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Introduction The Greek historian Herodotus recorded that the Persian Empire was connected by postal stations every 14 miles.1 In speaking of this ancient postal service, Herodotus marveled: Nothing travels as fast as these Persian messengers. The entire plan is a Persian invention. Along the whole trail…

Fortunes What can I say. I know that some of you have asked me what happens with these two. Well the answer will be revealed soon. But let me add to the video at the end. It said sometimes what you seek is right in front of you. Let me add sometimes it is fear that keeps you from grasping it. There are…

“Never meet your hero, because you will always be disappointed.” We usually have some great expectations for who these people are and what they do, so it is a let down when we find out that they aren’t that different from us. I wonder if the Greek followers in this passage, had that same thought when…

We need to think differently. This is part of our call as Christians. Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed…

A. Kingdom attributes (5:1–12) 1. The poor in spirit (5:3) a. The role (5:3a): God blesses those who realize their need for him. b. T he reward (5:3b): The Kingdom of Heaven is given to them. 2. Those who mourn (5:4) a. The role (5:4a): God blesses those who mourn. b. The reward (5:4b): They will be…

The Mountain Valley Cathedral in a remote Swiss village was one of the most beautiful churches in the region. One of the features that attracted so many people to the cathedral was its beautiful pipe organ. People would come from miles away to hear the lovely tones of this organ. But one day the organ…

How is Messiah our Deliver and King? 1 The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord : 2 “Thus says the Lord , the God of Israel: Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you. 3 For behold, days are coming, declares the Lord , when I will restore the fortunes of my people, Israel and Judah,…

Intro : Because it is the Christmas season, how many of you remember a joyous Christmas? I love Christmas - It gives me Joy- or should I say Jesus gives me Joy. AMEN I am not using the word “Happy.” In our English language Happiness is circumstantial and comes and goes like the wind. It is a feeling.…

You all have heard that the coronavirus is still beyond the control of the healthcare professionals and authorities. The vaccine availability is still at least a year and a half away. Is there something we can do in the meantime? The good news is yes. It is a timely subject to talk about on this first Sunday of Lent. Jesus has an answer for us. I’ll show you from today’s scripture lesson how to brace yourself against all treats.

Welcome Good morning everyone. Today we are on the third Sunday of Advent, which from our reading we see is on the topic of Joy. Advent, like Lent, is a time of repentance, of turning back to God, but on this third week we specifically think about the joy that we have in Christ. For today then, we are…

What do we build our lives on? We can often find our value in things we have no control over accomplishments circumstances good fortune But this is a two edged sword because we don’t control many of these things Even worse, they can make us into awful people we begin to try and manipulate and deceive…

Context: Where does this fit in the Big Picture of God's Glory? Overview: What's going on here? “When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not imitate the detestable customs of those nations. No one among you is to sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire, practice divination, tell…

16 Moreover, I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. 1 Again I saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had no one to comfort them! On the side…

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek:…

How many of us love a good scary movie? Do you remember the first movie you saw that scared you so bad you were afraid after it was over with (Salem’s Lot) Sometimes for the believer it is a fine line between harmless entertainment and dabbling in evil. God’s People are not to be involved in the occult.…

A Song of Ascents. 1 When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great things for us; we are glad.…

"A prisoner about to be executed asked to be brought before the sultan. Granted, in pleading for his life, he said to the sultan, 'If you will spare me for a year, I will teach your favorite black horse to talk.' Intrigued by the idea, the sultan accepted this proposition, and the prisoner was returned…

INTRODUCTION . 11 I say then, did they stumble so as to fall? May it never be! But by their transgression salvation has come to the Gentiles, to make them jealous. 12 Now if their transgression is riches for the world and their failure is riches for the Gentiles, how much more will their fullness be!…

(S1) — Why would anyone take something of value and exchange it for something worthless? Boy/trade up/Marbles/Gi Joes Goal was always to trade up… Why would anyone trade the good for the bad? Good marriage/One night stand — Good health/sickness/disease — Good life, exchange it for pig squaler — Good…

There is a tavern in a small college town that — every Parent’s day — runs this ad in the campus newspaper: “Bring your parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll pretend we don’t know you!” The campus chaplain came up with a brilliant ad of his own: “Bring your parents to chapel on Sunday. We’ll pretend we know…

The Jericho of the Old Testament was destroyed by Joshua. But a new city called Jericho had been erected nearby, one of the winter residences of King Herod. In this tropical paradise the tax-collector Zacchaeus lived. Jesus and his disciples spent some time at his house. The occasion of today’s Gospel…

16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the…

Pride comes from Achievement Pride comes from Attention Pride comes from Affluence Pride comes from Abandonment Conclusion

Take Up Your Cross. Introduction “Take up your cross and follow Christ.” Well known in Christian circles. It has been interpreted in various ways. Is this about willingness to suffer ? “That my cross I have to bare.” Is it about commitment to Christ ? Is it about being courageous ? Perhaps like many…

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