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God loves you the way you are, but He loves you way too much to let you stay that way, and so His goal is to make you like Christ. How does He do that? Does he just zap you and all of a sudden you think, feel and act like Jesus? No… unfortunately. That would be too easy. 18 So all of us who have had…

As we continue on with our study in Matthew 13 we will be talking about two parables that represent Gospel Growth. These two very short parables were perhaps used to reach two different groups in the audience, Men and Women. Jesus uses two things that would have been familiar to both groups. 31 He put…

Participate more I am pretty confident that by now you know the goal, the aim the intended outcome of this series is to “get more” from the assembly. We gather together as the church so that we may study and enjoy, but also so we may give and receive too. This morning we are looking at getting more from…

When are they “elding”? You can tell when a plumber is plumbing… s/he probably got pipes in his hands, cutting and gluing or brazing or just pushing them together it seems these days. You can tell when a teacher is teaching… he (she) has a concept in their heads that they are using their skills to get…

Fellowship with Jesus & His Community is key to understanding Scripture and growing faith.

Kia ora e te whanau I bring you a combo job of Co-Criest in Charge report and chance to look forward, as well as taking a peek at the gospel reading. And this gospel reading is such an encouragement for where we are as a parish at the moment: Jesus appears to his friends, he proves he really is alive.…

Big Idea: God’s Kingdom demonstrates unity in diversity Chosen Changed Charitable Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities:…

This morning we are starting a new series titled Summer Stories. This four-week series will explores the lives of four people who had profound, life-changing encounters with Jesus. We will connect their stories to other modern-day individuals who have had similar experiences. We can all have life changing…

Session 3: Fellowship Christians are meant to be in covenantal community with other Christians. Koinonia - Fellowship, Community, Partnership Covenantal - We are to make a sacred commitment based on the sacrifice of Jesus. Community - COMMunity commUNITY Common Unity - Interacting together and undivided.…

Jesus... He wasn’t born in a palace, he was born in poverty. He wasn’t placed in a royal bed, he was placed in a feeding trough. He wasn’t heralded, he was hunted. Yet, despite the fact that this middle Eastern child was born on the other side of the planet, two thousand years ago, we lay down our lives…

Nehemiah and Ezra make sure that the Word of God is not only a priority to be read and known, but that the people also prioritize their response to God’s Word; how can we plan a life of faith that responds to the Word of God?

God loves to partner with ‘The Remnant’. Definition of remnant Noun 1 a: a usually small part, member, or trace remaining b: a small surviving group —often used in plural 2: an unsold or unused end of piece goods Objective : still remaining -In the time of Noah it came down to a remnant. -Moses argued…

Apostles In these four listings found in the New Testament, all will list very similarly into three groups of four. As we look at these groups, the first set Peter, Andrew, James, and John were the ones closest to Christ and Peter is always at the head of the list. Group two always has Philip at the…

(S1) — SERIES— MEANS OF GRACE: CONNECTING WITH GOD The Bible teaches us that, from the begining God made himself available to humanity Adam/Eve—Noah—Abraham/Sarah — Moses—Israelites—Canaan “God made himself available to the Israelites physically through the laws, commandments that he had given them.”…

Scripture Reading 1 Cor 13:1-13 Welcome Good morning church family. Thank you all for attending this morning. If you are new or visiting us today I want to welcome you. If you have any questions about the service today or want me to get in touch with you, you can use a connection card in the seat back…

Countdown Video: A New Song 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…

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;…

Intro story: Yoda. Judge me by my size, do you? Our next stop on the tour of the churches of Asia Minor is Philadelphia. But this is not the Philadelphia of Pennsylvania, obviously. The name Philadelphia, as you may know, means brotherly love. It comes from the combination of two Greek words: phileo,…

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. Humanity is Hopelessly Religious Throughout the widely different cultures geographically dispersed, and at all points from the least recorded groups in history to the largest gathering…

People say they want to follow Chirst but don’t want to attend church, so I want to address tonight, Why do we need to go to church? You need church to help you center your life around God through worship We were put here to worship God. We were created for God and not the other way. 37 Jesus replied,…

Intro 18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. We want to build a good foundation. Honest Life Changing Relationships Today I want to talk about small groups. Normal human nature doesn’t like…

16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. “The Word of Christ “ Is this the same as “The word of God?” Probably refers to the words about Christ and those spoken…

We are reminded that God graciously provides for us eternally. We are encouraged to be careful with the entanglements in our lives.

Focus on personal one on one discipleship - investing in others for the sake of the gospel. How are to lead the world to Christ. One person at at time. The idea of one-on-one discipleship is not necessarily a new idea. It was practiced in the days of Jesus. While Jesus is considered by many to be a small-group…