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Shoftim Introduction Torah Portion This Torah Portion goes from Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 In our previous Torah portion we talked about Re’eh (beholding: a blessing, and a curse) We talked about having two choices related to obedience / disobedience = blessing / cursing Obedience to blessing We talked about…

11 The Scripture says, No man who believes in Him [who adheres to, relies on, and trusts in Him] will [ever] be put to shame or be disappointed. 12 [No one] for there is no distinction between Jew and Greek. The same Lord is Lord over all [of us] and He generously bestows His riches upon all who call…

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. INTRODUCTION Definition of Fear Cause and Affects How Fear Affect Our Faith Letting Go of Fear Fear Defined A feeling of distress or unease caused by…

Christian Growth Mindset What are the elements of a growth mindset for the Christian? Trust 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Put your Trust in God for the path Faith 14 For this…

16 “I will lead the blind by a way they do not know, In paths they do not know I will guide them. I will make darkness into light before them And rugged places into plains. These are the things I will do, And I will not leave them undone.” 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;…

Over the last few weeks, we have looked at God’s promises… We looked at his promises about giving. Then we looked at God's promises of heaven, and then we looked at God's promises of His Spirit, the Holy Spirit last week. Today, I want us to look at God's promises about your future. Now, you ought to…

B’reisheet In the Beginning Introduction How many of you know that the Bible was written in Hebrew Many say the OT was written in Hebrew, and the NT in Greek What we have is only what we have found as evidence: Greek documents showing the NT and Hebrew for the OT. However, most the characters and places…

Philippians 3:7-14 Purpose is a very wonderful thing. Without purpose, a person life is without direction and ultimately without hope. When one loses hope then they lose reason for living. We live in a society today that is losing its purpose. There is a real problem, not only in America but in many…

Understanding the different types of giving. This topic has a lot of heat behind it. I understand how much of your life you give to get this thing called money. I understand how much time you think or ever worry about money. I would like to bring you a gift that will free you from feeling like you are…

Let’s walk though the overarching storyline of the book once again and remind ourselves where we’ve been. We noted at the beginning of our study that this is theologized history. The original human author had a point and purpose in mind as he wrote. It was written for a specific prophetic purpose. As…

Choices How do people make choices? Based on desire. Based on obligation. Based on necessity. Based on reputation. Based on resignation. At our core we are designed and required to make choices each and every day. It is an inescapable part of our existence. Even to not make a choice is by it’s nature…

Unbreakable When Your World Is Shaken Up Thriving No Matter What They Throw at You We’re going to start this journey with just three simple suggestions today. We’ll get into the actual life of Daniel next week. This sets up the theme for the entire series. First suggestion when your life is thrown into…

Last week we kicked off this important series on how we all desperately need a substitute. Human beings need a substitute since “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Sin separates human beings from God. We saw this last week as…

The other day, I came across a podcast entitled “Does my son know you?” I was intrigued by the title. I didn’t know what it mean. “Does my son know you?” It ended up being an interview with a guy named Jonathan Tjarks. This guy, Jonathan Tjarks, is 33 years old. He’s an accomplished sports writer for…

Before I begin today, I want each of us to go to Philippians 4:8 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. When you are traveling…

TURN To Luke chapter 19 What Brings Us here What Brings ME HERE to Luke 19 – ‘Well Done!! Good and Faithful Servant”!! The Master – Well Done! Graduate Recognition – Well Done!! Alyssa Stucky: Graduating From Vestal High School Looking Ahead to Studying Early Chidlhood Education at Clarks Summit University…

Standing firm in what we heard and believed from God. Did Jesus give Himself as a firstfruit and stop standing in believing more fruit to come? 1 Corinthians 15:20 (NASB95) 20 But now Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who are asleep. No. Jesus was believing there would be…

1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 So you will find favor and…

Introduction Good Fight, Right Race, Steadfast Faith Ultimate goal is heaven - Sojourner here for a little while (This World is Not My Home” We are on a journey of faith, persistence and joy Today we are going to talk about the Importance of our faith journey and growing our relationship with God 1.…

TEXT: Psalm 100:1-5 | Turn Your Attention 1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord , all ye lands. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness: Come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: It is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4…

Perseverance Defined Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose; steadfastness. Work, getting a degree, raising a child, recovering from an injury, rehabilitation (all take time and persistence) Very difficult to think about this word and not think of Paul Brothers,…

God’s Providential Will Does God have an individual will for each believer? Suppose you say no: How does that view interact with Scripture? 33 Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! If God does not have an individual…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

Endurance Defined: The ability to continue doing something difficult over a long period of time. Lay Aside Unnecessary Weight Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race…

Have Faith in God Trust God call on him and watch him work in your life Do you have small Prayers A Little God Or are you praying and believing for big things in your life and the Church No man can do a great and enduring work for God who is not a man of prayer, and no man can be a man of prayer who…