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Christmas And the Abundant Life John 10:7–11 (ESV) 7 So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and…

We have been doing a series called “Stay Positive.” Negativity is everywhere in the world today. It causes fear and uncertainty, which causes stress, which can turn you into a source of negativity. One common theme that negativity uses to create fear in your life is to convince you that there is not…

Clarifying our Purpose See, Experience and Become the Abundant Life Jesus came to give. 10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Most people look at this scripture and think that the devil is the thief, and even though that is true,…

Rooted in the Promises Romans 15:8-13 Introduction I read a story of two mountain villages. One of these villages got its water from a mountain spring. In the summer months when the weather was dry, that spring would dwindle down until there was barely a trickle of water coming into that little village.…

I knew the day was coming, when our youngest grandson, Carter, was going to finally use the one word everyone hoped he would never use. Can you guess the word? Not “no”, MINE. It happened early this week, when we were sitting at the table. He was eating his dessert, an Oreo cookie, which he has discovered…

(S1) I like to think of myself as a generous person, if you were to ask, most people would say the same! — Generosity in every church I’ve served…this one is no exception Shirt off their back/Do anything for anybody/Give when it hurts …h elping those in need, church goers are often the first to open…

Last week: Moses’ last hurrah Barbara Sampson - Moses last speech Promises of God: Strength foryour days shelter and refuge (shadow of protection, not abandonment) Everlasting arms of God Jesus is the fulfilment of these promises The water - baptism The wine - Communion & the cross Right at the start…

Hope - While we long to see God take action, when we have no clue about His view of time! Introduction: Part of the Wonder of Christmas is how God chose to give much needed hope to His people. For years and years before Jesus ever fulfilled the hundreds of prophecies that pointed to His initial arrival,…

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. We have read from a Psalm of David in which he despaired of his enemies and looked to God for deliverance and preservation. David knew much about persecution and difficulty and he…

Introduction Miguel Amaya Miguel Amaya got called up from the Tennessee Smokies to their Chicago Cubs. His parents, Max and Anny Oro flew up from Panama and saw his MLB debut when they played the Nationals in Washington DC. Then they were able to fly up to watch him play on May 6th at Wrigley Field in…

Intro; Jesus has been giving God’s standards throughout the sermon, standards that are holy and perfect and that are opposed to the self-righteous, self-sufficient, and hypocritical standards of man—typified the scribes and Pharisees. He has shown what His kingdom is like and what its people are like—and…

“You just don’t get it, do you?” “The lights are on, but nobody’s home!” “He’s not playing with a full deck.” People use such phrases to suggest that someone lacks a little something in the intelligence department. A careful reading of our text might have us questioning our own intelligence. Jesus uses…

The real proof of the transformation Jesus brings is not in the habits we practice but in the lives we lead Jesus said, I have come so that you may have life…an abundant life. How does knowing Jesus impact every area of our lives? The real proof of the transformation Jesus brings is not in the habits…

I Am The Door The only way to God/ Heaven is through Jesus Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Through Jesus we are Justified Just as if I never sinned Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus…

“There is one safe and happy place, and that is in the will of God.” ― David Livingstone 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me,…

God has promised us new life 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. He makes all things new How can my life be different? How can I break from my past? 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the…

Connection to the Sabbath and to the healing of the blind man. Say hi for 5 minutes? Steve Jordan? Intro Good morning, Gateway Chapel! If you’re joining us for the first time, we are currently in a year-long series we’re called “The Year of Biblical Exploration.” We’re looking at the beautiful mosaic…

“Truly I tell you, anyone who doesn’t enter the sheep pen by the gate but climbs in some other way is a thief and a robber. The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When…

I. Comfort Food A. Pandemic shortage 1. Spring 2020 stay at home orders 2. things begin disappearing in stores a. disinfectant, wipes, toilet paper b. flour and yeast 3. people quarantined at home started making bread a. April 20, 2020 USA Today article b. 2 to 3 weeks buffer inventory disappeared as…

(S1) — The Judean Wilderness ( erēmos) Desolate, uninhabited, rough terrain; deserted, barren, dry parched land as far as the eye could see. Few would journey there, let alone live there! The Judean Wilderness, home for nomadic shepherds, bandits and fugitives! A place where most would choose not to…

Devoted to Fellowship Today we are continuing the series we are calling “Together” where we are asking the question, “What is church?” On Sunday mornings we get up, get dressed, and “ go to church .” What if God had something bigger in mind? What if we were never intended to “go to” church, or “bring…

6th one - come and hear Becky share next 2 weeks 2 more - 1 traditional “I am” - Predicate noun - “I am what ?” The noun explains the “I” 1 special bonus - Not a predicate noun Context - preceding The night before Jesus was crucified Washing of the disciples feet Betrayal prediction Peter’s denial before…

Homer’s Odyssey- The Sirens’ Song On voyage home from Trojan Wars Odysseus must pass the Isle of the Sirens . The beautiful song of the Sirens drew in unsuspecting mariners to their doom on the rocks. Odysseus ordered his shipmates to plug their ears with wax and then to tie him to the mast so he alone…

What do you find satisfaction from in life? New car? Scratching the Vibe Hobbies? Deer mount (but that was two years ago) Eating at your favorite restaurant? (but I am hungry for breakfast just hours later) What does really satisfaction look like? What does it mean to be truly content? Contentment means…