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1 In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.…

and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— that…

What Drives You? Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better…

"Anything God has ever done, he can do now. Anything God has ever done anywhere, he can do here. Anything God has ever done for anyone, he can do for you." [A. W. Tozer on God’s Power, Citation: As seen in Leadership Weekly (10-09-02)] 1 Bless the Lord , O my soul: And all that is within me, bless his…

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Grow in our responsibility to God for the way we use what He has given us. Describe the word stewardship in your own words. What resources…

Morning 11 June 2023

Pohditaan tänään hiukan todellista kristillisyyttä ja miksi se ei ole niin suosittua tänä päivänä? 8 Sillä ruumiillisesta harjoituksesta on hyötyä vain vähään; mutta jumalisuudesta on hyötyä kaikkeen, koska sillä on elämän lupaus, sekä nykyisen että tulevaisen. 9 Varma on se sana ja kaikin puolin vastaanottamisen…

Introduction: We are at the end of a series we’ve called Common Ailments. We are dealing with common ailments - things that as church people, we go through more often than we probably should. We understand that the church resembles a medical facility. One of the reasons it exists is to provide care for…

9 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of…

But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge…

Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels…

Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have corroded, and their corrosion will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure in the last days. Behold,…

1 Timothy 6 Good morning Church! We are going to try to make our way through the end of 1 Timothy this morning. Those that have been with us know that this letter was primarily written by an older pastor to a younger pastor, Paul to Timothy. They had been serving together in Ephesus and for whatever…

TEXT: JAMES 5:1-6 | IF RUST COULD SPEAK INTRO ILLUSTRATION : As a child, every year at Christmas time we would pull out an old VHS tape. It had recorded on it various Christmas movies and commercials that my parents had recorded off the tv. I’m not entirely sure if there were any recording licenses violated…

Church Camp story - JH camp working He was willing to give the shirt off of his back He was not to attached to the shirt In this moment at least, he was willing to give up whatever he had to help someone else... This is the essence of simplicity “Simplicity is freedom. Simplicity brings joy and balance.…

Announcements Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC, where we worship God is Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. I wanted to say thank you from our family! Thank you for your prayers, love, and support during a most difficult time. Joseph’s service was absolutely amazing and the Lord showed…

Contend :To strive in opposition or against difficulties; struggle Earnestly : being very sincere; putting forth genuine effort Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which…

A Worldly Church Revelation 2:12–17 (ESV) 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 13 “ ‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful…

Jeremiah 29:1-14 We have been looking at verses that are often taken out of context. We like to place quotes or Bible verses on Coffee Mugs, planner books, t-shirts, or signs we hang on our walls. And that is good, there is nothing wrong with this. Where it becomes troubling is when we take a verse and…

Today we are starting a new series called “Money Talks”. When you think of that phrase, “Money Talks,” you think about people that have lots of money can use money to get what they want. We live in a world where they tell you that those you have money can do what they want. If you want something you…

Introduction I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Warrior, Runner, Steward of the Faith The Good Fight Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many…

Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus Last Sunday we were in Luke 18 - The story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. The Pharisee stood up proudly saying - I thank you that I am not like those others. The tax collector beat his breast. Turning to God and asking for mercy and help. We read the words of Jesus: The…

In the Large Catechism, Martin Luther asks and answers this question, in his comments on the First Commandment: What does it mean to have a god? or, what is God? Answer: A god means that from which we are to expect all good and to which we are to take refuge in all distress, so that to have a God is…

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Jesus was good at getting to the point. He often summarized a principle of the kingdom of God with a very straightforward, black and white manner. Even when He used parables…

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