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Intro Last week we spoke about , Hope, Peace,Joy and Love The same topics that we preach during Advent - leading up to Christmas Paul now moves from Justification ( our standing with God) to Sanctification Growing and being more like Jesus. This Chapter really deals with “Freedom”. Lets read it and talk…

Criticism of being Christ-centric, New Testament emphasizing Hymn: “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. I am weak, but Thou art strong, Jesus, keep me from all wrong, I’ll be satisfied as…

To understand what “Perfected in Christ” means, we must first understand what the word “Perfect” means. [Perfection] is the devoting, not a part but all our soul, body and substance to God. John Wesley Perfection is a condition of wholeness or purity. In many cases, this results from bringing something…

Introduction One of the greatest changes in animals is that of a worm to a butterfly. It is always on the topic of study as a child because it creates a great wonder of how this happens. I looked it up this week and discovered there are 4 stages of life for a butterfly. Simply put, and I know some of…

1 T here is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through…

Happy New year everyone! With a new year starting today what is usually on the minds of most people is a chance for new beginnings. “New beginnings don’t start with a turning of a calendar page. New beginnings start with turning to Jesus” Becoming a Christian is not making a new start in life; it is…

Restart People regularly look for a restart in all kinds of things; Yet the greatest restart we could ever create is fleeting when compared to our restart with Christ, Here we see Paul explaining how everyone has access to the ultimate restart - Christ crucified; Paul tells the Church at Galatia how…

Introduction What does it mean to be a Christian? A key phrase in the New Testament (especially used in Paul’s letters to the churches: “in Christ.” In today’s Bible Study, we will examine this phrase from Paul’s letter to the Ephesians—and the benefits of “being” in Christ. 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ…

Expectations of Growth Embedded in all life ++Desire to grow ++Pathway of growth Everything grows ++Plant life grows together ++Animal life grows apart Humanity is different Man has the capacity ++To grown in community ++To grow in isolation Man is not limited in this way God has given him the power…

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…

18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it…

I still remember driving up the entrance. Sprawling green grass and topiary bushes dotting the way. Once at the entrance I found a place to park and made may way through the door. My gaze was met with an entryway that screamed opulence. From the dining area down to my left, and a richly comfortable library…

Introduction Alright, you ready? Big question, big question. Who are the two most important people who have ever lived in the history of the world? First one, Jesus, yeah. Even if you’re new, there’s a layup, okay? I’m like the teacher who gives you an easy one before crushing you, alright. So, the most…

Pre-Intro We’ve been looking at Colossians when I’ve had to opportunity to preach. The last time we looked at Colossians together in February, we looked at the end of chapter 1, into the beginning of Chapter 2. We saw that Christ is Supreme in the growth of the Church - we saw the burden that Paul had…

Luke 19:1-10 As Christians, we realize that we are to walk in the love of Christ, we are to walk in the footsteps of Christ. We need to look at his life and analyze it at times to more fully follow after him. Like you and I, Jesus liked to do lots of things in life. He always, as he conducted himself,…

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…

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…

And this is the testimony: that God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:12 1 John 5:9–12 For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for…

I. SHOULD WE CONTINUE IN SIN? Romans 6:1–2 (ESV) 1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! II. WE HAVE DIED TO SIN. Romans 6:2 (ESV) — 2 …How can we who died to sin still live in it? Romans 6:2b (ESV) 2 How can we who died to sin still live in it? Tim Keller…

SERIES - Life is a Journey INTRO: This morning we are starting a new series called, “Life is a Journey” Life is a journey. Each of us has a road to walk and decisions to make. The Christian road a difficult one to walk. But walking with Jesus and staying focused on Him will fill your heart and life.…

Introduction What is purpose? Directions or goals we personally set. What is our purpose in life? Is it to become the next millionaire? Is it to be a dedicated and devoted spouse? Is it to be a disciplined employee? Is it to be the best parent to your children that you can be? If we spend time, though,…

H. aving a foundation Life Changing Experience Another part of having a foundation is having a “life changing” experience. Remember, we don’t offer an empty practicing of religion, but an experience that changes lives! We use the term life changing for all kinds of superficial things. Maybe a meal we…

As we proceed through the new year, we want to prepare you for live the life God has for you in 2024. So let me ask, How many of you beside me would like to change something this year in your life? Your situation? If you can’t think of anything that needs to change, ask your spouse. We all need to change…

I. A NEW REALITY IN CHRIST 1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 1 And you…