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I. Work Is Profitable 23 In all labor there is profit, But mere talk leads only to poverty. 4 Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. 7 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, II. Work Provides Food 11 He who tills his land will…

Nothing Significant Happens Without Prayer is a pretty strong statement and it is one I believe to be true. And today I want us to understand why this is and be challenged to pray. Let’s start with a story from history as told by Galli and Olsen in 131 Christians everyone should know by Broadman and…

Introduction On the evening of November 9, 1938, an eruption of violence against the Jews accrued. Instigated primarily by Nazi party officials, the Ethnic cleansing occurred throughout Germany, Austria, and a region of Czechoslovakia. The riots became known as Kristallnacht (German: Night of Broken…

Intro Nehemiah 3 is one of those hard to read chapters in the the Bible. Whenever we see lists of names, like genealogies, or procedures, think the book of Leviticus. These are difficult portions to read. But God has included them for a purpose. What is that purpose we might ask? Is it to bore us to…

The Bible talks about the kingdom as something which exists within our world today; but that doesn’t mean the world shares equal priority with the kingdom.

In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate, two of the king’s chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof…

self-deception is not the worst thing we do, but it’s the reason we can do the worst things. Self-deception is not the worst thing we do, but it is the reason why we so easily miss God.

Matthew 22:15–22 (CEB) 15 Then the Pharisees met together to find a way to trap Jesus in his words. 16 They sent their disciples, along with the supporters of Herod, to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we know that you are genuine and that you teach God’s way as it really is. We know that you are not swayed…

In 1938, Hitler announced his plan to invade the German-speaking side of Czechoslovakia. The British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain made an urgent trip to visit Hitler to ascertain whether this invasion would be more than just that. He returned to Britain announcing that he is confident that Adolf…

2 Kings 7:9 Humor: Devil why are not afraid Humor: put the dog on the phone I need to ask directions 72 medals have been awarded in 2016, and 9,893 since the Carnegie Fund was created in 1904. Honorees also receive a financial grant; the Fund has given out $38.5 million in grants, scholarships, death…

Opening: Story A woman died and went to heaven but when she arrived at the "Pearly Gates," she found Peter. "Before you can come in, you have to spell a word," he said. "What word?" she asked. "Any word?" "L-O-V-E. Love," she said. "Come on in. But I was wondering if you'd do me a quick favor. Stand…

Jesus was A Different Kind of King. Rather than announcing His arrival with trumpets & trying to impress the influential, King Jesus was gentle & just, caring for the weak & needy, the One whom the prophet wrote, "In his name the nations will put their hope."

Introduction -Let me read a historical summary that is not original to me, but I though that it was very poignant: Neville Chamberlain was known for his policy of appeasement. As the prime minister of Britain before World War II, he knew that the country was still weary from the first World War, and…

Sanctity of Human Life 2022 Hear the word of the Lord , you rulers of Sodom! Give ear to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah! “What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices? says the Lord ; I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed beasts; I do not delight in the…

Text: Ephesians 6:10–13 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the…

In 1938, Hitler announced his plan to invade the German-speaking side of Czechoslovakia. The British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain made an urgent trip to visit Hitler to ascertain whether this invasion would be more than just that. He returned to Britain announcing that he is confident that Adolf…

Sermon regarding Peter's defense of going to the Gentile Cornelius home to preach the gospel.

CALL TO WORSHIP Come, let us rejoice, because Jesus who was dead is alive again. Let us rejoice because he lives for evermore! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia Way Maker A GATHERING PRAYER Living Lord, as we listen to today’s message of hope, help us to put aside our doubts and fears. Fill…

The story is told of a woman died and God put her in charge of those entering the Pearly Gate of heaven. The way to get in heaven was to be able to spell one word. The word was “ forgiven . ” Shortly thereafter, she was surprised to see her husband approaching the gate. He told her that at her funeral…

An Introduction to the Book of Revelation and the Seven Churches of Revelation

Introduction 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life. The World Health Organization furnishes the figures of suicides around the world. A thousand people a day commit suicide, or about 500,000 people a year, with ten times that number attempting it. Hungary has the…