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While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was deeply distressed when he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with those who worshiped God, as well as in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Some of the Epicurean and Stoic…

“I place this day, my life, my loved ones, my work in the Lord's hands. There is no harm in the Lord's hands, only good. Whatever happens, whatever results, if I am in the Lord's hands it is the Lord's will and it is good.” ― Norman Vincent Peale, The Power of Positive Thinking Wherefore whosoever shall…

Introduction Monthly theme: Be Alert and Cautious to Discern Deception Today’s lesson: Wisdom that Comes from Above Wisdom Defined : The soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment. Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn…

Taking the Bible's Own Context Seriously In this second episode of the series on Bible study, we will discuss what interpreting the Bible “in context” really means — taking the Bible’s own primitive context seriously. Rather than filter the Bible through creeds dating from the 17th and 18th centuries,…

Pastor/Teacher And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, Our study today brings us to the final pillar in the foundation of the church Pastors and Teachers While many Pastors ar teachers not all teachers are Pastors In the Biblical Holy land,…

As we continue studying the Motivational gifts we come to the third gift, the Teacher. Romans 12:7 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Romans 12:11 gives us a guideline for the teacher. 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; This…

James spends most of his letter reconciling belief with action. Calling his readers to put action behind their belief. If one claims to believe something, their behavior should match. This letter of James is very practical. He lays out simple actions that a true believer should follow with great illustrations…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

Announcements Are there any announcements? FCC Outreach Meeting to be scheduled soon. Pray for Carolyn Swanson she is having surgery on her esophagus tomorrow in Seattle. There is prayer and Bible study every Sunday morning at 9:15am. It is led by Patti Pointer who is a dynamic teacher. Please come and…

Intellectualism Its Menace Its Method Its Mistake It ignors: The meaning of Christ’s birht The mystery of Christ’s body The majesty of Christ’s being Ceremonialism Christ’s blood Christ’s bounty The divine operation The divine opportunity Christ’s broadcasting The reality of sin The reality of Satan…

Introduction Moments of decision and change. Signing Day festivities. College. Marriage. Military. Those moments when it is real. God has called you to do the work. (vv. 14-15) Joshua continues, after reminding what God has done for them, he know reminds them what difference this makes. “Fear the LORD”…

What God Has Provided 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from…

Evening 2 June 2023

God nurtures our faith so that our faith can be healthy; the path to healthy faith centers on a love which embraces heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Scripture often seems to go out of the way to pay homage to women, to ennoble their roles in society and family, to acknowledge the importance of their influence, and to exalt the virtues of women who were particularly godly examples. Women play prominent roles in many key biblical narratives. At Sinai,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSua9_WhQFE The Books of 1 & 2 Chronicles cover mostly the same information as 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings. Perhaps the biggest distinction is that 1 & 2 Chronicles focus more on the priestly aspect of the time period. The Book of 1 Chronicles was written after the exile…

(Nun story — “Now that’s what I call faith!”) So far, James has taught us that “A Faith That Works” is a Faith that — — allows itself to be built through enduring trials — seeks God’s provision and grace in prayer… daily! — understands that our “riches” are not in this world — turns to God for everything…

Jesus speaks to his disciples in parables. In Hebrew, a mashal is like a riddle , intended to tease the mind into insight rather than to communicate a simple idea by means of an illustration. Seven Parables, four before to all the people, and Three Parables about the kingdom of God. Jesus speaks to the…

Introduction We are in a study of the book of James Sometimes as I read James, think he may have been a little ADHD. He changes subjects often and it appears that there is no rhyme or reason to his letter. Yet if you look closer you will see that he has a line of thought. In Chapter 2, he is describing…

The book of Ecclesiastes has consistently confused its readers with its bold arguments against traditional wisdom. For us moderns, its words ring true. But what if Ecclesiastes is strikes such a sympathetic note to us because it is so materialistic, like we are? What if Solomon's exploration of wisdom "under the sun," is really an exercise in finding wanting all the options available to materialism? Join us as we start our journey with the Teacher of Ecclesiastes.

Several week ago, we started this series, but have had a few weeks off. We talked about walking according to the Spirit 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.…

Faith Works In this passage, James confronts us with the fact that our faith must have works or it is useless/dead. (17, 20, 26) So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless? For as the body apart from…

Intro Text - 1 Corinthians 2.16 Title - Having the Mind of Christ Background various thoughts on the value of the mind to man “I think, therefore I am” - signifies self-consciousness homo sapiens - thinking man, man is said to be the only ‘animal’ with the capacity to think of himself and his surrounding…

The Problem of Immaturity Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Introduction: Several years ago, a pastor named Mark Dever wrote a book where he began by lamenting the fact that he had visited several churches over the years when traveling and had discovered that it was uncommon to find someone in a church who one would…