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Today we finish our series on the Miracles of Christ. We find the disciples in a predicament on sea and without Jesus. Afraid and in danger, they spot someone walking towards them… on the water! Join us as Clayton Minnick, a resent graduate of our Student Ministries, brings the message. #stjoecoc #ComeAndSee #Momentum2024 #PreparingForWhatIsToCome
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There are a lot of theological concepts which we accept on faith, but which are incredibly difficult for us to understand. The Trinity, in which God is three natures in one person. The eternal nature of God in which we believe that God has always existed, knows all things, and has complete power over this […]
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We have all heard fishermen tell stories about how big the fish was that they caught or how big the fish was that got away, and we wonder how close to the truth it was. In the scriptures we are going to look at today, we will see that Peter had a fish story to […]
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Jesus was under a lot of scrutiny. The religious leaders of the day were constantly looking to trap Jesus. Last year we looked at a time when Jesus and His disciples were walking through a grain field. They picked some of the wheat, rubbed it in their hands, and then ate it. The religious leaders, […]
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Why does God do miracles? He does miracles to prove the truth of the Gospel and of who Jesus is, was and will be! The Messiah, The savior of this world! But there is more! Join us for The Miracles of Christ: Touching the Leper #stjoecoc #ComeAndSee #Momentum2024 #PreparingForWhatIsToCome
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Have you ever been afraid of something? Fear is a universal experience and fear is a God-given emotion but God does not want fear to cripple us or control us. He wants to help us control our fears and the main way we do that is through faith in Him. Today as we continue looking […]
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As we continue today in our sermon series in the miracles of Christ, we come to an event that is often left out. This event is odd and uncomfortable. It is tucked in between some very well-known verses, so most of the time, people just focus on those areas and leave this one alone. It […]
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We are starting a new sermon series. For the next several weeks we are going to look at some of the miracles that Jesus performed. What is a miracle? People will say “It was a miracle I arrived on time.” Unless you were teleported from your house to the destination, it was not a miracle. […]
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Easter is a great day. On this day, we celebrate the most important day in the life of a believer; the day of Jesus victory over death, hell, and the grave. It is this victory that gives us the profound description of Jesus Christ, as the Resurrection and the Life. Easter is the day we […]
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Our theme for the year is Momentum: preparing for what is to come (Hebrews 12:1-2). Over the last few months, we have seen how Jesus’ ministry is increasing momentum. Gaining speed towards the pinnacle of His earthly mission. For the next few weeks, we are going to look at the crowning point of His life […]
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Today we are going to look at a topic that everyone loves to hear a sermon about, MONEY. Don’t you all just love hearing a message about money. Money sermons just help people feel good, don’t they. Most people would rather hear a sermon on politics than they would on money. So why would we […]
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Today is our last of the I Am series. We have studied how Jesus is The Bread of Life, The Light of the World, The Door, The Good Shepherd, The Resurrection and Life, The Way, the Truth and the Life and today we will see He is The Vine. But this I Am statement is […]
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This Sunday we had the opportunity to hear from David Grimm, a member of St. Joe Church of Christ. David shared about Jesus, the “I Am” in my Father and “I Am” in you. Join us for this powerful message. #stjoecoc #ComeAndSee #Momentum2024 #PreparingForWhatIsToCome
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We have working our way through the Gospel of John to study the words of Jesus, as He walked around Israel speaking to the crowds, performing miracles, and teaching in parables. People were following Him around everywhere, everyone wanted to know who He is. Who is this man who makes blind people see, and who […]
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We’ve been spending that last several Sundays studying the 7 notable I Am statements of Jesus. As people who live in a world and culture where Jesus and the church are well known, we sometimes can be guilty of taking Jesus for granted. However, for the people Jesus was preaching too, they hadn’t heard the […]
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We are on week 3 of the I Am series, studying the 7 I Am statements about Jesus that reveal things about who He is, and what He does. These next two statements take place in the same story, and they both revolve around this metaphor of the sheep and the shepherd. Jesus says that […]
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Last week we began a new sermon series called “I Am”. During the course of His ministry, Jesus made 7 statements beginning with the phrase “I Am” that both identify Himself as God incarnate, and directly reveal something about His character and mission. Through studying these “I Am” statements, we will learn more about the […]
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Good morning! Today we begin a new series. Throughout the course of His ministry, Jesus made seven “I AM” statements in the gospel of John that relate to His character, His divinity, and His mission. We are going to spend the next few weeks studying these statements and learning more about the nature of Jesus. […]
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What would happen this morning if we treated sin like a disease – a disease that drains our energy and sucks the life out of us? What if we no longer were entangled in the baggage that weighs us down and is killing us spiritually? Imagine how much more we could accomplish for the kingdom […]
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So far in our Christmas series, we have looked at how Christmas and the Cross is where we were given Hope and Joy. These gifts of God were given at the mangers, but not truly evident until the cross and empty tomb. This morning we are going to look at the scripture of Luke 2:13-14 […]
