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Family Look Like? We need to have the proper perspective to understand how to see our part as a family. After we get our perspective adjusted our Father will give us more focused causes this family will impact. This move of God we are in looks like Family. Our Father is giving a fresh perspective what…

Well, this seems like a pretty straightforward, out of the ordinary, gospel passage. A leper comes to Jesus, asks for healing, Jesus does it. A nice moral story. Jesus cares for the outcast, so should we. Ba-da-bing, ba-da-boom. Trouble is, once you start looking at it a bit more deeply it raises all…

In Acts 10 the essence of the new Christian faith is revealed to the apostle Peter. This revelation has shaken our world down to the present day. What did Peter discover? How has it transformed our lives? Join us as we explore this pivotal event in history.

What is the gift of tongues? Buenos días, le damos la bienvenida a nuestro servicio en la Iglesia Bautista Monte Carmelo. Nuestra oración es que recibas una bendición de Dios hoy. Salve, nos ad munus nostrum suscipimus in Ecclesia Baptistae Montis Carmeli. Oratio nostra est ut a Deo hodie recipiatis…

Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God. And when…

Today we are starting a brand new series where we will be exploring virtues. We are going to look at what it takes to have true virtue in a world who’s values are often the antithesis of God’s values. In the coming weeks, we will be talking about integrity, loyalty, and gratitude, but for today we are…

Sadly people miss the intendewd blessing of the abundant life because they fail to recognize Jesus

Three couples had gone to church one evening , & then decided to go out together to a restaurant to eat. The restaurant was crowded so they were ushered into a noisy room & told to wait there until their table was ready. Almost immediately a smiling waitress came up saying, "Welcome to `happy hour.’…

The historical Jesus illustrates the value of relational faith. Secure relationships generate quiet confidence.

We are reminded that God graciously brings us into participation in Christ. We are encouraged to better understand why we practice close communion.

We are reminded that God graciously draws near to us in the Lord's Supper. We are encouraged to examine ourselves and seek reconciliation before approaching the table.

It is time we stop disregardign ourselves and realize the God sees somethign better, somethign more useful, in us!

Intro ; In January of 1997, a former SBC Pastor did a men’s retreat in Alachua, Florida. The theme of his message was “Finishing Faithful”. He challenged men to finish well in the race of life as a Christian. He reminded us that we all start the same [ salvation by faith ], but very few actually finish…

Introduction We have all experienced rejection. Maybe you got turned down for a job at some point. Maybe it was in a relationship, after bearing your soul to someone, they turned you down or broke it off. Maybe it was with a family member after a disagreement. Maybe you took a moral stand and were rejected…

The Law of Christ 14 As for me, may I never boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world has been crucified, and the world’s interest in me has also died. Paul is saying that his life is not centered on a code, but on a person. His interest…

Awakening must be followed by intentional obedience if results are to last.

Introduction What does it mean to be a Christian? To be a follower of Christ? One could say that a Christian has been forgiven of their sins, reconciled to God, adopted into the family of God, given new life—given eternal life. But is there more to it—more to what it means to be a Christian? Is it just…

Intro 18 Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. We want to build a good foundation. Honest Life Changing Relationships Today I want to talk about small groups. Normal human nature doesn’t like…

Introduction When the media talks about religious people, for the most part we are all lumped together as “people of faith.” and... increasingly, that is used to distinguish us from “people of science.” (( absurd distinction - a proper view of God only enhances one’s interest in actual science because…

Many years ago I began a sales career. I needed few things: appropriate attire, a respectable looking automobile, and a good map. Thomas Brothers’ Maps, were in my opinion, the best. Nowadays many of use the GPS Maps App on our smartphones. The other day I had an occasion to use mine. I was meeting a…

Intro: Saying you know somebody but you don't really know them (facebook friends, etc) could use facebook friend KJ52 as illustration Could also add eating and drinking in the presence of a celebrity at restaurant. saying I know that person. but you dont! Why do we do that? We want status. The question…

MAIN POINT: Jesus calls me to follow because someone’s life depends on it. ME: I’ve spent too much of my Christian life worrying about being good. Most of my Christian life has been about working really hard to be a good, moral person Stop doing that — start doing this Don’t say that anymore — say this…

According to the U.S. census and other reporting data, Texas is one of the fastest growing states in the United States. The estimated population in Texas this year is 29.2 million people. Texas averages an addition of 1,000 people every day. Houston overtook New York as the most diverse city in the nation…

In Ephesians 4 Paul starts to explain how all the amazing truths he has shared up to now translate into everyday life for the Christian. He starts by showing how the church is both unified and diverse, and how we need humility, love, patience and respect for both one another and the different gifts God gives each of us to grow into mature children of God.

Good morning, Gateway Chapel! If we haven’t met before... We are a church on mission... Why sing “It is Finished” when the service has barely started? On Sundays we celebrate that God has done all the work. Our job, is to sing Amen! Our weary hearts rejoice that there was no failure this week that could…