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38 John said to him, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he wasn’t following us.”
39 “Don’t stop him,” said Jesus, “because there is no one who will perform a miracle in my name who can soon afterward speak evil of me. 40 For whoever is not against us is for us.
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In Philippians 1:12-18, Paul shows what it means to be gospel-first people: celebrating the advance of God's kingdom, focusing on Christ through suffering, speaking the gospel boldly, encouraging others to do the same, rejecting complaint and comparison, and rejoicing whenever Christ is proclaimed.
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12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ. 14 Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word fearlessly. 15 To be sure, some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of good will. 16 These preach out of love, knowing that I am appointed for the defense of the gospel; 17 the others proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, thinking that they will cause me trouble in my imprisonment. 18 What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is proclaimed, and in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice
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6 And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.
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6 I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
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24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
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Paul’s prayer for the Philippian church shows how strong gospel partnerships produce deep joy, confidence in God’s preserving work, and sincere affection for one another. As believers grow in love, knowledge, discernment, purity, and righteousness, they learn to pray faithfully, serve the gospel together, and wait expectantly for the day of Christ—all for the praise and glory of God.
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16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
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24 The Lord bless you and keep you;
25 the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
26 the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
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117 Praise the Lord, all nations!
Extol him, all peoples!
2 For great is his steadfast love toward us,
and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord!
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15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
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In Philippians 1:1-2 and Acts 16, we see the grace of Christ at work through Paul, Timothy, and the first believers in Philippi. This message calls us to receive that grace, rejoice in gospel partnership, and fearlessly advance the gospel with joy.
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Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons:
2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
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7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
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19 You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 20 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates,
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8 Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God,
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2 I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,
3 things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation
the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.
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From 2 Timothy 1:1–7, this message calls every generation to faithfully pass down and receive sincere faith. Grandparents, parents, and mentors each have a vital role in nurturing the next generation, while younger believers are called to receive that legacy and fan into flame the gift of God.
Key points:
1. Grandparents: Pass your faith down to the next generation (v. 5a).
2. Parents: Pass your faith down to the next generation (v. 5b).
3. Mentors: Pass your faith down to the next generation (vv. 1–4).
4. Next generation: Receive the faith being passed down (vv. 5–7).
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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus,
2 To Timothy, my beloved child:
Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.
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3 You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.
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11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
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Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 3 He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,
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In Nehemiah 13, Israel's renewed rebellion exposes the need for a greater restoration than Nehemiah could bring. This message points us to Jesus, the better King who fulfills God's promises, cleanses His people, and offers grace for deliberate disobedience.
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30 Thus I cleansed them from everything foreign, and I established the duties of the priests and Levites, each in his work; 31 and I provided for the wood offering at appointed times, and for the firstfruits.
Remember me, O my God, for good.
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By the waters of Babylon,
there we sat down and wept,
when we remembered Zion.
2 On the willows there
we hung up our lyres.
3 For there our captors
required of us songs,
and our tormentors, mirth, saying,
“Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
4 How shall we sing the Lord's song
in a foreign land?
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I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
2 I will be glad and exult in you;
I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
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In Nehemiah 11-12, God’s people celebrate His faithfulness as they return to His place and rejoice in His goodness. This message calls us to rejoice in the Lord because Christ fulfills God’s promises, God supplies our joy, and thankfulness turns our hearts back to worship.
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58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
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How lovely is your dwelling place,
O Lord of hosts!
2 My soul longs, yes, faints
for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and flesh sing for joy
to the living God.
3 Even the sparrow finds a home,
and the swallow a nest for herself,
where she may lay her young,
at your altars, O Lord of hosts,
my King and my God.
4 Blessed are those who dwell in your house,
ever singing your praise! Selah
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35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.
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16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
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In Nehemiah 11, God fulfills His promise by bringing His people back into His city and honoring those who serve Him with courage. This message calls us to risk comfort, reputation, and safety for the Lord, trusting His faithfulness and living unashamed of the gospel.
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17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with a new name written on the stone that no one knows except the one who receives it.’
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20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.
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36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
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18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19 and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
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Therefore, while the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us fear lest any of you should seem to have failed to reach it. 2 For good news came to us just as to them, but the message they heard did not benefit them, because they were not united by faith with those who listened. 3 For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said,
“As I swore in my wrath,
‘They shall not enter my rest,’”
although his works were finished from the foundation of the world. 4 For he has somewhere spoken of the seventh day in this way: “And God rested on the seventh day from all his works.” 5 And again in this passage he said,
“They shall not enter my rest.”
6 Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, 7 again he appoints a certain day, “Today,” saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted,
“Today, if you hear his voice,
do not harden your hearts.”
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In Nehemiah 10, God’s people renew their covenant and commit themselves to obedient, faithful worship. This message calls us to renewed trust in Christ through godly marriages, rhythms of rest, and pursuing God’s presence together in the church.
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17 They refused to obey and were not mindful of the wonders that you performed among them, but they stiffened their neck and appointed a leader to return to their slavery in Egypt. But you are a God ready to forgive, gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and did not forsake them.
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12 “Hear my prayer, O Lord,
and give ear to my cry;
hold not your peace at my tears!
For I am a sojourner with you,
a guest, like all my fathers.
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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
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19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’
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In Psalm 90, Moses teaches us to face our mortality honestly: remember that we are human, remember death, remember God, and remember to live. This message calls us to number our days with wisdom, trust the eternal God, and live purposefully in light of Jesus Christ, the resurrection and the life.
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5 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,
abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you.
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11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; 12 as far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us. 13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him.
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28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
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4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
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In this message from Nehemiah 9, Israel's confession traces a repeated cycle of sin and God's abundant mercy. The sermon calls us to feel the weight of sin, praise God's greatness, remember his past faithfulness, receive his forgiveness, and find the final answer to our failure in Jesus Christ, whose finished work gives grace and hope.
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3 And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for a quarter of the day; for another quarter of it they made confession and worshiped the Lord their God.
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4 The city was wide and large, but the people within it were few, and no houses had been rebuilt.
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8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
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12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
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11 You make known to me the path of life;
in your presence there is fullness of joy;
at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
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In this message from Nehemiah 7-8, we see God forming a people by his Word as Israel gathers to hear Scripture, respond in repentance, and rediscover the joy of the Lord. The sermon calls us to hunger for God's Word, let repentance lead to rejoicing, obey with joy, and find lasting joy in Christ, the Word made flesh who brings outsiders near and forms his people by grace.
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And all the people gathered as one man into the square before the Water Gate. And they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses that the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly, both men and women and all who could understand what they heard, on the first day of the seventh month. 3 And he read from it facing the square before the Water Gate from early morning until midday, in the presence of the men and the women and those who could understand. And the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law.
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4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
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10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
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27 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? 28 And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, 29 yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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In this message from Nehemiah 6, we see Nehemiah face intimidation, false accusations, and deceitful counsel meant to make him afraid, yet he stays focused on fearing the Lord above every threat. The sermon calls us to trade anxious fear for reverent trust, dig deeper into God's grace in Christ, and follow Nehemiah's example by fearing the only One who is truly worthy.
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2 Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, “Come and let us meet together at Hakkephirim in the plain of Ono.” But they intended to do me harm. 3 And I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?” 4 And they sent to me four times in this way, and I answered them in the same manner.
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25 “If you lend money to one of my people among you who is needy, do not treat it like a business deal; charge no interest.
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7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.
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In this message from Nehemiah 5, we see Nehemiah confront the rich Jews for exploiting their poor brothers and call God's people toward resolution, repentance, and reverent generosity. The sermon reminds us that true repentance takes action, reverence for God should loosen our grip on possessions, and Christ followers can give generously because the Father has graciously given us all things through Christ.
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18 Now what was prepared at my expense for each day was one ox and six choice sheep and birds, and every ten days all kinds of wine in abundance. Yet for all this I did not demand the food allowance of the governor, because the service was too heavy on this people. 19 Remember for my good, O my God, all that I have done for this people.
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Matthew 28:19-20
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 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
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21 But this I call to mind,
and therefore I have hope:
22 The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end;
23 they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
25 The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
to the soul who seeks him.
26 It is good that one should wait quietly
for the salvation of the Lord.
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14 For the body does not consist of one member but of many. 15 If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body. 17 If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell? 18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose. 19 If all were a single member, where would the body be? 20 As it is, there are many parts, yet one body.
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9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
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In this message from Nehemiah 3-4 we see God's people rebuild the wall while facing mockery, threats, discouragement, and exhaustion. Nehemiah shows that opposition drives God's people to prayer, wise preparation, obedience, unity, and trust that the Lord will fight for them. The sermon points us to Christ, who faced the greatest opposition on our behalf, and calls the Church to serve together as living stones in the eternal city God is building.
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16 From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor. The officers posted themselves behind all the people of Judah 17 who were building the wall. Those who carried materials did their work with one hand and held a weapon in the other, 18 and each of the builders wore his sword at his side as he worked. But the man who sounded the trumpet stayed with me.
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8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
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For the Lord gives wisdom;
from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.
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10 For to this end we toil and strive, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.
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In this message from 1 Timothy 4:6-10, we see Paul call believers to reject empty religious distractions and train for godliness because our hope is set on the living God. The sermon challenges families and the church to value spiritual presence over mere provision, to prize Christ above success or achievement, and to live as though godliness is of eternal worth in every way.
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7 Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; 8 for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.
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11 Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.”
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23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”
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20 And Naomi said to her daughter-in-law, “May he be blessed by the Lord, whose kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!” Naomi also said to her, “The man is a close relative of ours, one of our redeemers.”
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5 And I said, “O Lord God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments,
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In this message from Nehemiah 1-2, we see how Nehemiah trusts and obeys God through promises remembered, prayer in action, preparation for risk, and provision given. As Nehemiah responds to broken walls and a desperate need with faith-filled courage, the sermon points us to Christ, who risked and gave far more to rescue His people and call us to trust and obey.
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4 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, 5 you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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4 One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
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56 Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me; all day long an attacker oppresses me; 2 my enemies trample on me all day long, for many attack me proudly. 3 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me? 5 All day long they injure my cause; all their thoughts are against me for evil. 6 They stir up strife, they lurk; they watch my steps, as they have waited for my life. 7 For their crime will they escape? In wrath cast down the peoples, O God! 8 You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your book? 9 Then my enemies will turn back in the day when I call. This I know, that God is for me. 10 In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, 11 in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can man do to me? 12 I must perform my vows to you, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. 13 For you have delivered my soul from death, yes, my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.
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19 So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, “Is this Naomi?” 20 She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. 21 I went away full, and the Lord has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the Lord has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?”
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This Day Is Holy
9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, and Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn or weep.” For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way. Eat the fat and drink sweet wine and send portions to anyone who has nothing ready, for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be grieved, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
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In this message, we wrap up nearly two years in the Gospel of Luke by exploring Jesus' final appearances before His ascension. Through Luke 24:36-53, we discover six life-changing truths for every believer: receive the peace that only a risen Savior can give, trust in the reality of the physical resurrection and the future hope it promises, ask Jesus to open your mind to Scripture, embrace the call to proclaim repentance and forgiveness to all nations, walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and live with joyful expectancy as we await Christ's return. If you've ever wrestled with doubt, wondered about your purpose, or simply needed encouragement — this message is for you.
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In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.
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17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
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16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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42 And Joshua captured all these kings and their land at one time, because the Lord God of Israel fought for Israel. 43 Then Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to the camp at Gilgal.
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103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
104 Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
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On the road to Emmaus, two disciples walked alongside the risen Jesus — and didn't even recognize him. In this message from Luke 24:13-35, we explore what it means to truly see Jesus for who he is.
Through this powerful resurrection account, we discover four truths for our lives today:
1. Recognize the True Identity of Jesus — He was more than a prophet or political hero. He is Lord and Messiah, the King of all nations.
2. Don't Be Slow of Heart to Believe the Resurrection — Doubt is nothing new. Even those closest to Jesus struggled to believe — but Jesus meets us in our doubt.
3. Realize the Importance of Scripture — From Genesis to the Prophets, God's rescue plan through Jesus was always the plan. His Word has the power to change everything.
4. Ask Jesus to Open Your Eyes — Just as he opened the eyes of the two men on the road to Emmaus, Jesus can take you from despair to delight, from foolishness to faithfulness.
Would you see Jesus with new eyes today?
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7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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14 Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery.
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23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.