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Last week we started our Christmas series, Christmas at the Cross by looking at the Hope off Christmas. How from the nativity to the cross, to the empty tomb, Jesus offers us true hope. Today we are going to look at joy. This joy started in that manger, but became evident on the cross. Join […]
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Have you ever noticed that when famous people have a baby the world goes a little crazy? Whether it is celebrities or the royal family in London, when they have a child, it seems like it is a worldwide celebration. This was not a problem that Mary and Joseph had to endure. Join us as […]
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According to Lifeway Christian Resources, the most misused verse found in the Bible is found in Matthew 7. Do not judge lest ye be judged. How many of you have ever had that said to you? How many of you have said that to someone else? Usually this is said when a person is trying […]
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Have you ever moved? The stress of house hunting; checking the attic for leaking, the windows for drafts, the foundation for cracks. A crack in a foundation is serious. Windows and roofs can be replaced. But a bad foundation makes the whole house dangerous. Join as we continue our series Go Tell It On The […]
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What does it mean to be blessed? Today we are going to study the Beatitudes, a fancy word that means blessed. Does this mean scriptures about being happy, healthy, wealthy, and wise? Is that what Jesus taught about being blessed? Join us as we find out. #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith
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Today we come to a perplexing event with Jesus. As we have been looking through the life of Jesus, so we can live out our faith on His foundation, we come to Matthew 9:13-17. In the first part of this chapter, Jesus calls Levi, his Jewish name. His Greek name is Matthew. He worked as […]
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Jesus worked an astounding number of miracles while He was here on earth. But counting His birth, resurrection and return to Heaven, only 40 of these miracles are detailed in the four Gospels. In Matthew 9:1-8, Jesus crossed back over the sea to Capernaum, and there He worked another great healing miracle. The healing of […]
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Last week we looked at the demon possessed man in church. Today we are going to look in the book of Luke for the next encounter with Jesus. Luke wrote his Gospel so that Theophilus might have certainty concerning the things he had been taught about Jesus (Luke 1:1-4). Luke wanted Theophilus, and others like […]
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We have looked at the early part of Jesus ministry. From His baptism, His calling of the disciples, and His temptation. Last week we looked at Jesus in Nazareth, about how those people had the Messiah in a box. Today in Mark 1 Jesus in in Capernaum. Even though Jesus was from Nazareth, the majority […]
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This morning we will look at a passage in Luke’s Gospel, where a group of people who know Jesus very well, tried to stuff Him into their box. The problem was that Jesus’ purpose and His whole ministry was way too big to be contained in any box dreamed up by the thoughts of mere […]
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Have you ever been criticized for doing something good, something that helped another person? Maybe what you did for someone else was life-changing, yet there was someone or a group of people who just had to put their two cents in. If you have ever faced criticism for doing something good, today’s event will hit […]
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How many of you feel like your life is in the fast lane, that all you seem to do is hurry to everything? A lot of people fill their lives with activities. They go to this and that event, they spend this much time at work, this much time on their own projects. They are […]
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Today we continue to follow the life of Christ, so we can build a foundation of unwavering faith, we are going to look at John 3. This is where John the Baptist effectively conquered jealousy among his own followers. What can you do to combat this terrible, subtle enemy? What can you do to conquer […]
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Last week we looked at Jesus’ first recorded miracle. As we continue following Jesus through His earthly life we are going to see how Jesus interacts with people. How Jesus talks to the spiritually lost. How Jesus talks to the spiritually arrogant. How Jesus interacts with creation, and how Jesus responds to the crowds. Throughout […]
For those who choose to live according to Jesus, according to the foundation of His word, they will be built up as Holy priests, the living temple of God. Those who reject Jesus, their lives will stumble and fall. They will find the fate of full separation from God. This is why we want to […]
We have looked at most of the disciples so far. Today we come to probably one of the most well known disciple, Peter. We know more about the life of Peter than any other disciple which means we can trace his growth as a disciple. His journey of faith. That is what discipleship is as […]
We all know that sharing the Gospel and telling others about Jesus is an essential part of being a disciple of Jesus. After His resurrection Jesus commanded all disciples to do this in Matthew 28. The disciples weren’t to keep the message to themselves, they had to pass it on. Just before His ascension Jesus […]
This year our theme is Foundation, having an unwavering faith. We are taking an in depth look at the life of Jesus. Right now, we are looking at the group of men called the disciples. 12 men that Jesus chose to bring the message of hope and salvation. We have looked at a few of […]
Do know a person called Judas? Judas is an uncommon name! I don’t think many of us would be surprised by that fact. What parent would want their child to be connected to such a character? Judas. The very mention of his name conjures all sorts of stereotypes. He’s shifty and untrustworthy. He’s calculating and […]
There are lots of people throughout history who have done great things. And yet through the years, their deeds and their names get forgotten. How many of you have heard of Charles Deslondes, Deborah Sampson or Sybil Luddington? These are three people who made a significant impact on our country, and yet we do not […]
On Mother’s Day we looked at the nameless mother found in Matthew 15:21-28. Through her actions and faith in Jesus we saw some great lessons. Today is Father’s Day. Many people have said that on Mother’s Day we hear messages about how to honor and love a mother. On Father’s Day we hear messages about […]
Have you ever noticed that some of the greatest things come from the strangest of places? Maybe you have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They are a large collection of manuscripts … many of them being copies of Old Testament books … which date back to the first century. Where were they found? Well, […]
