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Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Introduction Salvation is a regeneration or rebirth and a daily renewal of life by God’s Holy Spirit. The word regeneration means to be regenerated…

Introduction Thus far in this series, I’d preached in introductory message. In that message I attempted to show that: Not only were the OT & NT connected, but that the OT was the foundation of the NT. They are not contradictory, but complementary That Salvation has always been by faith - it was never…

What are we to remember? How are we to reflect? Where do we find renewal? Psalm 77:1-3 . 1 I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. 2 In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted. 3 When I remember God,…

what do you feel when you are dirty and you stink? take a shower? what do you do when you mouth stinks - have something to eat, brush your teeth, mouth wash etc. what do you do when you said someting really nasty to someone and you really regret saying that? appologize, make up for it. someone once sais…

Intro: I worry so much. I always have. It stems from my old nature. In Colossians 3:17 , we get a sense of God's vision for our lives. Here's what it is: Read: Colossians 3:17 17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through…

My oh my, how many of us have watched what has been going on at Asbury University? Social media has been ablaze with what is being described as a great revival. For the past eleven days, God has been moving mightily. Headlines such as “ The Asbury Collegian reports that during a call to confession last…

33 But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord : I will put My law in their minds, and write it on their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. 5 not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy…

Live the will of God and rely on the strength that He provides

The last time I was with you I began a series called Collide. There are two worlds that exist today. One of Believers and the other of unbelievers. God is calling all believers to reach out to those that are unbelievers. These two worlds are colliding. In order for us to reach the unbelievers we must…

A Fresh Look at Life 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. “ In Christ we are a new creation” since we are a New creation we are going to renew our minds and see our selves differently than we ever had before. many…

24 A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Thesis/ Central Idea: To overcome the world with all its natural disadvantages, we must make sure that Jesus is closer than a brother. Introduction: If we are going to renew our faith we are going to…

Those in Christ behave differentlyfrom teh way they did when they were in and of the world.

Serving as Pastor Is a calling, privilege, opportunity, blessing and block of history that I have had opportunity to work out in several locations. Rainier, Oregon, my home congregation: Where I was brought up since age 9 through Sunday School and Youth Class, taught by Clyde Wemmer, Orville Harrison,…

Intro Working our way through Ezra-Nehemiah This week and next are all that we have left Looking at how God rebuilds the temple, the walls, and most importantly the people after exile Exiled for their failures to follow God and do his will and work. Important to remember why, exactly, it was that the…

Strengthen yourself in the Lord. How many of you good use a good renewing? Today is a day of being renewed and strengthened in Christ. We are continuing to strengthen ourselves in the Lord. Tell the story of David and upbringing and time line all the way up to the point of being alone and strengthening…

Strengthen yourself in the Lord. How many of you good use a good renewing? Today is a day of being renewed and strengthened in Christ. Play Video: Dr drops P bomb. Tell the story of David and upbringing and time line all the way up to the point of being alone and strengthening himself in the Lord. age…

Do right when done wrong

Last week Pastor Leger talked about the negatives in the Christian life. The things that don't belong in a mature Christian's life. Today's message speaks to the positive behaviors we are to make part of our lives.

Are You Willing? At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will reach my goal.’ In any case,…

How do you know you mind is renewed? A man was driving through west Texas one spring evening. The road was deserted and he had not seen a soul for what seemed like hours. Suddenly his car started to cough and splutter and the engine slowly died away, leaving him sitting on the side of the road in total…

How do you live a holy lifestyle?

The other day I was watching a video of a man who was color blind. He had never seen color correctly for his entire life. Just recently they came out with these glasses that fixes the way color blind people see color. The glasses allow them to see color just like you and I see color. And it is incredible…

Engage When God calls you, you go where he sends you. Such was the case for a man who was born in the United Kingdom who God called to pastor a church here in the U.S. And for as much as we share in similarity between our two countries, we are worlds apart in many other respects. Take for instance names…

Introduction Illustration : We’ve all experienced it. Phone is lagging. Computer is stuck. Call tech support… “Turn off device to refresh the system”. Reboot. Why? Do any of us realize what that is really doing? (like most of us when our car doesn’t start. Open the hood to look under) Refresh: to restore…

Introduction: Refresh: to restore strength and animation to. To renovate, revive, restore. Review: David made a colossal mess but somehow came out victorious and even singing. How? We need refreshing, it is freely offered in Jesus. In our passage today we see the heart of the gospel, of God’s grace.…