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As far as church buildings are concerned, we customarily distinguish decisively between the sanctuary and the fellowship hall. But in one sense the Christian church as a whole is not only a sanctuary or holy place but also a fellowship hall. For all Christians are in FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD Through the Confession…

A Christmas Carol is a novel by English Author, Charles Dickens. You have probably read it or at least watched various movies with the title. It tells the story of a bitter old miser named Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation into a gentler, kindlier man after visitations by the ghost of his former…

After taking a slight diversion in June as we looked at the book of Jonah, we now return to where we left off in the Gospel of Luke. In this morning’s text, we see the amazing story of the healing of a leper. Since it was 5 weeks ago we were last in Luke, let us be reminded that the previous passage…

1 John 1:5-2:2 Good morning church! Welcome back to all of the ladies that were at the retreat last weekend, we missed you and are glad that your here this morning. The men would like to ask all of you to return the favor and begin to pray for our retreat in September as we did for yours as there is…

Ephesians 4:29-32 We have been looking at The Great Life. The Great Life is the life of the Spiritual Man. A life that is continually yielded to the Holy Spirit of God. We looked last week at the seventh ministry of the Holy Spirit, the Filling of the Holy Spirit, and we saw that entails our yielding…

4 Questions 1 Answer One of the most cherished passages of Scripture. Romans is so full of deep, meaty theology. But theology is not meant to be cold, dry, boring. Right here Paul shows us what theology does. It is pastoral, It is encouraging. It is consoling. It is encouraging. It causes you to worship.…

Good afternoon. As each of us has made the choice to gather together today as one body, we are reminded of the importance of belonging to a community of believers. Many of us have experienced the joys and benefits of fellowship with other Christians, but we also know that it can be challenging at times.…

Ephesians 4:29-32 We have been going through the series The Great Life. One of the biggest lies that Satan tells to the Christians is to downplay in our lives and understanding the life that God has prepared for us. The life of the Spiritual Man, the Spirit filled man, is a life of peace and joy and…

Intro - What a week! All this snow has really thrown off so many things this week and has disrupted so much. But during this week my kids heard some of their favorite words… SNOW DAY! They were pumped this week to hear no School after just having 2 full weeks off of school. They just looked forward to…

Introduction Going into 2024 we must all make sure we know that we believe. There is a doctrine of assurance which tells us how can you know that you are a true believer? I just know that I know I know in my heart of hearts I’m saved The preacher told me I’m saved I have walked with God The is a continuous…

Sin, its a killer! We become a Christian we have our sins forgiven ( Act2:38 ) They are washed away by the blood of Jesus ( Rev1:5 ); removed as far as East is from the West ( Ps103:12 ). Yet sin is still at large and as Christians we still sin Turn to 1 John 1:8 “8 If we say that we have no sin, we…

Balancing Love and Truth John was committed to the truth, there is no doubt about that. From the beginning we see him as a spiritually aware man who sought to know and follow the truth. When we first encounter John, both he and Andrew are disciples of John the Baptist. But like Andrew, John without hesitation…

INTRODUCTION New theme for July: ‎Be Alert and Cautious to Discern Deception Deception Defined Deception - Imposing a false idea, impression, or belief that hides the truth and causes ignorance, bewilderment, or helplessness. Think of a time your were deceived and the effect it had on you A new Job A…

A man and woman thought they needed to go to couples counseling because, while they had a strong marriage, there was just one thing that drove the wife crazy. So they get in the car and get to the office and the first thing the counselor says, “So, what brought you here today?” The wife immediately speaks…

Nothing But The Blood Rev. Thomas A. West, Sr April 7, 2024 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 There was story told some years ago about a very wealthy old man who had an elaborate collection of Van Gogh and Monet paintings. His only son shared his father’s interest in…

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46 who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold…

I was 21 years old. I was working in the receiving department for my college’s dining services. Part of my job was to drive a golf cart to deliver food between the warehouse, our cafeterias, and the day care that was on the campus. I loved to drive that golf cart. It was a electric and they were miserably…

Mirrors are interesting things. There is a saying that “mirrors don’t lie.” What one sees in a mirror is what actually is. I can look in a mirror and say: what lovely blond hair I have. However, that would be me disregarding what the mirror was showing me. The mirror is actually showing me that I am…

24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. What was heard from the beginning? 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked…

Welcome to Heartland Christian Church. If this is your first time here we’re happy to have you. Let’s get started. Please Stand Somebody give the Lord thanks for something He is or does. Before we get started let’s read from Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He…

We Walk in the Light Last week I said that 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 could be remembered with the acronym - EGG. 1 Corinthians 15:1–2 (GNB) 1 And now I want to remind you, my brothers and sisters, of the Good News which I preached to you, which you received [EMBRACED], …and on which your faith stands firm…

INTRODUCTION Thesis statement : Understanding the connection between God and salvation is crucial for our spiritual journey. The Problem of Sin God’s Provision for Sin Our Response to God’s Forgiveness 1. The Problem of Sin It began in the beginning in the Garden Man had one prohibition And the Lord…

For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre’s sake. One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil…

1. The source of animosity. (vs. 1-3) What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? A. The origin of animosity. B. The anatomy of animosity. You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel.…

The sinfulness of man 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Sorrow in sin “Sorrow as it relates to confession is not primarily an emotion, though emotion may be involved. It is an abhorrence at having…