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Our old housemate Grahame taught us a really fun game. It’s called Wikipedia Race. Each of us have a device, and all start with one completely random page, like Chinese Bao Buns. We each have to race each other, only using the links provided from the starting page, to a final page, such as basketballer…

Introduction: Last week Pastor Dan stood in this space and gave a very important message on the daily choice we make to Follow the Lord, and the blessings that come with that decision. Today we are continuing our verse by verse study in the Book of Romans, chapter 8, if you have a Bible please turn to…

I want to begin our time in the Scriptures this morning with a consideration of something that you probably would not have expected this resurrection Sunday morning. I want us to consider the concept of lament. Laments are interesting things. They can express raw emotion, opening our hearts to the Lord…

2 Timothy 3:16–17 (ESV) — 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for…

Introduction Paul here turns his attention away from everyone like he has been talking about and to the Jews in particular. Remember Paul has just finished saying that because of the wrath of God people have been turned over to their own desires of the heart. Turned over to the way of the beast. Romans…

Opening text 19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them. 20 To the Jews I became as a Jew, in order to win Jews. To those under the law I became as one under the law (though not being myself under the law) that I might win those under the law.…

What are you grateful for? Take a moment and start to list your blessings. Those of you online chat them in so we can share together this morning. Being thankful is hard. Let me state this at the beginning. Respect those who do the ministry. This is not just about respecting leaders, though we must,…

Stir up one another! Series about stirring up one another to a closer walk with thee (expand) We have looked personally (prayer, study, discerning, overcoming) We have looked as a church too (our assembly, joy of singing, growing in knowledge) Today we will discuss the Christian and “good works” Created…

Intro: What I want to look at today is not so much the aspects of the kingdom that are here and now and in us, but I want us to look at the kingdom that will be here soon. If Jesus said it's soon, then I'm allowed to say it's soon. I want to talk about Christian hope. I want to lift our eyes to what's…

When I think about this book that we’re walking through as a church... …the book of Titus …And I think about how seemingly short it is compared to other books, I find myself... …feeling like there HAS to be more to it. So far - in 3 weeks, we’ve walked through 2 chapters…and TODAY - we break into chapter…

9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. 20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. 34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin.…

Grace for All For the last couple of weeks we have learned about Saul. We talked about his Conversion and subsequent persecution. Luke is going to take a step back from Paul for a minute and highlight an important turning point in the mission of Christ. Remember when we started this journey through Acts…

How do I get to the point in my life where I am zealous or eager or enthusiastic for good works? 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. Good Works- major theme of the letter Titus 1:1 (ESV)…

As I begin our message today we’re going to begin with some audience participation. So feel free to shout out your answer or just raise your hand, or both! How many of you stayed up last night to ring in the new year? If you’re here this morning after staying up that late, I just have to congratulate…

Introduction: We all love a good show! I am particularly fond of theater because I love to see how they come up with creative ways to change scenes and I feel like the characters have to really be good actors and actresses to be able to perform. There aren’t creative camera angles and edits to help them…

You may have noticed on your way in this morning that some of our health policies have changed. In light of the new CDC recommendations and the State of New York’s updated health guidelines. The elders have decided that masks will now be optional for all fully vaccinated individuals. If you are not vaccinated…

God’s Works are Good And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the dry land Earth, and the gathering together of the waters He called Seas. And God saw that it was good. And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to…

Build up or Tear Down In the various aspects of our lives we are rarely if ever a neutral influence. What are the roles that we you and I have? Roles in Life Family: Child, Spouse, Parent, Grandparent Work: Employee, Manager, Boss, Owner Church: Attendee, Giver, Worker, Disciple-maker Each role has its…

Introduction One of my favorite pieces of information about Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is that it likely wasn’t written to the Ephesians. The words ἐν Ἐφέσῳ are missing from some of the earliest manuscripts. This is particularly interesting because Paul mentions a letter that presumably isn’t in…

Common phrases in our day like Karma, fate, destiny, it is what it is. These are abstract- depending who you ask Our topic for today has the same effect All Christians believe in predestination. In fact all religions do. For Our study the emphasis is on where in the Bible is predestination and why is…

Instructions/Standards for the church Ever buy something that needs to be put together? What comes with it? Instructions, right? Well the church needs instructions too and that is what this series has been about (remember 1Tim3:15 ). We have our instruction manual the Bible and it needs to be read and…

From Palm Sunday to the Tomb This is Palm Sunday, so we will begin with Mark’s record of Jesus’ entry to Jerusalem, followed by “Hosanna” by Paul Baloche: 6 And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go. 7 And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it.…

Introduction Last week caring for widows; this week caring for elders The bulletin said 17–25. Your notes say 17–25. But I finally gave up and decided: we’re not getting through v. 25 today So this will be part 1 of caring for elders That’s what this whole passage is about: caring for elders. How should…

Good Fences Keep Good Neighbors When our relationships are out of balance, it’s often because someone expects you to be God. They expect you to take responsibility for some area in their life that they should be taking responsibility for. Be God in my money. I’ve got financial problems. You solve them.…

Trouble Brewing Everything seems to be a problem with someone. People sent to Jesus about Lazarus (11:1-3) Trouble was Whom Jesus loved was sick. Jesus going to Judea (11:5-8) Trouble is disciples thought he would be killed Lazarus is dead (11:11-14) Problem is he delayed and now Lazarus is dead. Martha…