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Gospel spread invariably demands engagement with contrary ideas, but transformation is the goal of the Gospel.
Persevere in tmes of difficulty; trusting in teh faithfulness of God and loking forward to the ultimate reward of eternal life with Him.
Walking humbly with God involves living a life of obedience, justic, and mercy, following the example of Jesus Christ.
In our first message of this prophet we saw that things were about to get worse before they get better. In Chapter 2 we found that the reason they were about to get miserable was because the people were disregarding God’s plan and bullying each other. In today’s grouping we find that, not only were the…
Embrace a lifestyle of repentance and restoration, recognizing God's judgement on injustice while holding onto the hope of reconcilliation through Christ.
Connecting this sermon with others you have heard from this pulpit. Our theme for the year is “Putting on Kindness” with that in mind, all year our series have been from Books that describe God’s people living among neighbors. What does it look like for God’s people to live in this fallen world? Earlier…
God will ultimatley provide deliverance for the oppressed and He will punish all oppressors.
Salvation is offered to all equally, but circumstance like gender, age, family, and role DO impact the ways we relate to each other.
As a contrast to the false teachers, Paul describes the training and teaching of a "good servant of Christ Jesus"
God's plan for the Bride of Christ backs those who lead, blesses those who serv, and bestows worship on the Bidegroom.
The "essential qualities" of a Christian leader are revealed: dependance on strength through Christ; first-hand experience of God's grace adn mercy, adn commitment to spreading the Gospel.
We must share the whole Gospel with our neighbors so that they may repent and believe with the whole person.
You will NEVER find yourself in a place or a predicament that is beyond the Lord's presence and purpose.
· Dogs, Horses, Lotteries, Cards/Dice, Sports Betting. Recently the news broke about the translator for a Japanese Pitcher who plays in MLB with the highest paid contract in history. This translator was into a bookie for millions of dollars. Many people claim to have “a system” but the House never loses…
God's good plan cannot be destroyed by our rebellious choices. Paradise is offered to any who submit to Him.
The key to avoiding fights and quarrels is mortifying selfish passions and submitting to God's grace in the lives of others.
In Christ's Kingdom and God's family honest words are essential for harmony and growth into Christlikeness.
If we approach EACH person we meet as an opportunity to demonstrate love, we'll make good progress at putting away partiality from out midst.
God intends for you to have steadfast faith in this life! If you don't, it is not HIS fault.
Trials (v.2) reveal maturity (v.4) which is steadfast (vv.3-4), not tossed (v.6) or passing away (v.10).
Tomorrow is the day that many will resolve to change something about themselves in 2024. I saw a news piece that claimed the 3 most common resolutions are physical , financial and emotional . But if A.W. Tozer is correct that “What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing…
The record of the Magi is more than a story about THEM & THERE; It calls us to true worship HERE & NOW that transforms us!
"Backsliding" is rarely a sllip, more often it is a willful rebellion to a God who is calling you to return.
Revenge is normal, human response to mistreatment, but honoring others reflects God's grace toward us.
Our walk of faith is grounded in the miraculous, but grows through ordinary means of grace.
Fall of Saul: When the sacrifice of a leader gives way to entitlement of the leader, his tenure is short-lived.
God has an honorable vocation for each of us and faithfulness to that calling is non-negotiable.
Some places are more important than others. Some places that are memorable for you are a drive by or flyover zone for me. Some places become significant because of what happens there. The Murrah Federal Building was in a neighborhood I had driven by dozens of times before Timothy McVeigh made it famous.…
One agnostic converses with an atheist, they walk away a committed disciple and a seeker.
Born once, die twice; Born twice, die once. We must compel neighbors to avoid the second death!
Our Sunday School Children share the Easter Story with the Congregation during their skit, The Easter Story.
God's true people were initiated in Promise, born and live by the Spirit, and await an inheritance in the higher Jerusalem.
When the discipleship of Christ turns into legalism it robs our joy; return to the bewtter purpose--Christ in You!
When reading the details of the Old Covenant do we apply "grace to me, law for thee" or "law for me, grace for thee"?
Legalism is just a foolish, state of make believe. God provides the ture means of maturity.
The truly free life of the acquitted (justified/righteous) is all Christ-earned and Christ-empowerd.
The Victorious life that God intends for you is evidence that the Spirit of God is in control.
The beauty of the Gospel is seen in the gracious gift of Holy Spirit to convict and comfort.
Believing in the transformative power of the Gospel, we must NEVER hesitate to share it with others!
The Gospel trnsforms unlikely people, sometimes it is the convert, other times it is the church.
The Christian mission mandates the Christ Event be proclaimed passionately and compassionately in the public square.
Christ's past deeds guarantee the believer's future and merits current obedience and fellowship.
Present conflict should not determine our allegiances; Justice wins in the end and torment awaits those who choose poorly.
Coming wrath ought to put a tear in our eyes, a lump in our throats, and encouragement to evangelize.
