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Today we honor those who served our nation, and made the ultimate sacrifice. Anyone who has served has taken an oath which states: "I, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith…

In the bitter winter of 1944, during the height of World War II, the Ardennes region of Belgium, served as the stage for one of the most crucial battles of the conflict: The Battle of the Bulge. For it was here that Allied forces found themselves facing a massive German offensive, who were intent on…

8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in…

Eph. 6:10-11 . Enlistment General Dwight Eisenhower once said (source unknown), “War is a terrible thing. But if you’re going to get into it, you’ve got to get into it all the way.” There are way to many Christians that live defeated lives because they are not seriously engaged in the warfare to which…

For Rome it was a disastrous day. For Carthage, it was turning into a glorious day. The two world powers had been at war for 6 years. The war would continue for almost another decade and would catapult Rome on its way to controlling most of the western world. On this day the Roman military machine was…

Intro: We have been making our way through the Book of Daniel. Last week we finished Chapter 8 and instead of starting Chapter 9 today, I decided that it may be a good spot to interject a sermon that goes along with our theme and hopefully answers a question that I have heard many times and have also…

Boots For Battle Intro: As we continue to study “the whole armor of God,” we continually need to be reminded why this is such an important topic. Verses 10–13 introduce the subject of spiritual warfare. We are told that the saints of God are engaged in a great spiritual battle against a powerful, relentless…

Introduction Well we have come to the end of Ephesians - the whole letter leads up to this point. W are now ready to do battle. Are you ready? 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the…

Fundamentals of the Bible Fundamentals of Sin Fundamentals of Death Fundamentals of the Resurrection Fundamentals of the New Body (Appearance)

God’s Manifested Authority INTRO Memorial Day - the day we honor fallen soldiers. The day we recognize the heroes that gave there life so we can have freedom. Scripture says to give honor where honor is due. So we do that today. We also thank God for their sacrifice. Pentecost Sunday - the day we were…

Bravery and loyalty in the life of Jonathan and his armor bearer. Self-sacrificial love in the life of Jesus. Faithfulness in the martyrdom of the saints.

Giving: Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do what is good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and willing to share, Announcements: Bible…

The Dawn Of A New Day 1 “Come, let us return to the Lord ; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. 2 After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. 1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first…

Introduction One of the defensive armaments issued to a Roman soldier was a helmet. A soldier’s helmet protected from head injuries—wounds that could be debilitating and deadly. Helmet of Salvation In Ephesians 6:17 , the Scripture uses the image of a soldier to describe a believer effectively facing…

Last week, Resurrection Morning, we looked at Matthew’s account of Jesus’ resurrection. We read about the empty tomb. The women who were the first of Jesus’ followers to see the tomb. Their meeting the Risen Jesus, grabbing His resurrected feet. We read about the women worshipping the Risen Savior. It’s…

1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was…

Remember.... Today is Memorial Day, this is the day that we remember those who have gone before us… those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Let us be clear.... today is not about the Veteran.... No, today is about the fallen soldier… the ones made the ultimate sacrifice for the cause…

We are going to look at the resurrection account of Jesus. I have two challenges for us. First, do you believe he is risen, just as he said? Second, if you believe, then bear witness to his resurrection, as it is at work in your life. The historical account of Jesus’ resurrection references Friday, Saturday…

The Betrayal of Jesus Mark 14:41–52 The Setting It was in the garden of Gethsemane, shortly after midnight on Friday morning, that the Lord Jesus endured the ultimate temptation (14:32–42). He staggered as he gazed into the cup he must drink, for taking it meant he would drink our sin to the full and…

There has been a shift in the thinking in our culture today, hasn’t there? It was Voltaire who once said: “I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” But, that’s not how people seem to think today is it? Where once we were told that people had the right to their…

1. Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem . (1) A. Paul was received gladly… at first . (1) B. Paul gave a good report. 2. The elder’s response to Paul. (2) A. The elders glorified God. (2) B. The elders were less than happy with Paul. (2) C. The elders had a plan ready. We have four men that have take the vow…

How am I responding to the work of God in my life now? Revelation 8:13 . 13 Then I looked, and I heard an eagle crying with a loud voice as it flew directly overhead, “Woe, woe, woe to those who dwell on the earth, at the blasts of the other trumpets that the three angels are about to blow!” What kind…

1. The Jewish religious leaders, 27:62-66. 27:62. This was the sabbath. The chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. They could do this as long as they did not travel more than a sabbath’s day journey (about 3,000 feet, as defined in the time of the NT) and did not enter Pilate’s house. But observe…

God’s Plan of Salvation Completed Luke 23:26 , 32–46 Last week, we looked at Jesus’ public ministry, His teachings about the nature of God’s kingdom of grace, and His miracles, which revealed His identity as God’s Son as well as His power over creation, the devil, and death itself. This week, we will…

Introduction: Introduction here. 1 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2 She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. 3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold,…