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We need only a teeny weeny bit of it, Yet, sometimes we don’t seem to have enough; It doesn’t just see the obvious but takes hold of the unthinkable; Sometimes it defies logic yet it’s not blind; The courageous love it, the weak shun it; The intellectuals question it, the simple go through with it; It’s…

As you all should know by now we have been participating in the Vital Congregations initiative of our denomination for the past year and a half, and we will continue to do so for at least the next year. There are 7 marks of a Vital Congregation, and I want to review these here today as we are about to…

Wether we like to admit it or not, we all have at least one problem or struggle in our life. In fact, there are even struggles that our church family has. The apostle Paul lays out here in our passage some serious struggles that Christians encounter in this fallen world. Over the past few months as we…

Today is father’s Day! 10 funny things about being a dad 1. Your kids think you know everything until they turn 13. Then they know everything and you don’t know anything. 2. You can go to a public Rest Room by yourself without a support group. 3. If someone forgets to invite you to an event, he will…

What Is a Worldview? Beginning a new series on developing a biblical worldview over next several weeks. You may have never heard of a worldview? Just what is it? Most definitions of worldview start here: A worldview is a set of basic beliefs , a more or less organized (and most people’s worldviews are…

Back in the land after 70 years of captivity. The land was in ruins. They found themselves so focused on the every-day things of their household, that they had not time, resources, or energy left for the LORD or the care of the temple. The Jews who returned from Babylon had been given to expect the very…

Introduction: Waiting is one of the most difficult things that you and I can be called to do as believers. We want to know things right away. We want to have answers to our questions. We don’t want to have our faith stretched. However, God often calls us to patient obedience. Patient obedience is where…

I’m so grateful to be able to worship with you all in person again. It was just almost three years ago when we worshipping virtually. What a weird time that was, and likely we will continue to talk think about it for years to come. It was so funny to me that just last year my son had a school spirit…

Have you noticed how the world is changing around us? There are philosophies being taught in the schools that say if you are white, you are evil. Even though you might not no it, you are a racist. We believe the bible, that all people are created special and with value in the eyes of God. They are saying…

Trust 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil. 8 It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones.…

Verse 38-42 - The Sign of Judah The religious teachers’ role couldn’t allow Jesus’ claims and actions to be unchallenged. Last week we talked about how they were accusing Him about being Satan. How often do we ask God to show us a sign? Asking God for a sign is not necessarily evil or bad. In fact, there…

A priest and a rabbi from local parishes were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. "Get a job."…

Last week we left off with a cliff hanger The returned exiles could not make ends meet Haggai the prophet warned them that they have ignored the worship of the Lord Their lack of physical security was the result of spiritual deficiency The same can be said for me and you So what do we do about it? How…

We live in a broken, messed up world. (examples) How did it get this way? Some say it just is like this, and there’s no God. Just chance. Some say if there’s a God, He doesn’t care or isn’t able to do anything about this. Some say there’s a God and His ways are so mysterious that we can’t make any of…

Ah the fourth Sunday of Advent. Our waiting is almost complete. The light of the world is indeed coming, and we know that his coming is near. Are we prepared? Are we ready? Last minute preparations abound. How’s my heart? How’s my soul? How’s my thought life? Am I focused or am I scatter brained - for…

Introduction Please open your Bible to Acts 6:8-15 as we see more about this man named Stephen who was described as full of faith and of the Holy Spirit. Stephen is the first Christian martyr. For clarification, a martyr is a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs. There are…

We live in a broken, messed up world. (examples) How did it get this way? Some say it just is like this, and there’s no God. Just chance. Some say if there’s a God, He doesn’t care or isn’t able to do anything about this. Some say there’s a God and His ways are so mysterious that we can’t make any of…

Hiking in Colorado Several years ago - hiking with a friend in north Wyoming Hatchet - for protection A couple of years ago at family reunion Hiked up with the kids Went with people - didn’t take my gun Paid attention to the people - lost in conversation Didn’t pay attention to the details Came to a…

We live in a broken, messed up world. (examples) How did it get this way? Some say it just is like this, and there’s no God. Just chance. Some say if there’s a God, He doesn’t care or isn’t able to do anything about this. Some say there’s a God and His ways are so mysterious that we can’t make any of…

We live in a broken, messed up world. (examples) How did it get this way? Some say it just is like this, and there’s no God. Just chance. Some say if there’s a God, He doesn’t care or isn’t able to do anything about this. Some say there’s a God and His ways are so mysterious that we can’t make any of…

Lesson 17: Let No Man Judge You Colossians 2:16-23 This is an unusual title for a sermon or a lesson in the Word of God. We usually preach and teach that you should not judge others. That is what we are guilty of. You don’t usually have to remind people of our generation to not allow other people to…

It’s Valentines Month o we want to talk about Relationships. Funny wedding pics… Craig Groschel wrote the book, from this day forward From this day forward… 19 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. 20 I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. 21 Yet this…

1 Corinthians 14:1-19 The Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues. Good morning Church. Open your Bible’s with me to 1 Corinthians 14 and we will begin this chapter today, I’m not planning on finishing it, so you clock watchers can just relax. While your finding your place, without a ton of introduction, I want…

Second part of 4 and 5 And the Lord said, “Thus shall the people of Israel eat their bread unclean, among the nations where I will drive them.” Then I said, “Ah, Lord God ! Behold, I have never defiled myself. From my youth up till now I have never eaten what died of itself or was torn by beasts, nor…

25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be…