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When Gilead, Eastern Israel, became desparate, they sought help from the bandit Jephthah to lead them in the battle against their enemies. In return, he would be their ruler. But does great skill in battle make for a great leader? Join us as we discover the tragic consequences of promoting bad character.

Although we have already looked at this passage before us today once already, there is yet more that we ought to glean from it in order that we be fully equipped for every good work, that we must, to understand what the apostle is teaching, turn to it once again: So now, no longer am I the one working…

V. MAN: his direct creation in the image of God ( Gen 1:26-28 ), his subsequent fall into sin resulting in spiritual death ( Gen 3:1-24 ; Rom 5:12 ), and the necessity of the new birth for his salvation ( John 3:3-5 ). [We believe in the recent, direct creation of the heavens, the earth, and all their…

Call His Name Jesus Matthew 1:18–25 (ESV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to…

Who is responsible? This is an important question we must continually answer. Responsibility is a tremendously important concept we are lacking in our world. To sin is human. To blame the divine, or someone else, is even more human. The world of the first century was filled with fatalistic blaming of…

Mary’s Willingness Mary was a special person because of her willingness to bear a child to be a possible unwed teen mom to face the hostility of the towns people to have the possibility of her betrothed husband divorce her to live in deep poverty to be a servant of God and carry this child Her faith…

Point 1: One whole Person, two distinct natures 1. Although Jesus was one full person, He had 2 distinct natures, one of which could not have sinned while the other might have. As deity, God the Son cannot be tempted ( James 1:13-14 ). James 1:13–14 (NASB) Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being…

Introduction: Over the next several hours, kids around the world will open up gifts and celebrate the Christmas season. We know that Christmas is not about gifts, but because God gave us the greatest gift in sending His son to be the Savior, we exchange gifts with one another as well. I would be lying…

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…

To fully understand who Jesus Christ is, we must understand the dual nature of Christ; both Oneness and Trinitarians agree on this point. Bishop Leo I of Rome called the Council of Chalcedon, AD 451 to define Orthodox Christianity. He taught that Christ has two natures but is only one person. Dual Nature…

(S1) — SERIES…Why What We Believe Matters (S2) SCRIPTURE — Live in the word, and the WORD will come ALIVE in you! Inspired by God, Whole Bible , Jesus, ChurchLife-Giving SALVATION — “Grace is the source, FAITH is the condition through which we are saved” Present — “The greatest of all Blessings” CHRISTIAN…

Human nature is created by God God created humanity Ex 4:11 ; Is 45:12 See also Ge 1:26–27 ; Ps 95:6 ; Ps 100:3 ; Pr 22:2 ; Je 27:5 God created human beings as male and female Ge 1:27 ; Ge 5:2 See also Mk 10:6 God created human beings in his image and likeness Do not lie to one another, since you laid…

Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence today, we come with hearts open to the wisdom and truth of Your Word. We stand on the verge of a new year, a canvas yet to be painted with the moments and days You have appointed for us. We acknowledge, Lord, the brevity of our lives, a truth poignantly…

The only way for Jesus to completely take away the guilt of our sin was for Jesus to become completely like us in every way; sometimes we forget what it means that Jesus has become our brother.

Title : God’s Sovereign Son Text : Colossians 1:13-18 Outline : God’s Son is the perfect PICTURE of the invisible God (1:15a) God’s Son is the sovereign ruler over all CREATION . (1:15b-17) God’s Son is the sovereign ruler over the CHURCH . (1:18) INTRODUCTION Today we’re gonna continue our series. In…

Text : Luke 2:40-52 Title : Lessons from the Life of the Lord INTRODUCTION Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Luke’s gospel. Luke chapter 2 . & we’re gonna read verses 40-52 . Luke 2:40-52 . & when you find that in your Bible Pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The Title of today’s teaching is:…

What’s in a name? We seldom are concerned about the literal meaning of our name, for instance David—beloved one, Elizabeth—God swears/promises, Kelly—warrior, Gregory—watchful, etc. Some names, however, are worth millions of dollars: Larry Bird, Tom Brady, Brett Farve. Some names announce a person’s…

(S1) What are the odds of being born in an exact place and in an exact time? “Scientists have calculated the probability you would exist as the unique person you are. The odds are 1 in 400 trillion (14 zeros). The probability of your parents meeting, falling in love, and procreating along with your ancestors……

Introduction: Redeeming the Christmas Holiday What is Christmas? It’s all about giving and giving things to others, and oh yeah, something about Jesus, and oh yes, be nice to others, etc. Let’s take a short quiz to see what you think about Christmas. True or False December 25 is the actual day Jesus…

Introduction: December, 2009 I held a newborn baby…14 years ago I cradled a tiny infant in my arms; ney! I barely needed my arms, almost just my hands. Talk about stopping to consider and having a little perspective. Many of you have held an infant, perhaps not in December, but that barely matters; tiny…

Title : The Hope Held Out in the Gospel Text : Colossians 1:18-23 INTRODUCTION Today we’re gonna continue our series in Colossians. Let’s turn together in our Bibles to Colossians 1. Colossians 1:18-23 . & when you get there pls stand for the reading of God’s Word. The title of today’s teaching is The…

The lamb taking the book We see the lamb taking the book from the one on the throne in the Book of Revelation? 1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who…

Genesis 8:1-22 1 And God remembered Noah and all the wild animals, and all the domesticated animals that were with him in the ark. And God caused a wind to blow over the earth, and the waters subsided. 2 And the fountains of the deep and the windows of the heavens were closed, and the rain from the heavens…

1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of…

(S1) — Looking ahead to Outdoor worship Who believes God wants BETTER for us? Series—Made some steps towards experiencing BETTER? Letting go of the GOOD to grab a hold of the BETTER ~ Letting go…choosing a BETTER day with God, ~ one hand free so we can do BETTER for others ~ BETTER wisdom with God ~…