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Intro: Ephesians 4:17 (KJV 1900) 17 This I say therefore , and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, In the first phrase of verse 17 , there is a word that beckons to focus our attention backward. It is the word “therefore.” Anytime you…

1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3 “Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.” 4 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord…

As we begin our study of 1 Peter, we find Peter giving a powerful portrait of what it means to be an exile.

Third John is a portrait of the early church, almost like a family photo (with the focus being on three or four individuals). I couldn’t help myself; I assembled some of my favorite family photos, courtesy of the World Wide Web. [Family Photo Slideshow] The early church wasn’t without its problems; the…

Well Done Matthew 10:40–42 (ESV) “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous…

Good afternoon! It's a joy to gather once again in the presence of our Lord. Today, we embark on a journey of discovery, delving into the profound depths of Scripture to behold the Lamb of God. As we enter into this exploration, I invite you to open your hearts and minds, for we are about to uncover…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is taken from Luke 5:12-26 : While he was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will;…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is taken from Luke 6:1-11 On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands. But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?” And Jesus…

Sermon Number 1 : The Lamb Promised Series Introduction : As we enter this Christmas season, it is a good time for us to reflect on the reason for this season. Our society has embraced this season as a time of merchandise, parties and foolish observances. People spend money they do not have to buy gifts…

Jesus and his disciples were invited to a wedding. Jesus’ mother Mary was helping see that things were taken care of under the master of the banquet. Mary became concerned when during the multi-day event, the wine ran out. That would have been a huge embarrassment and could be seen as a possible sign…

Trophies For Everyone 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had received the five talents went at once…

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. The mercies of God put genuine love on full display. Paul's writings in Romans 12 paint for us a clear portrait of Christian living. His work leaves us feeling overwhelmed, for we see what we are to be, Christ. Predestined to Christ-likeness are…

My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. Put away…

Look to the Lamb.

One Body Many Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:12–28 (ESV) 12 For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—and all were made to drink of…

Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession, who was faithful to him who appointed him, just as Moses also was faithful in all God’s house. For Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses—as much more glory as…

As we introduced last Sunday, our theme for 2020 is “Complete in Christ.” And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: If we are complete in Christ, it would seem appropriate then that we take the opportunity to learn about Him - about Christ. The beginning of the gospel…

Come To Worship Has anyone here ever been to the Grand Canyon? How about somewhere else that took about 14-15 hours to drive to? Every year Amy goes to Wisconsin to see her family and it is about that far. Now imagine making that trip on the back of a camel. Last week we started a new series called “Come…

Luke 12:51–59 (CSB) 51 Do you think that I came here to bring peace on the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. 52 From now on, five in one household will be divided: three against two, and two against three. 53 They will be divided, father against son, son against father, mother against daughter,…

READ Matt 21:1-11 . The Triumphal Entry (2min) Timing: Preparation for passover bedichat chamets (cleansing) preparation of the sacrificial lamb right on time- arrangement for the donkey 1. Palm Waving Masses (7min)(v 1-5) Those gathered in fulfillment of ancient prophecy ( Dan. 9 ) 9 Rejoice greatly,…

Live for God, fully present to the moment and the people you encounter.

Summary In Jude 11-13 , the author continues his portrayal of, and warning against, false teachers using three archetypal Old Testament episodes of rebellion and sin. In these verses, Jude compares the false teachers and their content to the rebellion of Cain ( Gen 4 ), the betrayal of Balaam ( Num 22-25…

Jesus emerges from the grave as the victor over death and hell. Exploration of 1 Corinthians 15 . looking at the significance of the Resurrection of Jesus Jesus Redeems “Death” Hebrews 2:14 “14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that…

Reality of spiritual realm, warfare Jesus is systematically reclaiming spiritual territory from the enemy READ Mark 5:1–13 . Mark 5:1-13 Living among the dead Resistant To Restraint addiction- given over desire to be unshackled ( Ps. 2 ) Crying out and Cutting “…not just what happened, but what always…

The blindness of Bartimaeus READ Mark 10:46-52 . total blindness life-long? defines him as a beggar Alcoholic/Druggie “Bar Crowd” Suicide Survivor Abused/Abuser Eating Disorder Mentally/Emotionally Unhealthy Divorced Prodigal child Bartimaeus “Sees” Bartimaeus CRIES OUT! The people rebuke CRAB BUCKET-…