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INTRODUCTION Last lesson in our series “Understanding Salvation” The Objectives of our lesson “Salvation and the Great Commission” Understand the significance of the Great Commission in the context of Salvation Review a Biblical Example of Sharing the Gospel 1. Significance of the Great Commission in…

Love Had No Beginning The nature, attribute, perfection of God - 1 John 4:8 God is love ἀγαπάω agapaō - God’s perfect love. Perfect affection and regard. Defines a special relationship between God and man. Self-sacrificing and unconditional in nature . Looking for the betterment of the recipient (us).…

There is certain background in Daniel chapter nine that is essential to understand the events that will unfold in the following chapters of Revelation. The angel Gabriel gave Daniel a prophecy involving seventy weeks. Sixty-nine of these weeks are history but they constitute the most astonishing passage…

As with the other disciplines that we have discussed, submission begins with and inward focus that results in an outward reality. The key of all submission begins with the difficult, but true words of Jesus that we read a minute ago and, likewise 34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples…

If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life appears, then…

Imparted Authority Matt 10:1-4 “And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son…

‌Series Thesis: Christ is for you and for me, together in Christ, we are his church. Prayer: This morning we pray for a greater measure of your peace and clarity. Would be hunger for your word and the truth within. Would we love our brother and sisters in Christ as you have so loved us. We are creatures…

Ephesians 3: 1-13 As we start the third chapter of Ephesians, we are confronted with another long paragraph. In chapter 1 starting in verse 3 to 15, Paul did the same thing. This is called a digression. He broke his train of thought for a moment and started talking about something else, something that…

Introduction Joys of a riddle / Something only once it is solved / revealed. Riddles. There is this mystery that has been referenced (1:9). Paul is going to reveal the answer to the mystery of the Gospel. A mystery that reveals how we can experience a life filled with the Gospel. Be Ready to Pay vv.…

As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For it stands in Scripture: “Behold,…

The Mystery Big Idea: The Church was a mystery, and now the Church reveals God’s mystery to the world. Two Questions: What is the Mystery? Why was it Hidden? Today, we continue to look at the book of Ephesians, and it has been a favorite book of mine and I want to share with you about the beauty of God’s…

Intro: We live in a culture of boredom. We do. We have more available to us in this day and age than ever in history, yet we are so bored. Here's an example. Somehow, we've gotten bored with food. No longer is just eating a taco normal. We now have to go… We have the option to eat a taco that is wrapped…

"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…

Mothers day and graduation - what to preach? 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Humility - Layman’s Bible Dictionary “The opposite of arrogance and pride; an attitude which grows out of the recognition that all we are and everything we own are gifts from…

Intro: The mystery of what happens to our bodies when we go to bed after the age of 40. I love good mysteries. You know the kind that you have to take the time to try to figure out what’s going on? There have been some good movies over the years that fall into this category, but the ones that are the…

Remain Strong in the Fight We are going to close out our study of Paul’s letter to the Churches in Ephesus. I pray that this study has helped and encouraged you to remain in the faith. So by way of introduction I want to look at Pauls benediction to his readers then we will summerize what the Holy Spirit…

Mirrors are interesting things. There is a saying that “mirrors don’t lie.” What one sees in a mirror is what actually is. I can look in a mirror and say: what lovely blond hair I have. However, that would be me disregarding what the mirror was showing me. The mirror is actually showing me that I am…

Welcome... Introduce self... Pray... Invite kids up... Reenact the Jacob and Esau story... Explain how foolish it was for Esau to trade everything he had for a bowl of soup! Read text I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.…

Introduction: Tuesday we celebrate America’s 247th birthday, and we’re thankful for the freedom and liberty that we have as American’s. I realized this week that America is only 57 years older than our church. Pretty amazing. If you were to visit the Smithsonian Museum of American History, you could…

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus: Author: Paul Type of literature: Epistle or Prison Epistle Audience: Believers in Ephesus Possibly other churches in Asia Minor. This is called a “circular letter” view. Some of…

Intro As we are working our way through this 12th chapter of Romans, we have covered the first two verses. Presenting our bodies as a living sacrifice to God because of the great mercy He has shown us. That we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds rather than conformed and molded by the…

Eph. 3:14-15 . Here we are, back to where Paul wanted to go at the beginning of chapter 3. Paul here is finally getting back to his inital thought that he started in v1. Paul must have been a Baptist Preacher, because this is not the first time he has chased a rabbit. Paul picks back up in unique fashion,…

Sons of God, Seed of Abraham We have spent a lot of time talking about God’s plan to reclaim the disinherited nations and restore his rule over those he disinherited. By way of review: God’s original plan was that all humankind would be his earthly family, ruling in cooperation with him and his heavenly…

Introduction This morning we are going to begin with the reading of the Text for this morning’s message. A couple Sunday’s ago while I was away, I was able to sit in another church and take in their process. One thing that stood out to me was the way in which they read the text. This morning in our series…

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself…