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Most of the time when we think of or exercise giving thanks, we think of things we have or have experienced that we are thankful for. But possession and experiences alone are not enough. We must recognize the source of where those blessings come from and what their purpose is. The greatest blessing of…

Let us begin with a word of prayer. Gracious Father, As we gather in your presence today, our hearts are filled with anticipation and gratitude. We come before you with joyous hearts, ready to delve into the richness of your Word. Open our minds to receive the wisdom you offer, and let our spirits be…

Intro: I had two titles picked out for the message this morning and went with “The Heart of Christianity”. The other title would have been “The Fundamentals of our Faith”… Fundamentals are important for anything that we do in life… one of the fundamentals in baking is, time and temperature… to hot and…

Good Morning, if you have your Bibles would you turn with me to Matthew chapter 13. Over the past several weeks we have been talking about the parables of Jesus, and so we are going to look today at the hidden treasure and the Pearl of great Value. We are going to begin in verse 44. Matthew 13:44 . 44…

Intro : This world has witnessed many nights since it was created by God. Many of those nights passed without anything remarkable taking place. Others saw profound changes in history take place. One day Noah was loading animals in an ark as the world laughed and mocked him. The next morning when they…

This week Dr. and Pastor Tim Keller passed away from cancer. He was a man used by God to reach many many people with the gospel. He was good friends with John Piper. And John Piper made a video describing the last email correspondence he had with his friend Tim Keller before he passed away. In his last…

The Gift of Jesus Christmas morning is a special time of year. It’s the season when we come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. On this day, as we gather with family and friends, let us reflect on the greatest gift ever given: The Gift of Jesus. Through His life and death on…

If you had to sum up the theme of Romans 8 in one word perhaps the best word you could choose would be the word ASSURANCE. 1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Paul’s main aim is to prove to us why there is no possibility of condemnation for the believer. If we…

For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain: But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention. For our exhortation was not of deceit,…

He shall be called Prince of Peace — Jesus is the Messiah who brings the restoration of shalom.

How many of you remember the children’s song “The Joy of the Lord”? The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength Joy - A quality or attitude of delight and happiness, which is ultimately grounded in the work…

Last week we looked at: Jesus prayed to the Father in John 17:13-26 “But now I come to You [Father]; and these things I speak in the world so that they [my disciples then and now] may have My joy made full in themselves. 14 “I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them, because they are…

Intro John Wesley was about 21 years of age when he went to Oxford University. He came from a Christian home, and he was gifted with a keen mind and good looks. Yet, in those days he was a bit snobbish and sarcastic. One night, however, something happened that set in motion a change in Wesley’s heart.…

And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost: So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your…

Helmet of Salvation, Ephesians 6:17a Introduction: One of the greatest and most effective strategies for beating anybody at anything next to skill is psychological warfare. Sometimes it can be the best thing you have when there is a lack of skill or weakness. ILLUS: There are a lot of things I’m not…

Love, Joy, Peace

Introduction What was your favorite Christmas memory? Christmas with the kids. Christmas with my parents and grandparents (show picture), Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. Family, traditions, relaxation—and reflection of the biblical stories of Christmas (Shepherds, Angels, and Wisemen).…

Luke 2:8–14 (NKJV) Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid,…

For the past 3 weeks - as we’ve seen the transition from Samuel (as judge)... …to Saul as King... And we’ve seen the Heart of Man - elevated before us. We started out looking at the WAY of the Heart... Followed by the TRUTH of the Heart... And last week - the LIFE of the Heart. Yes - we know that Jesus…

Last week I gave an invitation for you to find joy and rest in your salvation, in your position of being united to Christ. What truths do we need to understand about grace in order to find joy and have rest for our souls? I. For those who are in Christ there is a binding authority or power at work which…

Christmas is filled with all sorts of images, sights, and sounds. Christmas lights, Christmas trees, Santa Clause, reindeer, candy canes, gifts, wreaths, mistletoe, nativity scenes, a baby in a manger. Mary and Joseph. All these things show up everywhere and remind us of the themes that we have been…

Main Preaching Theme : The life giving power of Jesus the Messiah brings hope, joy, peace and salvation. Scene 1: We celebrate Christmas A special time of year, a time of hope, of joy. Shops fill with things we should not eat. Carols are sung. Most people go on holidays. There is an emphasis on good…

The Promise of Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3–9 (NKJV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade…

Intro: Dr. Karl Barth was one of the most brilliant and complex intellectuals of the twentieth century. He wrote volume after massive volume on the meaning of life and faith. On one occasion when Barth was visiting in America, a student at a theological seminary asked him in this question "Dr. Barth,…

What is Christmas It all started in the garden where Adam willfully sinned. And just as Adam rebelled against God so has all of mankind. And just like Adam our rebellion is not just some minor misunderstanding easily taken care of. Our rebellion is radical and incessant. But our rebellion has been countered…