Today we are starting a new series Calling Of The Disciples. Over the next several weeks, we are going to look at these men, how Jesus called them to be disciples, and what we can learn for our own lives through their examples. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves of the basics. That is what […]
Happy Mother’s Day. I am so grateful for all the mothers that have impacted my life. There are many lessons that we learn from mothers. We learn a great deal from mothers. Here are a few examples from scripture. Biblical Examples of Godly mothers. Eve – literally means the mother of all. Sarah – The […]
This year we are focusing on the life of Jesus. Looking at everything we can so we can build our faith in Him. We started with the Old Testament. Seeing how Jesus was not just prophesized about but was also present. Then we moved into the New Testament. Primarily we will spend the rest of […]
Early on the first Easter Sunday, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and then later to the women who were returning to the tomb. And soon after that He showed Himself to ten of His disciples in the Upper Room, and then to Peter all by Himself. But the fifth appearance was perhaps the most astonishing […]
We are continuing our yearly theme of Foundation. The idea is that we will build our faith on the only true foundation, Jesus. And then we will have an unwavering faith. The theme verse for the year is 1 Peter 2:4-8. So far this year we have looked through the Old Testament and saw that […]
What if…. Have you ever played the what if game? What if you won a million dollars? What if you lost your job? What if you got the promotion? What if they left you? What if..? There are lots of what if we can think of. Some are small and insignificant, while others are life […]
“Now I can die in peace”? People say this after they meet a sports hero, so some celebrity. Some might say this once they fulfilled something on t heir bucket list. But what would truly make you proclaim, “Now I can die in peace”? Peace is one of those topics that people want, but don’t […]
This year we are going through the gospels, to closely examine the life of Jesus. In this sermon series we have looked through the various individuals that were at the birth of Christ, the Christmas event. We started with the parents, with Mary and Joseph. How they were confused and perplexed about this event. And […]
We all have our routines. The basic way we go about living our lives on a daily basis. The ordinary day does give us comfort and reliability. Sometimes we want more, we want something different. We want something extraordinary. As we continue our Call to Christmas sermon series, we come to look at the shepherds. […]
This year our theme is Foundation. We are looking at how we can have an unwavering faith. Our theme verses are 1 Peter 2:4-8. Because we want to make sure our faith is fully on Christ, we are going through the gospels. To pick through the various verses, events and truths that will help us […]
The first four books of the New Testament are called the Gospels. Euangelion. What does Euangelion mean? Good News. The first Gospel account is of Matthew. Matthew shows Jesus to be from the tribe of Judah. Matthew shows Jesus as a King, like a Lion. Mark focuses on the suffering aspect of Jesus. How Jesus […]
In our overview of the Gospels, of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, we have seen that the focus of each of these accounts of Jesus’ life have a slightly different focus. And in God’s infinite wisdom, God has brought these together to help us get a better understanding of who Jesus is. While at the […]
Today we are going to look at the book of Mark, the Gospel of Mark. Marks gospel is the earliest written of the four gospels, written in the early 60s AD. Mark was probably written for Christians in Rome where he wrote the Gospel. Mark wants them to know that in an environment where people […]
This year we are looking at building on the true foundation. Building our lives and our faith on Jesus, so we can have an unwavering faith. Our theme scripture for the year is 1 Peter 2:4-8. There is a lot in these verses. All year long we are going to keep looking at Jesus. The […]
We’ve been looking in the Old Testament and have found that right from the beginning, Jesus was there. Jesus was at creation. He is the one who not only created everything but holds all creation together. Last week we looked at the law, the first five books of the bible. In those regulations of life […]
This year we are looking intently at the entire life of Jesus. But before we can dive into the Gospels, into Matthew Mark Luke and John, we need to look back into the Old Testament. Last week we looked at Jesus’ role in creation. Today we are going to see how Jesus is in the […]
We are going to spend this year looking at the life of Jesus and there are lots of theories about Jesus. From a mythical, made-up person, a good teacher, an embellished person, a rebel against the jews, all the way to the Son of God. So, who is He? Was Jesus a real person? Were […]
How should we enter this new year? What should we do to make the most of this year? Typically, on the New Year’s Sunday sermon you hear a message about a new year and new you. Or something about new year’s resolutions. Instead, this year I wanted to look at what each of us individually […]
This month of November, we are going to continue to look through the Psalms, but focused more on the topic of worship. Worship has become something that happens at a particular time in a church service. Is that what worship is? Join us as we Purse: A Heart of Worship. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Pursue2022
Today we are going to look at Psalm 13. It is considered a Psalm of Lament, or Psalm of sorrow. In the book of Psalms where David is just singing praises to his God, his creator, but we also see it in many of those Psalms where David is in some sort of a pit. […]
Today, we are going to look at a more upbeat and uplifting Psalm. Not only that, it elevates man and woman to the status that they were created to have. A status where they find themselves under the authority of God while being over the authority of all of God’s creation. Join us as we […]
Some of you think you don’t have enemies. While you may not have an army setting up camp ready to bring tanks and bazookas against you. You do have enemies. People who don’t like you. People who oppose you. People who are against you. Sometimes others make it unavoidable for us to have enemies. David […]
These Psalms, the Songs of Ascent, were the songs families would sing together while on their way to the temple. They are the songs Jesus sang with His disciples while He was on His way up to Jerusalem for one of the feasts. Jesus had about a three year ministry with the disciples. So they […]
