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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…

This Week’s Theme: Choose Fear This Week’s Word is Fear can have at least three meanings. It is an attitude of anxiety or distress, caused by concern over a threat to one’s future. It is also reverence or respect. Finally it is seen as standing in awe of God. Memory Verse: Psalm 111:10 “10 The fear of…

6 We have all become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment. We all fade like a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away. Thesis/ Central Idea: Scripture stresses that fallen human beings are cut off from God on account of their sin. All need to…

The necessity of salvation A little boy came running into the house after playing outside. His mother stopped him and asked what was on his right hand. He replied, “Oh, just a little mud.” His mother then asked if he was planning on getting it off his hand. He thought for a moment and said, “Sure, Mom.…

Welcome Call to Worship Gen 2 Prayer Worship through Song Sermon Scripture reading Prayer Communion - See Communion outline Worship through Song Benediction Introduction I am so glad you are here today as we continue in our conversation about the teachings of Paul in Chapter 5 of Ephesians. Please stand…

The Basis of Salvation Good Evening beautiful People of VMBCLA, GLBC, and all who may have stopped by this way. I thank God that you are still holding on to God’s unchanging hand. I greet you in the name of Jesus our Christ and Lord. Last week, I began to teach on the subject of “The Necessity and basis…

When we talk about Grace... “When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day's pay for his time, that is a wage . When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize . When a person receives appropriate recognition for his long service or high…

Salvation and the work of Jesus Christ One of the oldest and hottest debates in church history and theology is between two group of Christians holding opposing views: Calvinism and Armianism. Salvation is grounded in the work of Jesus Christ Ac 5:30–31 ; 1 Ti 1:15 “The God of our fathers raised up Jesus,…

I want to live my life in such a way that when I get to the end I have arrived at the destination that I have hoped for. [constant direction on Google maps] - constant directions heightens the sense of confidence in the trip, which in turn makes it more enjoyable. This is what I want in my life with…

Big Idea: Our faith does not disappoint because it flows from God’s impossible work of justification, freeing us from His wrath to come, and reconciliation of personal relationship, making us friends with God, which produces confidence for living today. Intro: We must accept infinite disappointment,…

Both in the OT and in the NT faith is a basis for confidence. Faith is a means by which confidence in Christ matures and blessings flow.

Shortly after WWII, in November of 1947, Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones preached a message from the book of Philippians. And in his introduction he said this, If ever the world needed the witness and testimony of Christian people it is at this present time. The world is unhappy, it is distracted and frightened,…

Scripture Reading: Acts 13:26-30 . Message Illustration: Recently, as I was out in a neighborhood taking our Resurrection Sunday seed packets door to door, I came across a young boy and his sister who were playing on the sidewalk outside their home. The young boy (who couldn’t have been any more than…

What example does Paul use to show that God has not totally rejected the people of Israel ( Romans 11:1 )? What is the point Paul wants to make from Elijah ( Romans 11:2-6 , 1 Kings 19:1-18 )? On what basis was the remnant chosen? Why was this important ( Romans 11:5-6 )? What is the point Paul wants…

Romans 6:11–14 (ESV) — 11 So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. 13 Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness but present yourselves to God as those…

Last week we jumped back into the book of Galatians - after having been away from it for the month of May. Last week, Paul highlighted FOR the Galatians - (for us) - the TWO PATHS of Humanity…! That there are ONLY 2 paths And that if you are on THIS PATH - then you’re NOT on this one And if you’re on…

1. Jesus returns to Galilee, 4:43-45. Jesus’s time in Samaria had brought many to faith in Him in the two days He and the disciples were there. John’s narrative now turns to His return to Galilee. But He testifies that He will not have the same honor here as He did in Samaria, where He was called by…

This Week’s Theme: Praise God for His Salvation Memory Verse: Psalm 27:1 “1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?” This Week’s Word is Salvation : Salvation is a spiritual deliverance which includes freed by God through…

Introduction “…when a person is not capable of earning a wage, can win no prize, and deserves no award--yet receives such a gift anyway-- that is a good picture of God's unmerited favor . This is what we mean when we talk about the grace of God.”[1] “The basis for salvation is God’s grace. Since it takes…

1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 3 By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. Sermon Thesis: Faith…

Introduction “You’re pregnant!” “You’re hired!” “I now pronounce you man and wife.” New information changes actions . The church in Ephesus has been presented with information…now what? Keep the Unity vv. 1-3 Paul’s place of authority was from a prisoner. Captured by Christ. Walk the calling, which is…

Time? Probably around midnight... Location? The have left the interior of the House at the end of chapter 13, but Chapter 18 tells us jesus went forth, over the Kidron ravine to the garden on the other side across the valley from the temple complex in Jerusalem. Therefore, The most likely location would…

What is the ‘order of Melchizedek’ and why is that so important for the author of Hebrews to connect Melchizedek to Jesus?

The Upgrade Aren’t we always looking for the upgrade? When was the last time you got an upgrade? Now, can you imagine if the upgrade cost you nothing and was extremely better than what was before? Who in their right mind would turn that down? No one! I recently upgraded my phone because my other phone…

All human beings’ sin and are guilty in the sight of God on account of a fallen nature, which can be traced back to Adam. Acts of sin thus arise from a sinful human heart. The basis of cleansing and cancelling sin is the atoning death of Jesus Christ.