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Series — Christ likeness — Called to pursue justice ““This is what the Lord said: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another. Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless , the foreigner or the poor . Do not plot evil against each other.’” Zechariah 7:9-10 What comes to mind when…

Rise above in Faith, Hope, and Love. Rise Above. These are words that our Father is calling us to this year of 2023. Our Father is one who rises above, so we do not have to rise above alone. He is with us and we will rise above. Hope: Luke 1:26–38 (NASB95) 26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel…

The Gift of Jesus Christmas morning is a special time of year. It’s the season when we come together to celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. On this day, as we gather with family and friends, let us reflect on the greatest gift ever given: The Gift of Jesus. Through His life and death on…

Bobby “I just want to be with Jesus” There is a similar story about Jesus that parallels this story 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he…

Today we will continue to make our way through 1 Kings... And as we break into chapter 5 - we begin to hear about the Building of the Temple. But before we get there... Let’s look back - and THINK back…to how the idea of the Temple came to be... It actually started - back in the garden. How so? If you…

Mark 16:19-20 An American Dictionary of the English Language (IMPLICATION) IMPLIC̵A´TION An implying, or that which is implied, but not expressed; a tacit inference, or something fairly to be understood, though not expressed in words; ASCEN´SION, n. [L. ascensio.] 1. The act of ascending; a rising. It…

Devotion: John 20:21 So Jesus said to them again, “Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” Overview of the Bible: A.M.P.E.C. ANTICIPATION Anticipation (Genesis – Malachi) · The entire OT is the anticipation of the coming of Jesus Christ. o The recurring theme is ‘Someone’s coming…Someone’s…

The Last Teachings of Jesus From the Last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane First, We looked as Jesus’ statement that He is the Only Way to the Father Then we spoke about: The Way of Jesus Is Obedience Last Week, We studied about the prayers God empowers us to pray, Because, When We Walk With Jesus,…

BLESSED ARE THE PEACE MAKERS

(S1) — What is heaven like? Movies/books/eyewitness accounts What will we be like in heaven? What will our day look like? Adam’s Question — Pizza? A less considered question — What will we wear? Will we have closets, lined with an abundance of heavenly garments? While the scriptures reveal much about…

Since Jesus was sinless, why did He need to be baptized? Join Pastor Steve as he looks at Mark 1:9-11.

The Disciples need reassurance of Jesus’ presence The Disciples were afraid of the threat of the Jewish leaders, to torture them into submission or stone them. Jesus came to them saying, “Peace be with you!” (vs. 19) He showed them his hands and his side, physical proof of his torture and death. The…

4 But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, When the set time had fully come…God sent His Son! God made the most magnificent decision by choosing to come in the person of Jesus! Out of His love, He chose to make His dwelling among us! He chose to enter…

The Wonder of HOPE — Jesus is the FULFILLMENT of things to come — FORGIVENESS we need — The one to FOLLOW The Wonder of PEACE — Sheep…who like us need a Shepherd Jesus CALLS us by name — LEADS us out — GATHERS us in — GOES ahead Is it Christmas yet? Anxious — Advent (waiting) — Carols? Today we jump…

AT this point in our narrative, Israel does know for sure what happens next. God had told them He would not go with them. This was for their safety because they had sinned a great sin and God was angry. Yes, they had repented of their sin. They had removed the ornaments from their bodies just as the…

Annunciation of Jesus Last week we spent time looking at the announcement of John to his Parents, Z and E. The Lord made a promise that this older and barren couple would have a child, and not only would they have a child, but that this child is going to serve a specific purpose. That purpose is to make…

30 And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. Seven ‘I Am’ Statements I Am the Bread of Life ( Jn.…

A Spectacular Failure! Let’s face it - last week was a SPECTACULAR FAILURE!! All my fault… People were ANGRY!! and told me so! I was certainly feeling like the “clay jar” that Paul describes. Certainly not like a shiny gold or silver vessel - all polished and as my grandmother used to say, “good for…

Recognizing that God is immutable, omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient is indeed significant. However, these attributes alone provide only a glimpse of what God expects from us. So, what compels us to worship beyond His unchanging, all-powerful, and infinitely knowing presence? God’s holiness Compels…

Introduction Appreciate feeling well after being sick. Relief after doing something hard. After hardship comes joy . Despair Turns into Joy vv. 1-2 Context of c 34. Discipline rebellion. Brings despair, which can feel endless. Holding breath for TV shows or movies. How much longer? The picture in this…

I. GOD MAKES FOOLISH. 1 Corinthians 1:18–20 (ESV) — 18 For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” 20 Where is the…

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.…

Intro I drove out to Fallon this week. Part of that drive is on US50. What is that road’s nickname? “The loneliest road in America” I guess all the other roads have more friends! We say things sometimes that represent an idea, but we don’t say it directly. US50 is lonely = the travelers and towns on…

The beauty of the Gospel is seen in the gracious gift of Holy Spirit to convict and comfort.