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Psalm-Worthy Faith Psalm-Worthy Faith is faith that trusts so deeply in God’s sovereignty that it can honestly communicate every thought to Him. A person with Psalm-worthy faith: Has a relationship with God Has Confidence in God’s Word Faith in God’s Plan David didn’t wait for others to write Psalms…

Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the…

Since television sitcom series began, we have been watching shows about families. The very first sitcom to air on television was a show called Mary Kay and Johnny. It starred a real life married couple. Since then we have watched many television families for many years. From the Huxtables to the Seavers,…

Luke 1:26-38 , 1 John 4:19 , John 3:16 , Jeremiah 33:3 , Matthew 7:7-11 , James 4:8 , 1 Peter 5:6-7 , Romans 8:31 Intro: People are notorious for being curious at Christmas time. Some even sneak into closets and into the gift hiding spots. Curiosity can be good, however. Being curious is one of the traits…

EVERYONE PRAYING Luke 18:1 1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; While man and men in the Bible is a word that refers to a human adult male - it is also a word that is used as a plural encompassing word to include all men, women, children, etc.…

Acts 13: 6-16 ; 26-39 As we continue our study this morning, I want to remind us of our theme verse: Acts 17:6 – ...These that have turned the world upside down are come hither also. Paul, Barnabas, and the others who traveled with them were literally turning the world upside down for the cause of Christ.…

Introduction: Have you ever been sent on an important errand and forgot what you were sent to do? It happens to me all of the time. I will have something from the store that I am supposed to pick up or something that I was supposed to take care of in town. It can be frustrating, especially to the one…

14 And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. 15 And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly amazed and ran up to him and greeted him. 16 And he asked them, “What are you arguing about with them?” 17 And someone from the…

Proverbs 1:1-7 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and discipline, To understand the sayings of understanding, To receive discipline that leads to insight, Righteousness, justice, and equity, To give prudence to the simple, To the youth knowledge and discretion; Let…

Titus 3:12-15 At the risk of over-stereotyping, please allow me to suggest that typical Midwestern Americans (and Americans in general) tend to function in an individualistic way. We keep to ourselves, rely on ourselves, and interact with other people to a limited degree. This individualistic lifestyle…

Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately as you enter it you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it. If anyone says…

Lesson 22: Paul’s Final Concerns Colossians 4:2-18 We often mention that the final words of anyone to someone they care about are important. They tend to convey what is the most crucial or important things to remember. It was Christ that said, it is finished as he died upon the cross and again as He…

Introduction Today;’s topic will be centered around prayer. Beyond our first point, we will be focusing on a passage of Scripture from what’s known as Jesus’ ‘Sermon on the Mount’. It includes very familiar Scripture, but as we read it in context, there are some things that we should not ignore. That…

The Psalmist demonstates circumstances where we can choose to praise.

What is one of the most important things we can do as Christians? We can think of all the “good things”, tithe, evangelize, be faithful to attend service, be a “good” person, treat others well, and we can go on and on. But in reality, should one of the most important things we do not be prayer? As I…

This morning we are wrapping up our series on the book of James. James closes his book with a return to a theme he’s already spoken on in the opening of his letter, “Prayer”. We read at the beginning of his book, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach,…

2 Cor 1:7-14 The Apostle Paul says, ”Ye also helping together by prayer for us…” II Cor. 1:11 . Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf. I may mention this on Sunday, but I think there are a couple…

“You just don’t get it, do you?” “The lights are on, but nobody’s home!” “He’s not playing with a full deck.” People use such phrases to suggest that someone lacks a little something in the intelligence department. A careful reading of our text might have us questioning our own intelligence. Jesus uses…

The whole case of the Bible is that the trouble with man is not intellectual (in the mind) but moral (in the heart). David Martyn Lloyd-Jones Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord , when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants…

Scripture Reading Text: Matthew 5:21-24 ; 18:15-22 Announcements As of this past Sunday, we have had 9 FPM commitments turned in that equal $16,989.44. I failed to kick off Tract Month this past Sunday! Our K3/K4 preschool classes will be presenting “The Little Red Hen” this coming Friday morning at…

Introduction Begin new series on prayer. We’ve recently finished the series on Holy Spirit who enables us to pray to the Father in the name of Jesus. As we read and focus on Scripture, we hear from God and discover more about Him as well meditate on it. The Spirit illuminates us into what we are reading…

The City of Corinth Paul, the author Acts 18 , planting the church Letters and communication Struggles with sin Five major themes Divisions in the Church The importance of physical purity Issues of personal choice and liberty illustrated in food The importance of order in gathered worship The importance…

ADDING TO OUR PRAYER LIFE Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Prayer is something that every Believer should continue to improve and to become better at. Every marriage needs good communication…

God is a God of Revelation Have you ever participated in a secret gift-giving party, maybe a Secret Santa event at school or work? In this event, you receive a name and secretly give gifts to someone who doesn't know who it is until the big reveal. It can be a lot of fun to disguise yourself and then…

Today we are starting in Matthew chapter 13. We will work our way through the entire chapter over the next several Sundays, seeing what Jesus is teaching us about God’s kingdom. We will be looking at what it means to be Kingdom Focused. The last few message from myself and Bro. Bobby will also help us…