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Good Morning, turn in your Bibles with me to Luke chapter 2. Today we are going to look at the birth of Christ and even more strategically that God was providentially at work behind the scene of all of this. Would you stand with me today for the reading of God’s Word. 1 In those days a decree went out…

1 Samuel 20:18-42 and Genesis 1:14-16 Review We are starting a new cycle of Torah readings We have taught from the Torah portions directly for the last 3 years We will dedicate this new cycle to the teaching of every Haftarah that accompanies every Torah Portion in the cycle If we were to think about…

Evil schemes are no match for God's shelter!

Welcome Good morning everyone and welcome. We are continuing in our Gospel Story sermon series. Today we are continuing with David, two weeks ago we looked at how God had told Samuel to annoint David as the next king even though David was kind of the runt of his family. After his annointing David goes…

1 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall…

- Sabbath was the best day of the Jewish week - The law permitted picking grain for sustenance for travelers but not harvesting with a sickle. - - Deut. 23:24-25 “If you go into your neighbor’s vineyard, you may eat your fill of grapes, as many as you wish, but you shall not put any in your bag. If you…

Obadiah 1:1-21 Genesis 32:3-36:43 Review Picture of Malachkim 3 Then Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother in the land of Seir, the country of Edom. Picture of Shelach Summary of The Torah Portion: Genesis 32:3-36:43 Picture of Esau and Jacob Picture of Esau and Jacob - meaning Descendants…

Introduction We need to learn from the experiences of others. In 2003, a 27-year-old outdoorsman - Aron Ralston - embarked on a solo canyoneering adventure in Utah’s Blue John Canyon. His passion for adventure and his belief in his own abilities led him deep into the rugged wilderness, seeking the thrill…

Conversing With God 1. What are several things that encourage you about coming to God in prayer? (Hebrews 4:15-16) 5. When you pray, the Holy Spirit helps you know what to say and how to say it (Romans 8:26-27). How does this encourage you? The Benefits of Prayer What truth do you find both in Jeremiah…

God's Power Prevails over Spiritual and Physical Challenges

The Philistines gathered their forces for war at Socoh in Judah and camped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. Saul and the men of Israel gathered and camped in the Valley of Elah; then they lined up in battle formation to face the Philistines. The Philistines were standing on one hill, and the…

Introduction: We live in a world of uncertainty. Each day we are faced with news of more and more uncertainty in our culture in our government, and in some of our families and other areas of our lives. We all deal with these things in different ways. When we are uncertain or scared we need to understand…

“There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent, or hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.” ― Ella Wheeler Wilcox 23 But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.…

But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying…

Bullies are everywhere. at work, at home, your neighbor, in church, in your head and heart. Don’t let situations put you back in bondage. 2 Corinthians 3:17 “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” You are free indeed. Aggressive behavior Passive aggressive…

God Himself There are many words of comfort found in scripture. This morning, I am going to focus on two words found together often in scripture, “but God”. Now these two words at times indicate God was ruling against humanity, and in other cases they show his great mercy towards humanity. The Bible…

2,400 people a day die from it. 80 million people in the United States live with it. The cost of preventing it was $48 billion in the U.S. alone in 2008. 17 million people around the world die from it each year. Strangely, much of it is preventable. What is it? It’s heart disease . It is largely preventable…

Intro I would like for us to begin this morning by first thinking a bit about the city of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, that had once been a beacon of hope and faith The Lord had told Solomon when the temple was built, 16 For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there forever. My…

Revenge is normal, human response to mistreatment, but honoring others reflects God's grace toward us.

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1 Then Moses answered and said, “But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, ‘The Lord has not appeared to you.’ ” 2 So the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A rod.” 3 And He said, “Cast it on the ground.” So he cast it on the ground, and it became…

Let’s open in prayer before we begin. Heavenly Father, We come before you with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of friendship. You, who are the ultimate Friend, have shown us the way to connect with one another in deep and meaningful ways. As we gather today to explore the beauty of spiritual friendship,…

Believers must choose daily to lve in the Flesh or by Faith.

Bullying is painful, but God's purpose is GOOD

Today we are continuing the Stay Positive series. Not to sound negative, but in this world it is impossible to avoid negativity. It’s all around us. It’s on the news, it’s at the gas station, it’s in your bank account. Negativity is everywhere. Negativity spreads like wild fire. It causes stress and…