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Lesson 5 of the Ephesians series.
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Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Greg continues his series with Ephesians chapter 4, teaching us about answering the “Calling”.
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Greg continues his series on Ephesians going through chapter 3, Paul’s prayer to the Ephesians.
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Today’s guest speaker is Edison’s son-in-law Pedro Maucó.
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Greg continues his series on Ephesians with his second sermon about remembering our history and geography.
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Greg starts a new series on the Paul’s letter tom the Ephesians. Today’s sermon gives an overview of the letter and focuses on chapter 1, providing us with 3 spiritual exercises.
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Greg finishes his series on Nehemiah with a heartfelt sermon on the sound of rejoicing.
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Dave Verret Leads us in a service devoted to prayer.
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Part 5 of Greg’s series on the book of Nehemiah shows us how God will always fight for us. During this sermon, the question is asked: “What do we do as the body of Christ when the walls of someone else’s life collapse?”. Greg helps us to answer this question.
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Scripture: Philippians 2:8-11 Chuck watts preaches on God’s Mercy in the midst of our sin.
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Greg continues his 8 week series on Nehemiah with this sermon in making a plan and working that plan.
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Scripture: Psalms 40:1-5 Greg continues his New Beginnings Series on Nehemiah with this second sermon entitled “Prepared to Face Any Situation”.
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Scripture: 2 Kings 25:8-21 Greg starts his new 8 week series on Nehemiah with a lesson on prayer and “Laying Everything Before God”.
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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Chuck Watts preaches on being elite.
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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-5 Greg Anderson, our new Interim Pulpit Minister, preaches on Part 2 of “Living in the ‘AND'”.
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Scripture: Luke 6:43-45 Greg Anderson, our new Interim Pulpit Minister, preaches on Living in the “AND”.
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Doug Peters from Interim Ministry Partners, preaches this morning to kick off our interim season.
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We need not fear when God is with us. He is the one who upholds and protects with his mighty hand. He brings victory in battle, comfort in sorrow and love always. Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9
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On this Senior Sunday 2021, Graduating Seniors Jonathan Green and Javier Ortiz each give a sermon to the congregation. Scriptures: Galatians 6:2 & Matthew 5:43-48
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If God is for us some amazing things happen. We may still have enemies and opposition but God is the one who defends and gives us direction for our life. Scripture: Romans 8:31-39
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It is overwhelming thinking we have to do it all. There are some things we can do that makes a difference. If we follow God we receive blessings he gives. We pray and he answers. We ask and he gives. How can we live this life without him? Scripture: Matthew 6:27-34
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How overwhelming it must have been for Mary to think about having child. It was certainly not the perfect time but there it was. God had chosen and the angel had spoken. What else could she do? Scripture: Luke 1:26-33
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We can see what needs to happen and pray about what God should do. Sometimes the task is left to us. We talk to each other to meet the challenge and develop faith in God. Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-6
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It had been an amazing time. They had walked with Jesus. Healing was an expected daily occurrence. They were learning how to be the church. They weren’t looking for a church, they were living out the church they wanted to be. Scripture: Acts 2:38-41
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What is important? The way God fills our life and with us is amazing. We can try to get ahead in life only to realize we have left out God. When we look for God we may miss the point. What difference does it make that God is with us? Scripture: Romans 3:21-26
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What does Grace cost? We talk about grace being free but that is because we are on the receiving end of grace. Even free grace needs a response. The expense of the grace that is given is also reflected in the response to the grace. What should our response be to God’s grace? Scripture: […]
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Jesus told his disciples early that he would be crucified. That was not the end. He told them he would rise on the third day. Each time he tells them he emphasize he would rise on the third day. Today we take a look at what happened on the Third Day.
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Scripture: Luke 9:21-22 Jesus knew from the beginning what was going to happen to end his life. He planned it and he gave himself knowing what would end his life. His plan was not just the end of life but being ready for the next step. We live now to get ready for something […]
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What do we do with all of the blessings of God? We may think the blessings of God are for us. Most of the time the blessings of God are so we can share with others. Scripture: Luke 12:13-21
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Where do we find joy with God? Sometimes it is the blessings and promises of God. We know God honors his blessings and promises. Sometimes it is in the work itself as we see the result of God working all around us.
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Being able to act in faith for something not logical that conforms us to the image of Christ. It is a risk that goes against what we think and leads us to believe in God. By taking the risk to live beyond what we see we enable God to make some amazing things happen. […]
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What grows in your life? Some people’s life is full of rocks, weeds and sidewalks. Is God producing fruit in our life or are we still scratching at the rocks and weeds trying to make it look like there is something from God happening? Scripture: Luke 8:4-8
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Jesus saw love in a lot of places we wouldn’t ordinarily look. When we look for love where do we look? Jesus saw love in repentance and tears. Jesus saw love in sacrifice. Jesus saw Love in following God’s purpose.
