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Introduction In a world that often blurs the lines between gender roles, the concept of biblical complementarity becomes more critical than ever. Especially with so many Christians having grown up in a family environment that is completely alien to what the Bible prescribes. And as someone who grew up…

Ah, Father’s Day! The day of the year that Fathers are celebrated. Right smack between planting and haying. In fact, some might still be planting and some might have started haying, depending on where one lives and what the rains have been doing. Father’s day is hard because in today’s culture few people…

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…

4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. Discreet The Greek word, σώφρων -ος, ὁ; (sōphrōn) means: moderate — wisely keeping…

When you hear the word nobility, it often produces images of royalty or upper class people. A Google image search produced just that. I found a lot of paintings of old royal families and people dressed in fine attire. But the word noble is an adjective. It is a descriptive word. While one of the definitions…

Intro: I want to take our last few minutes this morning and share with you why it is essential for Christians to participate in the electoral process. Two days from now, a decision will be made that will shape the course of our nation for years to come. As we stand on the brink of this election, we are…

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 Last time my title was “Freedom to Serve”. In that sermon, which is still available on-line, I covered a lot of scripture and used lots of examples; some based on my own experiences, to outline what it is to serve God and the methods he uses to prepare us for service. At one point in the…

Introduction Saying: “God never gives you more than you can handle” I’m on record as saying that is a lie - Bible doesn’t say that Bible says God gives you more than you can handle so that you will learn to rely on Him I know this is true from my own experience in life too In God’s great sovereignty…

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…

Leah was given to a man who was tricked into having her as his wife. Therefore she was neglected by Jacob. The word Sa-ne means to scorn, to decrease in status. The Lord see’s her hurt, he see’s her pain. Fathers Must Protect Their Daughters Laban is the one who put her into this position when he tricked…

Why does God summon some people to face His judgement? Amos gives us four reasons why you might soon face the judgement of God for your sin. I. Fat Cows (vv. 1-3) Amos is preaching a sermon of judgment. He is summoning the sinful people of the Northern Kingdom of Israel to judgement. And in this sermon…

This is the fourth week in our Real Relationships series - and we are going to finish things up this week with a message for the wives! These messages are very targeted and intentional, from your pastor to this church. We have people in our church in every stage and so many different circumstances of…

Last week we started into a series on relationships. And I warned that this series may feel very pointed. It may feel like I am telling the whole church about your problems, and dealing with them from the pulpit in a way that doesn’t feel very fair to you. So I want to explain myself before we get to…

Introduction (5 min) Good morning church. We have reached the end of our series in the book of Proverbs, which we have called, “Living Wisely in God’s World.” We have seen many times and in many ways the call to hear and follow Lady Wisdom and not Lady Folly. This call is presented in the various themes…

Today’s sermon is a little bit different from normal because we are not only here to worship the Lord, we are here also here today to also honour our mothers, grandmothers, and all the other great mother(s). George Washington said of his mother, “My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All…

Introduction: Today is mothers day - the day that we as a people celebrate and honor moms. In honor of this day - Forbes magazine suggests that over 32 Billion dollars will be spent on gifts and services for moms. It’s a big day. Tomorrow is my mommas birthday - which really just means that she gets…

Main text: 10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. 14 She is like the ships…

Introduction This week we are looking at the first fruit found not in 5:22 but in 5:23 Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control Talking about Gentleness today. I believe a misunderstood topic, Because in some twisted way we have let ourselves believe the Lie that…

Welcome- His little feet. Quick Business Meeting. (Ministry moneys) Call to Worship Proverbs 1:1-7 Prayer Worship through Song Sermon Scripture reading Prayer Communion - See Communion outline Worship through Song Benediction Introduction Thank you for joining us this morning. I am Pastor Kyle for anyone…

Sec. 2. Article 22 of Chapter I of the Vermont Constitution is added to read: Article 22. [Personal reproductive liberty] That an individual’s right to personal reproductive autonomy is central to the liberty and dignity to determine one’s own life course and shall not be denied or infringed unless justified…

Announcements Are there any announcements? We are looking for volunteers that would be willing to cut the grass. Please see Pastor John... May 29 will be baptism Sunday and a Potluck to follow in celebration. So if there is anyone that has a conviction to take this leap of faith see Pastor John or the…

10 An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. 13 She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. 14 She is like the ships of the…

While we love celebrating Mother’s Day, for some people it can be a difficult time. There may be mothers-in-waiting in the audience—women who have experienced infertility or miscarriages or who are still praying for God to bless them with a godly husband and family. Some may be grieving the loss of a…

I. The Worth of an Excellent Wife 10 An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels. 11 The heart of her husband trusts in her, And he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. good not evil in the temporal sense and the ultimate spiritual…