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Many of us remember a rhyme from our grade school playground: “Sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me.” We all probably know that this rhyme is not entirely true. Robert Fulghum in his book, All I Ever Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, turned that phrase a bit…

Acts 21:26-36 Last week we started a series on the Truth about Our Mindset. When we talk about our mindset, we are talking about how we literally set our minds…or what we set our minds upon. Last week we saw that we need to take every thought captive, and to bring it under obedience to the Word of God.…

Mothers day and graduation - what to preach? 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Humility - Layman’s Bible Dictionary “The opposite of arrogance and pride; an attitude which grows out of the recognition that all we are and everything we own are gifts from…

Intro Week 6 of the Book of James. James was written in a time when the church was scattered and persecuted. That’s why we are looking at it, because He is so practical about how to live. Who is wise? 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility…

Introduction E.g. Chasing the jet ski Fell off jet ski & had to keep swimming after it as it ‘snaked’ its way up the river By the time I caught it I was too exhausted and annoyed to keep going so I went back For many people happiness, contentment, satisfaction in life seems like chasing the jet ski It…

Whose Puppet Are You? If you’ll pull out your Bible and turn to the book of Proverbs. We’re in a series called No More Drama – on healthy relationships. I want us to look this weekend at who’s pushing your buttons. One of the amazing things about the drama makers in your life is how quickly they can…

Subject: No More Drama Today, we’re starting a new series called No More Drama. This series on relational health – No More Drama – we’re going to look at the drama-filled people in your life that just irritate you, and how to deal with those people. When I think of this topic, it reminds me of a preacher…

Good morning, Gateway! Psalm 34:1-6 Pray Intro I remember a car ride home with my mom from church when I was about 12 and I was a real know-it-all. Our church just got a new youth pastor, and my mom was asking me about the service. “How’d it go? What’d you think of the new guy?” “He seems nice, but I…

Signs Of An Idiot Attention Getter: Why the need for Guru’s Jordan Peterson - Male Responsibility; Dave Ramsey - Financial Responsibility; The Entire self -help section. Introduce Topic: People are looking for practical answers to real questions and problems. Scripture: Background: Challenge Audience:…

Why trouble keeps coming. How should I respond to trouble? It all works out! Really?

Do you have an anger problem? I would bet that most people, if asked, would say they have anger issues… The truth is, anger is an emotion that everyone has and it actually does serve a purpose. 26 Be angry and do not sin. Don’t let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and don’t give the devil an opportunity.…

Announcements Are there any announcements? If you would like to be on our mass email list, please fill out the card on the back of the pew and drop it in the offering box as you exit the sanctuary. The Revelation Bible Study continues this Thursday at 6pm. Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC…

28 A man without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls. Anything that’s uncontrolled eventually will destroy you. It can be eating, drinking, sex, television, chocolate, spending, pecan pie… anything that’s not controlled will eventually destroy you. So we have been looking…

Self Control 28 Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. 11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control;…

INTRODUCTION 1. The value of Proverbs is that it provides wisdom from God to guide us in every realm of life 2. Whether it be family, business, social or spiritual relationships, we find inspired advice that enables us to walk in wisdom, "redeeming the time, because the days are evil" - cf. See then…

Introduction Thank you for that wonderful song service and for everything that each one of you do to make FCC a vibrant community to worship in and with. Good morning and welcome to FCC, where we worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth one verse at a time. What a wonderful week it has been and praise…

One of the things that I have noticed over the years is how quickly people can flip you from being happy to angry. Have you ever noticed that? You could be having a great day… the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming… You feel great. And then some crazy-maker walks into your life and in about…

We want to talk about relationship health… especially as we go into the holidays. We want to be wise in our relationships. During the holidays we will either be visiting people or have people visiting us and sometimes, it can make us crazy. We have all done crazy stuff … most of the time unintentionally.…

We have looked at two important skills Ignoring the doubters How to know What’s best Today we want to look at the skill of timing. Every great accomplishment involved the element of timing. Drew Breese to Michael Thomas - timing Investments - timing musician - timing What makes a joke or story funny?…

LOVE IS NOT EASILY ANGERED 5 or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. HOW DO YOU TAME YOUR TEMPER? 1. RESOLVE To Manage It 11 A fool gives full vent to his…

Last week we looked at the great opportunity we have as Christians to display the love of God and of Christ by choosing what we say, when we say it and how we say whatever we say. The light shines brightest in the darkness and many Americans feel the darkness during this election season. What if every…

Introduction Today we come to the exhortation and encouragement in Hebrews 12 . He has reminded them what faith is and shown how in their history their ancestors were approved by their faith. Showing how they fixed their minds on the promises that were to come and that it was by faith that they lived.…

The Fruit of Patience Patience . Ability to take a great deal of punishment from evil people or circumstances without losing one’s temper, without becoming irritated and angry, or without taking vengeance. It includes the capacity to bear pain or trials without complaint, the ability to forbear under…

Intro: Rossville flood 2015 It was the day after the flood waters receded and all of the utilities were turned back on. We had no hot water because of the water tank being destroyed by the flood. The main thing was to just get rid of all the sweat that was pouring off of me after our initial clean up.…

Ephesians 4:1-16 Good morning church. We are going to be in Ephesians 4 this morning, with a message entitled “Grow Up!” Now if you’re not offended by the title, hold on I’m not done. Actually, it is so easy to offend people when talking about certain things, so before we get started, we should pray…