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“One Another” series. The heart of this series is to examine the biblical responsibilities of church membership. Significant Statements We will be proactive in maintaining and restoring unity with one another ( Eph. 4:2-3 ). We will be diligent in helping one another grow in every way in Christlikeness…

Introduction In my vehicle, I had an issue with a slow leak . Matter fact I thought it was my driver front tire. I initially thought my gauges were reading incorrectly. Then I begin to suspect that my tire was having issues so I would add air to this particular tire. The problem was about perspective.…

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “Behold,…

28 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. 29 For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom He predestined,…

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Philippians 2:1-4 August 4, 2024 ‌ So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or…

TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:24-9:15 | PROVE YOUR LOVE INTRO ILLUSTRATION : It was the Christmas break of our Senior year of college and Tressa came to visit me and my family in Indiana. But this wasn’t just any normal visit, while she was there I was going to propose. The day before we were going to go out…

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…

Philippians 4:10-23 Philippians 4:10–23 “I have great joy in the Lord because now at last you have again expressed your concern for me. (Now I know you were concerned before but had no opportunity to do anything.) I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content in any circumstance.…

Heavenly Father, we come before You today seeking wisdom from Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to understand the secret of contentment as Paul revealed through the inspiration of Your Spirit. Teach us to rely fully on You for our strength and provision. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Opening Remarks…

1. The genre of the book is a Pauline epistle . An epistle is a letter. We can choose between general, pauline, and prison epistles. 2. Silas and Timothy had input as they were with Paul at the time of writing. We see the saturation of investment in people. Silas was already a church leader who was chosen…

Intro Welcome to RC again. We are glad you are hear. If you are watching online, we appreciate you watching. We would love for you to be here in person. We are in the last week of the Book of James. We will do some more book studies in the future. James is the most practical book in the NT. What he writes…

Kelly Clarkson came out with a song in 2021 called: Christmas come early. It goes like this: Candles burning out at both ends I don't miss the crowd, just my friends Seems like everybody needs a little bit of cheer Christmas, won't you please come early this year? I don't need the snow, I'm already cold…

We have been studying the letter to the church at Philippi that the Apostle Paul wrote while in prison in Rome. Paul encourages them and us today in chapter 1 to have a single mindset. 6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus…

You and I have to Listen for God’s Leading The beginning of anxiety is the end of Faith: and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety. George Muller 14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory…

Doing All Things — Even Thanksgiving — Through Jesus Christ. The problem: Thanksgiving Day reminds us to thank God especially for our material blessings. But a reminder is not enough, because it does not necessarily follow that we will give thanks. I could list all the wonderful things God has done for…

November is historically the month we emphasize our church giving plan for missions. We have called this program “Grace Giving.” I want to take a Sunday and teach on the important Scriptural concept of NT giving and how it relates to missions. Many of you are new and have never heard this before. For…

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…

Righteous - The quality, state, and characteristic of being in the right. God IS righteous (by definition and/or standard), so righteousness is our conforming to or obeying the standard or obligation that God sets the standard for and is normally understood to be morally good, such that the expectations…

Philippians 4:4-13 Today we start a new series, entitled The Truth about our Mindset. Jesus told us not to worry about tomorrow: 34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. But that isn’t always…

who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works. Called to Good Works This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain…

Central Idea: In the final section of his letter, Paul reviews the elements that demonstrate Christian maturity in one's life and the ultimate blessing that these bring to the believer who pursues them. Q1: What is the main theme of chapter 4 in the book 'Philippians'? A: The main theme of the book 'Philippians…

What is Prayer? Part 1

Introduction New theme the month of August is: Winning the Good Fight Our lesson for the morning is Fighting Fear with God’s Perfect Love Objective of today’s lesson: What constitutes a “Good Fight” Needing the God we Want Christ Andism Let us first look at the theme for this month What Do You Consider…

Kids are going back to school. Some are looking forward to it some are not. If FB is right, most if not all parents are looking forward to it. I always liked school, because it meant football season was here and I got to see all of my friends. But not everyone likes for school to start. One guy said…