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The blessed man is the one who fully trusts in the providence of God for success in life. Psalm 127 is a pilgrim song about divine providence in domestic activities. The passage focuses on the hidden activity of the LORD in building a house, protecting a city, prospering one’s labor, and providing children…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5 | DON’T BE BEWITCHED INTRO EXPLANATION : Paul passionately closed out chapter 2 with incredible verses I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved…

Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost GOSPEL Mark 10:2-16 2 Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 “What did Moses command you?” he replied. 4 They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.” 5 “It was because your…

Exodus 20:12 Ephesians 6:1-3 When we began this study we looked at the time when Jesus was asked by one of the Scribes what is the greatest commandment. 36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? 37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy…

Psalm 127 – A Psalm that changes everything A song of ascents. Of Solomon. 1 Unless the Lord builds a house, its builders labor over it in vain; unless the Lord watches over a city, the watchman stays alert in vain. 2 In vain you get up early and stay up late, working hard to have enough food— yes, he…

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…

Holy Ambition Hannah’s home life was sometimes hard, as she had to contend with a second wife in the marriage. 2 He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. This second wife tended to make fun of Hannah…

Where Do We need God, and where does God show up to work? Is God like a clockmaker who divinely wound the clock of existence and then uninterestedly walked away? Is God like a personal answer provider like an 8-ball with a 15-year old girl shaking it asking, “does he like me, Does he like me, does he…

(S1) Frantic text from Melissa: “Dad, are you coming home for lunch? Me: Why? Do you need me? (puff-up, smile). Melissa: Yes, there’s a huge wasp in the kitchen!” Dad’s, you understand those special moments...even if they seem insignificant at the time. Psalm 127:3 “Children are a gift from the Lord;…

A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows: For so he giveth his beloved sleep. Lo, children are an…

In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon expresses the importance of realizing that life is empty and meaningless without God. Picture this, the wisest, richest, most powerful man of that time after all he had learned, accomplished and gained said it was all pointless without God. None of it had lasting…

Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” And he laid his hands on them and went away. Who are the individuals…

Our Statement on Mankind Mankind We believe mankind is created in the image of God to reflect His glory. As male and female, God commands them to take care of the earth and to populate it through the union of marriage. Because of inherited and committed sin they are spiritually dead, disobeying God and…

Idols are not always “overtly wrong”. I am NOT suggesting that idols are good but I am trying to say that some idols are not blatantly evil at first sight. And idol is anything in place of God. This is the basic definition of an idol. God’s rightful place is first above all other things. This is at the…

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…

Introduction: ​ There’s a Mother’s Day card that, on the front, reads: “Mom, I remember that little prayer you used to say for me every day.”; When opened, the inside reads: “God help you if you ever do that again!” ​ Kids can be challenging, but they are precious gifts from God. As we celebrate Mother’s…

2 Timothy 1:5–7 (KJV 1900) 5 when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting…

Child Dedication Ryan & Ashley Hartwig Jonas Ronald, Timothy Christopher Selah (Sayla) Joy Dawie & Alana Smit Hailey Smit Introductory Remarks to the Congregation At this point in our worship of God, we give particular attention to God’s gift of children. These Parents Ryan & Ashley along with Dawie…

Did you know that God really loves moms and kids? He does! He loves them so much that He set certain rules and regulations to care for them and to remind them of His love for them that is ultimately demonstrated through Jesus Christ. Let’s find out more as we look at this chapter in the Book of Leviticus.

What is a gift? Favor or item bestowed on someone A gift does not have attachments A gift always costs the giver, but not the receiver A gift is not in the item, but in the act 11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then,…

A child dedication is simply dedicating your child to or giving your child back to God. I tell my kids that it is a good thing they are past their return date or I’d take them back to the hospital. What does it mean to give your child back to God? Let me explain by giving you three reasons we do this!…

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, 3 and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Whoever then…

The Father’s Care of the Wayward Son Luke 15:11-24 There are some things that are integral to this story that so apply to our lives that makes it one off the favorite of many of us. The Lord knew that which would connect with mankind and this parable is one of them. The parables are what we could a story…

You can Try to Build your Home with out God. But that Would be a bad decision. Building our Lives Only in the Lord. 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: There is none that doeth good. 1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in…

Futility Futility Digging in sand Teaching a cat Cleaning a childs room 9 So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me. 10 And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all…