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Prepare the Way Several years ago, I was used to train dogs. In that business, I got to work with all types of trainers. I worked with search and rescue dogs, drug dogs, and even some agility dogs. Even though I knew what they could do, it was still amazing to see them work. They would know where to…

Today, we begin week 4 of our series that is taking us through Luke’s writing in both the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. So far we have gone through chapters 1 and 2. If you have not been doing so, please read through the books of Luke and Acts with us. These messages on Sunday morning will mean…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Title and start Catch.. Lucien of Antioch (an early Christian believer) said, ‘A…

Prayer is coming into communication with the living and active God... Prayers moves us from the: Physical to the Spiritual Temporal to the Eternal From self-focus to God-focus This week we are going to look at the NT How Not to Pray 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Bible memory And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Title Catch- What do angels get to see that we do not? Angels are amazing They are said to…

The Son of God A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through Facebook and came across a post in one of the pastor’s groups that I’m in. And though it’s not super surprising I was somewhat taken aback by what I saw. This is the image I saw This image is disturbing. There was a survey done by called “The State…

No fanfare We get to another significant event in the New Testament, in the life and times of Jesus today. There was no fanfare publically before the birth of Jesus - only after it There was no fanfare of Jesus childhood - just a mention at 12-years old of knowledge, favor and obedience There is no fanfare…

John the Baptist passed the baton to Jesus after he correctly identifies him as the Messiah, God With Us. We finished up Matthew Chapter 3 in our Series on The Gospel of Matthew.

If there was one woman in the bible that we could say stood out, and was most recognized, and most memorable, who would we say it was? Mary Of all the extraordinary women in Scripture, one stands out above all others as the most blessed, most highly favored by God, and most universally admired by women.…

I. Introduction Update on life I’l be taking the new role of senior pastor at a grace called Grace Bible Church of Cedar Ridge It is in Grass Valley, California, which is about 1 hour north of Sacramento Beautiful area that we’re excited to move to And our family was welcomed well, so we’re super excited…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2.Memory verse For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Title What are some valuable ministry tasks people do? Chris Mueller writes "Women thought being a godly woman meant they must be a ministry speaker, write books…

For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God. You, however, are not in the flesh but in the…

Luke’s Defense Of The Messiah Luke is proving Jesus is the Messiah his first piece of evidence is prophecy and John the Baptist testimony next we have Jesus’ baptism God opening up heaven and speaking about His son Now we are going to have the royal lineage proving that Jesus is the one promised so he…

Isaiah prophesied many times about Jesus, and one of those prophecies was this: There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might,…

The Baptism Of Jesus Jesus came to John to be baptized Why? Why did John agree? As Jesus came out of the water He prayed V 21 Jesus was always in the habit of prayer to communicate with the Father here Jesus is at the beginning of His ministry As Jesus is praying we see, or Hear the trinity The Father…

12 Therefore, just as tsin came into the world through one man, and udeath through sin, and vso death spread to all men5 because wall sinned— 13 for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but xsin is not counted where there is no law. 14 Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over…

Last week we talked about John the Baptist, the man who lived in the wilderness preaching a message of repentance because the kingdom of heaven was at hand. His whole purpose was to prepare the people for the coming of the Messiah, who was coming after him. His arrival was imminent. John’s goal was to…

Recap of Last Week Subtitle: The Reality of Repentance Big Idea: Sincere repenters seek ways to live anew When repentance is preached, There are spontaneous responses Egotistic people become benevolent Malcontents find fulfillment This Morning we focus on 15-17 Big Idea: Preachers of the Gospel must…

“See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil. If you obey the commandments of the Lord your God that I command you today, by loving the Lord your God, by walking in his ways, and by keeping his commandments and his statutes and his rules, then you shall live and multiply, and the Lord…

Some of you have heard me tell a story before of my first year preaching, when a lady decided she needed to have a sit-down with me and tell me my sermons were accusatory. She went on to tell me that in a recent sermon, I had used the word repentance 39 times! Now, in that sermon, I was preaching from…

Introduction: Today there are an estimated 8 billion people in the world. During Jesus’ time there was an estimated 200-250 million. Both are pretty big numbers. Obviously there are many more today. But as we look at the scores of people over the centuries we can’t help but overwhelmed. There have been…

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II. ONE TRUE GOD: existing eternally as three persons - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit ( Luke 3:22 ; Matt 28:19 ; II Cor 13:14 ). [One True God ( Deut 6:4 ; Isa 44:6 ). This tri-unity is clearly set forth in the form and formula of Christian baptism ( Matt 28:19-20 ).] 1. The God Who Is. how…

People don’t take outsiders seriously unless they see that you identify with them in some meaningful way. You might have had an experience where you didn’t belong and you knew it. I remember being invited to a party at the Patriots Motorcycle Clubhouse at Narangba. The real estate agent through whom…

Announcements Are there any announcements? Revelation Bible study Thursday 2/10 @ 6pm, hope to see you there! After next week’s service, we will have our annual business meeting after church. Communion Good morning and welcome to First Community Church where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth, one…