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Have any of us ever had rough patches in life, where it seems nothing ever goes right? Doesn’t matter how hard we try, how much we pray, how much we do the right things, it seems everything and everyone is against us. We know we have been called to a job, to a relationship, to a church - yet it seems…

Introduction: We live in a world of uncertainty. Each day we are faced with news of more and more uncertainty in our culture in our government, and in some of our families and other areas of our lives. We all deal with these things in different ways. When we are uncertain or scared we need to understand…

Whatever happened to blushing? When hearing words embarrassing or shameful, a person’s cheeks may lighten with color. That is, the circulation of blood in their face intensifies. Blushing is a sign of a lively sensitivity to evil and moral darkness. In our day, it seems people blush less and less. Is…

INTRODUCTION in our Bibles to the gospel of John. John, chapter 3. & we’re gonna read verses 1-10. John 3:1-10 . & when you find that in your Bible pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is: You Must Be Born Again. In John 3:1-10 The Scriptures say: John 3:1–10 (MEV) 1…

What Time is It in Your Soul? BC — Before Christ in Only Darkness AD — After Christ is Only Eternal Light The season of Epiphany is the season of God revealing, demonstrating, showing, himself as the fulfiller of the promise to Adam and Eve that he would find a way back for mankind to once again reside…

Gripped by Fear Fear is something that we all deal with. It is something that grips us and will not leave us. Sometimes fear will hold us back from pursuing a dream. Sometimes fear will hold us back from doing something dangerous. Fear will keep us from riding roller coasters. Fear will keep us from…

Intro When I was 8 or 9 years old my family took a summer trip to Ruidoso, NM. My grandparents had a late 80s model Van that I remember looking a lot like this one: SHOW VAN OUTSIDE SLIDE one of the cool feature was that all the chair could swivel all the way around and lock in place so you could ride…

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.…

Psalm 24:5–6 5 They will receive the Lord ’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. 6 Such people may seek you and worship in your presence, O God of Jacob. Interlude God’s desire is that all people should seek after him and find him. Those who seek God with all their heart are…

My Confidence is in the Lord 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, They stumbled and fell. 3 Though an host should encamp against me,…

Life is full of fear. Now the Philistines fought against Israel, and the men of Israel fled before the Philistines and fell slain on Mount Gilboa. And the Philistines overtook Saul and his sons, and the Philistines struck down Jonathan and Abinadab and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul. The battle pressed…

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…

Christ-centered bravery is not just for missionaries two hundred years ago. We need confidence and courage ourselves today. We might be afraid to stand for Christ when we are alone on a business trip with our boss and our colleagues. We might be afraid to stand as a Christian at a family reunion. We…

1. Good Worship begins with gratitude. Gratitude begins with what the father has done with you. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. Do you remember who you where before the savior got to you? 12 Not that…

Royal Question 4 What is the Bible? The Bible is the Written Word of God. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. Royal Question 5 Can you…

Psalm 27 Afraid of What? Afraid of What? v1-3 - August 21 Seek Who?. v4-5 - August 28 Hold On to What? v13-14 - Sept. 4 What are you afraid of? The dark? The monster in the closet? A spider? A snake? A big bad breathed wolf? The Three little pigs. (Video) The doctor? The dentist? One of your classmates?…

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…

Introduction Today we’re going to look at Building a Christian Community. You will note that each point that I share begins with Christ - the reason is that Christ must be first. Our lives must revolve around Christ This is not simply the life of the pastor - but it’s the life of a Christian. If you…

Taste and See Psalm 34 (ESV) Central Idea: God will fully satisfy those who trust him to satisfy the longings of their hearts. Psalm 34 is a psalm of joy. It is about the joy of experiencing the goodness of God. Psalm 34:5 Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. “ Introduction…

Of David, when he changed his behavior before Abimelech, so that he drove him out, and he went away. 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord ; let the humble hear and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt…

The practice of engaging Scripture immerses us in the true story of God’s faithful love so that we become more like Jesus as we grow in recognizing God, ourselves, and the world around us.