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In November 2014 there was a new Guinness World Record for the longest speech; not surprisingly, it was a sermon. Pastor Zach Zehnder of Mount Dora, Florida preached for two days, five hours, and eighteen minutes. Taking only rare bathroom breaks and with at least 10 people present at all times during…

Snow covers God purges Snow covers the ground and turns it white, God purges our sins are declares us pure white. Isaiah 1:18 ““Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as…

Introduction Growing up watching soap operas: Common tropes: XXXXX Background (title) - 2 Samuel 11 - 12 Text vv. 1-4 Trapeze artists with the safety net. You’re willing to do things you maybe wouldn’t find safe otherwise! God’s grace catches you when you confess sin . David’s confession is based upon…

Introduction: Good morning. I want to add another welcome to you who are here in person and those watching online. Today we jump back into our Summer in the Psalms. Psalms is a massive book so we are picking and choosing a few passages to cover during the summer months. Psalms was the songbook of the…

As many of you know, I grew up in the Chicago area. Several you lived in the North East, so I know you likely had similar experiences to me as far as snow fall goes. Every year there would be several feet of snow that would fall over the course of the winter, and sometimes, there would be those more…

Storm 1 a: a disturbance of the atmosphere marked by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning b: a heavy fall of rain, snow, or hail c: a serious disturbance of any element of nature 2: a disturbed or agitated state, a sudden or violent commotion The primary sense of storm…

Praise to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Praise to the Son, for he is risen. Praise to the Holy Spirit who we call upon this morning to lead us to the throne room of our King. Spring in Texas has settled in, which means that most feel like we need a jacket to start the day and then summer wear…

Final introductory mesage to Philippians.

Morning 28 January 24

Intro: Can you think of a time in your life where you were in danger and needed to be rescued? Maybe you were lost or trapped or just needing someone to save you from some undesired outcome. I remember when I was a boy growing up in Winterset, Iowa. I lived on a dead end street that butted up against…

1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning,…

Introduction: Do you care? You ask, “Do I care about what?” Do you care that people are dying? “Dying of what?” Dying and going to Hell. All of us at times can be guilty of this mission buster. It’s the mission buster of apathy. We can be so happy that we and our crew are saved, that we forget about…

Title : The Compassion of God Text : Isaiah 55:1-13 “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy?…

Jesus’ outline of Revelation: What was seen: Jesus Glorified - Revelation 1:9-20 . What is: the Seven Churches - Revelation 2-3 . What will be: Jesus’ judgement in the seven seals, trumpets and bowls. Revelation 4-22 . Who is Jesus? Does he deserve to be heard and obeyed in worship? 4 John to the seven…

Its hard to believe that fall is already upon us. This time of years can be one of the most pretty times. All the leave changing. The coolness in the air. But then there those years that we get snow some around this time and we cant enjoy the fall. When the snow comes early we cant really find anything…

How do you walk in repentance? Resulting the transformation of self, others and our community. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot…

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads…

Last week we discussed the truth that we are all addicted to something. And we need to admit that we are powerless, that in our own power our lives are unmanageable. Until we admit this, we will keep living broken, miserable lives. As Paul wrote: For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that…

1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads…

We are reminded that God graciously forgives us even though we still suffer consequences. We are encouraged to think through the consequences of our actions.

Introduction Good morning and welcome to FCC where we worship God in Spirit and in truth, one verse at a time! Isn’t the white fluffy stuff absolutely beautiful. Whit means pure church and I am reminded every time it snows of this verse: “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord , “Though…

Surprise is a very human emotion, not shared by God. Jesus demonstrates his embrace of humanity by sharing the possibility of surprise with us. But God does use surprise extensively. He uses his intimate understanding of how surprise works to grab our attention and to ensure that we hear his precious word. Surprise often brings us delight, and sometimes bewilderment. In either case, it welds the lesson into our memories and culture.

13 She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. 14 She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar. 15 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. 16 She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she…

Happy Father’s Day! - Father’s have a tough job. It is subtly implied that father’s are not necessary, significant impact a father makes is belittled. Recently Wyatt and I were watching a show together, it included parents and kids in competition against one another. In introducing the show this is what…