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1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were pagans you were led astray to mute idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says “Jesus is accursed!” and no one can say…

Karen and I had a residence director in college named Phil. Phil is one of those people that is so comfortable being himself that it’s off-putting for a young man very full of himself but totally insecure. Phil never argued with anyone. If he knew the truth, he was at peace whether or not you accepted…

Reckoning with the people vs 1-5 Samuel clears his account with the people do I owe anyone anything any unanswered accusations or claims against me Only a debt of Love It’s time to wake up and live in light of Christ’s Return Stand Still vs 7-15 Need for stillness in a fast paced world (quiet, truth)…

Revelation 2:12-17

Worshiping Wealth My struggles with greed and theft. Where do we go wrong when it comes to wealth?: Gamble Debt Get rich quick schemes Faith Fortunes What are we really looking for? Luck - escape the trap of work Immediate Gratification Outsmart the system The goal of my faith lies on the other side…

Intro First of a 4our part series asking the question: Who are you? We live in a world in which questions of identity are all around us Seemingly the most important thing We try to define our identity in all sorts of ways: Many are benign: The music we listen to The TV shows and media we watch The sports…

Today’s text teaches us the idiocy of idolatry. The Psalmist pulls back the certain of our heart and shows us the insanity of idolatry. This song can be sung in four words . . . TRUST IN GOD NOT IN IDOLS. Psalm 115 is the third song in the Egyptian Hallel. The Egyptian Hallel is made up of Psalm 113-118…

We continue to day in our topical series on Worship. As we study this topic, I pray that we will grow in our knowledge of God and our love for Him. I pray that we will experience His presence and His grace in our lives. I pray that we will worship Him with all that we are and all that we have. And that…

Jesus still continuing towards Jerusalem and drawing ever so close. Notice that it is stated that the reason Jesus teaches this parable is becasue the people supposed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately. The purpose of this parable is to set the record straight about the coming of…

1 “But now hear, O Jacob my servant, Israel whom I have chosen! 2 Thus says the Lord who made you, who formed you from the womb and will help you: Fear not, O Jacob my servant, Jeshurun whom I have chosen. 3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour my Spirit…

The Supreme Question As most of you know I am a California boy. The strange weather, the fires and earthquakes that can be shocking to many people here are all quite normal for a Californian. We take it is stride and don’t give it much thought. That was the case in Southern California in 1998. The Orange…

Jeremiah 2 1 Moreover the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Go and cry in the hearing of Jerusalem, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord : “I remember you, The kindness of your youth, The love of your betrothal, When you went after Me in the wilderness, In a land not sown. 3 Israel was holiness to the Lord…

We Lost Something Very Important Rev. Thomas A West, Sr June 12, 2022 Romans 1:18–25 (NKJV) Introduction What have we become? This country is more divided than it ever has been. What has always been there has exploded its like watching Mt Saint Helen erupting again. Like I said hatred and division of…

Jesus > Culture . Acts 17:16-34 is an important section in the ministry of Paul and the gospel. Luke’s telling of this incident show us how we are to interact with people who don’t know the gospel. Do you want to know how to communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ better? Paul demonstrates how to do that.…

Today, we are continuing our series called Jesus is Greater. Does anyone know what an idol is? When we think of idols we think of small statues that people worship. The truth is an idol can be anything that people place above their relationship with God. 3 “You shall have no other gods before me. This…

Review: 1. Identifying the Inheritance of the Kingdom Identified God’s Kingdom Explained the Inheritance of God’s Kingdom 2. Identifying the Heirs of the Redemptive Kingdom Who Will and Will not Inherit the Kingdom? Paul gives us a list of 10 which is not comprehensive but specific! The first five in…

Woe to the Chaldeans Recap of Habbakkuk thus far: Pronunciation of Habakkuk: Hahv a kook Habakkuk’s conversation with God is recorded. First, a complaint, “How Long?” He is tired of seeing iniquity, destruction, violence, strife and contention. He feels God is letting things slide, that he is allowing…

Today, God is calling us to a singular focus on Him. Colossians 3:1–3 (NLT) Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven , where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. 2 Think about the things of heaven , not the things of earth. 3 For…

Exod. 32:1-20 ; 30-35 1 When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us. As for this fellow Moses who brought us up out of Egypt, we don’t know what has happened to him.” 2 Aaron answered them,…

Joash’s grandmother SEIZED the throne, but his aunt PROTECTED him. 2 Chron. 22:10-12 When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. Jehoshabeath, the king’s daughter, rescued Joash son of Ahaziah from the king’s sons…

Revelation 8:13-9:21 We should remember, when we look at this great judgment that is coming on the earth that God in His great mercy gave time for repentance. Before the wrath in the first part of chapter 8 begins, there is approximately 2000 or more years of gospel preaching. Additionally, those who…

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. Deliver me, O Lord , from evil men; preserve me from violent men, who plan evil things in their heart and stir up wars continually. They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s, and under their lips is the venom of asps. Selah Guard me, O Lord , from the hands of…

Continuing our look at The King on His Throne. How God is the one who is in control of all things that are happening. Today we are looking at how The sovereign God who is faithful in preserving His people in exile. We have seen how God brought them into exile, now we will see how God is preserving them…

Good morning! It is a joy to gather together today as a community of believers, seeking to grow in our understanding of God's Word and its relevance to our lives. As we come before the Lord, let me share with you an illustration that captures the essence of our message today. Imagine, if you will, a…