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At Pentecost, the first sign visible to people outside that upper room was the sound of the disciples speaking in their own languages. God's purposes have never been limited to a select few, although he has always selected a few to serve him. But his goal has always been to reach the whole world. To reach a world riven by differences, we need to engage with those differences. Listen on to find out how God helps us do that.

Scripture reading Today is the day we celebrate the Baptism of Jesus. In the past weeks we’ve been able to look at three very distinct moments in Jesus Life. His birth - everything in our Advent Season told us to expect a Messiah and then, Jesus is born: a child, dependent, helpless. What were we to…

I. The Genesis Model - Genesis 2:22-25 22 And the rib that the Lord God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. 23 Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” 24 Therefore a man…

Introduction Romans 1:7-15 To all who are in Rome, loved by God, called as saints. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you because the news of your faith is being reported in all the world. God is my witness, whom…

23 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24 Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth . 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord’s,…

Introduction Breaking things. Fixing brakes, plumbing, etc... It’s just what people do. When we consider the things of God, church, marriages, even religion, we break things. In spite of the work that the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives, we are still sinful and imperfect. John gives both a call of…

I. The Occasion for Timothy’s Mission A. When Paul Left 1 Timothy 1:3 (NASB95) 3 As I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia , remain on at Ephesus so that you may instruct certain men not to teach strange doctrines, 1. Paul and Timothy were together in Ephesus 2. Paul was leaving Ephesus for Macedonia…

The following story is an example of how to not get people to keep coming to church, you do this and they aren’t going to listen to you share the Gospel either: An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. “Where…

Advent 3 Sermon -- The goal of the message is for the hearer to trust in Christ alone for strength in faith and in Christian living.

Galatians 2:11–16 (EHV) But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly wrong. For before some people came from James, he ate with the Gentiles. But when those people came, he drew back and separated himself, because he feared those from the circumcision group. And…

Main Idea Build intentional bridges that support the weight of truth. Outline and Core Passage I - What Relational Evangelism Is II - Why we do evangelism III - It is what Jesus modeled for us IV - How You can live this out 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are…

Intro Our Church is like a car - imigine this with me for a minute. Our church is a car. All the occupants are in here and we’re all heading to the same destination. We are driven by the power of God. He is our power-plant, the life force that moves us. And The Lord’s power is transmitted to us via the…

Last week we saw how the early church handled serious questions about the faith. We saw the church leaders in Jerusalem looking to what the Lord had already done, and what He has revealed in the scriptures to affirm the truth of the gospel, that God accepts everyone who come to Him by faith in Jesus.…

Introduction No other book in the bible has been more influential to the modern protestant american than the book of Romans. It is a book that so influenced a man named Martin Luther that he started, what now after all is said and done is called, the protestant Reformation. Accomplice to murder, persecutor,…

Introduction Have you ever been chosen? What did it feel like? Were you chosen for a position in the company that many people wanted? Were you chosen on a sports team. Was it a competition or did you meet basic qualifications. Where you chosen because of someone you knew or your own merit. To be chosen…

After Stephen’s death, the disciples were scattered because of the violence. Stephen may have been buried by the Apostles or other devout Jews. Someone had to lead those who stayed behind as more homes were invaded and people were imprisoned, tortured, and killed. After Stephen’s death, Saul was emboldened…

To the gentiles and the Jews Both Paul’s compassion for his fellow Jews and his call to the gentiles are obvious from the start of his journey. In Acts 13 , the apostle sets off and begins to preach to the Jews and the gentiles. However, as soon as the non-believing Jews start to revile Paul and contradict…

The Gospel of Jesus When I was thinking about switching gears for Easter and doing a short sermon series, I immediately had an idea to do a Birth Story, a story that highlighted Jesus’ life, and then obviously the resurrection story. But I didn’t know which stories I wanted to cover. Like if you were…

Homiletic Point: Jesus is King! Intro We’re dropping in part way through the story, so let me catch you up real quick The Gospel of John is a record about the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, The first half of the book covers several miracles (signs) that Jesus performed as he traveled around Israel…

Last week, I explained what I am doing. This is the second of two weeks of Thanksgiving. Last week, I talked about how I am thankful that the church is a family. We talked about what it means and how we should live because of it. If you were not able to be here, I encourage you to go back and watch or…

Welcome... Introduce Self... Pray... Heavenly Father, we thank you for the Christmas season and the opportunity to remember that you came near to us. I thank you for the freedom we enjoy to gather and worship you. I thank you for each person her this morning. I pray for all those who are sick, that you…

Non-Conformist! We know the scripture says to be transformed (Rom12:1-2) and to be conformed to image of Christ (Rom8:29); but does that mean we have to be a conformist? “Whoso would be a man must be a non-conformist” - Ralph Waldo Emerson I read at one time this line from a prayer that was offered up…

Today’s message will study the heart and mind of a man who was totally committed to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Apostle Paul. Many esteem Paul as the greatest Christian who ever lived. The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Romans. 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to…