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One of the greatest privileges God has entrusted to us is that we have been chosen to carry on the work that Jesus Christ came to this earth to accomplish. Just before he ascended, Jesus told his disciples, Acts 1:8 “…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses…”…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory 29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. Schedule Wednesday 12/13- Off Friday 12/15- ICC Christmas party Wednesday 12/20- Off Sunday 12/24- Christmas…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Title and start Catch.. Lucien of Antioch (an early Christian believer) said, ‘A…

Prayer is coming into communication with the living and active God... Prayers moves us from the: Physical to the Spiritual Temporal to the Eternal From self-focus to God-focus This week we are going to look at the NT How Not to Pray 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to…

Introduction: It’s been a busy, busy week with preparing for this service and with work and while trying to get everything ready for college. I kept going back and forth on where I wanted to go. Last year I took a day off from school and went to visit TBI’s campus. I just wasn’t for sure if that was…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Bible memory And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Title Catch- What do angels get to see that we do not? Angels are amazing They are said to…

For the past several weeks, we have been reading where everywhere Jesus goes, people have been asking the question, who is this man Jesus? When He calmed the storms, who is this man that even the winds and waves obey Him. When He cast the demons out, who is this man that even the spirits listen to Him…

Today is a special Sunday, because it is Easter. Why do we celebrate Easter? Because we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. If you look all throughout Paul’s teachings, he is always quick to point out the resurrection of Jesus Christ. That is why we celebrate Easter. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus…

(S1) I like to think of myself as a generous person, if you were to ask, most people would say the same! — Generosity in every church I’ve served…this one is no exception Shirt off their back/Do anything for anybody/Give when it hurts …h elping those in need, church goers are often the first to open…

Introduction Transition Illumination Empathy Defined The definition of empathy The ability to understand another person’s state of being. Empathy is inherently selfless as we seek to truly understand other people along with their how’s and why’s. The danger of empathy The ability to ascribe your state…

I. Introduction Update on life I’l be taking the new role of senior pastor at a grace called Grace Bible Church of Cedar Ridge It is in Grass Valley, California, which is about 1 hour north of Sacramento Beautiful area that we’re excited to move to And our family was welcomed well, so we’re super excited…

4H Clubs make 4 pledges, but Christ-followers focus on 4 priorities

Introduction Since the 3rd century before Christ (about the time of Alexander the Great), smallpox has killed more than half a billion people. In 18th century Europe, people would scratch themselves with smallpox to give themselves a mild case of the disease. This mild case would train your immune system…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2.Memory verse For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Title What are some valuable ministry tasks people do? Chris Mueller writes "Women thought being a godly woman meant they must be a ministry speaker, write books…

This morning our attention is fixed upon one of the most well-known miracles of Jesus Christ, the feeding of the 5,000. This single miracle is better known on the streets of Devine and beyond than even the miracles where Jesus restored sight to the blind or made the crippled to walk again. As we begin…

Introduction: Who is Jesus? Well according to some research over the past few years, there is a great divide between what Americans believe about Jesus and what the Bible teaches about Jesus. 52% of Americans answered that He was a great teacher but isn’t God per a survey conducted by Ligonier Ministries…

Introduction I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. There is a great hymn by Thomas Shepherd, written in the late 1600s. 501 in the book,…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Start 2. Catch- How do we show someone we care about them? What kinds of things did Jesus do to show He cared? Today we’ll see his care for his disciples in particular and the crowds in general 3. Review of the book Outline: Jesus is now spending less time seeking out the crowds…

Introduction: Engel v. Vitale was the 1962 Supreme Court case that changed American forever. It was based upon a 22 word prayer that is as follows: “Almighty God, we acknowledge our dependence upon Thee and we beg Thy blessings upon us, our parents, our teachers, and our Country.” The prayer in New York…

Introduction: An ambassador is a diplomatic official who is sent out to be a representative of their sender. Many countries of our world have ambassadors that are sent out to represent them. Everything that they do or say should align with their nation’s values and ideals. They are not sent as individuals…

We have been preparing to defend the faith, no what are you going to do with it? Your moment of truth has arrived. Are you going to rise to the challenge? Or are you going to shrink away ashamed?

Dinner in Jerusalem They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. The disciples doubted that Jesus had really been RESURRECTED. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish,…

Introduction This is the second week of review. Review of what we do here at our church in the area of discipleship. This morning I am going to take you once again to the passage found in Colossians 3:12-17 As many of you know, and for those of you who don’t know, I was raised a prairie boy. Right in…

Created For More Last week we looked at Jesus feeding of the 5000. Crowds gathered to hear the Gospel of the Kingdom Proclaimed and Demonstrated. The crowd was gathered because the Gospel of the Kingdom touched them to the very core of their human longing. We were created for Kingdom of Heaven living.…

Good News As we continue our journey thru the Good News of Luke I want to say how much I appreciate your desire to stick it out. I appreciate your desire to hear the Word preached, the gospel preached. I do believe that we have a literacy problem. Biblical literacy is low. We let popular thought and…