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What’s the worst meal you’ve ever eaten? The worst meal I’ve ever eaten was probably some fish and chips we brought one day. Do you know how bad it was? We could not eat it. Have you ever tried a dish with too much salt. Perhaps the cook has been to heavy handed withte salt shaker and there is more salt…

Over the last few weeks we’ve learned about how the new creation lifestyle of love, peace and focus on Christ’s word deepens our fellowship with other believers in the church, and makes an impact in our homes and workplaces. This week, we’re going to see how that new creation lifestyle is meant to lead…

State: The three directives we have been given so far about dealing with hardship, struggle or opposition are: 1) Ask God to reveal any thing that you need to cast off and no longer be associated with: People Activities 2) Deal with any active sin, unconfessed sin, unforgiveness (be working on it) 3)…

Acts 9:1–6 (CSB) 1 Now Saul was still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord. He went to the high priest 2 and requested letters from him to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any men or women who belonged to the Way, he might bring them as prisoners to Jerusalem.…

Let’s begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, As we gather here today, we come before You with hearts open to receive Your Word. We recognize that Your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We invite Your Holy Spirit to be our guide and our teacher as we delve into the truths of Your…

In Acts 9 we hear of Paul's radical transformation from persecutor to proselytizer. What effected this transformation? Is this power available in our lives?

Conversations on Holiness I read an interesting book a few years ago written by a Christian comedian named Keith Davenport, titled, Conversations on Holiness . His main point was that conversations among believers about holiness have just … sort of … stopped happening. Think about it… 16 for it is written,…

Let’s begin with a word of prayer. Gracious and Loving Father, as we gather here in Your presence, we humbly seek Your guidance and wisdom. Bless this assembly with Your Spirit, and open our hearts to the transformative power of Your Word. May our time together today be a testament to Your love and grace,…

Last Sunday we learned that Jesus gave us a preview of His ministry by applying Is 61:1-2 to Himself. In that passage, one of the things Isaiah prophesied that the coming Servant of the Lord would do is liberate those who are held captive and oppressed. In today’s text, we see the fulfillment of that…

In a post Brexit COVID 19 world, the catch cries of Freedom of Movement and open borders seems like a distant memory. The allure of globalisation, free trade and almost effortless international travel has been curtailed somewhat. Who you can see, where you can go - those who are in and those who are…

Main Idea Build intentional bridges that support the weight of truth. Outline and Core Passage I - What Relational Evangelism Is II - Why we do evangelism III - It is what Jesus modeled for us IV - How You can live this out 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are…

Paul , and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. Have you ever walked into the middle of a conversation? It can be disastrous. My kids are learning…

My Ministry Last week we started a new series about work we are calling “Equipped.” This study is based on a series by Christ’s Church of the Valley titled “Made for Mondays.” In this study we are exploring what God thinks about work. Last week we talked about the work that God did when He showed up…

Introduction Things on our website: Staff introductions, previous sermons, calendar. Front page: service times and directions. Lots of ways to get here. Directions on our website. But regardless of direction, you can get here! Faith journeys that also brought you here. Different faith or religious backgrounds.…

Acts 9:1-9 Before and After Photos Paul’s is dramatic. Before, During, and After Of Paul’s conversion. Writer of Romans. Before (vv. 1-2) Still? ( Acts 7:58-8:3 ) Saul was on the opposing side against Christians. Saul becomes the main enemy of the followers of Christ. This was due to being a devout believer…

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Introduction In seminary, we had a free evening and went to a Rangers game. Sitting next to a group of guys who were cutting up as guys often do. The three of us were sitting there talking and a conversation started between our two groups. They asked what we did. “Pastors.” Immediately their language…

Close your eyes. Mine are closed too. Who here, if they’re honest, carries some level of hang-up around sharing who Jesus is to them? Keep your eyes closed and put your hand up if that’s you. Put your hands down, and open your eyes. I can imagine the scene in this moment from today’s story. Jesus is…

Text: John 15:1-7 Title: Rooted in Prayer – A Life of Prayer Introduction: A Christian who is Abiding in Christ is a Christian who prays. Prayer is one of the Fruits of Abiding, and Abiding in Prayer brings forth other Spiritual Fruit as well. Throughout the Scripture, God indicates His desire for us…

Action in Acts! From the words spoken that proclaimed the church to come to the birth, to now the book of Acts has been all about action. As is becoming a Christian and living as a Christian, action from faith. Action: Jesus spoke of what was to come (Act1:4-8) Action: Holy Spirit poured out (Act2:1-4)…

The Need for the Grace of Christ

May I speak to the people Prophesy fulfilled Paul is in chains (bound). Still in chains he is polite and particular. Where we are at: Paul had been accused of defiling temple (Act21:28-29) Accused of saying not to adhere to the law of Moses Teach not to circumcise Teach not to follow the traditions of…

Introduction Closing in on Easter, just two weeks away. How’s it coming with praying for your one? Keep it up Prayerfully, we’ll see God move and answer our prayers for them to come to church on Easter. We’ve been in a series entitled “Who’s Your One?” The goal of the series was to show us, and I include…

Introduction: Brief Review of First 3 Weeks Let’s start with a brief reminder of what we having been doing up till now. Week 1 – we started by setting out a definition of discipleship, which we defined as: The intentional encouragement of Christians on the basis of deliberate, loving relationships and…

In our lives we all have had those moments where a voice over a phone or a voice from across a room has gotten our attention. And it is because that voice is a voice that is familiar to our ears. I was in a restaurant one time and a group of people were talking a few tables over and a voice began to…