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In Luke 23:50–24:12, this message calls us to remember and celebrate the victory of Jesus’ resurrection. It highlights Joseph of Arimathea’s faithful care for Jesus’ burial and then shifts to the women at the tomb, who discover the stone rolled away and hear the angels’ announcement: “He is not here, He has risen.”
The sermon shows how forgetting Jesus’ words can lead to subtle doubt, but remembering what Christ foretold leads to bold faith and a desire to go and tell others. Finally, it contrasts two responses to the resurrection, skepticism and marvel, and invites us to trust Christ, rejoice in His victory, and live as witnesses of the risen King.
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10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
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3 He was despised and rejected by men,
a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;
and as one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4 Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 while the sun's light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. 47 Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent!” 48 And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. 49 And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things.
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16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
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3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
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14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it 15 and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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Guest speaker, Dr. Jonathan Williams, concludes Family Life Weekend 2026 - EQUIP.
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5 Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old. You may take it from the sheep or from the goats, 6 and you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill their lambs at twilight.
8 They shall eat the flesh that night, roasted on the fire; with unleavened bread and bitter herbs they shall eat it.
46 It shall be eaten in one house; you shall not take any of the flesh outside the house, and you shall not break any of its bones.
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19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
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14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life.
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
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Unless the Lord builds the house,
those who build it labor in vain.
Unless the Lord watches over the city,
the watchman stays awake in vain.
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7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace,
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In Luke 23:26–49, this sermon shows that forgiveness isn’t free—it was purchased at the cross. As Jesus is led to Calvary, He calls people to repentance and then displays stunning mercy by praying, “Father, forgive them,” even while He is being mocked and crucified.
The message highlights the different responses to Jesus at the cross: some reject Him, but one criminal humbly asks for mercy and is promised paradise—an unforgettable picture of grace for the undeserving. The darkness and the torn temple curtain reveal the weight and meaning of Jesus’ death and the access to God He provides. The sermon ends by asking us to consider what should change in our hearts as we reflect on the true cost of forgiveness.
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34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.
46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
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25 I will restore to you the years
that the swarming locust has eaten,
the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter,
my great army, which I sent among you.
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38 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it.
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The pride of your heart has deceived you,
you who live in the clefts of the rock,
in your lofty dwelling,
who say in your heart,
“Who will bring me down to the ground?”
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In Obadiah 15–21, this message frames the passage around two mountains—the pride of sinful humanity that will be brought low, and Mount Zion, where God rescues and restores His people. First, it emphasizes that sin will be judged: the “day of the Lord” is real, and God’s justice will come, even while He remains patient and calls people to repentance.
Second, it highlights God’s promise to deliver His people in holiness. The Lord gathers a people for Himself, preserves them, and invites all who call on His name to be saved—showing that God’s rescue is both personal and global.
Finally, the sermon lifts our eyes to the end of the story: the kingdom will be the Lord’s. No earthly power lasts forever, but Jesus reigns, and His people can live with confidence and hope as we wait for His final, perfect rule.
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21 Saviors shall go up to Mount Zion
to rule Mount Esau,
and the kingdom shall be the Lord's.
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26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
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20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
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21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
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Luke 23:6–25 highlights how Jesus stands trial before Herod and Pilate and is repeatedly declared innocent—yet He is still condemned under the pressure of accusations and a shouting crowd. The message invites us to slow down and see Jesus as the spotless Lamb, the only One truly without guilt, which is exactly why He can bear the guilt of sinners.
The sermon also warns us about the power of the crowd. What starts as accusation quickly becomes “Crucify him!”—a reminder of how easily truth can be drowned out by noise and momentum. The challenge is practical: are we letting God’s Word shape our thinking, or are we being formed by whatever voices are loudest?
Finally, the sermon focuses on Barabbas—a guilty man released while Jesus takes his place. That exchange points straight to the gospel: we are the guilty, and Jesus, proven innocent, is condemned in our place so that forgiveness, cleansing, and new life are possible for all who repent and trust Him.
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James 4:4 - You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.
Colossians 3:1-2 - If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
1 John 4:18 - There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
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3 He was despised and rejected by men,
a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;
and as one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4 Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.
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3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.
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“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.” 5 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” 6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7 If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.”
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8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
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In Luke 22:63–23:5, we see three scenes after Jesus’ arrest that center on one question: Who is Jesus? As He’s beaten and mocked, His captors taunt Him to “prophesy,” even though Jesus has been speaking God’s truth and predicting these events all along. The irony is clear—Jesus is not powerless or confused; He is the true Prophet who knows exactly what is happening.
Next, Jesus stands before the council and plainly affirms His identity as the Son of God. Instead of receiving the truth that could save them, the leaders treat it as grounds for condemnation. The sermon invites us to respond differently—with humility, repentance, and faith.
Finally, Jesus is brought before Pilate with distorted accusations, including the claim that He is a king. The passage presses the question home for every listener: Do we truly recognize Jesus for who He is—our Savior and King—and will we surrender to His kingdom?
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63 Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. 64 They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, “Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?” 65 And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.
66 When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people gathered together, both chief priests and scribes. And they led him away to their council, and they said, 67 “If you are the Christ, tell us.” But he said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe, 68 and if I ask you, you will not answer. 69 But from now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70 So they all said, “Are you the Son of God, then?” And he said to them, “You say that I am.” 71 Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips.”
Then the whole company of them arose and brought him before Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.” 3 And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And he answered him, “You have said so.” 4 Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no guilt in this man.” 5 But they were urgent, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place.”
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Verse 1
To the One who holds the stars in His right hand
Who walks among the seven gold lamp stands
We’ve run our races and we know for sure
That nothing else compares to knowing You
Pre-Chorus 1
You will wipe every tear away
And death will be no more
Chorus
Come dwell among Your people
Redeem what once was broken
We believe You’re coming back again
Come fill our hearts with wonder
We long to see Your glory
Every knee will bow and tongue confess
That You are Lord
Verse 2
May the Lamb receive His covenant reward
The church adorned with beauty and first love
For the Lord Himself from Heaven will come down
We will hear a shout and trumpet sound
Pre-Chorus 2
You will judge the living and the dead
The harvest can not wait
Chorus 2
Come dwell among Your people
Redeem what once was broken
We believe You’re coming back again
Come fill our hearts with wonder
We long to see Your glory
The Son of Man returning on the clouds
Every knee will bow and tongue confess
That You are Lord
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19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus,
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
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13 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper,
but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.
14 Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always,
but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
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17 “And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out,
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In Luke 22:31–62, Jesus warns Peter that Satan wants to “sift” the disciples, but He also gives hope—Jesus is praying for them, and He promises restoration: “when you turn again, strengthen your brothers.” The sermon highlights the importance of guarding our hearts through prayer and humility, because confidence in ourselves can set us up for a fall.
As Jesus is arrested, the disciples misunderstand how God’s kingdom advances. They’re ready to fight, but Jesus shows that His kingdom won’t come by force—it will come through surrender, obedience, and faithful witness. In the courtyard, Peter’s fear and disappointment lead to a heartbreaking moment: he denies even knowing Jesus. But when the rooster crows and Jesus looks at him, Peter breaks down and weeps—an image of conviction and repentance.
This message invites us to take our weakness seriously, lean into prayer, lay our disappointments at the foot of the cross, and trust that Jesus meets real failure with grace, forgiveness, and a call to return.
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32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
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7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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I waited patiently for the Lord;
he inclined to me and heard my cry.
2 He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
making my steps secure.
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9 How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.
10 With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!
11 I have stored up your word in my heart,
that I might not sin against you.
12 Blessed are you, O Lord;
teach me your statutes!
13 With my lips I declare
all the rules of your mouth.
14 In the way of your testimonies I delight
as much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on your precepts
and fix my eyes on your ways.
16 I will delight in your statutes;
I will not forget your word.
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45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
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In Luke 22:1–30, we see the tension of Passion Week rise as Judas agrees to betray Jesus, and the religious leaders plot during the very season meant to remember God’s redemption. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts: are we truly following Jesus, or just close to religious things?
The sermon also calls believers to resist the enemy’s schemes by drawing near to God and standing firm in Christ. In the middle of betrayal and darkness, we’re reminded of Jesus’ steady provision—He prepares the Passover meal and points to Himself as the true Passover Lamb.
At the table, Jesus introduces the Lord’s Supper and the new covenant in His blood—good news for sinners who need grace. Even as the disciples argue about greatness, Jesus redefines it: true greatness is found in humble service, following the One who came not to be served, but to serve.
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14 And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. 15 And he said to them, “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. 16 For I tell you I will not eat it until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
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44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
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I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
8 The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore.
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Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going to Tarshish. So he paid the fare and went down into it, to go with them to Tarshish, away from the presence of the Lord.
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7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
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Jesus’ teaching in Luke 21:5–38 comes during Passion Week as He prepares His followers for what’s ahead. He warns against a false sense of security—even the temple, as impressive as it was, would not last. Our safety isn’t found in what feels stable in this world, but in Christ.
Jesus also tells us not to be fooled or terrified by end-times talk. Many will claim to know the timeline, but believers are called to listen to Jesus, stay grounded in Scripture, and refuse fear.
As hardship and opposition come, Jesus calls His people to take their witness seriously. Trials become opportunities to shine, and He promises to give His followers what they need to say. This passage is ultimately filled with hope: Jesus will return, redemption is drawing near, and the call is clear—stay awake, pray, and stand firm with Him.
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8 Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ
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37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
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10 Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; 11 for it is written,
“As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,
and every tongue shall confess to God.”
12 So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.
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19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
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In “The Condemned vs. The Commended” (Luke 20:45–21:4), Jesus contrasts the fake righteousness of the scribes—who love status and public recognition—with the pure devotion of a poor widow who gives everything she has. Jesus warns against practicing faith “to be seen,” and He reminds us that rejecting Him leaves a person under real judgment and condemnation—while in Christ there is no condemnation.
Then Jesus points to the widow’s offering as a picture of wholehearted trust: the rich give out of abundance, but she gives sacrificially. The sermon calls us to examine our hearts—especially what our giving reveals about what we treasure—and invites us to respond by giving our whole lives to Jesus, who first gave His life for us.
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Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the offering box, 2 and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. 3 And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them. 4 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”
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3 The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in your lofty dwelling, who say in your heart, “Who will bring me down to the ground?” 4 Though you soar aloft like the eagle, though your nest is set among the stars, from there I will bring you down, declares the Lord.
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21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 22 Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, 23 and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” 25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.
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12 But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation.
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In this message from Obadiah 5–14, we see a warning against deceptive faith, false hope, and counterfeit love—and a call to humble, Christlike repentance. The outline highlights three heart-level issues: pride (a deceptive faith, vv. 1–4), idolatry (a false hope, vv. 5–9), and uncharitableness (a counterfeit love, vv. 10–14). Each section points us to Jesus’ example of humility (Phil. 2:5–8), surrender to the Father’s will (Matt. 26:39, 42, 44), and the transforming power of the gospel that leads us to live out what matters most: faith, hope, and love—especially love (Titus 3:3; 1 Cor. 13:13).
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13 Do not enter the gate of my people in the day of their calamity; do not gloat over his disaster in the day of his calamity; do not loot his wealth in the day of his calamity. 14 Do not stand at the crossroads to cut off his fugitives; do not hand over his survivors in the day of distress.
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12 When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.
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15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,
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13 Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— 14 yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. 15 Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.” 16 As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. 17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.
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I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
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This message from Luke 3:12–16 asks how Sunday worship shapes Monday mission—because we don’t swap a “church hat” for a “work hat”; it’s the same identity lived out all week. John the Baptist tells tax collectors and soldiers not to abandon their jobs, but to do their work with integrity and God-honoring faithfulness, reminding us that God often calls us not to a new assignment but to greater faithfulness where we already are.
From there, the sermon frames work as worship in four ways: (1) fulfilling God’s specific assignments in our jobs, homes, and schools; (2) serving the Lord and others with a whole-life posture of worship; (3) seeing the workplace as a primary place of spiritual formation and Christlikeness; and (4) doing our work in a way that displays God’s glory, whether in creative work, caregiving, teaching, labor, or everyday responsibilities. The invitation is simple: hope in Jesus and let His Lordship change the way you work.
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27 So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him;
male and female he created them.
28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”
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22 No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat. For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the work of their hands.
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10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
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9 So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, 10 for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his.
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17 “For behold, I create new heavens and a new earth, and the former things shall not be remembered or come into mind.
