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The Holy Spirit comes during Pentecost Pentecost – Shavuot (The Feast of Weeks: end of seven weeks between Passover and Pentecost; celebrates the abundant harvest of wheat); 50 days = Pentecost. Jesus had ascended after spending 40 days with his disciples after his Resurrection. The disciples were told…

Introduction How many of you have eaten lobster before? I ate lobster one time at a restaurant right on the water not far from Plymouth, Massachusetts. I’ve eaten lobster, but one life that I cannot relate to and that probably none of us can relate to, is the life of a lobsterman. A lobsterman is someone…

But Mark’s Gospel... Matthew’s Gospel starts with the genealogy of a king Luke’s Gospel starts with a millenial hope coming to fruition John’s Gospel starts with the creation of the universe But Mark’s Gospel starts with a hurricane John bursts onto the scene - baptising a swathe through the Judean countryside.…

Uzziah started strong, ruling WELL under good ADVICE . 2 Chronicles 26:3-5 Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem. He did what was right in the Lord ’s sight just as his father Amaziah had done.…

This is the story of the birth of the Church, without the Spirit, there would be no Church. Pentecost is celebrated at the time of the wheat harvest. Pentecost was near the time for wheat harvest. Not the season for creating new wine The firstfruits of the harvest were to be dedicated to God. John Wesley…

A man sent from God We have finished the prologue into the gospel of John, a few quick reminders before we get to our passage tonight. This can be said about John the Baptist He was a man sent by God ( Jn1:6 ) 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came to bear witness ( Jn1:7-8 ) 7…

Intro: Before we get into our passage today, I want you to remember that God is punishing Israel for her harlotry, her rebellion and her refusal to properly respond to the principles and guidelines that He has given to her. About 115 years before these events take place, the Prophet Isaiah said, in……

Today we are going to look at the temptation of Jesus. It is more accurate to say one of the temptations of Jesus, because we will read that after Jesus successfully rebuffed Satan’s attempts, Satan departed until an opportune time. == You will sometimes hear Jesus referred to as the second Adam. The…

Testing Point 1 Their Authority Their Personal Details Were not Remarkable Who were these men? The Bible gives little to no information about them. We do not know most of their backgrounds , tribes, family histories, or social status . Hosea (Salvation/Deliverance) - Son of Beeri Joel (Yah(weh) is God)…

Ever have to do something you knew would be difficult, but not doing it was not an option, because doing it would serve a greater purpose? Funeral home (Debbie/Chuck) — Keryx prison ministry (Tim) Palm Sunday — Jesus near to Jerusalem — Knowing what’s next — Gethsemane (S) — Today Luke points us to again…

(S1) Ever done something difficult, but not doing it was not an option, because doing it would serve a greater purpose? First Funeral/Keryx (Tim) Jesus near to Jerusalem/Gethsemane/Palm Sunday/What’s next (S2) — Today Luke points us to Jesus’ tears... 41 And when he drew near and saw the city, he wept…

Merry Christmas, everyone! We told the Christmas narrative last week. We saw how Mary, Joseph, the Shepherds, and the Wise men all experienced the Presence of God through the coming of Emmanuel, God with Us. Now, let’s read what happened after Jesus was born, about forty days. When the time came for…

Rev 5:1-7 1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” 3 And no one in heaven or on earth or under…

God pulls back the curtains of Heaven to declare who Jesus is; how will you respond?

Welcome and Opening Pray for the Service - Thanksgiving Let’s praise the Lord together Rattle No Longer Slaves The title of this message is Come and See a Man Our theme verse for this message in John 4:29 29 “Come, see a man who told me everything I have ever done! Perhaps this one is the Christ?” Jesus…

Introduction: A. Illustration: Story Of Two Angels There is a legend about two angels who were sent to earth to gather up the prayers of men. One was to fill his basket with the petitions of mankind. The other was to gather their prayers of thanksgiving. Sometime later they went back to the Father’s…

Good afternoon. It's truly a blessing to gather together in fellowship today as we embark on a meaningful journey through the pages of God's Word. Today, we begin a new series on the book of Jonah. I have titled the series, “Chasing Mercy: Responding to God’s Call.” Today we are going to begin by looking…

Exegetical Point: Jesus reveals himself as the messiah to a semi-jewish/pagan woman. Homiletic Point: Jesus teaches us about himself so we can put our faith and trust in him. Intro Run around in the Sun? Thirsty What happens if we don’t drink water? Jesus offers us something like water, but better! He…

Scripture Introduction Back in the 1960s — long before his name would be linked to sexual predatory behaviors, X-rated videotapes, and a still-unsolved murder — Bob Crane, the star of the popular sitcom Hogan's Heroes, seemed like the ideal leading man — handsome, clean-cut, likable. As Col. Hogan, the…

Each of these two chapters covers a different offering: the grain offering ( Lev 2 ) and the “peace offering” ( Lev 3 ). This episode focuses on the theological messaging of prohibitions (leaven, honey) and requirements (salt) in the rituals. Well, let’s jump in here. Last time we only covered one chapter,…

Luke 1:39-56 v.39-45 39 In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah 40 where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped inside her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 Then she exclaimed…

Sacrificial Children #sermon #fathersday Some Back Story So Israel had some kings… Saul > David > Solomon [Solomon Turns from the Lord] ( 1 Kings 11:1-8 ) King Solomon loved many foreign women in addition to Pharaoh’s daughter: Moabite, Ammonite, Edomite, Sidonian, and Hittite women 2 from the nations…

Shape View of End Times While this episode covers Acts 2:1-21 , the emphasis is on vv. 14-21. The first thirteen verses are only summarized with respect to what they describe and its biblical-theological significance. Acts 2:14-21 takes us back to the New Covenant idea of the Old Testament. We will talk…

Jesus has complete and unmatched authority over all things, including sickness, death, and spiritual forces. Join Pastor Steve as he looks at Mark 1:21-28 and shows how Jesus' authority was demonstrated in the synagogue in Capernaum.