This year we have been studying the life of David. We have journeyed through the books of 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, and 1 & 2 Chronicles. From there we moved on to the books of Psalms. God calls David a man after His own heart. This has catapulted David to be […]
Have you ever felt that? Have you ever seen someone in need and it just grabbed your heart and wouldn’t let go? Jesus calls us to action when our heart is broken. Join us as we hear from Randy Wheeler and what actions should we have when compassion arises. Randy Wheeler is a Vice […]
There several ideas about gods. People all over the world have different views, names and attributes they give to the various gods they worship. Today as we continue our sermon series through the book of Psalms, we come to Psalm 19. This Psalm was written by David. It was intended to be part of the […]
This is a Psalm of the Messiah, the Prince or King. In this psalm, we see that there are people against God, against the Messiah or the Lord’s anointed. Reading this made me ask the questions: Is what is described in this psalm a universal rule that holds true for every nation? Can these verses […]
In today’s Psalm, Psalm 1, we see that the Psalms contain a lot of good wisdom for living a good, practical, and godly life. The theme of this psalm is of wisdom. It contains very wise and practical advice about the benefits of avoiding the world in many ways and embracing God, specifically, the law […]
Today we start a new series. We have been looking at David. Since God called David a man after God’s own heart, we want to know what David did, how David lived. Why was it God called him that, and can we do it as well? If you were to allow your bible to automatically […]
We have seen a lot through the life of David. His highs and lows, the victories and failures. David is called a man after God’s own heart. Through our study this year hopefully all of us have learned how we can also live out our faith, live our lives in such as way that God […]
King David was ready to retire, but before he did, there were a couple of more things to accomplish. David had lived to be an aged monarch. He was a king who was greatly revered by his people. He is beloved for his music and poetry. He is respected for his remarkable wealth and power. […]
What is one topic that people hate to hear from the pulpit? A message on giving. Here at St Joe, we will always and only preach what is found in scripture. If the bible talks about giving, that is what we will preach and teach. Which leads us to 1 Chronicles 29. This event in […]
“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) Not one can claim righteousness on their own standing. Even a “man after God’s own heart” was righteous. Sunday we were in 2 Samuel 24, when again King David sinned against God. Jake Fletcher shared The Response this fallen man had […]
David is called a man after God’s own heart. And here we see that David really wanted to build the new temple to worship and honor God. Yet God told David, you are not the one to build the temple. We need to recognize that David has a great response to God’s statement. David didn’t […]
All year we have been studying the life of David. I have tried to present David to you just the way the Bible does, as a real man who loved God, but often failed God. In spite of all his sin and failure, David was still a man after God’s own heart. And I think […]
There are few things more important in life than good friends – we all need them! What does it mean to be a friend? The poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge once described friendship as “a sheltering tree.” We are in the final stages of King David’s life. As we look at this next stage of King […]
Last we studied of David in our theme Pursue: Quest for a Godly Heart, he had just made a terrible choice. He chose to call Bathsheba to his bed and she became pregnant. How did David handle that? He orchestrated the death of her husband. King David, a man after God’s own heart, is an […]
Today is a special day. A day where we get to honor the graduates of 2022. Congratulations to you and to your parents and families at this achievement in life! We are all thankful for you and seek God’s blessings on you graduates and your families as you move forward from this point in your […]
We are engaged in a study of the life of David, king of Israel. He is such a significant biblical person that 62 chapters of the Old Testament are devoted to his biography. And not only that, there are more than 50 references to him in the New Testament, by far more than any other […]
You know, no matter what I do, I cannot get through the day without God’s help. The worst times come when I am feeling confident. When I think I have it all together, that is when I stumble and falter in my faith. Temptation and sin are an ever present, on-going struggle for all of […]
What do you think of when I say the word grace? Some will think of prayer. Others might think about the way a ballet dancer moves across the stage, or the way in which a queen carries herself. But neither are what grace really is. Scripture defines what grace is and who gives an/or receives […]
None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. I remember I hated to hear that answer when I was a child. There are not many pictures sadder to me than that of a parent who doesn’t say “no” to their child. A child who is obviously in […]
There have been various people through the years who have held the title of King. From the royalty of actual kings to popular people of the era. Each one had his own way of doing things. Which is what earned him the title of king. All these individuals, with the title king have failed. They […]
We are in the middle of a sermon series titled the King. So far this year we have looked at the life of David, and now he has finally become the King of Israel. It has taken him 15 years to get to this point. As we continue our Easter Series, we come to one […]
How would you describe a king? Royal. Elite. A king is a man who is the most important member of the royal family of his country, and who is considered to be the Head of State of that country. What does a king have? Castle or palace. Wealth. Prestige. What does a king do? Run […]
If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. As we turn to our text for today from 1 Samuel 31, we come to the very sad and tragic ending of the life of King Saul. […]
Today we will be in 1 Samuel 27, 29 and 30. In these chapters we will notice that there is a very key person missing in the life of David, and that person is God. Isn’t that strange, here is David, the man after God’s own heart, and God is missing from this entire episode. […]
This year our theme is Pursue, a quest for godly heart. And we are looking through the good and the bad of David’s life, to see what made him a man after God’s own heart. David is known by many things. A poet. A shepherd. A warrior. A King. A musician. A man after God’s […]
Can you even fathom the knowledge of God? The scope of His understanding? Join us today as Jim Platner shares what God’s word says about Life from God’s Point of View.
