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I. Intended Purpose a. To remember the sacrifice of Christ b. To bring unity of believers II. Wrong Practice a. Feasting, gorging, getting drunk (formerly pagans and used this kind of worship) b. Neglecting others 27 So, then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner…

In Jonah 3:1-4:11, we learn that God’s forgiveness extends to all, even to those we expect would reject God.

How Father, Son and Holy Spirit concern themselves with my life in this world.

The King was left in a borrowed tomb. All His friends left Him. His enemies spent the last two days celebrating and worshiping. They were convinced that order was restored and their power and influence were safe. Then early Sunday morning everything changed. Change is scary. Some of you are here this…

Jesus reveals His glory as the Coming King, but also His giving Himself up as the Lamb of God

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms. Make purses for yourselves that do not wear out, an unfailing treasure in heaven, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your…

We must pay careful attention to what influences our spiritual lives because it will either support or destroy our spiritual growth.

Sm— Mindset for Wilderness Survival (Part 3) Proverbs 4:20-23 ; Luke 22:14-20 Why do people die in disasters? Many people Panic and freeze—cognitive paralysis. Panicking on the battlefield has led to epic defeats. Panicking during an athletic competition has caused individuals to perform badly. Freaking…

Finale of the Series: Keys to Answered Prayer

A pastor was visiting a member of the congregation in the hospital. The member was there with heart issues and the outlook was rather grim. As the pastor was getting ready to leave the member asked if she would lay her hand over her heart. She had heard that the laying on of hands during prayer was sometimes…

Opening Sermon in the Keys to Unanswered Prayers Sermon Series, Late Summer 2022

Scripture Readings 4 Now the man knew his wife Eve, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, “I have produced a man with the help of the LORD.” 2 Next she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a tiller of the ground. 3 In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering…

Good Morning, Today we will be in Galatians 3:10-14 . Before we get there let’s open with a word of Prayer. 3+ I want to ask you a question. It is in your bulletin, but the question is, “What is the opposite of faith?” If you google this question you will see a variety of answers. If we look at Merriam-Webster…

A Mother's Job is showing God's love so well that their children can recognize Him themselves.

All In “The confession of evil works..... is the first beginning of good works.” St. Augustine 6 let your ear be attentive and your eyes open to hear the prayer your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel. I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself…

Jesus came with kindness toward those in distress with bad character to restore them in relationship with God, his character, whole and eternal life and a kingdom inheritance. That renewal of relationship brought back prophecy (hearing God speak), vision, and dreams).

Review: Last week we looked at a transformed Paul willingly giving up his freedom for the advance of the Gospel. And while there are many fascinating aspect of that story I think the one the modern church all too often overlooks is that the same Spirit that transformed Paul, lives in all who have accepted…

Introduction Introduce myself Series in Mark: Following Jesus Particularly in Prayer and in facing hardships Proactive Prayer The Trial is Predicted Mark 14:27–31 (CSB) Then Jesus said to them, “All of you will fall away, because it is written: I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.…

Stop allowing toxic forgivenss be the boss of your life.

There is no faith we can hold or rely on without storms that rise up and threaten it

One of the things that we like to do on Beehive Sunday is give thanks to God for the gift of children. Children are a tremendous gift to us aren’t they? Their innocence, curiosity, and playfulness bring parents, and grandparents, and caregivers much delight. Fyodor Dostoevsky once wrote, [SLIDE] “The…

Review Two weeks ago we looked at Paul’s interaction with the crowds in the temple and his conversation with the Tribune. And considered the unwarranted discrimination on the part of both. The crowds want Paul killed for his work among the gentiles even thought the OT clearly tells the Jewish people…

Jesus’ Prayer Ministry Was Jesus an introvert or an extravert? It’s where you get your energy. Do you get energy from hanging out with others all the time, or do you fill your tank by staying inside I always assumed Jesus was an extrovert: Always talking to people, going from city to city, large crowds:…

Introduction Sin leaves us stuck, but faith leads to confidence for the future. Max Lucado illustrates this in a story about a man named Timothy Cipriani. His idea was simple. He would lower himself into a pizza restaurant from the ventilation duct. Rob the cash register. Then climb back out. But his…

1 O Lord , hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning. 2 Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you. 3 Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord . Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. 1 We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning,…