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TEXT: GALATIANS 5:22 | THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT : LOVE INTRO ILLUSTRATION : For years I had gone to my friend Jeremiah’s house. His family had an old farmhouse style home with ruff cut wood floors and exposed beams. When you walked through the door of there house you were greeted with a small table and…

As we’re continuing in worship today, I want to give you four things to pray about. Pray for Sam. Her dear husband, Austin Sthole passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday evening. Sam, we are so sorry for your loss. Pray for two in our congregation that have recent cancer diagnoses. Pray for Joel Shipman…

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…

Text The book of Jonah is a masterclass in irony. We saw this several times in chapter one, most glaringly in Jonah seeking to outrun God in a ship on the sea, and then later confessing that The Lord is the the maker of the sea and the dry land. And here in this song that Jonah sings in the belly of…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5 | DON’T BE BEWITCHED INTRO EXPLANATION : Paul passionately closed out chapter 2 with incredible verses I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved…

A life in view What are all of the best things that have happened in your life over: Your last 5 years: I came here to serve as your pastor, We have seen people be saved, recommit their lives to Jesus, and be baptized. Your last 10 years: My family grew again to 8 people, We were part of an amazing home…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 Review Three Weeks discomfort. The physical Temple person. study of Torah. Evil Inclination Introduction Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations:…

TEXT: MALACHI | THE LORD’S MESSENGER There are 12 books that have been given this title of “Minor Prophets” Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi These 12 books cover a period of roughly 400 years. INTRO : Nearly a century has passed since the completion…

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines…

I’m not sure if you would agree with me, but I find sometimes things that are shocking seem even more difficult to hear when it comes from certain individuals. It could just be a media storm in a teacup, but I heard yesterday that the Church of England had issued a statement encouraging worshippers to…

Why are the Pharisees always arguing with Jesus? the Written Torah (Torah she-be-Khetav) and the Oral Torah (Torah she-be-al Peh) Arguments & disputation: I state my interpretation, you state yours and, like iron sharpens iron, we seek Gods will together. Washing of hands - outrage or enquiry? Can’t…

1 The earth is the Lord ’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. 2 For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord ? Or who may stand in His holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted…

Matthew 16-17 Saving Private Ryan is probably not the first thing that would rise to the top of anyone’s mind while reading through the book of Matthew. It sure wasn’t for me. Extra-violent war film and all that. But one of the characters from that movie is, I think, of some relevance to the portion…

Where is Your Heart Introduce, Set Timer, Bible App, ACC app, handout (PRAY) INTRODUCTION When you were growing up did you ever saying the pledge of allegiance? It’s from french, from back in medieval times. -In midieval times the King owned every thing, but he would rent out his property in exchange…

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…

Traditions and Commandments Oh brother, today we are going to jump feet first into a mess and I’m going to hope I can hold my head above the surface. We are going further into “traditions” and how they can actually pull us AWAY from God. Now, let’s just jump into the conversation. Why do we hold on so…

Romans 9:1-5 Chapter nine starts a new section of the book of Romans. Chapters 9-11 speak directly about Israels place in all of this. The change from chapter eight to chapter nine is abrupt. The church has a logic question that is answered here in this section. The Jews are God’s chosen people with…

Alright, let’s look at the story and see what’s going on... Background: Jesus and Peter have just walked on the water They land at Gennesaret and the men brought all their sick to Him and heals all those who touched his cloak And then the Pharisees come to Jesus with a concern... They come to Jesus complaining…

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)?

Intro: What do you do every day? I’m talking the things you don’t have to do but you choose to do. Not eating or sleeping. Everyone does those and they are kind of needed. But what are you choosing to spend your time on? Some of those things that we choose are more necessary than others right? For instance…

Have you ever wanted to write a book? Me neither. Writing books is really hard. Reading books takes a while, I imagine writing one takes a little longer. Now, what’s funny is we’re a church of about 100 people, and we have several authors in our midst! Gene Poppino has helped write a book. Hannah Russell…

13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” 16 Simon…

1 Kings 15:25-16:28 We have always said this statement around here and it is a biblical one: All Scripture is profitable but it is not all as profitable. John 3:16 is much more profitable than 1 Chronicles and the first nine chapters in the here and now or more profitable than the scripture on ceremonial…

Our next event is October 30 with Salem We will join them for morning worship at 11:00 and come back that evening for a trunk-or-treat/chili cook off hay ride We will also take communion with them that day. This will be a great time of fellowship with our host church who has been such a blessing to us…

As we celebrate Mother’s Day today, I want us to consider a passage of scripture well known to us. A passage many of us had to memorize as children possibly, and for good reason! Yet, I believe it is a passage forgotten, or that holds less importance as we grow older in the church. The concept I want…