Joh (in a vision from Jesus) expects a mindset worthy of the Master, rooted in his own obedience and suffering.E
If you are anything like me, you have been on an emotional roller coaster this week. Some have made police to be heroes, others have blamed law enforcement (seemingly more than the perpetrator) for the extent of the atrocity in Uvalde. This was a domestic situation where those who responded to combat…
God dispersed the people for their own good, then later He united the peoples out of His mercy.
2 Role Plays: (Props: Overalls, Cowboy Hat, stick horse, SunHat, hoe, weed sprayer, Small grill, Hidden cooler with steak and several veggies, large platter) Rancher Able: Enters singing to himself (I’m so Happy..) when he notices the congregation: Oh, Hi! Let me introduce myself. My name is Abel and…
This week schemes, plans and intentions have been in the news. A year ago, the NFL had figured out that a weak offensive line made Patrick Mahomes vulnerable and 2 deep safeties limited Tyreek Hills speed from connecting with long passes. Last year the Chiefs’ front office invested in strengthening the…
Biblical rest is modeled and granted as an act of God's completion, not the remedy for exhaustion.
Matthew 21 tells us that Heaven is not an ancestral guarantee. One must do the works of the Vineyard master.
Sadly people miss the intendewd blessing of the abundant life because they fail to recognize Jesus
While the death of Christ expiates and propitiates, the burial (as with the scapegoat) takes away shame.
Human government was first instituted by God in Genesis 9:6 . Coming out of the Ark, God instructed Noah that humans were given authority to carry out His purpose among all humans. However, when leaders serve themselves or only part of their constituents, Politics goes bad. Peer pressure is not only…
While Peter gave in to pressure and disowned Jesus, Jesus maintains his claim before the highest Jewish authorty.
It is time we stop disregardign ourselves and realize the God sees somethign better, somethign more useful, in us!
God lovingly shows His goodness to us by adopting us and using us to demonstrate His goodness.
The coming destruction of Jerusalem and its temple will mark a new phase in the establishment of God's kingdom under the vindicated Son of Man.
How many of you played “Mother May I?” as a child? I never liked that game because all the authority rested upon “mother” so she could do whatever she pleased (even if it wasn’t fair to all the children). Since then I have learned that there are some overlapping words that challenge my concept of fairness.…
The Lordship of Jesus fulfills prophecy and challenges our assumptions about politics and religion.
Contribution has no place in entering the Kingdom of God: Jesus paid the only price necessary for access.
The Kingdm of God here and now brings peace and confidence as we await the ultimate there adn then at the consummation of the age.
Christ does for poor what they can't do for themselves and the wealthy often refuse to do.
These 3 events pick up on the invitation/entrance into the kingdom which only happens through what Christ is about to do in Jerusalem.
The year was 1989 when Disney released All Dogs Go to Heaven . In honest disclosure, I’ve never watched this film. But the title intrigues me with the fold theology that many people believe. Do cats go to Heaven? What about ferrets or bearded dragons? I’ll need to watch before I can make any comments…
God requires repentance from all before it is too late, Our faithfulness is demonstrated in compassionately pointing others to the remedy for their situation.
God's true servants will not be caught unawares but will always be found doing their master's will.
It is the Father's good pleasure to provide teh Kingdom and His presence which tops all our possessions.
Those who desire to influence others ma lose their way spiritually, and judgment is inevitable and imminent.
A representative from Christian Aid Mission uses Romans 10 as a call to local evangelism at home and around the world.
Jesus has come not to collude with Satan but rather to conquer him. Jesus is greater than any prophets or kings who have come before, bringing the light that we now must shine to the world.
The historical Jesus illustrates the value of relational faith. Secure relationships generate quiet confidence.
Earlier in this service we were reminded of our brothers and sisters who are persecuted around the world. When we hear of their persecution, it becomes easier to see events in our lives and begin to think that we may be headed in the same direction. How do we live when others do not respect us? About…
The life that comes to humanity from Jesus' death--not only life after death but also the hope of hte bodily resurrection of all believers at that final day.
Jesus is moree than a teacher or miracle worker. The proper response submits to Him as King.
The disciples show that they have not yet absorbed the message and values of the kingdom of God.
Jesus shares his mission with his disciples, but his unique authority is further recognized and is demonstrated in another astonishing nature miracle.
Jesus displays his unique power over both teh natural elements and supernatural oppression.
When God’s word is proclaimed, there are different levels of response, ranging from those who take no notice to those whose lives are transformed
The recipients of God's salvation are those hwo come to Him humbly, recognizing their unworthiness and need of Him.
Faithful proclamation of Jesus' kingdom brings honor, even if the witness doubts from time to time.
Vision involves the ability to see God's presence, power and plan in spite of hte obstacles
Christ is the source of true hope. Our hope abounds to the extent that we surrender to Him.
An encounter with Christ not only alters eternity, but also our temporal relationships.
God has providewd the sabbath as a source of delight. We must never allow other's expectations of us to rob that delight.