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Today’s readings show us the universal nature of God’s plan of salvation. When Jesus said, “No only can enter the kingdom of God,” He is condemning the entire human race. All have sinned and have fallen short of the glory of God. But, God’s promise is universal. “All are justified freely by His grace…

Olemme saaneet uusia perheenjäseniä seurakuntaan. Kimmo ja Virpi Ikola. He asuvat tuolla Linnainmaalla ja mielellään ottavat teitä vieraakseen. Pidetään heidät kiireisenä, ollaan toistemme kanssa tekemisissä säännöllisesti eikä anneta välimatkan kasvaa liian suureksi välillämme. Tutustukaa ja oppikaa…

The Christian in Prayer Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. There are many things in our society, in the world, including our very own lives that can cause us to become discouraged. In our society and world, we are living under the threat…

The Christian in Prayer Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. There are many things in our society, in the world, including our very own lives that can cause us to become discouraged. In our society and world, we are living under the threat…

The specific sin which often prevents us from living according to faith is our love for the world. Warn the hearers against the mixed or double loyalty that would cause them to shrink back and be destroyed (10:39). Remind them of the eternal inheritance and assure them of God’s faithfulness. Encourage…

17 For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 4 and my speech and my message were not in plausible words of wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith might…

John 18 begins with the arrest of Jesus. As we lay a foundation for what we will see through the next several weeks, we will be reminded to submit to and worship the God who is always in control.

Two years ago we had a first sunday where you were at home. 4 Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me. Why remember? 1 God said to Jacob, “Get up! Go to Bethel and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared…

2 My help comes from the Lord , the Maker of heaven and earth. 11 So David and his men went up to Baal Perazim, and there he defeated them. He said, “As waters break out, God has broken out against my enemies by my hand.” So that place was called Baal Perazim. Breakthrough Defined: A breakthrough is…

Week 4 of Making the most of your time. Hopefully it has helped. 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. We are told to make the…

Creating a Lifestyle of Prayer 35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Prayer is most effective when it isn’t something, we do every now and then, but when it’s a lifestyle we cultivate. To understand how to…

A Song of Ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord , who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is your keeper;…

There’s so much in this life we can start to feel anxious about right? What if I get sick? What if I loose my job? What if I have no money or friends or whatever??? We know the truth about God and His Word and believe that God’s in control, but it can still be a daily battle in our hearts, in our minds.…

A song of ascents. 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord , the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The…

The phrase “God helps those who help themselves” was made popular by Benjamin Franklin in his publication Poor Richards Almanac. His famous axiom, which was not original with him, has so ingrained itself into American life that many believe it to be Scripture. Pollster George Barna verifies this belief…

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.…

Intro: The Psalms of Ascent are about a people. The Psalms of Ascent are about a God. The People of God are Scattered · Psalm 122 · The People of the OT were scattered · The movement of the OT events is to gather God’s people. · The Psalms of Ascent were a picture of that scatteredness. · We are scattered…

Ezra 4:6-23. Introduction I’m sure we have been there at somepoint in our lives, where we have tried to get something done, something achieved that is proving difficult because of the Bureaucracy, and it seems like every turn taken is a dead end, or at the very least another obstacle to climb over. For…

“IT AIN’T THE HILLS” God aides me God protects me God preserves me

Pastor Steve leads us through the Psalms: Songs of Ascent

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…