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What does it mean to sign a contract? It basically means we will do our part or face the consequences. Why is a contract necessary? Because there is nothing in our human nature that guarantees we will do what we say. In fact, just the opposite is true ( Ephesians 2:1–3 ; John 8:44 ). 1 And you were dead…

Introduction “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” A Day of HONESTY And you shall know…

The Lineage of The Christ The lineage of the Christ is both the plan of God and the fruit of a promise made to Abraham long ago. When Abraham showed great faith in the promise of God, God then kept his end of the bargain and blessed the whole world through his lineage. And throughout his linage many…

Highest highs and lowest lows. PRAY READ 1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan…

“There was a rich man who would dress in purple and fine linen, feasting lavishly every day. But a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, was lying at his gate. He longed to be filled with what fell from the rich man’s table, but instead the dogs would come and lick his sores. One day the poor man…

Annanias and Sapphira contrast with Barnabas All those who claimed Jesus Christ, sold property and gave it to the Apostles to be distributed. Barnabas was recognized as a leader of distinction for giving encouragement who sold a field and gave the money to the Apostles for distribution. Annanias and…

Pastor Joe Gross joins us from Calvary Chapel Silver City reading Galations 5:22 and John 15:1-17 discussing the Fruits of the Spirit

Introduction Now on the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they, and certain other women with them, came to the tomb bringing the spices which they had prepared. But they found the stone rolled away from the tomb. Then they went in and did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. And it happened,…

For the common good, or looking good? Pride is the root of many sins. Pride brought about a lie, a deception is trying to look good for the common good of the people. George McDonald Wrote: “Half of the misery in the world comes from trying to look, instead of trying to be, what one is not.” Some setting…

When he entered Capernaum again after some days, it was reported that he was at home. So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and he was speaking the word to them. They came to him bringing a paralytic, carried by four of them. Since they were not able to…

Looking at at least this week and next week and after being separated for Easter I’m having a hard time praising . Genesis 29 uses an unlikely source to bring us a wonderful message of praising God despite circumstances. Summary of first 8 verses: Jacob comes to the people of the east Searching for Laban,…

VBS week is one of my favorite weeks of the entire year. It is an up-close picture of how the church is to function the other 52 weeks of the year. For a week straight we prioritize evangelism, discipleship, and fellowship. We invest our time and energy into our youngest generation - and as statistics…

16 These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, 19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. God Hates…

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Beth-lehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying…

Prayers That Preach 1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the…

We are starting a four-week series today called “Change.” In this series, we’ll learn how to be agents of change for God by looking at some lives of biblical characters who made their mark on society. Hopefully, you will learn how you can have boldness for any task that you’re faced with, even when it…

12 From then on Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar.” 13 So when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Stone Pavement,…

43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son…

Introduction Last week we started our study of the book 1st Peter. These are my favorite types of messages to preach - working our way through a book. For the next few weeks we will be taking this book, a little bit at a time, attempting to discover what God’s word has for us. There will be times through…

Satan deceives, sin deceives, people deceive and sometimes we even deceive ourselves. Are you being deceived?

12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those…

We come to the end, we have looked at: The destruction of Jerusalem and how within that there is the fulfillment of the abomination of desolation, great tribulation, the sign of this being the vindication of Jesus, how all of these things took place within the lifespan of the disciples as Jesus said…

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The book of Ephesians is believed to have been written by Paul during his first imprisonment in Rome. If you recall…

43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son…

Many Christians only associate the word worship with musical styles and preferences. However, Scripture gives us a different set of priorities when it comes to the way we respond to God. In this series we’ll look at what it means to worship God rightly, both as individuals and in our corporate gatherings.