peace 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring…

I. COMPARING THE ENCOUNTERS II. THE FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT Luke 1:11–17 (ESV) — 11 And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord standing on the right side of the altar of incense. 12 And Zechariah was troubled when he saw him, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, “ Do not be afraid , Zechariah,…

Isaiah 61:1-3 ^= Thoughts for me as I am preaching (Memory Joggers) $= Key points What is hope to you? Hope has two definitions the first is a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen , or is a feeling of trust. Ask yourself which one do you aline with? ^ Think of the people Isaiah’s…

Where are you looking for hope? Are you looking for it in the economy? Are you looking for it in family? Are you looking for it in a spouse? Are you looking for it in a secure job? Are you looking for it in a leader? Are you looking for it in a friend? Where do we find hope? When we look in the wrong…

Power and Authority What does power and authority mean? Do people today have power and authority? We previously have seen that Jesus commissioned the twelve ( Lk9:1-11 ). Limited commission for the task at hand then. The commission come with specific instructions. Do we have a commission today that we…