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16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through…

What is the first of the ten commandments, or the decalogue? I know, we’re not there yet in Exodus, but we’re on a hiatus from Exodus for thanksgiving and Advent. So, what is the first of the ten commandments? You shall have no other God’s before me. The Israelites had just come from 430 years of experience…

Thanksgiving Rehearsed The nature of Thanksgiving includes 5 active things we are to be doing corporately ( 1 Chron. 16:13-22 ) : ++Give thanks for the LORD publically ++Sing/give praise to the LORD continually ++Glory/be glad in the LORD publically ++Investigate the LORD’s strength ++Discover the LORD’s…

We are almost done with 2021. You did it you made it through this year and last. How should we finish this last week of 2021? What are your favorite things of 2021? You just gave God a thank offering 12 Your vows are binding upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You. 13 For You have delivered…

Introduce self... Pray... Heavenly father, I praise you that you are great. I praise you that you were before all things and that by you all things hold together. Thank you for coming down from heaven in likeness of sinful men, to make a way for rebels like me to return to you. I confess that I fall…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, we come before you today with Joy in our hearts. Joy for being in this space together. Joy for being able to be together. And joy for the day itself which represents the day in which our new lives can begin. We thank you and praise you this day for all these things…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, on this day that we celebrate Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem and immediately move to his passion, we ask that you help us to open our hearts, minds and spirits to your still speaking voice above the din of all other voices in our hearts, minds, and spirits so that…

Let us pray…God, may the words of my mouth, the meditations of all of our hearts, and the willingness of our spirits be pleasing unto you this day. Today’s time of reflection on this Psalm is going to be a bit different for us. I know I typically spend time relating the scripture to our lives but I want…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, as we gather this day, we are reminded that your love knows no limits and no bounds. Help us in this time to remember and reflect on this idea so that we can find comfort and peace in a time that is out of our control, and remind us that your time is perfect. Now,…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, on this first Sunday in Lent, we are standing at the stream of life and longing for your presence amongst us in this time that seems to be a never ending period of grief, despair, sorrow, and sadness. We are ready to celebrate and be able to praise you once again.…

God never fails us. Its so easy for life to throw us some bad things we need to be steadfast in our commitment to God. Moses,Noah,caleb,Joshua,Daniel,paul,peter, and many more stood with God. And so should we. He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: But a companion of fools shall be destroyed. For…

This morning, I want to begin a series in the book of Psalms by asking you a peculiar question: "Why are we so tired all the time?" I’m tired of this pandemic! I’m sick of wearing masks everywhere I go, I’m tired of social distancing and what it does to the local church. This seems to be a shared problem…

FEARING THE GOD OF ISRAEL: THE GOD OF THE BIBLE Dan 5:1-12 ; 17-31 Belshazzar vs Nebuchadnezzar The Great King The Son of a usurper King Why is he called son? · Son can mean from the same Demographic linage, or ancestry, not necessarily household · Someone who has held he same position, so you are following…

Many NT references identify thankfulness as a distinctly Christian trait. ( Col 3:15 , 17 ; Eph 5:17-21 ; Php 4:6-7) 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of…

This Is Love - Part 2 The Mercy Of God 3 He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. 4 He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD of God! The victory is…

INTRODUCTION Whenever we talk about the history of black people in the United States of America, we must understand that that history is set in the context of oppression. The Dictionary of Bible Themes defines oppression as “The unfair or cruel treatment of individuals or nations, which prevents them…

Psalm 45:6–9 (ESV) 6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; 7 you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness. Therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions; 8 your robes are all fragrant with myrrh…

A Maskil of David. 1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your…

Genesis 3:14-15 Dec 17, 1927 8 year old S class submarine conducting tests off coast of MA. 2273 Any Hope Of Rescue? Someone has said that if you could convince a man there was no hope, he would curse the day he was born. Hope is an indispensable quality of life. Years ago the S-4 submarine was rammed…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Potluck will be on June 4, to celebrate Juan and Emily and their next adventure. Soon, we hope to have dirt hauled in and plant grass where the bushes were. Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC. We are glad that you have joined us today here in the sanctuary…

Would you turn with me in your Bible to Psalm chapter 1. As you are making your way there I want to help us see just why the the Book of Psalm is so vital for us to look at as we journey through this life and to prepare us for what is to come. Athanasius who was one of the early church fathers was known…

I enjoy playing with my children. Many times the will come to me and want me to swing them around toss them up in the air. But not too high, of course. They enjoy it to a point. The second I spin too fast, or toss too high, the look of bliss on their face turns to abject terror. One of my jobs as a parent…

The title of my message this morning is “Thanksgiving.” This has been a difficult year and difficult last few years, and some people may be struggling with the idea of being thankful. The Covid-19 pandemic, the economy, and ongoing political issues has wreaked havoc on the lives of many and has affected…

God dispersed the people for their own good, then later He united the peoples out of His mercy.

Does anyone know what this picture represents? This might be the most amazing data picture you see in a lifetime! It shows the 63,779 cross-references in the Bible. The white bars along the bottom represent each Bible chapter, Gen. 1 - Rev. 22 . The line’s color shows the reference’s distance from the…