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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…

It's possible to rent an amazing variety of things. Last month the Men’s Club purchased cans of paint to re-stripe the Parking Lot. And with this purchase we were able to use this small cart that held the can of paint. With the squeeze of the handle the paint would spray from the bottom of the cart onto…

When the Lord Comes Near — He Lifts Up the Humbled May God’s grace, mercy, and peace be multiplied to you all this blessed Fourth Sunday in Advent. Amen For a lot of people, Christmas has more or less arrived. Our kids have either already started their Christmas break from school — or are about to —…

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.…

Let’s pray: Lord, as we gather today, we ask that you would open our hearts and minds to your word. Speak to us as individuals, as families, and as a church that we might be the people you have called us to be. We ask now that you would speak, and as you speak give us ears to listen. Speak Lord, your…

Stir Up Expectations Today is the first Sunday in a new Church year, so “Happy New Year!” As the church flips the page on the liturgical calendar revealing a new year, why don’t we make a mental list of what you expect in this year ahead? Will there be a wedding in the family? Are you planning on a fancy…

INTRODUCTION We get excited for the “coming soon”’s in our life. Entertainment industry is great at this — the invention of “ The Trailer ” (Mandalorian — Longmire) New Restaurant in Town — We see the building start, progress — sign goes up “Coming Soon” Website “Coming Soon” page — used to be bad but…

Lord Keep you 22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord lift up His countenance…

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…

What is revival? Do we need a revival/renewal today? What is the the Nature of Revival Scripture indicates that a number of characteristics precede revival, they make up the nature of revival - which involve repentance, humility and obedience. Characteristics which precede revival (There are 5 we are…

Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without…

Introduction As a church we have many reasons to praise God. We are here, we have made a good start, opportunities have opened up. But above all else we have the priviledge to praise God. Over the last few months we have been looking at the Psalms of Meaning and today we touch again on a Psalm of Praise.…

Due to the length of this Psalm - we’re going to dive right in. I make no promises on time this morning. Psalm 88 was a dark Psalm. On Wednesday night, we discussed how difficult it is to find any glimmer of hope in this Psalm. However, earlier this summer I had mentioned that these Psalms were not arranged…

Jesus is the True Vine, stay apart of the True Vine and He will produce much fruit in you

Psalm 139 Introduction: Do you find it frustrating to hear words which were once used to describe something or someone in a positive way are now used to describe things or people in negative and insulting ways. I am sure you can think of several words yourself, but I want to look at the word “precious”.…

Introductory Matters Last year we looked at Psalms 71-80 . Most of those Psalms centered on the theme of God’s wrath… We left off in the middle of book 3 (of 5) of the Psalms. (73-89) A few notes about the Psalms, and this Psalm in particular: This Psalm was written by Asaph. Asaph was a musician that…

A Psalm of Praise a probable song tune (ʿal ʿalamot)3 and concludes with the general genre designation šir4 (“song”). THIS IS A psalm of radical trust in the face of overwhelming threat. While the specific cause of threat is never clarified, it does seem to have to do with the uproar of pagan nations…

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of family and the privilege of coming together to seek Your face. As we gather in Your presence, we ask for Your Holy Spirit to be among us, guiding our thoughts and opening our hearts to the message…

Genesis 8:1-22 Introduction READ Genesis 8:1-22 In previous chapters we see Noah stood out from His culture He truly believed God, wholly lived for God in a wholly ungodly world His life no easier than yours 2 Timothy 3:12 - “Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”…

Today we are starting a series that I hope you will find interesting and engaging, but above all my hope and prayer is that this series will be a tool that God will use in your life to reach a lost and dying world. Today we are going to go back to basics and study the Good News. If you don’t feel comfortable…

Introduction Audience: Written to Judah, but the conversation is between the prophet and God. Date: 626-590 BC. It was most likely written after the destruction of the northern kingdom, but before the Judaen exile. This was a period of decline and rebellion in Judah before they were judged. Author: Nothing…