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I assume that everyone here has been around little kids at Christmas time. I know, we just went through easter, so we really shouldn’t be talking about Christmas. However, it fits, just go with me. All those presents are under the Christmas tree. The kids have been itching to open them. Finally, the…

Intro Those of you who know what kind of a student I was like would understand that I was a perfectionist in the sense that I tried my hardest on every single assignment. I would often take the hardest teacher so that I could learn more. It was under one of these teachers, my high school English teacher,…

Everything that marks the Christian life, is motivated by love . That a Christian’s life is marked by service, generosity, hospitality and peace....all motivated by love. A continual love We have been shown much love by God, so we must show much love to others. There is always a need to love, there is…

Tonight i am going to play off of a phrase that Bishop has given me many many times in many of my anxious situations. You know those things that got you so emotional that you about to make a stupid decision. In fact I’m sure being worried about being alone the rest of my life and never finding the man…

Call to Worship Song: Christ the Lord is Risen Today( He is not Dead) Announcements Focus on the Cross & Death Song: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us Song: When I surveyed the Wondrous Cross Meditation This morning’s celebration we are going through three stages as we reflect upon the Easter Story.…

17 You have wearied the Lord with your words. But you say, “How have we wearied him?” By saying, “Everyone who does evil is good in the sight of the Lord , and he delights in them.” Or by asking, “Where is the God of justice?” When is God tired of listening to us? God’s people identify and proclaim the…

The Elephant in the Room The Problem in Rome Weak - Abstained from eating meat, only ate vegetables Jews keeping a kosher diet (Levitical law) Gentiles abstaining from meat sold in markets that was left over from pagan sacrifice. Strong - Were comfortable eating meat Those that believed that dietary…

Familiar story, differing interpretations Mary good, Martha bad -> we should pray, not work. I’ve seen the fruit of the Spirit at work in kitchens as much as I have in study groups Related to grace vs works. Something else going on? Competition for Jesus’ affection, Jesus chooses Mary. Belittles sisters,…

Introduction Me You Romans 3:1-20 1 So what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? 2 Considerable in every way. First, they were entrusted with the very words of God. 3 What then? If some were unfaithful, will their unfaithfulness nullify God’s faithfulness? 4 Absolutely…

Mirrors are interesting things. There is a saying that “mirrors don’t lie.” What one sees in a mirror is what actually is. I can look in a mirror and say: what lovely blond hair I have. However, that would be me disregarding what the mirror was showing me. The mirror is actually showing me that I am…

Context Here we are again this morning still not starting our messages on David, but I saw something this last week that really bothered me, and I have been struggling all week with it. So, here we are. I titled this mornings message Zeal for the LORD’S house. Over the last few months you all have heard…

Each night when Natalie and I put our boys to bed we typically will head downstairs. We can also, with almost 100% accuracy, guess which little one is leaving their room based solely upon how they open their door. We all have that kind of familiarity with at least one thing in our lives. Maybe it’s the…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - Psalm Reading God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne. The princes of the peoples gather as the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is highly exalted! Prayer Teen Talk Hymn - Notices Prayer Meeting - 7:30pm Friday…

For the next few messages from me we are going to be talking about faith and God’s provision, and where is our faith placed. But before we dive into the text we need to understand what that word means, so I have a definition and then I also have some information from some surveys done to show us where…

16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Martin Luther - the founder…

Last week we looked at the power this book, the holy scriptures, the God breathed inspired words. Peter, as we enter chapter 2, continues his argument for holding onto the truth. He is challenging his readers to spiritual maturity, knowing it is what will allow them to stand up to false teachers and…

Intro: “Human nature is a web of contradictions. We are at once the grandeur and degradation of the created order; we bear the image of God, but we are ensnared in trespasses and sins. We are capable of harnessing the forces of nature but unable to rule our tongue; we are the most wonderful and creative…

God graciously provides a solution for evil in the world and in our hearts.

Isaiah 40:10-11 , John 10:11 , Hebrews 13:20 , 1 Peter 2:25 (Based on Sermon Series SRVCC4 Jesus, The Giver Of Real Life! - The Good Shepherd John 10:1-21 , 24 July 2005) Scene 1. We all want to be ‘Living Life To The Max!’ Isn’t that what all the TV ads tell us? If we buy this product, or sign up for…

Altered or Delayed obedience is DISOBEDIENCE

The book of Ecclesiastes ( Meaning: one who speaks before an assembly “preacher or teacher” ) is probably the most philosophical book in the scriptures. PROVERBS addresses the general principles and truths of life and wisdom… whereas this book ponders the many exceptions & problematic portions of life……

I wonder…what comes to your mind when I ask the question - what does the law of God require? Mission impossible? Try, try and try again until you get over the impossibly high bar? Over the next few weeks we are going to be looking at the ten commandments in more detail. We’re goint to look at the question…

ONE ANOTHER Today’s one another focus on living in harmony with one another or a shorter version is unity. Chapter 14 and the 1st ½ of 15 are one extended discussion about how to get along with people in the church who disagree with you on something you feel passionate about. UNITY IS MORE IMPORTANT…