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Introduction Tonight we continue our exploration into the book of Colossians, and in doing so, will finish out the first chapter of this epistle to the church at Colosse. (Recap) (Previous Messages in the Colossians Series) ‘For the Faithfulness of Epaphras’ - Col. 1:1-8 In that message, we looked at…

What Is a Worldview? Beginning a new series on developing a biblical worldview over next several weeks. You may have never heard of a worldview? Just what is it? Most definitions of worldview start here: A worldview is a set of basic beliefs , a more or less organized (and most people’s worldviews are…

Where Did We Come From? We are in week two of a series on Developing a Biblical Worldview. We’re looking at God’s perspective on life. What life is really like. Seeing life from God’s point of view. And seeing the error in unbiblical worldviews because they have tremendous influence over your life. Just…

This is a general statement I have heard through the years from believers that go to other churches that may have been in a more traditional baptist type church when they were younger. “I was never happy.” “I never had a good view of myself.” “I never was free.” “Now I don’t feel guilty anymore.” The…

I wanted to take a session to discuss and revisit something we’ve talked about before in our series on the Supernatural by Dr. Michael Heiser. This will come up again later in the Fall on our study over Genesis. And that is the concept of Cosmology. I think one of the biggest problems in the Western…

What are the characteristics of Jesus as described in the Book of Colossians? How should we view philosophy that isn't according to Christ? How are Christ and Christians "full"?

Introduction Tonight we’re going to ask the question… Are you Spoiled? (Ill.) Question: What is the first thing that you think of when you hear the word ‘Spoiled’? I think of two things: Children & Milk. Children: Whiny, malcontent, aggravating & in need of a good whooping Milk: Sour, Stinky, not fit…

Taking the Bible's Own Context Seriously In this second episode of the series on Bible study, we will discuss what interpreting the Bible “in context” really means — taking the Bible’s own primitive context seriously. Rather than filter the Bible through creeds dating from the 17th and 18th centuries,…

Genesis 13:1-18 1 So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, he and his wife and all that belonged to him, and Lot with him. 2 Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver and in gold. 3 And he went on his journeys from the Negev as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning,…

Date of issue: 1378 The most famous of structural failures has to be the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Situated behind the Pisa Cathedral, and known simply as the Tower of Pisa, the tower was originally built to house the bell of the Pisa Cathedral complex. The tower was built on an entirely unstable foundation.…

Introduction: There is something about a sunrise that is captivating. My family really enjoys being able to see sunrises. Where we live, we are able to normally see a beautiful sunrise most clear mornings. Watching the colors and the contrasts gives us one more reason to be captivated by God. The beauty…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to First Community Church, where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. We are so glad that each and everyone of you are here today both here in the sanctuary and in the sanctuary of your own home. Know that if you are watching at home and cannot…

Scripture Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the…

OFFENSE IS A TERM USED to describe anger or hurt caused by someone else’s words or actions. Offenses are unavoidable in this life, whether perceived or intentional. As Apostolic Pentecostals, we believe the Bible provides us with guidance on how to handle offense in our lives. Jesus told the disciples,…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to First Community Church, where we worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth one verse at a time. Thank you for that message of music. If this is your first time here, we give a a double welcome. We hope that you enjoy your time with us and that the Lord speaks to…

Mention Caleb and Taylor update For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places . Today, I have five truths for us to hold on to because... The…

Timeline of Events The Apostles (33 AD–90 AD) They were largely One-God Jews. After the era of the apostles, who were One-God believers, Greek philosophy began to be merged with Christianity. Post Apostolic Fathers (90–140 AD) They were Greek and Latin Bishops that were well versed in Platonism and brought…

How Do I Know What's True? We currently in a series on “Developing A Biblical Worldview” We’ve defined a “worldview” as a set of basic beliefs , a more or less organized (and most people’s worldviews are less organized) system of assumptions and values because people’s thoughts tend to develop patterns…

Today we come to our final topic in this short series we’ve been walking thru... THRU the month of May... A series that has seen us dive into: Prayer Water Baptism Giving and Missions…so far And now - TODAY - we come to - Discipleship And i think it’s THIS topic of Discipleship that is meant to speak…

God’s Plan of Salvation 1. He Chooses: Election 2. He Guarantees: Predestination 3. He Pays: Atonement 4. He Frees: Redemption 5. He Renews: Regeneration Five Views of God’s Plan of Salvation 6. Adoption: Human Perspective 7. Justification: Legal Perspective The Dilemma Ignorance = Condemnation Knowledge…

Israel Really quite a small peace of land that is insignificant to most nations of the time. Five Distinct Geographical Divisions THE EASTERN HILLS. These fertile hills made areas like Bashan (in the north) and Gilead (further south) legendary for their grain, cattle, wine, olives, and timber. But the…

READ: Josh 24:14-18 “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord . And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord , choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your…

Today, we are continuing our series called Jesus is Greater. Does anyone know what an idol is? When we think of idols we think of small statues that people worship. The truth is an idol can be anything that people place above their relationship with God. 3 “You shall have no other gods before me. This…

Words of Wisdom Paul elaborates on (v. 17) what they should be focused on…what they should be guided by... Notice two categories of people, wisdom, and response... What are the two categories of people ? (vv. 18-19) Stated (v. 18) Those who are perishing Unbelievers - the course they are on, their current…

JRR Tolkien penned the world renowned Lord of the Rings. In his imagination, he created fabulous lands and creatures within with their own ethic, language, and purpose. One kingdom of creatures was the dwarfs. These were not the Snow White, dumpy, goofy creatures from Disney. These were the short, but…