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Do you know how we can tell when we are not focusing on Christ? We become divided by acting snobbish, criticizing, and ignoring others becoming prideful and prestigious. Is Christ Divided? No Then why do we become divided? Every church and member needs to listen to this message today and take it to heart,…

When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned face up to represent the unlimited capacity of…

18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. In this verse, we are introduced to two pieces of information I. The Christian message is foolishness to the world II. If you are a Christian, the cross is life and wisdom The rest…

I. GOD MAKES FOOLISH. 1 Corinthians 1:18–20 (ESV) — 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 20 Where is the…

Paul has now used the prhase "Christ and Him crucified" twice in this letter. He has also used the phrase "message of the cross". What does this mean to us? What did it mean to the Corinthians? This lesson scratches the surface of this thougth.

Matthew 13:1-21

8 For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord . 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts. In 1:18-25, Paul showed that human wisdom and worldly reason have absolutely no place in the salvation…

1. Confession to God 1 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: A′gur (Heb. Agur′ , אָגוּר, gathered ), the author of the sayings contained in Prov. 30 , Ja′keh (Heb. Yakeh′ , יִקְּהָה, obedience Ith′iël (Heb. Ithiél′ , אִיתִיאֵל, for אִתִּי אֵל,…

Ephesians 6:10

JRR Tolkien penned the world renowned Lord of the Rings. In his imagination, he created fabulous lands and creatures within with their own ethic, language, and purpose. One kingdom of creatures was the dwarfs. These were not the Snow White, dumpy, goofy creatures from Disney. These were the short, but…

(S) — The power of a fathers vision for his children “At 14yrs old she turned pro — a legendary tennis career — No. 1 ranking and seven Grand Slam titles. Rising up from the streets of Compton, along with her sister she would go on to win 23 Grand Slam titles. Both would become who many consider to be…

Our first Scripture lesson is taken from 1 Corinthians 1:17-25: For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being…

Light of the World

INTRODUCTION: Merriam-Webster defines folly as this: lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight Criminally or tragically foolish actions or conduct a foolish act or idea an excessively costly or unprofitable undertaking an often extravagant picturesque building erected to suit a fanciful taste…

Review: 1. The Dividing line of the gospel Distinction between the wise and the fool: The message of the cross/ Not just the message of salvation… but all that God has revealed to us. It is offensive and brings division among the unyokedness of the lost and the saved. 2. The Divine Judgment of Human…

Intro: In my daily devotion readings,“All The Days” by Vance Havner, I came across an unusual word last December. He used this word for four consecutive days. The word is, “Nevertheless”. You have only to check your Bible concordance to discover how often that word “nevertheless” shows up [ 118 times…

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.

Romans 12:1-12

This morning we are continuing our current sermon series entitled, “I Am..”. and…at the foundation of this series is the concern that many who profess faith in Christ experience a lack of confidence in their salvation and a lingering doubt in God’s love and care for them. And the reality is.... your…

23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after…

Ezekiel 15:2

Saul was thirty years old when he became king, and he reigned forty-two years over Israel. He chose three thousand men from Israel for himself: two thousand were with Saul at Michmash and in Bethel’s hill country, and one thousand were with Jonathan in Gibeah of Benjamin. He sent the rest of the troops…

Waiting for the latest movie / or book. Always part of a series. What happens the moment you finish movie 2 or book 1. The ending credits roll or you turn the last page, what is your instant desire? When the next one going to come out? The heart problem behind any sin the a greedy heart, we always want…

Psalm 107:2

Jesus Saves The mission of Jesus is to preach the good news the miracles was only to prove to the world that He was the Messiah so Jesus came to His home town to start His mission by proclaiming who He is “ THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME , BECAUSE HE ANOINTED ME TO PREACH THE GOSPEL TO THE POOR .…