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It is always easier to teach something that we already are doing and know how to do. It should make Christianity easy to teach if we can just teach what we do in our normal everyday life. But does our normal everyday life look like Jesus? Scripture: Luke 6:27-36
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Deciding who has authority in our life is essential to Christianity. When Jesus comes with authority it is with words and not swords. Believing the words of Jesus and bringing them to heart is the quiet revolution that changes the world.
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I am a sinful man… and the only choice I have is to follow Jesus. I don’t deserve him and he should leave me behind. But he won’t. He stands waiting for me to follow.
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Part of Jesus preparation was to be led into the wilderness and be tempted by the devil. We are told to resist the devil but that doesn’t mean we won’t meet him. We need to realize it is part of the preparation for a Christian life. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13
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John came to prepare the way for Jesus. It was the people he prepared to accept Jesus. It was not market strategy to adjust the message; it was up to John to adjust the audience. Are we prepared for Jesus? Scripture Luke 1:11-17
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Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27 Joel Soumar talks about dealing with our anger.
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Jesus is a child born with many other spiritual qualities. A child who is Eternal Father, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God and Prince of Peace. This promise of a child born is a blessing to us all. Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7
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Moses was a leader for the people of Israel that led them through the wilderness and gave them their law. Jesus is a leader like Moses for all people everywhere. How do we let Jesus lead in our life? Scripture: Acts 7:33-38
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Abraham was given a promise that all nations everywhere would be blessed in him. Jesus was to come and be a blessing for all people for all time. We can realize Jesus as a blessing to us through this promise. Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3
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Joel Soumar preaches about the parts of the body from 1 Corinthians 12 as it relates to a community of people.
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Why are some thankful and some not when they have the same conditions? How can some be thankful when they have just lost everything? In Jesus we learn to be thankful on a different level. Scripture: Luke 17:1-10
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What did Jesus really mean about being humbled or being exalted? Did he mean we would be in first place above all others? Just how humble do we need to be anyway? Scripture: Luke 14:7-11
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Evan Todachine from Salt River Church of Christ gives the sermon during our 2020 Mission Sunday.
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Scripture: James 4:4-10 When we show our humility before God it is to recognize his greatness. It is not to diminish our own importance but to show his power working through us.
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Andy Baker Preaches.
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Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11 One of the most humble people was Jesus. All the majesty of God in a humble servant gave emphasis to the true character and nature of God. His humility made his greatness even bigger.
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How many times do you feel good about what you are doing? Whether it is just fun or intensely meaningful it still can feel good that we are doing something positive. We can rejoice when we are able to accomplish the work of God.
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Jesus holds his disciples that God had given to him. They follow him and do his will. Even if Satan himself goes after them he will not let them go.
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Jesus holds marriages together when we act like him. The church is the bride of Christ and we can learn a lot about marriage by following the example Jesus set. His extreme love and he knows how to make it last forever. Scripture: Genesis 2:21-25
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Jesus came to establish his church and he claimed he would build it. He established it after his cross and he builds it from heaven. He holds his church together in times of persecution and triumph. Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23
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Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20 The world is coming apart in so many different ways. We are more connect in our being alone than ever. We can’t seem to hold it all together and take control of our life. We do know one person who holds it all.
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Do you feel like you are facing uncertain times? How does God’s faithfulness change what you are experiencing? We are facing the unknown with the promise of God’s help.
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We find Jesus searching for fruit on a fig tree, but He finds none; therefore, He curses the fig tree. Likewise, we come into contact with people looking for nourishment from the spiritual fruit of the believer. Will they also turn away in disappointment as did Jesus?
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Some give praise to their king. Some shout to crucify their king. Some are unaware that there is a king or that a response is even necessary. Our response may be based on how important our king is to us.
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We are concerned about how much things cost. It seems prices are always going up. We must look at the price and decide if we think it is worth it. What is the cost of being in the Kingdom of God? Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
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We need leaders today that can lead us in following Jesus. Today we are reaffirming our current elders and installing two new elders. What a joy it is to have good men that we can follow. Watch the entire Live Streamed Service
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Jesus is like a king from another world. His kingdom was not a threat to Herod or Caesar. His kingdom is stronger and better than any other kingdom because it has a king like no other kingdom. Scripture: John 18:33-38 33 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you […]
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How we make someone a king has a lot to do with the type of leader they become. Jesus is king but is he our king? How did we make Jesus king in our life?
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How we make someone a king has a lot to do with the type of leader they become. Jesus is king but is he our king? How did we make Jesus king in our life?
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Jesus is king who takes the place of a servant. He is not a proud king who is unable to suffer for others. He is a king who asks all of his subjects to be servants also.
