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Intro; Every 3-6 months I hand out a Self-Evaluation Form for Church Leadership to my deacons. I do not ask them to fill it out and return it, but to sincerely consider the questions. This statement is at the bottom of the page. As you honestly consider these questions, I pray you reflect upon your answers…

To Judge or Not to Judge 1 Corinthians 4:1–13 (ESV) 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human…

I. The Command to Pray A. Priority 1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. B. Kinds of Prayer 1 First of all,…

More than a SURVIVOR, Part I Rev. Thomas A West, Sr February 4, 2024 Romans 8:35-39 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Since May 31, 2000, Americans have been watching a television series called SURVIVOR. Twenty-three years and forty-three full seasons, It is the longest running reality…

We do, however, speak a wisdom among the mature, but not a wisdom of this age, or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. On the contrary, we speak God’s hidden wisdom in a mystery, a wisdom God predestined before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age knew this wisdom,…

When asking the question of how the Abrahamic covenant points to Christ, we must evaluate what the actual promise was in the first place; Abraham's decendants are not of the same bloodline, but faithline.

1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 and every spirit that does not…

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. I. The Benefits of a Consistent Prayer Life: A. A consistent life of prayer contributes to our spiritual strength. a. *Prayer…

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. I. The Benefits of a Consistent Prayer Life: A. A consistent life of prayer contributes to our spiritual strength. a. *Prayer…

Good afternoon! Hope everyone is staying healthy this weekend especially considering all of the smoke that was in the air. I know that we have people who suffer from COPD or Asthma and it was particularly difficult on those groups. Let me ask you a question. Have you ever found yourself standing at a…

Psalm 17 A lie-detector (polygraph) test claims to show whether a person is being honest. The common method asks the subject a series of questions while measuring physiological reactions such as blood pressure, eye dilation, pulse rate, and perspiration – factors which are difficult if not impossible…

Karen and I had just moved to our first church when a senior adult lady invited us to go see a Christmas play at her daughter’s church in Anniston. We took my grandmother with us and had a great time. On the way back, I turned the wrong way onto a one way street which caused the sr adult lady to shout…

We are now in 2022. Good bye 2021. I know many are glad to see 2021 go bye bye. New years is a great time to look back and to look ahead. How do we evaluate last year and step into what God wants us to do this next year? Reminder… January 9-29 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Fasting resources… River Church…

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach…

2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives…

Intro As we are working our way through this 12th chapter of Romans, we have covered the first two verses. Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to God because of the great mercy He has shown us. That we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds rather than conformed and molded by the…

Session one slide (PowerPoint) Doug Hamilton the preached at Camp Hill Church of Christ, Camp Hill PA a former graduate from SIBI and a well known speaker, teacher throughout the brotherhood regarding spiritual giftedness. His aim in his book it to look biblically at the spiritual gifts as noted in the…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is taken from 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 : Yet among the mature we do impart wisdom, although it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to pass away. But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our…

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…

In January of 2020, the Houston Chronicle newspaper published an article on the riches cities in Texas. In this article they listed the richest cities by median income, population, and unemployment rate. Would anybody care to guess which city was ranked the wealthiest city in Texas was in 2020? The answer…

Priorities Good morning men. First of all, I want to commend every single guy that showed up here this morning. I used to cancel men’s breakfast in November due to lack of turn out, due to competing activities. It is hunting season in Maine, and for many that is more than a hobby, it is a necessity to…

Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest…

My church exists to… : 35 years ago a US church consultant surveyed the members of almost 1000 churches asking them “why does your church exist?” 89% of members responded that “The church’s purpose is to take care of my family’s and my needs.” Almost 90% of members believed that churches exist to keep…

And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. I. Introduction: Just as it is necessary to maintain the physical man through the proper diet and exercise, there are things…

Intro Text - John 3.6-8 Title - The Spiritual Man Background Nicodemus came to Jesus to acknowledge His ministry Jesus answered by showing him the importance of new birth Main Point the new birth ushers us into the kingdom of God the new birth also paves the way to our transformation from natural man…