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Philippians 1:18 b (ESV) 18 … Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ…

Intro: There are two different kinds of funerals you will attend in your life. Funerals for those in Christ and for those who are not. The funeral service for the believer is one of celebration and hope because that person has not died but fallen asleep in Christ. 13 But I do not want you to be ignorant,…

Background Peter , an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, We spoke last week about the author and background of this first epistle of Peter. Peter identifies himself as Peter, an apostle and then describes his audience as those…

Living Intentionally In the craziness of life, being still, listening and experiencing God’s presence can seem like unattainable aspirations. Today, we explore how to be more intentional about our walk with God. Lets begin with what Jesus told his disciples 28 Come to me, all of you who labor and are…

Just stay positive? A student athlete was contemplating the height of the bar on the high jump. “I don’t think I can make it,” he said. “Think positive!” said a friend. “All right,” the athlete said boldly, “I’m positive I can’t make it.” During this time I find my Facebook page and feed flooded with…

Introduction Telling a great story and words pile up. Paul’s excitement for the person of Jesus. Why should we be excited about Jesus? Because of His plan for you. Text Paul’s statement of worship. Blessed = good word Eulogy. Let’s brag on God for who He is and what He has done. Fuel of worship. Overflow…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the majestic epistle known as Ephesians. We started this magnificent book a few weeks ago as we saw Paul greet the Ephesian believers reminding them of the unity that all those who are found in Christ Jesus…

Intro: George Whitefield conducted outdoor evangelistic campaigns in the 1700's throughout New England, a period of revival called the "Great Awakening." Though thousands responded to his preaching, when asked how many were converted after one of his sermons he replied, "We'll know in five years." The…

Introduction It’s now fall - we’ve finally turned the corner It’s rainy The clocks were turned back and almost everyone has adjusted Thanks to Ben Box for preaching last week I hope you were all edified and built up by his teaching on Psalm 47 The most important question ever asked Mark 15:12 “Then what…

Prepping For Persecution Satan is preparing for the kingdom of the antichrist we see the buildup reducing the world population global currency no borders killing of small business shutting down churches… England underground persecution and killing around the world 1 Peter a letter to the church in P…

The way believers journey through this world and into the life to come where Jesus Christ himself is the way to live.

Abraham Lincoln said, ""My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth." It is admirable of him to have such love and vision for the United States. So many have fought to make that dream a reality. Thank you to all the Veterans of our armed services.…

Peace This Christmas Jake coming home for Thanksgiving. I’ll be Home For Christmas. There’s No Place Like Home for the holidays. I went as far as I could I tried to find a new face There isn't one of these lines that I would erase I lived a million miles of memories on that road With every step I take,…

Loving what God Loves . 1/28/18 And that is you. Jesus Loves his Church. Everyone in the Physical Church is not in Gods Church. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son…

To those living a doomed life marked by gloom, God's presence offers hope for a lasting legacy.

(S1) “An elderly gentleman was sitting on a park bench, basking in the sun, when another elderly fellow sat down. They looked at each other for a moment but did not speak. Both men sat there, staring straight ahead. After a while, one of them heaved a big, heartfelt sigh. The other jumped up immediately…

Memorial service for Ken Stahl

What is our legacy? Another word for legacy is an inheritance - The portion of possessions that transfers to an heir upon the owner’s death. So, what are we going to leave to others upon our death? Or better stated, what will others remember us for? Will we be known for our kindness, our compassion,…

"Called to Boast!" Based on 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. Our focus and the order of our thoughts and actions matter to God.

1 Paul , an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 1:3–4 (KJV 1900) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ , who…

Christ does for poor what they can't do for themselves and the wealthy often refuse to do.

Introduction We are week two of the series on God’s Grace in the Church. Last week we spent time learning why we need to study the book of Ephesians. So today open your bibles to Ephesians 1:3-14 The word blessing is a word that most Christians are familiar with today. If you were to go the bookstore…