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And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. In our culture imitation or mimics means that something or someone is a fake in place of the real…

In the heart of a once-thriving city, shadows lengthened over the cobblestone streets, as decay whispered through alleys and lingered in the air. And yet, no one seemed to notice. But amidst the decay and decline that now gripped every corner, one man became overwhelmed with a growing unease a certainty…

1 Give thanks to the Lord , for he is good; his faithful love endures forever. “The Lord” – Yahweh He is good – joyous, pleasing, desirable, friendly, lovely, deserving of esteem and respect. This “ Good One’s ” faithful love will last forever. God’s unfailing love, kindness, goodness is exemplified…

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge…

Today is special. Today we celebrate communion. We begin again with a fresh understanding of God’s grace. With the week in between Christmas and the new year, I am hopeful we have had some time of peace. That we have had some time of rest, and we have new joy in our lives. And that is an incredible thing.…

Perfection Alright, I now I’m going to get crucified for this one, but I had to... The Perfect Story: There was a perfect man who met a perfect woman. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve this perfect couple…

Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... Invite kids up... Reenact the Jacob and Esau story... Explain how foolish it was for Esau to trade everything he had for a bowl of soup! Read text I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.…

One of the most awesome things I have had the opportunity to do is start competitive shooting. The last time I was able to shoot, Uncle Steve had grown weaker, but he was determined to shoot with all of his friends and family. When we set up that morning, we all were doing well, and I was shooting the…

Moments that leave a mark. Victories Marriage Birth Loss Conversion Overcoming Moments we need to mark. 1 Now Moses and the elders of Israel commanded the people, saying, “Keep the whole commandment that I command you today. 2 And on the day you cross over the Jordan to the land that the Lord your God…

Review Death should be thought of as a positive thing for Christians. If you’re saved to go to a place of comfort. If you’re not, to go to a place of torment. The souls of the redeemed and unredeemed are in a conscious state during this "intermediate" state. Lesson 2 - Shall We Know Each Other There?…

How many of you have failed at the Christian life before? How many of you dissatisfied with your current state as a Christian? Whether you know it or not, if you get to a place where you think you have arrived spiritually, you will cease to grow in the Lord. By the same token, when you are willing to…

One of the jobs of pastors is to preach the word. 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. Sometimes that preaching is meant to encourage, or to exhort. Sometimes that preaching is meant to reprove and rebuke. To reprove…

It's possible to rent an amazing variety of things. Last month the Men’s Club purchased cans of paint to re-stripe the Parking Lot. And with this purchase we were able to use this small cart that held the can of paint. With the squeeze of the handle the paint would spray from the bottom of the cart onto…

Introduction In a few short weeks, we will be going to the poles to elect a new president. Every time I think about that, I find myself asking—pessimistically—”In a nation of 300 million people, are these really the two best people we could find?” Regardless of our opinion of the two main candidates,…

Philippians 4:1-9 Philippians 4:1–9 “So then, my brothers and sisters, dear friends whom I long to see, my joy and crown, stand in the Lord in this way, my dear friends! I appeal to Euodia and to Syntyche to agree in the Lord. Yes, I say also to you, true companion, help them. They have struggled together…

Philippians 3:15–21 “Therefore let those of us who are “perfect” embrace this point of view. If you think otherwise, God will reveal to you the error of your ways. Nevertheless, let us live up to the standard that we have already attained. Be imitators of me, brothers and sisters, and watch carefully…

We can be assured that when God starts a work, that he will accomplish and finish that work that he began. When God brings about a finish to something…it is understood to mean to bring something to completion or perfection Something that is complete within itself without any other outside influence or…

INTRODUCTION: All who follow the Lord and live in obedience to His Word should expect to suffer contempt by the world ( 2 Ti. 3:12 ; 1 Jn. 3:13 ). 12 Indeed, all who want to live in a godly way in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 13 Do not be surprised, brothers and sisters, if the world hates you. Sadly,…

John 18:38 (ESV) Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. This morning we are going to talk about worldviews. We will get to the definition of a worldview in just a moment, but first it might be helpful if we talk about a practical example. Let’s talk about…

Our Response to the Daily Grind We Abide in Christ 4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. We Allow the Word to Abide 7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and…

"Savior - Because I need Saving"

Torah Portion: Leviticus 9:1-11:47 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46 :18 Review Map of the 40 year journey Amalek’s Picture of Negative/ Distorted Thinking Desires offerings Red Heifer Distortion - Corruption 21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he lingered so long in the temple. 22 But…

After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes…

Why is the Jesus’ resurrection from the dead so important? In order to understand the importance of the resurrection, you must also understand the doctrine of our union with Christ. Scripture teaches that when a person is born again, when they place their faith in Christ alone to receive God’s free gift…

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake. One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil…