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A. Rapport for the time Have you ever pursued something that you thought you really desired only to find that it was empty in the end and not at all what you thought you were gonna get? B. Reading of the text Will be done at the beginning of the service. C. Relevance of the text Conclusion: Beloved you…

Many of us remember a rhyme from our grade school playground: “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me.” We all probably know that this rhyme is not entirely true. Robert Fulghum in his book, All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, turned that phrase a bit…

3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling. 4 The sluggard does not plow in the autumn; he will seek at harvest and have nothing. 5 The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out. 6 Many a man proclaims his own…

Today we are wrapping up this six part study of the Good News called, “Life in 6 Words.” We get these six words by using the word “Gospel” as an acrostic. As a way of review, let’s walk through these six words one final time… G - God created us to be with Him. ( Genesis 1-2 ) O - Our sins separate us…

Introduction E.g. Chasing the jet ski Fell off jet ski & had to keep swimming after it as it ‘snaked’ its way up the river By the time I caught it I was too exhausted and annoyed to keep going so I went back For many people happiness, contentment, satisfaction in life seems like chasing the jet ski It…

Matthew 5:9 We have been going through a series on the Truth about having a Blessed Home. Each week has been very convicting for me. But we all want to have a blessed home, but it takes some work to get there! We saw that a blessed home is one that hungers for Righteousness. We have seen that a blessed…

Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 REVIEW This is our 6th message from Devarim- Deuteronomy elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey An 11 day journey that lasted 40 years Reason why the journeys are moments and opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed”…

Proverbs is a difficult book, full of contradictions, puzzles and straightforward no-brainers. How should a Christian treat this ancient collection of wisdom? Does it have any value for us in the distant 21st Century, almost three millenia removed from its origins? Join us as we introduce our study on Proverbs, wisdom for life.

INTRODUCTION Perseverance Defined Steady persistence in adhering to a course of action, a belief, or a purpose. Review Barry’s lesson Experienced Failure Don’t live in the Past Keeping moving Take it one day at a time Cary’s Lesson on Up again Down Again Faith Show Slides Paul says “I press on toward…

Introduction Endurance and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. Is it all worth it? Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation.…

Good morning, Gateway! Psalm 34:1-6 Pray Intro I remember a car ride home with my mom from church when I was about 12 and I was a real know-it-all. Our church just got a new youth pastor, and my mom was asking me about the service. “How’d it go? What’d you think of the new guy?” “He seems nice, but I…

Signs Of An Idiot Attention Getter: Why the need for Guru’s Jordan Peterson - Male Responsibility; Dave Ramsey - Financial Responsibility; The Entire self -help section. Introduce Topic: People are looking for practical answers to real questions and problems. Scripture: Background: Challenge Audience:…

I believe: The church is plagued with dissatisfaction. The church is focusing more on being welcoming and entertaining than it is on worshiping God. The culture is pushing back on Christianity with such force that we must purify and reform ourselves, else be found to be hypocrites. Read 2 Peter 2 . 11…

We all know that salvation is a gift of God through Christ Jesus to any man that will repent of sin and believe by faith. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. Yet it is often the case in the believer’s…

Today there is a faulty perspective of Jesus that is extremely dangerous and very seductive. This is exposed by David Platt in his book Radical . In a blog David wrote, We American Christians have a way of taking the Jesus of the Bible and twisting him into a version of Jesus that we are more comfortable…

1. Flattery A. Flattery is Wrong Because it is Lying 28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, And a flattering mouth works ruin. B. Flattery is Wrong Because it is Temporary 23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. “A true friend stabs you in the face,…

Introduction We have now come to the end our our series on the Big Idea: A look into the doctrinal statements of our church. We are a gospel believing people and this final statement wraps up the entire thought all together. You see if you remember that the Gospel is the good news. Good news is that…

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. INTRODUCTION Facebook, Twitter, online bible site Prov 3:5 top 5 shared Bible verse Your biggest barrier to your knowledge of the Bible is your current…

18 Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death 19 is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “I am only joking!” 20 For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. 21 As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling…

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes. Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.…

My First Heading The mission of Faithlife is to use technology to grow in the light of the Bible. more text here Do not answer a fool according to his folly lest you become like him—even you. Answer a fool according to his folly, or else he will be wise in his own eyes.

Memorial Day Service - We thank all those who gave their lives so that we have our Freedom. Message from James Chapter 3

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of family and the privilege of coming together to seek Your face. As we gather in Your presence, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to be among us, guiding our thoughts and opening our hearts to the message…

David Had Great Achievements Chosen and anointed by God A talented musician A giant slayer True friends with the prince Who do you think of as great Sports figures, Billionaires, Scientists, Celebrities? God declares Greatness when He brags about Job Job 1:8 “Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered…

Introduction Today we come to the exhortation and encouragement in Hebrews 12 . He has reminded them what faith is and shown how in their history their ancestors were approved by their faith. Showing how they fixed their minds on the promises that were to come and that it was by faith that they lived.…