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How many of you believe the church is stronger today than 20 years ago? Is the problem getting better or worse? The writer of Hebrews is dealing with Christians that have problems: In Hebrews 2:1 he said, Pay close attention to the message you’ve heard lest you drift away. Forgetfulness . Hebrews 2:1…

Loyalty (Brand loyalty picture inserted here) - use brand loyalty illustration here. Faithful, loyal are words that we are familiar with, especially within the confines of marriage, and church? This morning we are going to look at the foundation of the church (the family), the field of the church and…

Baby Food Introducing new foods to a baby - move to the next when they’re ready. Milk to baby food to cereal to rice to... Teaching the Word of God is like that. The Corinthians were not ready for the next step. Main Points: The Corinthian believers are acting spiritually immature by dividing over certain…

Take a look at the root causes of a critical spirit.

FIVE STAGES OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

2 Timothy 3:14–17 (ESV) —14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 14 But as…

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12 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, 13 while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how…

2 Timothy 3:10–15 (ESV) — 10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued…

How do you know you’ve become part of a church family? [guesses…] For me, childhood story, church took place around tables Fellowship Meal Slide As I grew older, something else became clear to me… invitation to follow Jesus involved more than meals, singing, prayers, and sermons….the church of my childhood…

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and from our crucified, risen, and ascended Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. I am not much of a sports fan, but I do have teams that I’ll pay a little attention to. The first is the San Francisco Giants, of whom I have been a fan since childhood. The other is the…

Grace to you and peace, from God our Father, and from our crucified, risen, and ascended Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. I am not much of a sports fan, but I do have teams that I’ll pay a little attention to. The first is the San Francisco Giants, of whom I have been a fan since childhood. The other is the…

Who is Timothy? Timothy was referred to by Paul as his son in the faith. He was a younger man, most likely converted during Paul’s first visit to Lystra Timothy’s home town. He worked with Paul on his second missionary journey, and was with Paul during his Roman imprisonment. Timothy was given the task…

Introduction In just a minute we are going to be picking up where we left off last week and so if you will take out your bibles and turn to 1 john Chapter 2 This morning I want to talk to you about how to become a growing Christian. But before we get to the text I want to ask you a personal question…

Did you know the fishing industry is worth 11 billion dollars in the United States? That is big business. I don’t know much about fishing. I did not begin to fish until 2020, when I needed any reason to get out of the house when the world was shut down. I met with a guy who taught me how to fish and…

Introduction Hezekiah is one of the kings that Isaiah spoke to during his ministry in Judah. Before we meet King Hezekiah in Isaiah 36 , we will take a small detour to look at his back story. His name means "The Lord Strengthens." In the next sermons, we will examine how God not only strengthens Hezekiah…

Announcements www.southcharlottebaptist.org/hub Evangelist Ron Comfort will be preaching in our services - 11 AM & 6 PM - this coming Sunday, March 21. Resurrection Sunday, April 4 Neighborhood Bible Time, week of June 20 Verse Memorization I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ,…

To prepare, to equip The Christian has many tools provided to them to prepare them and to equip them for the works of service. This morning we are looking at one of the greatest tools, the scripture, all scripture. Elders in Ephesus were prepared through the word of God’s grace (Act20:28-32) It is always…

11 About this we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the basic principles of the oracles of God. You need milk, not solid food, 13 for everyone who lives on milk is…

Paul So we know who this letter is being written from. Apostle He is a sent one. When Paul writes, He carries the authority of Jesus Christ. The apostles were the ones whom God used to lay the foundation for His church. There are no longer apostles. The foundation has already been laid. We are now building…

--- Title Slide Scripture Intro: Scripture Reading (“Please stand…”) You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured;…

Introduction I was reading a book by Jennie Allen called “Get out of Your head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts”. It’s A good book aimed at women focusing in on those toxic thoughts that spiral out of control. In the book she states that here friend, a licensed therapist, told her that every lie…

I. FOLLOW PAUL’S EXAMPLE 10 You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, 11 my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the Lord rescued…