Last week when we left David, he was dribbling saliva down his beard and scratching on the gate of the enemy like a madman. Realizing that his identity was known by the Philistines, David fakes insanity and then slipped out of the city of Gath. Once again, David is a man on the run and […]
How many of you had training wheels on your bikes? Those little side wheels attached to the back tire help give you stability on a bike. They are a great help when first learning how to ride a bike. Once we have learned to ride the bike, the training wheels should be removed, right? What […]
What is prayer? Are we just talking to the sky? Is anyone listening up there? Join us as our guest speaker: Jim Estep from Central Christian College of the Bible, brings the message today. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Pursue2022
Each generation believes it has the best music. Rock, pop, rap, opera, jazz, R&B, and so on. Music is a powerful force. It gets our attention; it grabs our hearts; it transforms our souls. It can help heal broken hearts, encourage the downhearted. Music can rile up a stadium of fans. Music is a powerful […]
As the new year begins, we are beginning a new focus, a new theme. There are so many things in this world that beckon us, that call us to chase after them. The loudest of those voices are generally fame and fortune but what does God want us to pursue? Join us as we begin […]
Our theme for the year is Destination. All year long we have looked through the book of Acts. At times in great detail. All to help us see where God was leading us individually and corporately as the church. Through out this book, we have seen the church do some incredible Kingdom growth. But is […]
This Christmas season we are looking at how we can become Gift Givers. Not gifts to our family and friends, but being a gift giver to God. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #BecomingAGiftGiver
This Christmas season we are looking at how we can become Gift Givers. Not gifts to our family and friends, but being a gift giver to God. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #BecomingAGiftGiver
This Christmas season we are looking at how we can become Gift Givers. Not gifts to our family and friends, but being a gift giver to God. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #BecomingAGiftGiver
We will all face situations in our lives where we need to be victorious. We all meet situations in life where we can do nothing in our own power or strength to overcome. There are going to be situations in our lives that are big, that are giants. We must decide how we are going […]
There is no other holiday like Christmas, where expectation is so much a part of its celebration. We look forward to Christmas, longer, and with greater anticipation, then all other holidays combined. We have all heard the phrase, “It is better to give than to receive.” Where does this idea come from? Join us this […]
You are in some sort of trial, or trouble. You look for escape in one direction and you run into a new problem. You turn the other way, and there is more trials. You are between a rock and a hard place. No matter which way you turn, there seems to be no hope, no […]
Last week we saw how some well-intentioned people tried to stop Paul from going to Jerusalem. Ultimately it was God’s will that Paul go. In the rest of chapter 21, Paul arrives in Jerusalem. The Jerusalem church welcomes Paul, but the Jews of that area do not. This causes great friction and ultimately leads to […]
Advice can be a wonderful thing…or an absolute disaster. I bet that all of us can think back to some bad advice you received or perhaps some bad advice that you have given. Sometimes we don’t want to hear advice, but we should hear it anyway and pay heed to it. Last Sunday we started […]
Today we start the end of Acts. Paul is focused from this point on. Paul knows God has called him to go to Rome. Rome was the center of the world at this point. And Paul was commissioned to share the message of Christ to Rome, thereby enabling people to take that message to the […]
Today we continue in our cities of Acts. Paul is not in his third missionary journey. Here we find people who seem like followers of Christ, doing the work of true believers. However, thing are not always what they seem. Join us as we finish traveling the cities of Acts in chapter 19. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee […]
There are a lot of unexpected events, surprises in the Bible. It’s surprising that God saved a man like Saul, who became the great Apostle Paul. Think of the surprise to the Israelites when they came to the Red Sea with the Egyptians in hot pursuit, and suddenly, Surprise, God parts the sea for them […]
We have been through various cities so far in our journey through Acts. Last week we visited Religiosity. A place where people pretend to be religious but all of it is empty and hollow. Instead, we need to move into relationship with God. The week before that we were in Simplicity. The Bereans showed us […]
As we continue through our study in Acts we are visiting the various cities that Paul goes to on his second missionary journey. Today we come to the town of Athens. Athens became known for its military power. Even though it had been conquered by the Romans in 146 BC, during Paul’s day Athens continued […]
As we continue our study through the book of Acts, Paul has started his second missionary journey. Last week we stopped at Thessalonica and there we seen that the Jews had taken residence in the City of Jealousy. Today we move a few verses more in Acts 17 to the town of Berea and visit […]
All year we have been going through the book of Acts. Our theme for the year is Destination. When going on a trip you want to visit different destinations to see the sights. Many people pick certain cities to travel to. There are lots of cities to travel to. Here in America and across the […]
As we continue our study through Acts, with the yearly theme of Destination, we are going to see Paul come to a detour. Will he choose his way or take the detour God asks him to take? And what happens when God changes Paul’s plans? Let’s find out in Acts 16. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #AnotherDetour
This year we are going through the book of Acts. Our theme is Destination. The book of Acts, written by Luke who is a Gentile Physician, tells us about the first thirty years of the development of Christianity. About 20 years in, 20 years after the resurrection of Christ, a problem develops. We read about […]
Last time we looked at most of chapter 13. The first official missionary journey, Paul and Barnabas sent out to preach and reach people for Christ. In 13, we saw that Paul and Barnabas took the message, the gospel, the good news about Jesus to both Jews and Gentiles. What we didn’t get to is […]
This year our theme is Destination. All year long we have been going through a study of the book of Acts. We started chapter 13 last week with Barnabas and Paul being sent out to proclaim the gospel and I believe that we are going to see some of the things that we can all […]
For that past few Sundays, we have looked at Saul. In the beginning, Saul was waging war against the newly formed church. Saul went out of his way to make sure the Christians suffered. On his way to Damascus Saul’s life came to a halt. Saul met Jesus on that road, and it changed Saul. […]
Today, we are going to be in Acts 9:20-31. We are going to see Saul in a different light then we did last week. Earlier in Chapter Nine, we see Saul as this great antagonist who is persecuting the Christians. Now, in today’s passage, Saul is a changed man and receives his calling to the […]
Today, we are starting a brand-new sermon series, where we are going to learn about who Saul is and how his life changed from the persecutor Pharisee to God’s chosen instrument to bring the Word to the Gentiles. Over the next few weeks, we are going to look into the transformation from Saul to Paul. […]
Today we are going to have a different style of sermon. As we come to our last sermon in the Scattered series, we are in chapter 12. You are going to hear from two individuals today. As they recount their story to you, notice how drastically different they are. Let’s get started! #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 […]
Today we are going to see a man of encouragement. Joseph. Not the earthly father of Jesus. Not the boy sold to slavery in Egypt. No, this Joseph was such an encourager, that he was renamed Barnabas, which means Son of Encouragement. Let us look at the character of this man and find how we […]
Today, as we continue through the book of Acts, we are again with Peter as he ministered to the people along the coast and in Joppa. We are going to see a major shift in the Christian faith, that may seem normal today but was unprecedented in Peter’s time. So let get started in Acts […]
Happy Father’s Day. We are so blessed to have men who step up and fill the role God created.
