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Questioning God Justice is a popular topic these days. A lot of people are crying out for justice. However, not everyone means the same thing when they are talking about justice. Someone may say justice will come when we all have equality of wealth. Some may say justice will come when we get rid of the…

Introduction: A few weeks ago we discussed the qualifications for elders/pastors. These qualifications were very weighty and detailed. The Lord takes the purity of His church extremely seriously. Today we are going to see the need to protect the pastorate - or the office of pastor. If we want to have…

04/09/22

Prayer Do-Nots do not be like hypocrites do not heap up empty phrases Pharisees and Gentiles - grouped together heap empty phrases - many useless and pointless words 26 And they took the bull that was given them, and they prepared it and called upon the name of Baal from morning until noon, saying, “O…

“Don’t settle for being right, instead be right with people.”

The Bottom Line If you boil down the priorities of a business, the reason for its existence, the measure of its success, and it’s primary driving factor is profit. Even if that business has at it’s root a desire and commitment to philanthropic work, it is still measured by whether or not it is profitable.…

Often we think of patience as a virtue or character trait; the Bible tells us that patience is also a spiritual fruit which comes with a spiritual benefit.

Introduction "Sticks and stones may break my bones...” True? Well, not really. We’ve all been hurt by what people have said about us. Too often, we use words to hurt others. But, Scripture encourages us to use our words to build others up. Stand For Truth v. 25 “Having put away falsehood.” Something…

Congregational Involvment

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely, that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live presentation…

Approach God carefully because he knows more and is attentive to what you are doing. Approach God carefully for He alone can provide meaning in a meaningless world. Scenario: Who would you rather have work for you? One who says: “On it, right away, nothing too it!” or one who says: “No I really don’t…

When You See Darkness... Back in the day, when we had Bibles that had paper pages, it was not difficult to see the personal Bible of fellow Christians. What I mean by that is that if you were to take a person’s Bible and hold it up, it would be easy to see what their personal canon was, that is the books…

INTRODUCTION 1. The responsibilities of being a Christian are many, one of which is providing a proper example. a. We are to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for…

Evening 4 June 2023

Verse Memorization - Colossians 3:1-16 Turn to and read Ecclesiastes 8:1-5 . Pray. As we continue our trek through the book of Ecclesiastes, we will continue, in this chapter, to see Solomon give good advice even though it is given from a humanistic perspective. Who is as the wise man ? and who knoweth…

Would Jesus say that Jonathan acted in accordance with his father?

I Timothy 5:17-25 Main idea: Appoint good elders and care for them as they care for you. Good morning and welcome to those who may just be joining us. Pastors/elders are shepherds who care for the flock of God. They minister the Word of God and lead the church. But what if I told you that you as a church…

Prejudice and Partiality 17 Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching. 18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox when it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer deserves his wages.” 19 Do not admit a charge against…

The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. O Lord , how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you “Violence!” and you will not save? Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise. So the law…

This Week’s Theme: Disciples Strive after God This Week’s Word is Disciple: A disciple is a learner who knows Christ, a student who is being changed by Christ, and a pupil who has surrendered to the mission of Christ. Memory Verse: Matthew 4:19 “19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you…

Ecclesiastes 5 1:7 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. To draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they are doing evil. 2 Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and…

Introduction: If you have your Bible let me invite you to open with me to the book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk is a minor prophet, meaning it is one of the smaller prophetic books. It is only three chapters taking up two and half pages in my Bible. So feel free to use your table of contents to locate it. We…