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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…

Introduction: I have entitled today’s sermon without a doubt because we sometimes fail to be real in church. We sometimes struggle to admit when there is a struggle. We sometimes struggle when there are questions we cannot find the answers to. Today’s Scripture presents an eye opening view of who Jesus…

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…

Big Idea: John was among the greatest of prophets, but the believer today is greater than John The people’s response to John the Baptist and Jesus shows us that we must be careful to: Accept God’s Word When it is hard to receive When it is graciously given Realize that God uses many teachers who have…

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…

No One Greater V 28 Jesus is praising John the Baptist saying that there is no one greater born than him not Moses Daniel or the rest of the prophets Then Jesus says that the least in the kingdom will be greater the least in the kingdom is greater than the greatest of this world people tend to admire…

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…

My prayer this morning is that you will figure out how to make some time with Jesus. Find a time and place and learn to get alone with the trinity. That is what we are going to talk about today is getting alone with Jesus. If you have your Bibles, go with me to the book of Luke. I am in chapter 7. We…

How many of you enjoy when we sing together, “Blessed Assurance”? It’s beautiful, isn’t it? Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his Spirit, washed in his blood. As many of you know, I wish I had a deep voice that could just…

Boy Crisis… best thing we can do is eat meals together… because over a family dinner is where we can talk about difficult subjects. Jesus wasn’t afraid to talk about tough topics over dinner either. 1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched.…

Chicken Crackers - can’t find the door - door should be here but it’s not In life when things should work out one way-but don’t God should do this - but doesn’t John the Baptist was absolutely certain Jesus was the Messiah Luke 1:39-41 , 57-80 John 1:29-33 , 43-45 At the same time, Jesus didn’t seem…

Faithful proclamation of Jesus' kingdom brings honor, even if the witness doubts from time to time.

Introduction We are going to see an episode in the life of Christ today that we could pass over pretty quickly, but... I hope and pray that it will teach us a lot about the person and the heart of Jesus. There tend to be two theological extremes in orthodox Christianity Rational - somewhat cold - very…

Introduction Good morning once again from the Pastor’s cave. I trust your couch is comfy this morning. You have your snacks, popcorn, or cheerios I hope you have your bible or favorite bible app handy. I’ll share a little about when and how we might be able to reopen at the end of our time together this…

Palm Sunday Foretold by the Prophets 9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, Humble, and mounted on a donkey, Even on a colt, the foal of a donkey. 22 The stone which the builders rejected…

Where do we start? 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures forever. What do we tend to fear? The unknown…

What is your Perspective Luke 7:18-35 Matt 11:1-18 John the Baptist His Perspective The Peoples Perspective The Lords Perspective (Isiah 61) Luke 4:16-19 Blessed are those who are not offended in me Parable of the Sower, the seed on rocky ground Matt 13:20-21 Conclusion Spiritual Truth is known by it…

15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. 18 Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with…

Where is the moment we needed the most You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost They tell me your blue skies fade to grey They tell me your passion's gone away And I don't need no carryin' on You stand in the line just to hit a new low You're faking a smile with the coffee to go You tell me your…

Last week we started a journey looking at spiritual gifts in the church. We specified those spiritual gifts centering on the miraculous spiritual gifts or sign gifts that Paul deals with in the church in Corinth. Last week I made the case for the belief system called cessation ism, which holds to the…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Scripture memory 27 And he who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Let’s open our bibles Catch- Times flies when you’re having fun So what makes time go by slowly. Why? Time flies over…

Isaiah 42-45 Good evening church! Just a reminder that we are transitioning back to our Growth Groups for the months of May and June, so wherever we leave off tonight, we will pick back up the first week in July and continue on through the summer with our midweek study. I’m excited to get into the Word…

Introduction: This month - we are looking at Common Ailments. We know the church is to behave as a hospital for sinners - this is a medical facility, a place where people come to receive care. The members of the church are part patient, part staff. We are all challenged with helping one another to get…

God Rest on the Seventh Day Is seven a meaningful design feature of page 1 of the Bible? The seven days just leap off the page to almost any reader. You don't have to know anything to know that there's seven days and that seems to very be very meaningful. Something that won't strike most readers who…

A Priest, A Prayer, and a Promise This morning we are going to be looking at Luke 1:5-25 . I know that if you have one of the bookmarks I made that this isn’t what is listed on there. We were supposed to get through verse 38 this morning, but both of these sections are jam pack full of beautiful nuggets…