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I thought after a roller-coaster week we could use a little light hearted approach. It has both thrilled me and concerned me how Christians have approached this last week: Some have expressed how grateful they are that they know not matter who sits in the oval office… God sits on His throne Others have…

How is it possible for someone to have hope, and not just hope- living hope, as they are struggling through various trials? Maybe you as you were watching the video this morning, you were thinking- how is it possible for these people to have hope? Look at what is happening to the world around us- if…

Introduction Today will conclude our sermon series on the Gospel My purpose in this series is to recalibrate our understanding of the Gospel In our world, the Gospel has been presented as a series of things to affirm and you are a Christian. But, as I saw Jesus present the Gospel, there are a lot of…

Questions to consider while preaching/teaching this passage: -What does a sincere heart mean? -Guthrie indicates it means to be genuine, loyal, and real. Martin Rowe, 6 years old, lived on a small farm in rural Georgia. One day while riding on a tractor with his father the unthinkable happened; the tractor…

Introduction The Philippian church was a generous and loving church. They cared for Paul and others well. They gave much money and service for the Lord. They were committed. Paul had told them about his sufferings and that they would suffer too. That death was coming but it is okay because you will be…

The title of the message is “The God of the Living”. This is because God is not the God of the dead but He is The God of the Living This phrase was part of the response Jesus gave to the Sadducee's when they gave him a hypothetical question that was meant to trap him. They asked Jesus about a woman who…

57 Now when evening had come, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. 59 When Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean…

Revelation 4:5-11 . 5 From the throne came flashes of lightning, and rumblings and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning seven torches of fire, which are the seven spirits of God, 6 and before the throne there was as it were a sea of glass, like crystal. And around the throne, on each…

1 Thessalonians 4:18 “So encourage each other with these words.” “Billy, it was just a year ago today that you left us and the sunshine went out of our lives. But we turned on the headlights and we’re going on. Billy, we shall keep on doing the best we can until that glorious day when we shall see you…

Introduction Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me . And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of reputation, lest by any means I might run, or had run,…

We’ve read our passage this morning eight times as part of this series. We’ve read that list of 15 examples of works of the flesh, and the 9 examples of fruit of the Spirit. Lets hone in on that phrase “Fruit of the Spirit”, we know what it is by now, perhaps you have even memorized verses 22 & 23 here:…

Introduction: 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of evil. Pray. 1. Don’t quench the Spirit (v.19) 19 Do not quench the Spirit. The word to quench means to stifle or extinguish the Holy Spirit. How many…

Exegetical Point: Jesus reveals himself as the messiah to a semi-jewish/pagan woman. Homiletic Point: Jesus teaches us about himself so we can put our faith and trust in him. Intro Run around in the Sun? Thirsty What happens if we don’t drink water? Jesus offers us something like water, but better! He…

We are reminded that Christ rose from the dead, overcoming sin, death, and the devil. We are encouraged to walk among the dead to bring life to them.

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The central concept for today’s message is time — kairos. As one examines time in today text as well as in other portions of Scripture, one quickly realizes that time is a gift. As with all other gifts, God calls…

A few weeks ago I introduced you to the Disciples Cross It’s a teaching device created by a man named Avery T. Willis. He created this to teach others how to be a Disciple. Take a good look at it again. We’re going to be using this over the next several weeks. We’ve been talking about Disciples and Discipleship…

1. Jesus seeks His fearful disciples, v. 19. The evening of this very eventful day, the first day of the week. It has been a day of unanticipated testimonies of those who say they have seen the crucified Lord alive. Jewish time reckoning, which follows an evening then daytime format, would have moved…

With Tongue or Foot? Have you ever heard the phrase “Preach the gospel at all times, use words if necessary”? It is a saying often attributed to St. Francis of Assissi, a man who in his youth sought out life’s pleasures as he desired not thinking of the distance between man and God. There were times…

Romans 8:12–17 (ESV) — 12 So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.…

The Situation Turn, Turn, Turn by Pete Seeger recorded by Byrds in 1965 when Vietnam War was heating up. Qoheleth was writing during the exile, people dislocated. Ecclesiastes is rambling and depressed Human self-sufficiency (naming a new year, trying harder, changing politicians, propping up old institutions)…

Two Trees - Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil Tree of Life It’s no longer I who live 11 Later, when Peter came to Antioch, I had a face-to-face confrontation with him because he was clearly out of line. 12 Here’s the situation. Earlier, before certain persons had come from James, Peter regularly ate…

Amos 5 is the Lord’s attempt to cause a stiff necked and hard hearted people to turn from their sin and seek Him. How do you get a hard hearted person to seek the Lord How does the Lord motivate hard hearted people to seek Him? Seeking the Lord is not a once and done decision. Seeking the Lord is a lot…

Today we will find ourselves in the last chapter of 1 Peter. This 1st epistle or letter Peter writes to persecuted church. Peter, an apostle and an elder, writes to the scattered Christians in Asia Minor who are facing persecution and suffering. He exhorts them to stand firm in their faith and hope in…

Central Idea: In the final section of his letter, Paul reviews the elements that demonstrate Christian maturity in one's life and the ultimate blessing that these bring to the believer who pursues them. Q1: What is the main theme of chapter 4 in the book 'Philippians'? A: The main theme of the book 'Philippians…

Call out your favorite childhood stories - mine were Hardy Boys books! When families and close friends gather there stories fill the air. As children we loved to listen in on the stories our parents and grandparents told. We are able to remember stories much more easily than lists of dates and other…