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Jesus gives a reminder for his disciples that the creator of heaven and earth is fully capable of bringing his people where he wants them to go.

Last time we saw a portrait of God as the grieving father broken over His wayward son. God had brought discipline on Israel for their idolatry. This was something that was very difficult to do. As a father, he knew Israel needed punishment, but he wrestled emotionally in carrying it out. A loving parent…

Jesus uses a lunch break for a hungry crowd to make a connection back to ancient Jewish history and point forward to a new covenant promise.

Introduction Author: The prophet Malachi ( Mal. 1:1 ). His name means “my angel/messenger.” This name is not used anywhere else in the OT. Some scholars debate whether this was a proper name or a title. Regardless, the name/title is certainly a play on the role of God’s messenger to come (2:7, 3:1).…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Catch- Review Where are we in Luke? Jesus is using his miracles mostly in nothern galille to show who he is The ESV study bible gives the following helpful outline IV. The Ministry of Jesus in Galilee (4:16–9:50)[1] F. Jesus, Lord of natue, demons, disease, and death (8:22–56)…

A Loving Disciplinarian What comes to mind when I say the word “discipline”? Does discipline have a good or a bad connotation? (example of discipline) Discipline, when from the Lord, always has a good connotation. And yet even if its from the Lord, it doesn’t feel good, does it? I think we’ve all been…

We’re coming to the wrap up of our Casket Empty Series. This series has been fast. I do want to encourage you, to take the time for a more in depth study with our mid-week Bible Study on Zoom, you can do a study with a partner, as a family, or on your own. We still have a few books available that will…

Hosanna! Save us! We just read from Mark 11:1-11 - Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. My favourite part of it is Mark 11:11 11 Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve. Such a great…

God, the Same Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow Welcome back First Baptist Church of Hoquiam. We are gathering here this morning, returning once again to our sermon series in Deuteronomy titled: Changing Times and our Unchanging God. And as we’ve been looking at the law that the Lord gave to Israel, we’ve…

Fulfilling Jesus words Jesus did not candy coat things, or mince words. Being a disciple was not going to be easy. It came with rewards but also came with tribulations and Paul was a great example of that. Persecuted for righteousness sake (Mt5:10-12) 10 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for…

Good morning! If we haven’t met... Potluck after service - for those who haven’t brought anything... Scripture Intro - Joke about lamb at potluck. This worked out too well, I didn’t even plan that our potluck would fall on a sermon about a meal. God knew and I didn’t, as is usually the case. You could…

Who Bothers to Thank God? Grace, mercy, and peace from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. My mother, as well as Tanya’s, taught us to write “Thank You Notes”. If ever I missed, a lecture would follow and sometimes punishment. I wish I did a better job of writing thank…

How many people desire to see the will of God enacted in this world? Would we desire the kingdom of God to be established physically now? If yes, are you living for you king now, living a way that He deems acceptable for His kingdom? What we have been looking at in Luke is the time when the second member…

We are looking at the book of Hosea today as we begin a journey through a few of what are known as the Minor Prophets. The Minor Prophets are called such not because of their perceived importance or significance, but because of their length compared to those like Isaiah, Ezekiel, or Jeremiah. Hosea is…

A history of Marriage Now the Lord God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds…

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Not My Will For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. This weekend we remember the great exchange that Him who know no sin for those who knew sin but did not know him! The reality was that we were…

39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she exclaimed: “Blessed…

(SI)— What does it mean to be united as a nation, as americans, as a people? One nation under God , indivisible, with liberty and justice for all... Pledge of Allegiance was ”written in 1885 by Captain George Thatcher Balch, a Union Army officer in the Civil War who later became auditor of the New York…

Introduction Esther is now completely Queen. Mordecai is completely King. Haman, the enemy is dead, but his death decree is going to be enacted. Mordecai drafted a life decree to be enacted too. The day has finally come, what will happen? Will God’s people be saved? Will the life decree actually work,…

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about how we tend to create boxes in our lives.... Boxes that define our world, and how we see it..... These boxes define — who we are — who God is — what love is — what the Church is — how we should live — serve — love — do things...... Do you remember that illustration?…

Exegetical Point: Jesus has authority to do what he is doing because he is working for God the Father. The Son is the agent of the Father and thus the Judge & life giver. Homiletic Point: Intro Who was at church last week and can tell me about what Jesus did? healed the disabled man The Jewish authorities…

Introduction Good Morning! Business Meeting in 2 weeks. We have seen in our study of Luke so far that Jesus has authority... in his teaching over demons over sickness over nature and over the law itself. Today we will meet a man that truly understands authority. We are going to see someone who embodies…

Introduction Good morning once again from the Pastor’s cave. I trust your couch is comfy this morning. You have your snacks, popcorn, or cheerios I hope you have your bible or favorite bible app handy. I’ll share a little about when and how we might be able to reopen at the end of our time together this…