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In the next three chapters we will be dealing with addictions in general. In this chapter I want to examine addictions from a physical and psychological perspective. What they are How we become addicted The effects of addiction once they take hold In subsequent chapters we'll see what the Bible says…

I was 21 years old. I was working in the receiving department for my college’s dining services. Part of my job was to drive a golf cart to deliver food between the warehouse, our cafeterias, and the day care that was on the campus. I loved to drive that golf cart. It was a electric and they were miserably…

I stand before you today as someone who is addicted. I’m addicted to a lot of things. You all know about my ice cream addiction. We joke and laugh about that. But, we could talk about my desire to please people. We could talk about my past with pornography. I actually had to go through an addiction recovery…

Maggie and I travel differently, especially when it comes to GPS. We both plug the address into our phones, so that we have the map and the directions in front of us. We have a phone holder that attaches to the vent in the dash so that the phone is held up for us. But, here is where the difference lies.…

Good morning, I am Patrick Whittington I have been attending for about 4 years A member for 3 years. Speaking about a topic that is very personal to me, and is relevant to us all. Title today is Addiction: Sin or Disease? Scripture passage is James 1:13-15 Background of James half brother of Jesus leader…

We are surviving birthday season at our house. Jan 30th was Grace’s birthday. This past Monday was David’s birthday. This week is Valentine’s Day. The following week is my birthday. Crazy season. It’s a time of celebrating what God has done in each person’s life and remembering the journey to this point.…

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,…

Mirrors are interesting things. There is a saying that “mirrors don’t lie.” What one sees in a mirror is what actually is. I can look in a mirror and say: what lovely blond hair I have. However, that would be me disregarding what the mirror was showing me. The mirror is actually showing me that I am…

Intro 3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. 4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God,…

Elders/Presbyter - age and wisdom. This indicates the dignity or rank of the office. Pastor - job of shepherding. Spiritually taking care of God people. Feeding them with the Scriptures and mending those who are injured, seeking those who are wayward. Overseer/Bishop - job of administration of the church.…

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. I wanted to take a few minutes…

8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 Their wives…

We’re going to start off a little differently today. I need at least 4 volunteers. Did you ever play follow the leader? I’m the leader and you will follow me. Great fun! I enjoy making people do things that they probably would not do on their own initiative. What is the basic rule of Follow the Leader?…

Announcements 2024 Give & Go Faith Promise Missions Tithely Giving Goldilocks & The Three Bears Soul Winning Saturday Teen Youth Rally 2024 Resurrection Sunday 2024 Resurrection Sunday schedule 2024 Neighborhood Bible Time Experience Israel Verse Memorization Message: Exposing the Dangers of Media (Part…

Promises, Prayers, Presence It begins with God. Therefore, it makes sense that it should end with God. The garden of Eden is what we can call “Temple.” God made the heavens and the earth and at the end of creating said, “It is very good.” When I consider what our planet looks like now, I can only imagine…

He was a man who had sold out his nation. Not only did he use his position of power to support the party that was tearing his nation apart, he used his position of power to rob his countrymen, building a comfortable life on the skeletons of his family and his friends. He loved money more than his country.…

Announcements Teen Activity Master Club Pine Car Derby Kindergarten & High School Graduations Concert in the Park, Saturday, June 1, 5 PM 2024 Neighborhood Bible Time Scripture Memorization Church Announcements The Conley Family informed me last Friday, via email, that they were leaving the church. They…

Message What is the mind? Our minds are almost always working - even when we are asleep. As we go about our day, our minds are busy processing and analyzing everything that our senses tell us, but I would guess that very few of us have ever spent much time thinking about our own thoughts. We don’t normally…

Intro - 21 Days of Prayer - Refocus, Refresh, We are not really fasting, but we know we need to get some toxins out of our lives. Detox - Removal of toxic substances from a living organism We need to removes some toxins from our lives… spirit, soul and body. In January we do this in the fast. I am pretty…

Revelation 2:18-29

Matt Switzell had just completed a 24 hour shift as firefighter and EMT. During that time, he had less than 30 minutes of sleep. 4 miles from home, he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the vehicle of June Fitzgerald. June was pregnant and had an 18 month old daughter in the back seat. Faith,…

Last week we discussed the truth that we are all addicted to something. And we need to admit that we are powerless, that in our own power our lives are unmanageable. Until we admit this, we will keep living broken, miserable lives. As Paul wrote: For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that…

Turn to and read 1 Timothy 4:1-2 . Pray. This morning, we want to consider “the how.” When you hear of a marriage falling apart have you ever asked yourself, “What happened?” When you hear of a young person who has destroyed their life through drugs or alcohol have you ever asked yourself, “What happened?”…

--- Title Slide Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” But…

INTRODUCTION We all face times in life where we feel severely depleted, ready to throw in towel and just give up. As Christian we know the battle we face is a spiritual one - one that has our eternal salvation in the balance. Today we will see that no matter what the circumstance of you battle fatigue,…