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Gospel of legalism vs. Gospel of Grace Legalism a system of laws, works vs. the gospel of grace through faith. We started to compare the two recently and this morning we will review and press on. In matter of review of what we have seen, covered before I need to go back in case anyone missed anything…

9 Then Moses and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel went up, 10 and they saw the God of Israel. There was under his feet as it were a pavement of sapphire stone, like the very heaven for clearness. 11 And he did not lay his hand on the chief men of the people of Israel; they…

The glory of the transfiguration is a preface to the glory of the cross. Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Today is a bridge between the Epiphany season, and the season of Lent. Epiphany began with our Lord’s Baptism and the voice of the…

As we’re all aware, this past Monday was April 1st, otherwise known as April Fools Day. I don’t know about you, but I avoided falling to any attempts at being pranked, but I did see some really good attempts out there. The best I saw came from a high school classmate and current school board member at…

Intro: Theme/Topic (What’s the problem, the question, etc.) Who is Jesus? This is a question that people have answered in many ways since the first century. JW’s believe Jesus was the arch angel Michael. Mormons believe Jesus is the spirit brother of Satan Muslims believe Jesus was just another prophet.…

The Glory of God Theologian A.W. Tozer once said. “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” And over the course of these last 16 weeks, I have quoted this to you multiple times. And the reason is b/c we must have a correct view about who God is. Not as…

1 And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. 3 And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him.…

AT this point in our narrative, Israel does know for sure what happens next. God had told them He would not go with them. This was for their safety because they had sinned a great sin and God was angry. Yes, they had repented of their sin. They had removed the ornaments from their bodies just as the…

Introduction: Most of us get enthralled by an epic battle scene with a conquering king riding on a white horse with his armies trailing him. We love to see the good guy win. We love to see justice prevail and evil brought to nothing. One of my favorite movie scenes of this is the scene in the Lion, the…

What would you do if you could, just for a moment, see the fully glory of Jesus Christ? When I was in high school one of my favorite Christian Music groups was a band called Third Day. They had a song called “Show Me Your Glory”, which was based on Moses’ experience on the mountain with God. As Moses…

Introduction Secular Christianity: Past Events The Bible: Events from the past and to come Secular Christianity: Salvation: How God is going to save men The Bible: What God is going to do to show His glory and the fruit of His Spirit Secular Christianity: we are little gods The Bible: there is only ONE…

When you have been married a long time you have freedom to say anything you want to them. A man named Danny was looking in the mirror the other day as his wife, Jenny, passed by. “Honey, all I see when I look in the mirror is a fat, ugly, old man. I could really use a compliment.” Jenny replied, “Right,…

Introduction: Some things in life are unexplainable. Some things you have to see to understand - and even then you are left with more questions than answers. One such instance is the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly. No matter how many times one watches a video of this process, one cannot…

1 Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. 3 And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, talking with Him. 4 Then…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is from Deuteronomy 3:23-29. Israel has just defeated the two Transjordan kings, Sihon of Heshbon and Og of Bashan, and now Joshua was ready to lead Israel across the Jordan to conquer the Promised Land. It is at this point in Moses’ sermon, that he pauses his narrative,…

Repeat after me: push ahead ​ The Jewish people—the Israelites, the children of the person Israel (aka Jacob—of the lineage Abraham, Isaac, Jacob)—are generational recipients of a divine covenant. God cut this covenant with their patriarch Abraham. The children of Israel are beneficiaries of a divine…

The Glory of Heaven Hard times make strong men. Strong men make easy times. Easy times make weak men. Weak men make hard times. The Russian war on Ukraine. I’ve watched in horror. I’ve been shocked. I’ve been sad. I’ve been angry. I’ve been a lot of emotions. But I’ve not been hurt personally, as far…

Pyramids Introduction: Who here has ever had a pen pal? How difficult is it to truly know someone when you’ve only ever contacted them with a letter? How difficult is it to really get to know someone you’ve never actually met in person? How much easier is it to get to know that person after youve sat…

Introduction: This morning, I am going to take us back to a super familiar narrative of the Old Testament. One that I hope will have a new and refreshing take upon our lives. For me as I was studying this passage in my devotional life this past week, I couldn’t help but be encouraged, excited, and exhorted…

Introduction In Exodus 33 the Children of Israel is on the brink of an encounter with God. Sin had disqualified them in the sight of God. God has decided that they were not worthy of Him or his promise. But Moses intercedes for them and found a Place of True Worship. 13 Now therefore, if I have found…

Jesus’ Confession Peter proclaimed that Jesus was the Christ/ Messiah V 20 Jesus went on to claim that He was going to be crucified V 22 now Jesus is going to take upon the mountain with Him and his 3 disciples the 3 are going to see Jesus and 2 other men these men thy will recognize even though they…

Jesus had just told his disciples that he would be rejected, suffer, be killed, but raised to life on the third day. Jesus had also told them that his disciples would have to lose their lives to save them. They must have all been in denial, shocked at what Jesus told them. Jesus took his three most beloved…

Transfiguration Used to Jesus stories about teaching, or healing This one's a bit strange Climb up a mountain Visions of long dead heroes of the faith Moses, as we know went up the mountain of God, and in cloud and fire received God’s law for his people. When he came down from the mountain, from the…

Let me seek God’s presence 16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Seeking the Lord means seeking his presence. “Presence” is a common translation of the Hebrew word “face.” Literally, we are to seek his “face.” But this is the Hebraic way of having access…