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When I was a kid - from age 8 to 17, I was a proud member of the Boy Scouts of America. That is not an organization that I could currently endorse, but back in the day there were a lot of good things going on. The Motto of the Boy Scouts was “Be Prepared” On one hand, it was just something that you said…

Intro: Giving, yep I already hear the groans! Just kidding, and it may not be what you think. I want to show you all a few things. (Show Pictures) And it is because you guys have been being like the Church in Corinth, as it says in Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly…

Does anyone know the scout motto? It doesn’t matter if you’re a girl scout or boy scout. The motto is “Be Prepared.” These are the two words that are embossed on the Eagle Scout Medal given to Boy scouts highest rank recipients. Baden Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, was often asked, “Be prepared…for…

How do we prepare for Christmas? 3 A voice cries: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord ; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Who the crier is remains concealed; his person vanishes in the splendour of his calling, and falls into the background behind the substance of his cry.…

I’m Leaving Jesus told them not with them much longer ( Jn13:33 ) Jn13:33 “33 “Little children, I am with you a little while longer. You will seek Me; and as I said to the Jews, now I also say to you, ‘Where I am going, you cannot come.’” Love as I have loved you ( Jn13:34 ) Jn13:34 “34 “A new commandment…

Abraham Watched The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. *** Image: Three visitors Watching:…

13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you…

Life is short. The sooner this powerful, yet simple, truth is grasped the greater the change we can have. Kids don’t stay kids for long. We do not like to wait. Does anyone really like to wait? I don’t at times. We talk about patience being a virtue but the reality is many of us do not want the virtue.…

As we return to our study of John's Gospel, we jump ahead to an incredibly comforting promise from Jesus given during an incredibly troubling time. Find peace and hope in our study of John 14:1-6.

Good News Alright. Last week was incredible. Casting vision for 2023 as we PURSUE TOGETHER what God has for us this year. If you missed the sermon last week, go back, listen, watch. Apple Podcast. YouTube. FB. Pursue Christ. Pursue Growth. Pursue Mission. Pursue Best. Pursue Promise. Puruse Together.…

7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Marching orders had…

I am not ashamed! Paul says “I am not ashamed of the gospel” (see Rom1:16) and if we are honest we may not be ashamed of it, but feel ill-prepared to proclaim, share the gospel. But statistically speaking, we can grow in preparation and proclamation. (Statistical facts picture inserted here) Barna Institute…

What does it mean to be prepared? PREPA´RED, pp. Fitted; adapted; made suitable; made ready; provided. What does it mean to prepare? prepare ■ verb 1 make ready for use or consideration. ▶ make (food) ready for cooking or eating. 2 make or get ready to do or deal with something. ▶ (be prepared to do…

7 Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. 9 Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace,…

This Week’s Theme: Real Conviction This Week’s Word is Conviction: The term refers to a state of being convinced; i.e., the holding of a strong belief, especially a conscious awareness of one’s guilt and the atoning death of Jesus Christ as the means of remission of that guilt. Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians…

Series Intro Luke 1:4 ...that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.” Jesus came into the world for a specific mission: To fulfill the law, cover sin, and reunite humanity to God. Elements of His mission goal are also found in the first steps of the journey: Purity, Hope,…

James and John, the two sons of Zebedee, came up to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, we want You to do for us whatever we ask of You.” And He said to them, “What do you want Me to do for you?” They said to Him, “Grant that we may sit, one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory.” But Jesus said to…

7 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Thesis/ Central Idea: Be prepared to patiently look toward God for his guidance and accept his proposed timing. Waiting on God can lead to an atmosphere…

Behold The Lamb Series - Sermon #2 The Preparation Intro : As we draw near the day that we celebrate as the day of the birth of our Lord and Savior, we are reminded that His birth was something that had been promised thousands of years earlier in Gen.3 . We saw this last week. We saw the promised Lambs…

The goal of the sermon is: That the hearers will wisely prepare for Christ's coming, by nourishing the faith which is received from God . The problem is: That we foolishly tend to let the things of life keep us from being prepared . The means to the goal is: That Christ the Bridegroom Himself enables…

What is the worst way to wake up in the middle of the night? I’ve been awakened quite suddenly by sick children and that is pretty bad. I can also remember word for word what the fire alarm in my dorm room would scream at us when someone pulled it at 3 am. However, I think one of the worst ways to be…

As the video just asked, what will the Lord find us doing when He returns on the Last Day? Will he find us doing the work of His kingdom: loving one another; sharing the gospel of grace? Or, will He find us consumed with the ways of this world? Will He find us living and walking by faith, trusting Him…

John 14:1-3 Intro : Perhaps nothing revels man’s depravity quite like his views of the afterlife. The majority of folk you talk to have a belief that there is a heaven and for the most part most if not all will tell you they are going to heaven. Why is this? Seeing that Jesus preached more on judgement…

Our Church This morning is all about us as a church. Our Church Lunch and discussion was really awesome this past Sunday afternoon. Thank you to all who attended and gave their input. We have celebrated 3 people coming to faith in Jesus this past year! That’s three celebrations in heaven that God used…

Last week we covered the ‘Gift of singleness’, probably one of the most underrated relationship status’ of all. We often associate being single as a negative thing, but in reality God uses us more than we realize in our single life. In January 2020, season 24 of the bachelor began with Peter Weber as…