Who is Dorcas and why did Luke feel compelled by the Spirit to include her in the chronicle of the early church? Here’s a little historical perspective on this woman of God. Join us for Acts chapter 9. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #Scattered Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StJoeChurchofChrist
How do you do when it comes to sharing the good news about Jesus? For some people sharing the good news about Jesus is very natural. It comes easy for them. But for others, they find it very difficult. They get tongue-tied and nervous. They even worry that we might say the wrong thing. Yet, […]
It has been a rough year and a half. So many things have been happening, and so many of those things are not good. We have had a pandemic full of fear and control. We have had riots or protests. Political division. Medical division. Promoting of immoral behavior. Lack of transparency. There have been lots […]
For the last several Sundays, we have been looking at troubles and the church. We have seen several troubles that have tried in invade the church, or hinder the church. Today Stephen is going to show us that we have a choice. What we have in chapter 7 is the longest sermon in the entire […]
Mother’s Day. Mother’s make a difference in our lives. Join us as we look the biblical view of motherhood and how we can learn from them. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021
As we continue our sermon series Trouble and the church, we see here that the church once again has a problem. This passage is one many have heard preached, repeatedly. But what do we do? Skip it? Touch on it a bit and move on? Or choose to break it down and see what God […]
There are troubles that happen whenever people get together. We have looked at a few troubles in the church so far. Troubles that started within the church. Today we are going to see a trouble that was outside of the church, and tried to work its way in. A real church, a church that is […]
Do you sometimes just go through the motions? Work. School. Do you ever go through the motions of church? As we continue our study through the book of Acts, we now come to several events that showcase troubles in the church. Last week we looked at how the church handled being told to stay silent, […]
We are on a journey with a destination ahead. We just finished our Easter detour. This fantastic event, Jesus conquering death. What a celebration! And now we pick back up with Acts 4 with the first church dealing with issues, problems and troubles. Join us as we learn about the Troubles and the Church. #stjoecofc […]
What is the purpose of a symbol? Why do companies use logos? To point our attention to their product, with the intent for us want what they are offering. Join the journey today as we arrive at the most recognized symbol ever created and find the offering available. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #DestinationEaster Check out our […]
We are on a journey through the Book of Acts, but hang on, we are taking a detour for Destination Easter. Join us as we arrive at the Last Supper Revelation. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 # DestinationEaster
You are on a journey, with a destination in sight. You were called to walk this path and along the way, God asks, even commands, certain things from you. Do you know what those commands are? Join us as we move forward in our journey through the book of Acts into chapter 4. #stjoecofc […]
Let’s take a trip back to last week. Peter and John were on their way into the temple walking through those huge brass gates. They stopped and healed a crippled man. This did not happen somewhere in a quiet corner. This was very public. There could have been somewhere around two million people attending the […]
In this series we will be looking at The Church. From the “Infant” Church, established in Acts 2. Many churches carrying the name of Christ, can sink into the mindset of thinking that church is all about us; that our life together as a congregation is all about getting my needs met, my spiritual itch […]
What is Church? What role does the Church have in this world? A haven? A social club? An air conditioned, entertainment venue? Today, thousands of churches are meeting all across America, but the question is, “What is their purpose?” Let’s find out! #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #TheChurch Check out our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/StJoeChurchofChrist
Two weeks ago, we looked at the beginning of Acts 2, where we had seen God do an amazing, jaw-dropping event! The people had just seen Jesus, perfect and magnificent, ascend to Heaven to be seated at the right hand of God. Followed by tongues of fire and the gift of the Holy Spirit! How […]
What is HOME? Is home where you can find joy, sadness, distractions, retreat, criticism, encouragement, security, _________? Join us as Joe Heins, from Woodburn Christian Children’s Home, brings a message about what God intends the home to be and how we can have a home like that.
