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TEXT: GALATIANS 5:22 | THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT : LOVE INTRO ILLUSTRATION : For years I had gone to my friend Jeremiah’s house. His family had an old farmhouse style home with ruff cut wood floors and exposed beams. When you walked through the door of there house you were greeted with a small table and…

General – “A called out Assembly​ Specifically – “A called out assembly of saved, baptized believers, organized to glorify God” I. Biblical uses of word “church” a. General assembly – Acts 7:38 b. Entire Body of Christ Matthew 16:18 , Ephesians 5:25 , c. Specific local assembly or body of believers Galatians…

Introduction: Astronomers tell us that the light from a star takes years to reach the earth. So when a star dies it could be years before we would ever know it becasue the light form the star would keep pouring down onto the earth for years. The church at Sardis was like that. On the outside everything…

TEXT: GALATIANS 2:17-18 | LOVE NOT LEGALISM INTRO EXPLANATION : We are approaching the end of this 2nd chapter here in Galatians, and we are nearing what is probably the most notable verse in all of this book in v.20. But before we reach that all important verse, we cannot miss the powerful reminder…

Acts 19:1-41 Introduction— A saying in leadership: “When you’re tired of saying people are just starting to hear it” Statement about the value of repetition especially of things that are important Often I come back to a sermon, passage or topic - not because it was a good sermon but because it’s important…

What would it look like to be in a dead church??? Their pastor graduated from a theological cemetery. They sing “Amazing Grave, How Sweet the Ground.” You might describe their worship as stiff. At the Rapture, they’ll be the first churches taken up because the Bible says, “The dead in Christ shall rise…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 29:10-31:30 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said alone Third consolation: anaya Soarah: Afflicted and Stormed Tossed 67 Before I was afflicted…

Good morning. I am so glad that we can be here together this morning. As we have journeyed in Revelation I realized that we have been doing a lot of set up and overview of the book so far. If I am honest with you this is very intentional. Due to the nature of what Revelation is we can’t escape that it…

The Letter from Jesus Imagine you are part of Ephesus Christian Church Rich, prominent city Pastors: Paul, Timothy, John (last apostle) Received three letters that would end up in the Bible Your pastor, who is in jail, sends you a letter What they are doing right: They work hard They cannot tolerate…

18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 “ ‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. 20 But I have this…

12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 13 “ ‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan…

Confronting the Spirit of Jezebel: Breaking the Chains of Control in Relationships Primary Scripture Reading: 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and…

Many of you knew Zach and Mackenzie Richardson when they lived here and fellowshipped with us. Lisa and I had the privilege of visiting them on our way home from the IFCA National Convention this summer. They showed us around the family farm and they brought us to the barn where they had all of their…

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:19 | SINS OF IMMORALITY INTRO ILLUSTRATION : Getting trapped in the mall after the movie. There were no signs to stop from going through the door. EXPLANATION : Before we can dive into the verses in Galatians 5 , we must begin in Romans 1:18-32 For the wrath of God is revealed from…

Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:10-4:7 Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok - righteous Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth Nazir nṣr Introduction Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah…

8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. 9 “ ‘I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are…

Revelation 2:12-17

JEZEBEL... This name has never been on the popular list of baby girl names, and for good reason! The name Jezebel carries with it the stigma and personification of evil, wickedness, and immorality. We’re introduced to Jezebel in the Old Testament in 1 Kings 16:29-33 This Queen Jezebel... Was a murderer……

TEXT: GALATIANS 5:21 | ASSURED AND SURRENDERED INTRO ILLUSTRATION : Kynoa losing her tooth in her cake pop She lost it without even realizing it. EXPLANATION : Upon first glance and without careful reading and study of this passage, it would seem that Paul is now telling us that we can lose our salvation…

1 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “ ‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete…

First Love 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “ ‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who…

Easter 2024 - A Borrowed Tomb. Jesus died the death of a slave, but was buried like a rich man. He borrowed a tomb that was meant for someone else, and conquered death, hell and the grave. Will you let Jesus borrow your tomb?

The Mighty Sword Could you imagine a soldier carefully putting on each piece of his armor, and walking out to battle without his sword? Talk about suicidal. He would be asking for it. David went to battle Goliath with out Saul's armor, but he did have his weapon. While armor is vital to protect you from…

Revelation 2:18-29

Introduction Beginning in the 8 verse of the second chapter we read these words “Write to the angel of the church in Smyrna: Thus says the First and the Last, the one who was dead and came to life: I know your affliction and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews…