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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…

INTRODUCTION . 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of the false circumcision; 3 for we are the true circumcision, who worship in the Spirit of God and glory…

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…

Introduction We come today to gather before the truth of God’s word, to hear his voice an his will in our lives. Let us Pray If you would open you bible to 1 Timothy chapter 1. While you are turning there after a little introduction. Today we start to explore what is commonly know as one of the Pastoral…

TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 | DO YOU KNOW HIM P.2 INTRO EXPLANATION : Last week we rejoiced in the resurrection of Christ! We looked at the powerful hope that a risen Savior gives to us, and the promise of eternal life that comes with His resurrection! And the apostle Paul says, “I want to know Christ”…

Philippians 3:1–3 (KJV 1900) 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. 3 For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit , and rejoice…

Philippians 3:1-11 Philippians 3:1–11 “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of those who mutilate the flesh! For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship…

Acts 15-16 Introduction: -The major question that the early church was asking was: What does it look like now that the God of Israel has opened the doors to allow all nations to become his covenant people. -Israel was a very exclusive religion in the fact that you were born into it. The Israelites always…

Humankind Is Proud 4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: In General, We Think We’re OK. 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to…

Philippians rotates around this hymn of Humility and Power. It is a summary of the Gospel. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a…

1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus…

(S1) — SERIES — Scripture — Salvation When I met Jesus — Mountain — Life change — Questions (S2) — Am I a really a Christian? The Apostle Paul had been confronted with similar questions after his conversion... “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead,…

Philippians 3:1 -4 :1 1) Demonstrate how Family Ministries is Really Church Ministry – Discipleship in the family of God 2) Soak in the text here from Paul a. Respond to His appeal – THIS ONE THING I DO b. Embrace the truth that God has Purpose in this ‘Process of Growth’ through our imperfect lives!…

--- Title Slide Scripture Intro: “Gospel Reset” What is the Gospel? The Good News? What happens when we forget the Gospel? We begin to live like certain characters. Today, the Gospel for the Pharisee The Gospel for... Jan 8 - The Pharisee Jan 15 – The Orphan Jan 22 – The Slave Jan 29 – The P.O.W. Feb…

We begin with Luke 2 verses 15-34, but our main verses will be 21-24. When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and…

Review God created for us a love relationship. Has there been a time in your life when you questioned God’s love for you? In that experience, were there ways God was expressing His love for you? What scriptures do you turn to when looking for assurance of God? Two relationship focuses: His Work, and…

Today’s passage is addressing a crucial area that as believer's need to have a firm understanding and comprehension of. It is centered around our salvation and the Joy we find in it. Paul’s words in these verses are given as “ safeguards ” to you and I… Today’s message is titled RUBBISH… JOY STEALERS…

1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. 2 But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold against some, who think of us as if we…

I. Paul A. Paul’s Calling 1. Called for Christ. 1 tim 1 1 “1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus according to the commandment of God our Savior, and of Christ Jesus, who is our hope,” Born Saul: 5 circumcised the eighth day, of the nation of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the…

11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of…

Good Morning! This morning I want to take sort of a before and after approach to today’s sermon, so I want to start with the before. But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. Now this is Saul in Acts Chapter 8 obviously,…

Today I want to start a new study in the book of Romans. I pray that in my time as a pastor I am able to revisit this book, because I believe throughout my life my understanding of it will grow. This book is credited with the salvation of a great number of saints - including Martin Luther - because of…

Worship’s “W’s” It was a month ago now, just a few days after we had celebrated communion that I received these pictures from my friend Ethan Leavitt of the church he had served in Ukraine worshipping and celebrating communion in their sanctuary. A sanctuary, not only set aside for worship, but a sanctuary…