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If we compare Exodus 19:4 , God’s declaration of “what I did,” we see God’s greatest act of redemption prior to the cross of Christ. Now we will see God’s greatest act of revelation before the Word was made flesh, unprecedented and unparalleled. “Indeed, ask now concerning the former days which were…

We are picking up in Romans 5:12-21 today. Two weeks ago, we started Romans 5 , looking at the first 11 verses. We saw in those verses the gifts God has given to us, to those who have been justified by faith in Jesus. The Gift of Peace The Gift of Grace standing condemned, to standing in grace The Gift…

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him…

Good morning! It is an honor to be bringing the word this morning. I’m grateful for to give Pastor John a break after this last series! And what a series it was! Pastor John spent seven weeks walking us through seven different ways that we sabotage our faith. We saw how to acknowledge the ways we sabotage…

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…

12 I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for his name’s sake. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I write to you, children, because you know the Father.…

Announcements Praise the Lord for a great week with our missionaries! 2023 Missionaries To allow Bro. Maldoff to return next year, we are going to be moving our Faith Promise Missions Revival back one week to Trip to Raleigh: NC House passes bill to allow guns at religious services held on school grounds.…

The Problem of God’s Will Bill and John both going to same bible college, almost same identical circumstances. Both facing financial hardships. Bill: “I’m beginning to think that Bible college isn’t God’s will for me.” John: “When you came here, were you convinced it was God’s will?” Bill: “Sure, If…

A mesage for Harvest Sunday

Questions to consider while preaching/teaching this passage: -What does a sincere heart mean? -Guthrie indicates it means to be genuine, loyal, and real. Martin Rowe, 6 years old, lived on a small farm in rural Georgia. One day while riding on a tractor with his father the unthinkable happened; the tractor…

As we get ready for the celebration of Jesus’ birth we’ve been looking at what John’s gospel says about who Jesus is. He starts by calling Jesus the Word who was with God, and in fact is God. This shows us that in Jesus we see both what God is like and what God wants of us. Because He is God, He shares…

Introduction He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’…

Paul begins this morning’s reading by saying, “we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep.” 1 Thess 4:13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. By “those who are asleep,” he means…

Don’t forget to vote! For those of you who have not yet voted, I want to remind you that this coming Tuesday, November 3, is “Election Day!” Don’t forget to vote! If you need assistance in getting to your polling location, please let us know; we would be glad to assist in getting you there! For those…

Announcements Seed Sowing Saturday, this Saturday, January 2. This coming Sunday, we will be revealing the church theme for 2021. Evangelist Bruce Frye will be ministering to us on Sunday, January 17. Our Scripture Assembly is still planned for the weekend of January 29-31. Couple’s Overnight Retreat…

State: The three directives we have been given so far about dealing with hardship, struggle or opposition are: 1) Ask God to reveal any thing that you need to cast off and no longer be associated with: People Activities 2) Deal with any active sin, unconfessed sin, unforgiveness (be working on it) 3)…

In the Household of God What does someone see when they walk into our church? Imagine, if you will, stepping up to these doors for your very first time. Maybe you’re a bit intimidated because you don’t know what to expect. And as you walk into the foyer, you come across Bill. Now, Bill regularly greets…

Intro I love this time of the year… Christmas music… Christmas movies… the food at Christmas is even different. I think the thing that seems to capture the emotions of the Christmas seas is the feeling of “Home for the Holidays. People go to great lengths to get home for the holidays. What is it about…

We are reminded that God surrounds us with a community that will support us. We are encouraged to selflessly serve our neighbors.

Student loan cancellation. Auto loan cancellation. Mortgage cancellation. Ray Jones “Sin cancellation program” The more I thought about this, the more I realized “That will preach” 14 He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against us and opposed to us, and has taken it out…

Sunday, we talked about choosing what you will stand on… culture, yourself or God. Most everyone stood up and said they wanted to stand on something more stable. We learned that our beliefs determine our actions and our character. So it’s vital that we learn to build our lives on values that last. Today…

Introduction Personal Story: Bill and Pat (believers who experienced the pain of loss, but continues to trust in God and live by faith). Key thought: Whether experiencing the blessings of life or the hardships of living, the believer finds joy by trusting in God . Biblical Story: The story of Job Job…

Harmony Philippians 4.1-5 Covid-Fear, panic, no toilet paper in the stores. Four commands from Paul that help you have a secure mind. I. Defend What You’ve Got (1) 1 Therefore, my beloved brethren whom I long to see , my joy and crown, in this way stand firm in the Lord, my beloved. (1.) He loved them,…