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This is how we know that we know him: if we keep his commands. The one who says, “I have come to know him,” and yet doesn’t keep his commands, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoever keeps his word, truly in him the love of God is made complete. This is how we know we are in him: The one…

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am…

As we come to the ninth and tenth commandments today, I wonder how the last three talks have spoken to you? Hopefully you have found this opportunity to look at the ten commandments, as a helpful way of getting to know the character of God. The commandments given at Mount Sinai, to a fledgling nation,…

18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am…

I wonder…what comes to your mind when I ask the question - what does the law of God require? Mission impossible? Try, try and try again until you get over the impossibly high bar? Over the next few weeks we are going to be looking at the ten commandments in more detail. We’re goint to look at the question…

Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... What is the law? There are 613 commands given in the first 5 books of the Bible (Torah) I mistakenly often though of the list of commands as being “The Law” The Torah is often translated “the law” But it’s not just a code or list of rules It’s primarily a story. A…

15 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing…

The Departure and the command Has something bad ever led to something good? We are in the midst of passion week, actually the last night of Jesus earthly life before his being handed over. He has been anointed for His death His triumphal entry Jesus foretells his death, and manner of His death Jesus…

Good afternoon. So good to see everyone this afternoon. This afternoon as we look at 1 John 2:3-11 , we are reminded of the importance of our call to obedience as Christians. Obedience is not a popular word in our culture today, and for some of us, it may even bring up feelings of resistance or rebellion.…

New Year, Same Mission

In John 13 we find Jesus sitting down to eat his last meal with his disciples. You'd think he'd be taking the opportunity to really relax and enjoy this time. But instead he jumps up and engages in the most demeaning task imaginable (for the time): washing his disciples' feet. Why? What was the point? Join Malcolm as he unpacks why and how this menial task informs one of the core priorities of Jesus' followers.

John’s appeals An appeal, consider this as we get started. Is an appeal a plea or a command? How about in our passage we go from just an appeal, an urging, to a command. Here is where we were, first. An appeal to refrain from sin ( 1Jn2:1-2 ) An appeal to obey, keep the commands, to keep the word.( 1Jn2:3-5…

THE PROMISE OF A NEW YEAR ECCLESIASTES 12 Introduction: The name Ecclesiastes indicates “the Preacher or the Philosopher,” and this book contains the philosophy of Solomon as his mind was in conflict over the problems of life… One would summarize Solomon’s analysis of life without a heavenly purpose…VANITY.…

Commander’s Intent INTRODUCTION: SET TIMER, INTRODUCE. I’m excited to be back. This month has been extremely hectic for me . -Fort Carson, Truck breaking down, 9 days at fort Carson. -God works good into it, Lindsay and the kids ended up getting a surprise trip to colorado springs. It ended up being…

One New Man 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; 12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants…

INTRODUCTION How is the world to know that we are truly disciples of Christ, members of His body? Is it by the name we wear? Is it by having the right doctrine, organization, worship, etc.? It is certainly important to have all these things; but if we think... That by these things alone we are truly…

Is it possible to know God and to live like like the Devil? Is it possible to truly know God and have no life change? Adrian Rogers answered these questions this way: “Study the Bible to know about God. Obey the Bible to really know God” (Adrianisms, 33). The apostle John would agree. John says that…

Comfort for troubled heart Still the apostles have a hard time with all they have been told. I’m leaving Someone will betray me One will deny me All will abandon me They were given some hope, some comfort You believe in God, believe in Me I go prepare a place and I will return I am the way to the Father…

Main Idea: True Christians will display evidence of being God’s children, including right beliefs about God and holy living before God. INTRODUCTION: It is very often the case that children follow in their parents’ footsteps. We often hear the statements “like father, like son” or “she is just like her…

Today's sermon discusses the greatest commandment given to us by God - love.

Question Card Before I review last week’s message, I want to take just a few minutes to answer a question card that was turned in last Sunday morning. The question is about Colossians 3:17 . Notice that at the end of the verse it says, “giving thanks to God and the Father by him.” The question is whether…

Our Scripture lesson this morning comes from… “When the Lord your God brings you into the land that you are entering to take possession of it, and clears away many nations before you, the Hittites, the Girgashites, the Amorites, the Canaanites, the Perizzites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations…

3 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. 4 Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, 5 but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: 6 whoever…

God is All About Relationships Abraham Lived Out Faith in Relationship Abraham believed God, and it was considered righteousness. Faith in God led to a real relationship with the God of the universe. For him, it was as natural as sleep to understand God’ messages to him, even as others though he was…

We have the joy and the privilege of welcoming 2 new members into our family today. As we think about Church membership, we realize it is more than Voting at Business Meetings. It is the applicants’ declaration that they want to be a part of the family on New Life. They want to contribute to it accomplishing…