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12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there. 13 Do your best to speed Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their way; see that they lack nothing. 14 And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help…

Merry Christmas and Blessed Advent! Who here likes birthdays? 2 Key components of a birthday are: PRESENTS God With Us 22 Now all this took place to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet: 23 See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel,…

If I were to ask you to describe or give a definition of your faith, what would you say? Trust, belief, walking with Jesus, etc.. That all sounds good and sweet, but can you defend a faith like that in a world like ours? 17 The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines…

Let’s begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence today, we are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to delve into the profound truths of Your Word. We come before You with open hearts, seeking to understand and embrace the depth of Your love manifested through Immanuel.…

Service is a response to Gods love for us in Jesus Christ that teaches us to live like Jesus through specific, tangible actions that contribute to the dignity and well-being of the people we serve.

Going to your death, how many would go this way? How many would willingly accept that this is what I need to do? Jesus Knows All Jesus is demonstrating omniscience in this passage. That is being all knowing. This passage reveals to us not only that Jesus knows that He will be delivered up. But the timing…

Pray? Like…how? how do we even approach the practice, approach God test - what do you seek? Praise of men, knowledge and intimacy with God to pray = address a deity with request adoration confession thanksgiving supplication intercession Prayer begins and ends not with the needs of man but with the glory…

Read Text Women’s Ministry For the past few weeks and leading up to Mother’s day I wanted to emphasize some of the many women mentioned in the Bible. We have looked at symbolic women such as the great harlot of Revelation 17 , 18 and 19 and the Bride of Christ mentioned in revelation 19. We have also…

Jesus was resurrected bodily, lives in our bodies, and is returning bodily.

Today's sermon discusses why you can trust the testimony concerning Christ.

Justice and mercy are the tangible expressions of loving our neighbors as God has loved us. They are the ways that we live like Jesus here and now, affirming the goodness of Gods image in others and anticipating the overflowing shalom peace and flourishing that characterizes Gods coming kingdom.

The geography *** Map: Mediterranean, with Antioch & Judea The controversy Then certain individuals came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.” But some believers who belonged to the sect of the Pharisees stood…

We have been walking through Jesus’ most famous sermon, the sermon on the mount. Over the last several weeks we have examined his interpretation of select Jewish laws. His purpose in this section of the sermon was to show how his audience has been led to an improper understanding or intent of the law…

Pyramids Introduction: Who here has ever had a pen pal? How difficult is it to truly know someone when you’ve only ever contacted them with a letter? How difficult is it to really get to know someone you’ve never actually met in person? How much easier is it to get to know that person after youve sat…

Does your faith show through your works?

Introduction We are continuing in our series of What we hold to be true. A few weeks back we had given me an extra week off of preparing a message as I was in the thick of grief dealing with the loss of our grandson. On that Sunday we were blessed to have Martin Perren deliver a message speaking to this…

Worship’s “W’s” It was a month ago now, just a few days after we had celebrated communion that I received these pictures from my friend Ethan Leavitt of the church he had served in Ukraine worshipping and celebrating communion in their sanctuary. A sanctuary, not only set aside for worship, but a sanctuary…

No fanfare We get to another significant event in the New Testament, in the life and times of Jesus today. There was no fanfare publically before the birth of Jesus - only after it There was no fanfare of Jesus childhood - just a mention at 12-years old of knowledge, favor and obedience There is no fanfare…

Welcome-Bienvenido: Tithe and Offering-Diezmo y Ofrenda 2 Corinthians 8:24 New King James Version 24 Therefore show to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love and of our boasting on your behalf. 2 Corintios 8:24 Reina-Valera 1960 24 Mostrad, pues, para con ellos ante las iglesias la prueba…

Introduction If you had to tell someone in 1-3 words what the life, teaching, and ministry of Jesus Christ meant, what would you say? Some might say love. Jesus certainly talked about love, but when looking at the gospels I don’t think you’ll find love as the dominant theme. Some might say forgiveness.…

Faith & Blessings Part 2 Jesus said to him, “If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.” Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel. I am moved by what I believe. I believe the WORD of God! The victory is mine! I have it now! I can see it through the eyes…

THEME: The true story of Jesus’ birth reveals and foretells the reconciliation of God and man and the fulfillment of history in His incarnation and death and resurrection. GOAL: That the hearer would believe that God truly became man in Jesus to redeem us, and that He makes His manger for us now in the…

Here when you need us! If you google this slogan, you will find that it is used by lawyers, banks, and healthcare providers. Today I want to talk to about the God who is here when you need Him. Emmanuel, God with us. 21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will save…

Today we turn our attention back to the gospels and the story of Jesus. However, we are still focusing on unpacking what it means to be a forever family of God. Over the next three weeks we will be looking at what it means to be a loving, generous, and hospitable people. So while we are going to the…

Let’s begin with a word of prayer. Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts full of gratitude and anticipation. We thank You for this opportunity to gather together as a community of believers to worship You and to delve into Your Word. As we begin this time of study and reflection, we ask…