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Importance Romans is the most complete explanation of the Gospel. In the Old Testament we have the foundations for the Gospel. In the Gospels we have the life of Christ, culminating in the death and resurrection which are the basis for good news. Acts tells of the spread of the gospel. Romans explains…

So, I was getting to know a pastor once. We had lunch, talked about life and ministry. Then I invited him to jump in my car and drive around his town to pray for his ministry and for people’s hearts to change, for revival and repentance in the community. I started the car, started driving down the main…

Wanted — Kingdom Workers Our text today makes it clear that there are no unemployment lines in the Kingdom of God. Our Lord always needs more workers. Workers needed who share Jesus’ compassion for the lost. As entire world of confused and lost sinners lies before us. “But when He saw the multitudes,…

Morning 30 April 2023

Went on elder retreat... Things I observed: Every one of us feels and carries the full weight of responsibility for the church. We each unique giftings and abilities and we deeply respect and submit to one another. Maturity Colossians 1:28 (ESV) [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone…

Last week we started a journey looking at spiritual gifts in the church. We specified those spiritual gifts centering on the miraculous spiritual gifts or sign gifts that Paul deals with in the church in Corinth. Last week I made the case for the belief system called cessation ism, which holds to the…

To Judge or Not to Judge 1 Corinthians 4:1–13 (ESV) 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human…

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Jeesus on meidän elämän keskipiste kaikessa. Pidämme katseemme Hänessä. Mikään asia ei saa tulla meidän ja Jumalan välille. Oletteko pohtineet asioita jotka helposti häiritsee meidän Jumala suhdetta? Synti nyt ehkä yleisesti tulee ensimmäisenä mieleen, mutta se ei ehkä ole se kavalin niistä. Moniko meistä…

Fool’s Gold What do you do when you realize that what you’ve been collecting is fool’s gold? Don’t be a fool. Stop collecting it and get rid of it. That’s what Paul wants the Corinthians to do with the wisdom that they’ve been pursuing. No Comparison Believers have a unique reason to be unimpressed with…

Amazing Grace Is the theme for today’s worship, for it is the theme of our salvation. For it is by grace we are saved, that not of itself, for it is the gift of God. For God so loves the world that he gave his only Son, so whoever believes in Jesus will not perish, but have unending life with him. Those…

Who Is In Charge? This is the reality of our social nature. Whenever more than 2 of us are in the room, we are curious who is in charge. If it’s just you and me, we know one of us will take hold of the moment. But if there is a gathering, we will make our greetings, but will not take charge of the moment…

WWJD (What Would Jesus Do)?

Introduction Review the Introduction Today we’re continuing our annul theme found in Neh. 2:18 “Then I told them of the hand of my God which was good upon me; as also the king’s words that he had spoken unto me. And they said, Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work.”…

What forms our conduct? 16 Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you? 17 If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him. For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple. I am God’s temple. We, the church, are God’s temple. Unity as God’s temple. 1 This is…

Christian Growth Mindset What are the elements of a growth mindset for the Christian? Trust 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Put your Trust in God for the path Faith 14 For this…

Our statement on Man Mankind We believe mankind is created in the image of God to reflect His glory. As male and female, God commands them to take care of the earth and to populate it through the union of marriage. Because of inherited and committed sin they are spiritually dead, disobeying God and failing…

Secular - A wife was reading a Bible to her husband at the breakfast table one day. She said “you aren’t going to believe this. It says God created everything in 6 days.” He replied, “I don’t believe it.” A little while later she said, “You aren’t going to believe this. God created man from the dirt…

Today, amongst other things, we will be hitting on wisdom. Specifically man’s wisdom and God’s wisdom. In that vain I looked up some words of wisdom “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their…

Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good…

Introduction 1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.…

1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and…

Heb 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I’d like to talk to you about a disease called “Morbus Sabbaticus.” Morbus Sabbaticus is rarely discussed in the major newspapers or…

God’s great desire for His church is that we get along! Jesus was crystal clear when he said... 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Of all the tests Jesus could have put forth for others to see if you are a Christian... How you dress? NOPE How often…

1 This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. 4 For I…