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14 Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions; they have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes, but have seen for you oracles that are false and misleading. Central Idea/ Thesis: The central idea of this sermon is that we should be alert and discerning to identify and reject…

Convergence 1-18-22 Convergence There is a convergence coming where the breath of God is breathed into humanity. This breath brings a knowing of what it means to be one with Him as Jesus is one. This breath brings a knowing of being human and made in the image of God. This breath brings a knowing of…

Fortunes What can I say. I know that some of you have asked me what happens with these two. Well the answer will be revealed soon. But let me add to the video at the end. It said sometimes what you seek is right in front of you. Let me add sometimes it is fear that keeps you from grasping it. There are…

Confederate - A person, group, nation, or state united with another or others for a common purpose; ally; associate an associate in a unlawful act or plot; accomplice Hebrews 11:30-40 (LSB) 30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encircled for seven days. 31 By faith Rahab the…

Lord Keep you Numbers 6:22–27 NKJV 22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; 26 The Lord…

Well, as we saw last week, thanks to our mobile phone software we now have literally thousands of emojis to choose from to express our emotions. This week as we think about friendships, we have FB CEO Mark Zuckerberg to thank for resolving our friendship crisis! Now anyone in the world can join FB and…

INTRODUCTION New theme for July: ‎Be Alert and Cautious to Discern Deception Deception Defined Deception - Imposing a false idea, impression, or belief that hides the truth and causes ignorance, bewilderment, or helplessness. Think of a time your were deceived and the effect it had on you A new Job A…

Main Idea Rejoice in being counted worthy to suffer for Christ Last week, we looked at the second trial of the apostles held by the Sanhedrin. If you remember the first trial from chapter 4, the Council’s hands were tied. An undeniable miracle had been performed, and though they wanted to make any sort…

INTRODUCTION Good morning, dear friends and fellow believers. Concluding our July topic of “Be Alert and Cautious to Discern Deception”. Today, we look at an important topic – "The Cost of Compromise." Compromise, though often portrayed as a virtue Marriage In First Cor. 6 - taking a brother to court…

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Life is full of challenges. Each week provides an opportunity to learn to persevere. Yet, this is hard work. I am reminded of the words of Paul in Romans, Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.…

Introduction Tonight we’re going to ask the question… Are you Spoiled? (Ill.) Question: What is the first thing that you think of when you hear the word ‘Spoiled’? I think of two things: Children & Milk. Children: Whiny, malcontent, aggravating & in need of a good whooping Milk: Sour, Stinky, not fit…

Verse Memorization - Colossians 3:1-16 Turn to and read Ecclesiastes 8:1-5 . Pray. As we continue our trek through the book of Ecclesiastes, we will continue, in this chapter, to see Solomon give good advice even though it is given from a humanistic perspective. Who is as the wise man ? and who knoweth…

I Timothy 5:17-25 Main idea: Appoint good elders and care for them as they care for you. Good morning and welcome to those who may just be joining us. Pastors/elders are shepherds who care for the flock of God. They minister the Word of God and lead the church. But what if I told you that you as a church…

Introduction Monthly theme: Be Alert and Cautious to Discern Deception Today’s lesson: Wisdom that Comes from Above Wisdom Defined : The soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment. Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn…

Intro “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. MISSION - what emotion do we feel?…

Introduction (Background) During this time, the COI were under the rule of the Persian king Ahasuerus. King Ahasuerus was married to queen Vashti, but she was a rebellious, stubborn woman, so the king put her away and sought another. The queen that he selected would be a Jewish orphan named Esther. Before…

Introduction *** TURN THE HOURGLASS OVER *** The week before last, I unveiled the theme for the year, and preached unto you a message titled ‘A Time for Consideration’. In that message I’d asked you just to begin the year in consideration of three things: Consider Time ( Itself ) I wanted us to ponder…

Jesus died on the cross and was buried the evening before the Sabbath. Some of his disciples and Joseph of Arimathea took him down, prepared his body quickly, and buried him in the Arimathean family tomb. Only after the Sabbath, 36 hours later, did the women disciples go to see what they could do for…

Intro In the movie Thor, the super hero of the same name is also a god. His father banishes him from his home to earth, and when he first arrives on earth, he is confused and repeatedly yells up into the sky, “Father!” As people begin to gather around him, they assume he is threatening, and one of them…

The Narrow Gate The Gate is Narrow 13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. leads means: to stretch out over a distance,…

Are You In A Religion or A Relationship? John 3:1-18 Introduction: Religion is man’s attempt to reach God; Relationship is God’s Plan to reach man. Notes on Nicodemus: a. He was a Pharisee 1. Self-righteous- believed they were justified by their own conformity to the Law 2. Self-serving-outward religious…

Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received,…

Self Control 28 Like a city that is broken into and without walls Is a man who has no control over his spirit. 11 A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control;…