18 But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy, and her people to be a gladness.
21 They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
22 They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat;
for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
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In “Created for Work,” Pastor Aaron walks through Genesis 1:26–31 (with Genesis 2:15 and 3:17–19) to remind us that God designed work as part of His good creation—not as a curse to endure, but a calling to steward.
First, we work because we’re made in God’s image. Humanity is the “very good” climax of creation, given dignity and purpose to represent God’s character—through creativity, wisdom, justice, and love—in everyday life.
Second, we work because God commands it: “be fruitful,” “multiply,” and “have dominion.” Adam’s task to “work and keep” the garden shows that God provides—and we steward His provision, skills, and assignments with faithful responsibility.
Third, the sermon acknowledges the frustration of work after the Fall, but emphasizes that our ability to work as God intended is limited, not lost—and Christ can redeem our attitude and endurance, even in difficult workplaces.
Finally, we’re called to work hard and rest well, following God’s rhythm of rest (Gen. 2:1–3), and to work with hope—because meaningful work continues into God’s future kingdom (Isa. 65:17–18, 22). The message closes with an invitation to find true, saving rest in Jesus (Heb. 4:1–2, 6–7).
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23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
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2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
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14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
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5 But as for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
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20 So I turned about and gave my heart up to despair over all the toil of my labors under the sun, 21 because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. 22 What has a man from all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? 23 For all his days are full of sorrow, and his work is a vexation. Even in the night his heart does not rest. This also is vanity.
24 There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, 25 for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment?
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This message casts vision for how we walk into Monday morning, whether that looks like a job, school, retirement, or raising kids, because that’s your current calling. The sermon challenges the “two-hat” mindset (church hat on Sunday, work hat on Monday) and frames the passage around three questions: Who do you work for? How should you work? Why do you work?
Paul’s instructions to bondservants are set in their historical context (not equating to American slavery), pointing us to a bigger truth: no matter your employer or role, your true Master is the Lord Jesus Christ. With that foundation, we’re called to work with character (integrity and a God-honoring witness), with significance (serving others and adding value as we love our neighbor), and with purpose (seeing our labor as a calling from the Lord—not just a paycheck or a rat race).
Finally, the sermon urges us to work with the right motive, remembering that what’s done for Christ has eternal weight; and that our “Monday mission” is fueled by Sunday worship.
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4 One thing I ask from the Lord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek him in his temple.
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In this message from Obadiah 1–4, we’re reminded that while nations rise and fall and human hearts drift, God remains unchanging. The outline frames the passage around three steady realities:
First, there is an unchanging history—a long-standing conflict traced back to the divided peoples in Jacob and Esau’s story (Gen. 25:23), reminding us that what Obadiah addresses didn’t appear overnight.
Second, Obadiah exposes the unchanging nature of man, especially the danger of pride. Edom’s confidence in its position and security becomes a warning: pride always overreaches and always collapses. Scripture reinforces this pattern—God opposes self-exaltation and brings down the arrogant (Prov. 16:18; Matt. 23:12; Isa. 14:14).
Third, the heart of the sermon is the unchanging character of God. Even when people are faithless, God remains faithful to who He is (2 Tim. 2:13). His love is everlasting (Jer. 31:3), and His justice is real—He rises against evil, scatters His enemies, and will not ignore rebellion (Ps. 68:1, 21; Nah. 1:2; Jas. 4:4). Yet the good news shines through: those who were once enemies can be reconciled to God through the death and life of His Son (Rom. 5:10).
Takeaway: Obadiah 1–4 calls us to reject pride, trust God’s unchanging faithfulness, and cling to the reconciliation only He provides.
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1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
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1 The Lord says to my lord:
“Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies
a footstool for your feet.”
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In Luke 20:27–44, a new group of religious leaders—the Sadducees—tries to trap Jesus. Since they deny the resurrection, they pose an exaggerated scenario about seven brothers marrying the same woman (based on Deuteronomy 25:5–6) and ask, “Whose wife will she be in the resurrection?” Their goal isn’t honest theology, it’s to undermine Jesus’ authority and discredit His claims.
Jesus answers by shifting the focus from “this age” to the age to come. The resurrection life isn’t just a continuation of earthly structures; God’s people will be raised to eternal life, and even good gifts like marriage won’t define our existence there. The point of eternity isn’t preserving our family name or legacy, it’s worshiping the Name above all names: Jesus, in glory (Rev. 21:22–25). That future hope reshapes how we live now, calling us to stop looking for loopholes and instead long for what God has promised.
Jesus then proves the resurrection from Scripture, reminding them that God is “not the God of the dead, but of the living,” and that true life is found only in Him (John 10:10; John 1:9–13). Finally, He points to Psalm 110, showing the Messiah is David’s Lord, fulfilled through Jesus’ resurrection and exaltation (Acts 2:29–36). The big takeaway: the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our hope, and that hope is especially fitting as we approach Christmas.
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37 But in the account of the burning bush, even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.’ 38 He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to him all are alive.”
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8 The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
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46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
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Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name;
make known his deeds among the peoples!
2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!
4 Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!
5 Remember the wondrous works that he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered,
6 O offspring of Abraham, his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones!
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19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them
and give thanks to the Lord.
20 This is the gate of the Lord; the righteous shall enter through it.
21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone.
23 This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
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In this message from Luke 20:9–26, we’re called to marvel at Christ’s authority as Jesus teaches in the temple while religious leaders try to trap Him. Through the parable of the vineyard, Jesus exposes a familiar pattern: God sends messengers, but hard hearts reject them, so we’re challenged to consider who God has placed in our lives to point us back to His Word and whether we’re listening.
The sermon also confronts our tendency to make wrongful claims of ownership, treating life as “mine” rather than surrendered to the Lord, and warns that judgment is real for those who refuse God’s rightful rule. Jesus is presented as the Chief Cornerstone: rejecting Him leads to stumbling, but receiving Him means building everything on Him.
Finally, Jesus answers the trap about taxes with perfect wisdom: “Render to Caesar” what belongs to him, and render to God what belongs to God, our worship, loyalty, and whole heart. The invitation is clear: don’t play games with Jesus; respond in humility, repentance, and full surrender.
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25 He said to them, “Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.” 26 And they were not able in the presence of the people to catch him in what he said, but marveling at his answer they became silent.
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15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.
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16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
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17 Now it was in the heart of David my father to build a house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. 18 But the Lord said to David my father, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart. 19 Nevertheless, you shall not build the house, but your son who shall be born to you shall build the house for my name.’ 20 Now the Lord has fulfilled his promise that he made. For I have risen in the place of David my father, and sit on the throne of Israel, as the Lord promised, and I have built the house for the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.
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4 Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people;
help me when you save them,
5 that I may look upon the prosperity of your chosen ones,
that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation,
that I may glory with your inheritance.
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In this message from Luke 19:41–20:8, we see both the deep affection and absolute authority of Jesus on display. He weeps over Jerusalem for missing “the time of His visitation,” reminding us of His heart for those who still don’t see Him as Savior and calling us to care for the lost in the same way. Jesus then cleanses the temple and teaches daily in it, showing that God’s people are meant to be a house of prayer and that every believer—now a temple of the Holy Spirit—is called to cling to every word that comes from God. As His authority is challenged by the religious leaders, we’re confronted with our own motivations: Do we truly recognize Jesus as the Son of God, and are we living to please Him or to please people? This passage invites us not to miss the good news of His visitation, but to respond to the gospel with repentance, faith, and wholehearted devotion.
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One day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up 2 and said to him, “Tell us by what authority you do these things, or who it is that gave you this authority.”
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28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’” 32 So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them. 33 And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?” 34 And they said, “The Lord has need of it.” 35 And they brought it to Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it.
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12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
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5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
10 then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine.
11 My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline
or be weary of his reproof,
12 for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.
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Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
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In this message from Luke 19:28–40, “Here Comes the King,” we see why Jesus is the better King worth following. As He rides into Jerusalem, Jesus shows that He knows all things, keeps His promises, and comes in humility just as Scripture foretold. He is the King who brings true peace with God and with others, even as He heads toward the cross.
We also see that Jesus is the King who cannot be dethroned—no religious leader, government, or cultural pressure can silence His glory. If His followers were quiet, even the rocks would cry out in praise. This message invites us, especially as we move toward Advent and Christmas, to trust this King more deeply, find our peace in Him, and respond with joyful, shameless worship to the One who gave His life for us and is worthy of all our praise.
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29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet sat. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’”
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16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
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13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.
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5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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In this message from Luke 19:11–27, we hear Jesus’ parable of the minas as He nears Jerusalem, with the crowd expecting an immediate political kingdom. Instead, Jesus points them to a kingdom that comes through His suffering, death, and resurrection—and calls His followers to live ready for His return. The sermon highlights the stewardship principle: God rightly expects faithfulness with what He has entrusted to us, though Luke’s main emphasis goes beyond “use your gifts” to something deeper.
By comparing Luke 19 with Matthew 25, we see key differences: Luke’s nobleman is portrayed like a harsh, feared tyrant, which Luke uses to contrast Jesus, the true King. Jesus is not a violent ruler; He brings peace, mercy, and righteous judgment without cruelty. The takeaway is clear: a better King is coming, and He is worth following now. The message ends with a direct invitation to make peace with Christ, keep following Him daily, and respond to the gospel with repentance and faith.
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15 For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
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18 having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints,
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3 And Solomon sent word to Hiram the king of Tyre: “As you dealt with David my father and sent him cedar to build himself a house to dwell in, so deal with me. 4 Behold, I am about to build a house for the name of the Lord my God and dedicate it to him for the burning of incense of sweet spices before him, and for the regular arrangement of the showbread, and for burnt offerings morning and evening, on the Sabbaths and the new moons and the appointed feasts of the Lord our God, as ordained forever for Israel. 5 The house that I am to build will be great, for our God is greater than all gods. 6 But who is able to build him a house, since heaven, even highest heaven, cannot contain him? Who am I to build a house for him, except as a place to make offerings before him?
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12 When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
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In Luke 18:31–19:10, we meet a blind beggar on the roadside and a wealthy tax collector in a tree—two people with nothing in common except one thing: a desperate need for Jesus.
This message, “Know Your Need for Jesus,” walks through five key questions that expose our spiritual blindness, our resistance to repentance, and our misunderstanding of what it means to be “saved.” As we watch Bartimaeus cry out for mercy and Zacchaeus respond with joyful, costly repentance, we see how Jesus pursues the lost, opens our eyes, and completely reorders a life.
If you’re wrestling with where you stand with God—or you just need fresh gratitude for your salvation—this passage calls you to see Jesus clearly, come to Him in faith, and follow Him with joy.
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35 As he drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 And hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what this meant. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” 38 And he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
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14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
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23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
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Whoever restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
18 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire;
he breaks out against all sound judgment.
2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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24 By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, 25 choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.
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Saving faith isn’t achieved—it’s received. In this message we trace Jesus’ contrast between a boastful Pharisee and a repentant tax collector (vv. 9–14), His call to receive the kingdom like a child (vv. 15–17), and His challenge to the rich young ruler to treasure God above possessions (vv. 18–30). What’s impossible for us is possible with God (vv. 24–27). The invitation is simple and profound: come humbly, ask for mercy, and follow Jesus as worthy of it all (vv. 28–30).
Key Points
- Avoid self-righteousness; trust the cross, not yourself.
- Receive the kingdom with childlike dependence.
- Prioritize Jesus over every possession and plan.
- Ask God to do the impossible—He saves.
Next Step
Respond in prayer today: “God, have mercy on me, a sinner. I trust Jesus.”
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10 “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ 13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’
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Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!
2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!
4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.
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8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
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8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
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What happens when the gospel takes root? In Acts 17, Paul’s message moves from city to city, confronts rival loyalties (“another King, Jesus”), and endures opposition, yet people believe and the Church grows. Romans 8 reminds us that nothing can separate us from Christ’s love, and Revelation 7 lifts our eyes to the global, multi-ethnic worship that is coming. Our mission is to join God in transforming the world, one disciple, one family, one community at a time. Lean in as we explore how the gospel moves, confronts, and endures in our lives today, and how we can be “mission minded” where we live.
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Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” 4 And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women. 5 But the Jews were jealous, and taking some wicked men of the rabble, they formed a mob, set the city in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the crowd. 6 And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, 7 and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” 8 And the people and the city authorities were disturbed when they heard these things. 9 And when they had taken money as security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.
Paul and Silas in Berea
10 The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived they went into the Jewish synagogue. 11 Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. 12 Many of them therefore believed, with not a few Greek women of high standing as well as men.
