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Main Preaching Theme: Jesus’ deliberate plan of heading towards the cross was for the atonement of our sin. Main Preaching Intention: I believe that people will be struck by the deliberate actions of Jesus on their behalf and that they will respond with gratitude and action. Scene 1: Jesus has a plan,…

Introduction In a world that often blurs the lines between gender roles, the concept of biblical complementarity becomes more critical than ever. Especially with so many Christians having grown up in a family environment that is completely alien to what the Bible prescribes. And as someone who grew up…

Belize Recap 2024 Good morning. Today we are going to do something a little bit different with the sermon time. I wanted to give Kenan and Ryne an opportunity to share some of the experiences we had in Belize on mission but I also wanted to use it as an opportunity not just to share experiences but to…

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…

Welcome... Introduce Self... Pray... Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they…

Destined to Serve “If they listen and obey God, they will be blessed with prosperity throughout their lives. All their years will be pleasant. We live in a day and age where Power, prestige, fame and position top the ranks of the worlds most desired! The Words of our Lord and Savior tell a very different…

1 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name…

Scripture Reading & Title Turn to and read Matthew 20:20-28 . Title - Let Him Be Let Him Be The Desire Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him , and desiring a certain thing of him. And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my…

Walking Together: Purpose Ephesians 4:7-16 Central Truth: God has included me in His P urposes of B lessing ! -- What ‘Purposes’ Drive my Life? -- Matt. 20:25-28 , 1 Peter 2:9-12 The Manner of my W alk is defined by the manner of my C onnection to God’s W ork . < Ephesians 4:1-6 > < Ephesians 4:17-5:20…

Let the Little Children Come to Me INTRODUCTION Now when Jesus finished these sayings, he left Galilee and went to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan River. Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. Then some Pharisees came to him in order to test him. They asked, “Is it lawful to divorce…

Carrying on the Kingdom Pre-Introduction: Set timer, introduce, Introduction: I want to talk about turning points. Every good story has a turning point. Good literature always has a point in the story where the main character has something that happens, or some fact is revealed that makes for the turning…

Titus 1-2 Good morning church! We are starting a short little letter this morning by the name of Titus. Just so you are aware, we will move through this book quickly as much of the material is similar to what we saw in 1 and 2 Timothy. Titus 1:1–4 (NKJV) 1 Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of…

The constitution is a great example of using force to contain anxiety. "We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves…

Our title for today is "Being A Servant of Christ" Our Scripture is taken from the Book of John 2:1-11 Here is a miracle filled with Insight Into Christian Service. 11 For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” Insights Into Christian Service 1 On the third…

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)?

Introduction Well it’s the new year for me in preaching, as I have been out of the pulpit for three weeks. It has been refreshing to listen to others speak God’s Word and for me to see both the written Word being spoken, shown and the people responding. Thank you for the folks who have been speaking…

*Song: “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” Lord I lift Your name on high Lord I love to sing Your praises I'm so glad You're in my life I'm so glad You came to save us You came from heaven to earth To show the way From the earth to the cross My debt to pay From the cross to the grave From the grave to the…

What does it mean to be a servant? A person under tribute, a bonds person or slave, by right of purchase, pledge for indebtedness, or indenture (legal agreement, contract, or document). As we look at the upcoming Experiencing God, one of the first things we must establish is - what is our relationship…

November 20th 5:00 we will join our sending church Living Hope for a Thanksgiving dinner. There will be no Wednesday Bible study Thanksgiving week. INTRODUCTION Our message today is on serving. If you want to know how I come up with the topics for our messages, I’ll show you. I extract them from the…

Influencing Change. Called to Lead: The Grounded Leader. Presented by OrLando Yarborough III Opening passage: Matthew 4:18–20 (NKJV) · At the age of 6 when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior, I knew my life was changed but I didn't know the full extent of that change. · I knew I was saved…

25 But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 26 It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, Thesis: According to God, being first, having authority,…

Would you agree that a disciple-maker is a leader? 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God.…

25 “And indeed, now I know that you all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, will see my face no more. 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all men . 27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves…

Christ is the way. . . Christ is the way, way more than we think, or ask as it says in (Eph3:20) and as we look at our passage today we learn another aspect of this. (Insert Christ is more PowerPoint slide here) Christ is more than the way to: God, Life and Truth Love, Joy and Peace Unity, Prayer, Forgiveness…

Big Idea of the Message: Jesus called His disciples to accept that His death was necessary, and its purpose was to redeem all humanity. Self-Desire Why does the Bible speak so much about peoples “self-desire”; Because people, in my opinion, are more so focused on self (me, myself and I) that we will…