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Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless…

1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath.” 3 He said to them, “Have you not…

Men Who Met God November 5, 2023 Isaiah 6:1-7 Secular: Beneath the Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School is an undecorated prayer chamber. Some refer to it as the catacombs. The octagonal room rises to an immense height. Its unadorned walls are broken only by small openings for light. As we approach…

Intro Last week we began looking at this passage in to book of Luke where Jesus is warning the Pharisees and lawyers. The Pharisees and lawyers are both very religious groups. Seeking to know and follow the law. The difference between the two types of people were that the Pharisees were adding a lot…

Wedding Clothes Now when the Pharisees 38 heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, 39 they assembled together. 40 And one of them, an expert in religious law, 41 asked him a question to test 42 him: “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” 43 Jesus 44 said to him, “ ‘ Love 45 the Lord…

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)?

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Good morning church. Open your Bibles with me this morning to 1 Thessalonians 5 verse 12. Now let me explain my controversial title to this morning’s message. Commands for Christians. Now some of you might look at that title and think how is that controversial, and then there…

Introduction This Torah Portion goes from Numbers 22:2-25:9 Last Torah portion we spoke of the Red heifer being all about sanctification, and purification After the event of the red heifer we spoke about last Torah portion, the children of Israel had taken some territory, coming to Kadesh ( a sacred…

It can be a problem for many people today to describe God as Father. Some never knew their father, others were abandoned by theirs, and still others were abused. For these people the term ‘father’ carries a lot of negative feelings. The truth is that our earthly fathers are human just as we are and even…

32221Invitation to Worship - Pastor Adam Worship - Eden Message - Pastor Adam In 2017 a Navy seal named Jocko Willink released a book titled Discipline equals freedom - which quickly became a New York Times best seller - the concept being that as you apply discipline to your life, in the little things…

This year one of the things that I am most excited about is to help our church grow in our love for God. I want to help men and women and our students and children know what deep discipleship is all about. We want to have a passion for God and His Word because without it we won’t know how to function…

THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS I. Jesus instructs concerning discipleship (14:25–27). a. Regarding the candidate’s family (14:25–26): i. What does it mean to Hate our family or loved ones? ii. Matt 10:34-39 iii. Matt 12:46-50 1. We must place Jesus above them. a. We must place the Will of God…

Obedience in correction has brought us to being prepared, ready and matured for God's blessing to overtake us. Expect big things in 2022 - only stay humble; desiring the presence of God.

Religion or Relationship?

Attributes of Jesus 14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. The Amen- personal name for Christ, means “verity” and implies certainty. The idea is credibility or certainty that what this person says will…

12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted. Our theme for the year helps us with this implementation of New Attitude 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and…

Unto thee, O Lord , do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, Let not mine enemies triumph over me. Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: Let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. Shew me thy ways, O Lord ; teach me thy paths. Lead me in thy truth, and teach…

Pharisees (Φαρισαῖος, Pharisaios ). Members of a Jewish party that exercised strict piety according to Mosaic law. The Pharisees were a sect within early Judaism, becoming active around 150 bc and enduring as a distinct party until being subsumed into the Rabbinic movement around ad 135. Introduction…

Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction: In 1996, the year that I graduated from high school, Tupac Shakur released a song titled, “Only God Can Judge Me.” The sentiment expressed in the lyrics was that everyone else should get out of his business. OF course, though he acknowledged that only God could judge him,…

2 We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, 3 remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, 6 And you became imitators…

Intro 18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. We want to build a good foundation. Honest Life Changing Relationships Today I want to talk about small groups. Normal human nature doesn’t like…

Sunday, February 3, 2021 Tony Padgett 10 Greek Words Christians Should Know Adelphos: Brother

Introduction Expositional Observations Teaching tailored to the crowd that followed Jesus and to His Disciples v.1 Jesus provides instruction vv. 2-3 Jesus issues rebuke vv. 4-7 Jesus erects guard rails vv. 8-10 Preaching Points Appreciate Oxymoronic Descriptions v.11 It is in this verse that we gain…

Two days from now you have the opportunity to be a part of making history. On November 3 we will choose the next president of the USA as well as many other state offices. Who should you choose? Whether it is the presidential election, state elections, or our local elections I cannot support one candidate…

Matt 23:1-12 ; 23-28 Jesus publicly condemns the Pharisees (23:1–12). 1. The wickedness of these men (23:1–7) a. They do not practice what they preach (23:1–3). b. They place heavy burdens upon the people (23:4). c. They do everything for show (23:5, 7). d. They demand to occupy the place of prominence…