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Testimonies have power to change what exists and what does not exist yet. Can you remember a time you heard a testimony and it helped you believe? Can you remember a time where Jesus did something in your life? Have you shared that with anyone else yet? 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the…

Testimonies have power to change what exists and what does not exist yet. Can you remember a time you heard a testimony and it helped you believe? Can you remember a time where Jesus did something in your life? Have you shared that with anyone else yet? 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the…

Introduction 41 Let your steadfast love come to me, O Lord , your salvation according to your promise; 42 then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word. 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth, for my hope is in your rules. 44 I will keep your law continually,…

Intro: Over recent weeks we have been looking at rhetoric or worldly wisdom in contrast with God’s wisdom. We continue that a bit today, but we add to it the strong look at the impact your view of wisdom has in inviting others into the Faith. Since God works beyond the realm of human things and beyond…

The Great Commission tells us to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that Christ has commanded. Because this command is true for all believers, it follows that the words of 1 Peter 3:15 are true for all of us…

Necessity of the gospel Are there things in this life that we need? How about, are there things in this life that we want? When it comes to salvation, there are things we need. There are things we want too. This is a little basic, but: What do we need for salvation? What do we want from salvation? I…

I began with reading this story this morning to remind us of a few things: God hears our cries! God provides people to help us carry the load! At this time the Israelites had been led out of captivity and Egypt and were wondering around in the wilderness. They were obviously hungry and started complaining.…

What is our Life Shaped By? Our schedules, like doctor’s appointments or our kid’s or grand-kids schedule?How about our work schedules or other commitments? It may not be a schedule but a to-do list that shapes our days. How about influences? What or even who influences your lifestyle or worldview? It…

1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh 4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according…

Introduction Today we’re going to look at Building a Christian Community. You will note that each point that I share begins with Christ - the reason is that Christ must be first. Our lives must revolve around Christ This is not simply the life of the pastor - but it’s the life of a Christian. If you…

PRAYER ILLUSTRATION Becoming a Member of a Gym Start out motivated -> hit a wall -> lose interest -> end up quitting The key to succeeding in a gym, is having other people pushing you on, holding you accountable You’ll go more You’ll work harder You’ll grow faster You’ll last longer If you want to go…

21 Once you were alienated and hostile in your minds expressed in your evil actions. 22 But now he has reconciled you by his physical body through his death, to present you holy, faultless, and blameless before him— 23 if indeed you remain grounded and steadfast in the faith and are not shifted away…

What is our Life Shaped By? Our schedules, like doctor’s appointments or our kid’s or grand-kids schedule?How about our work schedules or other commitments? It may not be a schedule but a to-do list that shapes our days. How about influences? What or even who influences your lifestyle or worldview? It…

Nitzavim Introduction Torah Portion This Torah Portion goes from Deuteronomy 29:10-30:20 In our previous Torah portion we talked about Re’eh (beholding: a blessing, and a curse) We talked about having two choices related to obedience / disobedience = blessing / cursing Obedience to blessing We talked…

If you had to could you give a reasoned explanation of your faith and why you do the things you do? Could you actually defend your faith, provide reasons for your belief before an audience? In working through this series which we have called Global Mission we have looked primarily at the missionary journeys…

Last week in the gospel of John, in the first 18 verses of chapter 5, we read and shared about Jesus healing a lame man on the Sabbath. The man was in trouble with the Jewish leaders because he was carrying his mat, or “working”, on the Sabbath. Jesus was in even more trouble for healing, or “working,”…

Are you stirred up? Important words, last words, instructive words, assuring words, encouraging words, that is what Paul is using here in 2Timothy as his final words. Today we see some good words with good instructions. A reminder first of what he has spoken already. (opening thought) What stirs you…

The Greatest News Story Good morning! I want you to take a moment and think about something with me. How often do we hear about a sensational news story, only to find out later that there's a different side to the story, some truth that wasn't initially reported? It happens all the time in our 24/7 news…

Definition of Testimony: * firsthand authentication of a fact: EVIDENCE * a solemn declaration usually made orally * an open acknowledgment * a public profession of religious experience The setting... Paul has made his way to Jerusalem Worked up the crowd to turn against him and said he was bringing…

Seasons of not being able to hear the voice of God. I have found that people get stuck and for some reason believe they can not hear God. God’s thoughts for you out number the sands of the earth. ( Psalm 139:17-18 ) God speaks in three primary ways. Thought, picture, or feeling. When He speaks, your…

Last week, we talked about getting into our “prayer closets”… drawing that circle around ourselves… and praying that God would fill it with His Holy Fire! Today we are talking about “dreaming big”… because “BIG Dreams” create fire in our lives!!! 22 This is why I have often been hindered from coming…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - GIVE THANKS WITH A GRATEFUL HEART (174) Psalm Reading 5 Commit your way to the Lord ; trust in him, and he will act. 6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday. Prayer Teen Talk Hymn - Be Still (566) Notices Prayer Meeting -…

I want to tell you something of a fairy tale. This is an old tale about a man and a woman who were granted favor by a king. This king granted them a dwelling in a beautiful garden. Everything they needed was at hand, and their sole responsibility was to tend the garden and raise a family. If they would…

April 3rd 2022