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Having watched several Bob Ross videos, I notice a pattern or trend: the first several colors applied in the first several minutes are him painting a background which, frankly, doesn’t mean a lot by itself. You couldn’t not have it, but you also couldn’t have only it. Genesis 1 is the background. As…

INTRODUCTION AND SET-UP: THE MYTH OF PROGRESS this means: this is the position that we can save ourselves by ‘getting better’. fixing the ills of society, helping the pool, recycling....all kinds of things that are good things, but often they become the goal. good feelings and confidence are associated…

This September I will turn 60 years old. As I reflect upon the changes that have occured in all areas of life I am appalled. Progressives, as their self-given name implies, like to imagine themselves as those who are advancing human society and improving upon the human condition, but when judged by the…

About a decade ago Cami and I witnessed a miracle of sorts at the intersection of the southbound I-5 offramp and Highway 16. We were exiting the freeway to get on Highway 16/348th westbound. As we approached the intersection the light was green. But instead of taking the right turn, something – a voice…

Open your Bibles at Is 52 ( Rom 8 ) The myth of progress Do you believe in the myth of human progress? Some people believe that human ingenuity can solve the world’s problems. Mind you they have some substance to their beliefs in some areas if you look back through history… In the 1700’s most parents…

Welcome... Introduction… New Series Something I’m excited about Not a book of the Bible but a topic deeply rooted in scripture Foundational for understanding life as a follower of Jesus Bold statement: Without a correct view of the church, a person will not have a correct view of what it means to follow…

So this week we'll begin our series on the Old Testament. The reason I think it would be good for us to walk thru the Story of the Old Testament...' ...is because I think it would be a fair statement to say... ...that most people, when choosing to read a passage of scripture, or study a book of the Scriptures...…

God has revealed His righteous because God has revealed His wrath against mankind's rejection of the truth of God revealed in creation and mankind's subsequent sin. Let’s not forget about God’s wrath. With all the emphasis on God’s love. God’s wrath is just as real and just as important - without wrath,…

Fake News! Wag the Dog 1997 film where PR men start a fake war to get the president re-elected after a scandal At the Time seemed like a cynical caricature - All too close to the way our world has become Video Slide Conspiracy theories Moon Landing Anti-Vax Flat-Earthers Rocket launch All involve misleading…

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it,…

Nearly 30 years ago, on October 16, 1992 the $650,000, high tech, state-of-the-art sailing ship Coyote set sail from New York. It was headed across the Atlantic Ocean for France and the November start of a solo, non-stop, around-the-world sailing race. Experienced yachtsman, Mike Plant, who had completed…

Introduction 2024 Annual Theme Spiritually Mature in Truth "In Spirit and Truth, we mature; in His Word, we stand secure!" Our message today is Love and Forgiveness - which I’ve divided into two parts. We’ll look at Love first and next week Forgiveness Full understanding of Love, there are 4 kinds in…

In the beginning, God created mankind to rule over his perfect, harmonious creation. We were born to rule as God's special regents. Even now, despite the mess we have made of things, God calls us to be overcomers--conquerers. He values us so highly, that not only has he not given up on us, he's invited us to rule with him for eternity. Don't believe it? Listen to this message and explore what the Bible tells us. Before listening, watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZPfCWV81pE

What It Really Means to Be A Child of God Not all people are children of God. That may be a surprise for you to hear, but I want to talk about what the Bible says, not about what the culture says. It’s a feel-good quote when people bring up racial tensions that is just not what the Bible says. The Bible,…

Genesis 1:1–31 (ESV) 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw that…

Instructions/Command Instructions/standards for service is what this series has been and is about. Today we are focusing on the proclamation of God’s word. It is a given instruction, given command. 1 I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the…

God's true people were initiated in Promise, born and live by the Spirit, and await an inheritance in the higher Jerusalem.

You’ve probably never heard of the name Sayyid Qutb. But Sayyid Qutb has had a profound effect on your life. On your family, on your job, on your future, on your travel. Even though he died about forty years ago he has had profound influence on you through his worldview. How did he do that? Sayyid Qutb…

My topic for this morning is "service", and it seems like this should be a simple topic. As far back as the creation narrative, we see that humankind was created for service. In Genesis 2.15-17 , we read The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. And the LORD…

Me I am bad at asking for help Need Help Need of a helper We I am sure I am not the only one We all need help How much of a blessing is it that we are provided a helper, a comforter. God Understanding the OT connection to the coming of the Holy Spirit 1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all…

Welcome to Session 2 of Hickory Corners Bible Church Basics! As a reminder, this is meant to be a 9-week class to give you a solid overview of what we believe, and how it is that we operate based upon that belief. These sessions will all build upon each other, so if you missed last week, I highly recommend…

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Which God? The Triune God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. There is only one God. Deuteronomy 6:4 states, “Hear, O Israel. The LORD our God, the LORD is one.” There is no oneness like the oneness of God. He is perfect in his unity. And…

In a poll a few years back, 70% of Americans said they were concerned about the decline in moral values in our society. It’s easy to see that there has been a decline in moral values. The LGBTQ agenda that’s being forced down everyone’s throats… pure crookedness in our political entities, and general…