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vs. 1 - Commanded to Live Like God. vs. 2 - Commanded to Love Like God. vs. 3-7 - Commanded to Leave the Worldly Ways. Today, we discover why we are to be different. 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all…

Pre-Intro We’ve been looking at Colossians when I’ve had to opportunity to preach. The last time we looked at Colossians together in February, we looked at the end of chapter 1, into the beginning of Chapter 2. We saw that Christ is Supreme in the growth of the Church - we saw the burden that Paul had…

This morning we are concluding the series called, “Life is a Journey” Life is a journey. Each of us has a road to walk and decisions to make. In Life journey there are two roads you can choose to walk, you can walk in the flesh or walk in the spirit. The Christian road a difficult one to walk. But walking…

Introduction One of my favorite pieces of information about Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is that it likely wasn’t written to the Ephesians. The words ἐν Ἐφέσῳ are missing from some of the earliest manuscripts. This is particularly interesting because Paul mentions a letter that presumably isn’t in…

8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), 10 finding out what is acceptable to the Lord. 11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them…

Our text today comes from Ephesians 4:1-16 , and is a text that speaks to coming together in Unity. Let’s listen to Paul’s words in his letter to the church at Ephesus: I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility…

Before we dive into the text this morning, I would like to share something with you all. I can’t take credit for this idea, it is something I heard, but it made real sense to me so I would like to share it, and it goes along with what we will be studying today. ( GPS). Context Paul wrote Ephesians while…

Good morning, Today we are on part 2 of the series we started last week called LIFE IS A JOURNEY As followers of Christ we are on that journey together…called to walk in the spirit and not to walk in the flesh. The truth of the matter is the christian road we walk is a difficult one. However, walking…

How do you walk in repentance? Resulting the transformation of self, others and our community. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet went to him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot…

Introduction Recap Today we continue our series titled ‘Having Communion with God’. A series focusing on the Holy Spirit. The Introduction The Promise The Power The Performance The Presence of the Spirit Last week, we began to examine the commands concerning the Holy Spirit - what God expects of us in…

Good afternoon. As each of us has made the choice to gather together today as one body, we are reminded of the importance of belonging to a community of believers. Many of us have experienced the joys and benefits of fellowship with other Christians, but we also know that it can be challenging at times.…

We are answering some questions Who has it? Who thinks they have it but do not? Who doesn’t think they have it but do? Who does not have it? We talked about Divine authority, Jesus Authority, the Holy Spirits Authority, Biblical Authority The limited authority of Satan, Apostolic Authority and positions…

SERIES - Life is a Journey INTRO: This morning we are starting a new series called, “Life is a Journey” Life is a journey. Each of us has a road to walk and decisions to make. The Christian road a difficult one to walk. But walking with Jesus and staying focused on Him will fill your heart and life.…

Text 15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 23 Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus…

I am introducing our clip for the evening, a clip from the Chosen, the encounter of Jesus and Samaritan woman. Tonight, we are going to be talking about sharing our story and our clip introduces us to an unlikely missionary, that Jesus used to introduce an entire village to Him. Show clip from the chosen.…

Walking in the Light 1 John 1: 5-10 In our opening passage, John focused on the characteristic of Christ as the Living Word , God revealed to humanity in human form. Christ came to earth as the embodiment of the eternal God. Now he focuses on Christ as the Light of the world. Each of these characteristics…

Galatians 5:13-18 We have been going through a series looking at very carefully the relationship we have with the Holy Spirit. When we are yielded to God we can take part in what I am calling the Great Life. It is a life promised to us where we have help and guidance and love and joy and peace, as well…

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Keeping In Step Opening This morning we are going to look at what it takes to live out the Christian life, to live a life pleasing to our Lord. As we go through these verses today we are going to paint the picture of a true Christian. If you want to know if someone, or even yourself are saved, ask this…

Back to Judea again Jesus ministry thus far is on the move. From Jerusalem in Judea to Samaria on the way to Cana of Galilee, to Capernum. Now heading back to Jerusalem. Jesus divine timetable and encounters continue. From the baptism to fulfill prophesy (chpt. 1) To the calling of disciples who would…

Intro ; Let me refresh your memory of what we have studied so far in this series “My Life in the Church” ; Connected in Christ - Salvation in Him Connected By God’s Grace - His diamond of favor on the backdrop of our dark sin Connected For Good Works - Chosen for a purpose in Christ Connected Through…

1 For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, 3 if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. 4 For while we are still…

Date of issue: 1378 The most famous of structural failures has to be the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Situated behind the Pisa Cathedral, and known simply as the Tower of Pisa, the tower was originally built to house the bell of the Pisa Cathedral complex. The tower was built on an entirely unstable foundation.…

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself…

Context I am going to read us something this morning that I found interesting and it gives us a bigger picture of what we are talking about today. “The Way” this is what early Christianity was called, this is from Chad Bird he is a pastor, professor, author, and speaker (1517.org). Why Was Christianity’s…