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GOSPEL Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon Notes/Introduction The goal of the sermon is that we will be happy that God is so generous to all. The problem is that we sometimes live more under Law than under grace and do our share of pharisaic grumbling about others receiving more than we. The means to the goal is…

GOOD NEWS IN 1517 At the beginning of the sixteenth century, Europe had been without a Bible that the people could read for something like a thousand years. Instead of the Word of God, they were left to the understanding that God is a God who enables people to earn their own salvation. As one of the…

Today’s text teaches us the idiocy of idolatry. The Psalmist pulls back the certain of our heart and shows us the insanity of idolatry. This song can be sung in four words . . . TRUST IN GOD NOT IN IDOLS. Psalm 115 is the third song in the Egyptian Hallel. The Egyptian Hallel is made up of Psalm 113-118…

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.…

Last week we took a glance at our 3 part focus for this year. We draw off of a long and rich history as church, and looking forward, we want to make sure that our focus, our purpose, everything that we do out of this building is what God would have for our church. Because this isn’t a country club. This…

Soli Deo Gloria- Glory to God Alone

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…

Introduction: One of the great challenges of life is that of eating right and exercising regularly. I know I personally struggle with how to handle my diet and get the proper exercise to have a healthy body and healthy heart. But did you realize that there are also some exercises and principles that…

Introduction: I want you to open your Bibles first this morning to Psalm 19:7-14 . We will be looking at an overview of Psalm 119 in my sermon this morning but Psalm 119 is really an elaboration of these verses in Psalm 19:7-14 . Read Psalm 19:7-14 Martin Luther said, “I have made a covenant with God…

This morning we are going to look at the only passage of scripture that says anything about the childhood of Jesus. The other gospels do not say anything about the life of Jesus between his birth and the beginning of his public ministry. But Luke records an interesting incident. Over the last two weeks,…

# Title: Parched # John 7:37-39 Good morning once again. It's such a joy to stand before you and proclaim God's Word. This week I had the opportunity to attend a workshop of the Charles Simeon Trust. This is an organization that focuses on helping pastors improve and grow in their expositional preaching.…

Good morning! If we haven’t met... Potluck after service - for those who haven’t brought anything... Scripture Intro - Joke about lamb at potluck. This worked out too well, I didn’t even plan that our potluck would fall on a sermon about a meal. God knew and I didn’t, as is usually the case. You could…

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…

It Must Have Been Quite A Scene The same crowds that heard Jesus declare Himself as the living water at the Feast of Tabernacles are now back for the Passover Feast… Celebrating and cheering this Jesus who they believe to be the promised Messiah! The disciples are elated and full of anticipation for…

Before we begin, I want to make sure that everyone has received a cup of juice and wafer. In our text today we are going to look at the last meal that Jesus would have with His disciples before His death. Have you ever thought about what you would want as your last meal here on earth. If you had a choice…

Hallelujahs in Heaven The word hallelujah is most familiar in the context of the “Hallelujah Chorus” from Handel’s Messiah . Hallelujah (הַלְלוּיָהּ) is a combination of 2 words. 1. Halal (הָלַל) – This root form is translated throughout the Bible as: to be clear; to be brilliant; to shine; to flash…

Our inadequacy release God’s sufficiency Don’t know what you don’t know But when you realize you don’t know… and allow yourself to be taught There is a 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. It’s time Finally Jesus arrives at Jerusalem… Palm Sunday… it’s been a long time…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - Psalm Reading Clap your hands, all peoples! Shout to God with loud songs of joy! For the Lord , the Most High, is to be feared, a great king over all the earth. He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom…

Leviticus 23:33-44 What Takes Place? Holy Convocation at Beginning and End v.35-36 This means a worship service. Corporate readings and repentance. God wanted this feast, this celebration to be centered around worship. How sad it is when God’s people today gather, and nothing is thought of our God. When…

INTRODUCTION As we begin the month of October, we are going to look at the men and events that led to the Protestant Reformation on October 31, 1517. To do that we must understand what the pre-reformers and reformers were up against, manly the Roman Catholic Church The Roman Catholic Church controlled…

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…