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20 Once, on being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, Jesus replied, “The coming of the kingdom of God is not something that can be observed, 21 nor will people say, ‘Here it is,’ or ‘There it is,’ because the kingdom of God is in your midst.”
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And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
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33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
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33 Whoever seeks to preserve his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will keep it.
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Jesus reminds us that the Kingdom of God is already among us, yet not fully complete until His return. In this message, we’re challenged to:
Look for the Kingdom in our midst — Every act of salvation, healing, repentance, and gospel proclamation is evidence that His Kingdom is here now.
Long for the Kingdom to be complete — Stay ready, stay alert, and long for the day when Christ returns in glory.
Live faithfully while you wait — Don’t look back, don’t lose heart, and keep praying persistently.
When the Son of Man returns, will He find faith on the earth? Let’s be a people found faithful—watching, praying, and living with urgency for His coming.
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20 Being asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, he answered them, “The kingdom of God is not coming in ways that can be observed, 21 nor will they say, ‘Look, here it is!’ or ‘There!’ for behold, the kingdom of God is in the midst of you.”
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11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee.
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Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul!
2 I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
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10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. 11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
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For a day in your courts is better
than a thousand elsewhere.
I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God
than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
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Faith, Forgiveness, and Humility – Luke 17:1-19
In Luke 17, Jesus teaches that temptation is inevitable—but giving in is not. He warns us not to cause others to stumble, calls us to forgive freely, and reminds us that even faith the size of a mustard seed can make the impossible possible.
True disciples serve humbly, expecting no reward, and live with grateful hearts like the healed leper who returned to thank Jesus.
Faith grows through obedience, forgiveness, and gratitude—because Jesus is worthy of it all.
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15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?”
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32 For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord God; so turn, and live.”
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27 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, 28 so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
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14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” 16 But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed what he has heard from us?” 17 So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
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This week, Pastor Aaron unpacks one of Jesus’ most sobering parables, the story of the rich man and Lazarus. Through this teaching, we see sharp contrasts that point us toward eternal realities: the poor vs. the rich, feasting vs. famine, Heaven vs. Hades, anguish now vs. anguish forever, and the urgency to respond to God’s call before it’s too late.
Jesus reminds us that the way we live now, and the One we serve, determines our eternity. Will we love God fully, repent, and put our faith in the risen One?
Let’s live with eternity in view, crossing the “gate” of our own comfort to care for others, trusting Christ through every season, and responding to His message while there’s still time.
📖 Scripture: Luke 16:19–31
💡 Main truth: What we do with Jesus now determines our forever.
🙏 Application: Love Jesus, look to eternity, and live generously today.
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19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’ 25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ 27 And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29 But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”
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3 a bruised reed he will not break, and a faintly burning wick he will not quench;
he will faithfully bring forth justice.
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23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts!
24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
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16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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18 “Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits adultery.
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In this message, Pastor Mike reminds us that God’s design for marriage is sacred and unchanging. Jesus upholds the full standard of God’s law—calling us to honor marriage as a lifelong covenant between one man and one woman. While divorce was never God’s intent, His grace meets us even in our brokenness. We’re reminded that truth and love never contradict—and that through Christ, restoration and forgiveness are always possible.
📖 Key Scriptures: Luke 16:14–18, Matthew 19:9, 1 Corinthians 7:10–16, Romans 7:2–3, Ephesians 4:15–16
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14 The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him. 15 And he said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.
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21 And Elijah came near to all the people and said, “How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.” And the people did not answer him a word.
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23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.
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22 Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ. 25 For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality.
Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
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4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.
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In Luke 16, Jesus flips expectations by teaching through the story of a dishonest manager. The point isn’t dishonesty, but urgency—how we use our lives and resources reveals where our true devotion lies. This passage challenges us to check our character, shrewdness, faithfulness, and heart, reminding us that we cannot serve both God and money. True faithfulness invests in what lasts forever.
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16 “The Law and the Prophets were until John; since then the good news of the kingdom of God is preached, and everyone forces his way into it. 17 But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away than for one dot of the Law to become void."
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4 “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the open country, and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? 5 And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and his neighbors, saying to them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.’ 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind. 4 But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved— 6 and raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 so that in the coming ages he might show the immeasurable riches of his grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, 9 not a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
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28 So the woman left her water jar and went away into town and said to the people, 29 “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did. Can this be the Christ?”
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Luke 15 reminds us that heaven throws a party when the lost are found. Jesus’ parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son show us that every person matters deeply to God. Our worth comes not from performance but from being His children, and His love is unconditional—always ready to forgive and restore. The challenge for us is to avoid sin, comparison, and bitterness, and instead join in the celebration when God brings someone home.
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33 So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.
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23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
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26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.
33 So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.
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In this message, Jesus challenges us to truly consider the cost of discipleship. Following Him isn’t casual—it requires surrender, sacrifice, and total commitment.
- Jesus reminds us that to follow Him, our love for Him must surpass all other loves.
- He calls us to bear our cross daily, dying to self and living fully for Christ.
- True discipleship means renouncing our own desires and ambitions to embrace God’s will.
- Just like building a tower or going to war, we must count the cost before committing—because following Jesus will cost us everything, but it is worth it.
- Finally, Jesus calls His followers to remain “salty”—useful and influential in His kingdom.
The question for us today is: Have you counted the cost of following Jesus—and found Him to be worth it?
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27 Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?
33 So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple.
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45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
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This message from Obadiah 1 reminds us of three vital truths: first, to immerse ourselves in God’s Word and let it shape our hearts and actions; second, to live with peace and confidence in the wise sovereignty of God; and third, to place our hope in the victorious Messiah, Jesus Christ, whose kingdom will endure forever.
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33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[c] being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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“Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food.
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In Luke 14:1-24, Jesus reminds us that His Kingdom is not about status, pride, or paying our way in—it’s about His compassion, humility, and grace. He heals the broken, challenges prideful hearts, and makes it clear that all are welcome at His table.
We are urged to:
- Receive His compassion and show it to others.
- Walk in humility rather than pride.
- Recognize our need for grace and be grateful for our place at the table.
- Accept His invitation with urgency instead of making excuses.
- Boldly invite others to experience the joy of the Kingdom.
Through Jesus, the table is set, the invitation is open, and the seats are ready. The question is—will you take your place and invite others to join you?
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One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. 2 And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy. 3 And Jesus responded to the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath, or not?”
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You keep him in perfect peace
whose mind is stayed on you,
because he trusts in you.
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Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children; 2 and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God as a fragrant aroma.
8 for you were formerly darkness, but now you are Light in the Lord; walk as children of Light 9 (for the fruit of the Light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), 10 trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.
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20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,
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This message challenges us to live counter-culturally as Christ-followers, focusing on discipling our families in today’s digital age. Drawing from Ephesians 4–6, it emphasizes the importance of addressing technology as part of our spiritual formation. With rising concerns about mental health among teens and young adults, parents are called to guide their children in using technology wisely and honoring God in all areas of life. The question we must ask: Am I using technology in a way that glorifies God, and am I equipping my family to do the same?
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Consider how I love your precepts!
Give me life, O Lord, according to your steadfast love.
160 The sum of your word is truth,
and every one of your righteous rules endures forever.
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4 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
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4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness[a] be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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6 that the next generation might know them,
the children yet unborn,
and arise and tell them to their children,
7 so that they should set their hope in God
and not forget the works of God,
but keep his commandments;
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This week’s message, “Tell the Coming Generation,” comes from Psalm 78:1-4. Isak Morehous reminds us of the call to pass down faith to the next generation.
The sermon highlights three key truths:
1️⃣ To show others how to follow Jesus, we must first know Him personally.
2️⃣ To hand down faith, we must be rooted in God’s Word.
3️⃣ To equip the next generation, we must teach God’s Word faithfully.
It’s a call for us to live out and share the gospel—so that future generations will know and love Jesus.
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Give ear, O my people, to my teaching;
incline your ears to the words of my mouth!
2 I will open my mouth in a parable;
I will utter dark sayings from of old,
3 things that we have heard and known,
that our fathers have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their children,
but tell to the coming generation
the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might,
and the wonders that he has done.
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Faith Without Works Is Dead
14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? 17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
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Prayer for Spiritual Strength
14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
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18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
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16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.
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In this message, we see the urgency of entering God’s Kingdom and the hope we have because of Jesus’ journey to the cross and His resurrection. Pastor Aaron reminds us to:
- Be grateful for Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection.
- Strive to enter through the narrow door—Christ is the only way.
- Don’t wait until it’s too late to respond to Him.
- Really know Jesus in a personal, abiding relationship.
- Be counted among God’s people from every nation.
- Stay focused on the mission, balancing boldness with a broken heart for the lost.
The passage ends with hope—God’s Kingdom is open to all who come to Him through Christ. Today is the day to respond with gratitude, faith, and a heart for others.
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24 “Strive to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
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And the kingdom and the dominion
and the greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven
shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High;
his kingdom shall be an everlasting kingdom,
and all dominions shall serve and obey him.’
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10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your disability.” 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God.
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9 Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.[a]
10 Your kingdom come,
your will be done,[b]
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread,[c]
12 and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.[d]
14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
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Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever!
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
whom he has redeemed from trouble.
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Kingdom Come – Luke 13:10–21 | Sermon Recap
In this powerful message, we see Jesus heal a woman who had been suffering for 18 years—and in doing so, He shows what the Kingdom of God looks like: restoration, freedom, and transformation.
Jesus is faithful to do what He says—just as He proclaimed in Luke 4, He came to set captives free. The woman’s response is immediate praise, and the crowd rejoices in the glorious things He has done.
But not everyone celebrates. A religious leader is upset that Jesus healed on the Sabbath, revealing how rules can get in the way of relationship. Jesus reminds us that mercy matters more than man-made regulation.
Jesus goes on to teach that the Kingdom of God starts small, like a mustard seed or leaven, but grows with great impact. It’s a Kingdom of hope, healing, and global reach.
Challenge: Are you trusting Jesus? Are you praising Him for what He’s done? Are you being shaped more by His Kingdom than by religion or hypocrisy?
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A Woman with a Disabling Spirit
10 Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said to her, “Woman, you are freed from your disability.” 13 And he laid his hands on her, and immediately she was made straight, and she glorified God. 14 But the ruler of the synagogue, indignant because Jesus had healed on the Sabbath, said to the people, “There are six days in which work ought to be done. Come on those days and be healed, and not on the Sabbath day.” 15 Then the Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Does not each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or his donkey from the manger and lead it away to water it? 16 And ought not this woman, a daughter of Abraham whom Satan bound for eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the Sabbath day?” 17 As he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame, and all the people rejoiced at all the glorious things that were done by him.
The Mustard Seed and the Leaven
18 He said therefore, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his garden, and it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches.”
20 And again he said, “To what shall I compare the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven that a woman took and hid in three measures of flour, until it was all leavened.”
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
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13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.
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4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
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8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
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In this message from Luke 13:1–9, we’re reminded of the urgency of repentance and the call to live lives that bear fruit for the Kingdom. Jesus challenges assumptions about suffering and sin, warning us not to mistake God's patience for permission to stay the same. Every moment is an opportunity to turn back to Him.
This sermon unpacks how repentance isn’t a one-time act—it’s a daily posture. And just like a fig tree is expected to bear fruit, so are we as followers of Jesus.
The time to respond is now. Jesus is patient, but His patience is not forever. Whether you need to repent for the first time or keep walking in repentance, this message is a call to action: Repent and bear fruit—don't wait.
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6 And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ 8 And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. 9 Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”
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My Help Comes from the Lord
A Song of Ascents.
121 I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord is your keeper;
the Lord is your shade on your right hand.
6 The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
8 The Lord will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore.
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3 He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
4 Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
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24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
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This message focuses on the powerful closing doxology of Jude, reminding believers of two key truths. First, God keeps His people by His power and promise—He is faithful and never sleeps or fails. Second, God keeps us for His glory and praise. This passage calls us to stand in awe of who God is: the eternal, unmatched King who holds all greatness and majesty.
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24 Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 25 to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
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You Must Be Ready
35 “Stay dressed for action[a] and keep your lamps burning, 36 and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.
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14 “Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him;
I will protect him, because he knows my name.
15 When he calls to me, I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will rescue him and honor him.
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44 Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
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2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Do Not Grow Weary
3 Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.
