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Spiritual growth and the disciple Spiritual growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ has been and is our focus of this series and tonight we will look at the value of good role models. First a look back in reminder of where we have come. (Spiritual Growth reminders-PowerPoint inserted here) It is a choice…

Introduction: Who are some of your spiritual role models? Maybe it was a preacher or Sunday school teacher. Maybe it was a parent or grandparent. One thing that I like to do is read old books by old preachers. The reason I do this is because they are often times more theologically rich in what they have…

Philippians 2:19-30 Introduction: I’m going to split my time this morning. In the first part of this morning I’m going to preach through the next passage from our series in Philippians. Then I’m going to spend a little time at the end giving a bit of a State of the Church address. I was going to save…

(S1) Mother, father, grandparent, teacher...in some way you are shaping little lives; by what they hear you say and see you do and how you live. “Some little one is watching every move you make” Series— It Starts at Home “Built on Bedrock”— Digging the trench of our own faith (shoveling bedrock) — Christ…

Introduction Next week we will resume our look into the book of Hebrews. This week, we have a unique week. Oftentimes, our sermons are for anyone who wants to come into the doors. Saved, unsaved, part of this church or not part of this church. We try to preach a simple and applicable message for everyone.…

The Godly Influence of Mothers Have you ever stopped to consider the powerful impact of a mother's influence on her family? From her nurturing presence to her words of wisdom, mothers have the ability to shape the lives of their children in profound ways. Today, as we celebrate Mother's Day, let us take…

Main Idea Elders are the functional leaders of the church. If you have visited churches other than your home church, odds are, you have encountered a variety of ways a church can be governed: There is the CEO model, where the Senior Pastor is the top dog and holds all of the power. There are congregational-led…

What is a man? If you ask that question to 100 men, you are likely to get 100 different answers. While we may see overlap in those answers, they will not all answer in the same way or say the same things. We know a man is not simply biology. It is one thing to be male, but it is another thing to be a…

What is a woman? This is a question our society is confused on today. With the issues surrounding transgenderism and blurring the lines of gender roles, we have politicians, professors, and everyday people who cannot define what a woman is. Just like being a man is more than biology, being a woman is…

Scientific Explanations of Origins Can Be Viewed in Light of Purpose, and If So, Are Unobjectionable The view offered of Genesis 1 recognizes that it was never intended to be an account of material origins. Rather it was intended as an account of functional origins in relation to people in the image…

Introduction Good morning. It’s a joy to be with you today. I want to welcome those joining us online and thank you for choosing to worship with us when there are a lot of other options out there. We thank you for joining us and hope the Lord blesses you from His Word today. Go ahead and open your Bible…

How Should I Pray? Introduction: “How should I Pray?” “What is baptism?” “How do I know when God is talking to me?” “How will I know what God’s plan is for my life?” “Do I tithe ten percent of my gross or net income?” It is not uncommon for Christians to have questions about things that pertain to their…

Happy Fathers Day to those who are birth fathers, adoptive fathers, step fathers, and those who have just chosen to invest in children’s lives. I am going to start today’s sermon out with a series of questions. How many of you had a wonderful father growing up? How many of you wanted to be like our father…

Happy Fathers Day to those who are birth fathers, adoptive fathers, step fathers, and those who have just chosen to invest in children’s lives. I am going to start today’s sermon out with a series of questions. How many of you had a wonderful father growing up? How many of you wanted to be like our father…

Introduction To the wives: submit. 3 verses. To the men: die. 9 verses. The Command v. 25a Love. Such a simple, little four letter word. But, what kind of love are we talking about? The Greek translation of the OT - erav. “Desires the other for itself” Philein - friendly love (Sometimes combined with…

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…

Intro: We could spend a lot of time on this subject matter in our day in age because it, honestly, it is needed. Marriage. This passage alone is one that many books have been written about over the years. If you have time, I recommend the book, "The Meaning of Marriage", which takes this passage and…

A. Kingdom attributes (5:1–12) 1. The poor in spirit (5:3) a. The role (5:3a): God blesses those who realize their need for him. b. T he reward (5:3b): The Kingdom of Heaven is given to them. 2. Those who mourn (5:4) a. The role (5:4a): God blesses those who mourn. b. The reward (5:4b): They will be…

As we turn our attention to God’s Word today, you need to know that this sermon is a bit out of ordinary for what we usually do here. 95% of the time we are walking through portions of Scripture chapter by chapter and verse by verse, mining the goodness of God’s Word. Right now we are in a sermon series…

Service Order: Opening Song - GG Prayer - GG Welcome and Announcements - AJ Pastoral Prayer - Pastor Cal Song - GG Song - GG Prayer - GG Offering - Pastor Cal and Ushers Prayer - AJ Scripture Reading -Brad McFalls Sermon - Pastor Cal Prayer - Pastor Cal Closing Song - GG Faithful, Not Flashy I Timothy…

Premarital pregnancies, troubled marriages, no-fault divorces, overbearing or abusive husbands, “women ’s rights” wives, and families caught in the crossfire of the war between the sexes—these are just a few of the reasons why this portion of God’s Word is so important and applicable to life in today’s…

Focus on personal one on one discipleship - investing in others for the sake of the gospel. How are to lead the world to Christ. One person at at time. The idea of one-on-one discipleship is not necessarily a new idea. It was practiced in the days of Jesus. While Jesus is considered by many to be a small-group…

Role Model(s) Have you ever had role model(s) in your life, be them good or bad? Role models are important, today we are going to look at the church at Thessolonica and its good and effective example that we can learn from. A good role model can demonstrate what can be done Personal examples of role…

For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you— Who hasn’t put a puzzle together at one time or another? Either you’re an avid puzzle enthusiast or you’ve at least tried to put one together at your grandma’s…