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NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

We live in a culture where image is everything and substance nothing. We live in a culture where a new beginning is far more attractive than a long follow-through. Images are important. Beginnings are important. But an image without substance is a lie. A beginning without a continuation is a lie. Peterson,…

Redigging the Well or DIG IN Bible Reading: Genesis 26:12-19 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the Lord blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: 14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession…

Discover how to look at any issue, topic or theme through the lens of scripture rather than the other way around.

I love and appreciate the labor of love that is going into the new entrance of the church. If you get a chance to see it, go take a look. There is more to the eye than you can see. I remember the first step in making the new entrance was to dig down. The cement was poured into the forms and then covered…

(S1) Ask parents—all that has been done for children would fill this room. How well did we teach them what it means to put their trust in God and follow Jesus? I could have done more Making disciples in the church — Discipleing children — Is it solely the churches responsibility? SERIES—It STARTS at…

Christ said, “I came to this world to set a fire, and oh how I wish it were already kindled!” ( Luke 12:49 ) I don’t know about you, but I want to see that fire kindled too!!! I want to see that fire ignited… That fire that drives us to stand in the gap for our world! We will see that fire kindled when…

Excelleration By this time you should be feeling the effects of this word Excelleration. We have been moving into the words God has given us and it is likely we are starting to see movement. It is also likely that you may be at a point of letting go of some things to move more towards what is next. Matthew…

Barry Johnson continues the "Back to the Bible" booklet one lesson. Digging a little deeper and dealing with questions that may come from the personal Bible study.

Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth…

The Story of Jesus' birth told through scripture and carols.

Introduction Labor Omnia Vincit The work ethic that is a guiding principle for the state of Oklahoma. Farming…a job where you control very little, so there is the constant attempt to overcome by work. Or, for some that I’ve seen, you just give up. You think you can’t win so why try at all? These two…

summary The prophet Ezekiel has telegraphed the doom of Jerusalem in a series of visual re-enactment signs, visions, and prophetic oracles. Chapters 12-13 continue with more sign acts, but shifts to God’s assessment of objections by the exiles as to the certainty of Jerusalem’s fate. God therefore directs…

19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 21 Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.…

What are "The Prayers of the Church?" How are they different from all the other prayers we offer, at home and in church? What difference do they make? Join us as we dig into the Biblical practice of "The Prayers!"

We are reminded that God has the strength to overcome anything arrayed against us. We are encouraged to fill our lives with God's gifts.

I got a speed ticket this summer in Upstate New York while traveling to a retreat center. This is a reflection on the incident based on Jesus' Parable of the Prodigal Manager recorded in Luke 16:1-13, a Lectionary passage of the week.

Ketef Hinnom Dig 1979 Silver Scroll 22 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, 24 The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the Lord lift up…

Peace. We all yearn for peace. A refuge from the anxiety of everyday life, from conflict and competition, from danger and loss. But are we prepared to accept the preconditions of peace? Can we stomach the sacrifices we must make? Do we even understand what those things are? Join us as we explore the prophet Micah's promise of peace, and how it will be fulfilled in the world and in our own lives today.

Luke 6:46–49 ICC’s Wednesday In the Word (5/17/23) Introduction Praye rs Scripture memory For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. What is the problem with “in one ear and out the other” listening? Perhaps infamously, this was the story of Benjamin…

Introduction: There’s a clever young guy named Somebody Else. There’s nothing this guy can’t do. He’s busy from morning to way late at night just substituting for you. You’re asked to do this or you’re asked to do that and what is your ready reply? Get Somebody Else to do that job; he’ll do it much better…

Introduction Last Sunday night bro. Jason Perlack was so kind as to fill in for me in my absence due to sickness. He preached a message using the same Passage of Scripture that we are focusing on today - the story of Abraham taking his son Isaac upon the hill to Sacrifice him unto the LORD. I’ve always…

By His Grace Rev Thomas A. West, Sr July 4, 2021 19 For I through the law died to the law that I might live to God. 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and…