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One of the favorite buzz words used in our culture today is the phrase, “toxic masculinity.” This is the idea that to be a man is to be toxic. It is the idea that we must, in our understanding and according to our own pleasures and lusts, redefine what it means to be a man. In fact, that line of reasoning,…

Right now in our culture, perhaps unlike anytime in the history of civilization, women are under attack. You are under attack in the realm of sports. You are under attack in your restrooms and locker rooms. You are under attack in the very definition of what it means to be a woman. Satan is a master…

Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:8-8:36 Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 Road Map Review Map of the 40 year journey 21 This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise. 's Picture of Negative/ Distorted Thinking Desires Summary of Torah Portion Torah Portion: Leviticus 6:8-8:36 8 Then the Lord…

Welcome to Session 2 of Hickory Corners Bible Church Basics! As a reminder, this is meant to be a 9-week class to give you a solid overview of what we believe, and how it is that we operate based upon that belief. These sessions will all build upon each other, so if you missed last week, I highly recommend…

The Church is likened to a body, of which Jesus Christ is the living Head. Ephesians 1:22–23 (KJV 1900) 22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church , 23 Which is his body , the fulness of him that filleth all in all . Again, remember the body is…

Spurgeon: “I am afraid we are too much like the world for the world to hate us.” Why this sermon: Alistair Begg: 40 years of faithful preaching Told grandmother to attend her grandchild’s transgender wedding and bring a gift Rationale: This would surprise the grandchild who would expect the grandmother…

Intro: We could spend a lot of time on this subject matter in our day in age because it, honestly, it is needed. Marriage. This passage alone is one that many books have been written about over the years. If you have time, I recommend the book, "The Meaning of Marriage", which takes this passage and…

This is the fourth week in our Real Relationships series - and we are going to finish things up this week with a message for the wives! These messages are very targeted and intentional, from your pastor to this church. We have people in our church in every stage and so many different circumstances of…

Ephesians 5:25–27 (ESV) — 25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such…

Memorial Day Weekend - Pentecost Memorial day weekend is a national holiday in which we remember those who gave their life for our nation. It’s a day that our nation pauses to remember and honor those who gave their lives. There was a phrase many of us have heard before that I think used to be true,…

Today we are going to walk through a series on marriage and family. Marriage and family are the bedrock of every society. The healthier our marriages are, the healthier our families will be, and the healthier our society will be. Wherever you buy books from, there are sure to be countless books on marriage,…

Paul , an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself for our sins, that…

Not long ago I was watching a video online about how to survive stampeding crowd. Let’s say you’re on the riverfront for thunder over Louisville, and something goes down that causes everyone to run or press in one direction. These can be very dangerous scenarios. if you fall down, you are likely to trampled.…

Last week we started into a series on relationships. And I warned that this series may feel very pointed. It may feel like I am telling the whole church about your problems, and dealing with them from the pulpit in a way that doesn’t feel very fair to you. So I want to explain myself before we get to…

Isaiah 62 Good evening church. Tonight we are going to continue our study of the Prophecy of Isaiah. We are going to share a time of worship tonight through the reading of God’s Word, breaking bread together in communion, and continue our worship through both song and prayer. Lets open in prayer and…

Last week we began a series called Family Matters. Family is one of the greatest gifts that God has given to us. It is something that we shouldn’t take lightly. We need to love and cherish our family. Today we want to look at family conflict. How many here likes dealing with conflict? Anyone. None of…

Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable…

Introduction To the wives: submit. 3 verses. To the men: die. 9 verses. The Command v. 25a Love. Such a simple, little four letter word. But, what kind of love are we talking about? The Greek translation of the OT - erav. “Desires the other for itself” Philein - friendly love (Sometimes combined with…

Have you ever wondered what to give someone for Father’s Day? If you think about Mother’s Day, the classic gifts are: flowers, fancy tea, a card, or a framed piece of kid art. You know, Mother’s Day gifts make sense. Except when someone completely throws convention to the wind and gives a tent peg. What…

1 Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. 2 Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. 3 For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he…

Title: Marriage lived for the glory of God Series: Foundations for the Family: Building Godly Homes Series Introduction: The focus of today’s message lies in the essence of "Marriage lived for the glory of God." The pivotal word here is "for." It's crucial to grasp that the topic isn't about "The glory…

Peace, we need it! Peace/Justification through Jesus ( Rom5:1 ) Peace/reconciliation through Jesus ( 2Cor5:18 ) Peace with mankind ( Eph2:11-17 ) Peace with yourself ( Php4:7-8 ) Jesus spoke of peace about families ( Mt10:21-22 ; 10:34-37 ) 21 “Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child;…

Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. What is Baptism? Calvin…

What is a woman? This is a question our society is confused on today. With the issues surrounding transgenderism and blurring the lines of gender roles, we have politicians, professors, and everyday people who cannot define what a woman is. Just like being a man is more than biology, being a woman is…