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A Song of degrees for Solomon. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows: For so he giveth his beloved sleep. Lo, children are an…

TEXT: GALATIANS 3:1-5 | DON’T BE BEWITCHED INTRO EXPLANATION : Paul passionately closed out chapter 2 with incredible verses I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved…

Where Do We need God, and where does God show up to work? Is God like a clockmaker who divinely wound the clock of existence and then uninterestedly walked away? Is God like a personal answer provider like an 8-ball with a 15-year old girl shaking it asking, “does he like me, Does he like me, does he…

(S1) Frantic text from Melissa: “Dad, are you coming home for lunch? Me: Why? Do you need me? (puff-up, smile). Melissa: Yes, there’s a huge wasp in the kitchen!” Dad’s, you understand those special moments...even if they seem insignificant at the time. Psalm 127:3 “Children are a gift from the Lord;…

Holy Ambition Hannah’s home life was sometimes hard, as she had to contend with a second wife in the marriage. 2 He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. This second wife tended to make fun of Hannah…

In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon expresses the importance of realizing that life is empty and meaningless without God. Picture this, the wisest, richest, most powerful man of that time after all he had learned, accomplished and gained said it was all pointless without God. None of it had lasting…

Our Statement on Mankind Mankind We believe mankind is created in the image of God to reflect His glory. As male and female, God commands them to take care of the earth and to populate it through the union of marriage. Because of inherited and committed sin they are spiritually dead, disobeying God and…

Idols are not always “overtly wrong”. I am NOT suggesting that idols are good but I am trying to say that some idols are not blatantly evil at first sight. And idol is anything in place of God. This is the basic definition of an idol. God’s rightful place is first above all other things. This is at the…

Announcements Are there any announcements? We are looking for volunteers that would be willing to cut the grass. Please see Pastor John... May 29 will be baptism Sunday and a Potluck to follow in celebration. So if there is anyone that has a conviction to take this leap of faith see Pastor John or the…

Introduction: ​ There’s a Mother’s Day card that, on the front, reads: “Mom, I remember that little prayer you used to say for me every day.”; When opened, the inside reads: “God help you if you ever do that again!” ​ Kids can be challenging, but they are precious gifts from God. As we celebrate Mother’s…

2 Timothy 1:5–7 (KJV 1900) 5 when I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. 6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting…

Child Dedication Ryan & Ashley Hartwig Jonas Ronald, Timothy Christopher Selah (Sayla) Joy Dawie & Alana Smit Hailey Smit Introductory Remarks to the Congregation At this point in our worship of God, we give particular attention to God’s gift of children. These Parents Ryan & Ashley along with Dawie…

Did you know that God really loves moms and kids? He does! He loves them so much that He set certain rules and regulations to care for them and to remind them of His love for them that is ultimately demonstrated through Jesus Christ. Let’s find out more as we look at this chapter in the Book of Leviticus.

What is a gift? Favor or item bestowed on someone A gift does not have attachments A gift always costs the giver, but not the receiver A gift is not in the item, but in the act 11 After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then,…

A child dedication is simply dedicating your child to or giving your child back to God. I tell my kids that it is a good thing they are past their return date or I’d take them back to the hospital. What does it mean to give your child back to God? Let me explain by giving you three reasons we do this!…

1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And He called a child to Himself and set him before them, 3 and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Whoever then…

The Father’s Care of the Wayward Son Luke 15:11-24 There are some things that are integral to this story that so apply to our lives that makes it one off the favorite of many of us. The Lord knew that which would connect with mankind and this parable is one of them. The parables are what we could a story…

You can Try to Build your Home with out God. But that Would be a bad decision. Building our Lives Only in the Lord. 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: There is none that doeth good. 1 Except the Lord build the house, they labour in…

Futility Futility Digging in sand Teaching a cat Cleaning a childs room 9 So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me. 10 And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all…

Father’s Day Father’s Day 2021 1 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 Then they came to Him, bringing…

This sermon was meant to be shared on Mothers day. But then several of us came down with Covid and we have not had services the past two weeks. That being said, I would still like to use the opening illustrations that I was originally planning to use … Two kids told their mother not to cook for Mother's…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is taken from 1 Corinthians 7:1-9 . Before I read this text, I would like to say a few words of introduction. First, I want you to realize that we are entering into a completely new section of 1 Corinthians, from this point forward, Paul will be addressing questions…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, we come before you today with Joy in our hearts. Joy for being in this space together. Joy for being able to be together. And joy for the day itself which represents the day in which our new lives can begin. We thank you and praise you this day for all these things…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, on this day that we celebrate Christ’s arrival in Jerusalem and immediately move to his passion, we ask that you help us to open our hearts, minds and spirits to your still speaking voice above the din of all other voices in our hearts, minds, and spirits so that…

Let us pray…God, may the words of my mouth, the meditations of all of our hearts, and the willingness of our spirits be pleasing unto you this day. Today’s time of reflection on this Psalm is going to be a bit different for us. I know I typically spend time relating the scripture to our lives but I want…