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Holy, not holier than thou. 26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;…

The Great Plague of London, which lasted from 1665-1666, killed an estimated 100,000 people - 1/4 of the population! It was caused by a bacteria, something that is smaller than anything the naked eye can see. Sin in the heart is much like an infection in the body. Left to itself, it will get worse and…

Turn to and read Genesis 3:1 . Pray. Notice these words in Genesis 3:1 : “…And he [Satan] said unto the woman...” I don’t think we fully realize the gravity of this. Here we have a situation where Satan, a spiritual being, taking possession of a physical being - a serpent, and then physically speaking…

Turn to and read 1 Timothy 4:1-2 . Pray. This morning, we want to consider “the how.” When you hear of a marriage falling apart have you ever asked yourself, “What happened?” When you hear of a young person who has destroyed their life through drugs or alcohol have you ever asked yourself, “What happened?”…

Life together inside a church.

God provides resources when we encounter fear from external and internal tensions.

Pray — SIS 1 Now Peter and John were going up to the temple for the time of prayer at three in the afternoon. -------------------- Acts 3 — Peter and John went up to the temple and healed a man who waw lame from birth. The man began walking, leaping and praising God and so many people who recognized…

Introduction Pool Blanket Rules for vertical and horizontal, which are broken. Jeremiah is speaking to God’s people who have done the same. Broken God’s laws and placed themselves in a desperate situation. Living in a time when the northern kingdom of Israel had already been dominated by Assyria, now…

A Hidden Enemy - Anger Ephesians 4:26-32 Probably the most effective tool that Satan uses in the home in unresolved anger. It is chief in his arsenal amongst his other good weapons such as pride, lust, and bitterness. Anger is very destructive in our lives. It is especially dangerous because it is something…

We are reminded that Christ reconciled us to be presented as holy, blameless, and above reproach. We are encouraged to continue stable and steadfast in the faith.

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…

All Saints We’re a week out from Halloween - or ‘All Halo’s Eve’ and ‘All Saints Day’. Like most of the strange Christian things that people do the traditions are often forgotten. All Souls - or All Halo’s reminds us of teh promise - or the problem of death for all of us. And we scare each other with…

“Lord, thank you that you lead us out of temptation and that you deliver us from evil. We need you. We need your strength and your love to overcome the tests, temptations, and challenges that we face today and every day . Thank you that you are freely willing to give. Amen.” Hello, church! Today we are…

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. 19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments,…

We are reminded that God graciously unites us into one family. We are encouraged to serve one another with humility.

Introduction Love a good origin story. Alien, technology, mutation, supernatural, self. How boring would it be if they went through this transformation and then went back to their job selling realty and never did anything with it. Not very exciting. Probably walk out. May I remind us… We are transformed…

Big Idea of the Message : The Holy Spirit empowers God’s people to be witnesses of the good news of Jesus Christ, beginning in Jerusalem, then Judea, then Samaria, and finally to the ends of the earth. Introduction Today we are starting a 6 week series covering the Book of Acts; The Book of Acts was…

Big Idea of the Message : The Holy Spirit empowers God’s people to be witnesses of the good news of Jesus Christ, beginning in Jerusalem, then Judea, then Samaria, and finally to the ends of the earth. Introduction Today we are starting a 6 week series covering the Book of Acts; The Book of Acts was…

A man named Stanley went to a psychiatrist and said: "Doc, I've got trouble. Every time I get into bed, I think there's somebody under it. I get under the bed, I think there's somebody on top of it. Top, under, top, under ... you gotta help me, I'm going crazy!" "Just put yourself in my hands for two…

Introduction “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Okay…but they can. But, where do hurtful words come from? Why do people lash out? Jesus would say that what you say comes from the heart: 34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the…

E xtrinsic verses Intrinsic Motivation E xtrinsic: not apart of the essential nature of someone or something. coming or operating from outside. 1. not essential or inherent; not a basic part or quality; extraneous: facts that are extrinsic to the matter under discussion. 2. being outside a thing; outward…

Today is our second Sunday of the Advent Season! Last week we focused on the theme of Hope, as we considered what took place with Zechariah in Luke 1 . Today’s theme is Peace, and we will be looking at the rest of Luke 1 . Peace. Something that the world cries out for, isn’t it? Everyone seems to want…

Countdown Video: A New Song Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything…

Religion or Relationship: Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount