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Intro: Martin Luther King, Jr. said, "Whatever your life's work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead and the unborn could do it no better. If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures, like Shakespeare wrote poetry,…

Summary: In Romans 2:25-29 , Paul is teaching us that physical circumcision alone is insignificant, but spiritual circumcision is essential. What is the significance of a country’s flag? It has significance/meaning beyond the physical aspect. In this text, Paul addresses the significance/meaning of circumcision…

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…

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE A DISCIPLE MAKERS? When we talk about wholly devoted followers of Jesus, Life long surrender and obedience, Disciples who make disciples we personally mean: I want my life to be about loving God, loving people, and is serious about making disciples. Wholly Devoted Followers…

The Request Do we have to still do these fasts the fasts that we are doing because of the fall of Israel God had a response that was negative you were sent into captivity because you did not listen to the prophets you did not love your neighbor as yourself you made these fasts for yourself these fasts…

Now our text in Ephesians 5 and 6 sums up what Scripture says about God’s plan for the family, God’s plan for the fulfilled family. We have already studied what God designed for the wife who is called to humbly subject herself in love to her own husband and make him and her children and her home the…

1. Called to a life of faith-Genesis 11.27 Series: Abraham-Following in the Footsteps of Faith 3. Jan 10, 2010 Series Intro : few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This man is…

Out text this morning is Luke 6:46-49 : “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose,…

John 15:7–11 (ESV) 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love . 10 If you keep my commandments,…

John 15:7–11 (ESV) 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love . 10 If you keep my commandments,…

Over the past several months we have taken an in depth look at some of the most important foundations of our faith. Today is the last part that every believer must come to understand when it come to our faith and a growing relationship with Christ. I am talking about obedience. Obedience is what the…

7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will…

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What are the side Effects of Obedience? Tale of two disobediences: Saul Disobey’s God towards Amalekites. The Healed one leper of ten. 1 Then Samuel said to Saul, “The Lord sent me to anoint you as king over His people, over Israel; now therefore, listen to the words of the Lord . 2 “Thus says the Lord…

(S) — The power of a fathers vision for his children “At 14yrs old she turned pro — a legendary tennis career — No. 1 ranking and seven Grand Slam titles. Rising up from the streets of Compton, along with her sister she would go on to win 23 Grand Slam titles. Both would become who many consider to be…

A detailed account A detailed account after a personal investigation for application (1:1-5) A detailed account foretelling of the forerunner (1:6-25) A detailed account of forthcoming birth of Jesus (1:26-38) A detailed account of a song of praise from a joyful mothers (1:39-55) I believe you will see…

Committed to a life of faith Genesis 12.4-9 Series Intro : few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This man is revered by over one-half the world’s population. In our day, Abraham…

By Faith Abraham Followed God into the Unknown Abraham’s faith led him to respond to God in obedience. In this section of Hebrews 11 , the examples of faith move to a section of impossible reactions to God’s calling or at least unique reactions. The stories are designed to help give witness to faith…

2 weeks ago we began making our way through the book of 1 Samuel... and what we noticed right away was how HOPE played a huge part in how Elkanah and Hannah lived out their lives before the Lord. There were several aspects of this particular kind of Hope that we found in the early pages of this book.…

(S1) — JOY to the World... “10 the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid! I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.” Sometimes Joy can be difficult to find unless we are looking for it MOVIE “SHIFT”—Joy in the midst of chaos …experiencing a time of joy, prior to it life was either…

10 On the twenty-fourth day of the ninth month, in the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet, 11 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: Ask the priests about the law: 12 ‘If someone carries holy meat in the fold of his garment and touches with his fold bread or stew or wine or…

God’s not dead… transforming people’s lives, healing hurting people and reconciling relationships. Today, He’s blessing people’s lives and families… Some families live expecting great blessings while others need to experience great blessings. A child asked his father, "Dad, How were people born?" So…

Introduction Called as Pastor of FBC Bagdad five years ago yesterday. 18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. We must continually place ourselves under the authorities set over us by God, or we will eventually walk out from under authority…

1 Peter 1:3-5 Making the Right Choice Ashley George, an unmarried businesswoman, started a retail store after college. After several years of hard work, her business venture failed, leaving no money or clear path forward, until one day the phone rang – twice. The first caller was a former college professor…

The Psalmist begins “Blessed is the man .” The word used here for man (ish) is used here to portray a representative example of a godly person. The word “ Blessed ” is the Hebrew word ashre . This word is used to describe one’s state of being, filled with overwhelming joy, happiness, and prosperity.…