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Church Camp story - JH camp working He was willing to give the shirt off of his back He was not to attached to the shirt In this moment at least, he was willing to give up whatever he had to help someone else... This is the essence of simplicity “Simplicity is freedom. Simplicity brings joy and balance.…

We remember that God graciously, powerfully brings us into faith in a crucified and risen Christ. We are encouraged to overcome obstacles that we put in front of our faith and witness.

Do you know that the Spirituality of Simplicity is the most effective way to accomplish your mission? Let’s look at how Jesus teaches the Spirituality of Simplicity in this passage, and how it can be effective in fulfilling your calling.

Introduction Lat week we began a new series titled “Rooted”. We started looking at the roots of where our church comes from.,, what makes us tick. Over the three week span of this series I will cover six key distinctive’s of our Anabaptist history. Last week we covered as an introduction, two of the…

Introduction Beginning a new series on simplifying your spiritual life. Jesus said, ““Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” There were many burdens put upon the people of Israel. The oppressive Roman government. Making a living to survive for many was a burden.…

In honor of Father’s Day & in keeping with simplicity, I would like to open with some dad jokes: "What do you call a factory that makes okay products?" "A satisfactory." "What did the janitor say when he jumped out of the closet?" "Supplies!" "Have you heard about the chocolate record player? It sounds…

3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. 4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:…

2 Corinthians 11:1-12:10 1 Oh, that you would bear with me in a little folly—and indeed you do bear with me. 2 For I am jealous for you with godly jealousy. For I have betrothed you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ. 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived…

Homer’s Odyssey- The Sirens’ Song On voyage home from Trojan Wars Odysseus must pass the Isle of the Sirens . The beautiful song of the Sirens drew in unsuspecting mariners to their doom on the rocks. Odysseus ordered his shipmates to plug their ears with wax and then to tie him to the mast so he alone…

Cultivating God's Spirit in your soul will sprout an outflow of God's Spirit wherever you go.

Intro: Over recent weeks we have been looking at rhetoric or worldly wisdom in contrast with God’s wisdom. We continue that a bit today, but we add to it the strong look at the impact your view of wisdom has in inviting others into the Faith. Since God works beyond the realm of human things and beyond…

Theme : God Adds to His Church Word for the Week is Doctrine: It is the body of teachings of the Christian faith concerning its central beliefs. Doctrine is grounded in Scripture and aims to maintain the integrity of Christianity by distinguishing it from non-Christian beliefs. Doctrine is of central…

Gospel-Centered Believers Signs of Maturity in a believer: Love for the body of Christ Romans 12:3–8 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the…

As we transition from I Thessalonians 1:1-5 , where I think we begin to see the reasons why this particular local church was such a spiritually healthy local church, as we move on to the next paragraph we begin to see exactly what that particular local church was doing in practical ministry that enabled…

“I will go anywhere, provided it be forward.” ― David Livingstone “If you have men who will only come if they know there is a good road, I don't want them. I want men who will come if there is no road at all.” ― David Livingstone 1) You have to start with God 2) Theres never a time to quit on God 9 God…

Simplicity in Message - college Scott - dust off feet Context: Sermon on mount - many people - don’t know the number. One guess was as high as 120,000. Others content it was more likely 20,000-30,000. Truth is we don’t know…but there was likely a large mix of people. The point of the sermon: the kingdom…

Worship Remembers that Jesus Saves Us Status seeing results in shaming other believers. Remember to look back Jesus says remember my body was beaten and torn, disgraced and shamed, and my blood shed in your place. Jesus Christ died for you so you can live with Him. Jesus humbled Himself, even to death…

Every Christian Is Gifted to Serve Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every…

A Vital Church Grows 40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.” 41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’…

Pastor Tony is walking down the street on Christmas Eve when he notices Larry, a little boy, trying to press the doorbell of a house across the street. However, Larry is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach. After watching the boy's efforts for some time, Pastor Tony moves closer…

Everybody has a life message It is a Message ++About you ++In You ++For you Paul’s Life Message 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech…

I owed a debt I could not pay, He paid a debt He did not owe"

Worship directs us to Jesus. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Worship directs us to what God is doing… not what we are feeling. We are feeling terrified.… overwhelmed……

Bride, Bridegroom. Terms used for a woman and man about to be married or just married; also used to describe the relation of Christ to his church (Eph 5:25–27). 25 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of…