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Shopping Lists I’ve often found it strange that when I walk around a supermarket holding a shopping list, I have on occasion had people remark - oh, a shopping list, now that’s a good idea. I’m usually thinking the comments are said a bit tongue-in-cheek, probably because they keep forgetting to write…

Text - Nehemiah 8 Subject - Word Theme - God’s word. Thesis - Emphasis on God’s word is necessary for spiritual renewal. Principle - Spiritual restoration in our lives begins first with an emphasis on God’s word. Introduction Who enjoys seeing things get restored? Cars, furniture, houses, etc. There…

Family Values Core Values: There are many values we live our lives by, but most of the time you can get them down to a few core values you live by. Core Values are why you shop where you do. Core Values are why you like some people and other you dont. Core Values are leading your life’s choices even…

I’m going to start tonight’s lesson with some questions. How would you describe the church you want? How would you describe the church you need? What can you learn about the differences between the two? Now, I want to spend some time in thought about these questions so we can talk honestly about our…

Distance can increase anxiety, but faithfulness brings joy.

Intro Redeeming something. Not a word we use regularly in daily life, but an important biblical word. We need to know what it means. What do you think it means? Redemption is the idea of freeing or releasing someone or something through payment/claim. If I want an apple, i can go to the shop with money…

I have told you before that the story of the Shepherds is my favorite of the Christmas stories. Luke tells about the forgotten all through his gospel. In a day of Religious men, Luke tells Mary’s story. In a day of high power Greek warriors and Pharisees that control everything that happened in religious…

Read the second half of Romans 5 Romans 5:12-21 12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned— 13 for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. 14 Yet death…

Intro I was planning this morning to speak to you from 1 Timothy 2 , but yesterday I learned of the awful attack that took place in Bondi Junction yesterday afternoon. 1 man with a knife 6 people murdered. 11 others injured. In Australia. In a regular shopping center. With anger and sadness I started…

The announcement of the most important birth in the history of the world was made to the least important people in society: shepherds. Why? Why did the hosts of heaven appear to a bunch of shepherds in Judea, rather than people who mattered to the world? Listen to our Christmas Eve message and find out why this message is for everyone in society, from the "least important" to the "most important." The video in the middle can be found here: https://youtu.be/4y9rNSKuk3I

That the believers would be found blameless and holy when Jesus comes again in glory.

INTRODUCTION . “What is Thanksgiving?” . 1863 - Civil War - President Abraham Lincoln Originally on the last Thursday of the month. A few times there was a 5th Thursday. 1941 - Business owners complained to Franklin D. Rosevelt. it would hurt retailers because less time for Christmas shopping. Congress…

We are reminded that God graciously came to proclaim good news and freedom from sin. We are encouraged to let the will of God drive us.

Matthew 1:18-25 and Luke 1:26-38 Set the scene Nazareth - village of 100 people Small houses, a synagogue, marketplace, mostly farmers, maybe a potter, a weaver, a dyer, a blacksmith....and a carpenter Young Jewish ladies, knowing Daniel’s prophecy of 69 weeks, know that any time after 53 B.C. the Messiah…

Announcements Teen Activity Master Club Pine Car Derby Kindergarten & High School Graduations Concert in the Park, Saturday, June 1, 5 PM 2024 Neighborhood Bible Time Scripture Memorization Church Announcements The Conley Family informed me last Friday, via email, that they were leaving the church. They…

One of the biggest problems in America today is debt. We know that the government doesn’t know how to manage money, and for that reason our country has a national debt of $30 trillion with an annual revenue of only $4.5 trillion. The average American household looks like this as of Sept. 17, 2021; […

(S1) SERIES—Jesus was SENT to RECONCILE... Our focus for Advent, not just the waiting…as those who are SENT John 17:18 “Just as you sent me into the world, I am sending them into the world.” Am I worthy to be sent? Shepherds—Fear could have paralyzed them Jesus was sent to ALL people: UNQUALIFIED—UNSUSPECTING—UNDESERVING…

1. Liberty in Christ is good as long as it is helpful Paul is concluding his comments on Christian liberty and we will spend our time today looking at the final verses of chapter 10. As we had looked before Paul is dealing with two issues in the Corinthian church in regards to Christian liberty. Christians…

Read Psalm 91 Affirmations together Faith that Works series… 18 But someone will say, “One person has faith, another has actions.” My answer is, “Show me how anyone can have faith without actions. I will show you my faith by my actions.” Faith that doesn’t work is useless So far, we have learned how…

God creates environments for His creation that fosters their flourishing.

It was time to decide if they would live life in Christ. Doubtless, those called by Jesus would have heard of Jesus. But, they also heard about John the Baptist even more. John preached in the form of a prophet from the wilderness calling for others to “prepare the way of the Lord” in repentance. Many…

Christmas is my second favorite holiday.... But, can I tell you this? The time leading up to Christmas is not! You see… People start decorating earlier and earlier… the stores start putting Christmas out earlier and earlier… Shopping for Christmas, and the shaming for not shopping early enough begins…

We are called to be in the world, but not of it. Yet in our world today, we are surrounded by powerful, influential corporations. These entities are rarely aligned with Biblical ethics because they exist to make money. So how should Christians interact with them? How should we be customers, employees or even bosses in this complex, sinful world we are called to shine in, but not belong to? Join us as we explore God's words on this important topic.

1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were…

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