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Expectations Have you ever had expectations on anyone before? If you are honest the answer has to be “yes, of course.” Expectations are what Paul is addressing of Timothy in our passage today and we will be focusing on that. ( Insert expecting picture here) What is a mother to be called, expecting, and…

Sincerity over Speculation Sincerity over Speculation We all long for sincerity but even sincerity can be sincerely wrong. The basis of our sincerity is what matters. Are my convictions built on truth or a lie. I can sincerely believe that I can fly and go outside jump into the air and find that one…

When life gets chaotic and uncertain, it is important to stop and remember who is actually in charge.

The challenge of being in but not of the world. We are called to be different than the world but if we are not careful we become like the world. Yet, we cannot just escape and isolate—the call of God demands something different. Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is…

The Witnesses of the Charge 13 I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified the good confession before Pontius Pilate, I charge you - Paul’s “I charge you” in v. 13 is the rhetorical equivalent of grabbing Timothy by the shoulders and giving him…

There’s so much craziness in the world today that it makes one wonder if everything is going out of control. It would be easy to simply give up trying to make sense out of it. This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death…

This morning we are going to find ourselves in 1 Kings 2:1-4 . This passage records for us the last charge King David the father of Solomon gives to his son Solomon future king of Israel. Many can view this last charge recorded here as a king giving the next king a word of advise as he passes the torch…

Paul’s Plea Paul writing to Philemon about his runaway slave Onesimus who is returning V 8 - 16 read V 17-21 Pray Partnership V 17 If you Regard me as partner, comrade, brother in arms, brother in Christ Paul is assuming Paul is putting the responsibility on Philemon to regard Paul the same then accept…

John Maxwell is a known leadership consultant and speaker. He’s written countless books on the topic of leadership, and one of his most often spoken phrases is: “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Those words are powerful. There is truth there. Today we will be installing our elders and deacons…

Introduction 9 Then He began to tell the people this parable: “A certain man planted a vineyard, leased it to vinedressers, and went into a far country for a long time. 10 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the vinedressers, that they might give him some of the fruit of the vineyard. But the vinedressers…

Acts 13: 1-5 As we begin this morning I would like to consider a challenging verse: And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also; As was often the case, Paul and those who traveled…

We all want power . Sometimes this is the need to feel in control. Sometimes this is asserting our own way. This is not necessarily a bad thing but if we are not careful we can get caught up in power. As we enter into Summer and then fall we as a country are going to struggle with those who want power,…

God Always Has A Plan 1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth. 3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery…

“I AM YOUR SHIELD, YOUR EXCEEDINGLY GREAT REWARD” 17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the valley of Shaveh, which is the king’s dale. 18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and…

We live in a troubled world. Wars and rumors increase. Crime and violence haunt our cities. Does anyone have answers? Listen as Pastor Leger tells us from Psalm 97:1-6 who's in charge.

Renewing of our Mind Romans 12 is what God told us to lead us in these times. 1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed…

Renewing of our Mind Romans 12 is what God told us to lead us in these times. 1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed…

Introduction: I am excited to start this new book of 1 Timothy. 1 Timothy starts off the first of three books that are called the Pastoral Epistles - which includes 1 and 2 Timothy as well as Titus. These three books are all about how the church should be run and managed. These are books about church…

Introduction: Happy Palm Sunday everyone! As the video just showed - the people rejoiced at Christ’s entrance into Jerusalem. They had in mind a different kind of leader than the servant leader He came to be. They wanted Him to dominate and conquer. Although His second coming will be just that, His first…

We have all made choices in life that have led to negative consequences. Well, maybe you haven’t, but I have. Perhaps if you’re batting 1.000 on life choices, you’ve at least observed this phenomenon in others. There is a road being walked down that clearly only leads to bad things, but they just keep…

God is in Charge! Listen to his call. 6 But the thing displeased Samuel when they said, “Give us a king to judge us.” And Samuel prayed to the Lord . 7 And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from…

Kia ora e te whanau I bring you a combo job of Co-Criest in Charge report and chance to look forward, as well as taking a peek at the gospel reading. And this gospel reading is such an encouragement for where we are as a parish at the moment: Jesus appears to his friends, he proves he really is alive.…

Looking back and grounding in scripture When we had our AGM last year Rebecca and I were fresh into things and didn’t have a lot to report. It feels like we’ve been really active as a parish since then, punching well above our weight. But before we pat ourselves on the back, let’s draw back to scripture.…

Who Is In Charge? What answers might people give to the question, “Who is in charge?” Pure chance (Karma) Cosmic Contest Divine Control What does the Bible say? What is Sovereignty? “The doctrine of God’s providence is rooted in the doctrine of God’s sovereignty” sove REIGN ty- God’s undisputed authority…

Who Is In Charge? What is Sovereignty? “The doctrine of God’s providence is rooted in the doctrine of God’s sovereignty” sove REIGN ty- God’s undisputed authority and rule over every aspect of His creation. 1. God Can do Anything ( Gen. 18:14 ) 2. God Makes Everyone ( Ex. 4:11 ) 3. God Can Do Everything…