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After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes…

--- Title Slide Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died…

READ: Matthew 28:1-10 Today we continue a sermon series called Made New. Last week we looked at how the death and resurrection of Jesus changed: How we relate to God — Jesus’ death initiated a new covenant. No longer do we relate to God according to the Law, but according to a Covenant of Grace. Secondly,…

(S1) — SERIES Together as ONE—United as ONE— When the church unites around its oneness in Christ, there is nothing that it can't do for God's kingdom. Followers of Jesus are not only called to unite together as ONE, but to LIVE as ONE. Those who the apostle Paul is writing to in his letter to the Ephesians,…

Opening prayer, dedication Music ministry #66 To God Be the Glory (1,2) #101 His Name is Wonderful In the Hands of Christ My King Word of God - Hebrews 2:5-9 Message: “Living Truth Today” As we continue our study of Hebrews today, I want us to think about “truth” What is “truth”? How do we define truth…

Ephesians 1:4 “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.” (S1,2) — McDonald's is our Kind of Place (S3,4) — Bounty is the Quicker Picker Upper (S5,6) — KFC is Finger Lickin’ Good (S7,8) — Wendy’s : Where’s the Beef? It softens your Hands…

Good Afternoon! I hope that everyone is doing well today. Today we get to talk about one of the greatest truths that is revealed in the scriptures. It is, I believe, one of the most amazing promises that is made to those that put their faith in Christ Jesus. All who believe in Jesus will spend all of…

“In Christ” 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation ; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 ωστε ει τις εν Χριστω καινη κτισις τα αρχαια παρηλθεν ιδου γεγονεν καινα τα παντα No periods or commas in greek text. Ellipse…

(S1) — Some fill-in-the blank fun... ( S2 ) — McDonald's is our Kind of Place ( S3,S4 ) — Bounty is the Quicker Picker Upper ( S5,S6 ) — KFC is Finger Lickin’ Good Familiar ad slogans (S7) Wendy’s: _____________ the _____________! (S8) It softens your hands while you do the dishes? Why do we know these…

Do not forget this chapter of John when dealing with religious people. New Birth to Nicodemus Nicodemus, as a teacher of the Law, thought he had totally gotten everything that God required of him . . . but he didn’t. 1. The stage is set, vs. 3-13. V. 9 literally is “How can this take place?” This is…

INTRODUCTION The letter Paul writes to the Ephesians church and the churches surrounding the Ephesian church is, how to live above the seemingly endless darkness. How to talk the talk the walk the walk. For those of you just joining us on this journey - The Letter is broken into three major pieces Who…

I Each spring in our backyard, our camellia blooms. I have no green thumb and don’t ask me to name other plants in our yard but this one is special. If you can’t picture a camellia, ours is in the back left corner of your yard as you look out our sliding glass door. It stands out with it’s rich deep…

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages…

1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires…

Introduction e.g. It is inarguable that the greatest Easter song of all time is ‘The Trumpet Shall Sound’ from Messiah by Handel It has 2 of the most important elements that make a song great: Sung by a bass & wonderful trumpet part It uses the words of 1 Corinthians 15:51–52 “51 Behold, I tell you a…

Subtitle: Fasting, mending, and filling Three things to avoid: Fasting for the wrong reasons Mending with the wrong material Filling the wrong vessel Last week we looked at the calling of Levi. Jesus loves saving sinners, and often the very worst sinners are the ones Jesus is delighted to save. We saw…

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed is to have the loving attention of Almighty God. What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Vertical - Inner - Horizontal Vertical - Peace with God Romans 4:22–5:2 (ESV) 22 That is why Abraham’s faith was “counted to him as righteousness.”…

Opening Prayer: Almighty and holy God, we come before you today with humble and grateful hearts. We thank you for your word, that nourishes our souls and guides our steps. We thank you for your Spirit, that empowers us and comforts us. We thank you for your Son, that died for us and rose again. We ask…

Start Recording Introduction What is our responsibility as regenerate people living in a pagan society? 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy…

Intro - Phil 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Do you have any goals for the future? Financial or…

Illustration Jason—at a young age he was taken by social services out of his home, where his mother was addicted to heroin, cocaine, and alcohol. Tossed from one foster care house to another, he finally found a home—a Christian home. He went to church to please his new parents, but never had a genuine…

Who reigns? Death reigns in sin, righteousness reigns in life through Jesus Christ. Previously we have looked at We are justified by faith and have peace with God (5:1) Christ died for the ungodly (5:6, 8) We are saved from wrath because of Christ (5:10) Through Christ we have reconciliation (5?11) Death…

7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. The Child of God has a New Life 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness…

15 Declare these things; exhort and rebuke with all authority. Let no one disregard you. 1 Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.…

Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and…