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And if you call on him as Father who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, conduct yourselves with fear throughout the time of your exile, 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, For this reason,…

Jesus is the True Vine, stay apart of the True Vine and He will produce much fruit in you

John 15:7–11 (ESV) 7 If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love . 10 If you keep my commandments,…

Romans 12.1-5 Last week we began a short four week series entitled the Truth about Change. We saw last week that Change is inevitable. For everything there is a season, the Bible tells us, and change must happen in order for those seasons to come. Many are resistant to change, but we just need to accept…

Pray Lord, in your mercy would you teach us what it means to abide in you. As we seek to follow you through each day of our lives moment by moment. Guide us towards you. Welcome us in the intimacy of your loving embrace. Transform us in the renewal of our minds and draw us ever closer to you in utter…

1 John 1:5-2:2 Good morning church! Welcome back to all of the ladies that were at the retreat last weekend, we missed you and are glad that your here this morning. The men would like to ask all of you to return the favor and begin to pray for our retreat in September as we did for yours as there is…

Opening Prayer Symbol of Lent - Crown of Thorns Music ministry 195 Nothing But The Blood (v3) 419 Abide With Me (1,2,3,4) 349 Trust and Obey (1,2,5) Holy Forever Word of God - John 15:1-11 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes…

Galatians 5:13-18 We have been going through a series looking at very carefully the relationship we have with the Holy Spirit. When we are yielded to God we can take part in what I am calling the Great Life. It is a life promised to us where we have help and guidance and love and joy and peace, as well…

Text: John 15:1-7 Title: Rooted in Prayer – A Life of Prayer Introduction: A Christian who is Abiding in Christ is a Christian who prays. Prayer is one of the Fruits of Abiding, and Abiding in Prayer brings forth other Spiritual Fruit as well. Throughout the Scripture, God indicates His desire for us…

A Blueprint for Renewing Your Mind Anchor Verse I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,…

He must increase, but I must decrease.” And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling,…

Deuteronomy 29:10-15 ; Jeremiah 31:31-34 & Romans 12:1-2 Falling Forward It is fun watching small children learn to walk. They always look like they’re about to tumble. They straighten their knees - stretch out their hands. Realise that for once they’re above the ground. They give a smile… Then they…

A new year begins tomorrow, one of my favorite cartoons about New Years day is this one from 2003: Ziggy 2003. Today, as we have in previous years, we’re going to spend time in prayer. I want to take the time I usually have to pray for each one of you, individually or as a family. That’s what we’re going…

Well Good Morning. As our year comes to a close I believe that it is so vital for us as God’s children to set some spiritual goals for ourselves. While the world around sets physical goals for themselves we should have some godly goals for the new year. In the Gospel of Matthew chapter 4 Christ gives…

Intro: Our Christmas series thus far has covered several aspects of why our world needs our Saviour. Pastor Fil began to fill in the details of this Saviour with a look at the love of God. Then I preached an overarching message on peace. Last week Fill preached on the hope we have from our saviour. Today…

1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of the…

Over the past several months we have taken an in depth look at some of the most important foundations of our faith. Today is the last part that every believer must come to understand when it come to our faith and a growing relationship with Christ. I am talking about obedience. Obedience is what the…

What does it mean to pray in Jesus name? Do not misuse the name of the Lord your God, because the Lord will not leave anyone unpunished who misuses his name. “Truly I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do. And he will do even greater works than these, because I am going…

Stay connected! I’m leaving, but stay connected ( Jn12:31-36 ) Jesus did not want them to be caught off guard that he was leaving. Turn with me to John 12:31–36 “31 “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all…

Jesus introduces a new relationship analogy “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Jesus is a vine The Father is the vinedresser We are the branches…

Intro: We all have stories of wanting to avoid someone, right? (Mute button in Hoxie) It's one thing to understand what Jesus does, but it's another thing to understand who he is. Our confidence in what he does is rooted in who he is. Because if Jesus is not who He says He is, then what He says He has…

As we begin our time in scripture this morning, let’s pray these words together, taken from Psalm 119:18 . “Open my eyes, that I might receive, wonderful truths from your word. <personal prayer> I’ve grown quite fond of it. It’s been with me for quite a while. In fact, I dare say that, without it, I…

Good Morning. I am so glad that we can be here together. Today is Palm Sunday. The day we celebrate and look at the triumphal entry of Jesus to to Jerusalem. The journey is almost over. We return though to our series on the Farewell message of Jesus before he is arrested. In John 17 we see that Jesus…

Through the spirit of love, we can find peace, hope, and purpose as we strive toward spiritual maturity in truth.

My Strength Then [Ezra] told them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And be not grieved and depressed, for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold. We often hear the phrase “The Joy of…