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Jesus demonstrates what it looks like to walk the road of faithfulness; our road of faithfulness follows Jesus.

Unexpected Timing Normally there is an expectation with having a baby couples try to plan the right time to add a child to their family; But sometimes, as with Mary and Joseph there was no plan - why - because they had not even gotten married ( Luke 1:26-27 ); Could you imagine how unexpected this pregnancy…

Stir Up Expectations Today is the first Sunday in a new Church year, so “Happy New Year!” As the church flips the page on the liturgical calendar revealing a new year, why don’t we make a mental list of what you expect in this year ahead? Will there be a wedding in the family? Are you planning on a fancy…

The unexpected events surrounding Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem cause us to wrestle with the question, "Am I willing to follow a God who works in unexpected ways?"

Title : The Unexpected & Rejected King Text : Matthew 21:1-11 INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Matthew’s gospel. Matthew 21 — & we’re gonna read verses 1-11 . Matthew 21:1-11 . & when you find that in your Bible Pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The Title of today’s teaching is:…

Are you ready for the unexpected? In John 5, two groups encounter the unexpected when Jesus drops into their lives. How often does Jesus do the same to us, does it matter, and does it help to try to be ready for Him? (Spoiler: yes, yes, and yes.)

The prophets speak of God’s peace NOT as rest which comes apart from our places of wilderness, BUT as rest that comes even within our places of wilderness.

The Gospel Project® for Adults Leader Guide ESV, Unit 2, Session 4 © 2018 LifeWay Christian Resources, edited by Rev. Lex DeLong, M.A. Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. God Renews His Promise When has something not gone as you have expected? How…

Jesus has a family tree that goes all the way back to Abraham.  There are a few unexpected characters along the way.  The first one we meet is Tamar.

Matthew 9:1-17 Dallas Willard of a pilot practicing high speed maneuvers. “she turned the controls for what she though was a steep ascent – and flew straight into the ground. She was unaware that she had been flying upside down.[1] [1] Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life…

When God acts, praise is multiplied and response is expected.

8 But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. 9 You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.” Life is characterized by unexpected…

Good afternoon. It's always a joy to gather together and explore God's Word. Before we dive into today's message, let's take a moment to recap our journey through the book of Jonah. Over the past few weeks, we've embarked on a captivating adventure alongside our reluctant prophet Jonah. We've witnessed…

Our battles are different than we anticipate In Christ: we have stability to face whatever may come. Marry’s battle Luke 1:26-38 She knew she would be looked down on. She knew she might be called a harlot. Matt 23:33 33 You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?…

The Road to Emmaus: An Unexpected Journey The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Description of a Hobbit by the Author J.R. Tolkien Bilbo was a simple Hobbit with simple needs of hearth and home, but his friend Gandalf knew that there were things that Bilbo could do that would benefit others. Like Bilbo,…

Expectations That Can Cause Us to Stumble Expectations — we all have them. Christmas Day and receiving certain gifts. Year-end bonus All family members coming together for Christmas. We all have expectations that things will happen in a certain manor, or that life will go a certain way. The people of…

You’ve heard some of the good news/bad news stories. wife: i have a good news and a bad new. Husband: i am very busy. Just give me good news. wife: The airbags worked properly in our new BMW. Often whether news is good or bad depends on your point of view. News can be good for one person and bad news…

A time of worship for Thanksgiving Day

THEME: The true story of Jesus’ birth reveals and foretells the reconciliation of God and man and the fulfillment of history in His incarnation and death and resurrection. GOAL: That the hearer would believe that God truly became man in Jesus to redeem us, and that He makes His manger for us now in the…

TITW: Parents often have unexpected children. Parents often have unexpected children. For whatever reason, we are not always prepared. There is much to do: People to notify, so they can be in expectation with us. So, others can help us prepare and accountable. We make a place for this new person coming…

…the Order of Melchizedek What does a priest do? Who the heck is Melchizedek? Why is Jesus in the “order of Melchizedek”? What does that mean for us? Jesus our great high priest drummed into me - don’t need a priest, because we have Jesus, we have direct access to God, don’t need a go-between. It’s true,…

Unexpected Blessing We’ve been following Jacob in this series about identity. Jacob struggled with a bit of an identity crisis from before the time he was born. His brother, Esau, didn’t put much stock in his identity and actually sold his own birth right as first born son for a bowl of beans. Last week…

1 Thessalonians 5:1- 9 / Day of the Lord 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2 For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “There is peace and security,”…

The End of Something Old, the start of something New Holiday reflections - what do I want to leave behind? What do I want to sow into my life this year? How does this fit with our life together in TPP? Is it too little, too late? The end of last year we seemed to face obstacle after obstacle with getting…