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Our focus last week was on the first of those last three words, “ Invite !” and we looked at Luke 15 where Jesus told a parable of lost things —a lost SHEEP , and lost COIN , and a lost SON ! In each of those instances, when that which was lost was found, there was great joy! And according to Jesus,…

1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” ἐξαγγέλλω - to proclaim Continuing on with Lewis Sperry Chafer’s list of 33 Things XVII. A Gift from…

Introduction: Good morning everyone. My name is Eric, I am one of the pastors here at Abide Church. I will be taking the next few weeks to preach through Luke chapter 15. This is a continuation of the series we have been in on Jesus’ teaching through parables. I am really excited that I got this chapter…

I could stand up here this morning and preach out of Mark 16:15 on “The Great Commission” and try to relay to you the definitive points of that command. I could go through all three of Paul’s Missionary Journeys and tell you what he accomplished. But what I feel led to do this morning is give you a brief…

Last week we began a new series called Created for Significance. I want to begin this week by telling you once again that you are significant in God’s Kingdom. You have a place in His kingdom. You have an important role to play. Today, I want to ask each of you a question. What’s really important to…

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” This is often called Holy Week. Not my favorite term. During this time many of you have spent time considering what happened in Christ’s life during each of the days leading up to His crucifixion and resurrection. How much time is spent thinking…

(1980 Miracle on Ice Hockey Story. Playing for the name of the back.) At the heart of Revelation the message is to the believers in the seven churches that John is writing too in chapters 2 and 3. The book of Revelation has many things to say about God’s people, and that is why we would consider this…

Intro We need to be people who serve so that people can Know Jesus. Last week we learned the why’s we need to share our faith. It’s our calling. People need the Lord. People want the Lord. I once was lost. We learned that the biggest factor in someone know Jesus is us. Look for the moments Jesus gives…

Discouraging times Crooked and perverse generation ( Php2:15 ) Man has traded the truth for lies ( Rom1:23 ) - Even the church can be discouraging Barna reports 3,500 people leave the church a day, 1.2m will leave the church in the next year Disunity, church splits, quarreling Gossip (Transition) Who…

Luke 15:1-10 Intro : As I was washing clothes Friday, I noticed a few pennies lying in the bottom of the washing machine. I thought, “I should reach in there and get those pennies.” Instead, I let them ride around in the washer one more time. As I walk through the house, I usually see pennies lying here…

We are on Christ’s mission to seek and save the lost. Intro Kids: What is a mission? It’s when you’re given a job to do. A special assignment, like being a secret agent who needs to break into the vault, or a soldier who needs to take out the enemy base, or an explorer who needs to find a new route over…

Countdown Video: “Fear Not” 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…

There is a story told of a wealthy man… He wore a tailored European suit that fit perfectly in the large white stone house overlooking Lake Zurich.... He was an educated man… able to speak fluently in 3 languages… He was an executive with an international company headquartered in Switzerland… He loved…

1 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire, 3 So David and his men came to the city, and there it was, burned with fire; and their wives, their sons, and their daughters had…

Hiking in Colorado Several years ago - hiking with a friend in north Wyoming Hatchet - for protection A couple of years ago at family reunion Hiked up with the kids Went with people - didn’t take my gun Paid attention to the people - lost in conversation Didn’t pay attention to the details Came to a…

Text: “Rejoice with me” ( Luke 15:6 ). Scripture Reading: Luke 15:1–7 15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So he told them this parable: 4 “What man of you, having…

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. The Lord is coming back, soon! I don’t care what one’s view of second coming of Jesus is, to some extent. What is essential for us to remember…

When Sin Exiles You from God Psalm 137 Psalm 137 is a vivid picture of the soul wrenching despair that God’s people felt as they were in captivity. Psalm 136 and 137 being back to back is a crazy roller coaster of emotions. Psalms 136 is exuberant and joyful in praise for their deliverance from captivity.…

I am so glad to be back in this church today It feels like the first time in forever! I want to thank everyone for their prayers for me I was about as sick as I had ever been We are looking at doing another fellowship opportunity with Salem Oct 30th. Chili cook off Hayride Maybe a trunk-or-treat Pastoral…

Good morning everyone! My name is Eric and I am one of the pastors here at Abide church. I am privileged to be able to share the word with you today, this sermon series through the book of Acts has been such a blessing. This week we are in Acts chapter 20, and I am going to start by inviting the kids…

We sang a version of Amazing Grace a few minutes ago. There is a line within that is true: Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind, but now I see. We haven’t become wretched. We’ve always been wretched. Yes, from Adam’s fall, we’ve been…

Revelation 2:1-7 As we concluded chapter one, we observed our Lord standing in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks or the seven churches of Asia Minor. The significance of these seven churches can be seen in the chart on our introductory notes. Overview of the Seven Churches Practically Viewed…

Lost Sons and Lost Daughters Coming Home for Lent Luke 15:11–24 (ESV) 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger…

Leave the 99 for the one. 2 Both the Pharisees and the scribes began to grumble, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So He told them this parable, saying, 4 “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open pasture…

As we go to the Lord in prayer tonight we can pray for many things, but can we prioritize souls? Let’s pray there will be a mighty harvest next Sunday as Christians do something they may not normally do — invite people to church. Consider 10 reasons to pray for souls to be saved: Jesus Came to Seek and…