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Intro Galadriel, the elf queen in Tolkien’s Lord Of The Rings, is at the top echelon of creatures in the Tolkien universe. She is one of the three leaders of the three elven kingdoms in the books. But she stands alone in power and potential. During one scene in the second book (and movie) The Two Towers,…

We are reminded that Christ has graciously removed the burden of the Law. We are encouraged to seek out pure, sound doctrine.

If I am in Christ, I have been removed from the reign of sin, I have been transferred into the reign of grace!

Introduction: Words matter, understanding the meaning behind a word matters. Within Biblical Theology words like, “Justification, Sanctification, Glorification” have fundamental/foundational truths associated with them. There is a theological/doctrinal word that I want us to focus on today as we prepare…

Romans 5:9 9 And since we have been made right in God’s sight by the blood of Christ, he will certainly save us from God’s condemnation. Definition of condemnation 1: censure, blame 2: the act of judicially condemning 3: the state of being condemned 4: a reason for condemning His conduct was sufficient…

Preparing the Way We don’t start anything, God is always at work - we just join Him Cornelius - professional soldier - God fearer God has a way - we do not always understand “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, and your ways are not My ways.” This is the Lord ’s declaration. Obstacles we Make Distractions…

Jesus was our propitiation to appease the wrath of God. But, He was also our expiation to make amends for our wrong doing and remove our guilt. He was the atoning sacrifice.

Proverbs is a difficult book, full of contradictions, puzzles and straightforward no-brainers. How should a Christian treat this ancient collection of wisdom? Does it have any value for us in the distant 21st Century, almost three millenia removed from its origins? Join us as we introduce our study on Proverbs, wisdom for life.

God shook things up when he showed that the Jews and the Gentiles (everyone else) could both be saved in Christ. Find out why that is important and how we should live now that Jesus has removed that division.

Mark 16: 1-7 . There is nothing in Scripture that should give us more joy and excitement then the Resurrection of our Savior. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is as much a part of the Gospel message as His sacrificial death on the cross ( 1 Cor. 15:1–8 ). The Resurrection proves that Jesus…

14 Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers. How can righteousness be a partner with wickedness? How can light live with darkness? 15 What harmony can there be between Christ and the devil? How can a believer be a partner with an unbeliever? 16 And what union can there be between God’s temple and…

A Corrupt Kingdom When I look out into the world and notice things that just are not right, it is difficult to maintain the faith that God will restore that which is good to the world. There was a time in the beginning when all was good and no darkness or evil crept into the land. However, with man’s…

God’s Fire: Refining Gold Week 2 I asked last week if any of us enjoy suffering and going through difficult times in life. The simple answer is no. But understanding what James tells us in the first chapter of the book by his name, we should realize that trouble in this life can be to our benefit, and…

Series: Following in the footsteps of Faith The Road Back to Canaan-Genesis 13:1-4 Series Intro : few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This man is revered by over one-half the…

Eight God Wills 17 Therefore say, ‘Thus says the Lord God : I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you out of the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.’ 18 And when they come there, they will remove from it all its detestable things and all its abominations.…

1. Substitution: Jesus died in the place of sinners. Also called vicarious = (Latin) “one in place of another” He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. and He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sin…

Revelation 2:1–7 (ESV) — 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “ ‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have…

Incorrect Judgments Judging by the Flesh Often in my life, I have wrongly looked upon people from a fleshly perspective. Meaning, I have thought in my own mind and heart that I understand what should be right and wrong. When I do this, I have placed myself as the ultimate judge over the life of another.…

Introduction Ermine (stoat) cold climate weasel that protects the purity of its coat. Review: The Need: (1-5) The Picture: (6-8) Purpose: The Church benefits from Paul’s words of application as we consider how to strive for holiness through Church Discipline. 1. The Recipients of Church Discipline Paul…

(S1) Why we’re here…Easter—The Greatest News Ever (S2) — Jesus is Risen Three objectives 1. Visit the tomb… 2. Identify the miracle(s)… 3. The significance of the resurrection of Jesus for us… Can what happened on this particular morning make a difference in our lives? It didn’t start out that way for…

Trusting God no matter what. 22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us…

Ps. 13:1-4 “1 How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and answer me, O Lord my God; Enlighten my eyes, or I will sleep…

Theme: How do we live for God as exiles in this present evil age? 1 Peter 1:1 (ESV) 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 1 Peter 1:17 (ESV) 17 And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according…

Paying Attention to God How do we learn to listen to God? To know His voice? To get His direction? To see what He is doing and to join Him in whatever that is. We can’t create the wave, but we can ride it, if we learn to look for it. Today’s message combines a couple of goals I had upon returning. One…

A breach in your relationship with God is the most deadly foe Illustration of breach stopping supply Transition: A breach is most deadly when it is undetected. In order to avoid the surprise of the deadly foe: Properly Assess The foreign marriages were not something that took place over night. Ezra had…