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In this message from Luke 12:35–59, we're reminded that Jesus is coming back—and that truth should shape how we live today. Jesus calls us to stay ready by living alert and watchful, not lazy or distracted. He also calls us to stay faithful—honoring our God-given responsibilities as believers. Though following Christ may bring division or difficulty, we are urged to persevere, trust Him with our pain, and respond to His call without delay. Now is the day of salvation. Are you ready? Are you faithful? Come, Lord Jesus, come!
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35 “Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, 36 and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.
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The Lord is my strength and my shield;
in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;
my heart exults,
and with my song I give thanks to him.
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Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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This week’s message explores Jesus’ powerful teaching from Luke 12:13–34, where we’re reminded to guard our hearts against greed and worry. Instead of living for wealth or possessions, Jesus calls us to be rich toward God—pursuing His Kingdom first and trusting Him fully. From the parable of the rich fool to the invitation to seek first the Kingdom, this sermon challenges us to live with eternal priorities, open-handed generosity, and confident faith in God’s provision. Are you seeking the Kingdom first?
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15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
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2 The time is coming when everything that is covered up will be revealed, and all that is secret will be made known to all. 3 Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!
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15 The man went away and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had healed him. 16 And this was why the Jews were persecuting Jesus, because he was doing these things on the Sabbath. 17 But Jesus answered them, “My Father is working until now, and I am working.”
Jesus Is Equal with God
18 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!
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In Luke 12:1–12, Jesus warns His followers to avoid the “leaven” of the Pharisees—hypocrisy that spreads and corrupts. This message unpacks four warnings and two encouragements from Jesus. Don’t follow false teachers, fear people, deny Christ, or resist the Holy Spirit. Instead, fear God rightly and shine His light boldly. This passage calls us to trade lifeless religion for a real relationship with Jesus. It's a challenge to examine our hearts, trust God's love, and walk in the truth and power of the Holy Spirit.
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
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4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
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23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 25 not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
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5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.
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📖 Sermon Summary: Jude 17–23 – “Keep Yourselves in the Love of God”
This message challenges believers to actively contend for their faith in a world of increasing spiritual confusion. From Jude 17–23, we learn seven practical ways to stay rooted in God’s love:
- Keep His commandments – Love for God is shown through obedience.
- Remember the apostles' teaching – Build your faith on God’s truth.
- Pray in the Holy Spirit – Stay connected to God through Spirit-led prayer.
- Wait for Jesus' mercy – Live with hope and expectation of Christ’s return.
- Show mercy to those who doubt – Reach out with compassion and grace.
- Rescue others from danger – Be bold in bringing people back to truth.
- Show mercy with wisdom – Offer help while guarding your own heart.
This passage reminds us that we don’t just defend our faith—we live it out daily through love, truth, and mercy.
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20 But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
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But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
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7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
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One thing that got Jesus upset during His earthly ministry was the Scribes and Pharisees hindering people from seeing the Kingdom of God. In this message Pastor Aaron gives us a list of seven things to avoid based on what Jesus said about the actions of the Scribes and Pharisees in Luke 11:37-54.
- Avoid Outward-Only Righteousness (vs. 37-41)
- Avoid Check-List Religion (vs. 42)
- Avoid Prideful Entitlement (v. 43)
- Avoid Unintended Spiritual Contamination (v. 44)
- Avoid Rule-Based Religion (vs. 44-45)
- Avoid Religious Hypocrisy (vs. 47-51)
- Avoid Hindering People from Coming to Jesus (v. 52)
To sum it up, the best way to encounter God is through His grace, NOT through rules and traditions.
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36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” 37 And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 38 This is the great and first commandment. 39 And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. 40 On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.”
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As he went away from there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press him hard and to provoke him to speak about many things, lying in wait for him, to catch him in something he might say.
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If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.
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1 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
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4 For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, 5 so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
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12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
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Are You a Child of God? | 1 John 3:1–10
In this message, we dive deep into 1 John 3 to explore what it means to be a genuine child of God. True believers live in light of God's incredible love, knowing their identity as His children and reflecting His righteousness. We’re reminded that being born of God changes how we live—giving us hope, direction, and a call to holiness. This passage encourages us to cherish our identity, pursue Christlikeness, and reject sin. Are you living like a child of God? Let this truth shape your life today.
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42 “But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.
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9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
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12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
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"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field."
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"Evil vs. the Kingdom of God – Luke 11:14–36"
In this powerful message, we explore the spiritual battle between the kingdom of darkness and the Kingdom of God. Jesus shows His authority over evil by casting out demons, revealing Himself as the stronger one who conquers Satan. Through His miracles, teachings, and the sign of Jonah, Jesus calls us to choose a side—light or darkness. We are urged to be filled with the Holy Spirit, live in obedience to God's Word, and reflect the light of Christ in our lives. Which kingdom are you a part of?
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29 When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah.
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22 “Therefore say to the house of Israel, Thus says the Lord God: It is not for your sake, O house of Israel, that I am about to act, but for the sake of my holy name, which you have profaned among the nations to which you came. 23 And I will vindicate the holiness of my great name, which has been profaned among the nations, and which you have profaned among them. And the nations will know that I am the Lord, declares the Lord God, when through you I vindicate my holiness before their eyes. 24 I will take you from the nations and gather you from all the countries and bring you into your own land. 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. 26 And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.
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4 For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you,5 because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. 6 And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit, 7 so that you became an example to all the believers in Macedonia and in Achaia. 8 For not only has the word of the Lord sounded forth from you in Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone forth everywhere, so that we need not say anything.
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16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
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🙏 How to Pray Like Jesus – Luke 11:1-13 🙌
One of Jesus' disciples once asked, “Lord, teach us to pray.” His response gives us a powerful pattern for prayer—not just how to pray, but when and what to expect.
🔹 Start with Worship – Revere God’s name and seek His kingdom first.
🔹 Adore Before You Ask – Begin with praise, then bring your needs.
🔹 Ask Boldly – For daily provision, forgiveness, and victory over temptation.
🔹 Be Persistent – Keep asking, seeking, and knocking.
🔹 Trust the Giver – God is a good Father who gives good gifts—especially the Holy Spirit.
Are you trusting God daily? Are you knocking on heaven’s door—or is Jesus knocking on yours?
✨ Let this week be a fresh start in your prayer life.
Prayer #Luke11 #JesusTeachesUs #DailyFaith #HolySpirit #GospelHope #ChurchFamily
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16 This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. 17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?
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41 But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, 42 but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.”
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"For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast."
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"One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple."
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A Better Inheritance | Luke 10:25–42
Eternal life isn’t earned—it’s a free gift from God. In this message, we unpack Jesus' teaching on the Good Samaritan and Mary & Martha to discover what it means to:
- Stop striving and receive God’s grace 🙌
- Love without limits ❤️
- Choose time with Jesus over busyness 🕊️
Start with worship, then let your work flow from it.
📖 Key Verses:
Luke 10:25–42 | Romans 6:23 | Philippians 2:5–11 | Psalm 27:4 | John 17:3
💬 Are you choosing the better portion?
Luke10 #Sermon #GoodSamaritan #GraceNotWorks #WorshipFirst #Jesus
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25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” 27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” 28 And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.”
29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” 30 Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. 34 He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ 36 Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” 37 He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.”
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14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard?[a] And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
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13 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. 14 But it will be more bearable in the judgment for Tyre and Sidon than for you.15 And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades. 16 “The one who hears you hears me, and the one who rejects you rejects me, and the one who rejects me rejects him who sent me.”
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All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
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8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. 9 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. 11 These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
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Luke 10:1–24 reminds us we're sent by Jesus to live with purpose.
✅ Pray for workers in the harvest
🗣️ Speak boldly about peace, the Kingdom, and coming judgment
🎉 Rejoice not just in success, but in salvation
🔥 Satan is defeated—live the Sent Life with confidence!
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7 Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun.
8 So if a person lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many. All that comes is vanity.[a]
9 Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
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33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
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Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the people of old received their commendation. 13 These all died in faith, not having received the things promised, but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. 14 For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. 15 If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. 16 But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city.
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14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you;
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6 And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.
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This Sunday we were joined by Dr. Travis Dickinson. Dr. Dickinson is an author and Philosophy professor at Dallas Baptist University. He spoke about faith and reminded us that Christianity is the only religion that doesn't require works for salvation. Do you only believe in Jesus or have you placed your faith in Him?
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24 There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God,
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5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
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62 Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”
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I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.
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23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.
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It is not unusual to experience confusion in the Christian life. Even the 12 Disciples, who lived side by side with Jesus for years, were often confused about what Jesus was trying to tell them. Jesus makes it clear that He desires First Priority in our lives. The King of Kings and Lord of Lords deserves nothing less.
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16 When I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done on earth, how neither day nor night do one's eyes see sleep, 17 then I saw all the work of God, that man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun. However much man may toil in seeking, he will not find it out. Even though a wise man claims to know, he cannot find it out.
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17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.
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2 “Thus says the Lord who made the earth, the Lord who formed it to establish it—the Lord is his name: 3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
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O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you;
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
3 Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
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3 Now as he went on his way, he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven shone around him. 4 And falling to the ground, he heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” 5 And he said, “Who are you, Lord?” And he said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. 6 But rise and enter the city, and you will be told what you are to do.”
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Happy Easter! He is Risen! This week we celebrated Easter and took a deep dive into the Transfiguration of Jesus. Pastor Aaron referenced several Old Testament prophecies that were fulfilled in the life of Christ. Here are all the Scriptures referenced this week:
Luke 9:21-22, Luke 9:28-36, Ezekiel 1:4, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Luke 24:44-45, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 24:4-6, Acts 1:9-11, 2 Corinthians 3:16-18
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Excerpt from "The Paradise King" by Blaine Eldredge
pg. 224-226
Scriptures referenced: 1 Peter 3:19-20, Ephesians 4:8-10, Matthew 27:52-53, Psalm 24
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Excerpt from "The Paradise King" by Blaine Eldredge
pg. 222-223
Scriptures referenced: John 19:30
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Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise.
You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy!
For your dew is a dew of light,
and the earth will give birth to the dead.
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27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father's hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
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"For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; 15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised."
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This Palm Sunday we looked at Peter's Confession of Christ, the first prediction of Jesus' death, and the cost to follow Christ. Do you believe that Jesus suffered and died for our sins? Do you believe that He is the Christ, the Son of God? Are you willing to lay down your life daily to follow Him?
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18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” 19 And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen.”
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Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
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19 And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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27 Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!
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8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
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Jesus leads by example in showing His disciples how to heal the sick, cast out demons and proclaim the good news of the coming Kingdom. He then sends them out in Luke 9 with power and authority to do as He taught them. Today we look at 4 lessons we can learn from this passage: 1) Proclaim the Kingdom of God 2) Know What Herod Did Not 3) Learn the Lesson of Hospitality 4) Trust in God's Provision
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3 And he said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money; and do not have two tunics.
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25 “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives,
and he will stand upon the earth at last.
26 And after my body has decayed,
yet in my body I will see God!
27 I will see him for myself.
Yes, I will see him with my own eyes.
I am overwhelmed at the thought!
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The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.
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"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin."
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10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
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This Sunday we hear a first hand account from "Jairus" of what Jesus did for him. When we cry out to Jesus in desperation, He hears us, He answers us, and He moves towards us. Have you been waiting for Jesus to move in your life? Cry out to him in desperation and He will respond.
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45 And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter[a] said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. 48 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.”
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54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:
“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
55 “O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”
56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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39 “Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
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13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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"And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him."
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Pastor Aaron is back this week so we dive back into our Luke series. Jesus is Greater than demons. Jesus is Greater than any other prophet, king, or judge in all of history. When all is said and done will we be more like the townspeople who feared and rejected Jesus or will we be more like the renewed-man who shows devotion and obedience to the King?
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22 And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers[a] are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them. 23 And blessed is the one who is not offended by me.”
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3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.
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14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
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Isaiah's Vision of the Lord
In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one called to another and said:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
the whole earth is full of his glory!”
4 And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. 5 And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”
6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a burning coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. 7 And he touched my mouth and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.”
Isaiah's Commission from the Lord
8 And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
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3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
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The Woe of the Wicked is coming for all those who are not in Christ, and no one knows the day or the hour of His coming. Don't wait another day!! Prepare yourself for the judgement of the Lamb. May we be found ready at His return.
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27 Jesus looked at them and said, “With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”
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8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying,
“Worthy are you to take the scroll
and to open its seals,
for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation,
10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,
and they shall reign on the earth.”
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The Great Commandment
28 And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” 29 Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”
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34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
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34 And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 35 For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it.
