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Big Idea: Jesus addresses our motivation behind our generosity. We have to recognize the immediate daily tension of the underlying reasons of why we seek Jesus and why we choose to follow Him. Our hope is to move from the perspective of Christianity that begins with the idea of “what about me,” then…

The historical Jesus illustrates the value of relational faith. Secure relationships generate quiet confidence.

1 Thessalonians 4:9–12 ICC’s Sunday PM 11/27/22) Introduction Opening comments Let’s continue to study Thessalonians Prayer Lord, open our eyes to see wonderful things in your word Catch- as a talkative person I know that being talkative can be really annoying Winston Churchill told the story of a man…

23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication…

Treat weakness as tenderly and patiently as God does, and quietly follow your Holy Spirit guided conscience in regards to disputable matters.

Seasons and Times We are often caught up in the routine of our lives and barely notice the changes happening in the world around us. Then, one day we notice the Geese migrating, the color is changing on the trees, the summer heat is gone, and we need a jacket in the cool of the evening. Somehow, we find…

Water is necessary for survival; Jesus reveals himself as the source of living water which will forever nourish his people.

As Jesus performs a quiet sign and a public challenge, we are faced with the question: am I following Jesus and finding joy, or am I fighting Jesus and finding judgment?

Message This evening, you have witnessed a presentation of the first Christmas. Of the characters involved in the play, you were first introduced to a young Joseph and Mary, those new parents that beamed with joy at their firstborn child. You also met an angel that came winging down with a message from…

I. The Command to Pray A. Priority 1 First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. B. Kinds of Prayer 1 First of all,…

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Creation Order in the Church I Timothy 2:8-15 Scripture Reader: Bethany Callison Introduction Good morning. It’s a joy to be here with you today as we gather in the name of the Lord Jesus to worship Him and enjoy Him together. I’m thankful to have the opportunity to proclaim the truth today that our…

Announcements Scripture Reading: Ephesians 2:1-5 ; 12-19 Title of the Message: Celebrate Peace! Message: Celebrate Christ! Celebrate Peace! Christmas is a season of celebration. Too often, though, it is a celebration of all the wrong things. I started off with a message entitled... Celebrate Christ!…

Know your Context If I treated a zoo like a park. If I treated a mall like a skate park. If I treated a classroom like a boxing ring. If I treated a church like a fashion runway. Knowing our context is vital and it is no different in scripture. As we read and study we must be aware of the context in…

This Week’s Theme: Walking in Peace This Week’s Word is Peace: It is the state of harmony that is available to believers through having a right relationship with God and other saints and is especially associated with the presence of the Holy Spirit. Memory Verse: John 16:33 “33 These things I have spoken…

Psalms 27: 14 “Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!” “I’m waiting…” If I had a title for this message, it would be, “I’m waiting…” A little background about me. For those of you that don’t know me, I’m Diana, and I am part of a blended family of 5 (8 if you…

Review We have learned that government is not the highest authority; God is. That is exactly the case made by our Founders when they wrote the Declaration of Independence, rejected the authority of the British crown, and formed their own government. We then learned that government has a God-given purpose.…

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

Cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, Rocky Balboa, the Eagles, the Phillies, the 76ers, Cream Cheese. Can you guess what we’re going to be studying this morning? You’ve guessed it. We’re going to talk about philadelphia. Philadelphia, but not the city in Pennsylvania. However, the city of Philadelphia can…

A Song of Ascents. Of David. O Lord , my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me. But I have calmed and quieted my soul, like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child is my soul within me. O Israel, hope…

Have you ever come across one of those people where their enthusiasm isn’t as helpful as they think it is? They run ahead and you have to haul them back because they are getting ahead of the rest of the team. Their keeness to spread the message or start the activity, instead of helping, actually creates…

This morning we are continuing a series on the role of women in the church. Specifically, my aim is to teach what the NT has to say about women reading Scripture publically in the church and women praying publically in the church. Historically, in our circles, this is not something that we have practiced.…

15 This is what the Sovereign Lord , the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. State: Judah heard about an impending invasion by Assyria They head to Egypt to form an alliance 16 You said, ‘No, we will…

Introduction: 9 Now concerning brotherly love you have no need for anyone to write to you, for you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another, 10 for that indeed is what you are doing to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to do this more and more, 11 and to…