Results

Philippians 3:12-14 Philippians 3:12–21 “Not that I have already attained this—that is, I have not already been perfected—but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am single-minded: Forgetting…

TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:10 | DO YOU KNOW HIM? INTRO ILLUSTRATION : 3 Years ago, we had the opportunity to go to Orlando, FL. We met my family there and all stayed in one big house together. It was a fun experience. One night, we went to a section of Kissimmee that has a small park with some rides in it.…

TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:10-11 | DO YOU KNOW HIM P.2 INTRO EXPLANATION : Last week we rejoiced in the resurrection of Christ! We looked at the powerful hope that a risen Savior gives to us, and the promise of eternal life that comes with His resurrection! And the apostle Paul says, “I want to know Christ”…

9 Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, 10 and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away. 11 For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of…

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…

Philippians 3:1-11 Philippians 3:1–11 “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord! To write this again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you. Beware of the dogs, beware of the evil workers, beware of those who mutilate the flesh! For we are the circumcision, the ones who worship…

Acts 15-16 Introduction: -The major question that the early church was asking was: What does it look like now that the God of Israel has opened the doors to allow all nations to become his covenant people. -Israel was a very exclusive religion in the fact that you were born into it. The Israelites always…

When I was a kid, I had to plant a seed for some sort of VBS craft. Every kid got a styrofoam cup, some dirt, and a seed. I have no idea what the overall purpose was for the craft. But, hey, I was excited to plant that seed. I took the styrofoam cup home. Proudly placed it on our front stoop. And promptly…

Matthew 28:1-10 Greatest plot twist of all times! The resurrection is the greatest plot twist of all time... Plot twist is when you are thinking it’s going to go one way but then it goes another Michael Jr. says humor is just a plot twist....get you thinking one thing and then it goes another 2 guys…

Hindsight is 20/20. Paul knows better now. In this text, He is comparing what he knows now with what he knew then. He is doing so to warn about false teachers, doctrine, and thinking (like his past thinking). What did Paul learn? (v. 7) His past gain was actually a loss. What brought him to this awareness?…

Philippians rotates around this hymn of Humility and Power. It is a summary of the Gospel. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a…

1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus…

Announcements: Monday - Council meeting Wednesday - Children / Youth services Saturday - Worship practice and church game night Intro to Focused: Over the summer last year, I taught my older girls how to start a fire with a magnifying glass. We had been moving things into and out of the new house, and…

Philippians 3:1 -4 :1 1) Demonstrate how Family Ministries is Really Church Ministry – Discipleship in the family of God 2) Soak in the text here from Paul a. Respond to His appeal – THIS ONE THING I DO b. Embrace the truth that God has Purpose in this ‘Process of Growth’ through our imperfect lives!…

--- Title Slide Scripture Intro: “Gospel Reset” What is the Gospel? The Good News? What happens when we forget the Gospel? We begin to live like certain characters. Today, the Gospel for the Pharisee The Gospel for... Jan 8 - The Pharisee Jan 15 – The Orphan Jan 22 – The Slave Jan 29 – The P.O.W. Feb…

Scriptures: Various passages Start Recording Introduction Good morning again to you. I’m glad you are all here this morning. For the next few weeks we are going to take a deeper look at where we are headed as a church and what we need to be doing as a church that seeks to be driven by the Gospel and…

Introduction Welcome New Year 2023 Theme: Good Fight, Right Race, Steadfast Faith January Sermon Theme “Pressing Toward the Goal” Concept for Wednesday Night Class Peoples calling in Life Moments of introspective thinking when you ask yourself “Why am I Here”, “What is my purpose in Life” Most, if not…

Review God created for us a love relationship. Has there been a time in your life when you questioned God’s love for you? In that experience, were there ways God was expressing His love for you? What scriptures do you turn to when looking for assurance of God? Two relationship focuses: His Work, and…

Criticism of being Christ-centric, New Testament emphasizing Hymn: “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it, Jesus, is my plea, Daily walking close to Thee, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be. I am weak, but Thou art strong, Jesus, keep me from all wrong, I’ll be satisfied as…

Last week we talked about the belt of truth. The belt on a Roman soldier’s uniform was worn at all times, even if the other pieces of armor were not worn. It is centrally located, reminding us that truth is central to our defense against the devil’s attacks. Truth is not up to us to define, but for us…

Today’s passage is addressing a crucial area that as believer's need to have a firm understanding and comprehension of. It is centered around our salvation and the Joy we find in it. Paul’s words in these verses are given as “ safeguards ” to you and I… Today’s message is titled RUBBISH… JOY STEALERS…

11 For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man’s gospel. 12 For I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my former life in Judaism, how I persecuted the church of…

Worship’s “W’s” It was a month ago now, just a few days after we had celebrated communion that I received these pictures from my friend Ethan Leavitt of the church he had served in Ukraine worshipping and celebrating communion in their sanctuary. A sanctuary, not only set aside for worship, but a sanctuary…

Does anybody here still watch American Pickers with Frank, Rob, and Danielle? I guess Frank is gone… They search for rusty gold. Which sometimes looks like this. Rusty Gold Or the house make overs that tell you to treasure houses like this Rich Makeover The world seems confused AMEN? What is trash and…

Verse 1 In what ways should we rejoice in the Lord? How often? Lit., Rejoice in vital connection with the Lord; i.e., bc you are God’s, REJOICE! Also, bc of all that God has done for you and around you. What are some things you ought to repeat for the benefit of other disciples? The Gospel - Death, Burial,…