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We had a great Family Life Weekend with the Nate Flower's Band and Dr. Andrew Hébert!! FBC Wimberley is a church that believes discipleship starts in the home, and we desire to partner with the families in our church to make this a reality. Join us on May 4 for our first Family Life Weekend Extended Session with Dr. Travis Dickinson, professor of philosophy at Dallas Baptist University. One of his passions is teaching the next generation that "Christianity can handle the biggest questions and hardest doubts."
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15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
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The people who walked in darkness
have seen a great light;
those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
on them has light shone.
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14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
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24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered them, “I told you, and you do not believe. The works that I do in my Father's name bear witness about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not among my sheep. 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.
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"O Lord God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O Lord, with your faithfulness all around you? You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them."
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This week we are reminded that there is Power in the Name of Jesus! Jesus was asleep in the boat with the disciples but He does not sleep through the trials and troubles in our life. Thank God that we have in Jesus a Savior who is our Constant Companion and Forever Friend!
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37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. 38 But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”
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4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
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6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
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14 "Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled that says:
“'"You will indeed hear but never understand,
and you will indeed see but never perceive.”
15 For this people's heart has grown dull,
and with their ears they can barely hear,
and their eyes they have closed,
lest they should see with their eyes
and hear with their ears
and understand with their heart
and turn, and I would heal them.’
16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. 17 For truly, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it."
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"Little children, you aer from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world."
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This morning the Scriptures give us a little heart check! Are we sowing the Gospel unashamedly and unsparingly, or are we judging the soil of someone else's heart when that isn't what we are asked to do?
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9 And when his disciples asked him what this parable meant, 10 he said, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that ‘seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand.’
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18 “Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord:
though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red like crimson,
they shall become like wool.
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36 One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee's house and reclined at table. 37 And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was reclining at table in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster flask of ointment, 38 and standing behind him at his feet, weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears and wiped them with the hair of her head and kissed his feet and anointed them with the ointment.
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"but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tiles into the midst before Jesus. 20 And when he saw their faith, he said, “Man, your sins are forgiven you.” 21 And the scribes and the Pharisees began to question, saying, “Who is this who speaks blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 22 When Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answered them, “Why do you question in your hearts? 23 Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? 24 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the man who was paralyzed—“I say to you, rise, pick up your bed and go home.”25 And immediately he rose up before them and picked up what he had been lying on and went home, glorifying God. 26 And amazement seized them all, and they glorified God and were filled with awe, saying, “We have seen extraordinary things today.”
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"Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?"
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This morning we discussed 12 Surprises found throughout our passage. Are you more like the smug Pharisee or the sinful woman? When you respond to Jesus do you do so out of pride or out of love?
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47 Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven—for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.”
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15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by[a] him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.
19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell,
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Isaiah 55:8-9
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways
and my thoughts than your thoughts.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
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"Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”
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"So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven."
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Who is Jesus? This week we looked at four different groups and there differing reactions to Jesus in Luke 1:18-35. Whenever we encounter the Living Jesus a response is required, what is your response today?
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28 I tell you, among those born of women none is greater than John. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.”
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13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.”
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3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
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1 Who has believed what he has heard from us?
And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
2 For he grew up before him like a young plant,
and like a root out of dry ground;
he had no form or majesty that we should look at him,
and no beauty that we should desire him.
3 He was despised and rejected by men,
a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;
and as one from whom men hide their faces
he was despised, and we esteemed him not.
4 Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
yet he opened not his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth.
8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away;
and as for his generation, who considered
that he was cut off out of the land of the living,
stricken for the transgression of my people?
9 And they made his grave with the wicked
and with a rich man in his death,
although he had done no violence,
and there was no deceit in his mouth.
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53 For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. 54 When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:
“Death is swallowed up in victory.”
55 “O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”
56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
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When we are tossed about by the storms of this life, we have a Savior in Jesus who is our firm foundation. Jesus has the power to heal but when He doesn't He is still with us in our grief. He defeated death once and for all so that we could one day spend eternity with Him!
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6 And Jesus went with them. When he was not far from the house, the centurion sent friends, saying to him, “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof. 7 Therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed.
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4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?
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5 And I heard the angel in charge of the waters[a] say,
“Just are you, O Holy One, who is and who was,
for you brought these judgments.
6 For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets,
and you have given them blood to drink.
It is what they deserve!”
7 And I heard the altar saying,
“Yes, Lord God the Almighty,
true and just are your judgments!”
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"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."
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"For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. 4 But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit,"
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This week Pastor Mike Gibbons continues his sermon series in Jude. It was a tough sermon primarily focused on God's past judgements and God's current charges. But thanks be to God that those of us who are in Christ are a New Creation. We have the current blessing of God's continual presence with us through His Holy Spirit, and can look forward to being WITH HIM Forever!
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5 Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, that Jesus, who saved[a] a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe.
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9 He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound[a] doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
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The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.[a]
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]
for his name's sake.
4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[c]
I will fear no evil, for you are with me;
your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord forever.[g]
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9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. 10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
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"I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father, and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have the other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd."
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Jesus is the Chief Shepherd of our church. As we seek to confirm Elder candidates, we look to His standard and example as the ultimate guide of how to lead and serve others.
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1 Peter 5:1-4
So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight,[a] not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you;[b] not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
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As we plan and pray towards our transition to an elder team, Pastor Aaron challenges us to carefully EVALUATE our church's Elder candidates.
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As a new year begins, we will spend the next 3 weeks looking to the Scriptures to define the term Elder, Pastor, Overseer, Shepherd.
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When we are in Christ we are a New Creation, the old has gone, the New has come. Why then do we still have the urge to keep on sinning? Join us this week as Pastor Sean dives into this deep topic.
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Merry Christmas!! The waiting is over! This week we celebrated the birth of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. When we put our lives under His authority and seek to please Him above all else, we gain Eternal Peace and the Best Forever Friend we could ask for!
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This Sunday we looked at Mary's response to the goodness and faithfulness of God. As she looks back over her life and sees that the Lord has been a Promise Keeper, she responds with Overwhelming Worship and Overflowing Joy.
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This week we dig into Luke 1:26-38 and study the angel Gabriel's "7 Declarations of the Coming Messiah."
SPOILER ALERT: Jesus has been and will be King FOREVER!!
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We begin the Christmas Season by looking at a passage that reminds us of the faithfulness of God. Whether Hope is Delivered, Doubted, or Delighted; His promises to us are always true!
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Today's message is Part 2 of Luke’s record of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus has chosen his 12 disciples, teaching all about Kingdom character for those who trust and follow him! Kingdom people are wholly surrendered to Jesus and look deep inside their own hearts.
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In Luke 6 verse 12 and following we see Jesus praying all night before choosing the twelve disciples. By following Christ these men would be representing the Kingdom of God. In doing so, they were to exhibit "Kingdom Character." For us today Kingdom Character should be displayed through Christ-like love (Luke 6.27-29, 32-33, 35) and radical generosity (Luke 6.30-31, 34).
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Jesus was at a party for sinners. And it was just too much for the Pharisees that saw it play out. The way we avoid the wrong attitudes of the Pharisees is to see Jesus as bigger.1) Jesus is bigger than rules (5.33-39)2) Jesus is bigger than the Sabbath (6.1-5), and3) Jesus is bigger than rituals (6.6-11)Rules are a good thing. They act as guard rails for our lives. If they help you honor God, that's great. But if you love the rules more than you love God, your priorities are in the wrong place. Let's not be like the Pharisees who were so caught up with their rules that they missed the relationship they could have had with Jesus.
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Guest speaker, Pastor Ryan Ross, speaks on the story of when Jesus spoke to the rich man in Matthew 19. The rich man asked, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” When Jesus answered his question, the man went away sad, the Bible says, because "he had great possessions." In this message Ryan talks about three obstacles of faith, the first one being "idolatry." The rich man idolized his wealth over his worship of Christ. And the other two obstacles have to do with fear and weariness. Listen now to understand how we can all overcome these obstacles of faith in the Christian life.
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In this message on healing and forgiveness Pastor Aaron speaks to respecting Jesus's power to heal completely and shows us a threefold display of God's power:
1) The Magnitude of the Miracle (Lev. 13:1-3, 45-46)
2) Jesus's Untainted Holiness (Luke 4:34, 5.8), and
3) Jesus's Dependence on the Father (Luke 9:18, 11:1, 22:41)
After these points, we see the importance of repentance because Jesus has the authority to forgive sins. Finally, there are four snapshots of repentance that we glean from the Biblical text:
1) Faith (vs. 12, 20)
2) Humility (vs. 21-24)
3) Surrender (vs. 27-29), and
4) Awareness of Sin (vs. 30-32)
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Join Pastor Aaron as he deals with Luke 5.1-11 and brings out the following six points:
- Take Jesus at His Word (v. 5)
- Respond to Jesus with Repentance (v. 8)
- Move from Repentance to Mission (v. 10)
- Live on Mission in Community (vs. 7, 10)
- Don’t Let Discouragement Hinder Your Decision to Obey the Mission (vs. 4-5), and
- Understand the Cost of the Call (v. 11)
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Jesus walked into a synagogue one day on the Sabbath and opened the scroll to Isaiah and read the words "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor." Then He told the crowd that "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." In these few powerful words Jesus was proclaiming His mission to all who were present that day. And that's what this message is all about! Join Pastor Aaron as he talks about the Fourfold Mission of Jesus.
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Jesus wins! In this message on the temptation of Jesus Pastor Aaron gives us three compelling reasons for Christ's victory over Satan: 1) The power of the Spirit, 2) Jesus's knowledge of scripture, and 3) His surrender to the Father. Let us not be fooled by Satan's trickery. We too can fight against the enemy's schemes with our knowledge of scripture. And we can put our complete trust in Jesus's victory over Satan.
Today's message is about looking at the proofs that Jesus is the Son of God. Pastor Aaron looks at both heavenly and historical proofs to make the case. And then, switching to application, we're encouraged to appreciate the power of the Holy Spirit both in the life of Jesus and in us. We should also remember to appreciate the Good News of the Gospel.
Luke 3:1-20 deals with John the Baptist preparing the way for the Lord. In this message Pastor Aaron gives the background of the political situation of John's day with a look at the kings and governor mentioned in the very first verse, with the ultimate reminder that Jesus is our King! And then we see how John spoke of what true repentance looks like. Verse 18 sums things up well, saying that John "preached good news to the people." And shouldn't we do the same today?
According to the Gospel of Luke chapter 2 there are seven reasons to be amazed by Jesus. Pastor Aaron brings these points out in today's message: Because...
1) He is bigger than the Law (vs. 22-24).
2) of the power of the Holy Spirit (vs. 25-27).
3) of the faithfulness of the Father (v. 29).
4) He brings salvation to the nations (vs. 30-32).
5) He brings the redemption of Israel (vs. 25, 38).
6) of His wisdom (vs. 47ff).
7) of His humility (v. 52).
This is the first sermon in our series on the Gospel of Luke: The Reign of God and the Coming Kingdom. In this message Pastor Aaron wants us to be certain of our relationship with Christ. He says that we can know Jesus with certainty because of the things that God has done, as well as because of what the eyewitnesses to Jesus saw. In the end Pastor Aaron encourages us with the statement that a tested faith is a trusted faith.
In this concluding message of our series in the book of Psalms, Pastor Aaron makes the points that God is worthy of individual praise, corporate praise, and total praise. And when he speaks on verse 2, "forget not all His benefits," the themes of forgiveness, healing, redemption, and God's steadfast love, are explored. We hope you've enjoyed this series on the Psalms, and you can always find the whole series wherever you stream our podcast.
Those who allow the Lord to lead in their waiting have hope while waiting. In this message Pastor Mike takes the letters of W.A.I.T. and calls on us to Watch, Adore, Invite, and Trust, while we wait on the Lord.
God knows all whom He has made in a deep and intimate way. The five main ideas of this message are:
- God knows us deeply (vs. 1-6).
- We cannot escape His knowledge of us (vs. 7-12).
- God knows us because He made us (vs. 13-16).
- His knowledge is wonderful (vs. 17-18).
- A scene shift (vs. 19-22).
Are we going to respond with fear that God knows us so intimately or with surrender, knowing that we are in His hands?
Psalm 51 gives us a picture of what "full repentance" looks like. This isn't just a flippant "I'm sorry," but a thorough confession of sin that came deep from the contrite heart of King David. Pastor Aaron gives us five aspects of David's confession, followed by telling us that there needs to be a balance between feeling as though we haven't done enough vs. resting in God's mercy.
