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Back in the 1940’s there were 2 young men who were growing in the Lord, and both had a desire to be evangelists. As many of you know, Billy Graham was one, and another man by the name of Charles Templeton was the other. Early in their careers they were friends – close friends. Many have said Templeton…

Introduction: Who are some of your spiritual role models? Maybe it was a preacher or Sunday school teacher. Maybe it was a parent or grandparent. One thing that I like to do is read old books by old preachers. The reason I do this is because they are often times more theologically rich in what they have…

We went to see a play on Friday at the Arctic Playhouse. You usually don’t stop to think about all the people who are involved in putting on a show. The obvious ones are the director and actors, then the stage manager and person running the lights and sound. But what about the people who set up the chairs,…

4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, In the Progress Magazine…

30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. 31 And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” For there were many coming and going, and they did not even have time to eat. 32 So they departed…

Series Intro A change agent , or agent of change , is someone who promotes and enables change to happen within any group or organization. In the famous sermon on the mount Jesus said to His disciples "you are the salt of the earth you are the light of the world" AKA you are change agents . As a result…

God has his CHURCH here to carry out his mission. 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour . 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them…

Freedom in Christ For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm then and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery. Restoring Freedom Pray Unceasingly - vs 1,2 We see people huddled all over - to do something, attend something, watch something Rarely huddled to pray and go to church Not new programs "What…

The Least Known Andrew - mostly in the background Only mentioned 9 times - mostly in passing or as Peter’s brother John tells the story of him meeting Jesus He touched one who touched thousands - Peter Inviter , bringer and introducer Saw the Value of Individual People Every time we see him he is bringing…

Many Dwelling Places Jesus has gone back to His Fathers house to prepare a place for us Jesus has returned to Heaven In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places; but if not, I would have told you, because I am going away to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will…

Introduction Before we read let me set the scene. Jesus the Son of God, has just been on a healing streak and has gathered quite a crowd to see him heal and to listen to his word. Large crowds have come from all over the area, Galilee, Judea, Decapolis (the City). Like a Billy Graham Crusade. If you…

Introduction Texts - 2 Timothy 3.1 ; Psalm 27.4-5 ; Hosea 10.12 ; But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. One thing I have asked from the Lord , that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord And to meditate…

Ravi Zacharias March 26, 1946 - May 19, 2020, 74 years old Greatest apologist of our time. Billy Graham was before my time, the ripple effect of his ministry affected my life, but Ravi’s ministry has directly affected my life. Unbelievably brilliant and intelligent, but he was also unimaginably humble…

Welcome/Bienvenido: Tithe and Offering Diezmo y Ofrenda Hebrews 7:25 Christian Standard Bible (CSB) 25 Therefore, he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, since he always lives to intercede for them . Hebreos 7:25 Nueva Biblia de las Américas (NBLA) 25 Por lo cual Él también es…

Today we begin a new series on the book of James. If you haven’t already, let me encourage you to begin reading the book of James. This is a five week study and by the time we are through you should have an overall view of the book of James and what the book means. The book of James is believed to be…

So far, we have talked about “drawing a circle around ourselves”… We’ve talked about the need to “Dream Big”, so that we will “Pray Big”… All in an effort to develop a “prayer-filled lifestyle”… A “Prayer-filled” lifestyle is one that always circles back to prayer! But… (let me tell you) A prayerful…

Welcome/Bienvenido: Tithe And Offering Diezmo Y Ofrenda Mark 12:41-43 (NLT) 41 Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts.42 Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. 43 Jesus called his disciples…

Intro; I want to do a quick review of what we have studied/learned about faith. What is Faith? Trust, belief, walking with Jesus, etc.. Faith - strong belief, complete trust and confidence , persuade, to win over Substance - solid presence, real physical matter, tangible reality Hope - desire for something…

We are starting a new series this week titled Our House. When you ask someone what they think about the church, be prepared for any response. What they say may inspire feelings of anger, sadness, joy, or hope, depending on what they have experienced in their dealings with believers. This four-week series…

Gospel-Centered Discipleship Introduction Several years ago I had the privilege of going to England for School. This was a trip where I could earn College Credit while studying abroad. It was an absolute blessing. The trip was fully funded by family and friends. One of the courses I took was in Evangelism.…

Matthew 20:1-16 I am calling this connected in growth because by the very definition of growth we get more opinions involved. Sometimes our preferences and desires can cause disunity in a church. It would be easy to draw from recent days in my kids lives and discuss how ones desires can cause a struggle…

THE END TIMES Sermon #13 Revelation 4:1 Intro : As we move into chapter 4 of the book of Revelation, we are heading into strange country. We just left the past as we dealt with the seven churches of Asia Minor. Yet, while we studied those churches, we came to understand that we were, in reality, very…

So many things we do in life aren’t necessarily hard, they just require we hang in there until we finish. My first job out of college, the man who hired me told me that even though my degree was psychology and not business, it showed that I was willing to work and complete something. In Seminary , it…

(S1) SERIES—When life hands you choices…choose BETTER Some things are GOOD, like the temporary things this world has to offer, but God’s word tells us there is BETTER, that which has eternal significance. To have the BETTER life, you have to let go of the GOOD —There is GOOD, and then there’s BETTER!…