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Dare to be true How can we be different? How can we be true? The modern church/ The early church Warnings to the Church Ephesus - They left their first love Pergamum - They became greedy like Balaam who led the children of Israel into idolatry and they also followed the false teachings of the Nicolaitans…

Dare to believe that God is for you . 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. Past mistakes sometimes cause us to doubt God’s Favor . 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought…

Romans 5:5–11 (ESV) — 5 and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us. 6 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps…

God’s faithfulness is still great.” This is where biblical lament is transformative. It not only gives voice to the pain you feel but also anchors your heart to truths you believe— or are trying to believe when dark clouds linger. Something bad may have happened in your life, which is why you are reading…

One of the scribes approached. When he heard them debating and saw that Jesus answered them well, he asked him, “Which command is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is Listen, Israel! The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all…

Awareness of the wickednes of others warns us to consider our choices.

Why do we do things that we know aren’t good for us? I eat too much bread. I put too much sugar in my coffee. I don’t eat fruits and vegetables like I should. Those things I do but rarely feel conviction about them. But over the last few weeks I’ve noticed that I watch and read too much news. It’s not…

A Message of Courage - Pastor Sven Frantzen 2023-11-11 Theme Text: Revelation 14:6-7 “And another angel followed, saying, ‘Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.’” #TheeAngels #Courage #EverlastionGospel #2ndComing #Gospel #Creator #Jesus #Sabbath #Mission Welcome to the Lacey Seventh-day Adventist Church where our mission is sharing the love of God that brings hope, healing, and peace, through Jesus Christ. Whether you're a regular member, a returning visitor, or this is your first time with us, we are so glad you joined us for worship today! CCLI License # 948343; CCLI Live Stream # 20889989 #PastorSvenFrantzen #LaceyWA #SeventhDayAdventist #Church #SDAchurch #Adventist #Christian

12 Now many signs and wonders were regularly done among the people by the hands of the apostles. And they were all together in Solomon’s Portico. 13 None of the rest dared join them, but the people held them in high esteem. 14 And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men…

Disputes. We all have them. Think back to a dispute you had this past week. How did it go? The passage today is 1 Corinthians 1:6-11 . In this letter to the Corinthians, Paul is dealing with numerous issues among the church members. He has already been addressing their pride, and desire to look good…

This question must be asked. Are You Awake to the Power of Christ’s resurrection, or have you been lulled to sleep by the lullabies that our modern culture is singing in your ear? The songs started ever so softly, in the background, but as we drift into spiritual slumber, they get closer to our ears…

The Power of a Spirit-Filled Church Have you ever been in the middle of a difficult situation and wondered how you could possibly make it through? When we surrender and yield to the Holy Spirit, we see the incredible power God’s makes available. We rise, we persevere, we triumph. Today, we're going to…

Our Scripture lesson today comes from 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 : When one of you has a grievance against another, does he dare go to law before the unrighteous instead of the saints? Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try…

The Great Prayer Part 2: Unified for the sake of the gospel Cities: We’ve all seen a play or movie, or read a book, about the small town kid who dreams of going to the big city. One of the reasons that someone desires the city so much is certainly that there is diversity there, and for a young person…

Live produces pain, hurt, and trauma. To live means we will be hurt and have pain. We all have traumas we carry. Some may call this baggage. We eye the evil face to face and we call it what it is. Only realists can be forgivers.-Lewis B. Smedes To forgive we must remember differently. This is the main…

2 Peter is the second letter that we have from the Apostle Peter in the New Testament, written to Gentile believers in Asia Minor. The overall theme of the book is that believers ought to continue faithfully in the truth as they await Christ’s return. 1 But false prophets also arose among the people,…

A greedy old miser dies alone. In his will he's divided his fortune between his pastor, his doctor, and his lawyer with one last request... The old man's will states that he wishes to take his fortune with him. His final request is that these three, the last man on earth he feels he can trust, each bring…

And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers…

Big Idea of the Message : God strengthens us to participate in His plan in the face of resistance. Struggles Who had a struggle of some type this week - illness, death, financial, mental, and list list could keep on; Who had a struggle to getting here this morning; Life is full of struggles, challenges,…

Last week I begin a series called Ugly Christmas Sweater. We are looking at the some of the ugly things that happen this time of year. Last week we looked at our ugly thoughts. It is in the mind where thoughts begin and sometimes those thoughts can lead to action and motives and today’s topic, ugly words.…

Imagine with me a quiet Friday evening in the home of a family. Not my home or your home, just one of the pretend ones that we only see in the movies. You know what I’m talking about…one of those big, white, two-story houses that has a green lawn out front and huge, four-paned windows with drapes pulled…

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.

A brief outline to keep in mind the flow of thought in Romans so far. It’s all about the good news of God, the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes God’s wrath is being revealed against godlessness and wickedness of people They do not glorify God or give thanks, and their thinking…