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Life is meaningless . What a statement. At first glance it seems hopeless. But yet, there are moments in life when this very well may be our outlook. However, I believe this is also a statement of hope. We are in the midst of a pandemic. A plague like no other. among so many plagues, there is none more…

Intro CHANGE INTRO:: In the song “Sound of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel, we are presented with two opposing concepts painted on various canvas’. Sleep and waking. Aware and unaware. Quiet understanding and boisterous ignorance. Light and dark. Connected and disconnected. Hearing and silence. I don’t…

Fear is often a liar whom God determines to silence

Well Good Morning, you are going to need your Bibles today. I hope that you have brought one. Here at Antioch one thing is you are always going to need a Bible and a note book. Turn with me to Luke chapter 1. Last week we began our exciting journey as we took a look into the beginning act of the gospel…

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20…

1 Cor. 15:55-57 TRUTHS THAT SILENCE DEATH Intro : No one likes to think about death. It is an enemy that stalks everyone, 1 Cor. 15:26 ; Heb. 9:27 27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Some die in old age, some die in infancy and others at all ages in between. Some…

Providence: Everything, good and bad, has a part in the overarching plans of God for good. When we can’t see God, he is working in the background. 1 When Mordecai learned all that had been done, Mordecai tore his clothes and put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and he…

Introduction Me We Today we are talking about a spiritual discipline that we all need to practice and to understand Christ Jesus practiced this discipline This Exercise on numerous occasions 23 And after he sent away the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. So when evening came, he…

(silence — just sit on a chair until its uncomfortably silent) Silence isn’t comfortable is it? I think that is part of why we avoid it... Think about it… In discussions, how often do we face silence? Teachers, when you ask a question of your classroom, what do you do when they don’t immediately answer?…

Sin isolates, Jesus unites; yet, moments of rest and solitude with God remain essential.

Summary Revelation 8 begins the vision of the first six trumpets. The sequence is kicked off by the Lamb’s opening of the seventh and final seal on the scroll from Revelation 5 . The chapter raises some immediate questions: How are we to understand the silence in heaven? Who are the seven angels? Do…

The Christian mission mandates the Christ Event be proclaimed passionately and compassionately in the public square.

Religious Vs. Relationship John 17: 20 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; 21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. 22 And the…

Silence from Heaven 1 Why, O Lord , do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? King David said: 1 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning? 2 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer; and by night, but find…

1 Peter 2:13-17 / Freedom Submit to human authority 13 Be subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether it be to the emperor as supreme, 14 or to governors as sent by him to punish those who do evil and to praise those who do good. “Be subject (submit) every Human Institution...” But…

Rev. 8:1 . 1 When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. The seventh seal is broken . The scroll is now open . Zechariah 2 . 13 Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord , for he has roused himself from his holy dwelling. The power of silence in life. Heaven…

1 Timothy 2:9-3:16 Good morning church! Growth groups are beginning again very soon and will run from the first week in May through the last week in June. We will be taking a break then for the summer and resuming our midweek bible study here at the church on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. So we have…

Introduction‏ Last week, we started a series called ‏ ‏Making the Most of Your Time ‏ In Ephesians 5:15-17 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord…

Prophetic fulfillment demands proclamation.

Intro: As we come to the fourth vision in the Book of Amos, let me ask you some questions; Can a person sin so much that he or she never again deserves a chance to be saved? Can a person become so enslaved by sin that he would never repent? Can a person become so hardened toward God that no matter what…

What Happens When You Pray To know what happens when you pray, we first have to know the purpose of prayer, correct? Prayer is the way we communicate and praise God! Prayer is not: bargaining with God, making demands of God, only asking God for things, bother God and taking up His time, a way to control…

If you have your Bible (and I hope you do), please turn with me to 1 Peter 2 . If you are able and willing, please stand with me for the reading of God’s Holy Word: Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are…

Courage Under Fire As we start, I want you to imagine yourself in a room filled with powerful individuals — individuals who hold your future in their hands. They give you a choice: to stay quiet about your faith in Jesus Christ or face severe consequences. What would you do? Would you keep quiet for…

The Suffering Servant My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? God’s Silence in Our Suffering O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In you…

We are starting a new series this morning. Titled When God Doesn’t. A study in the book of Habakkuk. if you have your bible go ahead and turn to Habakkuk 1 . If you know were it is. Habakkuk is a small book so it might be hard to find. It is found in the Old Test. a couple of book after Jonah and before…