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Introduction A preamble is the introductory statement that explains the underlying philosophy of the whole. As Americans, the preamble that is of greatest importance to us is the preamble to our nation’s constitution. We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish…

Self Persecution How many people have you encountered that have lead themselves into the position of being persecuted so they may feel worthy of their endeavor? What exactly is persecution? PERSECUTION Mistreatment of a person or group on the basis of ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, or beliefs.…

I. Transformational Dependency on and Discipline of God's Grace ++A. Be aware of the trap of pride and guilt. ++B. Abandon personal performance and embrace God’s grace. ++C. Continually commit yourself to the foundation of grace (at the start and end of each day) II. Transformational Dependency on and…

Introduction It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy. Dietrich Bonhoeffer Gratitude ought to be, and I believe it is, in the heart the most powerful force in human motive. Resurrection For The Just And The Unjust…

Introduction March Theme - “Growing in Grace” Need to first Understand God’s Grace Thesis: Understanding God’s grace and how it relates to man” Objective Grace Defined What Grace is Not Our Response to Grace 1. Grace Defined Grace - “Chara” Beautiful, Lovely, Delightful NT - Joy/Rejoicing, Gratitude…

Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, getting work done, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. A few weeks ago i was pressure washing the walkway in front of my house,…

1 Thessalonians 5:15 (CCEPONTVVI:AR): The British triad defines three classes: the man of the devil returns evil for good; the man of men returns good for good, evil for evil; the man of God returns good for evil our default position is the first 2 the natural man tends to fall into theses 2 classes…

1 Thessalonians 5:15 (CCEPONTVVI:AR): The British triad defines three classes: the man of the devil returns evil for good; the man of men returns good for good, evil for evil; the man of God returns good for evil our default position is the first 2 the natural man tends to fall into theses 2 classes…

1 Thessalonians 5:15 (CCEPONTVVI:AR): The British triad defines three classes: the man of the devil returns evil for good; the man of men returns good for good, evil for evil; the man of God returns good for evil our default position is the first 2 the natural man tends to fall into theses 2 classes…

1 Thessalonians 5:15 (CCEPONTVVI:AR): The British triad defines three classes: the man of the devil returns evil for good; the man of men returns good for good, evil for evil; the man of God returns good for evil our default position is the first 2 the natural man tends to fall into theses 2 classes…

A Living Sacrifice 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. What is the significance in the wording Paul uses “I appeal (urge)”? I appeal (urge) notice Paul did not say he expected,…

Introduction I. The Reason for Discipleship It’s vital for the Christian to live their lives with purpose , production and passion . Purpose speaks of a reason. Too many Christians don’t understand their purpose, therefore they have no goal to shoot for. Production speaks of usefulness. Christians should…

Me: Grumbling and complaining undermine the grace of God and poison the heart. The movie Grumpy Old Men - I wanted at a clip but they where all way to inappropriate for a sermon Another favorite is the two old codgers from the muppet show. My coworker at Vienna says that us. We love to laugh at this…

Have you ever heard the sentiment that goes something like this-”I don’t want to become too serious a Christian because then I will have to change my life so much that I won’t have any fun anymore.” Have you ever heard that? Have you ever thought that? I can remember in high school one of my class mates…

What is an Incommunicable Trait? Attributes of God that is not shared (communicated) to others by us, compared to communicable traits (those God shares or communicates with us and are shared by us). Incommunicable (Gods traits we do not share) God’s eternity Inability to Change (Immutable) Omnipresence…

Today we will Define bigotry See what the Bible says about it Why Christians are accused of being Bigots What can we do to make sure we do not have a spirit of bigotry BIGOTRY DEFINED Obstinate and unreasonable attachment to a particular creed, opinion, practice, ritual, or party organization; excessive…

Can you save yourself? Have you ever been told “whatever you set your mind to, you can accomplish?” Do you think that holds true? You cannot save yourself, but God has given you what is needed to be saved What does mindset mean? (N) the established set of attitudes held by someone What types of things…

You guys know how I like watching off-grid survival shows. Shows about man vs. nature. Shows about coming up with industrious ways of providing for yourself, etc. I love the struggle of human nature, the body and the mind and how to live to its fullest capable potential. Of late I watch a 7 part program…

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Tony Padgett

Big Idea : Capitalize on the momentum we have been building to give a Gospel invitation this week. Talk about baptism as the sign of our commitment and why we get baptized. Give the Gospel strong here! Finish out with a plan to ask people for commitment next week so we can solidify our membership base.…

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Humanity is Hopelessly Religious Throughout the widely different cultures geographically dispersed, and at all points from the least recorded groups in history to the largest gathering…

14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. Thesis/ Central Idea: This lesson will examine the mistaken ideas that many have concerning the concept of grace as well as the core reason why the "Good News"…

Introduction Definition of Staying the Course The Benefits of Staying the Course How to Get Back on the Course 1. STAYING ON COURSE DEFINED St. Webster - “ To continue with a process, effort, etc., even though it is difficult. ” Remaining committed to following the teachings of Jesus Christ and deliberately…

A victory mind Set is based on an understanding of God and his word… It’s hard to have victory when we really don’t understand God nor his word All to often, Gods word to many people seems to be a book that just can’t understand. If we don’t have a full and deep understanding of Gods word our lives can…