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In our introduction to the series of worship you will see: Worship is a part of your make-up as a person ( Genesis 1:26-27 ) How the God of the Bible views worship as a priority ( Exodus 20:3-6 , Isaiah 42:8 ) How your view of God affects your worship ( Isaiah 6:1-5 ) How the previous 3 considerations…

Introduction I was reading a book by Jennie Allen called “Get out of Your head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts”. It’s A good book aimed at women focusing in on those toxic thoughts that spiral out of control. In the book she states that here friend, a licensed therapist, told her that every lie…

1 In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.…

Open you Bibles if you would to Mark chapter 8. We’ve been walking through this book chapter by chapter and verse by verse, seeking to grasp Mark’s intended meaning to his audience. We are at the mid-way point of the book, and here we find a significant shift in Jesus’ approach to ministry. Up until…

Getting Attention Question: What are examples of a mindset? (positive, pessimistic, etc.) How would you complete this sentence: An anxious mindset describes someone who __________. Thriving Light Principle: Thriving in stressful times requires the knowledge , application , and practice of God’s Word.…

Getting Attention Question: What are examples of a mindset? (positive, pessimistic, etc.) How would you complete this sentence: An anxious mindset describes someone who __________. Thriving Light Principle: Thriving in stressful times requires the knowledge , application , and practice of God’s Word.…

The last few days have captured my attention as the world responded to the death of Queen Elizabeth. One particular video caught me off guard as the new King Charles III processed through some random city in the UK and a sole heckler yelled derisions. Almost immediately, the crowd drowned out this man’s…

#1 Conversion His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, 2 Peter 1:3 a (ESV) His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness… 2 Peter 1:3b (ESV) …through…

The Heart of Humility Introduction: In the Gospel of Luke, we come to a profound teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ A parable that contrasts two men, two prayers, and two very different spiritual conditions. Imagine standing at a crossroads, two paths diverging before you, each leading to a destination…

If you have your Bibles let me invite you to open with me to the book of Mark chapter 8. We are going to begin reading with our last paragraph from last week’s sermon and then continue on through the end of chapter 8. So look with me at Mark 8:27-33 27 And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages…

Lure of Comparison 1 Samuel 18:6–8 ESV And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. And the women answered…

Today, I want to tell you about our Hope for Holiness but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, “You shall be holy, for I am holy.” I don’t know if you feel this way, but when I read Peter’s quotes from the Old Testament, sometimes I feel deflated… Like,…

1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, “The voice of one crying in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.’ ” 4…

Quarterly Business meeting next week A very short Finance team meeting after service today INTRODUCTION This morning we will be continuing in our series through Matthew and we will be learning about “Discipleship is imitating Jesus”. Many people have their own idea of what it means to follow Christ,…

Intro: Being called a nobody infringes upon the self-love mantra of our society today. Allie B Stuckey _book on self love 23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever…

Introduction/background May we look at some background details as we break open the last of John’s epistles. And some questions we may consider. Author: “ The Elder ” ( 3Jn1 ) Recipient(s): “The beloved Gaius ” ( 3Jn1 ) Date/place: Believed AD90-95 from Ephesus Purpose: To affirm Gaius, to warn Gaius,…

Idols are not always “overtly wrong”. I am NOT suggesting that idols are good but I am trying to say that some idols are not blatantly evil at first sight. And idol is anything in place of God. This is the basic definition of an idol. God’s rightful place is first above all other things. This is at the…

1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus…

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own…

Things to ponder This series has been all about some common passages that are worth considering, worth pondering. As we wrap up this series hopefully you have pondered some of the things we have looked at. Kingdom beatitudes ( Mt5:3-12 ) Don’t have a defiled heart ( Mk7:21-23 ) Possessing the qualities…

INTRODUCTION New theme for June: The Incredible Race Today - Running THE Race with Endurance Outline for today’s Message Endurance Defined How to Run with Endurance The Race is Not Easy The Prize is Worth It 1. Endurance Defined: The ability to continue doing something difficult over a long period of…

Hebrews 11:23-29 Hebrews 11:23–29 (HCSB) 23 By faith, after Moses was born, he was hidden by his parents for three months, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they didn’t fear the king’s edict. 24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter…

Here we go Brownies - Here we Go!! Woof Woof!! Here we go Brownies - Here we Go!! Woof Woof!! Did you watch the game last Sunday?? It was GREAT wasn’t it?? Our first DIVISIONAL game this year! AT HOME - against the STEELERS!! - - We DESTROYED them last year in the playoffs! Big Ben’s LAST GAME in Cleveland…

1 Corinthians 15:1-10 1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. 10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they…

Luke 12:16-21 The message today is quite simple. As we talk about the MAKING MY LIFE COUNT FOR SOMETHING – we are looking at life and what its true worth is and some very sober warnings. That day was a very full one. When we think of the sweet precious, loving words of Christ that uplift and encourage,…