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We are wrapping up our series this morning Season of Thanks. Being grateful everyday. During the time of Thanksgiving, a lot of people will do a gratitude challenge. This three-week series examines Scripture to see what gratitude might look like if it was practiced every day, and if we found reasons…

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…

TRANSITION [Video Clip] — The Talking Stain I am Tony Baker, Lead Pastor at Gateway. Glad you are here — watching online INTRODUCTION I hate it when I get a stain on a good shirt Ta’Mara hates it when I wear a good shirt to work in Some stains are really stubborn — need “Shout Out” — funny story about…

Big Idea of the Message: To fail forward means to learn from mistakes. Christians can fail forward by knowing that sin is no longer our master. Reset Button How many of you would like a “Reset Button” for your life or maybe last week or maybe even this morning; We have been told by many good hearted…

Intro: One witty person has written: * "A dentist's mistake is pulled out, * A lawyer's mistake is imprisoned. * A teacher's mistake is failed, * A printer's mistake is corrected. * A pharmacist's mistake is buried. * A postman's mistake is forwarded. * An electrician's mistake could be shocking!" We…

What are some things that can give you a sleepless night? I have a short list of those, and near the top is when I’m facing the painful consequences of my own mistakes. What do you do when you’re confronted with your own sin, brokenness, and failure, and you realize that your own selfish choices have…

I am raising children, and we have always had dogs. And one thing in common with all of those creatures is that deep inside them, from the moment they come into the world, is a burning desire to reach out, to bring close to them, and to taste the succulent morsels of goodness found in no other place…

The First Nöel we’ve all heard the song haven’t we? “The First Noel the angels did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay” Did you know this is a very old song? It was first sung outside churches, somewhere around the 13th or 14th centuries in Cornwall - that’s south east England.…

Countdown Video: New Years Trivia countdown 2 Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today ,…

Good afternoon everyone, it's great to see all of you today. And in particular I want to wish all of our mothers that are either here or watching online a Happy Mothers Day. Sorry, I do not have a special mothers day message today. I chose to continue in our series on 1 John. And so as we continue our…

Intro: It is said that "decisions determine destiny". Your life tomorrow will be the direct result of the decisions you make today. It is estimated that we make approximately 35,000 decisions per day! There will be consequences for each of those decisions. These consequences may not be immediate but…

Buyer’s Blues What does the term “buyer’s blues” refer to? Many people experience feelings of doubt, anxiety, panic, and guilt either immediately before or after the decision to make a significant purchase. It is actually part of the job of people who work in sales to coax people through their Buyer’s…

Countdown Video: Born Anew Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything…

Prayer: Lord, we are so grateful that you are not finished writing the story of our life yet. Some of us today need a new chapter. Help us to turn the page from guilt and shame into a new story of healing and belonging. Amen.” (Illustration idea: Surprise Ending. Today's sermon has a twist at the end…

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus, because the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do since it was weakened by the flesh, God did. He condemned sin in the flesh by sending his own Son in the…

Intro: As we come to the end of Paul’s second letter to the Thessalonians, let’s briefly review what we’ve learned. The main theme that we have been focusing on within these two letters is that we are to be “ Ready and (Actively) Waiting for the Lord’s Return ”… We saw that some troublemakers had stirred…

Two Church Ordinance’s The first thing we need to do is define three words: Symbol or Symbolic : A visible representation of a truth Rite: A symbol employed with regularity and sacred intent Ordinance : A symbolic rite which sets forth the central truths of the Christian faith, which is universal and…

Subject: No More Drama Today, we’re starting a new series called No More Drama. This series on relational health – No More Drama – we’re going to look at the drama-filled people in your life that just irritate you, and how to deal with those people. When I think of this topic, it reminds me of a preacher…

The Message of Nahum is this: God is God He is the only God He is your God ‌ The Message of Nahum speaks to the Nature of Your God directed Towards His creation , Toward those who Rebel against Him, and Toward those who turn to Him God’s message speaks warning to everyone ( Nahum 1:1-2 ) God detests…

Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 REVIEW We completed the book of Bamidbar - in the wilderness / Numbers From that book, we will continue to speak about common themes in Deuteronomy/ Devarim Distorted Thinking Today very predominant We talked about the prophetic significance of the Golden Calf - idolatry We will…

2 Samuel 11-12 David has now conquered become king of the land, he has been approved of God; he has kept his word; he has received the Davidic Covenant; he has defeated his enemies; he has helped his friends and foes alike. He has done all that he could to care for the things of God. He has seen much…

13 Look here, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we are going to a certain town and will stay there a year. We will do business there and make a profit.” 14 How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. 15 What you ought…

An evangelist had gone to Israel eight times bringing a group with him. Each time he went he would ask for the same tour guide of the Holy Land. Sure enough on his ninth time he asked for that same tour guide again. The tour guide didn't understand so he asked the Evangelists, "Why do you keep inviting…

Wives Once again, the S word, submission. Last week we spoke about authority outside the home. Today we bring it into the home. We will be looking at a biblical view of submission, and what that means. Jesus was submissive, Philippians 2:5-9 , 1 Corinthians 11:3 Therefore it does not mean that you are…