Pentecost. A big “Churchie” word. We know it was a day, but did you know it was a day of festival? A day of celebration for the Jews? To find the answers we must dig into God’s word and see what happened on the this day that scripture was fulfilled? #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #TheBookofActs
This section of Acts is generally looked over, summarized or all together just skipped. People will reference it, but I have not really heard much on the scriptures we are going to look at today. Last week we started our study through the book of Acts. Jesus gives His followers some final instructions. To go […]
Today, we begin a new study. We are going to go through the book of Acts in 2021. Watch as the events unfold as Christ builds His church and they plant new churches around the world. What can church today learn from the church established in Acts? Let’s find out. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #Destination2021 #TheBookofActs
Christmas is behind us, but the chaos we look at, the chaos of 2020 is still lingering. People are waiting for the outcome of Wednesday the 6th. People are wondering what is going to happen with the economy, the government, schools and society as a whole. Many people are asking, “Now what?” Join us as […]
This year has been a year of loss. Have you noticed that? Loss of jobs, loss of time, loss of loved ones, loss of traditions, loss of gatherings, loss of normal. What does the world need right now? HOPE. Join us as Dustin shares where hope can be found. For the short intro video played […]
Christmas is supposed to be celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. This same baby will later die on a cross, and then be resurrected by God the Father in a miraculous way, fulfilling prophecy and providing the way of salvation. Not one of many ways, but the ONLY way of salvation. It is given to […]
We all know the Christmas event. Who are the main characters in the original Christmas event? All the characters that we put out in our nativities. Perhaps you have not noticed this, but shepherds were a big part of the Christmas story. They are not just some extras in the “movie” of Christmas. They are […]
Through this sermon series called Chaos to Christmas, we are going to look at different people who experienced the original Christmas event. To see what Chaos was in their life, and if they were able to leave the chaos, and enter into a peace, calm. With all the chaos that is going on all around […]
Every year at Christmas time, people get geared up for this great time of year. There are decorations in the yards, Christmas movies playing, radio stations filled with the season’s songs. And every year people start complaining about Christmas. It’s too commercialized. It’s too frantic. There isn’t enough time. The weather is too cold, there […]
Whether you know it or not, we are in a war. That is one of the reasons we have spent November looking at Prayer. It is a vital part of every Christians life, and yet so many Christians neglect this. Today we look at one more reason we need to pray. We are going to […]
There are people who are thankful in this world, and there are people who aren’t. One of the themes in Scripture is that God’s people should always be a thankful people. Psalm 147 is a psalm of praise. A psalm of prayer. A psalm of thanksgiving. And such a prayer is not that uncommon throughout […]
If you have become a Christian, it means you are a follower of Christ. You will do what He does. You will go where He goes, you will say what He says. You will follow His example. And Jesus prayed. Therefore, Christians must pray. Just as Jesus had power in his prayers, so also do […]
Today we start a new month and a new sermon series. We are going to take the bulk of November at look at prayer. Most all of us are familiar with the Lord’s Prayer, and some of us have attended churches where it was recited every Sunday. But do you really understand it? #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee […]
Over the past three weeks, we’ve talked about the roles of Preachers, Elders, and Deacons. These are the primary leaders in worship. They are the pace setters. The Preachers preach and teach. The Elders – pastor/guard/protect. The Deacons – serve in various ministries for the church. So a person might be excused for asking “If […]
We are in a series called Role Call. We have looked at some roles within the church. First, we looked at the role of Elders. They are the spiritual leaders. Their responsibility to guide and lead the church under the direction of the Holy Spirit. Last week we looked at the roles of deacons. They […]
Last week we looked at the biblical role of Elders. They are the spiritual leaders of the church. They have been given authority by God to teach and lead the church. It is a heavy responsibility. One that holds great consequences, if not fulfilled the right way. But there is another role within the church. […]
Today we begin a new sermon series, Church Role Call. We each have a biblical role that makes up the church. And today we begin with who exactly is in charge of leading the church? And if that is not our role, what do we part do we fill? Check out this message on Elders […]
Today we come to the last confession. And this one really hit close to home. See we have a new puppy. His name is Charlie. Now he is cute and fun and full of energy. We are working on training him and teaching him a few commands. However, Charlie is not a big fan of […]
Today we are filled with so many different ideas, so many different theories, different perspectives, that many times we don’t know which is right or true. We doubt what is true. Sometimes I have doubts. Sometimes I doubt the news. Sometimes I doubt people’s sincerity. Sometimes I doubt people’s commitment. Sometimes I doubt others faith. […]
Are you ready for the next confession? So far, we have heard Donny confess that sometimes he feels inadequate for this job. And sometimes he really does not like people. Today we find that sometimes he does not want to pray. Have you ever experienced that? And what do we do when we just do […]
You have been called to be apart of the transforming of lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Every sinner and saint needs to be set free with this Good News. And God has called us to extend some “unfamiliar grace” and then step back and see what He will do. Inspiration Ministries joined this […]
“As we continue in this sermon series, Confessions of a Minster, we come to today’s confession, Sometimes I Don’t Like People. Sometimes, people are just difficult to live with. They do such stupid things that cause us to be irritated, frustrated, and make us just not like them. Such as, why do some people insist […]
“Moses protested to God that he could not communicate well. Gideon hid in a wine press. Saul hid among the suitcases and baggage from those who were to make him king. Solomon humbly prayed for wisdom because he recognized the enormity of the task. Peter, in anguish on the beach with Jesus could not bring […]
Wow… Our “friend” has a lot of tough questions! And after today sermon, along with the previous sermons in this series, hopefully you have some biblical answers. Today’s question in is Can You Lose Your Salvation? Lose is maybe the wrong word; but can you be denied access to eternity with God after accepting Jesus […]
Last week we heard Asking For A Friend: What is sin? But What does the Bible say about LGBTQ+? Is it really about hate? Does the Bible ask us to hate those who live in that lifestyle? Absolutely NOT! Then how are we supposed respond? Asking For A Friend sermon series has asked some tough […]
Sin? What is sin? Is it just a list of “DO NOT”s? Or is it whatever the “churchy people” say is bad? Who decides what is a sin and what is not? Today in the sermon series Asking For A Friend, we ask What Is Sin? We do not look at opinions. We do not look to […]
There are times I am just angry. I am angry with my spouse, my children, my employer. I am just angry. Is it wrong for a disciple of Jesus to be angry? Is it a sin to be angered by this world or those in it? Today in our series Asking For A Friend, we […]
