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John 17:20-23 For all those who will believe in me. That we will be one as God is one. Trinity We see God is three persons, not three gods and not three manifestations of one God. But one God, three in person. We never seek to define the trinity, just to protect it. The Father 4 even as he chose us in…

Introduction One of the greatest changes in animals is that of a worm to a butterfly. It is always on the topic of study as a child because it creates a great wonder of how this happens. I looked it up this week and discovered there are 4 stages of life for a butterfly. Simply put, and I know some of…

When I moved to Japan, I needed an "Alien Registration Certificate" to show, ironically, that I belonged there. I certainly felt like an alien, but the real shock came when I came home to Australia and felt just as alien there! So often we feel alienated and alone, but for those who give their lives to Christ, there will always be a home: the church. Listen to Malcolm explore Ephesians 2:11-22 to find out how the church transforms humanity, and offers our only hope for peace and unity.

We are continuing our series this morning Our House. When you ask someone what they think about the church, be prepared for any response. What they say may inspire feelings of anger, sadness, joy, or hope, depending on what they have experienced in their dealings with believers. This four-week series…

Introduce the Disciples Cross diagram: It comes from the MasterLife Study. It is a Bible study that helps you experience life in Christ through practicing six identified biblical disciplines: spending time with the Master, living in the Word, praying in faith, fellow-shipping with believers, witnessing…

We are in our last week of our series Fresh Air: How the Gospel Renews and Revives. Let’s do another quick review of what we have learned so far. Week one- We look at what is Spiritual Growth. We saw how Jesus at an early age went look for other to talk with about God. he lessoned to them and learned…

Pre-Intro We’ve been looking at Colossians when I’ve had to opportunity to preach. The last time we looked at Colossians together in February, we looked at the end of chapter 1, into the beginning of Chapter 2. We saw that Christ is Supreme in the growth of the Church - we saw the burden that Paul had…

Introduction Summarize: There are two distinct peoples that are both in full error before God. Jews and Gentiles have been set against one another since the founding of Israel. A significant part of our repentance of sin is the joining of the church family. Exposition For he himself is our peace, who…

14 But this I confess to you, that according to the Way which they call a sect, so I worship the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the Law and in the Prophets. 15 I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the…

Text : In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold,…

To understand what “Perfected in Christ” means, we must first understand what the word “Perfect” means. [Perfection] is the devoting, not a part but all our soul, body and substance to God. John Wesley Perfection is a condition of wholeness or purity. In many cases, this results from bringing something…

18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went out, that it…

Opening prayer, dedication Music ministry Shout to the Lord 354 Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Spirit Lead Me Doxology Word of God - Liturgist Message : “In One Place” I think we would all agree that our lives are full There is more to do in less time than it will take to do “it”, whatever “it” is And…

Introduction This is the second week of review. Review of what we do here at our church in the area of discipleship. This morning I am going to take you once again to the passage found in Colossians 3:12-17 As many of you know, and for those of you who don’t know, I was raised a prairie boy. Right in…

Abiding in Christ # 11 1 John 3: 18-24 Living a Christian life requires much more than church attendance during weekly services. Being known as a Christian is literally to be known as a follower of Christ, one who strives to live life as Christ lived. Being a Christian isn’t merely identification with…

Intro: Humanism Manifesto: The chief end of man is man! Secular Humanist Popular secular humanists: Karl Marx, John Dewey, BF Skinner Humanist Manifesto written in 1933 summarizes the tenets of belief of humanist. Notice with me how dominant these principles are in our culture. Man is self-existing (deny…

I still remember driving up the entrance. Sprawling green grass and topiary bushes dotting the way. Once at the entrance I found a place to park and made may way through the door. My gaze was met with an entryway that screamed opulence. From the dining area down to my left, and a richly comfortable library…

Good morning and welcome to Dishman Baptist Church. It is wonderful to be back with you - this has been an odd summer for me with the number of Sundays that I have had to miss for various reasons but I am thankful for Kyle and for Chuck who are always prepared and ready to stand here in this sacred desk…

Building on what the Lord is teaching as in this season That you’re justified/ Reconciled/Adopted/ Sanctified Then with His command to actually participate in His work Make every effort to live like you’re justified/reconciled/adopted/sanctified But what drives you to make every effort? What is the driving…

A. Rapport for the time There is not doubt that Mom’s have a huge influence over our lives as children and adults. They have many messages of wisdom they share with us. Children say things like—My elbow hurts when I move it like this, and mom’s respond with: don’t move it like that son A young man heading…

The Bible gives some helpful advice on ways we can keep Christ as the focus of our faith.

Who are you? I know I have asked this question at many times from the pulpit and in other settings. It is an important question. Identity is complex. Answer the question I started with is not always “simple”. There are nuances based on many factors of life. Race, socioeconomic status, religion, geography,…

Today let us turn to the book of Mark We are continuing in the life of Jesus. Jesus is continuing to send out the 12, in order to prepare them for the coming day. The day in which he will not be there any more. But a new gift will be upon them, The Holy Spirit. Which is God living within us. We know…