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Maggie and I travel differently, especially when it comes to GPS. We both plug the address into our phones, so that we have the map and the directions in front of us. We have a phone holder that attaches to the vent in the dash so that the phone is held up for us. But, here is where the difference lies.…

O Lord , you have deceived me, and I was deceived; you are stronger than I, and you have prevailed. I have become a laughingstock all the day; everyone mocks me. For whenever I speak, I cry out, I shout, “Violence and destruction!” For the word of the Lord has become for me a reproach and derision all…

We have a new GPS - God's Preferred System, which is the Holy Spirit. God has given it to us to guide us in this World to Eternity.

We are on the home stretch of the sermon on the mount. What Jesus did in one shot, we are doing in…a lot more! But in Matthew 7:13 Jesus begins to draw things to a conclusion. He had been sharing who people in the kingdom of God are supposed to be, and that determines how the people in his kingdom are…

I didn’t want to be that guy! (Picture of Army Rangers) THIS IS WHERE IT HAPPENED! (Picture ofrock face) How does one loose their way? We take get caught up in what is around us… Pictures of the the beauty. Distracted by a selfie, or a ding. Distracted by people watching… that outfit is ridiculous… boy…

Intro Week two of four Identity Last week looked at how by spending time with God, by beholding him, we can better understand the one that we are called to reflect. We are made in the image of God and it is him that we are called to reflect and emulate. There are all sorts of things that we can allow…

We live in the most comfortable age in history. There is plenty of stuff going wrong in the world, but there are more comforts than ever before. The rapid changes in technologies have changed the way we live. Once upon a time, it was a pipe dream to have more than one television in your home. It was…

Prince of Peace We are going to conclude the series on the Hope of Christmas today. We’ve looked at how Jesus was to be called a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, and Everlasting Father. Today we focus on the fourth title Isaiah uses - Prince of Peace. 6 For a child will be born for us, a son will be…

32 “But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his…

Many years ago I began a sales career. I needed few things: appropriate attire, a respectable looking automobile, and a good map. Thomas Brothers’ Maps, were in my opinion, the best. Nowadays many of use the GPS Maps App on our smartphones. The other day I had an occasion to use mine. I was meeting a…

Introduction: Have you ever been a part of one of those caravans? You know, the kind that has six minivan and a car transporting about 40 people across state lines? Yeah, it’s enough to make you want a bus. Well, on one occasion I was leading one such caravan, and the previously agreed upon spot no longer…

Pastor Chase continues on in our series titled "The Spirit-Filled Follower of Christ". Today's subtitle is "Conversing with God" and it's all about prayer!

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon adopts an "under the sun" perspective on life. He recognises that life in this world is inherently unfair--rewards don't match effort. How can we handle this? Solomon suggests several responses, but none of them are satisfying. But what if we take an "above the sun" perspective? Does that make a difference?

Before we dive into the text this morning, I would like to share something with you all. I can’t take credit for this idea, it is something I heard, but it made real sense to me so I would like to share it, and it goes along with what we will be studying today. ( GPS). Context Paul wrote Ephesians while…

Jesus Is the greatest gift that has ever been given. Let's look at some gifts and their characteristics that may have been given this year. legos Hot Wheels I. What Christmas Gifts Offer 1. Legos - Building 1 Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the…

Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words, whose voice is not heard. Their voice goes out through all…

Text: Revelation 22:16 Jesus declares in: Revelation 22:16 (NASB 2020) “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you of these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star. ” There are three other passages that we can combine as we think of a star symbolizing…

Hope Four Candles. Hope, Peace, Love and Joy. This Sunday the Candle is the Candle of Hope. In the light of the scriptures we read today - let us reflect on what this ‘Hope’ means. Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122 Romans 13:11-14 Matthew 24:36-44 What is the opposite of hope? If I try to think of the opposite…

Intro We’ve all experienced much and little. Sometimes not when we wanted either! The same might hold true in our life with Jesus too. Some blessings that bring us to tears. Some hurts or hopeless days that do the same. The Bible never promises a difficulty free life, rather more the opposite. But It…

18 For you have not come to what may be touched, a blazing fire and darkness and gloom and a tempest 19 and the sound of a trumpet and a voice whose words made the hearers beg that no further messages be spoken to them. 20 For they could not endure the order that was given, “If even a beast touches the…

Jesus is the Way to the Father

Let me begin this morning by saying Merry Christmas to everyone that is here. We have finally made it. This entire year ends with a celebration of the one that came to bring hope, love, joy and peace to our earth. He came here to save us. Jesus is truly at the heart of Christmas. If you have your bibles…

Intro Getting to know you Getting to know the area These stories are important Love of History Difference between history and nostalgia Evangelical Historian John Fea talks about nostalgia as a longing for a past that never really was, a frozen past that we look at with rose tinted glasses, a mis-remembering…

Lesson Text: And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going…