What makes Christianity different from all other religions? Don’t they all point to God and lead to heaven in the end? Have you (or a friend) ever wondered what makes our church, our faith, different from Islam, Hindu, and Buddhism? Today in our series Asking For A Friend, we answer the question Are All Religions […]
Today we began a new series, Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Tough Questions. And we begin with the foundation, the truth, the source. The Bible. What makes this book different than any other book written since the history of time? What gives this book the authority it has to change peoples lives and […]
For the past, several weeks we have heard messages under the broad heading of Intentional Living. Mothers, Living It, Spiritual Life, Family Life, Church Life, and Fathers, now we want to look over all that and see what God was teaching us. What are the Benefits of Intentional Living? Join us as we discover who […]
Men, we have a role to live up too. Whether you had a great father or not. Whether you have kids in your home or not. There are children all around you, looking to you for what it means to live as a believer, a disciple of Christ. How can you Intentionally Live so that […]
What did you want to be when you grew up? Was it something deep inside you, a goal that you wanted to achieve? Now, what does God want you to be? Not one day, but today. Through this series, Intentional Living, we have explored what it is to be a Mother, to Live It, a […]
Intentional Living. A huge part of your life is family. Whether you are a spouse, a parent, or a child, family is what makes our lives so much better or worse. How do we achieve the better instead of the worse? Check out this message on God’s design of Intentional Living: Family Life. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee […]
Life gets heavy sometimes. With all that is going on in the world today, it seems down right unbearable. How does God expect us to carry on under the weight of all of it? Check out this message from Joe Hines of Woodburn Christian Children’s Home. For more information about WCCH, visit their website at […]
If you had to define your relationship with God, how would you? What does it mean to have a healthy spiritual life? When we live with the purpose that God is our first priority, these questions and so many more are answered. How are you Intentionally Living? Check out this message on Spiritual Life. […]
Why are you here? Why did God, who created every single thing, create you? And once you accept that He created you for a reason, how do you live that reason? How are you Intentionally Living? Check out this message and let us know how you Live It. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #BeIntentionalin2020 #IntentionallyLiving #LiveIt
What does it mean to live intentionally? This Mother’s Day, we want to honor our mothers and encourage them to find biblical examples of intentional living. Join us as we study Hannah, mother of Samuel. She was living in a time of uncertainty and heartbreak. Sound familiar? And yet… God does amazing things in these […]
Join us as we explore the question “Why do we give to the church?” Is it just to pay the bills? Is it because we have to? In this last message in the series The ABCs of Dollars and Cents, we will look to see who is the true owner of our wealth. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee […]
When it comes to our finances, what will help us follow God’s direction? In this weeks message, The ABC’s of Dollars and Cents, we see how faith is a major part of how we can honor God with our tithes and offerings. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #BeIntentionalin2020 #Faith
This Sunday we begin a new sermon series and it is a tough one. No one likes to talk about it. No one likes to hear about it. No one wants to even bring up the subject. And yet, God spoke of it. Jesus preached about it. Scripture is full of it. And we are […]
In this series, we have witnessed Easter from the view of the thief, of Satan, and from our own personal view, now on this day of celebrating Easter, we examine what Jesus saw and how it changed the world. Join us as we witness Easter Through The Eyes Of Jesus. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #intentional #Easter
You know Easter. The ham dinner. The baskets of colored eggs. The dress clothes for church. The spring flowers. But what does it mean? And what does it mean to you? Join us as we look at Easter Through The Eyes Of Me. #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #intentional #Easter
Welcome, we are so glad you have joined us for the second sermon in the Easter series, Easter Through The Eyes Of… This week we will be looking at Easter from the most unexpected view point. So grab your Bibles and let’s join together in worship and growth! #stjoecofc #ComeAndSee #intentional #Easter #Satan
Welcome to the first sermon of our Easter series, Easter Through the Eyes of… This week we will be looking at the thief. We do not know his name, but we know his crime. We do not know how his life he began, but we know how it ended. This short glimpse at this man […]
Identity. Who do you identify as? We are not talking about gender here but who you truly are and who you were created to be. check out this message from Ephesians 5 by Matt Love of Lake James Christian Camp and Retreat Center. For more information about LJCC visit their website at www.ljca.org […]
Loss is inevitable. You will experience some sort of loss in your life. It maybe through a death or a separation from a family member. You may lose your fortune or your health. “But take heart because I have over come the world.” This is a promise from Jesus Christ. We can learn to grieve […]
Take a look at your calendar. Work, practice, recitals, doctor appointments, date nights, meetings, competitions, holidays, birthdays, games, conferences, and so on. Are you tired? Weary? Burdened? Maybe we have our week set up wrong. Did you know that in the Beginning, God set a day in a specific way for a specific reason? He […]
We have a problem. All too often we conflict with people and when we do, we have a choice. Do you hold tightly to the issue, carrying it around and feeling the weight of it pull on you? Or do you choose to be free of that weight, to move forward in forgiveness? Check out […]
Sex. Can we even talk about such a topic in the church? Did you know that 90% of kids, ages 8 to 16, (9 out of 10 kids) are already viewing some form of pornography? 1 out of 2 (50%) of “Christian” men are not just viewing porn but are addicted to it. And the […]
Marriage was made perfect in the Garden by the Creator of Life. Then sin entered and the perfect design was broken. How do we get back to the way it was supposed to be? By acknowledging how we have flawed God’s design and return to the original blueprint. Check out Real Life: Marriage Design. #stjoecofc […]
Why God? Why must she suffer? What did I do to deserve this illness? When will my healing come? Why do some suffer sickness, chronic illnesses, or terminal diagnoses and others are never touch by it? Does God choose to punish some and reward others? So many questions, but what are the biblical answers? Check […]
The word WORRY in Greek means to choke or to strangle. In Matthew chapter 6, Jesus asks “Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” We know the answer is no, but HOW? In a world where there is so much sickness, death, destruction, and just plain evil, how […]
It’s more than sadness. It’s more than the blues. Depression is a result of a broken and sinful world. It did not exist in the perfect garden God created. It is in scripture. Did you know that Godly people from the Bible suffered with deep depression and anxiety? What did they do? What do we […]
Our new focus for 2020 is Intentional, and with that we began a new sermon series called Real Life. Life is tough. It is messy. And sometimes we need to be intentional in how we react, how we respond and how we live. Join us as we begin with Broken Families. They not just prevalent […]