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Bravery and loyalty in the life of Jonathan and his armor bearer. Self-sacrificial love in the life of Jesus. Faithfulness in the martyrdom of the saints.

Did You Say Sacrifice? Sacrifice is a word that is pretty far from most of our minds. That doesn’t mean we haven’t had to sacrifice from time to time. Maybe especially in this time, where we have sacrificed a part of our beloved freedom, if we are responsible to others. To protect those around us we…

Prayer: God, show me the way to the cross. It is still hard to understand why the Son of God would let mortal men condemn Him to such a horrible death. But what love you demonstrated in that act! Lord, Show me how to demonstrate that same love to the world’s needy. Give me your power…to do your work…as…

Have you ever wondered what to give someone for Father’s Day? If you think about Mother’s Day, the classic gifts are: flowers, fancy tea, a card, or a framed piece of kid art. You know, Mother’s Day gifts make sense. Except when someone completely throws convention to the wind and gives a tent peg. What…

Bearing the spiritual fruit of self-control requires discernment; the Bible tells us that discernment requires participation in God’s covenant community.

Genesis 22:1–14 (ESV) After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” 2 He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” 3…

John 12:20-26 We are continuing on our eight week journey through the Gospel of John, looking at the Verily, Verily statements of Jesus. As we look at the theme of The Truth will make you free throughout this year, I thought it fitting to start with this series. The word translated Verily, again, is…

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable…

Having studied the topic of Biblical worship How God’s word describe worship and worshipers Lots of theological truths about worship We want to finish our series with what our practical duties are in worship This passage of God’s word gives us 3 ways that we can know that our worship is practical not…

30 I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving. 31 This will please the Lord more than an ox or a bull with horns and hoofs. 32 When the humble see it they will be glad; you who seek God, let your hearts revive. 16 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;…

Having studied the topic of Biblical worship How God’s word describe worship and worshipers Lots of theological truths about worship We want to finish our series with what our practical duties are in worship This passage of God’s word gives us 3 ways that we can know that our worship is practical not…

Jesus Calls Matthew Matt 9:9-13 “As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus…

Let’s begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence today, we come with open hearts and minds, seeking Your guidance and wisdom. We acknowledge Your sovereignty over our lives and the world around us. Lord, as we delve into Your Word, may Your Spirit illuminate our understanding…

denial can be equivocated to dying out of our own will and desires. denial can be viewed as good or bad depending on the context used. the good: 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save…

Central Idea: The Crown of Eternal Life is achieved by effort, self-control, and self-examination, with tests allowing all participants the prize. Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain…

FREEDOM Today is Juneteenth, a date that commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Tex., to inform enslaved African Americans in the furthest reaches of the Union that the Civil War had ended and that they were free. ...Despite the surrender of the Confederacy…

How do you walk in repentance? Resulting the transformation of self, others and our community. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot…

Introduction Last week in our Introductory message of this series ‘The Faith of Our Fathers’, we examined man’s CONTEMPORARY - AND CONTRARY definition of what Faith is, vs. what we find in the Scriptures. Man’s current view of faith states: (From m-w.com) (def) a(1): belief and trust in and loyalty to…

This Week’s Theme: Don’t Follow Your Heart Memory Verse: Proverbs 14:12 “12 There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.” This Week’s Word is Rebellion : A state of revolt against established divine or human authority. Scripture condemns rebellion against God and indicates…

We’ve read our passage this morning eight times as part of this series. We’ve read that list of 15 examples of works of the flesh, and the 9 examples of fruit of the Spirit. Lets hone in on that phrase “Fruit of the Spirit”, we know what it is by now, perhaps you have even memorized verses 22 & 23 here:…

Introduction *** TURN THE HOURGLASS OVER *** The week before last, I unveiled the theme for the year, and preached unto you a message titled ‘A Time for Consideration’. In that message I’d asked you just to begin the year in consideration of three things: Consider Time ( Itself ) I wanted us to ponder…

Part of the idea behind humble denial is that making sure God is lifted up and not ourselves.. that he is exalted 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, Saith the Lord of hosts. For the work of…

Intro Are we asking the right question? Are our questions of eternal importance or trivial in the moment? Do our questions seek to give or receive understanding or to cause division? Is our aim our kingdom or God’s Kingdom? I’m sure we’ve all hear “There is no dumb question.” On some level, that might…

What is Truth? Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. This word comes in a direct statement from Jesus There are not multiple meanings unlike other words Not only does it mean what is true but more importantly what is objectively true in any matter Jesus was the full revelation the un-concealing…