Results

Imitating Christ

Spiritual growth and the disciple Spiritual growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ has been and is our focus of this series and tonight we will look at the value of good role models. First a look back in reminder of where we have come. (Spiritual Growth reminders-PowerPoint inserted here) It is a choice…

CAVEAT: As we begin here this morning, I want to be honest. If you are not a believer, this is not a sermon that is going to explain why you need the Gospel. Instead, it is sermon - challenging our church about how to live the Gospel we already believe. And I hope as you consider why you are here this…

Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their…

Role Model(s) Have you ever had role model(s) in your life, be them good or bad? Role models are important, today we are going to look at the church at Thessolonica and its good and effective example that we can learn from. A good role model can demonstrate what can be done Personal examples of role…

Being Effective Who does not want to be effective? OK, so that is a rhetorical question. We all want to be effective and to make an impact too. Our current study in 1 & 2 Thessalonians has some great truths, challenges and applications for us to be effective as we wait for the return of the Lord. We…

Home School Finished a month of home schooling! Parents, how y’all doing? Surviving? Maybe I should ask the kids, how are your parents surviving? How are they doing as assistant teachers? Assistant to the teacher? A certain kind of kid does awesome in this environment. Everyone has different learning…

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…

1 John 2:3-6 (morning worship) Sermon details: Being like Jesus and seeking to do what he commanded is one evidence of genuine Christianity that is objectively observable by us all. Sermon points: 1. To Keep, or not to Keep? (3-4) 2. Keeping leads to maturity (5a) 3. Imitation is Evidence (5b-6) Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

Introduction There are many different animals that use imitation to their benefit, protection, or even to fool their prey. What are some of those animals that you could think of? The one that I find fascinating is the Owl Butterfly. This butterfly actually imitates the look of a large predatory animals…

Imitators of God Part 3 (Faithfulness)

We learn by imitation so we need to choose wisely the best examples to follow and avoid unhealthy extremes

Introduction Opening Illustration: Well Done Good & Faithful Servant There is a story told in the Gospel of Matthe w, in chapter 25. A very memorable passage in which Jesus teaches the Parable of the Talents . To paraphrase, Jesus likens the final judgment of mankind to a story of a man who entrusted…

Because of God's Grace to you, walk like him

Authentic Christians will reflect a genuine love and commitment to the people God calls them to.

Continuation of book of Ephesians

Introduction Last week, we spoke about being hearers and doers of God’s word. Tonight we will look more into applying some of Jame’s points of “True religion” from James 1:27 by how we treat the helpless and less fortunate and the importance of not being like the world. So go ahead and turn to James…

Weak Foundations A condo in Surfside, Florida collapsed on June 24, 2021. The collapse was caused by a "severe strength deficiency" in the pool deck. Furthermore, Donald Dusenberry, a consulting engineer, would suggest a foundation-related matter — potentially corrosion or other damage at a lower level.”…

Imitators of God (Abounding in Love

As God's blessed people (children), our holiness ought reflect the LORD God's attributes to world

As God’s people, we are characterized by humility

Intro Text - 3 John 11 11 Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. He who does good is of God, but he who does evil has not seen God. Title - Imitation: Be Careful What and Who You Copy Background John’s third epistle was written specifically for a person named Gaius 3 John 1 - beloved…

Introduction This week, we are talking all about hope. But what exactly is hope? The world defines hope as “a feeling or expectation of a certain thing to happen. . . or wanting something to be the case.” We say things like. . . “I hope I make the team this year” or “I hope I will pass my math exam.”…