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Welcome... Introduce Self... Pray... Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they…

Therefore I exhort you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a sacrifice—living, holy, and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may approve what the will of…

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Love as defined by God.

I. How Men Are to Pray in Church 8 Therefore I want the men in every place to pray, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and dissension. The Letters to Timothy and Titus (A. Instructions on Worship (2:1–15)) Robert Yarbrough “Lifting up holy hands” evokes a repeated OT image of godly men imploring God…

22 And they listened to him until this word, and then they raised their voices and said, “Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!” 23 Then, as they cried out and tore off their clothes and threw dust into the air, 24 the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks,…

As your pastor, each summer I go through what might be considered a sort of annual ritual of trying to determine a series for the season. Some pastors preach the lectionary, using the prescribed readings for that particular Sunday - I often use the prescribed Psalm as our call to worship; other pastors…

31 ‘Give no regard to mediums and familiar spirits; do not seek after them, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God. 19 And when they say to you, “Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter,” should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living?…

11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. 8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make…

15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.…

1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, 4 treacherous,…

Introduction The Apostle Matthew’s Gospel (We can get into why we credit this to the apostle Matthew another time) At this point in the narrative, our Lord is growing in fame and notoriety. Through this chapter the pharisees and others are beginning to push back and Jesus is condemning their teachings…

First stop Caesarea Paul is in the early stages of an all expenses paid trip to Rome. A place he wanted to go, that was prophesied that he would go and preach the gospel to kings. From speaking before angry mob and Ananias the High priest, and the Sanhedrin Now goes to Caesarea to speak before the Roman…

Passages to ponder Passages to ponder in this series are passages more than to read, but to absorb, to contemplate on, to consider what application. Here is what we have looked at so far. Kingdom Beatitudes ( Mt5:3-12 ) Supreme blessedness! They are not optional, they are proof! Don’t have a defiled…

Paul’s strategy Continues From speaking with the commander, to speaking to the angry mob, now to speak to the Sanhedrin council. Paul uses words to make a point and a difference. Along the way will give us somethings to consider this evening. When it comes to Paul and his confidence there is almost an…

What Drives You? Let all who are under a yoke as bondservants regard their own masters as worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and the teaching may not be reviled. Those who have believing masters must not be disrespectful on the ground that they are brothers; rather they must serve all the better…

1 And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the…

Revelation 2:1-7

Introduction Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. Indeed I, Paul, say to you that if you become circumcised, Christ will profit you nothing. And I testify again to every man who becomes circumcised that he is a debtor…

1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires…

Practice The Things of God 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? 28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock,…

Treat weakness as tenderly and patiently as God does, and quietly follow your Holy Spirit guided conscience in regards to disputable matters.

Build up or Tear Down In the various aspects of our lives we are rarely if ever a neutral influence. What are the roles that we you and I have? Roles in Life Family: Child, Spouse, Parent, Grandparent Work: Employee, Manager, Boss, Owner Church: Attendee, Giver, Worker, Disciple-maker Each role has its…