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Excelleration By this time you should be feeling the effects of this word Excelleration. We have been moving into the words God has given us and it is likely we are starting to see movement. It is also likely that you may be at a point of letting go of some things to move more towards what is next. Matthew…

Genesis 4 Read v 1-7 A “sinned and fallen short” family Adam and Eve’s sin Sin passed down to generations ( Gen 5:3 - made in the image of Adam) Pleasing Sacrifice Abel the rancher Cain the farmer ? Is blood sacrifice the issue? or attitude? Abel’s sacrifice was acceptable to God Cain’s sacrifice was…

Can you believe that Easter is less than two months away? It will be here before you know it. When I was a kid I loved Easter Egg Hunts. We would go over to my grandparents house and my cousins and myself and my sister would hunt eggs all afternoon. It would start out with the parents hiding eggs and…

Intro; Tennessee Titans’ center, Kevin Long [ 1998-2001 ], who played under Coach Bobby Bowden at Florida State University, said his college coach inspired the team with parables. Kevin recounted a favorite story: [ Bowden ] was playing college baseball, and he had never hit a home run. Finally, he hit…

What a great day to worship Jesus Christ There are billions of people who will never know what it is like to gather with God’s people There are billions of people who will never know what it is like to know Jesus But for us WE ARE BLESSED! We have something so much greater than this world could ever…

21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Introduction: Thesis/ Central Idea: Treasure has at best only short-term benefit but can bring spiritual dangers. Spiritual treasure is of eternal value and comes from knowing and serving God. The limitations of accumulated treasure It is…

Introduction : When John D. Rockefeller died, one man was curious about how much he left behind. Determined to find out, he set up an appointment with one of Rockefeller’s highest aides and asked, “How much did Rockefeller leave behind.” The aide answered, “All of it.” We may amass earthly treasures…

19 “Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart…

In November 2014 there was a new Guinness World Record for the longest speech; not surprisingly, it was a sermon. Pastor Zach Zehnder of Mount Dora, Florida preached for two days, five hours, and eighteen minutes. Taking only rare bathroom breaks and with at least 10 people present at all times during…

Introduction: (10 Minutes) Discussion Starters: What do you treasure most in the world? If you had to give that treasure up, what would it do to your life? Remember, how we are warned in the previous three sections about where we seek our rewards. Jesus called us to reflect on our motives. Why do you…

Treasure reveals affection, eyes unclouded by evil, hearts devoted to Jesus

Which master are you serving, and what kind of treasure are you working for?

Call to worship 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord ; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, And let us exalt His name together. 4 I sought the Lord , and He heard me, And delivered…

James has been writing about the contrast between the value systems of the world and the believer. He began by contrasting how wisdom differed between the world and godly wisdom. Last week, we examined the idea of whether God is considered within our plans or is He simply an afterthought Tonight, we…

Let this series of questions help you determine where you are storing up treasure as we examine Matthew 6:19-24.

Call to Worship: 47 “The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation! Giving 9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. 19 “Do not lay up…

I) Christians, seek after wisdom (1-5). “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind” ( Jas 1:5–6…

Exposition 9 How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word. 10 With all my heart I have sought You; Do not let me stray from Your commandments. 11 Your word I have treasured in my heart, That I may not sin against You. 12 Blessed are You, O Yahweh; Teach me Your statutes.…

Treasure of the Heart 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21 For where…

When life doesn’t seem fair, I need to make sure God is my chief treasure. We'll examine Psalm 73 to see how it can help us pray when life doesn't seem fair.

Good Morning, if you have your Bibles would you turn with me to Matthew chapter 13. Over the past several weeks we have been talking about the parables of Jesus, and so we are going to look today at the hidden treasure and the Pearl of great Value. We are going to begin in verse 44. Matthew 13:44 . 44…

Generosity is a gateway to intimacy with God

Announcements Are there any announcements? There is a board meeting on Wednesday at 6:30pm. Please pray for wisdom and direction as we meet to discuss church business. Introduction Thank you for that wonderful message of music and for you faithfulness week after week in bringing us before the Lord. Good…

The Battle for Your Heart Remember, John the Baptist welcomed Jesus Christ with the message “Repent for the Kingdom of God is at Hand”. Jesus’ begins teaching about the Kingdom and explains the standards of this new Kingdom, a Holy Kingdom. He begins with The Beatitudes about how we should view ourselves…

Kingdom of Heaven “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. What is Hidden Treasure? When you think of treasure, some people always think of pirates. or maybe these 3 *Picture of…