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18 The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God. 19 As the Scriptures say, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and discard the intelligence of the intelligent.” 20 So where does this leave the philosophers,…

Introduction The Reality of Sufferings in the Christian Life For I consider . Paul has taken into account the reality of suffering. He has not shied away from the fact that suffering exists and is a part of living as a Christian, let alone living in general. Paul does not bury his head in the sand and…

The "fake news" of the world needs to be challenged with the real news which comes from the Gospel. Jesus is risen indeed!

16 Rejoice always , 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Target Date: Sunday, 14 May 2023 (Mothers’ Day) Word Study/ Translation Notes: Rejoice - χαίρω chairō – joyful, in some cases, even celebratory. to be “ cheer ” ful ,…

Kites rise against, not with the wind. It is the winds that oppose it that drive it even higher. When the winds of adversity or criticism blows, allow it to be to you what the blast of wind is to a kite--a force against it that causes it to rise higher Someone once said, "Adversity is prosperity to those…

Don't walk the way of the gentiles - or you will give yourselves over to all kinds of evil

The God of the Age or the God of the Ages" - Christian witness can never be mechanical, using formulas or gimmicks, because people are made in God’s image. We must listen to their questions and minister to their heartfelt needs. We must deal with the “shame” of false accusations and misunderstanding.…

Notes: Major themes: Introduction: Fundraising: CARD WRITING: Tough work! One thing I never did was this: “I’m glad you supported me, although I really didn’t have need for it...” In fact, I wasn’t even asking for gift! It really wouldn’t matter if you supported this ministry or not. I’ll be happy either…

INTRO - Last week we finished off our study of the book of Galatians. Today we are taking a break from a book study to focus on one very special group of people. Today is Senior Adult Sunday. Next week we celebrate another very special group on Mother’s Day and thereafter we begin a 10 week of messages…

https://www.str.org/w/loving-someone-doesn-t-mean-accepting-their-behavior Romans 1:18-32 is a very sobering passage. The NIV Bible titles it “God’s Wrath Against Sinful Humanity.” The verses list an abundance of sins that provoke God’s anger. The list includes everything from sexual impurity and idolatry…

Open your Bibles to Acts 2:1 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. Introduction The unity amongst Christians is a unity which is quite inevitable because of that which is true of each and every one. I sometimes think that that is the most important principle of all.…

Our original destiny and our future hope.

Introduction Life isn’t a straight road, is it? When Megan and I were in college, I had this souped up Honda Civic rice-burner like I was off the set of the Fast and the Furious. You know, it was a five speed with a racing clutch and a tight suspension, and you could just fly in that thing. And, this…

Circumspectly Definition 209 ἀκριβῶς (akribōs): adv.; ≡ Str 199 & 197—LN 72.19 accurately, implying care and adequateness (Mt 2:8; Lk 1:3; Ac 18:25, 26; 23:15, 20; 24:22; Eph 5:15; 1Th 5:2+) 15. that—rather as Greek, “See how ye walk,” &c. The double idea is compressed into one sentence: “See (take heed)…

The point of the passage is not concerning emotional states, nor it is saying to never be anxious, but rather that our anxieties and cares should be directed towards the Kingdom of God and towards the needs of others. Our cares should be in their rightful place.

The Pope You might remember when the current Pope got poped, or i believe inaugurated is the correct term there was much pomp and ceremony. But one story stood out. He refused the red prada shoes, and after he was elected, he rode the train back to his hotel to pay the bills and sort himself out. This…

I want their hearts to be encouraged and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery—Christ ., 3 In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2–3 (CSB) CHRIST VERSUS THE COLOSSIAN HERESY I…

INTRODUCTION OPENING STORY: ON JUNE 12TH, 1994 RON GOLDMAN WAS BRUTALLY MURDERED ALONGSIDE NICOLE BROWN. ALL EYES TURNED TO THE FAMED FOOTBALL STAR AND ACCOMPLISHED SPORTSCASTER OJ SIMPSON. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR LATER, AFTER WHAT HAD BEEN DUBBED THE TRIAL OF THE CENTURY, THE WORLD WAS SHOCKED WHEN THE…

The Church is to Show Conviction and Compassion Without Compromise.

The coming resurrection is the hope and motivation of the church and of all believers. Whatever happens to our present bodies—whether they are healthy or unhealthy, beautiful or plain, short-lived or long-lived, or whether they are indulged or tortured—they are not our permanent bodies, and we should not hold them too dearly.

Romans Intro to Romans Intro 1.1-.7 promise of a Savior in the Old Testament, reviews Paul's ministry to date, and surveys the religious history of the Gentile world "The main body of Romans is a treatise on Paul's gospel (Eight of the 11 occurrences in Romans of euangelion ["gospel"] and euangelizomia…

The Imperfect Church – 11 The Immoral Church Introduction The Sunday before Easter is traditionally referred to as Palm Sunday. It gets its name from an event in the life of Jesus that took place the week before he rose from the dead, called the Triumphal Entry. As Jesus entered the city of Jerusalem,…

The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything.

progressive sanctification

As we start this afternoon I’d like to do a little poll. Our topic is ‘LGBTQ+ or Jesus’ and I want to do a little show of hands. This poll is not to find out where you stand on these issues. I am just trying to get a sense of our familiarity with this topic. Here is the first question. I have about 8.…