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Recap Here we are on the final piece of the Armor of God, “the sword of the Spirit”. Over the last several weeks we have gone piece by piece through the armor of God. We have fastened the belt of truth, put on the breastplate of righteousness, put on our shoes given by the gospel of piece, we have taken…

Christmas Together for All the People, Good News, God’s Purpose, God’s Love, God’s Presence

Suffering is hard, yet James tells us that it has purpose. But we have a part to play, we can blame God for responding to suffering with sin, or we can ask him for wisdom to endure, and so grow in integrity. Ultimately it is our choice that will determine our eternal destiny. Listen to this week's sermon for James's advice on how we can manage all that.

Seek Godly Counsel One of the ways God leads us to right choices is through godly counsel. 14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. 22 Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. 18 Plans are established by counsel; by wise…

Consider Your Circumstances Wrong ways of knowing God’s will: Inner voices Dreams “Fleeces” Misuse of Scripture Biblical principles for knowing God’s will: Begin by obeying God’s will as revealed in Scripture Prioritize faithfulness to duties Bathe decisions in prayer Gather all the information you can…

This is not the sermon I thought about preaching. Honestly today isn’t a sermon. It is a testimony. This isn’t what I thought I would share, not even close on such an amazing day as today is. Today is the birthday of two of the most important people in the world to me. My father, who turns a wonderful…

Call out your favorite childhood stories - mine were Hardy Boys books! When families and close friends gather there stories fill the air. As children we loved to listen in on the stories our parents and grandparents told. We are able to remember stories much more easily than lists of dates and other…

The doctrine of Providence is that all things are sustained, directed and controlled by God. — Leonard Woods The Word “Providence” in the Bible 2 And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him , saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto…

God did not spare His Son Hope for a New Year Romans 8:28–32 (ESV) 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that…

We are in the middle of a crazy time. I know I say this every week, but we are. We have the Corona Virus, which has caused our leaders to shut down the economy causing millions to be without jobs. Then you have the politicizing of the virus and the treatments of it. The president mentioned that Hydroxychloraquine…

Luke 2:1-7 A few days ago, I posted this question on Facebook: “How can a church not gather for worship on Christmas Day when Christmas is on Sunday?” I wasn’t expecting to spark any controversy. I was only sharing some candid thoughts from my heart that day. But a surprising number of people jumped…

You’re familiar with the commercial and advertising phrase “GOT MILK?”… an advertising campaign by the milk industry kicked it off back in 1993 in the state of California. Within a few years it had gone national and it contributed to getting people to drink more milk! I believe we need a campaign today…

Read Text: Romans 15:13 Now is the time to recognize that Hope is Here… Hope is here Jesus is here. Because we have gathered in His Name. In Matthew 18:20 (NASB95) Jesus said: “… where two or three have gathered together in My name , I am there in their midst.” Jesus is here! And Jesus is the God of…

Intro The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and was giving an oral quiz. Speaking specifically about manic depression, she asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably…

Omnipotence- All Powerful This week we are going to look at the third of God’s Omni’s. We have examined God’s Omnipresence and his omniscience, and this morning we are going to look at his Omnipotence. Omnipotence simply means “All Powerful”. What do you think about when you think about power? I think…

In Psalm 56, David shows us how to pray when we're afraid. Main Idea: Faith is not the absence of fear; it is the confidence that God is greater than my fears

Your mind is an amazing creation of god.. It stores billions of pieces of information. It can record 800 memories per second … for 75 years without wearing out. No computer, not even a Mac, will ever match that capacity and you will only us a fraction of the capacity of your brain. 7 For as he thinks…

Psalm 15:1-5 In Psa 14 , we learned how foolish and senseless it is to deny that God exists and that he reigns with all authority over our lives. Along the way, we learned that the way we treat other people reveals the depth of our relationship with God – that if we believe that God exists and has all…

The holiday season can be a wonderful time for friends and family. Thanksgiving which we celebrate this Thursday has a long history in our country. In November 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest proved successful, Governor William Bradford organized a celebratory feast and invited a group of…

We Can Thrive In Difficult Times Rev. Thomas A. West, Sr June 5, 2022 Philippians 1:19–30 Philippians 1:19–30 (NKJV) Introduction When difficult times hit us, when we are going through a trial of some sort, The only encouragement our culture offers people going through these hard times are worn-out clichés…

(S1) — The Judean Wilderness ( erēmos) Desolate, uninhabited, rough terrain; deserted, barren, dry parched land as far as the eye could see. Few would journey there, let alone live there! The Judean Wilderness, home for nomadic shepherds, bandits and fugitives! A place where most would choose not to…

Ruth accompanied a despairing Naomi home to Bethlehem out of a strong bond of loyalty. She did not expect anything from the move. Yet she gained a protector and a son, and even a place in the ancestry of the savior of the world! What pleasant surprises have we had in our own new beginnings?

Intro: I want to grow things. It started with grass, now its transitioned to plants that produce something that I can consume. Its just this stage in life where my kids are growing up, moving out, and i guess i have to something else to invest my time into so that I might see growth. In my limited experience…