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Introduction Concentrated forms of stuff. TexSun orange juice. Saved space. Mix it when ready. Cleaners. Similar values! But, also gives you the option to make something a little stronger. You can control the intensity of it! When we think about the Gospel, it comes in a concentrated form. -- The Gospel…

Introduction Tonight I want to speak for a few minutes about the need for concentrate. Concentrate (def) Compression into a narrow space; to make less dilute; to direct or draw toward a common center (focus) Let’s examine and illustrate each one of these: “Compression into a narrow space” A battlefield…

According to the Barna Group in 2021 Percentage of Bible Reading Adults in America 11% Read the Bible daily 23% Read it 1-6 times a week 8% Once a Month 29% 1-3/4 times a year 29% 0 times per year 58% 0-4 times per year In 2020 25% of Americans claimed to be a practicing christians, meaning the identify…

It is important to be reminded of vision. Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is a nightmare. Part of shepherding is keeping us laser focused. We easily forget and get distracted. We gain new people that don’t understand. So we will kick off 2023 with a couple sermons that help us…

Four Steps of Study Repetition Concentration Comprehension Reflection I did not come up with these steps something I learned whenever ago Repetition Concentration Comprehension 1. Reading In Robert Mulholland book Shaped by the Word he discusses to ways to read the Bible Informational and Formational.…

24 Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. 26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his…

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye…

As we continue studying the Motivational gifts we come to the third gift, the Teacher. Romans 12:7 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Romans 12:11 gives us a guideline for the teacher. 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; This…

Introduction Attraction / Curiosity / Crisis / Deep attachment / Commitment These stages build upon one another and are often caused by some event. The nature of a relationship requires commitment. Part of our marital vows are an expression of that commitment. The bride’s commitment to the husband. The…

Introduction Newton’s first law of motion / The law of motion: An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion with the same speed and direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. Why New Years can be a helpful time. An unbalanced or outside force that gets us to move.…

Feeling pulled in too many directions? That can be exhausting. Even worse, it can cause us to be ineffective. The Apostle Paul has the remedy for this. It's called the "One thing". Listen today as Pastor Leger discusses Paul's devotion and direction. This may be exactly what you need to hear today.

Intro – In 1857 the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that today looks absolutely ridiculous . 7 of 9 Justices decided that a black slave named Dred Scott was nothing more than the property of his owner – and thus he had no rights as a citizen and no protection under the law of the United States or…

Introduction Summarize: This passage is about our INHERITANCE in Christ. We’re taking these out of order because a proper understanding of the work of the Holy Spirit is crucial to a proper understanding of our eternity in Christ. Today we focus in on the work of the Spirit, next week we take a closer…

Today we are concluding this series called Bridge Builders. This is our fourth week talking about forgiveness and unity. We talked about needing blueprints and tools to complete the bridge. Last week we talked about there are times that we need to rebuild, start all over, mistakes are made. And today…

Introduction Believers lost their homes, property, money, possessions. It was terrible persecution. They were living for Christ - The only thing to encourage them was to Gospel story. Just like today, people wanted to hear about: Salvation eternal life hope But, they don’t want to hear about: Repentance…

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and…

1 Corinthians 11:23-32 NOT FOR GRANTED Why the Lords Supper is so special and should not be taken for granted. We take many things for granted. We flip a switch, we take for granted that there should be light. We turn on a faucet, we take for granted that there will be water. We go to the grocery store…

The Bible talks about the kingdom as something which exists within our world today; but that doesn’t mean the world shares equal priority with the kingdom.

Jesus' Perfect Work of Salvation for Us Enables us to Honor Him and the Day Set Apart for Him. During our Wednesday evening gatherings our attention is directed to the Ten Commandments, where Luther famously explains each command with, “We should fear and love God so that...” It is only the First Commandment…

Join us today as we discuss how we should deal with anxiety and depression.

Spiritual Maturity of a Unified Church Eph.4:13-16 . The result of the church’s unity is the church’s maturity. Notice how this body metaphor in verse 13, “a perfect (mature) man,” is contrasted with “children” in verse 14. Paul wants the people to grow up. Notice also that while one is doing the work…

The Sweet Grace of Thankfulness Ten Men Healed; One Man Saved Luke 17:11–19 (ESV) 11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have…

8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good…

Introduction I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Warrior, Runner, Steward of the Faith The Good Fight Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many…