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Intro “This above all, to thine own self be true” This and many other ideas lead us to seek to understand who we really are. We live the children's story of the Ugly Duckling. It speaks of our nature in terms of what we must become rather than the awkward intermediary state. Sometimes we misapply it.…

A Christmas Heart Luke 2:15-20 Christmas is observed literally all over the world, and the traditions and customs are as varied as the countries in which they are found. In Australia, for example, Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight white kangaroos. Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors and is followed by…

Introduction Have you ever been in a contract with someone? I am referring to a binding contract with each other. Maybe it was for a job that you have agreed to complete. A product that you agreed to pay for. I am reminded of the time as a teenager, my dad would take me out on one of his many sales ventures.…

Main Idea Building well requires perseverance under pressure because Jesus is worth it! Intro The author of Hebrews is writing to what is likely a group of persecuted Jewish followers of Jesus. They face daily the threat of death or imprisonment. And because of this some have decided that life would…

Good evening, Welcome to our Christmas homecoming event this year.. We're so glad that you're able to join us this evening, on a very unusual homecoming… One that we're meeting virtually because of the current covid-19 pandemic… The current form in which we're meeting is indeed quite different from previous…

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WILL THE REAL GOSPEL PLEASE STAND part 11 The Weak and Miserable Principles Opening Scriptures Weak and miserable principles But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable principles? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again?…

Week Four Soul – Joe in the Barbershop clip - “Sometimes your dreams might not come true., but that doesn’t mean you can’t find happiness doing something else.” We think about dreams a lot nowadays huh? What school, career, choices, spouse or single etc. Does this align with prayer? Prayer always starts…

6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Focus on promoting of training or glorifying the things of God instead of the things of this world. 8 Give praise to the Lord , proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 9 Sing…

Introduction Three years ago, we welcomed a German, short-hair pointer named CeeCee into our family. And, like any dog breed snob, I’ve already given you more information than you asked for. But, she’s really an incredible specimen. I’ve honestly never seen any creature that can run like she can. Before…

John 1:14-18 14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth. JESUS WAS FULLY GOD AND FULLY MAN The Word became flesh Let’s consider this: The ugly duckling BECAME a beautiful Swan The caterpillar became a…

How to Have Joy in the World Christ Against Culture Christ Above Culture Christ Transforming Culture “These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full. The word “speak” (laleo) suggest that the Lord actually told us he was speaking these words aloud “In…

Rene Hodge Miller Oct 25, 1926-Oct Oct 19, 2021 (94 yrs) I. Introduction 1 A good name is better than a good ointment, And the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth. 2 It is better to go to a house of mourning Than to go to a house of feasting, Because that is the end of every man,…

What is Justice? Have you ever thought about how strange it is that in the world outside of humanity it’s totally socially acceptable for some really strange things to occur? Like I think about one of the most prevalent stories from my childhood, a movie called the Lion King. The opening song is about…

Secular: ugly duckling - swan Personal: times of confusion doubt who are you? who do others want you to be? Who does God want you to be? Subject: As servants of God, who should we be? Biblical: Ruth enters today’s passage asking this question of herself and being asked this question by those she cares…

Introduction -{ Ephesians 1 } -Suppose you’re walking along the streets of a big city and you see a man living in box on street. You want to help the man, so you begin a conversation with him. You want to get to know him, so you ask him some questions. You ask, “What’s your name?” And he replies, “Well,…

Intro: When we begin a new book, we generally spend some good time in the beginning night talking about the intro of the Book. We want to answer the questions of Who was the author? Who was writing it? What was the Surrounding circumstance? The theme of the letter. Let me give you an example of why this…

The Blessings Of Kindness Scripture: Summary: Boaz acts kindly toward Ruth and Naomi. His kindness is used by God to accomplish God’s will. “The Blessing of Kindness” INTRODUCTION Some stories are meant to entertain, while others are told to frighten. Memorable stories seem to be the stories that are…