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What was John Wycliffe's greatest work? How was his commitment to this instrumental for us today? Join Pastor Steve as he explores the passion that drove John Wycliffe.

Romans 6:11–14 (ESV) — 11 So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. 12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. 13 Do not present your members to sin as instruments for unrighteousness but present yourselves to God as those…

In the Master’s Hand It is amazing to see how an artisan can take rough block of wood and make it something beautiful. I really appreciate the work, talent, and practice that goes into woodworking, whether cabinetry or furniture or just art. People have learned to take a rough piece of wood, or pieces…

Death We are all destined to die. But where we spend eternity is what matters, with God or separated from God which is hell. Before getting to today’s lesson we did not finish the lesson from 11/14/22, in death we live. So, lets finish that before we attempt this one today. How about a few simple questions…

We started life in sin, and our bodies are accustomed to it. But we who died to sin have, through our union with Christ Jesus, both the ability and the responsibility to restrain our bodies and members from the sinful behavior they are accustomed to, and to re-train them as instruments of righteousness, alive from the dead and able to be used by Him for His glory!

For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin…

Manner and methods of praise Synopsis Praise is the natural response of believers to God at all times and in all places, involving adoration in music and song. God himself assists believers to praise him through his Spirit. 1 Rejoice in the Lord , O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful.…

A lot of books will have an epilogue at the end, where it summarizes, or wraps up the story. Psalm 150 is a kind of epilogue for this Hebrew Hymnal. It summarizes the entire book of Psalms with it’s over arching theme of praising the Lord. Here the Psalmist encourages the entire earth to lift up their…

Do any of you like to see the upcoming movie trailers they play before the main attraction? For me they do two things. One, they give me more time to get in to the theater and get a good seat before the main attraction starts. And two, they give me a look at the new movies that are coming out that I…

What happens when we, who died to sin, do indeed sin? What happens when we let sin reign in our body, in one or more of our members? What happens when, instead of not letting sin reign in my mortal body, I instead yield by body to it?

God’s Righteousness and the believer God’s righteousness needed, God’s righteousness provided. Believers are born “in” righteousness when we practice it ( 1Jn2:29 ; 2Cor5:17 ) 29 If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him. Born in righteousness…

What are different sounds that might be heard in worship that are "strange" or unauthorized? Who is the audience of our worship? What is the purpose of singing in worship?

In what do we have hope? We have hope in the two-fold justice of God - justice in the Cross, and justice in coming Day of Yaweh. 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…

In Ecclesiastes, Solomon adopts an "under the sun" perspective on life. He recognises that life in this world is inherently unfair--rewards don't match effort. How can we handle this? Solomon suggests several responses, but none of them are satisfying. But what if we take an "above the sun" perspective? Does that make a difference?

Music is part of all of our lives. We are blessed this evening to have some talented musicians to lead us in song. Some of you, I’m sure, have learned an instrument at some point, or sang in a choir. If we were to survey our whole group this evening, we would find that there are some very musically talented…

God is speaking through Solomon like a father to his son. But, God is also speaking through Solomon to you and me. So tonight, let’s listen to our Father as we gain some wisdom for us to live by. 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years…

Ephesians 5:18-19 Envision a group of people who gather once a week or more and come from all walks of life. White collar/blue collar, men/women, wealthy/working class/lower class, all kinds of cultures, it makes no difference. They drop their façade and talk to each other, welcoming each other with…

Introduction 2nd lesson in our series of Winning the Good Fight "Conquering Sin through Christ's Sacrifice" Our focus for today The Reality of Sin Need for Redemption The Power of Christ’s Sacrifice Responding to Christ’s Sacrifice Reality of Sin for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,…

Living the Testimony Made for Living 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. Restart Through Forgiveness 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 For with…

Psalm 6 To the lead musician, with stringed instruments, on the eighth, a psalm of David. This introduction resembles the previous two psalms. It belonged in the collection of psalms for use in regular temple worship, was accompanied by string instruments – like guitars and harps, and was written by…

Welcome Our Text 17 Though the fig tree may not blossom, Nor fruit be on the vines; Though the labor of the olive may fail, And the fields yield no food; Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls— 18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord , I will joy in the God of my…

55 “O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work…

For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: And when he had given thanks, he brake it , and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner…

5 Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry: 6 For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience: 7 In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived…

Happy New year everyone! With a new year starting today what is usually on the minds of most people is a chance for new beginnings. “New beginnings don’t start with a turning of a calendar page. New beginnings start with turning to Jesus” Becoming a Christian is not making a new start in life; it is…