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Teach me, O Lord , the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. Incline my heart to your testimonies, and not to selfish gain! Turn my eyes from…

Distraction leads to disunity which creates a disconnect from the traction needed to keep moving. Jesus says to Martha when visiting the home of Mary and Martha, "You are worried and upset about many things, you are distracted, but only one thing is needed." ( Luke 10:41 ). Does it feel like you are…

I have Decided... 13 No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. Paul is…

Memorial Day Weekend - Pentecost Memorial day weekend is a national holiday in which we remember those who gave their life for our nation. It’s a day that our nation pauses to remember and honor those who gave their lives. There was a phrase many of us have heard before that I think used to be true,…

Faith in Action is how we Rise Above. Rise Above. These are words that our Father is calling us to this year of 2023. Our Father is one who rises above, so we do not have to rise above alone. He is with us and we will rise above. 1 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things…

The last time we studied Nehemiah, we saw that Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem to begin his calling to lead the people to rebuild. The Persian king had granted Nehemiah, his trusted advisor and cupbearer, the resources and permission needed to carry out the rebuild. Now it was up to Nehemiah to lead the…

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him…

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Jesus taught with power and authority and you can too!

13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. We live in a culture that says everything is ok. You can do anything… there are…

27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, What does it mean to live worthy of the gospel? What does it…

Let us pray…Gracious, holy, and loving God, on this first Sunday in Advent, as we come to prepare ourselves to celebrate the birth of your Son into a world filled with darkness, we come with lots on our hearts, minds, and spirits and so we ask you to help us in this time to clear out all those things…

You most likely read or skim read Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic novel, The Scarlett Letter in high school literature class. Hawthorne’s story of Hester Prynne is a tale of a married woman sent ahead to America as her husband finished up affairs. Thought to be dead after his delayed arrival to their new…

Our Scripture lesson this morning comes from 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 . Let us now hear God’s Word: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone.…

BEING EFFECTUAL IN PRAYER Look up two verses to start us out tonight: 1 Cor 16:9 ; James 5:16 Churches can run without prayer. Whole denominations can run without prayer. The question is: Is what they’re doing worth doing if they can do it without prayer? Ben Patterson Deepening Your Conversation with…

Sadly people miss the intendewd blessing of the abundant life because they fail to recognize Jesus

This passage in Luke specifically verses 1 and 2 are a couple of the foundational verses for Christ Our Hope. Luke 10: 1-16 : The Mission of the Kingdom You know the interesting thing about Life is that God meant for it to be reproduced. This reproduction happens in several ways, whether it’s the planting…

This passage in Luke specifically verses 1 and 2 are a couple of the foundational verses for Christ Our Hope. Luke 10: 1-16 : The Mission of the Kingdom You know the interesting thing about Life is that God meant for it to be reproduced. This reproduction happens in several ways, whether it’s the planting…

This passage in Luke specifically verses 1 and 2 are a couple of the foundational verses for Christ Our Hope. Luke 10: 1-16 : The Mission of the Kingdom You know the interesting thing about Life is that God meant for it to be reproduced. This reproduction happens in several ways, whether it’s the planting…

Call to worship Welcome everyone! What a unique day we get to be a part of today! The next Sunday Christ as will not be until 2033 That means these two days will not line up for another 11 years. That is pretty significant! I want to read from John 3:13 -17 for our call to worship LET US STAND AND WORSHIP!…

Promised King Birth Announcements Levi just had his 9th birthday. And prior to his birth, I hadn’t even known that birth announcements were a thing. I thought that people knew you were pregnant and would eventually meet the baby. As simple as that, but for many new and eager parents, they like to send…

[Show Hope Bumper video.] Welcome to the first Sunday of Advent. What an amazing season it is as we journey together toward Christmas. The word advent is a version of a Latin term which means “coming.” So we use these weeks leading up to Christmas as a chance to look forward to our celebration of the…

The Fall We saw last week that God is the king of the universe and He made us in His image and commanded us to rule the world. But we had an enemy who also wanted to rule the world his name is Satan. Satan has his own kingdom and it is an enemy kingdom to God’s kingdom. He has been waging war since the…

I Am The Lord Your God Rev. Thomas A. West Sr. October 31, 2021 Exodus 20:2-3 Why Halloween Is Celebrated? Though the holiday began in Celtic regions of Ireland, the United Kingdom, and France, it quickly spread to other parts of the world. The first American colonists in New England were forbidden to…