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Humans invent dragons to represent the CHAOS in our world that we cannot CONTROL . Examples: Canaanite Mythology: Yam (the sea); Tunnan (sea dragon); Lotan (giant serpent); defeated by Baal Babylonian Mythology: Tiamat (the deep sea/salt water) defeated by Marduk If you keep bogies and goblins away from…

Many years ago, there were some soldiers who were fighting a forest fire. They were fighting it but had become surrounded by flames. Just then a plane flew over them flying very low to the ground and dropped notes that were weighted down onto the area where the soldiers were located. The note stated…

Remembrance As we gather this evening it is for the purpose to remember what Jesus Christ did… As we gather together we remember Him as we come to the Lord’s table, an sacrament instituted by the Lord Himself… The night that He would be betrayed… Jesus did something unique with His followers The Bread……

The Emmaus Two Rev. Thomas A West, Sr March 17, 2024 Luke 24:13-35 You all have probably heard the story of the Resurrection but, It’s a story worth repeating again and again because it’s at the very heart of the Gospel. It highlights the living hope found only in the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.…

One thing that last 1 Beloved, I now write to you this second epistle (in both of which I stir up your pure minds by way of reminder), 2 that you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior, 3 knowing this…

14 But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate, and she also gave some to her husband who…

I Have Engraved You on the Palms of My Hands Isaiah 49:8–16 (ESV) 8 Thus says the Lord: “In a time of favor I have answered you; in a day of salvation I have helped you; I will keep you and give you as a covenant to the people, to establish the land, to apportion the desolate heritages, 9 saying to the…

His Needs, Her Needs Love Bank Differing Needs Unmet Needs God’s Design to fill those needs God’s design for love creates the greatest romances! Classic romances and fairy tail endings are wonderful. We all long to see romantic love be genuine, spontaneous, and everlasting. That’s why we say, “and they…

Text - Nehemaih 9:38-10:39 Subject - Covenant Theme - Making a covenant. Thesis - God’s word caused the people to recognize their sin and their need to make a new covenant before God. Principle - In making a covenant/promise to follow Christ, you are not simply promising to keep yourself from certain…

Text - Nehemiah 9 Subject - Compassion Theme - God’s compassion Thesis - We can confess our sins before God because He is gracious and compassionate. Principle - Even though we are unfaithful, God is always faithful. Intro Many of us are familiar with the saying Winston Churchill made “Those who fail…

Spiritual Beings Today we are going to finish up this detailed study of spiritual beings. We have been making our way through a Bible Project study of the Elohim in the Bible. In the first week we learned that “Elohim” is the Hebrew word for “Spiritual Beings.” The word “Elohim” was also used as a name…

Torah: Exodus 10:1-13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28 Road Map Review Two harlots Two choices: Esau and Jacob Two roles of Messiah Two oxen: shor and rey-em Two sticks W‌e spoke about two exiles -two exodus Hebrew = ibri ( Genesis 14:13 ) Bitterness Pride Shema 1. God and His Holiness. 2. The Nation and…

Last week we discussed the truth that we are all addicted to something. And we need to admit that we are powerless, that in our own power our lives are unmanageable. Until we admit this, we will keep living broken, miserable lives. As Paul wrote: For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that…

Dealing With Hagar If we remember the story between Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, whose idea was it to allow Hagar to be the mother to Abrahams son? Sarah! Her lack of faith, or “moment of the flesh” caused an outcome that she regretted. Maybe she was secretly hoping Abraham was the problem, that she could…

WRONG ATTITUDES TOWARD DEATH "CHRISTIAN SCIENTIST" Believes that "matter, sin, sickness, and death have no reality" Thus all the days that Adam lived were 930 years, and he died. Thus all the days of Seth were 912 years, and he died. Thus all the days of Enosh were 905 years, and he died. "ESCAPIST”…

Spiritual Beings We have been taking a few weeks to study spiritual beings in the bible. We started out by looking at the word “Elohim.” It is the word often used as a name for God, however the translated meaning of the word is “spiritual being.” That means that the word “Elohim” is more of a category…

Intro: Over recent years we have used the summer series to dive deeper into a topic than we can in the course of a sermon. For example, we spent a whole month on the study of FELLOWSHIP. We mention fellowship, and as we preach on it we have an expectation that you have a biblical understanding of what…

Advent 2023 – The Love of the Word (Jesus) This fourth week of advent lands on Christmas Eve this year as we celebrate the coming of the Messiah. Much like our Easter celebration of the Resurrection in the Spring, this Sunday is like every other Sunday in that we come together to worship the risen Jesus.…

Torah: Genesis 44:18-47:27 Halftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 Road Map Review Dividing the baby in two Two harlots Two choices: Esau and Jacob 14 Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years;…

22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: 23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). 8 Prophecies of Birth Over 300 prophecies in the OT pointing to Jesus. Peter Stoneman, Chairman of the Department…

Amazement Gen.3:15 , Isa. 9:6 , Isa. 7:14 , Micah 5:2 The Christmas season has become the busiest time of the year. We have been preparing for it for months and it seems as if the whole month of December needs to be reserved for gatherings and fellowships. I enjoy those special times with family and…

Her Expectation Last week, we looked at the curse of Adam and of Eve. Adam would have to till the land, fighting weeds and varmints. Eve would bear the the pains of childbirth, and there would be conflict between woman and man for headship and authority. As bad as those sound, though, God’s curse on…

Her Humiliation Upon eating the forbidden fruit, Adam and Eve’s eyes were open and they immediately knew the difference between good and evil. Innocence had been lost. Why? Because she willfully knew evil by experience. She willfully disobeyed God’s commands. This is described in Genesis 3:7 : 7 Then…

Amos 5 is the Lord’s attempt to cause a stiff necked and hard hearted people to turn from their sin and seek Him. How do you get a hard hearted person to seek the Lord How does the Lord motivate hard hearted people to seek Him? Seeking the Lord is not a once and done decision. Seeking the Lord is a lot…

Hope is Given 14 The Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. 15 I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring…