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I think every Christian has asked themselves one question at one time or another and most likely asked it many times. Am I a Christian? Was I really called by Christ? While this sermon is not answering those questions directly, we are touching on this topic; for at least two reasons. This is the beginning…

Finding Joy in Jesus It was a crisp evening in May 1893, and the air buzzed with anticipation as thousands of visitors gathered at the Chicago World’s Fair, also known as the Columbian Exposition. Families, couples, and groups of friends packed the fairgrounds, their voices humming with excitement. They…

Introduction Have you ever heard of a laughing heir? I’m not talking about laughing gas, I’m talking about when someone gets a call from a lawyer saying, “your rich uncle passed away and left you all his money!” It’s when you didn’t realize you would inherit something, but suddenly someone tells you…

Prayer Review of Last Class Last week, Brian led us in considering the God-like characteristics of Faithfulness and Self Control. Do you remember the three things that hinder us from being faithful? The triple H. It is hard, it hurts, or we have a big head. Sometimes, we need a little bit of motivation…

Went on elder retreat... Things I observed: Every one of us feels and carries the full weight of responsibility for the church. We each unique giftings and abilities and we deeply respect and submit to one another. Maturity Colossians 1:28 (ESV) [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone…

Let love be without hypocrisy—by abhorring what is evil, clinging to what is good, being devoted to one another in brotherly love, giving preference to one another in honor, not lagging behind in diligence, being fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope, persevering in affliction, being…

Intro In the last chapter we see God has the right to choose and God has the right to do what he wants to with His creation. You are the clay and he wants to mold you. Chapter ended with Isaiah saying Israel is a disobedient and obstinate people. God was going to use the Gentile world to humble them.…

Romans 12.3-16 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what…

Last few weeks, we have given much time to talking about the one another’s of scripture. A message that if we are being honest is not just good but vital. It’s a primary topic of the Bible. There are literally hundreds of one-another verses in scripture. Obviously we don’t have the time to talk about…

Central Idea Since divisions within the body of Christ will occur, we must strive for unity based on the teachings of Scripture. INTRODUCTION What happens when you bring people together from different social mindsets, political ideologies, religious backgrounds, cultural traditions, and economic standings?…

Philippians 2:1-11 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; The Bible tells us to live in honor preferring one another. During a spelling contest many years ago the winner received the prize of a fine new Bible, the contestants were finally reduced…

One thing that last 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, 3 knowing this…

Acts 9:32-43 Introduction Acts is full of excitement Sometimes we feel like Christian life should be this constant high energy pursuit to change the world That’s just exhausting Luke is showing us how Gospel spread not what daily life of believer is like In midst of the excitement & amazing are glimpses…

Our emotions are not simply unhelpful, rather they are God-given faculties which can be used along with our reasoning to help us to love God. Join Malcolm as he explores how we can manage dangerous emotions and press into helpful ones to better love God and others in 2025.

One Another I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another. By this shall all [men] know that you are My disciples, if you love one another [if you keep on showing love among yourselves]. One of the most important things when…

Philippians 2:1-4 August 4, 2024 ‌ So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or…

Introduction Romans = Doctrine. This is the notion in the Christian world when they hear about the book of Romans. In other words, the belief in the Church today is that the book of Romans is full of doctrine. It is true that Romans teach us about doctrine. But it is not a book about doctrine itself.…

The Apostle Peter · Who wrote it? Peter wrote you a letter. Peter the Apostle We all love Peter because we all relate to his ups and downs, his failures and victories. Peter is the one who said, “You are the son of God.” He said, “I’ll never let them take you.” He walked on water, performed miracles,…

Ephesians 5:1-6 One of the biggest pain points for people today is family. How do I save my marriage? How do I become a good parent? People have questions; questions the Bible can answer. The next four weeks we are going to focus on relationships in the home. We are going to use the instructions found…

Be Diligent not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; 4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where…

Good morning! When you think of the family of God, who do you think of? Who is the family of God? I think that often we think too small when we think of the family of God. Especially as Baptists. Why do I say that? There are two main things that make a Baptist Church a Baptist Church. The first is that…

Intro “Let love be Genuine” Let me tell you a story of a young couple. They grew up in church. They became Christians in christian families who went to church come hell or high-water. Yet when they got married they stopped going to church. For no good reason they pulled away from the churches that they…

Series: Growing in Grace Text: Romans 12:9-21 Title: Grace Toward Others Date: February 15, 2015 Introduction: This whole chapter is a plea for believers to live lives that are pleasing to the Lord. Verses 1-2 are about Grace to Present ourselves to God. We are to consider our own life and get it where…

Introduction A life that is sacrificed to God. That is what we have been talking about. Paul has laid out the idea that we are to be living sacrifices to God. He has spent a great deal of time working on what is salvation in this letter to the Christians is Rome, but now as he gets into practicalities,…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 Review Three Weeks discomfort. The physical Temple person. study of Torah. Evil Inclination Introduction Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Haftarah: Isaiah 1:1-27 Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations:…