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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…

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…

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…

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…

Saul and the mob were on a murderous rampage against the disciples. He had the high priest give them legitimacy. Synagogues did have the right to administer punishment (2 Cor. 11:24) , and Paul himself did recall his persecution to have been exceedingly fierce (Gal. 1:13). He was on his way to Damascus…

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)…

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…

Welcome Good morning everyone, and to anyone listening online, good morning as well! Today we are finishing up our “How to” sermon series. We have looked at some pretty fundamental things that we should be doing as Christians. How to draw closer to God, how to pray, how to bear fruit, and how to hope…

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…

(Intro Music starts with first slide - read intro and move forward) Welcome to Apologetics and the Gospel. My name is Pastor Jonathan White, and I am the Lead Pastor at CrossPointe Family Church in Winfield, WV as well as a practicing Emergency Medicine Physician. Question for Today: Can I Go to That…

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.…

Intro: In his short time of proclaiming Christ, Saul has a group of converts who are able to help him escape by lowering him through a window in a basket. What a strange turn of events for Saul.He came to Damascus to destroy the church. Saul, not only had great power, but also all the authority to do…

“Foundations Series” Well Good Morning, today we are continuing in our Foundations Series. There is nothing worse that walking down a stairway in the dark and missing a step or thinking there is a step there and falling down and hurting ourself. We so desperately need a firm foundation. And the same…

Conversion of Samaritans Oftentimes growth happens in the midst of, or as a result of, difficult times. From a local church to a persecuted church in which God uses to disburse the believers to carry the message out. Controversy brought persecution (Act4:1-3) Persecution increased and got personal (Act4:21;…

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,…

Worship is a part of what God calls us to do; when we come into worship, we do so in a way which responds to the invitation we have been given to enter the presence of God.

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,…

God’s Grace In The Church Today we begin a new series I’m entitling “God’s Grace In The Church” I once heard that there are 5 books that every church needs to fully understand and be preached. Genesis - it’s the book of beginnings John - divinity of Christ Romans - doctrine of salvation James - Christian…

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…

You have salvation, now what? In this new series we will engage the difference between being called and being chosen.

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…

Good afternoon. It is my pleasure to welcome you today as we continue in our series on Spiritual Friendship. Before we delve into our topic today, let me extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you. Whether you're joining us in person or online, your presence here is deeply appreciated. We 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…