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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)…

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…

Morning 15 September 24

Introduction Good morning all. We have been working through Paul’s letter to Timothy as he charges him to set right some issues that had developed in the church. He sent Timothy a letter of encouragement and correction for the church to conduct themselves in a righteous and God honoring way. One of the…

Big Idea: We are not saved by fear of God or interest in Jesus but in saving faith. people can show a certain fear of God but not bow to him Lightning: Luther had a close call and feared God, this led him to join a seminary Yet others have had near missed with death and still mock God If not with their…

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…

Philippians 3:10-11 ; 2 Corinthians 1:5-6 ; 1 Peter 2:19-23 Reading, memorizing, and meditating on Scripture is important. So is receiving teaching and preaching from the Bible as a church. What we’re going to learn from Scripture today does not replace the direct intake and teaching of God’s Word as…

And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, For this reason,…

1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For we have spent enough of our…

The Belt and Breastplate The late philosophy professor, Allan Bloom, began his book, The Closing of the American Mind by saying: ‌“There is one thing a professor can be absolutely certain of: almost every student entering the university believes, or says he believes, that truth is relative.” He goes…

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?…

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…

12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; 14 and most of the brethren in the Lord, having become confident…

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…

1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 5 For we through the Spirit eagerly wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working…

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…

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. Therefore God gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to the dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, For this reason God gave them up…

TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:10 | DO YOU KNOW HIM? INTRO ILLUSTRATION : 3 Years ago, we had the opportunity to go to Orlando, FL. We met my family there and all stayed in one big house together. It was a fun experience. One night, we went to a section of Kissimmee that has a small park with some rides in it.…

Nehemiah’s time Building the walls and the gates ‌‌‌What is the significance of the wall and gates being done? Highlights: They brought supplies and money Everyone pitched in including kids and elderly. Those working on the walls and gates had trowels in one hand and a sword in the other. They lived…

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