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A fundamental misunderstanding Adelynn playing catch What is a church? A word study ekklesia- Direct translation - “A calling out” In use LXX - Used to translate Hebrew Qahal - “Congregation, Assembly” (Particularly of God’s people) ^^This usage is reflected in the NT Secular - “A group that meets together…

Have you ever wished you had a do-over? A mulligan, a Second Run? In hindsight, we all wish we could do somethings over. How about the holidays? When thanksgiving and Christmas end, have you ever looked back and wished you had a do over. Revelation 19:1–10 is a picture of a do over. Revelation 17–18…

The Beginning (Setting): Every Story has a familiar beginning. God’s Design for the Family God designed the family to teach us how to order society and civic matters. God’s uses Mom’s (parents) to build kingdom values and order into our lives. The problem when families don’t live according to God’s plan:…

Key theme of the Bible: Order from Chaos Creation story was God making order from chaos Sin was reestablished chaos Until the return of Christ, order is maintained through: government family religion Submission to established order is key to Christian success While no earthly system is perfect, it is…

The estimated size of the city was around 250,000 Contained a large theater capable of seating 24,000 which is where the crowds gathered against Paul brought together by Alexander the coppersmith. Worship of Artemis was very popular in Ephesus and she was an important figure of civic pride. The temple…

Love Thy Neighbor 21 My son, do not lose sight of these— keep sound wisdom and discretion, 22 and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck. 23 Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. 24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your…

Matthew 9:18-34 Several years back your humble correspondent observed a diverse crowd standing in a long line on a hot summer day. The large gathering of patient people spoke with accents representing many places in the U.S. and various countries around the world. They were all happily waiting to see—not…

23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. According to the Department of Labor, Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday of September after labor activist pushed for…

Introduction Sermon Series: Living Life—a Series on Relationships. Critical to personal and civic health and the health of relationships within the family. The Scripture tells us that if we are married, our marriage is the most important relationship we have with people. For those who have children,…

God’s in the business of transforming lives, and Kingdom transformation is contagious. Intro me Ephesus = Ephesians = no! f-esus. so whenever I say e-fesus, you say “no, f-esus” Peter painted a great picture of Ephesus for us last week: one of the great cities of the Roman empire, perhaps as many as…

15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men— 16 as free, yet not using liberty as a cloak for vice, but as bondservants of God. 17 Honor all people . Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the king. Introduction: Saints should DESIRE TO 9 In this…

B - Biblical Authority A - Autonomy of The Local church P - Priesthood of The Believer T - Two Church Offices I - Individual Soul Liberty S - Saved and Baptized Church Membership T - S - Through out the Word of God there are many different metaphors used to describe the Church. An Army A Fellowship The…

Have you ever won a game or competition? Revelation 2:10 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. The Seven…

Holy and Magnificent God, You alone are sovereign over all the universe. You said, “Let there be…and there was, and it was good.” As we gather here today, Lord, call us back. Call us back to our trust in you as Lord over our lives. Call us back to hear your call. Call us back to serve you and you alone.…

Responsive Servants: Taking the Message of God to Heart Thank God that He is the God of the second chance! When we mess up and blow it He does not discard us or destroy us! God is a God of grace and mercy and forgiveness. These qualities are not readily available and accessible in and from the world.…

The opening sermon in a series on the Church.

Jesus authority over religios, spiritual, and personal spheres.

Introduction Today we are starting something new. We are going to work our way through the book of Philippians. I know for some of you the Idea of working through books is really tedious and/or boring. But I prefer it for many reasons. One, we get to look at the bible as it was written. Two, it forces…

Working The Plan The 6 types of working genius. by Patrick Lencioni This book attempts to help the reader find fulfilment in their work, their vocation, by tapping into the natural strengths of those around them. Wonder: identifies the need for improvement or change Invention: confirms the importance…

1 We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. 2 Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3 For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, “The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me.” 4 For whatever…

Holy God, open our hearts to hear the message you have for us this morning. Grant to us ears to hear, hearts to feel, minds to think, and spirits to respond as you speak. In Jesus Name, AMEN . As we begin this morning, we are coming off a tumultuous election week. A week that has driven the media into…

Membership A. This morning we have the pleasure of receiving and welcoming a new member. 1. We are going to publicly welcome our newest member, Carol Abel… B. I have had opportunity to welcome many members over the almost 12 years that I have been pastor here. 1. Praise God! C. I wish I could tell you…