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3 Can two walk together, unless they are agreed? 7 Surely the Lord God does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets. The Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy…

Welcome/Opening Prayer Music Ministry Doxology Let Us Break Bread Together(1,2,3) This I Believe Word of God - 1 John 1:5 -7 Message - “The Apostles’ Creed and Communion of Saints” I, along with many other pastors, often teach that we need to seek unity In our core text today, 1 John 1:5-7 , we just…

There are so many flavors of Christianity. So many denominations, traditions, and emphases. And yet, the vast majority of Christians through history agree on the basic tenets of faith. They all can affirm the Apostle’s Creed, a short declaration composed a few generations after the Bible was finalized. For the next 3 months, we’ll explore the Creed, which can be comforting, challenging, confusing, and surprisingly practical.

Apostles’ Creed Series #1

Introduction There are moments in nature shows where the scientist sees for the first time something he had only heard of before The astonishment of finally seeing what they had only heard existed I had a moment like that with what I heard were disney freaks People who go religiously multiple times a…

John 6:69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the Living God. What is the goal of the message? To convince the hearers that they must know what they believe and be able to state their beliefs simply. Why does this audience need this goal today? Some have never paused to…

Intro/scripture 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so…

Scripture 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored!…

Review Why is the Apostle’s Creed important? What we believe is important It is biblical The creed teaches, anchors, directs I believe in God the father almighty, maker of heaven and earth Scripture 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness…

Introduction I was in my doctoral work and one of the plenary presentations was a church planting movement called Fresh Expressions..... What constitutes a church? Well before we can understand what the creed is getting at, we need a little biblical work to paint the picture. We need to ask what is a…

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The Easter Vigil On the eve of Easter Sunday, a group of believers has stayed up all night in a vigil of prayer, scriptural reading, and instruction. The most important moment of their lives is fast approaching. For years they have been preparing for this day. When the rooster crows at dawn, they are…

Scripture/Introduction 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each…

Scripture 1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with…

We are reminded that God powerfully overcomes the enemies arrayed against us. We are encouraged to live for the will of God, not for human passions.

Scripture 50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising…

Introduction and Scripture 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal…

Intro/scripture But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your…

Intro/Scripture Why not say—as some slanderously claim that we say—“Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is just! What shall we conclude then? Do we have any advantage? Not at all! For we have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under the power of sin. As…

Scripture/Introduction When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.…

Scripture When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. Pray…

Introduction What do you believe that is distinctly Christian, and not merely American or Texan? What Christian beliefs do you hold in common with those Christians who live in Afghanistan or China? How about with those Christians who lived 100 years ago… or 1,000? What Christian beliefs do you hold that…

Scripture/Introduction “Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate, knowing it was out of self-interest that the chief priests had handed Jesus over to him. But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have Pilate release Barabbas instead. “What shall I do, then, with the one…

Big Idea: God our Father gives us every reason to worship him. 1. His power is seen in making all things by his word (vv. 1-9) 2. His wisdom is seen in carrying out his eternal plans (vv. 10-17) 3. His love is seen in delivering those who hope in him (vv. 18-22)

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