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Last week we spent some time looking at how hope has come for everyone. This week we are looking at how peace has come for everyone! We talked last week about how Jesus came as a hope for the gentiles. Michele Ivans brought up a point after the message that I really didn’t drive home as sometimes we…

5 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes. 6 And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.” 6 For to us a child is born, to…

Christmas Unwrapped Unwrapping the Virgin Birth Introduction: This morning we are going to start a teaching series entitled “Christmas Unwrapped” This morning we are going to begin by unwrapping the virgin birth. Let’s start this teaching by asking one simple question. Why was it necessary for Christ…

2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness. 1 “Come, everyone who is thirsty, come to the water; and you without silver, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without silver and without cost! 2 Why do you spend silver on…

A. Rapport for the time Remembering to Forget How are we to move forward as a christian in God’s kingdom? Sanctification by the Spirit of God in our life to live a life that is pleasing before the Lord. B. Reading of the text Read Passage... C. Review of the text 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not…

Introduction Paul look into the mirror of the Word to what manner of man he is. His reflections in the Word reveals the desires of his heart. The desires of Paul’s heart is rooted in loving God above all else and loving his neighbor as himself. We see Paul’s desire was that he would be accursed if it…

Abraham: Following God's Promise

Good morning, we are so glad that you are here with us this morning. I hope that you have brought your Bible today. Turn with me to Luke chapter 6. Today I want to share with you a model of genuine love. In fact, our text tells us that we are to love those who are our enemies. During the American Revolution,…

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?…

Introduction If the modern believer envied the apostle Paul in anything, it might be for the clarity of his life’s calling. He knew exactly what he was supposed to do as a disciple of Jesus. He was to proclaim the gospel to the Gentiles. Focusing on where it had not been preached by any other. Romans…

What is more attractive than God’s family? Those who are saved by grace through faith in Jesus are given a new family. Series: What is more attractive? Than God’s family Than corporate worship Than serving together Than learning at the feet of Jesus Than the gospel Therefore remember that at one time…

Review Introduction Tanakh Brit Hadoshah 18 According to their deeds, accordingly He will repay, Fury to His adversaries, Recompense to His enemies; The coastlands He will fully repay. 5 From these the coastland peoples of the Gentiles were separated into their lands, everyone according to his language,…

Daniel 3:16–28 (NIV84) 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, “O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. 18 But…

Intro Does anybody love Jesus at River Church today? We are in week #5 in the study of the Fruit of the Spirit. We are doing this because of the time we are in. Things are so toxic and it’s a great opportunity for us to live out these characteristics so others can see. I believe it’s so important for…

Introduction By imitating the example of the Lord Jesus Christ, the church will do three things: bear with the weak, glorify God, and accept one another Romans 15:1-13 1 We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. 2 Each of us should please our neighbors…

We cannot be certain what verse 1 refers to. Tensions of the day made revolution possible at any time. Pontius Pilate did not get along with the Jews- he was insensitive to their religious convictions. He brought official Roman ensigns into Jerusalem and the Jews were angry with Caesar’s image in the…

Intro . It’s so good to see you this morning. No one is here by accident. Isn’t God amazing that he would bring us together like this. If he brought us together then I believe that He has something to say to us this morning. We are in the series titled The Fruit of the Spirit . These are character values…

If you were to stand before God, and He were to ask you this question, “ Why should I let you into Heaven ,” how would you respond? How would you answer? How Would You Answer? Through out the years, I have posed that situation/that question to numbers of people and, in response, I have received three…

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…

The Love of a Dog Do you have a pet? Does your pet love you? Nice. I want to tell you a story about a dog’s love for his master, because it can teach us about God’s love for us. In 1858, a man named John Gray was buried in old Greyfriars Churchyard, Edinburgh, Scotland. His grave levelled by the hand…

Introduction Romans explains everything 1-5 life outside of Christ, 6— life for those in Christ 1–5: Sinful world. Out there, gets out of hand. Perversion celebrated. Dobbs took mask off—Melania, Amendment 3. Why? Romans 1 Not just out there—in my heart. Don’t love God, don’t want to submit to His rule.…

People often ask, and if we are honest, we all want to be able to know the Will of God. One of the problems is that, we, our culture, think we are smart. If you think about it. I have seen Nuclear Bombs detonated when they were tested. I remember when we first sent a person into space and then landed…

Introduction The Concept The Critical View The Confirmative View I. The Concept Known as “ Once Saved , Always Saved ” II. The Critical View God and man both are responsible for Salvation Grace Saves , but Works are Required to Keep It III. The Confirmative View 1. Salvation is by Grace through Faith…

Luke 7:11-17 highlights Jesus' compassion and power as He raises a widow's son in Nain, bringing hope to a seemingly hopeless situation. It encourages us to trust in God's presence during our darkest moments and to allow His transformative power to work in our lives, reminding us that Jesus meets us exactly where we are, regardless of our circumstances.

A church was debating what color to paint the church building. One group passionately wanted white, while another was equally passionate about painting it blue. After several heated discussions, they finally decided to settle it with a vote. In the end, white won by a narrow margin. The next Sunday,…