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A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Well Recently,” the paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned that during their WORSHIP service an elderly man PASSED…

It’s All About Jesus Intro. Why don’t we tell other people about Jesus? Why do we tend to steer away from conversations about our savior? Last week one of the things we looked at was the fact that God has saved us so that we can proclaim the truth about Jesus. Not only has he called us but he has empowered…

John Remembers Isaiah V 39 the people could not believe remembering Isaiah’s prophecy about hardening the Jews were not believing in Jesus V 40 V 41 His- Jesus/ Jehovah Adonai 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.…

Many names, Many ideas, Who is Jesus to you?

Introduction 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, The Old Testament often refers to speech as a sword. The words of the wicked are said to wound as a sword (e.g. Pss 57:4 ; 64:3 ). But in the Bible God’s own word is also as a sword in his hand, a…

Intro – Everyone seems’ to have a mission. A mission is what gives purpose to existence. It propels people forward to great accomplishments. It shapes there life, thoughts, intents, social media posts and conversations. Mission is even what provides the reason for an institution to continue and advance.…

21 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” 23 But He answered her not a word. And His disciples…

Worship - Defining the Heart of Worship I have wanted to study the topic of worship for a long time now. And so I am hoping today will be the first of many sermons on this topic. I am still creating a road map for where I want to go because there is so much to study and so many different avenues to explore.…

Divine change may not be comfortable, but it is beneficial

There was man I heard about who bought a parrot . It was a beautiful parrot but he had a really bad mouth . He could swear for five minutes straight without repeating himself. The man was embarrassed because the bird was driving him crazy in front of people . He tried to appeal to the bird by asking…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please take your Bibles and turn in them with me to Psalm 97 , Psalm 97 . We will be continuing our Advent series today. We’ve looked at the hope that Christ provided through His faithfulness - examining three proofs in the proof of His Word, the proof…

A Cal to Spiritual Wholeness Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Verse 4 James calls the Church or believers adulterers and adulteresses. Actually, there is only one word…

Liz coming down to go up= to go down. Crazy C. S. Lewis writes in his book Miracles that the central miracle asserted by Christians is the incarnation (143). He explains the descent and ascent of Christ vividly:In the Christian story God descends to re-ascend. He comes down; down from the heights of…

Welcome/Bienvenido: Tithe and Offering Diezmo y Ofrenda 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 (NLT) 8 And God will generously provide all you need . Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others . 9 As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their…

Jesus' identity and work is more significant than religious trappings.

1 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written,…

The Time Is Now Are any of you Star Wars fans? Have you seen all the movies? Most of the movies? Some of the movies? Didn’t know there were movies? I have a confession. I’ve never watched Episode III. I think because it’s seems dark. And because I know where the movie starts, and where it ends up at.…

Luke 2:1-21 Scene 1. Imagine a huge party being held on your birthday in your honour. There are presents and gifts and special speeches. More food and alcohol is consumed than at any other time of the year. Everyone considers the event so important that it is declared a public holiday. In fact it is…

Introduction Moments of decision and change. Signing Day festivities. College. Marriage. Military. Those moments when it is real. God has called you to do the work. (vv. 14-15) Joshua continues, after reminding what God has done for them, he know reminds them what difference this makes. “Fear the LORD”…

When Jesus told us to live in the world, but not become a part of it, how did he mean for us to relate to our family? And what about friends? Should we even have non-Christian friends? Can we both love God above all else and also be a light to the little part of the world we live in: our friends and family?

How many of you remember the children’s song “The Joy of the Lord”? The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength Joy - A quality or attitude of delight and happiness, which is ultimately grounded in the work…

There are two kings that are battling for control in our lives. One must die so that the other can rule. The gifts of the wise men were gifts for a King, and represent the gifts we can give to Jesus.

Prayer Daniel is my favorite example of prayer. Daniel’s Prayer Deliberate Faithful Unashamed 7 But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. This prayer is: Practical Inclusive Beneficial As we think…

Introduction Welcome back this Sunday. If you were with us last Sunday we ended with a bombshell being dropped on the disciples. I wonder how many of you enjoy watching shows that leave you with a suspenseful closing scene at the end of the year, only to leave you waiting for several months of anticipation.…

Our Scripture lesson this morning is from 1 Timothy 2:1-7 . Let us hear God’s Word: First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified…