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To be in but not of Judges (Reflections: Samson and Culture Wars, Then and Now) The people of God have always been tempted to reflect culture instead of transforming it, but perhaps the temptation is greater in North America today than at any other time or place in the history of God’s people Jerry McCann…

There are many nice things about San Diego, and one of them is the Wild Animal Park, which is part of the San Diego Zoo. The Wild Animal Park is a ride on a tram that takes you through hundreds of acres of back-country to see some spectacular animals in a natural setting. Tanya and I had a wonderful…

What a week this has been for our country! In the middle of this 4th of July weekend we think about decisions the U.S. Supreme Court handed down in these last few days before summer recess Two of these decisions have impacts on religious freedom. First, the court ruled in favor of a U.S. Postal employee…

Intro: Tomorrow will be the 246th year anniversary of the United States. Historically, that’s actually a long time for a nation to remain free. 246 years may seem like a long time, but did you know that 246 years is actually just 10-12 generations? But even its brief history on the world stage, God has…

Intro – Children have a way of gaining control of things don’t they – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle . After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica…

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…

Definition : Worship is our active response to the Glory of the triune God. #1 Scripture is our final authority. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; – Scripture is inspired by God. 1 Then some Pharisees and scribes…

Main Idea: We exist to glorify God. 26 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness. They will rule the fish of the sea, the birds of the sky, the livestock, all the earth, and the creatures that crawl on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; He created him in…

Bad Job Descriptions Context: Jesus just sent out the 12 Read Luke 9:1–2 (HCSB) 1 Summoning the Twelve, He gave them power and authority over all the demons, and power to heal diseases. 2 Then He sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick. 6 So they went out and traveled from village…

Does anyone know the scout motto? It doesn’t matter if you’re a girl scout or boy scout. The motto is “Be Prepared.” These are the two words that are embossed on the Eagle Scout Medal given to Boy scouts highest rank recipients. Baden Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, was often asked, “Be prepared…for…

Have you ever tried to do something that you were not equipped to do? Did you have someone train you and equip you on how to do it? 10 He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the heavens, so that He might fill all things.) 11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets,…

Intro It is every believers responsibility to disciple and be discipled. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy…

Introduction: Have you ever tried to build/make something where you knew what the result was supposed to look like but did not know how to build/make it? Transition: Our mission is no different. Remind of our mission statement. Slide - Purpose & Mission Read : 14 How then will they call on Him in whom…

Introduction As we have just launched our new Trail Life USA Troop – the Trail Life motto got me thinking of our ‘walk’ as Christians. Ya see, we are to be a walking, talking, living testimony of God’s goodness and love for the world to see. In fact, we’re to be a living example of what a Believer looks…

Introduction: 6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to imitate us, because we were not idle when we were…

Welcome Good morning everyone and welcome to church. Last week in our Gospel Story series we left off with Israel beginning to take over the promise land. Joshua is their new leader and after talking with the commander of the Lord’s Army and hearing God’s battle plan, the people are able to defeat the…

Make Forgiveness Your Aim Who Killed Sara? is a television series about a young man who went to prison for a crime he didn’t commit — murdering his sister Sara — with the promise from a very powerful and connected man that he’d only serve two-months. In exchange for his corporation he and mother would…

When Harvard University was founded, its motto was Veritas Christo et Ecclesiae —“Truth for Christ and the Church.” Its crest showed three books, one face down to symbolize the limitation of human knowledge. But in recent decades that book has been turned face up to represent the unlimited capacity of…

p / Vasily Arkhipov / I doubt you recognize the man in the photograph, and I wonder how many of us even know his name. This man is Vasily Arkhipov (Vah-SEE-lee Ar-KEY-pov), and on October 27, 1962 he may have saved the world as we know it. / He was the second in command of the Soviet submarine B-59 during…

"Thoughts and Prayers” is a common and kind comment, perhaps on a social media post or as a reply in a text message. In our post-evangelical world of the 2020s, “in God we trust” is accurately a fill-in-the-blank as practice for our culture. “In no God do I trust” is the refrain of many. Perhaps fairly…

sally’s birthday 80 years old This is resurrection Sunday. Today - people across the world will celebrate Easter. Culturally we will celebrate with egg hunts and Easter bunnies, etc. Christians will celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, our God, Jesus the Christ. The foundation of our faith rests on…

Announcements Are there any announcements? We are currently searching for someone to take on the responsibility of producing a bulletin each week. Church on the Lawn will be rescheduled Worship team meeting coming soon to a theatre near you! Communion Good morning and welcome to FCC! Here at FCC, we…

The Magi help us to learn how to deal with disappointment in life. Let us look for Christ and be open to His Divine intervention.