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Something Just Like This I hope you have all been enjoying this series where we are finding God’s truth in popular songs, claiming them for God so that the next time we hear one of these songs we will be reminded of God’s love for us. Two weeks ago, we started this series with the song “ Million Reasons…

INTRODUCTION I like superhero stories Marvel is probably most famous with DC comics right behind it Marvel is probably most famous because of their movies DC has superman and batman and wonder-woman Marvel has the avengers — hulk, Captain America, Spider-man Superhero all have similar plots A man or…

For the past several weeks we have talked about Spiritual Warfare. And while it is important for us to face the reality of spiritual forces and the ways that we face spiritual opposition, it’s equally important to remember that ultimately God is victorious on our behalf. God is Victorious! You can walk…

We all love stories about heroes. This is part of who we are I think. The epic battle between good and evil, hero/heroine vs villain. Sometimes we want to think about what superhero power we would have if we could be one. In fact, there is much to learn from movies and stories like this. But, while reflecting…

The Incarnation Incarnation - it is not found in the Bible. Latin - incarnatio - “in flesh” Greek - sarkosis - flesh General teaching Incarnation - to enter into or become flesh (Puppet, Cartoon Characters, Superheros) Christian teaching Incarnation - The divine act where Christ became man. The Gospels…

Advent as if a cheer Once finished, ask the question, “What’s that spell?” Then ask, “What’s that mean?” Odds are there will be a humorous silence. Say: “Advent comes from the Latin word adventus and means arrival or appearance. During these next four weeks of Advent, we are going to be celebrating and…

“To God Alone Be All Glory” Text: Romans 11:33-36 I want you to see a picture in your mind. An old man of 80+ years stands on a mountain. There are deep lines in his face reflecting the burden of leading many people. His hair, if he has any, is white and thinning. But don’t be fooled by his grandfatherly…

Southwest Airline commercials, “wanna get away?” Have you ever felt so exposed and ashamed that you wanted to leave town? Wouldn’t you like to live a life free from shame? Wouldn’t you like to be able to say that you are making a habit of doing the right thing, not perfectly, but growing in purity? Out…

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Temptation is a common human reality in this world. Everyone will partake…

Prayer Let’s pray. Preamble When considering what to bring out of the Christmas story I had one word that kept coming back to me again and again. I had no idea how I would deal with it, but of all the words I could have chosen to focus on, this seemed the most important and is at the very heart of what…

This Advent season - look Jesus Birthday candles Not about his age like ours About attributes and benefits that are ours for knowing Him. Last week - Prophets’ Candle - Promised Hope Today is the Bethlehem Candle It is about Faith Are we grounded in our Faith? Paul has instructions for Timothy in our…

False Prophets and Teachers But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and…

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.

HOOK/INTRODUCTION - “We believe in Jesus like we believe in Spider man or the other superheroes, right?” That’s what a family member once asked me. No, of course not! But I realized when they said it, how common such an idea can be. Jesus isn’t around us right now and the way we talk about Him is always…

Doing the Impossible That is Impossible People are Awesome or People are Amazing Dude Perfect - Has been introduced into our home. SuperHeros SuperHuman Be Joyful Be Prayerful Be Thankful Be Careful Be Joyful v16 In All Times We need super human strength. Be Joyful at All Times is impossible without…

In our introduction to the series of worship you will see: Worship is a part of your make-up as a person ( Genesis 1:26-27 ) How the God of the Bible views worship as a priority ( Exodus 20:3-6 , Isaiah 42:8 ) How your view of God affects your worship ( Isaiah 6:1-5 ) How the previous 3 considerations…

When I was younger, I was a huge Horror movie fan. Although now, I am not interested in watch people get hurt. The gore and the evil are not attractive to me anymore. However, I still like a movie that has a jump scare or two, or to watch Superhero movies and see the battle where good will win somehow…

Samson seems like a super-hero. With his super-strength he is almost invulnerable, and single-handedly kills thousands. And yet his story is one of constant frustration and failure. Samson's strength is not his own, for he was called to a purpose: ridding Israel of the Philistines. So even when he ignores this purpose, God works through him to achieve this end. How can we avoid being like Samson--striving for (and failing at) our own purposes serving greater ends despite ourselves? Are we, too, doomed to Samson's restless misery, or is there a better way?

Isaiah 9:6 Political leaders always disappoint. Here’s the thing about political leaders. They always disappoint us and they never accomplish everything they promised to do. Some accomplish more good than others, some last longer than others, and some behave more wisely than others. Yet, in the end,…

“War and Peace” Rev Thomas A West Sr. March 13, 2022 Scripture: Psalm 120:6–7 (NKJV) 6 My soul has dwelt too long With one who hates peace. 7 I am for peace; But when I speak, they are for war. Let me start with this statement from Matthew 6:24 “ No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate…

Our God is a Promise-making, promise-keeping God. God has promised us peace in the Person of Messiah — in the Person of Jesus. As we face this world’s peace-stealing circumstances, we need to cling to that Peace. We need to cling to Jesus who came as not just the Babe in a manger 2000 years ago — but…