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We are now in 2022. Good bye 2021. I know many are glad to see 2021 go bye bye. New years is a great time to look back and to look ahead. How do we evaluate last year and step into what God wants us to do this next year? Reminder… January 9-29 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting Fasting resources… River Church…

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good…

INTRO Last week we saw the calling of Jesus’ first disciples. His first two were disciples of John the Baptist. They were Andrew and an unnamed disciple. Most commentators believe this unnamed disciple is John, the author of the book of John. Andrew goes and finds Simon, who Jesus calls Peter. Then Jesus…

Did you know the fishing industry is worth 11 billion dollars in the United States? That is big business. I don’t know much about fishing. I did not begin to fish until 2020, when I needed any reason to get out of the house when the world was shut down. I met with a guy who taught me how to fish and…

I’m Going Fishing Its a few days later the men have gone back to Galilee where most of them live Peter decides to go fishing Peter Thomas John James Nathanael 2 others, Andrew and Phillip Peter and Thomas Peter the one who denied Jesus and needs to be recommissioned at the end of this chapter Thomas…

There are certain things in our lives we simply need to let go of in order to grow in our walk with Christ. These things do not have any place in our life as a Christian. We need to get rid of them and don't let them back in.

Introduction In that day five cities in the land of Egypt will speak the language of Canaan and swear by the Lord of hosts; one will be called the City of Destruction. In that day there will be an altar to the Lord in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the Lord at its border. And it will…

Wow, what a chapter we have just left. In Mark chapter 5 we saw Christ cast demons - a lot of them - out of a man. He then healed a woman who, for 12 years, had suffered with a blood disease. He then raised to life the 12 year old daughter of Jairus, a ruler within the synagogue. Then…He went home. I…

Are you trying to attain or keep something because of who you think you are? 16 Then they journeyed from Bethel; and when there was still some distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth and she suffered severe labor. 17 When she was in severe labor the midwife said to her, “Do not fear, for…

Are you trying to attain or keep something because of who you think you are? 16 Then they journeyed from Bethel; and when there was still some distance to go to Ephrath, Rachel began to give birth and she suffered severe labor. 17 When she was in severe labor the midwife said to her, “Do not fear, for…

YOU DON’T KNOW HOW THEY TREATED ME! LET IT GO! 1 Plead my cause, O Lord , with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take hold of shield and buckler, And stand up for my help. 3 Also draw out the spear, And stop those who pursue me. Say to my soul, “I am your salvation.”…

Welcome Good morning everyone and welcome to church once again. This morning we are finishing our short series in Hebrews 4 , looking at the “Let Us” statements that we find there. Two weeks ago we talked about the special rest that is offered to us through our relationship with Jesus. The author of…

Recap: Do you ever feel like you can’t quite get to that freedom place or that place of rest or forgiveness? You keep begging God to come help and set you free, but it does not come. Sometime we have to let go of what we have the right to in order for God to give us something better or resurrect what…

fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. INTRODUCTION Definition of Fear Cause and Affects How Fear Affect Our Faith Letting Go of Fear Fear Defined A feeling of distress or unease caused by…

19 We love him, because he first loved us. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Faith, Exercise of Many years ago it was decided to put a suspension bridge across a wide gorge. How could they build a bridge across such a wide space? In…

Do you ever feel like you can’t quite get to that freedom place or that place of rest or forgiveness? You keep begging God to come help and set you free, but it does not come. Sometime we have to let go of what we have the right to in order for God to give us something better or resurrect what was. The…

These are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob; each came with his family: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah; Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin; Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. The total number of Jacob’s descendants was seventy; Joseph was already in Egypt. Joseph and all his brothers…

“Endurance Part #2” Last week we took some time to address the fact that this Christian race that we call life is not always easy. There are many days where we as believers can grow weary and tired. There are many believers who get sidetracked and weighed down by the sinful darts thrown their way by…

We say it every week, because it is more important to remember and know why we look to the Bible, why we sit and listen to someone share from God’s word, our desire is to make our attitude that of Christ Jesus. This is the goal … (statements of why knowing the goal is important) One important thing Jesus…

Introduction Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me .’ So he divided to them his livelihood. And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed to a far country, and there wasted…

The Church Has Left the Building Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples…

I consider myself a sports fan. There are some sports that I enjoy watching more than others. Yesterday I had the joy of watching a few minutes of children learning to play basketball. I could have watched for an hour easily, it was that entertaining. These kids were so focused, trying so hard. They…

Text: Acts 20:35 . Title: Give & Go This coming Wednesday, we will begin our 2024 Give & Go Missions Revival. Steve Maldoff, Southeast Asian director for BIMI David Hosaflook (Albania) The Catalan’s (Philippines) The Dye Family (Uganda) Sarah Goodman (Brazil) I want to challenge each of you to make it…

This Week’s Theme: Spiritual Preparation Word for the Week is Idolatry : It is the worship or adoration of anyone or anything other than the Lord God. Idolatry includes the worship of other gods, such as those of the nations surrounding Israel, images or idols and the creation itself. Memory verse: 2…

Welcome Good morning once again everyone. Today we are going to start a short three week series that will take us up to Advent. (Can you believe that? Advent is right around the corner.) I had been thinking about what we should cover these three weeks because it is kind of a weird time, not really long…