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In 2020, two words were introduced to our vocabulary that changed the way people related to one another. Those two words are social distancing. For the first time in our lives, our society as a whole went to great measures to distance us from one another. This was for good reason as COVID-19 was highly…

Intentional Jesus was very intentional in the things he did. John was very intentional in the things he wrote, recorded about what Jesus said and did. In this chapter, this is part I and we will focus on setting the stage so you can see the intentionality John used to make some important points about…

Provision sneaks up on you We talked about obedience to the Lord recognizing that our worldly shortfalls usually have a spiritual source We also talked about reprioritizing your life in a biblical manner Primarily, placing the Lord and worship above everything Many of us know what we have to do But many…

I LLUST: Small boy, sent to bed, gets thirsty, dad threatens spanking - “can you bring me a drink when you come to spank me?” OR Criminal in desert and tie story What would you do for water that satisfies? FACING OUR ‘SAMARITANS’ READ John 4:1-30 Jesus is making an impact, and His enemies are not liking…

If you want to be blessed, then you must be CONVERTED. This is the message of the Beatitudes. They begin with Poor in Spirit receive the Kingdom of Heaven Recognition of Spiritual Bankruptcy before a Holy God. Mourners shall be Comforted Brokenness for condition that leads to repentance Meek shall inherit…

This Week’s Theme: THE WAY OF THE WISE This Week’s Word is The Wisdom of God means that God always chooses the best goals and the best means to those goals Memory Verse: Proverbs 4:7 “7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” Essence of the Text…

This is week five of our sermon series on the Book of Matthew. We are moving right along. I told you last week we will do a series on the beatitudes this summer. We will completely unwrap each of those and their meanings. So, for today, I want to move to the next section. Many of you have heard many…

James is Killed, Peter is in Prison About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. He killed James the brother of John with the sword, and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. And…

I don’t know if you have noticed the ones plastered all over the room and in the hallways and foyer. Our series starting today is called One. For the next three weeks we are going to look at how God has made us to be one body working together in community. Even though we are individuals we come together…

Devotion 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. Prayer Announcements Weekly Theme: Moved By God Word for the Week: Obedience starts with reverence towards God which expresses itself in the actions, words, and worship of believers. True reverence…

Getting Out of Getting Stuck Bobbi and I returned from our end of February-March 2020 cruise vacation to have the nation locked down the following Monday. Although our 50th anniversary was in June of 2021, we weren’t able to take our celebratory cruise vacation until a couple months after, in the relative…

Theme: Salvation Belongs to the LORD Word for the Week Defender: God defends his people, especially the most vulnerable. Because of God’s defense, although Christians sometimes face trials and persecutions, their eternal security is never threatened. Memory verse: Acts 4:12 “Nor is there salvation in…

This Week’s Theme: Praise the LORD for the Things He Has Done This Week’s Word is Praise: The celebration, honoring, and adoration of God, in the power of the Holy Spirit, whether by an individual or community of believers. Memory Verse: Psalm 100:1 “Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!” Essence…

This Week’s Theme: Never would have made it without You This Week’s Word is Rescue: Deliverance from people or forces that are overwhelming. It implies a liberator with strength and wisdom to ensure true freedom. God’s physical rescue of the Israelites points to the spiritual deliverance obtained by…

The preacher of preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon once said, “My faith rests not in what I am, or shall be, or feel, or know, but in what Christ is, in what he has done, and in what he is doing for me.” Another great theologian, John Owen wrote, “Faith itself is of God. Not of ourselves; and teaches…

This Week’s Theme: Comfort through Remembering God This Week’s Word is Comfort: The consolation and reassurance of those who are in distress, anxiety or need. Such comfort is an essential aspect of human relationships. Scripture declares that God comforts his people in times of distress. Memory Verse:…

INTRODUCTION . 1 Then God spoke all these words, saying, 2 “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth…

18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. 5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. 6 Your glorying…

Main Theme Agents of Restoration: The Spirit-filled church imparts what it has The Fourfold Gospel of Jesus According to the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Jesus is: Savior 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”…

This Week’s Theme: A God Who is Unimpeachable Word for the Week is God’s Judgment : God judges the world by identifying and condemning sin and by vindicating and rewarding the righteous. God exercises temporal judgment on the world and on his people; final judgment will take place when Jesus Christ returns.…

This Week’s Theme: Apply the Truth Word for the Week: Discipline is loving and corrective training that leads to maturity and responsibility on the part of those who experience it. Memory verse: Psalms 119:71 “It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes.” Essence of the…

This Week’s Theme: Choose Wisdom This Week’s Word is Wisdom: The quality of knowledge, discernment and understanding characteristic of God himself. True wisdom is a gift of the Holy Spirit. Scripture affirms that true human wisdom is a gift from God and points out the folly of trusting in mere human…

Introduction Christmas is the time where we celebrate the birth of Jesus. This should be a time of great joy. It should be a time to remember the blessings we have in this life. This often though is a time when people find themselves lonely. The Birth of Jesus God Spoke Through the Prophets There are…

Numbers 6:1-21 1 The Lord instructed Moses: 2 “Speak to the Israelites and tell them: When a man or woman makes a special vow, a Nazirite vow, to consecrate himself to the Lord , 3 he is to abstain from wine and beer. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or from beer. He must not drink any grape…

This Week’s Theme: A God Who is Unwavering Word for the Week Faithfulness ( God’s): God’s perfect loyalty and consistency in being true to his name, his character and his word. Memory verse: 2 Timothy 2:13 “If we are faithless, He remains faithful; He cannot deny Himself.” Essence of the Text: The prophet…