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What is more attractive than God’s family? Those who are saved by grace through faith in Jesus are given a new family. Series: What is more attractive? Than God’s family Than corporate worship Than serving together Than learning at the feet of Jesus Than the gospel Therefore remember that at one time…

Psalm of Ascent: 120- The Prod that Gets us Going (Woe to me, That I Sojourn in Meschech) 121- A Song for the Road (My help comes from the Lord) 122- A Song of Worship (Let us go to the house of the Lord!) 123- A Song of Reality (To You I lift up my eyes) 124- A Song of Help (The Lord is on our side)…

Intro . It’s so good to see you this morning. No one is here by accident. Isn’t God amazing that he would bring us together like this. If he brought us together then I believe that He has something to say to us this morning. We are in the series titled The Fruit of the Spirit . These are character values…

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…

Philippians 3:14 (KJV 1900) 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus . Philippians 3:20–21 (KJV 1900) 20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour , the Lord Jesus Christ : 21 Who shall change our vile body , that it may be…

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…

Growing In Grace and Truth 2 Peter 3:14-18 Central Truth: Divine P erspectives Define MY J oyful E xpectation ! Peter’s P urpose : To ‘ Stir Up’ > 2 Peter 1:12-15 and 3:1-2 To see believers G row in G race and K nowledge of God! > 2 Peter 1:2 and 3:18 Can I have M ore G race ? ‘Unmerited Favor’ Grace…

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?…

Four stories Then Job answered the Lord and said: “I know that You can do everything, And that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You. Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful,…

Philippians 3:12-14 Philippians 3:12–21 “Not that I have already attained this—that is, I have not already been perfected—but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am single-minded: Forgetting…

Intro; One of the most influential Jazz musicians [ trumpeter ] and vocalist whose career covered a span of 50 years, had one of the most recognizable voices ever heard. That man was Louis Armstrong. Born in New Orleans in 1901, he dropped out of school in the 5th grade and went to work for a Jewish…

The Call of Christmas Zechariah: A Call to Prepare If you were to read your Bible straight through, when you got to the end of the Old Testament, you may only have to turn a page or two to get to the New Testament. Some Bibles have a Page that simply says “New Testament”, some Bibles go straight from…

TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 4:2-7 | INTENTIONAL UNITY INTRO ILLUSTRATION : I never dreamed that one day I would become a judge. It wasn’t on my list of things to do and it certainly wasn’t a part of my plans. But God in His sovereignty determined that would become a big part of my life. You see, every day, I have…

Anxiety is an increasingly distressing reality for Australians. Why, when we are increasingly safe and protected, are we increasingly worried? Jesus and the Apostle Paul have some powerful insights about anxiety and how to respond to it. Join Malcolm as he unpacks these encouraging and transforming passages of Scripture.

Intro We are doing this series because it’s important for us to live out the values we call the Fruit of the Spirit. Why? the world is desperately seeking all of these Fruit. They are looking for love… joy… peace… They are looking for these, they just do not know how to find them because they are looking…

Thesis Statement : As Christians, it is important to understand and establish healthy boundaries in our relationships in order to honor God and protect ourselves and others. OBJECTIVES What is a boundary? Is it God’s Will for You to Have Boundaries? How do you know if you have a problem with Boundaries?…

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…

Let us begin with a word of prayer. Gracious Father, As we gather in your presence today, our hearts are filled with anticipation and gratitude. We come before you with joyous hearts, ready to delve into the richness of your Word. Open our minds to receive the wisdom you offer, and let our spirits be…

My Strength Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. We often hear the phrase “The Joy of…

Introduction The night of Jesus’ birth was a night like any other that would be a night like no other. Just days before, the decree went out through out the land that the entire empire was to be registered. A young man hears of the decree and looks to his betrothed who is at the last moments before the…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank You for the privilege of coming together today in Your presence to hear Your Word. Lord, we acknowledge that peace is a precious gift, one that only You can provide. We ask that as we open the Scriptures today, You would reveal to us the peace that surpasses…

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. In all the vicissitudes of the Christian life, whether in attacks from terrorists, personality clashes among believers, persecution from the world, or threat of imminent death—all of which Paul himself was experiencing at this very time—the Christian…

What is More Attractive Sermon Series (First Sundays) What is more attractive than God’s Family? Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated…

“No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care then how you hear, for to the…