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As we continue on in with Chapter 30, keep in mind the sinfulness of the nation of Israel as a whole they had fallen into grievous sin, and turned their backs on God. Child sacrifices, religious insincerity, dishonesty, adultery, injustice, tyranny against the helpless, and slander. These were not the…

1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations. 2 He will not cry aloud or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; 3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not…

Introduction Read Psalm 25:1-5 . Some time ago I was reading through Psalm 25 , and I began meditating on the ways of God. I did a little bit of study and was surprised how often this theme is repeated in the Scriptures. In Psalm 25 , David says to the Lord, “show me thy ways” Do you want to know the…

28 And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. 29 If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him. 1 See what kind of love the Father has given to…

Having established that God works all things together according to His will & Purpose And Foreknows & predestines those who receive His mercy & justice according to His will & purpose Because of the total depravity of the will power of humanity to choose to be saved We will see how God saves according…

15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) I. Introduction A. God is faithful to those that are addicted to Him the service of His kingdom! 1 Now the Lord had said unto Abram,…

6 this Ezra went up from Babylonia. He was a scribe skilled in the Law of Moses that the Lord , the God of Israel, had given, and the king granted him all that he asked, for the hand of the Lord his God was on him. God’s hand moves kings to action. 7 And there went up also to Jerusalem, in the seventh…

I heard a statement many years ago that said Every Christian should have a mission in the world and a ministry in the church. Last week I talked some about being reaching our world with everything turned upside down. I encouraged you to grab some of the truelife cards and get busy passing them out or…

The other day I finally broke down and bought a new pair of shoes. My last pair of sneakers I purchased in 2019 and they lasted until 2023. Not bad. I hate shoe shopping. One thing you always do is try the sneakers on before you buy them. Obviously you want to make sure they fit. But then you do the…

INTRODUCTION: Merriam-Webster defines folly as this: lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight Criminally or tragically foolish actions or conduct a foolish act or idea an excessively costly or unprofitable undertaking an often extravagant picturesque building erected to suit a fanciful taste…

Thanksgiving Rehearsed The nature of Thanksgiving includes 5 active things we are to be doing corporately ( 1 Chron. 16:13-22 ) : ++Give thanks for the LORD publically ++Sing/give praise to the LORD continually ++Glory/be glad in the LORD publically ++Investigate the LORD’s strength ++Discover the LORD’s…

The Godly Influence of Mothers Have you ever stopped to consider the powerful impact of a mother's influence on her family? From her nurturing presence to her words of wisdom, mothers have the ability to shape the lives of their children in profound ways. Today, as we celebrate Mother's Day, let us take…

Having established that God works all things together according to His will & Purpose And Foreknows & predestines those who receive His mercy & justice according to His will & purpose Because of the total depravity of the will power of humanity to choose to be saved We will see how God saves according…

What does it look like to trust God in real life? It is one thing to talk about trusting the Lord in the chairs of your church on Sunday morning. What about tomorrow morning when you have to wake up and start another week of real life? How will genuine trust in a sovereign God change our daily behavior?…

We are in our third week of our series Fresh Air: How the Gospel Renews and Revives. Many of us want a fresh start at the beginning of the year. This series details the gospel’s power to bring us hope, renewed strength, and contentment, even in difficult times. Do you remember what we talked about in…

A worthless person, a wicked man, goes about with crooked speech, winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, points with his finger, with perverted heart devises evil, continually sowing discord; therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in a moment he will be broken beyond healing. There are…

How many of you remember the children’s song “The Joy of the Lord”? The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength Joy - A quality or attitude of delight and happiness, which is ultimately grounded in the work…

Imagine a piece of coal, dark and lifeless, lying deep within the earth. It seems ordinary, unremarkable, and destined to remain that way forever. But then, a miraculous transformation occurs. Through intense heat and pressure, that coal is transformed into a magnificent diamond, sparkling with brilliance…

Having established that God works all things together according to His will & Purpose And Foreknows & predestines those who receive His mercy & justice according to His will & purpose Because of the total depravity of the will power of humanity to choose to be saved We will see how God saves according…

This Week’s Theme: Praise God for His Blessings Memory Verse: Matthew 6:33 “33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” This Week’s Word is Blessings : Spiritual and material benefits given by God to be enjoyed. Blessing the name of God is…

#1… A Humble View of Self 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” Christ = anointed king who will deliver His people. I am not your king. I am not your master. I am not your special wisdom for every answer. I cannot be your savior. A Humble View of Self ACTIONS Recognize…

1 Peter 1:3-5 Making the Right Choice Ashley George, an unmarried businesswoman, started a retail store after college. After several years of hard work, her business venture failed, leaving no money or clear path forward, until one day the phone rang – twice. The first caller was a former college professor…

Good afternoon. It's truly a blessing to gather together in fellowship today as we embark on a meaningful journey through the pages of God's Word. Today, we begin a new series on the book of Jonah. I have titled the series, “Chasing Mercy: Responding to God’s Call.” Today we are going to begin by looking…

Imagine with me that Joel and Frank get together to make the church an amazing meal one Sunday after church. And imagine that as the pastor, I am the first one to taste the food. And I’m thinking, “That’s an odd thing. They’re not usually that nice to me. Either they’ve changed their mind now and they…