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1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. “Then” is elsewhere translated,”at that time”. You may ask, “at what time?” . It is at the onset of the consummated Kingdom..... we have been looking at Matthew’s parables, and repeatedly we have…

How many of you are familiar with the children’s program Awana? When I was growing up AWANA was at its peak in popularity and function. They changed a lot since those days, but at that time the emphasis was on Scripture memorization and discipleship. As part of the program, those in AWANA clubs could…

Pontius Pilate I am Pontius Pilate. And the only reason you recognise my name is because it features in your creed. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried… You sing about me. You talk about me. Whenever you talk about Jesus. During the reign of Tiberius Caesar I was made…

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…

You Can Run But You Can’t Hide Rev Thomas A. West, Sr September 08, 2024 Jonah 1:3-17 There are many people who has been called of God to do something and have obeyed. There are many people who have been called of God to do something, and ran from Him, instead of doing His will. Jonah was one who ran…

There have been a few times in my life where I wish I had one of those epic movie trailer voices. You know what I’m talking about. “Coming soon to theater near you” “The feature event of a lifetime” “An unprecedented multi media experience that will blow you away” The Lord has not gifted me in that way,…

20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. 22 And have mercy on some, who are doubting; 23 save others, snatching them out of the fire;…

Introduction Why I am doing this and not doing Matthew… Fully Man Virgin Birth Salvation must come from God. Virgin Birth made this possible by uniting full diety and full humanity in one person Virgin Birth makes possible Christ’s true humanity without inherited sin Human Weakness and Limitations Jesus…

One of, if not THE most classic kids game of all time has to be hide and go seek. I mean, does it really get any better than that? What kid doesn’t love going to hide some place and hoping they don’t get found, but also sorta hoping they do get found? Then there is always the thrill of the seeker, trying…

Introduction - 500 words! “But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out, and let the one who…

Allow the promises and prophecies of what will happen then, shape your faith in and mission with Christ here and now!

Today marks the first Sunday of the season of Advent. “it [is] a time of expectancy and preparation for Jesus’s arrival—which happened first in the incarnation (Jesus’s birth) and will happen again at his return. For some, Advent is a reminder to find rest in a season notoriously wrought with materialism,…

The imagers of God, eternal members in his family, have a lot more to do than cloud-lounging and singing. But discerning that requires grasping heavenly host (“angelic”) participation and reclaiming the nations currently under the dominion of evil, supernatural beings. A theology of the heavenly host…

There is certain background in Daniel chapter nine that is essential to understand the events that will unfold in the following chapters of Revelation. The angel Gabriel gave Daniel a prophecy involving seventy weeks. Sixty-nine of these weeks are history but they constitute the most astonishing passage…

Intro I drove out to Fallon this week. Part of that drive is on US50. What is that road’s nickname? “The loneliest road in America” I guess all the other roads have more friends! We say things sometimes that represent an idea, but we don’t say it directly. US50 is lonely = the travelers and towns on…

Redemption In Troubled Times Baby dedication today. A baby’s life highlights a situation we are all in. There is such promise in life. But there are certain hardships ahead. Struggles with things we don’t even yet know exist. Babies will have challenges in life they are entirely ill-equiped to handle,…

Introduction 1 Then as He went out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! ” 2 And Jesus answered and said to him, “Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” 3 Now…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Potluck downstairs immediately following church. We are looking for someone to take on our electronic directory. This would include updating, adding names, pictures, and printing off copies for those that desire paper copies, instead of electronic. Please see…

Introduction B’har [ bhar] = translated as on the mountain Fifth word in the Parashah (Torah Portion) and 32nd. weekly Torah portion in the annual cycle of the readings The Parashah tells us the laws of the Sabbatical year: Shmita- and limits the debt service ration REST and FREEDOM Only the FREE can…

Review Mark’s Mission: Jesus: Servant King Disciples: Becoming Disciples, and life in the Kingdom Jesus has anticlimactically entered Jerusalem, made some observations about a fig tree, and taught in the temple with people from every major sect trying to trap him in his words - Pharisees, Sadducees,…

Intro ; A couple of weeks ago I was told by a church member that I had skipped some scriptures while preaching through the Gospel of Mark. I told him I would be coming back to it after Easter, but I was thankful that someone noticed. So today we came back to that scripture found in Mark 13 . But before…

JESUS GIVES US DETAILS TO PROMOTE DISCIPLE MAKING NOT TO PREDICT DATES. When it comes to difficult passages we need to remember. . . THE MAIN THINGS ARE THE PLAIN THINGS AND THE PLAIN THINGS ARE THE MAIN THINGS. And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what…

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness…

Every 4 years in our great country we as citizens of the United States of America get to take part in a thing called an election. We vote for the best person we think can lead and guide our country in that of a President. We also have many state and local elections every year in which we also vote for…

1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2 for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and has avenged on…