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God Has Spoken... In the first four verses – one long sentence – divinely inspired words of God, the writer of Hebrews gives us pearls of truth knotted on one crimson strand - the theme of Hebrews perseverance by keeping our eyes upon Jesus... “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith,…

Introduction Today we will begin a new series. This series will focus primarily upon what Jesus both did and experienced in the last few days of His earthly ministry. I was going to title this series ‘The Last Days of Jesus’, meaning of course the last time period consisting of just before the Judgment…

Intro Why do so many Christians become baristas? its cause We identify with Moses… and Hebrews. Continuing our study of the book of Hebrews, jumping in to chapter 2 and focusing on the first 4 verses. As we go through this book, we won’t study everything. We won’t be able to dig deeply into every possible…

9 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge…

How many of you have been in a situation where perseverance was the key to making it through? (Police academy “try outs”) — Without perseverance, I would never have made it through that run… Perseverance is “the act of doing something despite the difficulties or obstacles in achieving success.” Look…

25 But the one who looks into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and perseveres, being no hearer who forgets but a doer who acts, he will be blessed in his doing. Introduction: I’d like to begin our lesson by looking at the story of Joseph, someone who exemplifies perseverance. 37 This proposal pleased…

The first church had no idea as they faced persecution that there would come a time and day when Christianity would actually be legal. By A. D. 350 the Roman Empire would claim Christ as King and Christians would live for the most part in freedom. Every now and then persecution has come and we see this…

Call to worship Welcome everyone! LET US STAND AND WORSHIP! “Waymaker” Words and Music by Hillsong PRAYER OF PRAISE FOR WHO GOD IS Lord, we praise You for choosing us. We praise You that in ur grace and mercy You reached down and called us by name and that now we belong to You. We worship You this morning…

When God’s word is proclaimed, there are different levels of response, ranging from those who take no notice to those whose lives are transformed

Persistent in Pursuit A. Rapport for the time B. Reading of the text 19 But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having persuaded the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. 20 But when the disciples gathered about him, he rose up and entered the city,…

Perseverance is not always easy or fun; but we are reminded today that abiding in times of perseverance produces character and hope in us

Introduction: Well, we’ve reached the end of one year and the beginning of a new year, and I have to say that I have never been happier for a year to end than this year. There have been a lot of things happen this last year from record inflation and soaring home prices to a never ending battle with Covid…

Today's sermon encourages us to be a people of prayer and a people of follow through.

Last Saturday 21 year old Special Olympics athlete Chris Nikic crossed the finish line to become the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon. He finished a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon run in 16 hours 46 minutes and 9 seconds. He had a goal – not…

A young man once came up to a very famous pianist after a concert and said, “I’d do anything to be able to play like you do.” The pianist replied, “Will you practice eight hours a day, six days a week?” The young man walked away. In a similar way, a rich young man asked Jesus what he must do to receive…

Introduction Puzzles have experienced a revival during quarantine. From simple to complex; few pieces to thousands; large pieces to tiny pieces. Enjoyable to frustrating! There is the fear that all dissectologists (that’s the official name) share: the lost piece. It doesn’t matter that the puzzle is…

The year was 1989 when Disney released All Dogs Go to Heaven . In honest disclosure, I’ve never watched this film. But the title intrigues me with the fold theology that many people believe. Do cats go to Heaven? What about ferrets or bearded dragons? I’ll need to watch before I can make any comments…

When we seem stuck, cooperation with God's plans will keep us moving toward His intended end.

Introduction 7 Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain. 8 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not…

In spite of fatigue or distraction, Believers must stay the course and never surrender.

In Philippians 3, Paul is giving us his spiritual biography, his past (3:1-11), his present (3:12-16), and his future (3:17-21). Pastor Leger talks today about Paul's present and his determination to not stop growing and working. He is choosing not to rest on yesterday's accomplishments and devotion. Something we need to keep in ming.

Essential Elements This series has been a series thus far of helping the disciple of Jesus Christ to look within, make changes within so to be a fruit bearing disciple for the kingdom of God. Today we are looking at the need for the essential element of perseverance, but first some reminders. I know…

Christ is our anchor. We must be reminded of this truth daily. As mentioned last week anchors serve a very important purpose. God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged. We…

Intro Week two of looking at - “beholding” - Jesus. And looking at the ways in which faith in Jesus Christ allows us to see and experiance the world in wonderful and unique ways. Last week we looked at trust Ahaz did not trust in God Rather he trusted in himself and in fleshly wisdom in the end this…

Good morning! we are continuing this series on 9 Flavors 1 Frui t and we are talking about the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5:22-23 tells us that the Fruit of the Spirit is…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness.. In Africa…there was this common confession and response that was used to…