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Weddings At a wedding, my granddaughter Melissa asked, “Why is a bride always dressed in white?” “Because white represents happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life,” I replied. Her next question was: “Then why is the groom dressed in black?” - Clara Null I was watching my five-year-old granddaughter…

We have been studying the method of relational or friendship evangelism. Last time we looked at the Master Evangelist, Jesus, and developed some principles that we can implement into our own lives. The principles of evangelism: 1. curiosity aroused; 2. problem pointed out; and then (maybe), 3. the answer…

Teri Leinbaugh story [1001 Quotes, Illustrations & Humorous Stories from Edward K. Rowell] BFF - Best Friends Forever friend — noun. a person you know well and regard with affection and trust. (Facebook friend may or may not meet this definition. Better labeled “connection”) companion — noun. a person…

(S) — INTRO — Familial characteristics Thomas…Dan, Mark... Why? Come from the same DNA — Adopted son/daughter Series — Followers of Jesus — Adopted into his sonship as God’s children You are his dear children — There is a familial likeness — Created in His image — Made for this — Holy (yikes) Ephesians…

Exegetical Point: Homiletic Point: Intro There are 7 “I am” Statements in John, what are they? Jesus has said: I am the Bread of Life I am the Light of the World I am the Door of the Sheep I am the Good Shepherd I am the Resurrection and the Life I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life Now... I am the…

Scripture Reference: 17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Friends is one of those words that has lost much of its meaning. We have thousands of “friends” on social media, but many of them are people we hardly see and barely know. Even before Facebook, the term “friend”…

Hospitality is the act of making space for guests, visitors, or strangers, and extending to them the privileges of family; biblical hospitality focuses on how we will live as God’s people in relationship with people who are different from us.

Give me your definition of a friend. Erma Bombeck said, “A friend doesn’t go on a diet because you are fat.” Others have said, “A friend will go on liking you, no matter how successful either of you become,” and “A friend sees the best in you, even when you’re not showing it.” Friends are those people…

Countdown Video Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside as we come…

Four things to see: 1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” It’s what you would do if you were Jesus 3 Then Jesus told them this parable: 4 “Suppose one of you…

Let me begin with a statement that sums up Floyd Schneider’s approach to evangelism. What could be more basic to evangelism than the Bible? Or more effective in leading people to faith in Jesus Christ than reading – simply reading – God’s Word with them? Read Foreword evangelism account. The Experience…

Many years ago I began a sales career. I needed few things: appropriate attire, a respectable looking automobile, and a good map. Thomas Brothers’ Maps, were in my opinion, the best. Nowadays many of use the GPS Maps App on our smartphones. The other day I had an occasion to use mine. I was meeting a…

Introduce self... Pray... Starting the book of 1 John. Lots of ways to approach a new book... Who is John? Why should we listen to him? Sometimes we forget this was written by real people who lived real experiences. 6 reasons to listen to John (1) John was an eye witness From the beginning… stability…

No Greater Love John 15:12–15 (ESV) 12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for the servant…

Evil schemes are no match for God's shelter!

We are reminded that Christ has graciously removed the burden of the Law. We are encouraged to seek out pure, sound doctrine.

Scripture Reading: Eccl 4:7-12 Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. I’m glad that God has given us friends. Can you imagine life without friends. Now, I know what it is like to have no friends, and I know what it is like to have a few friends, but never an…

Seek Godly Counsel One of the ways God leads us to right choices is through godly counsel. 14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. 22 Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. 18 Plans are established by counsel; by wise…

I . Intro . Reminder ( Titus 3:3-7 ) A . I have trouble remembering things . 1. Any of you notice that? 2. I don’t know why but sometimes things just slip my mind. 3. There have been times when I did not remember what I went into the kitchen for. B . I think it’s scientifically safe to say that the older…

Good morning, Gateway Chapel! Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4 1 Make a joyful noise to the Lord , all the earth! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! 3 Know that the Lord , he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter…

Introduction: Priority. The word means to take precedence or urgency. It is the state of being in superiority or rank. It refers to something that is very important and must be addressed before other things. This word has become more and more popular as of late. We hear people talk about priorities in…

Inform Yourself In order to discern God’s leading we should seek to gain as much information as possible about the situation. The Bible is full of examples and principles that merge God’s will with adequately-informed judgment. Examples? A person who makes a pronouncement without listening to the facts…

Introduction I loved visiting the mount of Olives because this place had such a significant part of Christ ministry on earth. Teaching the Disciples: This is the place where Jesus Spent many hours teaching His disciples many things Including the Olivet discourse in which He spoke about the signs of the…

I don’t know about you guys, but I feel like we study and teach and preach from the New Testament a lot more than we do from the Old Testament. Is that something you guys have noticed or is it just me? I was thinking about that on my drive back from a circuit meeting this past week and I think we might…