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Introduction One inescapable part of life is that from time to time, we may be told some bad news. It might be a crisis in a loved one’s life or it might be an unexpected phone call from your doctor. There’s a few ways that humans can respond to such things. One temptation is that we simply try to escape…

Intro The psychology instructor had just finished a lecture on mental health and was giving an oral quiz. Speaking specifically about manic depression, she asked, “How would you diagnose a patient who walks back and forth screaming at the top of his lungs one minute, then sits in a chair weeping uncontrollably…

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We’re going to be looking at several texts this week. First, let’s pray. PRAYER Sovereign LORD, Sure Foundation, Mighty Deliverer, Holy God - the names used for you throughout Scripture remind us again and again that you are our Creator God. We need a touch of your healing this morning. We need a word…

There are few certainties in this world. But what is certain is God’s Word is Faithful and man’s days are few and full of trouble. The psalmist is going through a deep valley. He has been accused and rejected. But all throughout his trial,and all throughout this Psalm he keeps his focus on God’s Word.…

Overcoming Apathy Last week we started a new series called “Overcomer.” This isn’t a series that taps into something new and exciting that you have never heard before. It isn’t going to change the way you look at your relationship with God for the rest of your life, but the reason I love this series…

At the risk of starting this with a whinge, today I feel like I’ve drawn the short straw. I quite like most of Jesus’ parables but this is not a favourite. I don’t find it easy to understand and I don’t love thinking about Jesus as judge. I thought long and hard about finding another reading for this…

Please open your Bibles with me to the book of Nahum. We're in the middle of our short series on the Old Testament prophet's book. Last week we looked at the picture of punishment and the promise of peace powerfully displayed in chapter 1. Today, we will study Nahum's depiction of the destruction of…

Introduction: G. Campbell Morgan was one of 150 young men who sought entrance into the Wesleyan ministry in 1888. He passed the doctrinal examinations, but then faced his final trial sermon. In a huge auditorium that could seat more than 1,000 people - only sat three ministers and 75 others who came…

SEEING AS JESUS SEES ‘The more things change the more they stay the same.’ Those words were first penned by a French writer in the mid-1800’s. The pace of change often seems overwhelming the things that matter most don’t really change. People are looking for meaningful connections. Parents still work…

Introduction: Do you ever feel overwhelmed with life? Maybe you feel a little terrified with the assignment God has given you. Timothy struggled some with feeling inadequate and fearful to do what God had given him to do. He was faithful, but he often got overwhelmed. Paul wrote to encourage Timothy…

Someone once said, I don’t worry. I just do painful thinking. Was anyone worried in the 2nd half last week? 4th quarter? We live in the day of quick cash, the mad dash, and a lot of Stress. We have all sorts of self help books that talk about reducing stress, but as smart as we think we are, all we have…

Picture this, it is the middle of the night. You are startled awake by a sudden noise. You open your eyes and you make out the shapes of the furniture in your bedroom because your eyes have fully adjusted to the dark. Then suddenly, without a hint of warning someone turns on all of the lights in your…

Announcements We received our next question via our street sign: SCBA Spirit Week Bake Sale Spend your money tonight as you leave! Soul Winning Saturday This is the “reschedule” of last Saturday’s Soul Winning Saturday. Resurrection Sunday 7:30 AM: outdoor, “Son” rise service 10:00 AM: full breakfast…

Perhaps the bravest step of faith we see in the Old Testament happened when the shepherd boy, David, faced the giant, Goliath, with nothing more than a sling and some stones; how does that story help us face giants in our world today?

INTRODUCTION We all face times in life where we feel severely depleted, ready to throw in towel and just give up. As Christian we know the battle we face is a spiritual one - one that has our eternal salvation in the balance. Today we will see that no matter what the circumstance of you battle fatigue,…

Please grab your copy of God’s Word and turn to John 15 . This morning we are finishing up our sermon series entitled, “I AM...” Throughout this series we have studied various passages from John’s Gospel while intentionally fixing our eyes upon the person and the work of Jesus Christ...so that... we…

Psalm 143 We all face, or will face, various and numerous crises in our lives. Most seem to come and go pretty quick, however some are long-term. Things like: illness unemployment disability death of a loved one unfaithfulness Whatever it might be for you, those lasting trials are difficult to bear.…

Psalm 119:137-144 We are in eighteenth section of this great Psalm 119 . Each verse of this section begins with the letter tzaddi. The Psalmist’s attitude has changed, however he is still overwhelmed with his trouble. But he realizes that God is able to get him through! So today we want to look at what…

Jesus Follower The cost of following Jesus Luke 9 57-62 they said that they would but V 9 23 deny himself and follow Jesus has already sent out the 12 to heal cast out demons and spread the gospel Jesus is now going to send out 70 others to do the same these are ones who have picked up their cross daily…

Psalm 142 - Read in a moment I wonder, have you ever found yourself in a situation like David? Psalm 142 ’s heading says that this a Maschil of David, That is a poem of David, some believe that the term means a wisdom Psalm, since they are all poems. The King James translators put a footnote in saying…

Peter and John had been interrogated by the Sanhedrin They were questioned about how they healed and gained thousands of followers. They were threatened to keep quiet, and released Only because they could not agree on a punishment. The believers were concerned about what might happen to them. Threats…

On Mother’s Day We honor the unique role that God has given to women. We honor those who have raised children. We honor those who gave of themselves to see the next generation walk with Christ. What does God have to say to you as a mom on mother’s day? This message applies to us all but as I thought…

Lament Introduction: Looking at Lament Psalms. We don’t talk about Lament psalms very often. It’s difficult to find material and examples to preach on laments. Because We don’t want to feel laments at Church. 44% of the Psalms are Laments. If we’re going to look seriously at the Psalms, we have to explore…

Waiting for the latest movie / or book. Always part of a series. What happens the moment you finish movie 2 or book 1. The ending credits roll or you turn the last page, what is your instant desire? When the next one going to come out? The heart problem behind any sin the a greedy heart, we always want…