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Christian Home Essentials A new series we are introducing tonight that we may learn, grow and unite together as we look at the Christian home. This series will be more interactive, class style, vs. lecture/sermon style, so as we start be prepared to get involved! Question: When you think of a home, what…

Introduction Lots of “Oh yeah!” moments. Reteaching what was forgotten over the lazy summer months. Remember what multiplication is? Remember what the periodic table is? Remember what the three branches of the government is? Remember how to play that note on your instrument? Paul was finding that the…

Introduction Today is a watershed day in the history of Eastwood. We have Alec Auwen here in view of a call. An opportunity for him to begin his own ministry legacy of pointing people to Jesus. We are fortunate here. Three of our past five youth pastors have had tenures of more than four years. 8 years.…

Title : Living an Effective and Productive Life Text : 2 Peter 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to 2nd Peter. 2nd Peter chapter 1 . & we’re gonna read verses 3-11 . 2nd Peter 1:3-11 . & when you find that in your Bible Pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s…

What do we know about the church? Understanding, being able to explain things within Christianity is important. We know what we believe, but why do we believe it? Can I explain my beliefs too others? That is what this series has been about. Why do I believe in God? Why do I believe in the Bible? Why…

Fear While this mornings message is not a part of our current series we are going to do this lesson this morning in a class format for a special presentation by HomeMission. So this morning there are going to be questions along the way and I ask for your involvement. You get to be a part of their mission…

Opening 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus, Introduction Have you ever felt stuck? Probably it involves a car and snow—or a car and car trouble.. But the “stuck” I am talking about is the stuck that happens in your…

Christian Home Essentials! There are duties, responsibilities of the members of a Christian home, things that are essential (necessary). We have looked at a couple of things thus far in this series. Christian home starts with a Christian marriage God’s plan was for marriage from the beginning, God created…

Introduction Love is one of those things that we know exactly what it means…until we have to define it. Love is hard to define One author called the word love an “exceedingly ambiguous term”. We would have to agree: we love our favorite food and we love the members of our family, but those two things…

Previously in Joel It is good to know where we stated so we can see where we are going. While our study is not extensive in context it is conceptional in context and there is much we have seen, are reminded of and help us to be prepared for the rest. Prophesy given of judgment as illustrated by locusts…

Set in order Titus in Crete was told to set in order certain things ( Tit1:5 ); and this morning we will continue to look at certain things that were to be set in order. This will be part one of several parts about building a healthy church. Titus calling , task, set in order ( Tit1:5 ) Tit1:5 “5 For…

It’s a matter of faith! Why do you believe what you believe about what you believe? Believing in the action of faith ( Heb11:1 ). 1 T he fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we…

The Gospel we proclaim The gospel we proclaim is important, not just important but eternally important, for it is heaven or hell and there is no middle ground on this. That is why we are spending time in this series in looking at the gospel, the gospel we proclaim. (preach the gospel) Have you heard…

Christian Ministry Problems have been previously presented. Division and Immaturity. He presented the personal and the local church in pictures in chapters 1-3, now he presents Christian ministers (servants) here in chapter 4. Corinthian problem: Sectarianism (1Cor1:10-17) Division, divided over the…

A Closer walk with thee. . . God has given us some great tools to have a reconciled, eternal life that is full and abundant in Him and for Him. We want to be transformed from the inside out and we will continue our series on a closer walk and our transformation process today. (Risen Savior Picture inserted…

Personal evangelism tools from Jesus In our slow, methodical look at the gospel of John we are now in week three of the Samaritan woman and Jesus with focus on Jesus example of personal evangelism. Here are some points we have previously covered: Contact people socially We need to meet people where they…

Proper things for sound doctrine Titus is being given instructions for the church at Crete and we are able to learn and apply the instructions given to help us to grow a healthy church for the Lord. 1 But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. What is the instruction given…

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…

Christian Home We started this new series Christian Home Essentials last week with some introduction and then a look at marriage. Question: How do you define a marriage? Marriage is not an institution created by man Marriage by design is not subject to the ways or whims of man. Marriage was instituted…

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…

Sound doctrine for older women Titus chapter two really covers things for sound doctrine. Sound doctrine leads to proper conduct, proper conduct leads to proper teaching, proper teaching leads to maturity of the body. Today we address older women and their role. 1 But as for you, speak the things which…

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…

Testimony! Testimony In law and in religion, testimony is a solemn attestation as to the truth of a matter (Wikipedia). Today we are going to look at the testimony of God that life is in the Son, but first lets look back at some witnesses as a reminder. Witnesses that John has previously used ( 1Jn5:6-10…

Passages to ponder It’s good to know where we came from so to appreciate that much more where we are or where we are going. This series has focused on where we are and where we are going, so here are a few reminders of our journey thus far. Kingdom beatitudes ( Mt5:3-12 ) We are supremely blessed when…

Patterns/Examples There are patterns you can see in scriptures, some show sin, judgment, repentance, return to obedience, others examples for us to follow (i.e. salvation’s path; Jesus examples, etc.) Tonight we are looking at Paul’s mission team example, what procedures did he put in place, in what…