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“Therefore” Whats the Therefore, therefore? Eph. 4:1-16 is all about Christian unity which we will be addressing over the next few weeks, but from chapter 4 through the end of the book, Paul will be addressing the believers on how they are to behave as Christians. Here in chapter 4, Paul will proceed…

A Walk Worthy of Unity Eph.4:1-3 The fact that the Christian life is described as a ‘walk’ is significant. ‘Walk’ suggests activity, movement, and progress. We are to ‘walk’ … Galatians 5:16 (KJV 1900) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit , and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 1 John 1:7 (KJV…

Eph. 4:4-6 . “The Basis for Unity A Church as One FC: To be one in the Church, you must be one in Christ In today's churches, anyone can join it appears. You don't have to have a testimony of salvation or a letter of good standing from another like minded church. As long as you can be counted in the…

We often see Paul as a very intellectual person and he was, probably one of the most educated men in his time, but Paul was more than just a very smart man. Paul understood the need for connection on the emotional level. Up to this point Paul has presented his historical and theological arguments for…

Today we will be celebrating communion. I was actually preparing a message from 2 Timothy 2:1-7 this week. However, while I was listening to a message from a conference this weekend and thinking about our celebrating communion, I decided to change things up and speak about communion. Communion. We as…

Big Idea: Our faith is meant to be lived out in community. We have a very personal faith theology whereas the early church had no such concept. Disciples grow in the soil of relationship. This week we will talk about how we are to be a community committed to the Word and to begin together. Me - Talk…

9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! 11 Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? 12 And though a man…

Call to worship 17 I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High. Tithe and Offering 12 What shall I render to the Lord For all His benefits toward me? 13 I will take up the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the Lord . 14 I will…

Intro Week 2 of 4: At the Table Last week we looked at the fact that God’s story begins and ends with our provision and at the table There is something about breaking bread together and brings you closer, isn’t there. Social clubs (Rotary) Meals at church We know the importance of families having regular…

Introduction Renewed interest in War Movies. I believe this is because we identify with them. All are in a battle. Some physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Paul certainly understood this. Struggles wherever he went! But, Paul never gave up. He persevered. What was the key to Paul’s perseverance…

A Vital Church Grows 40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’…

Introduction A. Preliminaries Good Morning. We continue our sermon series this morning in the Apostles’ Creed. And I would like to thank Neil for his sermon this past Sunday on our confession concerning the Holy Spirit. By way of reminder, Martin Luther talked about how the Creed had three sections or…

7 But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may…

Living Together Living together, we are starting into a new series on the subject of living together. In the church you often read “fellowship together.” And today and for the next few weeks we will look at life as we live and fellowship together. (Living together-1 picture) In our society today when…

When God calls us to himself, he calls us to community. Learn how we're to live out fellowship with the "one another" commands we find in scripture.

Fellowship is one of the great reasons to attend church.

Why is it still Relevant to get together on Sunday? We live in a digital age. And it is technically possible to live your life and never leave your house. Or is it? A man in Pennsylvania did this for a year. He never left his house. Well think about it. Work There is an increasing number of jobs you…

Living Together Living together is not always easy, not everyone agrees on everything and gets along in everything. In our series Living Together we are being reminded of some tools, promises, corrections that can help us in our living together as a forever family in Christ. (In Christ Picture) Expand…

Committing Sin 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: According to what is God’s desire regarding you and sin? 1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And…

A Powerful Partnership For what are you thankful? Maybe more specifically, for whom are you thankful? Because without relationships this journey we call life would be most unbearable and inherently miserable. It’s for this reason many are hurting and considering ending their time on earth. We need each…

Habit Forming Habit forming is repetitive in nature of doing the same thing over and over again where it become second nature. Are all habit’s bad? When you want to form a habit, or learn to do something well, you do it over and over again. Another word that may be inserted here is “tradition.” Tradition…

There are five functions that are essential for a healthy, effective church: Connect with one another in fellowship. Grow in Christ through discipleship. Serve others in ministry. Go into the world and make disciples. Worship God. Last week, I shared with you about three biblical truths concerning connecting…

Today we will be studying John 14:15-31 . This is a longer passage than we typically cover. However, in this passage, I found that Jesus is repeating two main concepts as he is seeking to comfort and encourage his disciples. The main concepts we will be considering today are Love, Obedience and Fellowship.…

Life together in Fellowship We are not meant to walk in Christ alone, we are meant to walk in fellowship with one another and to share with others to bring them into fellowship with Christ. This morning we will be looking at the fellowship of Supper. Previously in this series we have looked at: We are…

Happy Mothers Day!! What is your heritage?