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Called to Confession Called to Confession I’m a nerd. I’m not sure if it is a nerd. I’m just a super anxious person. Although I’m actually quite mellow. I just hate doing the wrong thing. Maybe because I’m a ‘laatlammetjie’. My brother and sister are 7 years older than me. And they were naughty. We laugh…

This Week’s Theme: Purposed Abandoned Word for the Week is Repent: It is a turning from one’s sinful ways, works, and will towards God’s ways, works, and will. It encompasses three aspects. First, a change of thinking that our way is wrong and God’s way is right. Second, a change in emotions to feel…

Intro Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and said, “That’s not what I look like, is it?” For most of us, it’s our drivers license. Does anyone have a drivers license pic that they pull out and go, “Man. I look good.” No, we all look terrible. You know that feeling though? Someone out in public…

A. Rapport for the time B. Reading of the text C. Review of the text D. Relevance of the text I. Logic 1 When Samuel became old, he made his sons judges over Israel. 2 The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second, Abijah; they were judges in Beersheba. Samuel is some 60 years old…

There is a lot of foolish decisions and behavior happening in our world today. Take a look around. What is happening in our country and even in our world is just foolishness. Starting with our children who are being told as early as 5 years old that they may not be a girl when God created them as a girl,…

Intro into the Psalms Many scholars of the OT believe Psalm 1 sets the tone for the enitre 150 pslams and this psalm presents an overview and an introduction to the psalms and the psalmists. For instance, this initial psalm tells us that there are only two kinds of people - godly and ungodly, wise and…

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…

9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.…

Isaiah 30:8-29 Deuteronomy 32:1-43 We continue to study the Fall Feasts This in combination of Devarim/ Deuteronomy Today is not going to be different - we continue with the same content I have removed the review for this Biblical presentation today because of the amount of scriptures we are going to…

You’ve probably never heard of the name Sayyid Qutb. But Sayyid Qutb has had a profound effect on your life. On your family, on your job, on your future, on your travel. Even though he died about forty years ago he has had profound influence on you through his worldview. How did he do that? Sayyid Qutb…

Introduction Monthly theme: Be Alert and Cautious to Discern Deception Today’s lesson: Wisdom that Comes from Above Wisdom Defined : The soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment. Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn…

Names mean something to us. Alyvia (found it in a baby name book) Marie Jane (both grandma’s) Bennson (baby name book) Hugh Amyah (picked by Amy and spelled for her) Renea (Amy) Names meant even more in the Old Testament. They would name their children by how they felt, something that was happening,…

Introduction https://ref.ly/logosres/grudemsystheovideo?art=art009 What is the definition of the Trinity? God eternally existing as three persons; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each is fully God, and there is only one God. In Bruce Wares book “Father, Son & Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, & Relevance”,…

Psalm 14:1-7 The majority of Americans have a wrong view of human nature. A survey by Barna and the Cultural Research Center (CRC) of AZ Christian University in 2020 indicated that most Americans (7 of 10) believe mankind is “basically good” – and this percentage was the same even among those who identified…

II. ONE TRUE GOD: existing eternally as three persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit ( Luke 3:22 ; Matt 28:19 ; II Cor 13:14 ). [One True God ( Deut 6:4 ; Isa 44:6 ). This tri-unity is clearly set forth in the form and formula of Christian baptism ( Matt 28:19-20 ).] 1. The God Who Is. how…

The Fool has said. The one who ignore God. Psalm 53:1 "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." The biblical meaning of the word “fool” is a person who ignores God ( Rom. 3:10-12 ). When a person considers…

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…

In the book Gaily The Troubadour , published in 1936, Arthur Guiterman wrote the following poem. Reading his observations, you wouldn't guess it was written 60+ years ago. First dentistry was painless; Then bicycles were chainless And carriages were horseless And many laws, enforceless. Next, cookery…

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.…

Purpose: To encourage people to hope for the coming of the Jesus. Proposition: In Psalm 14 we see three reasons why we should hope for the coming of Jesus. [Steve Doosey (Fox News Network) “Son, our building has been hit. See you in heaven. Love, Dad.”] 1. Because The Wicked are Wicked. 1 The fool has…

{{Does every human hold worth? is there such a thing as worthless people? with our Christian worldview, our “right to life movement?” The answer is clear… or is it?}} Many years ago, a lawyer from Columbus Ohio once told a story of a case or a case study that he would use when he taught at Purdue and…

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…