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A church was debating what color to paint the church building. One group passionately wanted white, while another was equally passionate about painting it blue. After several heated discussions, they finally decided to settle it with a vote. In the end, white won by a narrow margin. The next Sunday,…

Mark 6:1–6 (NIV84) 1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does…

We need reminders. We do not always get things right the first time. We must continue to be reminded of what we should know and do know in order to live out our faith well. Life can be exhausting. As a church we know this to be true right now. We have had a long 5 weeks hosting 4 funerals. Church we…

1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! 3 Isn’t…

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…

It’s always a joy to return to a place that was so formative for me. For those who do not know me, I attended and served here during the majority of my college years and was blessed by the teachings, friendships, mentors, discipleship, and everything else that came as being part of this church. I pray…

I’m going to be real right now… NO CAP? Jesus taught things that made people walk away from Him. Jesus never hid what following Him would cost people. He was honest. What I’m going to tell you is the truth. And if your motive for doing “christiany” things like going to church, reading the bible, praying,…

Expository preaching on Matthew 8.

Good morning church Announcements: Next Saturday - Youth Fundraiser, Couples dinner Tonight - Youth Group Wednesday Night - Children and Adult Bible Study Pray - Preach. We know the church is to behave as a hospital for sinners. Sometimes we look more like a nursing home, other times we look more like…

This week, we change from the faith of the Canaanite woman who requested mercy for her daughter to Jesus continuing to heal many. 29 Jesus went on from there and walked beside the Sea of Galilee. And he went up on the mountain and sat down there. 30 And great crowds came to him, bringing with them the…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Potluck next Sunday April 30 after church. Bring your favorite dish, bring a friend! Men’s Work-bee is Saturday May 6 at 8am. Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC! We are so glad that each of you have joined us this morning to worship God in Spirit and…

1 Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. 2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such…

Our Scripture lesson today is taken from Luke 4:14-15 : And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. May God bless this, the reading of His holy and infallible…

1 He left there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. “Where did this man get these things?” they said. “What is this wisdom that has been given to him, and how are these miracles…

Just too Ordinary Mark 6:1–13 (ESV) Introduction Jesus left Capernaum and travelled southward into the hill country until he came to the village where he had spent his youth and the early years of his maturity. Jesus returned to Nazareth as would a rabbi , accompanied by his disciples. Our Lord returns…

Have you prayed for healing and it hasn't happened yet? Are you waiting for God or is he waiting for you? Is there something hindering your healing, preventing God from doing what He wants to do for you? Today we explore possible ways the enemy keeps his sickness going.

21 They went into Capernaum, and right away he entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and began to teach. 22 They were astonished at his teaching because he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not like the scribes. 23 Just then a man with an unclean spirit was in their synagogue. He cried out,…

A Contrast in Faith He left there and came to his hometown, and his disciples followed him. When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. “Where did this man get these things?” they said. “What is this wisdom that has been given to him, and how are…

Contrasting the blessings to doubting people and believing people.

Intro Our culture has become more and more dishonoring. People show no respect to the flag, to the police, to their parents, to each other, and to themselves. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. We want to teach 6 “A son honors his father, and a servant…

Most of you have seen the logo for RCA. It pictures a small black and white dog, head cocked with a puzzled look on its face, looking into the horn of an old Victrola record player. You may even know the name of that picture—“His Master’s Voice.” But have you ever wondered why the dog looks confused…

Pay Honor to Whom Honor is Owed Today I wan to the talk about Honor. Screen Romans 13:7 (ESV) 7 Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed. τιμή timē honor; value; price Screen Romans 12:9–10…

Let us pray…Gracious and Loving God, as we come before you this day, our hearts are full of love for you and the life of your Son, our minds are full of the things that we need to do yet today and in this coming week, and our eyes cannot escape all that flashes before them as we scan the TV, computer,…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, as we come before you today, we pray for hearts focused on you, for ears trained to your still speaking voice, and eyes to see clearly the path you have laid before us, Amen. The Invitation I know in the last year this does not or has not happened much but think back…