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Answering the Father John’s entire career is spent responding to the Father’s call I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel.” I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, ‘He on whom you see…

Introduction The ability to choose is the mark of humanity. From the creation man has been given an element, a characteristic that makes them different from all of creation. 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over…

Lost to found Pray for unbelieving Family and friends will come to faith in Jesus 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: Don’t be afraid to ask. 9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock,…

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…

This Week’s Theme: God Knows Your Name Word for the Week is Calling: It is God’s summoning of individuals and people to himself, so that they will belong to him and serve him in his world. The calling of a believer may involve a specific place, task or vocation in life. Memory Verse: Jeremiah 33:3 Call…

1 Afterward Moses and Aaron went and said to Pharaoh, “Thus says the Lord , the God of Israel, ‘Let my people go, that they may hold a feast to me in the wilderness.’ ” 2 But Pharaoh said, “Who is the Lord , that I should obey his voice and let Israel go? I do not know the Lord , and moreover, I will…

Last week during the children’s sermon, Lance shared a passage that directly precedes the text I’m going to preach from today. To refresh your memory, he shared from Mark 10:35 and following, where James and John come and ask Jesus, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” Does that…

When We Pray 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. What are some assumptions about prayer? It is an assumption That all followers of Christ pray That prayer is central to following…

Introduction There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.…

A Sad Time in Israel God was rarely heard In those days the word of God was rare and visions uncommon no one was listening to God no one was speaking for God God was unable to reveal himself the people were not obeying the law and the spiritual leaders were corrupt They were going through all the motions…

4 Questions 1 Answer One of the most cherished passages of Scripture. Romans is so full of deep, meaty theology. But theology is not meant to be cold, dry, boring. Right here Paul shows us what theology does. It is pastoral, It is encouraging. It is consoling. It is encouraging. It causes you to worship.…

We are in the season of Lent, a 7 week journey to Easter. And for the next several weeks we’re going to be meeting Jesus. Some of you might say, but I already know Jesus. Well, we’re going to examine what we know and be open to what we don’t know. What does the Bible say? What else can we know? Most…

1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I…

As we begin this morning, we’re continuing on in our journey through the book of Ephesians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the church at Ephesus AND to the surrounding area churches. This was a letter that would be passed around. Our passage this morning comes from chapter 3, and we’re going…

Hey Lord did you hear me? Heart of the prayer warrior has been displayed (Dan9:17-19) and now God is going to answer the prayer in our passage today. 17 “So now, our God, listen to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplications, and for Your sake, O Lord, let Your face shine on Your desolate sanctuary.…

Thesis/ Central Idea: New Testament Christians are not superstitious but are reasoned and informed in their faith. Text: 22 So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I passed along and observed the objects of…

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. 20…

15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, Thesis: Everyday Christians are ready to give an answer to the Hope that lies in them. Introduction: 2021…

God NEVER ignores the prayers of his children. (With one exception - 1 Peter 3:7 ) 7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Men, bear…

Results of God’s Love In this letter of 1 John, we have spent a few weeks looking at changes in our lives that help us to be more and more conformed to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. These are the changes that create new life because of the Love of God, poured out to us through the gift of his Son,…

The last couple weeks we have looked at Jesus teaching the disciples about the content of prayer. Today we are looking at Jesus continuing to teach on prayer but this time He is teaching on the necessity of prayer. Persistence v.5-8 Customs If you were traveling, the places that you would stay would…

9 Again the Lord said to me, “A conspiracy exists among the men of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem. 10 They have turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, who refused to hear my words. They have gone after other gods to serve them. The house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken…

Joel 3:9-10 Proclaim this among the nations: Consecrate for war; stir up the mighty men. Let all the men of war draw near; let them come up. Thesis: Critics falsely attempt to lay the blood of mankind at Christianity’s feet. Introduction: Today, the term “religion” gets separated from political, social,…

Introduction Last week began a new series on the book of Nehemiah and his task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Our goal over the next several weeks is to discover the principles that Nehemiah used to rebuild the walls that we can apply to our church as we move forward during and after the pandemic.…

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was an American poet and educator whose works include "Paul Revere's Ride", The Song of Hiawatha , and Evangeline . He was the first American to translate Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy . Longfellow was born in Portland, Maine, . He was a man who felt and loved deeply. And…