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5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship…

Salvation through Christ Alone The gospel, the good news, Greek word “euaggelion.” We hear it often. We say we believe, we tell others to believe. Today let’s look at why we should believe and how we can explain to others why we believe, the hope we have in the gospel. In Christ alone my hope is found…

Previously From life as the church (1Timothy) to service within the church (2Timothy). The church being made up of many parts have important parts that are needed. God provides what is needed ( 2Tim1:7 ) 7 For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline. Paul was reminding…

Natures examples Ants, lilies, birds, God has no shortage of examples that we can learn from. This morning we are going to look at some lessons we can learn from a skein, a gaggle of geese. (Insert honk if you love Jesus picture here) Do you remember the bumper sticker honk if you love Jesus. It was…

Sharing is caring! You know the term “Sharing is caring.” And as we look at our passage tonight there is no doubt that this is what Paul is addressing. We have previously seen the Spirits fruit, such things at love, kindness, goodness and gentleness. And as a result of that fruit we are able to help…

Last week we began a new series called Surprise the World. I challenged you to bless three people. Did you have good luck with this? Don’t Stop! Make it a point to bless three more people this week. Today I want to give you another way that you can live a life that will make people want to ask you questions…

Introduction: On mission… That is quite a loaded statement. Some of our minds go to military combat when we think about that phrase. Some of you maybe even served in the military or serve in the military. We are grateful for your service my friends. Others may hear that phrase and think of the space…

Sometimes it IS your circus, and more often than not they ARE your monkeys.

Today, I need you to engage your imagination for our time together. I’d like you to imagine for a moment that you go home after our gathering, and you find this carved on the side of your house. This is very old graffiti, so I know it is hard to see… so let me show you an artists rendering of the graffiti.…

Some thought that being/remaining Jewish was enough. John called some of his fellow Jews, Vipers Over 20 different kinds of poisonous snakes in Israel Viper poison affects the respiratory system and destroys red blood cells Strangles the breath of life and nullifies the blood “Who told you that you could…

5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Light plays an important role in our world.... Have you ever been to a Broadway play? Or, A play of any kind… you know… highschool… college… whatever....? One pastor relates the time she had the privilege of attending a broadway…

Introduction: John Piper in his book Don’t Waste Your Life , told the following two accounts. In April 2000, Ruby Eliason and Laura Edwards were killed in Cameroon, West Africa. Ruby was over eighty. Single all her life, she poured it out for one great thing: to make Jesus Christ known among the unreached,…

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…

While we may not know what Jesus would drive, we do know how He walked. In today’s message Pastor Leger gives us three ways Jesus walked from John chapter 4.

Truth not Shared A young boy stands along the wall at a dance scared to approach his crush to ask her for a dance. He believes she should just recognize that he likes her without him ever saying anything to her. A wife makes hints to her husband all throughout their marriage for the things she wishes…

Shortly after WWII, in November of 1947, Dr. Martyn Lloyd Jones preached a message from the book of Philippians. And in his introduction he said this, If ever the world needed the witness and testimony of Christian people it is at this present time. The world is unhappy, it is distracted and frightened,…

Today we are finishing up a series that we began a few weeks ago called Following Jesus. We’ve talked about spending time with the one that wants to spend time with us, Jesus. We’ve talked about getting into God’s Word and studying it, knowing what He says to us. Last week I talked about how community…

Pastor Luke preached from 1 John 4 about how God is love.

Matriphagy - A Sacrifice. What does it mean to be a Living Spiritual Sacrifice. How can we be more like Christ?

14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;…

Local News Everyone likes to read, hear the local news what is going on in your neighborhood, your city. The first church was a local church and it was located in Jerusalem. We are a local church located in Vernon TX. We have news of what is going on here and need to get it out to those in the local…

Prayer.... Lord, use your Word this morning to encourage me or to challenge me, AMEN. “I have to tell you what happened...” Acts 12:1-17 There’s a knock at the door. But it’s too late for visitors, but then again this is the holiday season. Before you can say anything, one of the kids runs to open it……