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Show Map City of Ephesus Founded by the Amazons about 2000 B.C Ephesus was once the capital of Asia Minor state of the Roman Empire. Ephesus means desirable 3rd largest Library (Library of Celus) in Ancient World (SHOW PIC) Ephesus derived its greatness from two sources, commercial trade (sea-port city)…

Logos Bible Software As a pastor, I want to do what I can to see that the people who attend our church are equipped to study and teach the Bible. For years, I have recomended Logos Bible Study Software as my favourite Bible Study tool. I use it daily for Bible Reading, Research andSermon Development.…

Revelation 2:12-17

Intro: Our study of Christ’s letters to the church continues today. These letters are designed to help us see His thoughts on issues. God knows, He is in control, and He is concerned about His people. Today we look at another church. It was facing some of the same things we have already covered, but…

Announcements Re-enrollment and enrollment has begun for the Academy. Keep this very important time in prayer! (Show Video) Diaper/Wippee Table for the Griffeth’s in the lobby Our missions revival is coming up beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 23 and going through Sunday, Feb. 27. Begin purchasing gift cards…

In those days, while Mordecai sat in the king’s gate, two of the king’s chamberlains, Bigthan and Teresh, of those which kept the door, were wroth, and sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus. And the thing was known to Mordecai, who told it unto Esther the queen; and Esther certified the king thereof…

When we read the four gospels we read an eyewitness account of the life of Jesus. Though the writers, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, may record some differences in the details, they all record the accuracy of the historical life of Jesus. His birth, his walk, his preaching, teaching, his miracles,…

LESSON 3 THE RELIABILITY OF THE BIBLE 15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for…

What are things that we praise God for? Why do we praise God? Scripture treats praise as the natural response of believers to God’s person and actions. What does praise mean? Praise is a part of worship! In worship human beings recognize God for his attributes and express this through adoration, praise,…

Intro The Bible is a big book. In fact to call the Bible a “book” is a little misleading, because it is actually a collection of books; an omnibus of spiritual writings collected over thousands of years. It is a library of works. With different authors, different genres, written at different times. Because…

Numbers 8:5-26 5 Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, 6 “Take the Levites from the midst of the Israelites and purify them. 7 So you will do to them, to purify them: sprinkle on them waters of purification, and they will shave their whole body and wash their garments. 8 And they will take a young bull and…

Introduction Today we are pausing to look at another Holiday in the lives of the Jewish Community. This particular time is not commanded in the scriptures. This Holy day is Tish B’av & The Three Weeks Though Jesus does tell us what will happen As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of his disciples said…

Introduction Love for books - all sorts of books in my library. Most odd is books on funerals. Do a lot of them. Meeting with different families - all kinds of families. The biggest difference is the faith of the deceased. When they were and the family is, there is a spirit of hope and peace. When they…

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…

Intro A little over 12 years ago I was the worship and youth pastor of a church in the Austin area. Pastor Matt, Jennifer, and Jaida were just camping near that church. At the church we had a prayer garden and anybody who wanted to could get 4 to 8 feet of space to plant vegetables fruits whatever would…

Getting Serious About Salvation Giving In to God’s Grace 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. God does not force our sacrifice of “Self” Sacrifice is something we have to…

Grumbling in the desert of Sin Not “sin” but “clay” and “Thorns” -> Sinai Barren place Thirsting for water End up at Horeb - Mt. Sinai “Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to make us and our children and livestock die of thirst?” Massah & Meribah - Temptation and Strife “Is the LORD among us or not?”…

Help! Why would anyone ask for help? Because they need and want it. Why would anyone help them? Because they can and should. That’s what Paul is telling his readers here (v. 1a). Mindful of Others Because God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ was mindful of us ( Romans 12:1 ). We must overcome being…

Introduction Pastor Brandon Lemons, from Friedens Church in Port Washington… We connected because we both belong to a group of people who lived in Palmyra, MO, and graduated from Palmyra High School. Group identity is one of the most powerful forces in the world. For good or evil — Nazis, ISIS, gangs…

Text: Hebrews 6:11-20 A Shortage of Hope Verse 11 encourages us to show the same diligence mentioned in vs.9 &10 The Jewish Christians who are the recipients of this letter HAVE been diligent in several areas: In the area of working for the Lord In the area of love shown towards Jesus In the area of…

Message What is the mind? Our minds are almost always working - even when we are asleep. As we go about our day, our minds are busy processing and analyzing everything that our senses tell us, but I would guess that very few of us have ever spent much time thinking about our own thoughts. We don’t normally…

Pleading to God. Bear Who Said, “Bless This Food I Am About to Eat An atheist was walking through the woods looking at the beautiful trees and flower that had just bloomed. Because he was an atheist he couldn’t thank anyone for the beautiful landscape that he was witnessing. As he was gazing at the sky…

Intro Being at the library one time. Step Mom didn’t show, Dad didn’t know and I couldn’t get a hold of anyone on the telephone. It felt like I was all alone. I stood outside in my shorts, it was spring time in OK, so warm in the day but cool in the evening. I was standing there freezing and thinking…

Mary Magdalene would have to be one of the most unfairly represented characters in the Bible. This poor lady’s memory has been so corrupted by completely untrue accusations that in popular thought she is seen as a prostitute, a temptress and even as Jesus’ lover. It is incredible how her character has…