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Philippians 2:19-30 Introduction: I’m going to split my time this morning. In the first part of this morning I’m going to preach through the next passage from our series in Philippians. Then I’m going to spend a little time at the end giving a bit of a State of the Church address. I was going to save…

Introduction The variety of ways we think about Christmas. Some, it brings joy and excitement. Others, stress or grief. The commercialization of it all... Lucy, “Look, Charlie, let’s face it. We all know that Christmas is a big commercial racket. It’s run by a big eastern syndicate, you know.” Part of…

Through the years after becoming a christian and especially after following my call into ministry, I have been challenged with how to celebrate Christmas. Let me explain; I know the true meaning of why we celebrate christmas! 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you…

7 Dear brothers and sisters, be patient as you wait for the Lord’s return. Consider the farmers who patiently wait for the rains in the fall and in the spring. They eagerly look for the valuable harvest to ripen. 8 You, too, must be patient. Take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near. 9 Don’t grumble…

Intro When I moved to BR, I was alone and lonely. I got an apartment with a BR, Kitchen, Bath and a den area. My furniture was the back-porch furniture from my parent’s house. I guess my mom got some that was better. My kitchen table was an old cafeteria table the hospital where my dad worked threw away.…

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon adopts an "under the sun" perspective on life. He recognises that life in this world is inherently unfair--rewards don't match effort. How can we handle this? Solomon suggests several responses, but none of them are satisfying. But what if we take an "above the sun" perspective? Does that make a difference?

Do you ever have trouble remembering things? • Important things like picking up your daughter from school? • Emotionally important things like a wedding anniversary. • Financially important things like paying the bills? • Or simple things , like "Why you came into the room?" Forgetting is normal. Forgetting…

18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. 20 Nevertheless I have a few…

Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care…

WORSHIPPING CHRISTMAS OR CHRIST Isaiah 1:2-18 Yea, if we are not careful, we can worship the holiday more than we worship Christ. I’m afraid that is true in most folk’s lives in America and is probably what the majority of professing Christians do, we say how much we love Christmas, we say how important…

Announcements 2024 Give & Go Faith Promise Missions Teen Activity Kindergarten & High School Graduations Concert in the Park, Saturday, June 1, 5 PM 2024 Neighborhood Bible Time Experience Israel Scripture Memorization Message: Exposing the Dangers of Media (Part 2) Why Kids Need Boredom Boredom is the…

Romans 5:1-5 During the season of Lent, Christians devote ourselves to solemn reflection, repentance, and sacrifice. We remember the 40 days that Jesus fasted and prayed in preparation for His earthly ministry, a time that culminated with a period of temptation from Satan. We’ve given thought—especially…

Introduction A Clean Heart devotionals are available. Read passage: 1 Peter 1:13-25 (ESV) Biblical: Peter makes a remarkable claim: Our identity as born again children of God is the basis and foundation for ethics and morality. “Therefore” (v. 13)… “As obedient children” (v. 14)… “as he who called you…

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…

A Father’s Heart Proverbs 23:19-25 19 Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thine heart in the way. 20 Be not among winebibbers; Among riotous eaters of flesh: 21 For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: And drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags. 22 Hearken unto thy father that begat…

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” Today we are going to talk creation. Specifically…

Olympics - good stuff - height of human endeavour Emma Twigg Hamish Bond & the men’s 8 Dylan Schmidt Women’s sevens John Walker Came from nowhere to second place, and under the previous world record in what has been dubbed the greatest race of all time with Filbert Bayi of Tanzania. Remarkably, the runners…

Intro: We are going to take a little break today from our study through Daniel. We are leaving shortly after the service to bring kids to camp and we will be gone all of this week and I didn’t want to open up Chapter 3 of Daniel and then leave you hanging for a couple of weeks. So I thought it would…

Show Map City of Ephesus Founded by the Amazons about 2000 B.C Ephesus was once the capital of Asia Minor state of the Roman Empire. Ephesus means desirable 3rd largest Library (Library of Celus) in Ancient World (SHOW PIC) Ephesus derived its greatness from two sources, commercial trade (sea-port city)…

Last week we were studying v 12 to 14 where we saw the author of Hebrews, like a running coach, encouraging us to finish well the spiritual marathon we are running. The author was encouraging us through positive charges, to run strong, straight, and together while striving for peace and holiness. Now…

Intro This is the Linus passage. If you’ve seen A Charlie Brown Christmas then you likely can picture the scene in your head. But if you haven’t seen it - which I would incredibly surprised by - since it has been on television nearly every year since 1965. However, if you for someone reason have not…

Sin isolates, Jesus unites; yet, moments of rest and solitude with God remain essential.

Turn to and read 1 Timothy 4:1-2 . Pray. This morning, we want to consider “the how.” When you hear of a marriage falling apart have you ever asked yourself, “What happened?” When you hear of a young person who has destroyed their life through drugs or alcohol have you ever asked yourself, “What happened?”…

How can we keep a focus on Jesus during an increasingly commercial time of year? 19 And this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What…

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