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After this he went down to Capernaum, with his mother and his brothers and his disciples, and they stayed there for a few days. The Passover of the Jews was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found those who were selling oxen and sheep and pigeons, and the money-changers sitting…

Introduction Today we begin an epic journey together through the vision of Isaiah Isaiah (& prophets generally) often seem intimidating to us Isaiah is both familiar and mysterious - we know many of the passages yet so much of it seems difficult Isaiah is daunting - from very beginning we are overwhelmed…

The motivation For God so greatly loved and dearly prized the world that He [even] gave up His only begotten (unique) Son, so that whoever believes in (trusts in, clings to, relies on) Him shall not perish (come to destruction, be lost) but have eternal (everlasting) life. We have started a journey to…

We have several national holidays throughout the year when we celebrate our freedom. One of the particularly freedoms we celebrate is the freedom to worship together in the manner that we believe is fitting. We have the free exercise of our religion, meaning we can live out our faith, or should be able…

1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. 1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem. 2 It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be…

Time to Reason Isaiah 1:2-20 --- My sacrificial worship will only go as deep as my amazement in Christ and His work of redemption seen in the depths of the glory of the Gospel. “Mercies should never grow stale or look like common things to you.” — John Flavel God’s Case Against Judah - 1:2-4 Judah’s…

Introduction This Torah Portion goes from Numbers 25:10-30:1 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he…

Isaiah 1 & 2 Good evening church! It has been a blast meeting together as Growth Groups in our homes over the past few months, but it is nice to gather as a whole as well and fellowship together. It is my hope that as we continue to grow together, that our digging deeper into the Scriptures does not…

Introduction Bechukotai -In My Statues Torah portion: Lev 26:3-27:34 After having studied the last Parashah: laws of the Sabbatical year: Shmita- and limits the debt service ration, now God tells us the consequences of staying in His statues or not This is similar to what He commands in Deuteronomy Blessings…

You and I are living in chaos and uncertainty, and the chaos demands your attention. On average, Americans receive up to 80 notifications on their smartphones every day, not counting actual phone calls. And they pick up and check their phones 150 times per day. We are being conditioned to live in constant…

“When our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, said "Repent", He called for the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.” Martin Luther’s 95 theses, that shook the world, began with this. All the other theses were dependent on it. All of his points about the abuses of the church, the selling of indulgences,…

Finding God’s Favor 19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land; God’s Favorite? 11 For God does not show favoritism. 34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism God shows no favoritism or partiality 3 Now Israel loved…

Philippians 4:6-9 · Decision making is a process that includes making a choice or judgment about an attitude or action. · Decisions are an act of the will, and they are always influenced by either the mind or the emotions. · Ultimately every decision we make ought to be based upon this question: What…

The People’s Hearts Have Grown COLD Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the Lord has spoken: “I have nourished and brought up children, And they have rebelled against Me; The ox knows its owner And the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do not consider.” Alas, sinful…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC where we worship God in Spirit and in truth, one verse at a time! Isn’t the white fluffy stuff absolutely beautiful. Whit means pure church and I am reminded every time it snows of this verse: “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord , “Though…

25 When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation. 25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. 1. When Crisis comes, many Christians are too immersed in the world . 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these…

“I don’t know if we’re going to make it,” said the man sitting across from me in my office. “I want us to stay together, but...” his voice trailed off. He and his wife had been married for ten years. They had a young son in the second grade, and another child on the way. He was working on his masters…

Go over the Survey Easter Weekend - 346 people were in some service or event over Easter Weekend. 10 B’s - those who were starting a Faith in Jesus 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially…

The sermon "Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts: A Beginner's Guide" discusses how everyone has special spiritual gifts meant to help others and strengthen the community. It highlights the need to understand ourselves and be open to guidance to find these gifts. Using examples from the Bible, it encourages listeners to discover and use their gifts, promising that doing so will lead to a fulfilling life of service and a closer relationship with the divine. The message ends by inviting everyone to explore and embrace their spiritual abilities for a better, more connected world.

Torah Portion: Exodus 21:1- 24:18 Haftarah: Isa 66:1-24 Review Two Two Two Two Two Two Two two Hebrew Bitterness Pride Shema 1. 2. 3. Picture of Korah Bold Picture of Tannin the plagues (2) the 9th -a thick, palpable darkness envelops the land; New Moon Picture of Hodesh Full Moon Picture of Moed Picture…

Today we begin a new series called The Heart of Christmas. Over the next few weeks and concluding on Christmas Eve, we want to look at what is exactly at the heart of Christmas. Today, I want you to know that hope is at the heart of Christmas. Let me take a moment and show you what I mean. I remember…

Does the way that you live give thanks to the Lord for His presence and at the same time, proclaim His greatness to to all people? As God’s people, we are called to live in such a way. Your trust in God dictates your manner of living and your manner of living proclaims in who or what you trust. The way…

Intro Continued prayer for Israel and their safety and peace. That war is not worse than it must be. But that is is not short of what it needs to be. It is not outside of God’s control. He has made it clear that He knows how and when the final answer to rebelion to Him will come. But it is hard to see…

Life altering events, devastation, tragedies, have the ability to change or at least alter and consider how we think. These major events in our lives can turn our thinking from temporal things to more eternal or spiritual things as well. The setting of this brief book (3 chapters) comes after a massive…

Morning 16 July 2023