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Partners Hebrews 3:1 “Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling , consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus,” μέτοχοι metochoi - companion, sharer, partner Romans 8:17 “and if children, then heirs — heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer…

And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. Thesis/ Central Idea: Man is created to be with God in a relationship entered into by faith, expressed…

Hindsight is 20/20. Paul knows better now. In this text, He is comparing what he knows now with what he knew then. He is doing so to warn about false teachers, doctrine, and thinking (like his past thinking). What did Paul learn? (v. 7) His past gain was actually a loss. What brought him to this awareness?…

We have covered the why we evangelize. Now lets look at the how. How do we communicate the gospel to those who don’t know Jesus. Use Scripture 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Trust The Holy Spirit Mark 13:11 , Matthew 10:17-20 , Luke 12:11-12 11 And when they bring you to trial and deliver you over, do not be anxious…

We are reminded that God graciously unites us into one family. We are encouraged to serve one another with humility.

1 And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others. 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great…

Introduction Dog the Bounty Hunter. Bail bond. Skipping bail, not paying back bond/loan. You owe that bond and you are subject to penalty until it is paid back. This passage that has the Greek word “doulos.” Slave, servant, bondservant. Because of the way slavery was structured, bondservant is my preference.…

25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy…

You’re safe now! If you where to rescue a child from danger, this is one of the first things you will try to convince them of. Paul is attempting to convince the Roman believers that through justification by faith, they are now safe. Immediate Result of Justification Paul’s main point - peace with God…

1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of…

Matthew 1:18–25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man , and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her…

Modern medicine truly is a marvel. A drug, made up of both active and inactive ingredients, combined in the right way, administered in the right way, at the right time, at the right dosage, for the right duration, and for the right purpose can achieve the right results. So much of our lives have become…

The people of Israel had forgotten their hope. Judea and Galilee were under direct control of the Roman Empire. The region where Jesus presumably spent his whole life, was overseen by a puppet kings of Rome, one of the sons of Herod the Great. Eventually, this puppet king Archelaus would be supplanted…

“Lord, thank you that you lead us out of temptation and that you deliver us from evil. We need you. We need your strength and your love to overcome the tests, temptations, and challenges that we face today and every day . Thank you that you are freely willing to give. Amen.” Hello, church! Today we are…

Some years ago, two pastors gathered together for a training event that would help churches launch missionary work in Eastern Europe and parts of Central Asia. Both pastors woke up early in the morning, as it was their personal custom to pray and study the bible before their day began. The American pastor…

Intro John Maxwell Running with the Giants… Learning from the Giants… Wisdom from the Women of the Bible... We can learn a lot from the Heroes of the faith. You can read about a lot of these in Hebrews 11 . After writing about all of these heroes of the faith, in chapter 12, he says… 1 Therefore, since…

We are looking verse by verse through the practical teaching of Romans. Now in Romans 13:8-10 , we learn about the Believer’s Relationship with His Fellow Citizen. Last week we looked at the Believer’s relationship with the government, now the citizenry side of the believers relationships continue. God…

John 7:19-31 "Identifying with Jesus"

We are on our last stop in the minor prophets: Malachi. There is debate as to whether the word Malachi is a proper name or a reference to an unnamed prophet. Malachi only shows up here in this book. The name means “my messenger,” leading some to support the idea that Malachi is not a proper name, but…

Today I want to talk to you about how in God’s kingdom, we are given a renewed relationship with ourselves and you’ll find that as we go along, I will raise a couple of questions for you to ask yourself. Sometimes too many questions can become a little irritating. If you have ever been on a long trip…

Foundation Series Bible: God Sin Jesus Church/Holy Spirit Church as a Foundation of Christainity? Yes, Biblically define what the Church is. First it is not the building! The word “church” is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia , which is defined as “an assembly” or “called-out ones.” Not a building.…

It is no accident that the culmination of Paul’s abhorrence at the idea of continuing to live in sin lies not with himself, nor his readers, but solely and squarely upon the Lord Jesus Christ!

Over the course of the summer, we’ve been able to read a few psalms together and a few proverbs. It’s been a blessed time for me; I always learn a lot and then have to try to distill what I’ve learned into a 30-minute sermon. I enjoy the process of study and preparation that leads to preaching, and I…

Abiding in Christ # 11 1 John 3: 18-24 Living a Christian life requires much more than church attendance during weekly services. Being known as a Christian is literally to be known as a follower of Christ, one who strives to live life as Christ lived. Being a Christian isn’t merely identification with…

If Someone were to ask you... How can you be in a relationship with a God you can’t see? What would your answer be? (Talk about it for a few minutes and share) If you would have asked me this question in the first part of my life I would have answered this question with actions. • I follow His commands.…