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Intro; This morning I want to look at Easter from a different prospective, but with the same outcome. The Apostle Paul in his writings, often uses analogies of one preparing/training themselves for a sporting event with the intent of winning. 24 Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but…

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! I’m not much of a morning person, but yesterday I made a commitment to rise early and attend the Men’s Breakfast held at the Wesleyan Church here in town. It has been several months since I’ve attended one of these events, but I sensed…

Joy Let’s begin by understanding Paul’s options at this point of his life - but before we can do that we must know his physical location - his in a Roman prison; So here are his options to feel defeated because of what was happening or over come with joy even over the simplest things; Now according to…

I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born from the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried, descended into hell, on the third day rose again from the dead,…

James 1:2–4 (ESV) — 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when…

When the king or queen of a country is in residence at a home or castle the flag is flown over it. In that way the people know that their ruler is there. In the same way, when our Lord Jesus is residing in us there will an outward evidence of it for all to see. There is a chorus which goes, Joy is the…

Have you ever noticed that you can know someone for a very long time and still be surprised by them? Just the other day a friend I’ve known for 11 or 12 years told me they liked to paint. I never knew that. What’s more, we never completely know ourselves. On the other hand, God’s knowledge of us is complete…

Turn to and read Colossians 2:1-6 . Pray. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: Last Sunday we began a look at two individuals, who are associated with the birth of Christ, who are examples to us of what it is to be “Complete in Christ.” Turn to and read Luke 2:22-35…

Illustration: Have Natalia try to put together small puzzle that is missing a piece. It’s frustrating to put a puzzle together only to find that you are missing one or two pieces that keep you from completing it. Many people are frustrated - saved and unsaved alike - because they “feel” as though something,…

Today is a special Sunday, because it is Easter. Why do we celebrate Easter? Because we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. If you look all throughout Paul’s teachings, he is always quick to point out the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is why we celebrate Easter. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus…

Introduction: Purpose #1 - That their hearts might be encouraged 1 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; 2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of…

Colossians: Complete in Christ Introduction: Last week we spoke about the processes of using Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs to teach and exhort one another because that is one of the results of the Word of Christ richly dwelling in us. If you remember we spoke about the unspoken in the verse being…

Have you ever started a project and then for whatever reason didn’t finish it? Maybe you ran out of time, or ran out of money, or simply lost interest. I’ve got at least a couple projects part-way done that I hope to finish eventually. We often take on more than we can handle, or try to do more than…

The only way for Jesus to completely take away the guilt of our sin was for Jesus to become completely like us in every way; sometimes we forget what it means that Jesus has become our brother.

Introduction Today we begin the book of James. This book is one full of wisdom literature. It has been called the wisdom literature of the New Testament and I couldn’t agree more. We see right off the start that it is seeking to build you up and help us understand trials of various kinds we will face.…

In Romans 8:35-39 Paul encourages believers that they are completely secure in God’s love.

Good Morning, Over the years I have officiated a number of wedding s…and part of the ceremony is th e Exchanging of Rings . . We take a moment to explain the importance of the s ymbolism of the rings. That r ing maybe small they are often made of prescious materials reminding us that love is never cheap.…

Biblical rest is modeled and granted as an act of God's completion, not the remedy for exhaustion.

Today's sermon is all about how God finishes what He starts and brings His work to completion.

5 reasons you can trust in God completely.

We are reminded that God graciously forgives us completely, fully, and consistently. We are encouraged to forgive and restore our neighbors.

Jesus is the promised and complete revelation of God, whose work supersedes all previous covenants.

We are reminded that God graciously reconciles us completely. We are encouraged to surround ourselves with people who will drop us in front of Jesus.

Nature show opening 1 When the seventh month came, and the children of Israel were in the towns, the people gathered as one man to Jerusalem. This passage begins by pointing out that they are there for the seventh month. This was the most significant month liturgically for the people. Feast of the trumpets,…