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Intro As an experiment, I went to see what churches are looking for in a Pastor. So I found some job listings for evangelical churches, and i had a look at their character qualifications. Listen to what this church is looking for in their next pastor: I want you to take note of what this says, and we’ll…

Introduction 1 Samuel 27:1-6 1 But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be destroyed by the hand of Saul. The best thing I can do is to escape to the land of the Philistines. Then Saul will give up searching for me anywhere in Israel, and I will slip out of his hand.” 2 So David and the…

1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature,…

It’s Father’s Day, and it is also Juneteenth. If you’re not familiar with the latter it is a federally recognized holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved Africa Americans. The date marks the anniversary of the announcement on June 19, 1865 proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas.…

Take a moment and think about your best days ever. You have probably had several in your lifetime. If you are married that is probably one. If you have had children that is probably one. And I would certainly believe that the day you asked Jesus to come into your heart is at the top. Last week we talked…

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers…

Love, defend, provide, inspire, relate, understand, heal, partner, trustworthy, affectionate, patient, kind, respectful, attentive, compassionate, empathetic, open, capable, safe. These are all qualities that one would want to expect from a good father. These are not always, nor ever completely the quality…

The Best Laid Plans… And it happened that after these things, God tested Abraham. And he said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am .” And he said, “Take your son, your only child, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains…

Today, I want to read the Christmas Story. The reason is that I want to do this is that we can go through the whole season and realize we never heard the Christmas story. Too many people wake up the day after Christmas and realize that they did not hear the Christmas story. They drive by nativity scenes…

(S1) — Series: How to have the Best Christmas Ever Promise — Time — News What was the best Christmas gift you ever received? Why? “Wooden rocker for my deck. Special because my daughter gave it to me and it was something I really wanted.” “Note given by one of her patients expressing their gratitude…

How many of you have that uncle… or that cousin. I had an uncle and he would drive all of his sisters crazy by coming over and shaking the presents. If it rattled, he would say it must be something good. Because of that, I used to put change or rocks or anything that would rattle in presents I gave……

Intro Today we want to discuss peace. Peace is something that is missing in our world. Just this week, we had a judges mother shot by thugs trying to steal cars in a neighborhood. When some people came out to confront them, one yelled at the others, shoot those people. That’s not peace on earth. In the…

(S1) Series: The Best Christmas Ever… Advent — When we focus on the gift of Jesus and God’s fulfilled promise of Hope, peace, love and Joy in the world. There are times when we may not feel at peace...The good news of the Best Christmas Ever, is that like the shepherds, we don’t have to look far to find…

(S1) — Joy to the world… 10 “I bring you good news that will bring GREAT JOY to all people. Luke 2 (NLT) What is this great joy? The Best News Ever that came first to only a few shepherds? How can we experience JOY like those who were their at the first Christmas…? The best news ever.. that brought hope,…

(S1) — Big gift What is the one thing you want that would make this the best Christmas ever? Top Christmas gifts of 2021 — Bombas, Massage Guns, Rechargeable Electric Hand Warmer, Slimline wallet, Crocs, Apple air-tag, everything electronic... (S2) As I get older, having TBCE has little to do with things,…

Title: Spirit of Regeneration: How Are We Born Again? Text: John 3:1-8 One of the greatest and most beautiful truths of the work of God is the often the most misunderstood. Specifically, what does it mean—and how does it happen—that we are born again? We usually look at the question from the human perspective.…

In the Hebrew layout of Scripture the book of 1 Samuel comes right after the book of Judges. For this week, and possibly next week, we will be in these introductory chapters of 1 Samuel before having a special Labor Day message. After Labor we will start a new series on Evil, Suffering, and the People…

Intro Second week of three Last week we looked how we are to be unashamed of the gospel. We are called to share the gospel, the good news, with people and yet all too often we don’t. We act as if we are ashamed of the gospel The claims of the gospel death and resurrection The exclusivity of the gospel.…

Intro Merry Christmas! Eve Eve! we are glad you are joining us to night as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Savior. It’s almost Christmas Day and although it will be different because of the pandemic. I know even with the difference of 2020 Christmas is always filled with anticipation.... especially…

God’s timing! This year seemed to move slow. We prayed, we pursued, we studied, and in the end God gave us a harvest. The months of praying and waiting seemed long. Our finances were lean. For much of 2023, we weren’t hitting our budget . . . but their was enough. We lost dear loved ones. This year we…

We have been in a series titled Best Christmas Ever. We have learned about peace, joy, hope and love. Today I want to talk more about How to have Your Best Christmas Ever. I think it’s a great time to do this especially since we have been out of being able to meet together for 3 weeks due to the COVID…

Just after the Seder, Jesus and his disciples depart to the garden of Gethsemane to pray. All but one.... After spending time in prayer, Jesus was betrayed by one of his closest friends and arrested. The rest of his friends scatter and deny him. He was then brought before Caiaphas, Herod, and Pilate…

1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Thesis/ Central Idea: Jesus gave Himself, a sacrifice to God and man. His sacrifice allows us to be saved and gives us an example to live…

What is the best way to be a fruitful follower of Jesus?

What is the abundant life? 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. So… what is the “abundant life? And how do we get it? (“by following Christ” or “by putting God first” “Making God #1 in your life”) Can I tell you this — God does…