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13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it . 14 Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry. 15 I speak…

Reading 1 John 1:1-10 Introduction Today was going to be our last day in James but I have decided to break it up into two more sermons. We are going to finish out the the section of scripture we started last week by picking up where we left off in prayer and finish his thoughts on that. Next week we…

Lot’s of valuable things in the world: Lamborghini in Johnson Creek- $600,000 Area Houses- 3 million Land on the beach in Naples- 10’s of millions If there were ten thousand, thousand millions of worlds, and as many heavens full of men and angels, Christ would not be pinched to supply all our wants,…

TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 | DO YOU KNOW HIM P.2 INTRO EXPLANATION : Last week we rejoiced in the resurrection of Christ! We looked at the powerful hope that a risen Savior gives to us, and the promise of eternal life that comes with His resurrection! And the apostle Paul says, “I want to know Christ”…

15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are…

Last week we talked about the belt of truth. The belt on a Roman soldier’s uniform was worn at all times, even if the other pieces of armor were not worn. It is centrally located, reminding us that truth is central to our defense against the devil’s attacks. Truth is not up to us to define, but for us…

7 But whatever things were gain to me, those things I have counted as loss for the sake of Christ. 8 More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them but rubbish so that I may…

Five Greek Words Matthew 26 26-30 “While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it, gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat, this is my body.” And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood,…

A Call for Christian Unity

LOVE: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL Those things we think will help us in life will ultimately fail us in death. In contrast, that which seems to offer us little help in this life will never fail us in death. Today’s gospel reading provides a vivid illustration of these realities, while giving…

Those things we think will help us in life will ultimately fail us in death. In contrast, that which seems to offer us little help in this life will never fail us in death. Today’s gospel reading provides a vivid illustration of these realities, while giving us a glimpse into heaven and hell, two very…

1 Corinthians 11:17 (KJV 1900) 17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better , but for the worse. Time of Reciprocity res- uh - pros -i-tee 1 Corinthians 10:15–17 (KJV 1900) 15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. 16 The cup of blessing which…

10 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, It proves that He is the TRIUMPHANT Savior and Lord 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is…

Big Idea - There is so much that divides us - but gratitude can unite us. The early church understood the place of Gratitude in Worship . Communion is the great unifier . 44 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. 45 They sold their property and possessions and…

Romans 12.1-5 Last week we began a short four week series entitled the Truth about Change. We saw last week that Change is inevitable. For everything there is a season, the Bible tells us, and change must happen in order for those seasons to come. Many are resistant to change, but we just need to accept…

Luke 19:1-10 As Christians, we realize that we are to walk in the love of Christ, we are to walk in the footsteps of Christ. We need to look at his life and analyze it at times to more fully follow after him. Like you and I, Jesus liked to do lots of things in life. He always, as he conducted himself,…

Habit Forming Habit forming is repetitive in nature of doing the same thing over and over again where it become second nature. Are all habit’s bad? When you want to form a habit, or learn to do something well, you do it over and over again. Another word that may be inserted here is “tradition.” Tradition…

Secrets to success in trying times 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Devoted to: Learning/Growing Fellowship Breaking of bread Prayer Fellowship What is fellowship? Intimate council, circle of confidants Fellowship…

Introduction Bond of common purpose and devotion that binds Christians to one another and to Christ. Woven basket Illustration: Think of a basket that is woven together. #1 Biblical Fellowship involves a relationship with God and fellow believers. 1 What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what…

Introduction Tonight we’re going to examine the Golden Candlestick - or Lamp stand as it’s otherwise known. We are examining the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Part of the reason for this series is to connect the OT to the NT. They are not competitive narrations concerning the History of man and God’s…

Learning to Lean on Jesus Cast your cares - 1 Peter 5:6-11 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a…

Proposition: God wants us to have unity with humility. The Big Idea: God wants us to live a life worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by being consistent in our Christian Living in spite of our circumstances, and by coming together in unity with humility and unselfishness. If there be therefore any consolation…

1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest: 2 “Thus says the Lord of hosts: These people…

Introduction Review Understanding of Righteousness Define Idolatry What is Modern Idolatry Ways to seek True Righteousness Review Understanding of Righteous as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction:…

Our text this morning is taken from Luke 5:27-32 : After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi, sitting at the tax booth. And he said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything, he rose and followed him. And Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax…