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John 13:1-20 We continue our look at the passages in John that contain the Verily, Verily statements from Jesus. Today we want to look here at John 13:1-20 . In this passage, we find the disciples with Jesus in the upper room having just finished the Last Supper. Jesus, you can sense by the language…

It is hard to believe we are half through with our fruits of the spirit already. Today we find ourselves on Goodness. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. By this time I love the…

The Anti-Defamation League, which tracks anti-Semitic behavior nationwide, found 2,717 incidents in 2021. That's a 34 percent rise from the year before and averages out to more than seven anti-Semitic incidents per day. Jonathan Greenblatt is the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League and author of the recent…

With No Hindrances A picture of encumbering clothing that needs to be removed Lay Aside Every weight Things that distract us from the race Mark 4:19 “ but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches and the desires for other things enter in and choke the word, and it proves unfruitful.” 1…

God gives His unfailing strength to those who trust and wait on Him.

Hebrews 10 challenges us to move on, to dig in, and stay true to Jesus Christ.

Opening Illustration: “Ignace Jan Paderewski - He was a prodigy pianist and composer. He entered the Warsaw Conservatory at age 12 and by 18 he was appointed as a professor. He was a Master piano composer and concert performer, mesmerizing audiences across Europe and America. The legend is told that…

God promises continual support for his people, particularly when they become weary, depressed or disillusioned.

Paul's letter of encouragement to the Thessalonian believers includes a blueprint for faithful living. By following God's plan, these believers could see the impact God had in store for them. We can apply the same plan and see the impact of our faithfulness, too.

Good morning! I am sorry that our speaker this morning, Missionary Bob Holloway, became sick and unable to come. So, rather than hear about reaching unreached peoples in Peru, we will think about reaching unreached people every where. How? By the giving of God’s indescribable Gift. PRAYER TEXT: 2 Corinthians…

A Christian is like a tea bag—not much good until it has gone through hot water. Michael P. Green, 1500 Illustrations for Biblical Preaching (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2000), 363. Have you ever gone through a particularly difficult trial or dark valley and wondered “Lord what did I do that was THAT…

FOOLISH FAITH?

SLIDE 1-2 There’s a song I remember singing when I was in high school and college and is in our hymnal today. The song is titled “Open Our Eyes, Lord.” We sing it occasionally. The lyrics go: Open our eyes Lord We want to see Jesus To reach out and touch Him And say that we love Him Open our ears Lord…

Nachfolge in der Praxis Philipper 1,9–11 (NLB) 9 Ich bete darum, dass eure Liebe zueinander noch tiefer wird und dass sie an Erkenntnis und Einsicht zunimmt. 10 Denn ihr sollt imstande sein zu erkennen, worauf es ankommt, damit ihr rein und vorbildlich vor Christus steht, wenn er wiederkommt, 11 und…

Dear Congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, What do you stand for? Bob Dylan sang, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. This passage alla bout what you stand for, and based on what you stand for what you can expect to happen before God and man. But ht eproblem is that the ain character…

Diamond formation Karen and I have celebrated fourteen years of marriage. November marked fifteen years since I proposed to her. I used a family heirloom engagement stone set in a new ring for our engagement. Karen still has that ring, though she does not still have her wedding band. That was lost six…

As Christians, we understand our call to follow Christ and live for Him, but we can also become preoccupied with the cares of this fallen world. Today’s text helps us flesh out what it means to live by the Spirit of Christ indwelling us. Peter gives us a pattern of self-denial that allows God’s grace in us to be on full display.

The Holy Spirit is the 3rd person of the Trinity and brings all believers into the group that was once reserved for only prophets, priests and kings. He comes alongside those who believe and encourages us as we seek to live out our purpose in this world.

By Pastor Glenn Pease On a dark November day in 1884 the people of Chicago passing over the bridge near Clark street were surprised. Below them at the dock was a ship piled high with Christmas trees of all sizes. The news raced through the city, and soon there were reporters there sensing a story, and…

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07/14/2009 The Miracle of Growth Knox 16 PC 483/655/626 Psalm 20 Mark 4:26-34 OOPS! When it comes to sharing the gospel, it is not our responsibility to determine in advance who will be receptive and to withhold the message seed from anybody else. Fred Craddock illustrates this with an incident he remembered…

Date: Aug. 30, 1998 Where: SHMC Theme: Social Status, Humility & the Kingdom of God Scripture: Luke 14:1,7-14 Worship Leader: Henry Kliewer German Einleitung: Walter Langelotz There is no limit to what we will do to make ourselves big and powerful. Even our generosity can be a way of making others feel…

Walking the Micah Road GEMS Sunday 051-00753 Micah 6:6-8 I. In 1953, a bushy-haired man arrived at the Chicago train station. He had come to Chicago to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. As he stepped off his train, the flashbulbs of cameras went off all around him and city officials moved forward to greet…

“THE GIVING CHURCH” - 1 Cor. 16:1-12 “Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.…

“THE GIVING CHURCH” - 1 Cor. 16:1-12 "Now about the collection for God’s people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.…