Psalm 124 is one of the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134), which were meant to encourage meditation and remembrance. And in this Psalm we see God's God's 1. Past Help (vs. 1-5), 2. Present Help (vs. 6-7), and 3. Future Hope (v. 8). Remembering these three things should lead us to have full confidence in God and the things He has called us to.
In this message Pastor Aaron encourages us to turn our fear into faith, based on the truths presented in Psalm 56. He tells us we can follow the example of King David in presenting to God a Plea for Grace (v. 1), a Prayer of Honesty (vs. 1-2; 5-9), and a Praise of Gratitude (vs. 12-13). And then our pastor encourages us with five things that we can trust about God.
Psalm 16 encourages us to have confidence in God's ability to give and sustain our greatest joy in this life and the next. This Psalm starts with a request to God, and is followed by four reminders of why David feels confident about making such a request:
1) God is our Refuge (v. 1)
2) The Lordship of God (v. 2)
3) God is our Treasure (vs. 2-6)
4) God is our Counselor (v. 7)
Ask God to continually remind you of these truths that you might have true joy in Him!
In this message on a short section of verses from Psalm 119 Pastor Mike Gibbons emphasizes that we can praise the Lord for His great gift of Scripture which meets the painful realities of life and leads to life's highest delight.
Welcome to our new summer series on the Book of Psalms! In this, the first message of the series, Pastor Aaron teaches on Psalm 113 which focuses on praising the Lord. In fact, it's a great text for finding reasons to praise, including the three following reasons: Praise the Lord...
1) For His great name (vs. 1-3)
2) For His great glory (vs. 4-6), and
3) For His great grace (vs. 7-9)
In this final message on the book of Ephesians Pastor Aaron talks about an upcoming mission opportunity and goes over the last few verses of Ephesians, chapter 6. Then he encourages the congregation and online audience to let the Word of God speak for itself and wash over them as he recites by memory the entire book of Ephesians!
After teaching on putting on the whole armor of God, Paul asks his brothers and sisters in Ephesus to pray for him, to be on bold mission for God. Taking Ephesians 6.19-20 as a model, we are to 1) ask others to pray for us, and then 2) simply opening our mouths to speak, followed by 3) proclaiming the mystery of the gospel, and finally 4) owning our ambassadorship.
There's an urgent appeal give in Jude 3 to "contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints." The next verse, Jude 4, gives three reasons for the appeal, having to do with "certain ungodly people," "perverting the grace of our God," and "denying our only Master and Lord." This is the 2nd sermon in a continuing series on the book of Jude taught by pastor Mike Gibbons.
Basing an entire message on Ephesians 6:18 - "praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints," - Pastor Aaron goes through five main points about prayer in general:
1) Pray at all times
2) Pray with all prayers
3) Pray for all perseverance and strength
4) Pray for all saints, and
5) Pray in the Spirit
How are you praying in the Spirit, and how is the rest of your prayer life? Consider these application questions as you listen to this message.
Continuing in our series on Ephesians, Pastor Aaron encourages us in this message 1) to stand firm in our faith, 2) to be aware but not afraid of spiritual warfare, and 3) to arm ourselves with our new identity in Christ. He also goes into detail on the significance of each of the pieces of armor mentioned in Ephesians 6.
John chapter 6 presents the glory of God on display, as well as a non-negotiable call for us to follow Christ. In addition to this, God demonstrates His love for us all the time if we only open our eyes to see it. Join student pastor Sean Sivils as he explores these and other themes in this message.
"Who I am is who I am because of who I am in Christ Jesus." In the past couple weeks we've seen that this changes the way you are as a mom or dad. And it also changes the way that kids honor their parents. But this week we'll see how it changes the way we work. In this practical message there's a word to employees as well as supervisors. Employees, are you working "unto the Lord?" And bosses or supervisors, is the way you're leading honoring the Lord? These are questions to consider in the workplace.
The book of Ephesians is all about new identity. "Who I am is who I am because of who I am in Christ Jesus" is the phrase we've been repeating since we began the series. This idea extends to children, as well as adults. Pastor Aaron's main points in this message are:
1) Children are to obey their parents from the heart
2) Children are to honor their parents because it is a command with a promise
3) Fathers are not to push their kids to hard, and
4) Parents are to discipline their kids in the Lord.
In this message from our Ephesians series Pastor Aaron talks about the importance of understanding that your marriage is bigger than you! To husbands, he says "let the way you love your wife point people to the gospel, and to wives, he says "Let the way you follow your husband point people to the gospel." He also explains why the "S" word isn't as bad as you think it is. You need to listen to the message to know what we mean by "S" word. :-)
The book of Jude might be one of the most neglected books of the New Testament, but in this message Pastor Mike Gibbons covers the purpose, author, audience, and prayer of Jude.
This section of Ephesians, among other things, is a review of marriage roles of the husband and spouse. And above all we see how important the role of the Holy Spirit is in our marriage relationships.
Ephesians 5:15-21 teaches us three things. We are to:
- Stay awake (v. 15)
- Walk in wisdom (vs. 15-18), and
- Be filled with the Spirit (vs. 18-21).
There are four things we must consider as we walk in the light, according to Ephesians 5.3-14. They are:
- Be satisfied in God, not the thing of the world (vs. 3-5)
- Watch out for deceivers (vs. 6-7)
- Bear fruit and please God (vs. 8-10), and
- Expose the darkness (vs. 11-13).
Mark 16:6 says "'...Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; He is not here...'" In this Easter message Pastor Aaron brings out the following three points:
1) The resurrection gives vindication and victory
2) The resurrection shows faithfulness and fidelity
3) The resurrection reveals the power of redemption
In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Aaron takes a text in Mark 15 and speaks to the shame of the cross, the suffering of the cross, and the salvation of the cross. Jesus "gave His life as a ransom for many," as it says in Mark 10. And from Romans 5 we know that "God demonstrated His love toward us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Have you responded to His great love for you?
Ephesians 5.1 encourages us to be "imitators of God, as beloved children." One way to do this is spoken about in the previous chapter (4.31), where it speaks of putting away the characteristics of the old life. The following verse (4.32) instructs us to walk in the new life by saying to "be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you."
In another letter to the church in Galatia, Paul instructs us to "walk in the spirit." But the subject of this sermon on Ephesians is grieving the Holy Spirit, which is the result of walking in sin. We must guard against this in our walk with Christ. And to help us gain a fuller understanding of how the Holy Spirit works in the individual lives of believers, Pastor Aaron offers eight principles.
In this message from our recent Family Life Weekend Brad Flurry gives us compelling reasons why we need to be aware of the dangers of a hurried life. They are:
1) Hurry redirects our worship
2) Hurry reinforces our worry, and
3) Hurry results in wreckage
Only in Jesus will we find rest for our souls. He gives what no one else can give -- rest from the burden of sin and rest from a hurried life.
We are called to reflect the glory of God. In order to do so, we see a fourfold checklist in Ephesians 4:25-30.
1) Consider your tongue (v. 25)
2) Consider your heart (vs. 26-27)
3) Consider your hands (v. 28), and
4) Consider your words (v. 29)
If there is any concern with these areas of your life now is the time to repent and surrender your will to God. Pray through these things as Christ does His transforming work in you.
In our walk with Christ we're called to daily "put off" the old life and "put on" the new. In Ephesians 4:17-24 there is a three-fold description of our old life compared to a three-fold command for our new life in Christ. Pastor Aaron brings these points to life in "Old vs. New" during our continuing series on Ephesians.
In Ephesians 4:6-10 we see the immeasurable grace given to us through Christ. Following that is a presentation of spiritual gifts bestowed on God's people. And in verse 16 we see how dependent the church is on its individual members exercising their gifts so that the body grows and builds itself up in love.
Continuing in our series on Ephesians, Pastor Aaron speaks to the subject of unity in the church. Using Ephesians 4:1-6, his main points are to 1.) Walk worthy because of your new identity (vs. 1-3), and 2.) Walk worthy because we are ONE in unity (vs. 4-6). Take a moment to praise God for our new identity in Christ, and for the unity and the bond of peace Jesus purchased on the cross!
In this final message in our Membership Matters series Pastor Aaron focuses on three commands and a warning from Hebrews 10:19-25 - 1. Stir one another up, 2. Do not neglect to meet, 3) Encourage one another, and 4) Be ready for His return. He also talks about the true meaning of fellowship, calling it our God-ordained protection. We hope this series has helped you to have a greater understanding of the true meaning of church membership.
In this message in our Membership Matters series Pastor Aaron talks about the difficult subject of church discipline where he goes over four points:
1) Consider the NECESSITY (When is church discipline needed?)
2) Consider the MOTIVE (Why do we practice church discipline?)
3) Consider the GOAL (What do we accomplish with church discipline?)
4) Consider the PROCESS (How do we practice church discipline?)
When church discipline is necessary, restoration is ALWAYS the goal. It's never to be carried out in arrogance, but in love.
In our 2nd message of the series Membership Matters Pastor Aaron answers the questions
- Why did Jesus start the church?
- What does He want us to accomplish?
- How is He expecting us to continue the ministry that He started AND that He intends to finish?
But first we need to consider the main points of the message, which are
- Know your Identity
- Own your Purpose, and
- We cannot fail in our Purpose
It's the beginning of a new series at FBC Wimberley called Membership Matters. Committing to a local church is God's idea. And in this first message of the series Pastor Aaron talks about why it's important to be a part of the family, and that church membership 1) matters to God, 2) matters to your pastors, and 3) should matter to you.
The parable of the hidden treasure which teaches us that everything this world deems worthwhile is worthless compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ and being part of His kingdom is the theme of this last message of 2023.
In this message, Pastor Aaron discusses six themes found in the Christmas story as recorded in Luke chapter 2. They are:
- Fulfilled Promises (vs. 4, 11)
- Humble Beginnings (v. 7)
- Gospel for all People (vs. 10, 11)
- Peace of Christ (v. 14)
- Glory of God (vs. 9, 13-14)
- Praise of God (vs. 18-20)
Which of these themes is the greatest encouragement to you?
Our subject is JOY. We will see the joy of Mary's song, but also acknowledge that Jesus is the One who brings ultimate joy to all of us! Mary exhibited ultimate joy (v. 47), experienced undeserved mercy (vs. 48-50), enjoyed victorious freedom (vs. 51-54), and received eternal blessing (v. 55). All of these things led Mary to worship her Savior. And may they do the same for us!
Jesus is the LOVE of Christmas. Pastor Aaron, teaching from Matthew 1, walks us through how to respond to this great truth. 1. RECEIVE Christ, who came to save us from our sins (v. 21), 2. TRUST Christ, who proves that God keeps all His promises (v. 22), and 3. SHARE Christ, who is Immanuel, God with us, forever (v. 23).
Welcome to Advent Season 2023! Pastor Aaron's first message in our Christmas series has to do with hope. Three themes emerge from Luke 1:26-38.
- Mary "found favor" or received GRACE (v. 30)
- Mary receiving God's grace led to her HOPE (v. 33)
- Mary's hope led to her OBEDIENCE (v. 38)
Psalm 67 is a prayer that the mission of God would be fulfilled. Four aspects of that prayer are that God desires 1) To be KNOWN among the nations, 2) PRAISED among the nations, 3) REJOICED IN by the nations, and 4) FEARED among the nations. Pastor Aaron discusses these four aspects and then challenges us by asking what we as individuals and families are doing to be a part of God's mission.
In Acts chapter 1 we see five ways the mission of Jesus continues after his ascension. The mission continues 1) because of the PROOF of the resurrection, 2) through the POWER of the Holy Spirit, 3) with the PURPOSE of the kingdom, 4) by and for the PEOPLE of the kingdom, and 5) until the PROMISE is fulfilled. Are you allowing the mission of Jesus to continue in your own life?
There are a lot of things we don't remember from week to week, such as to rotate our tires or to change out our air conditioner filters. But we really should remember the important things in our life of discipleship, such as the Great Commission from Matthew 28:19-20. Remember the fact that God SAVED you to SEND you. And when we go and make disciples remember that Jesus gives us His authority and that He promises His presence!
Here's a message about the extravagance and splendor of God's love as expressed in Romans chapter 5, particularly in verse 8 where it says that "God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Pastor Sean shows how the present tense of one particular verb of this verse is crucial to understanding its full significance.
