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Evangelism

What does it mean? A methodical theological journey continues. We know exegesis means “what does the word say” and hermeneutics means “what does the word mean.” Here in John chapter 3 we are rich in hermeneutics for it is mandatory to understand if one is to be saved. Previously we have looked at a few…

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Church Membership

It’s a matter of faith! Why do you believe what you believe about what you believe? Believing in the action of faith ( Heb11:1 ). 1 T he fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we…

Last week we discussed the truth that we are all addicted to something. And we need to admit that we are powerless, that in our own power our lives are unmanageable. Until we admit this, we will keep living broken, miserable lives. As Paul wrote: For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that…

The Church

The Symbol of the Cross Long before the cross was a symbol of Christianity it was a symbol for another group: the almighty power of Rome! Rome was the superpower of the day in the time of Jesus . And the cross was their favourite form of law enforcement for foreigners. It said to all who would challenge…

Believe In what does the word believe actually mean does it actually just mean the belief in the existence of something or someone?? or does it mean more? 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding: howbeit in malice be ye children, but in understanding be men. God wants us to understand his word…its…

Never put a question mark where God has put a period. —John R. Rice I Believe In a cellar in Cologne, Germany, after World War II were found these words on the wall: I BELIEVE … I believe in the sun, even when it is not shining; I believe in love, even when I feel it not; I believe in God, even when…

John chapter 1 - establishes Jesus as God in the Flesh John chapters 2-5 - beginning ministry John chapter 6-10 - similar themes, but deeper discussion and increased opposition John chapter 6 - feeding of 5000+ ; “I AM” the bread of life from heaven and the source of eternal life. John chapters 7-8 -…

Good News brings good actions! This has been a tough series, hard hitting series, something not well received series, but yet a vital series. Today is no different. God Bible Jesus Christ The Church Simply Christian Gospel Today, baptism God’s word, God’s command Our obedience, brings God’s results We…

Virgin When you think about the word “virgin” what comes to mind? Questions to ponder this morning: Do you believe in the virgin birth? Why do you believe what you believe? 1998 Harris poll showed 83% of Americans believed in the virgin birth of Jesus. Defined as Jesus was born of the virgin Mary Jesus…

I was Blind, I Now See Intro Long before Jesus’ birth God gave the Israelite people a heads up that the messiah was going to come. In fact, the first mention of the one who was going to restore things back to the way they should be is found in Gen 3:15 , right after the fall of humanity. Right after…

It seems that our world is having an identity crisis. People not knowing who they are, developing things like “self esteem.” Self esteem is an idol. It is making everything about us and trying to feel better about ourselves. What we need is to esteem God, and from our high view of God we can see what…

Belief, we all have it! This series is to challenge us to know, understand and be able to explain what we believe and why we believe it. We introduced the series and why do I believe in God last week. Belief we all have it. (Expand on each of them below, briefly) We believe when growing up that we can…

I am not ashamed! Why do you believe what you believe? Are you confident, able to be bold about what you believe? How about what you believe about the bible? 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.…

Ordinances What is an ordinance? It is an authoritative order or decree. I think we have introduced ordinances before, like last week, baptism. Today we will look at the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. Last week we looked at Baptism, as commanded by Christ and his apostles as authorized by Christ; And…

Have you ever been discouraged, disparaged by the church? The imperfect church is still something we should believe in. This morning we are going to be looking at the church, described, defined and applicable. Previously we have in this series looked at: Why believe in God Creator of the world ( Gen1:1-27…

This week I will start a series on the “I am” statements of Christ found in the book of John and this week will focus on Chapter 6. The statement indicating Jesus was the “bread of life” comes after He has just fed the five thousand. Jesus leaves and travels to the "other side” of the Sea of Galilee.…

Intro: You might not think it, but our world is very heavenly minded. That is a strange statement considering just how wicked our world is. • A CNN poll [ 2015 ], it was discovered that 81% of the people asked believed in a literal heaven where people lived with God after death. • 61% of those polled…

(S1) Build it and they will come! A famous line from the movie “field of Dreams “An Iowa corn farmer, hearing voices, interprets them as a command to build a baseball diamond in his fields; The ghosts of shoeless Joe Jackson and the other seven Chicago, players banned from the game for throwing the 1919…

(S1) Emmaus—My Attitude If your pastor can become tired, fatigued, emotionally drained, and yes even spiritually deficient, so can any follower of Jesus. Just as a full bucket of water with a pin hole size leak will eventually run dry, so will the energy and joy drain away in the life of the one who…

Story of two believers Theology matters Ephesians 1:11-14 Perseverance of the saints What it is Romans 4:21 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised. Simply speaking, perseverance of the saints, is believing that God is able to do what He said He would do. It is having faith that…

Introduction Turn with me to Mark ch 12 v 18. If you’re not normally here with us, I’ve been preaching through Mark’s gospel. And if I had planned it all out, we’d be in Mark ch 16 today, talking about what happened on that first Easter Sunday But we’re not. In the providence of God, we’re in Mark ch…