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vs. 1 - Commanded to Live Like God. vs. 2 - Commanded to Love Like God. vs. 3-7 - Commanded to Leave the Worldly Ways. Today, we discover why we are to be different. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all…

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them…

Good afternoon. As each of us has made the choice to gather together today as one body, we are reminded of the importance of belonging to a community of believers. Many of us have experienced the joys and benefits of fellowship with other Christians, but we also know that it can be challenging at times.…

Our text today comes from Ephesians 4:1-16 , and is a text that speaks to coming together in Unity. Let’s listen to Paul’s words in his letter to the church at Ephesus: I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility…

Date of issue: 1378 The most famous of structural failures has to be the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Situated behind the Pisa Cathedral, and known simply as the Tower of Pisa, the tower was originally built to house the bell of the Pisa Cathedral complex. The tower was built on an entirely unstable foundation.…

SERIES - Life is a Journey INTRO: This morning we are starting a new series called, “Life is a Journey” Life is a journey. Each of us has a road to walk and decisions to make. The Christian road a difficult one to walk. But walking with Jesus and staying focused on Him will fill your heart and life.…

Introduction Today we continue our series titled ‘Having Communion with God’. A series focusing on the Holy Spirit. Thus far we looked at: The Overview / Introduction The Promise The Power The Performance The Presence of the Spirit Then we began examining the commands concerning the Holy Spirit - what…

How do you walk in repentance? Resulting the transformation of self, others and our community. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot…

What You Believe Matters 2 JOHN 1–13 When Jesus was in the “upper room” with His disciples the night before His crucifixion, He made a number of profound and lasting statements. One concerned truth; another concerned love. John 14:6 reports that He said, Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth,…

Walking in the Light 1 John 1: 5-10 In our opening passage, John focused on the characteristic of Christ as the Living Word , God revealed to humanity in human form. Christ came to earth as the embodiment of the eternal God. Now he focuses on Christ as the Light of the world. Each of these characteristics…

Pre-Intro We’ve been looking at Colossians when I’ve had to opportunity to preach. The last time we looked at Colossians together in February, we looked at the end of chapter 1, into the beginning of Chapter 2. We saw that Christ is Supreme in the growth of the Church - we saw the burden that Paul had…

(S1) Phobia's or what people fear are pretty common—Spiders and snakes, small spaces, heights, dogs, thunder and lightening... FEAR of the DARK—MOM What looks like a simple chair during the day is transformed into a monster at night. Socks left on the floor suddenly appear to be snakes. The light, however,…

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 4:11-24 . Title: Truth in Love Proclaiming the Gospel But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. As we have been…

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself…

If the question where to come up...”what is truth” we would undoubtedly get a million different opinions of what that truth is, based on every mans opinion and often, not according to any kind of evidence or proofs whatsoever. In today's society, people stand on and hold true to their own truth. Many…

2nd Epistle of John 1 The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2 for the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3 Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from…

Context I am going to read us something this morning that I found interesting and it gives us a bigger picture of what we are talking about today. “The Way” this is what early Christianity was called, this is from Chad Bird he is a pastor, professor, author, and speaker (1517.org). Why Was Christianity’s…

I still remember driving up the entrance. Sprawling green grass and topiary bushes dotting the way. Once at the entrance I found a place to park and made may way through the door. My gaze was met with an entryway that screamed opulence. From the dining area down to my left, and a richly comfortable library…

Introduction: - Good morning! Today, I want to discuss something of utmost importance... something that shapes our identity as believers. And that is the undeniable truth that we are created in the likeness of God. This means that we reflect certain characteristics and qualities of God, setting us apart…

Living In The End Times # 6 1 John 2: 18-23 In our previous study John gave direction concerning spiritual victory for the believer. Regardless of our maturity level, we all need to grow in the Lord. Continued growth is essential in overcoming the difficulties we face. John knew the struggles present…

Intro ; Let me refresh your memory of what we have studied so far in this series “My Life in the Church” ; Connected in Christ - Salvation in Him Connected By God’s Grace - His diamond of favor on the backdrop of our dark sin Connected For Good Works - Chosen for a purpose in Christ Connected Through…

Context This morning we are going to move on deeper into Ephesians chapter 4. Sunday before last we started looking at what Paul has for us on living the Christian life, walking the walk, and as Brother Bobby taught us last Sunday this can only be done in and through the Holy Spirit. We are called to…

Hypocrisy is agreed to be a curse! If there is something both Jesus and the world agree on about the Christian church, it’s that blatant hypocrisy is a terrible curse. Real life has many trials, sadnesses and griefs. Many of them are a result of our our self, pride and sin ; many more are simply the…

24 Let what you heard from the beginning abide in you. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. What was heard from the beginning? 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked…