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1. Discipleship in the beatitudes Matthew 5:3 “Poor in Spirit”: Disciples recognise that we have no righteousness of our own . Reward: Belonging in the kingdom of heaven Matthew 5:4 “mourn”: As disciples our response to our sin should be mourning. Reward: Jesus’ sacrifice and God’s grace comforts us…

Temporary tears accomplish suprising glory.

Years ago when I was going through seminary- along with going to school I also worked as a security guard to help pay for my education. It was an awful schedule. I was working third shift, then going directly to school in the morning and then sleeping during the afternoon. So I would go to work at 10:30…

Introduction Good Morning we will be in 1 Peter 3:8-9 . So two verses this morning. I was going to do more, but felt led as I have for much of 1 Peter to slow down, cover less text but be more in depth. Football fans have do you remember a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts named Andrew Luck? He…

ANNOUNCE *Love Rock Hall Day!!! *Healing Prayer and worship 6:30pm *Wesley Chapel…a big event for the church..an opportunity to meet our community and allow them to experience the love of Jesus. Approach it as a way to raise funds... Approach it as a way to call people to come and follow Jesus... Approach…

Why do good people suffer Why does suffering suprise us? our suffering has a purpose Our suffering will be real but never random. God knows the why he is not obligated to reveal the reason to us. we can walk in full obedience and still have trouble 1 Peter 5:8–11 “Be sober; be on the alert. Your adversary…

Because we know that Christ is returning soon and because we know the times leading up to it, we must be busy comforting and edifying one another.

Introduction . Good morning everyone. It is a real joy to be with you this morning. If you are at cove or watching online I want to say hello to you also. If you have your Bibles go ahead and open them to matthew chapter 7 as we continue our walking through the gospel of matthew today. As you get there…

What does God want me to do? Opening question “What does God want me to do?” Usually when we ask this question, we have a hidden assumption that adds to the end of the question. Not “what does God want me to do?” But rather “what does God want me to do* with my whole life?*” All of a sudden, for some,…

Introduction Good morning everyone. It’s such a joy to be with you today. If you have your Bibles go ahead and open up to Matthew chapter 8 and in a moment we will read verse 23-27 I;ve really enjoyed our time together in Matthew. Just a quick recape of where we have been latley Jesus teaches the sermon…

The Holy Spirit, also referred to as the Advocate and Spirit of life, grace, prophecy, truth and holiness, is present in all believers. He empowers us a to accomplish every good work prompted by faith. He guides us in our spiritual journey and helps us grow spiritually. One of the most unique aspects of the Holy Spirit is His ability to produce fruit in us and give us spiritual gifts. Through these gifts and characteristics, we can become more like Jesus Christ. Learn more with the message Who is Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 5:3-14 Story of the billionaire and his Yacht He wanted someone skilled to captain his top of the line yacht 3 finalist, and had to prove their helsmenship first could navigate rapids and come near to waterfalls and could take the ship to the brink without sinking second one could navigate…

Recently reading and re reading a booking based on a famous Novel. Let me read an extract. We’re going on an Easter egg hunt. We’re going to find them all. We’re really excited... Hororay for Easter day! Oh no - Bees! Can’t go over them Can’t go under them. Can’t go around them. Got to go through them....…

Pray This last chapter of Jesus’ sermon on the mount - which we’ll finish next week, is like a rapid fire question round. All the little sections are related to the wider sermon, but not tightly related to teach other. So we have 4 somewhat separate points today. 1 - Do not be a hypocritical judge v1-5…

Intro The last two years have taught me as a pastor to be prepared for anything ! * Show book, sunscreen, mask and headlamp * I’m sure the disciples of Jesus were likewise prepared for almost anything to happen Teach anywhere, heal anyone, pick fights with those in authority, survive riots, feed huge…

How do we communicate with others? Is communication important? If communication is important between us, then wouldn’t communication between us and God be even more important. How does God communicate with us? Every relationship is built on Communication. It is impossible to be friends with a rock, because…

Intro - open your bibles to John chapter 17 Invite to Ascend Core Team April 16 Acts Series… Sent: “How Jesus built his church” Context: Zoom out and then zoom all the way in…. - In August we began a year in “growing our View of God” > - Exodus: Delivered to Dwelled > - John’s Gospel = Lets learn about…

Intro Matt- rock calvary chapel in punta gorda The title of my sermon is Our Hope is in a Sovereign God bibles Romans Ch 5 . (Intro story) Wish everyone a happy Mothers day mothers day is difficult- death of mom , or child, infertility reminds some of us of our suffering Story of type pregnancy this…

Better the ball Tonight, as we dive into this section of scripture, we will learn what it means to live Godly lives every single day. A Lot didn’t grow up in a godly home, or have both parents, surely some inhere were abused, neglected Some in here have had a boss that was horrible to you, a father who…

Introduction good moring rivertree. It is a joy to be with you. Whether your here at the downtown campus or you are watching online I just want to say welecome again. If you have your Bibles go ahead and turn to Joshua chapter 23 as we continue you our series on the book of Joshua this morning. We are…

7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one…

Good morning rivertree. It’s a joy to be back with you again this morning. If you have your Bibles go ahead and open them up to mark chapter 7 and in a moment we will start in verse 24 A quick update on our poland team. They have had a great week! A group of them are heading back and will arrive home…

Good Old Days of Advent 300AD First and Foremost - Preparing for the Coming Christ “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my…

Kingdom of God is Valueable Have you ever found money on the street? Like even if it’s a dollar, that’s a really good feeling right? Let me tell you about a suprising find, At the beginning of this month we took some of the senior high youth for Youth Quake a confrence and one day I took some of the…

Introduction The Birthday Celebration The Shepherds Poor and not considered noble or high in status or class, taking turns watching over flocks throughout the night. The Coming of the Angels It is, of course, fitting that an angel should visit on the night of the Messiah’s birth, with the glory of the…