Join Pastor Aaron as he teaches us to see the posture of worship, consider Paul's 4-part prayer, and remember the power of God. The four parts to Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 are 1) That they would be strengthened with God’s power, 2) That Christ may dwell in their hearts, 3) That they would know the bigness of Christ’s love, and 4) That they would be filled with the fullness of God.
In Ephesians 3:1-13 we see a mystery revealed, a ministry displayed, and a mission obeyed. At the end, Pastor Aaron asks "what is one specific way you can take a small step of obedience to make the mission of Jesus front and center in your life this week?"
In this message Pastor Aaron talks about the progression believers make from their old life to their new life. He compares the progression to how a country song works when it tells a good story. VERSE 1 of the "song" is about our old life, while VERSE 2 speaks to the how Christ rescues us. And finally, VERSE 3 of the "country song" celebrates our new identity in Christ!
What is work where you can immediately see the fruit of your labor? One example is mowing your lawn. But salvation is NOT like this. It's not based on OUR labor. Rather, salvation is ALL the work of Christ! In thinking about our salvation, we must 1) REFUSE to believe that you had anything to do with your salvation, 2) REMEMBER your new identity is a result of the work of God in Christ, and 3) RESPOND by walking in the "good works" God prepared for you beforehand.
In this message Pastor Aaron asks us to 1) Consider what it means to be DEAD, 2) Consider what it means to be DELIVERED, and 3) to not forget the DANGERS of your old life. This section of Ephesians is so rich it requires a two-part message! But in Part 1 you'll understand more fully what mercy, love, and grace, means to us as Christians. Tune in next week for the conclusion of "From Death to Life!"
In this message Mike Gibbons shares that the key to stillness in the storm is to trust in God. He draws three practical conclusions from Psalm 62: Trust in God alone (vs. 1-6), trust in God always (vs. 7-8), and trust in God, not man (vs. 9-12). So if you've ever faced difficulties in this life be encouraged that God is with you and is worthy of our worship and complete trust.
Pastor Aaron asks the question "What can we learn from Paul's prayer for the Ephesian church," and gives compelling answers: 1) Know you are in the faith, 2) Grow in spiritual understanding, and 3) Rest in the victory of Jesus. There's so much more in this message and in all the messages of this series in Ephesians. We hope you will have a chance to listen to them all and be strengthened in your faith and identity in Christ!
If we're committed to Jesus sometimes it's necessary to take a stand. In fact we need to be ready to do so at anytime. Tom Gripka begins by reading a familiar passage from Joshua and then recounts stories of four Bible characters who took a stand by simply doing what God asked them to do, no matter what: Moses, David, Esther, and Daniel.
God (Father, Son, and Spirit) has always called a PEOPLE for his possession through his PLAN of salvation for the PURPOSE of his praise.
God (Father, Son, and Spirit) has always called a PEOPLE for his possession through his PLAN of salvation for the PURPOSE of his praise.
In this introduction to the book of Ephesians Pastor Aaron our identity in Christ, teaching that 1) We are Saints, 2) We are Believers who are faithful, 3) We have promises of grace and peace in Christ, and 4) We have every spiritual blessing in the heavens. It's going to be a great series. We hope you can join us for every message!
A practical message on applying the spiritual principles of Deuteronomy 6:1-9. Listen to this message as Pastor Aaron teaches us to 1) Review the plan, 2) Practice the process, 3) Find the rhythm, and 4) Take the warning seriously. Along the way he gives us practical advice on instilling spiritual values into the lives of our children and grandchildren.
Ask yourself these questions: Does your vision for your home match God’s vision? Are you leaving a legacy of faith from one generation to the next? And how are you accomplishing God’s mission to and through your family? Keep these questions in mind as you hear this message in our Christ-Centered Homes series.
In Christ-centered homes, parents do three things: Listen, Speak and Teach. And there are three motivations for teaching the next generation: 1) To set their hope in God 2) To help them not forget the works of God and to keep His commands, and 3) To help them know not to be stubborn and rebellious like the Israelites of the previous generation spoken about in this Psalm.
There are five verbs that communicate what the Law is all about in Deuteronomy. Listen to this message as Pastor Aaron talks about these verbs and emphasizes just why the Lord chose, loved and redeemed His people.
The importance of God's glory is so essential for us to understand, yet many find it difficult to put into words. In this message, Sean Sivils teaches that the reason we fail to see the glory of God is because we have been spiritually blinded to the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ. But thankfully, Jesus speaks light in the darkness of our hearts so that we can see and know Him personally.
There are three relational charges we receive in the law as we look at the bigger picture in the Ten Commandments: 1) Love God with pure devotion (vs. 6-7), 2) Obey the Lord because He is a jealous God (vs. 8-10), and 3) Trust the law is for our good (vs. 5:32-34 and 6:24).
In this new series we'll be looking at Deuteronomy, a book known for all its laws. But this series wants to emphasize that the heart of the law is relationship. In this opening message we see that God displays His love and mercy in three ways: 1) God speaks to His people, 2) God gives His presence to people, and 3) God showed His great power to deliver His people. We hope you'll join us for the next two messages in this series, as well.
Why did Jesus teach in parables? To challenge the hearer to reflect on the kingdom and decide about participation in it. It was an invitation for believers and an obstacle for unbelievers. The good news is that God offers participation in his kingdom to everyone through the gospel!
As believers take the Lord’s Supper, we celebrate everything Christ has accomplished for us on the cross, which has past, present, and future implications as we proclaim his death until he comes.
In the conclusion of our series on Titus Pastor Aaron goes over the final instructions that Paul gave to Titus in his letter to him. First Paul mentions the names of some of the saints that they both knew, encouraging Titus to learn from their example. Then Paul encouraged Titus and his congregation to devote theirselves to good works. And in the last verse, we're all encouraged to praise God for His grace at work in our lives.
With all the distractions in our culture, we as Christians must keep the Gospel the first priority in our lives because 1) It is trustworthy, 2) It motivates obedience, and 3) It is profitable and excellent. Listen to Pastor Aaron as he teaches these points and others on the primacy of the Gospel.
Sometimes we forget that we are supposed to be in the world, influencing the community around us and engaging the culture. So we need to remember that the world is watching, remember who we once were, and remember the loving-kindness of God, who makes salvation possible for all! When we are filled with thankfulness for the good news of Christ, that we have been rescued from sin and saved by the grace of God, it puts us in the right framework to fulfill our responsibility of displaying godliness to the world.
The grace of God in Christ brings salvation for all who would believe. Join Pastor Aaron as he continues in our series on the book of Titus. Also in today's message we learn that the grace of God in Christ trains believers in godliness, and that the glory of Christ's return motivates believers to obey.
Titus 2:9-10 deals with the Christian worker displaying godliness in the face of all circumstances, but also addresses a common misconception of a sensitive subject in scripture. Besides presenting a careful representation of the biblical text, Pastor Aaron offers practical advice to all believers as they relate to those in authority over them.
In today's message, Pastor Aaron discusses the need for younger men and women to display godliness in their lives. And he talks about how important it is for them to learn from older men and women in the congregation who can teach them from their experience of walking with God for many years.
False teachers will rise up in the church from time to time. They were present in the early church, as well as today. And they must be dealt with decisively. They must be silenced because they are divisive, deceptive, and defiled. Join Pastor Aaron as he teaches from Titus 1:10-16.
Pastor Aaron, in this second message in our series on Titus, talks about the calling of pastors -- how they must be blameless in their family commitments, conduct, character, and doctrine.
Welcome to our first message in a new series on the book of Titus. After Pastor Aaron answers some introductory questions having to do with Paul, Titus, and covers what bound them together, he asks how knowledge about Christ leads to obedience to Christ, as well as how right doctrine leads to right deeds.
As we look at Philippians 2:5-11 and other scripture passages on this Easter Sunday, Dr. Aaron Colyer drives home a couple points: 1st, we need to see the Savior for who He really is, and 2nd, we need to respond to Jesus for what He has really done. There are three ways to live the Christ exalting life: 1) Confess Jesus as Lord, 2) Bow your knee to His authority, and 3) Live to the glory of God the Father.
Thanks for joining us for this Palm Sunday message. Pastor Sean talks about a real danger we face - that we can go through the Triumphal Entry, the Cross, and Easter, and allow those scriptural accounts to become so familiar that we can go through the motions of celebration without ever allowing the message of Easter to speak to us today.
Join Dr. Aaron Colyer in this message as he shows from the book of Hebrews and other scriptures how Jesus is "better" because
-He is the Heir of all things
-He created the world
-He is the radiance of God's glory
-He is the exact imprint of God's nature
-He upholds the universe by His hand
-He has cleansed the penalty of sin, and
-He is seated in authority
Today's message has to do with the Lord's Supper, followed by the Lord's Supper itself.
Continuing our series on the seven churches in Revelation, Pastor Steve discusses the church in Sardis. This is a church that needed to be on alert. John writes in Revelation that this church had "a reputation for being alive, but [they were] dead." It's a situation where what you see on the outside is not necessarily what's going on in the inside. Listen as Pastor Steve talks about ways to maintain our vitality in our Christian walk.
Join Ryan Fontenot of R.A.G.E. Ministries as he teaches on how to reach and keep Gen Z. Ryan outlines several points:
- Invest in them
- Interact with them
- Invite them
- Introduce them
- Include them
- Inspire them
- Intercede for them
This message was part of Family Life Weekend 2023 at FBC Wimberley.
Continuing in our study of the seven churches in Revelation, today's message is on the Church in Thyatira. They definitely had moral problems which we address, but the things they had going for them were their love, faith, service, and endurance. Give it a listen and let the Spirit of God speak to you, just as He did these seven churches.
Join Dr. Aaron Colyer as he teaches from the book of Colossians on the reality that Jesus Christ reigns supreme over creation, the church, salvation, and should be seen as supreme in your life.
Join us in this message about a familiar New Testament character as pastor Tom Gripka brings the story of Zacchaeus to life. It's the story of a man who took the initiative to look for Jesus, only to find out it was Jesus looking for him!
Revelation 2:12-17 deals with the church of Pergamum, a church that had a problem of compromise. In this message you will see how we are not to compromise on the big issues of our orthodoxy. When we do, it never happens all at once, but in incremental steps. We must avoid going down the road of compromise if we are to be a church that is pleasing to the Lord.
Here's a message for the church about standing strong in the midst of suffering and remaining faithful to the Lord. Join Pastor Steve for his sermon on the church of Smyrna, one of the seven churches in the book of Revelation.
Glad you've joined us in this first message on a series about the churches in Revelation. Today we look into the church in Ephesus, Revelation 2:1-7. And from our study today we learn that Jesus wants us to return to our first love. To do this calls for getting our priorities straight and leaning into spiritual renewal.
Jonah was given the same command twice, once in chapter 1 and again in chapter 3. The first time he let his own agenda and preconceived ideas get in the way of God's perfect plan. But he didn't make the same mistake the 2nd time around, this time joining in God's mission to redeem a city.
We celebrated the Lord's Supper today as Pastor Steve demonstrated what Jesus did for us, and why remembering His sacrifice of Himself on the cross is so important for all of us.
God will give us a fresh start if we'll cooperate with Him and do what He says. We have to think in terms of realigning some things in our life. Listen as Pastor Steve teaches from Psalm 40 in today's message.
Simeon's life was marked by righteousness and devotion, defined by his hope in the promised and coming Messiah. In this message, Sean Sivils discusses how Simeon eagerly waited for Messiah to come and rescue Israel, and how Simeon was led by the Holy Spirit. There were a lot of qualities of this man of God that we would do well to imitate. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Psalm 40:3 says "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God." Join Pastor Steve as he talks about today's Christmas carols, original Christmas carols, and the NEW Christmas carol.
Dr. Steve Washburn gives us an interesting history of Christmas trees, and closes his message talking about the MOST IMPORTANT Christmas tree: One that grew on a hillside outside Jerusalem, and was made into a cross.
Join us as pastor Steve Washburn reads from Luke chapter 2 and talks about:
- TODAY'S Christmas Decorations
- ORIGINAL Christmas Decorations, and
- REAL Christmas Decorations
Join Dr. Washburn as he teaches from 1 Kings 19:3-8 and other scripture passages. He'll be talking about the need for God's provisions, the nature of God's provisions, and the result of God's provisions.
Proverbs 14:2 says, "He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises Him."Dr. Steve Washburn, in this message, gives us three powerful points.
- Walking Upright Shows Respect For God
- Walking Upright Insures Protection From God
- Walking Upright Assures Reward From God