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God is a powerful God that can do anything. With all the praise that could be given to God, why would he choose the term father to describe himself? How did God become, “Father” instead of God?
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Samuel Barnes and Javier Ortiz, two of our young teens from our Youth Group, preach a small message to our congregation on this Senior Sunday in which we celebrate our High School Graduating Seniors.
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When we meet face to face it describes a personal closeness in that encounter. We look someone in the eye and we can communicate so it is more easily understood. Why are the people so afraid of meeting God face to face?
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Jesus is born a king. Whether he has might or not he has authority. He is to be respected as he takes his place in history as the king of all things.
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Who rules our life? Are we ruled by fear? Do we wish we had a king that would take care of everything? What would it mean to have a king with authority?
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Mothers keep their babies safe. They go out of their way to do everything possible even risking their own safety. When we look at Jesus and what he went through we see the strength that moms can have. We see protected babies living out their faith.
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In the face of danger we become fearful and afraid to build. We need to build but we know it will be a risk that it can be completely undone. But we will never be safe or grow if we don’t. So we gather the strength to not only build, but to defend against the […]
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In dangerous times we may not know what to do. Rather than panic we wait on God. We are helpless sometimes and can’t do anything. We pray to God and put our eyes on him.
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The reason to fight is disrespect. We don’t always need to fight, but sometimes it is the only response. There is too much on the line and we believe God will deliver. We fight when it is a victory for God and not for ourselves.
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When faced with some danger there is no way out except to go through it. We don’t want to run away. We cannot escape. We face the danger and just go through it. This is especially true when there is a greater purpose to letting the danger come.
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There are times of real danger. We may not have caused them but we are affected. What should our response be in the face of danger? When Jesus faces danger he prays.
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Do you enjoy campfires?What do campfires and your faith have in common? Join us as we look at the parallels between keeping our campfires going and keeping our faith alive.
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Are we dangerously holy? Does our holiness threaten anyone? If we are in a relationship with a holy God it will have an effect on us. We have the challenge of being the holy people of God in this world.
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Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-19 Since God is Holy and we are his creation we are to be holy. We are holy in order to have a relationship with him. Since we serve a holy God how should we live our lives?
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Scripture: Exodus 19:16-20 God is so holy that evil cannot continue in his presence. People who are too close are destroyed from not treating God as holy. Understanding and serving a holy God can be dangerous. There is so much power in a holy God, amazing things can happen. Do we need to be […]
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Scripture: Exodus God is a holy God. He is holy because of who he is and what he does. We recognize the holiness of God and we give honor to the one who is above all. His holiness is evident by all the great things he has done in loving us.
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Scripture: Proverbs 27:6,17 What is it that makes us stronger and better Christians? It is not some kind of superpower. It is when one person encourages another. It when someone will pray deeply for you. It is when someone will be honest with us to help us be better and then stay and help […]
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Ordinary people with faith in God do incredible things. Over and over God impresses on us that he lifts up the humble and ordinary. He is not looking for the talented person who has it easy. He is looking for the one who allows God work through him. Scripture: 1 Cor. 1:26-30
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It may seem like a secret because few people actually realize this simple important principle. What is the secret to having friends? What is the secret to keeping a job? What is the secret to feeling good about the church where you worship? One simple thing. Scripture: Matthew 24:48-51
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When Israel was in trouble God would raise up a leader. It was a leader from among the people already there. Some were reluctant and didn’t have confidence. They were ordinary people given a task from God. Can God raise up a leader to lead his people to be all they should be? Scripture: […]
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Sometimes worship doesn’t make any sense. God asked us to do something that we don’t understand. Would it be OK to tell him no? Worship may go beyond our limits before it pleases the one we worship. The one we worship is always more important than the blessing we receive, or it isn’t really worship. […]
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Worship must be done correctly. We have that emphasis over and over as we see disaster happen for people in worship. It almost makes us afraid to worship. To make worship acceptable to God, we first need the right attitude. Why we worship becomes more important than how we worship. If we start with, “Why,” the “How” to worship becomes easy.
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Scripture: Luke 5:4-11
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Scripture: John 15:1-5
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When we realize God is with us, we are drawn to worship. No matter what the obstacles are we need to come and worship. We recognize the presence of God and we bow before him. In realizing this significance, we are drawn to him. Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
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We don’t always see what God is doing around us even if we are part of his plan. Something significant is happening right in front of us and we are unaware. We must always assume God is working and about to do something amazing. Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
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God promises to be with us. Does that make us courageous and give us comfort? What is God like? The reason we can’t feel God with us because we don’t know who he is. We may even invent the God we want and declare him to be God. Scripture: Exodus 3:9-12
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We fight for peace in war. We struggle for peace at work as we get things done. We maintain peace in our friendships. Christianity has a distinct advantage when it comes to peace. We are able to have peace in the Holy Spirit. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6
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