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Watch out for Pride! It is good to be back with you. Jennifer Jaida and I spent some time with my family over the past few weeks and it was good to be with them, but we missed our church family. So, it is wonderful to see you this morning. Today I want to talk to you about the folly of Pride and its…

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…

Psalm of Ascent- What happens to our worship when we confess the truth of this Psalm? Setting : This psalm of trust seems to have been written when the nation was under a wicked government, either corrupt Israelite leaders or Gentile dominion. Psalm 125:3 (ESV) 3 For the scepter of wickedness shall not…

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…

The Right Way We see in verse 24 a way...God beckons us to enter in the straight gate... Not just any old way but the “Straight Gate” Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. We see that many will not be able to enter in... We sometimes…

The Battle for Your Heart Remember, John the Baptist welcomed Jesus Christ with the message “Repent for the Kingdom of God is at Hand”. Jesus’ begins teaching about the Kingdom and explains the standards of this new Kingdom, a Holy Kingdom. He begins with The Beatitudes about how we should view ourselves…

Obadiah The vision of Obadiah. Thus says Lord Yahweh concerning Edom— We have heard a report from Yahweh, And an envoy has been sent among the nations saying , “Arise! And let us arise against her for battle”— “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; You are greatly despised. “The arrogance…

As we have walked through Romans, we have come to Romans 10. Romans 9-11 deals a lot with Israel. last time we met, we worked through Romans 10:1-15 , today we are going to go back a little and see that Paul is giving us five reasons or proofs that the Gospel is not for Israel only. God loves the whole…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Annual Business Meeting Next Week After Church. March Potluck... Introduction Good morning church! What a beautiful week! Here at FCC we just simply teach the Bible simply by going through the Bible one verse at a time, on Book at a time. We have come as far…

God's Promises About Giving Today we're going to begin a new series for the summer that I'm very excited about. I want to begin by telling you that the words, promise and promises, are actually used over a thousand times, in different English translations of the Scripture. One scholar did a study. He…

1. Have Reverence for God’s Word (1-5) A. Treasure His Commands 1 My son, keep my words And treasure my commandments within you. 2 Keep my commandments and live, And my teaching as the apple of your eye. B. Keep them Close to You 3 Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. C.…

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:…

1. Leaders Should be Righteous 12 It is an abomination for kings to commit wicked acts, For a throne is established on righteousness. 13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And he who speaks right is loved. King Ahab committed many wicked acts such as killing his neighbor to get his vineyard leading…

I. Work Is Profitable 23 In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. 4 Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. 7 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, II. Work Provides Food 11 He who tills his land will…

I. Oppression A. The Lord of the Oppressed 31 He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him. Taunts = sharp or to say sharp things against. Sometimes a person’s actions speak louder than words and reveal true feelings toward God. As we are generous to those…

1. The Comparison of Wealth and Poverty 15 The rich man’s wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty. People can trust in retirement accounts, but even those are not a guarantee. Financial advisors often recommend having 1-6 months of income saved for a rainy day. 8 The ransom of a…

Intro God uses several things to help us to grow. God’s Word… Holy Spirit… Circumstances. God allows circumstances into our lives so that we can learn to know him and depend on him more. All kinds of situations and problems will come into our lives that God wants to use to move you into a relationship…

We are in the last week of our series Decisions, Decisions: Biblical Wisdom for Life’s Choices. The Bible doesn’t give us definitive answers for every decision we face in life or turn-by-turn directions for our proverbial journeys. You won’t find a verse about where to go to school, whether or not to…

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,…

Who are we as a people? Who are we as Christians? 57 but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. Who are we as Americans?…

Pride Identifying Pride 4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin. Haughty: to be high above. always looking down. Proud: broad or far reaching. Someone’s lamp was their life [their lamp will be snuffed out]. The existence of the wicked is sin. “Proud,” “Haughty,” “Scoffer,” are…

Fathers have many responsibilities. One of the most important jobs of a father is to pass on the wisdom of God to their children. Proverbs explains how we as should pass on the wisdom of God by giving advise and Rebuke. These passages apply especially to fathers as they pass on the wisdom of God by advising…

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…