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Nehemiah 8:1–9 1 And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel. 2 And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to this gathering of Hope Bible Fellowship. My name is Cal and I am the pastor here. If you are a guest with us or just now joining us online I want to give you a special welcome. If you would fill out one of our connection cards on the table as you leave, we’d love…

Big Idea: God’s Kingdom defies our expectations. FCF: As fallen human beings, we place too much stock in appearances and not in reality. Action: Examine your heart. Kids’ Time Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? It is like a grain of mustard seed, which…

Introducing a church-wide year-long focus for 2019

“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Jesus presents us here with an imperative, a command. Enter through the narrow gate. Jesus…

We are on the home stretch of the sermon on the mount. What Jesus did in one shot, we are doing in…a lot more! But in Matthew 7:13 Jesus begins to draw things to a conclusion. He had been sharing who people in the kingdom of God are supposed to be, and that determines how the people in his kingdom are…

Good morning! Please grab a Bible and open it to Matthew 7.:13 . When you find it…and if you’re able to…I would like to invite you to stand for the reading of God’s Word. Matthew 7:13–14 (CSB) 13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there…

13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. We live in a culture that says everything is ok. You can do anything… there are…

The Gates There is a hill near the city of Tauranga called Pukehinahina. On the top of this hill stands the Anglican Church of St George’s. The area is better known as Gate Pa and is a suburb of Tauranga On April 30th 1864 the battle of Gate Pa took place 3000 British army and navel forces attacked 160…

Intro; Jesus has been giving God’s standards throughout the sermon, standards that are holy and perfect and that are opposed to the self-righteous, self-sufficient, and hypocritical standards of man—typified the scribes and Pharisees. He has shown what His kingdom is like and what its people are like—and…

· For the past several weeks, Paul has been laying out God’s plan… · And specifically, God’s plan of the MYSTERY of Christ… · And how the church fits into that plan. · Just as a reminder – we’ve seen what the Mystery of Christ is… · …that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, fellow partakers of the promise,…

Our mission — your mission — should we choose to accept it.... 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the…

Jesus Will Know Victory The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.” The Lord sends forth from Zion your mighty scepter. Rule in the midst of your enemies! Your people will offer themselves freely on the day of your power, in holy garments; from the womb…

Everyone is moving forward. Surrounded by people on a road heading somewhere. 17 Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. 18 For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ.…

1. The Brazen Altar, 27:1-8. A. Its size and distinguishing features, 27:1-2. 27:1-2. The altar is the first thing a person would see when he came into the court of the Tabernacle. 7 1/2 feet square and 4 1/2 feet wide made this the largest piece of furniture associated with the Tabernacle. Made of acacia…

In Matthew 7:13–14 , Jesus said, "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." 13 “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and…

(S1) — Some intersections are more difficult than others Crossroads—T—Roundabout—Fork—Merge Times in life and in the church, when we find ourselves at a difficult intersection—lack of peace (S2) Yet, when two roads converge into ONE—one direction and one destination, there is one peace. This same kind…

Torah Portion: Exodus 25:1-27:19 Haftarah 1 Kings 5:12-6:13 Review Two Two Two Two Two Two Two -two exodus Hebrew = Bitterness Pride Shema - three divisions— 1. 2. 3. Korah Picture of Tannin the plagues (2) New Moon Picture of Hodesh as opposed to Full Moon Picture of Moed 4595 מוֹעֵד‎ Picture of Time…

Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10 Haftarah Ezekiel 43:10-27 Road Map Review Two Two Two Two Two Two oxen: Two sticks W‌e spoke about two Hebrew = ibri ( Genesis 14:13 ) Bitterness Pride Shema - if we do not train ourselves to listen, how can we be assured that we will hear the trumpet? We considered…

Good morning, Gateway Chapel! If we haven’t met before... We are a church on mission... Why sing “It is Finished” when the service has barely started? On Sundays we celebrate that God has done all the work. Our job, is to sing Amen! Our weary hearts rejoice that there was no failure this week that could…

19 We love him, because he first loved us. 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Faith, Exercise of Many years ago it was decided to put a suspension bridge across a wide gorge. How could they build a bridge across such a wide space? In…

Be on Guard 2 Timothy 3:1–9 “1 But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. 2 For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3 heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control,…

Psalm 119:1–8 (ESV) — 1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord! 2 Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, 3 who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! 4 You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. 5 Oh that my ways…

Joy to the World Luke 2:8–9 “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.” Luke 2:10–14 “Then the angel said…