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Text - Nehemaih 9:38-10:39 Subject - Covenant Theme - Making a covenant. Thesis - God’s word caused the people to recognize their sin and their need to make a new covenant before God. Principle - In making a covenant/promise to follow Christ, you are not simply promising to keep yourself from certain…

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…

Secular - Today we are talking about a decision that can change the course of your life. However, hear are some jokes about decisions A man woke up with an allergic reaction spreading all over his body. Instinctively he thought to go straight to the doctor, but then he realized quickly that one should…

Deuteronomy 16:8-21:9 REVIEW This is our fifth message from Devarim- Deuteronomy elle-ha deverim = these are the words Picture of Journey An 11 day journey that lasted 40 years Reason why the journeys are moments and opportunities to learn The first generation that came out of Egypt was “thick headed”…

12th in series - just reaching chapter 5 - a lot to unpack in John - not sure I’m doing it justice Manufacturing - “fell out side on the way in” - “Sorry - you’re late” personal story - Fill in at small church A disabled person and Jesus run into some “trouble” in our scripture reading today. Jesus has…

Introduction Today we celebrate Father’s day. I want to make an observation that I believe to be true. I believe that there’s a reason that our God is likened unto ‘Our Father’ throughout Scripture. This I believe is because that for a male, the Father is the most important role found in our society.…

THE ENEMIES OF REVIVAL 2 Chronicles 7:14 Intro: This is a well known passage that is often used by preachers to talk about the subject of revival. It is a revival verse. This word was spoken to King Solomon at the dedication of the temple. He is told by God that disobedience and rebellion will result…

Are you ready for the unexpected? In John 5, two groups encounter the unexpected when Jesus drops into their lives. How often does Jesus do the same to us, does it matter, and does it help to try to be ready for Him? (Spoiler: yes, yes, and yes.)

Recap from last week: 38 Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me? Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times! Jesus just tells Peter that he was going to deny Him Then He tells him 1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God;…

Several week ago, we started this series, but have had a few weeks off. We talked about walking according to the Spirit 16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh.…

The language Jesus employed when speaking to the Samaritan woman in John 4 holds significant weight. Throughout his discussion on worship, he emphasized the importance of a fitting response to a correct understanding of God's nature. Jesus redirected the focus away from the physical location of worship,…

Is God worth my time? How much of my time am I willing to give to God? Once a week? Once a day? All day? Every moment of the day? What if we were to be challenged to focus on God all day? Before and during every conversation, or decision? Often times we say that we don’t see the things of God, but how…

Last week in the gospel of John, in the first 18 verses of chapter 5, we read and shared about Jesus healing a lame man on the Sabbath. The man was in trouble with the Jewish leaders because he was carrying his mat, or “working”, on the Sabbath. Jesus was in even more trouble for healing, or “working,”…

Soon afterward he went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a great crowd went with him. As he drew near to the gate of the town, behold, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow, and a considerable crowd from the town was with her. And when the…

Order of Service Welcome Hymn - Only by grace can we enter (785) Psalm Reading Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, O God of my salvation, and my tongue will sing aloud of your righteousness. O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth…

2023 is upon us - How many of you know God is in the transformation business. He loves positive change. New and exciting ministries and relationships. God gives you a taste of his creative power right from the beginning as you open up Genesis. It is indeed an exciting time. What is status quo? Defined…

L uke 1:26-38 Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright. Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia,…

6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Different Views of Jesus Judaism Born of Mary Was a teacher Had disciples Well respected Worked miracles “Claimed” to be the Messiah Was crucified Followers “claimed” He rose from the dead Islam…

Countdown Video: Thank you for joining Faith Vision Christian Ministries Faith Vision i s a Christian church, based on the Word of God. We are a training ground for all things Jesus Christ. We are loving God , Loving People living by faith Thank you for joining us today , Please set everything aside…

Notes for message: Cf. to the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in John 2 , this could be the start of an inclusio that closes in the last week of Jesus’ ministry as He transitions from a very public ministry to a private ministry with His closest disciples (the Twelve). John gives an emphasis to this last…

Sabbath teaching continues Jesus is still in Jerusalem during feast of the Jews. And our story will continue there. A quick review: In Jerusalem for feast, we don’t know what one (5:1) Jesus meets man with infirmity (5:5) What was the infirmity, how long did the man have it? Jesus questions the man (5:6-8)…

Choices How do people make choices? Based on desire. Based on obligation. Based on necessity. Based on reputation. Based on resignation. At our core we are designed and required to make choices each and every day. It is an inescapable part of our existence. Even to not make a choice is by it’s nature…

The Bible Last week we talked about the Bible as God’s Word and as such it bears ultimate authority over all that we believe and all that we do. We believe the Bible is the inspired, inerrant, and infallible word of God. By it, God reveals who He is, who we are, and what life is meant to be. His word…

I read about 3 widows who lived together. One sister got up from the couch in the den to go to bed one evening, and half-way up the stairs she stopped and asked "was I going up or was I coming down"? One sister replied with a hint of aggravation, "You were going up to bed." A second sister headed into…

III. THE LORD JESUS CHRIST: His preexistence and deity ( John 1:1-3 ), incarnation by virgin birth ( John 1:14 ; Matt 1:18-23 ), sinless life ( Heb 4:15 ), substitutionary death ( II Cor 5:21 ), bodily resurrection ( Luke 24:36-43 ),ascension into heaven and present ministry ( Heb 4:14-16 ), and coming…