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Title - “Mystery of Christ” Scripture Intro: Last week in the Colossians Series. First week of Advent. Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church,…

What a great day to worship Jesus Christ There are billions of people who will never know what it is like to gather with God’s people There are billions of people who will never know what it is like to know Jesus But for us WE ARE BLESSED! We have something so much greater than this world could ever…

This morning we find ourselves with two more very short parables, the hidden treasure and the valuable pearl. In these two parables we see a picture of Gospel Gain. Remember we have talked about Gospel Judgment, and Gospel Growth already. So, what are these two short parables teaching us today, and what…

Intro Today is the first Sunday after Easter, has your life changed any because of the reality of the resurrection? Often, sin in our lives involves pleasure. One of the ways God has made is is to seek good, pleasurable things. The best and most pleasurable thing we are supposed to seek is God. Often…

Big Idea: We must not hide the light we have been given Lamps are lit to be seen Nothing will remain hidden Use it or lose it! “No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will…

Good Morning, if you have your Bibles would you turn with me to Matthew chapter 13. Over the past several weeks we have been talking about the parables of Jesus, and so we are going to look today at the hidden treasure and the Pearl of great Value. We are going to begin in verse 44. Matthew 13:44 . 44…

The mystery of the gospel can sometimes seem a little blurry when life throws a lot at us; the Bible reminds us how to find our focus back again.

What does it mean to be human? After all, I might be going out a a limb here, but I am fairly confident, in my limited intellect, that it is safe to say that we all consider ourselves to be — human! But, what does it mean to, “be human?” In Psychology Today, David Livingstone Smith, Ph.D., professor…

Intro: Our study of Christ’s letters to the church continues today. These letters are designed to help us see His thoughts on issues. God knows, He is in control, and He is concerned about His people. Today we look at another church. It was facing some of the same things we have already covered, but…

Intro Last week - soil preparation This week - Focusing on the produce Story of William Wilberforce early life self-serving, hedonist Entered Parliament with this disposition Transformed by meeting and befriending Thomas Clarkson, a devout Christian and early anti-slavery leader Wilberforce took up the…

In the small town of Stepanavan, Armenia , there is a woman who known not by her family name or her given name. She is not known for what her personality is or what her interests are. She is simply known as “the wife of Mr. Palasan.” Many in our culture wouldn’t consider it an honor for a woman to be…

Introduction: Analogies are helpful to let us compare things or explain things. We have all kinds of comparisons and idioms. It’s getting colder outside and some of you may have pulled out your hoodie and said something like, “I’m as snug as a bug in a rug,” to indicate you were warm and cozy. You may…

“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is . And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed…

INTRODUCTION Today we’re gonna continue our series in Colossians. Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Colossians 2 . & we’re gonna read verses 1-4 . Colossians 2:1-4 . & when you find Colossians 2:1-4 in Your Bible Pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is: Fight for…

Introduction: The late Dwight L. Moody once stated: “Let us not be so heavenly minded that we are no earthly good.” Dwight L. Moody I would argue that this is a problem that we really don’t face today. As Pastor Kenny who was the former pastor at Good Shepherd in Scott Depot, WV once told me, “I’m afraid…

The Problem of God’s Will Bill and John both going to same bible college, almost same identical circumstances. Both facing financial hardships. Bill: “I’m beginning to think that Bible college isn’t God’s will for me.” John: “When you came here, were you convinced it was God’s will?” Bill: “Sure, If…

Why is Paul Suffering? Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I am completing in my flesh what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for his body, that is, the church. For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— Bringing them before the chief magistrates, they…

The evidence Peter was looking for. Recap: What is behind what Jesus says to you? Jesus wants to renew your mind, and for you to know Father’s will. Peter thought he had to prove his worth to Jesus. Peter was unaware that he did not have what it takes on his own. Peter was learning that trusting Jesus…

You Shall Defeat Them as One Man We are nearing Christmas, it is just 10-days away. The time we celebrate the coming of our Lord in the flesh to save us from our sins. During this Advent season we have been reminded that the first Christmas wasn’t the first time our Lord revealed Himself to His people…

44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, 46 who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold…

Know what to seek . 1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. “Seek things that are above”, Seek - present active imperative You. seek. now.…

Jesus’ outline of Revelation: What was seen: Jesus Glorified - Revelation 1:9-20 . What is: the Seven Churches - Revelation 2-3 . What will be: Jesus’ judgement in the seven seals, trumpets and bowls. Revelation 4-22 . Revelation 2:17 . 17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.…

Devotion 35 And Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger, and he who believes in Me shall never thirst. Prayer Prayer List: Carrie Garrett’s mother (brain dead), Family of Susie Guy in her passing (Sis. Josie Carmichael’s sister), Helen Hampton, Announcements…

Genesis 4 Read v 1-7 A “sinned and fallen short” family Adam and Eve’s sin Sin passed down to generations ( Gen 5:3 - made in the image of Adam) Pleasing Sacrifice Abel the rancher Cain the farmer ? Is blood sacrifice the issue? or attitude? Abel’s sacrifice was acceptable to God Cain’s sacrifice was…