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Intro; As we come to the end of our study on “What Is Faith?” , we’re going to look at a montage of people and their faith. One main theme runs through these last verses on faith and it’s “A Faith that Perseveres”. The word perseverance means “to bear up under.” It describes someone who remains steadfast…

32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword,…

Text: Judges 11 By: Samuel Lindsay Intro Greeting Judges Historical Context Judges is set against the backdrop of the continuing settlement and establishment of Israel in the Promised land. God had delivered them from Egypt and led them through the wilderness around the back of Moab and into the Promised…

Someone once said, I don’t worry. I just do painful thinking. Was anyone worried in the 2nd half last week? 4th quarter? We live in the day of quick cash, the mad dash, and a lot of Stress. We have all sorts of self help books that talk about reducing stress, but as smart as we think we are, all we have…

Introduction Turn with me to Hebrews Chapter 11 starting in verse 30. 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after being marched around by the Israelites for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the prostitute welcomed the spies in peace and didn’t perish with those who disobeyed. 32 And what more can I…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5 | DON’T BE BEWITCHED INTRO EXPLANATION : Paul passionately closed out chapter 2 with incredible verses I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved…

Hebrews 11:17-12:2 Good morning church! We are continuing on this morning in Hebrews 11 with a message titled Faith in Action: Part 2. I’ll remind you that in chapter 11 we have a list of witnesses. We likened it last week to them giving testimony in a courtroom. Their message to the Hebrews, and to…

Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by this our ancestors were approved. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was made from things that are not visible. By faith Abel offered to God a better sacrifice…

1 Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature,…

In "The Fruitful Life of Faith," we delve into the deep connection between our faith and the positive outcomes it produces in our lives. Just as a tree is recognized by its fruit, our faith is distinguished by the actions it motivates and the qualities it shapes within us. How does our faith manifest itself in our everyday lives? How does it go beyond private prayers and quiet affirmations to impact the world around us? These questions, and more, will be explored in this message.

2 Kings 4:1-37 Review We spoke about the Seed of Abraham Remember the message in Romans chapter 11. Y The third reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayera - He appeared 1 Then the Lord appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. Vayera…

Romans 11:25-36 As Paul writes these chapters he is letting the Christians in Rome know that it is a surety that God will Redeem Israel. God loves is unchangeable. If Israel will call upon the name of the Lord they will be saved. This is evident in their history, and it will be true in their future.…

We are to prepare for this life and the next, by faith. What kind of faith do we live by? We live by a faith grounded in the character and promises of God. It is not a blind faith, but a reasonable faith. It is not a faith that we conjure up ourselves. It is a gift that God has given each of us ( Romans…

32 And what more shall I say? For time would fail me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, of David and Samuel and the prophets— 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, enforced justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, 34 quenched the power of fire, escaped the edge of the sword,…

Open to Hebrews 11.32-40 ... Today we finish out chapter 11... In this final section the author gives us a generic grouping of examples to wrap up the point he has been trying to make since v. 1-2... We’ll look at these examples, not in too much detail, at least not like we have with the previous examples...…

Good Morning, I am so glad that you are here with us today and we prepare for a week not only to remember and reflect on the Cross, but also to celebrate next weekend our risen Savior. Today we continue in our series of the Lord’s Parables. Would you turn with me to Matthew chapter 21. The title of our…

TEXT: HEBREWS 13:15-16 | OFFER YOUR SACRIFICES INTRO EXPLANATION : The author of Hebrews has walked us over the last few weeks through the altar that is the cross of Christ. While there were some doing religious things like offering animal sacrifices in the name of God, it had neither the blessing or…

Faith Studying faith is like drinking from a spiritual fire hose. The scriptures are filled with example after example of genuine faith, failed faith, earth shattering faith, and just enough faith. No matter which category of faith or place in your faith journey you are in, God has something to say to…

This is our 3rd week in the teaching portion of our EMPTY acronym, our flyover of the New Testament. It’s a 40,000 foot flyover, but its giving us a sense of the overarching message of redemption and seeing the connections of the New Testament back to the Old, and the flow of the story from Genesis on.…

Hebrews 11:11-40 Introduction: Good morning again. It’s a joy for me to be with you each week and share from God’s Word. At this time children can be dismissed to children’s ministry time if they would like. I invite the rest of you to open your Bibles to Hebrews chapter 11 where we will be camped out…

Scene 1/ There are times when the future isn’t looking good. This was certainly the case during the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Forces from the beaches & harbour of Dunkirk between 27 May & 4 June 1940. Entire Armies from England, Belgium & France were surrounded by the Germans. There was…

In our series going through the biblical definition of faith found in the book of Hebrews, we find ourselves in the midst of a race. This is not a race that we are running by ourselves but one that we run in community.

Steered away from Luke reading Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52 From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. Harsh in response to Peter’s question: “Lord, are you telling this parable to…

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion…

Confederate - A person, group, nation, or state united with another or others for a common purpose; ally; associate an associate in a unlawful act or plot; accomplice Hebrews 11:30-40 (LSB) 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the…