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September 6, 1998 AM PULLING THEM OUT OF THE FIRE TEXT: Jude 17-25 INTRODUCTION Read text. September 11, 2001 21 years ago our lives were changed. Not since WW2 had U.S. borders been breached on such a scale of death and destruction with almost 3,000 people killed and 25,000 injured. Most of those who…

Take your copy of God’s word this morning and turn in your Bibles to John 15:8 : Today’s message is entitled “Witness to the World” We have been looking closely at the Disciples Cross. I hope you’re seeing this enough that you’re starting to memorize it. (Show Disciple’s Cross Graphic) This is the Disciple’s…

Prophetic fulfillment demands proclamation.

When overwhelmed by circumstances wisdom seeks a bigger purpose.

Revelation 11:3-13 . 3 And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.” 4 These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. 5 And if anyone would harm them, fire pours from their mouth and consumes…

If you want to be blessed, then you must be CONVERTED. This is the message of the Beatitudes. They begin with Poor in Spirit receive the Kingdom of Heaven Recognition of Spiritual Bankruptcy before a Holy God. Mourners shall be Comforted Brokenness for condition that leads to repentance Meek shall inherit…

Resurrection Hope transformed Paul and transforms us.

The Christian mission mandates the Christ Event be proclaimed passionately and compassionately in the public square.

Intro: Greg sharing at a city-wide lock in and not prepared. Me in public speaking class writing 30 minutes before class and sang the National Anthem. You might be wondering what in the world these stories have to do with anything. There is a need for us as believers to not just know the name of Jesus,…

Scene 1: In October of 2006 an Amish community suffered a horrific loss, a man shot and killed several Amish schoolgirls before he turned the gun on himself. The killer's actions represent an inner conflict taken to a horrible extreme. To walk into a schoolhouse and kill innocent children is something,…

What do you seek? Whatever you seek, follow Jesus and you will find it. Acceptance? Acceptance from God and people? Assurance? Am I going to heaven? Do I have enough? I am good enough? Authority? are you looking foe another position or to improve you current position? To be associated with powerful people?…

13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you…

How do You Know What to Believe? This is an important question, that applies to all areas of our lives. It can be rather personal , such as believing in ourselves and what our strengths and weaknesses are. It can be related to work . Maybe something that needs to be taken care of is a little too big…

Witnessing Turns to the Gentiles ( Acts 13:38-52 ) INTRODUCTION: It is amazing the responses to the preaching of Jesus Christ. Everyone hears the same message and some rejoice at the preaching and others are offended by the same sermon. God’s Word always produces a response and that response depends…

This is the first of seven signs seen in heaven. It is a vision of salvation history and its coming future. Revelation 12:1-6 is an overview. Revelation 12:7-17 expands on the overview. There is good news - Jesus wins, we win through his work on the cross, and Satan is defeated. We have victory in Jesus!…

13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone…

The Claim Assurance, the book has hopefully by now given you some great assurance of what we have in Christ Jesus, eternal life. John also gives warnings and a defense against the false claims, false teachers trying to take away the Christians assurance. John’s claims Jesus came in the flesh ( 1Jn4:2…

The Book of Luke was written about the beginning of Jesus ministry with the Holy Spirit. The Book of Acts was written about the Acts of the Spirit among the church. The Ascension, not the Resurrection, was the turning point between Luke & Acts. Jesus had to leave them They weren’t prepared for Jesus’…

It is time we stop disregardign ourselves and realize the God sees somethign better, somethign more useful, in us!

John the Baptist John the Baptist is not John the apostle, but he has the same purpose ( Jn1:7 ; Jn20:30-31 ) and today we are looking at in this section of the prologue the bearing witness of the light. 6 There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to testify about the…

The Gospel of the Cross has no residency requirements!

7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Marching orders had…

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him when he saw that the city was given over to idols. Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there. Then certain Epicurean…

A man sent from God We have finished the prologue into the gospel of John, a few quick reminders before we get to our passage tonight. This can be said about John the Baptist He was a man sent by God ( Jn1:6 ) 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came to bear witness ( Jn1:7-8 ) 7…

15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, Thesis: Everyday Christians are ready to give an answer to the Hope that lies in them. Introduction: 2021…