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Christ's Humility - How does it affect life?

Philippians rotates around this hymn of Humility and Power. It is a summary of the Gospel. 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…

Deeper Unity - Glue of Unity

Big Idea: Christ-like humility promotes God honoring unity. I. United in The Gospel — Our Mindset (vs. 1-2) V. 1 V. 2 Encouragement in Christ --- same mind Comfort from Jesus’ love ----- same love Participation in the Spirit ---- same spirit Affection and sympathy ---- same mind II. Application - Our…

Stand in Grace - Recieve Grace Power - Walk in Love

Stand in Grace - Recieve Grace Power - Walk in Love

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined us for adoption to himself…

Stand in Grace - God's favor can not be earned.

Stand in Grace - God's favor can not be earned.

3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave himself for our sins to deliver us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, 5 to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen. 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called…

The Great Invitation by Doug Habegger

The Cheerful Giver - God Loves a Cheerful Giver.

The Cheerful Giver - God Loves a Cheerful Giver.

What motivates us to give? Can we grow weary in giving? How much do we give? Do we give in faith? Why do we give? 1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme…

Suffering of the Christian - A Cruciform Way of Life

Attaining Unity in Christ- Unity Through Our Indentity

Our Identity - Given in Christ

Ten I am Statements 7 What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.” 8 But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced…

Sinners, Slaves to Sin Set Free Through Faith For Righteousness.

Sinners, Slaves to Sin Set Free Through Faith For Righteousness.

Who we were and Who we are. 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. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”…

The Church on Mission

Jesus promises new power and presence. (vs. 1-5) The disciples are confused (vs. 6) Jesus gives new direction (vs. 7-11)

The Meaning of Christmas Trimmings.

What are the trimmings? The Nativity, The Lights, The Gifts, The Tree, The Feast What is the meaning of each of these trimmings? The Nativity - Tells the Christmas Story. The Lights - Who is the Light of the world? 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He…

Adoration of Jesus

1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled,…

The Prince of Peace Comes

Where has our peace gone? Jesus brings - Peace with God (vs. 1-2) Jesus brings - Peace in Suffering (vs. 3-5) Jesus brings -Assurance for Peace (vs. 6-8) Big Idea: Only in the Prince of Shalom will we be made whole.

Joy is dependent on: Peace Hope Love New Focus of Joy Salvation Inheritance Jesus New Focus of Joy Salvation - Peace Inheritance - Hope Jesus - Love Our joy will be just as fragile as it’s focus. Sturdy joy requires discipline. ( Matt. 6:19-21 ; Col 3:1-4 )

December 4_2022

We wait for a better king. ( Isaiah 11:1-5 ) We wait for a better world. ( Isaiah 11:6-10 ) We have a better hope. ( Colossians 3:1-4 )

November 20_2022

I AM the Light of the World

I AM the Light of the World

Biblical concept of light and darkness The Lexham Bible Dictionary (Light and Darkness in the Old Testament) At the heart of Old Testament’s symbolic use of light and darkness is the connection the text makes between light and the personal presence of God, and darkness as all that opposes God. The light…

I am the Bread of Life

Jesus’ Seven “I Am” Claims “I am the bread of life” . “I am the light of the world”. “I am the door”. “I am the good shepherd”. “I am the resurrection and the life”. “I am the way, the truth, and the life”. “I am the true vine”. What does bread symbolize? 22 On the next day the crowd that remained on…

18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 19 Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called…

The Second Coming Part 3

What are we watching for? How do we Prepare? 25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, 26 people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the…

The Second Coming Part 2

The Second Coming Part 2

20 “But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation has come near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, and let those who are inside the city depart, and let not those who are out in the country enter it, 22 for these are days of vengeance, to fulfill…

The Second Coming Part 1

The Second Coming Part 1

The Second Coming Part 1 - Endure in Faithfulness The Second Coming Part 2 - The Time of the Gentiles. The Second Coming Part 3 - Watch and be ready. 5 And while some were speaking of the temple, how it was adorned with noble stones and offerings, he said, 6 “As for these things that you see, the days…

The Kingdom of God

The Kingdom of God

What is the Kingdom of God? Kingdom of God - refers to God’s rule over all creation. The Kingdom of God’s manifestations on earth. in Eden. in the flood. in the tower of Babel. In the nation of Isreal. In the Messiah. in the Church. in the second coming of Messiah. Kingdom of God/heaven is 136 times…

Engaging the Spiritual Realm

Engaging the Spiritual Realm

How do we engage in the spiritual realm? We engage with humility and submission. We engage in our identity in Christ. We engage in truth. We engage in faith. We engage in the spoken word of God. We engage in prayer. 6 But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace…

Our Position in the Spiritual Realm

Three part series: 1) Understanding the Spiritual Realm 2) Our Position in the Spiritual Realm. 3) Engaging in the Spiritual Realm. How do you see yourself in the spiritual realm? 17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” What is there joy in?…

Understainding the Spiritual Realm

Three part series: 1) Understanding the Spiritual Realm 2) Our Position in the Spiritual Realm. 3) Engaging in the Spiritual Realm. “There are two equal and opposite errors into which our race can fall about the devils. One is to disbelieve their existence. The other is to believe and feel an unhealthy…

Perseverance in Persecution

Perseverance in Persecution

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted…

Living in Peace

Living in Peace

9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed is to have the loving attention of Almighty God. What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Vertical - Inner - Horizontal Vertical - Peace with God Romans 4:22–5:2 (ESV) 22 That is why Abraham’s faith was “counted to him as righteousness.”…

The Pure in Heart

8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed is to have the loving attention of Almighty God. Do we have pure hearts? 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…

Living Modest Lives

Living Modest Lives

What is modesty? Websters definition of modesty 1: the quality of not being too proud or confident about yourself or your abilities. 2: propriety in dress, speech, or conduct 1 Timothy 2:9–10 (ESV) 9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control,…

Called to Mercy

How do we live in mercy? 7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Vertical and Horizontal Mercy Vertical Mercy Titus 3:3–7 (ESV) 3 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…

They Shall Receive Mercy

Big idea, this is the reassurance of Jesus for those who are following in the path of discipleship. Just as we see these characteristics in ourselves they ought to be the assurance that our relationship with God is genuine. Read the beatitudes, we need to read them as individual blessings, in the midst…

Longing for Righteousness

Longing for Righteousness

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed is to have the loving attention of Almighty God. What do you long for? What does longing for righteousness look like? What is ment by righteousness? Harper’s Bible Dictionary (Righteousness) Righteousness,…

Meeknees - Power under conrol.

Meeknees - Power under conrol.

How do you use your power? 5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed, Meek, will Inherit the Earth Blessed is to have the loving attention of Almighty God. What is biblical Meekness? Meekness refers more often to a person who viewed his own role in relation to God as that of…

Comfort for the Grieving

1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the…

Why do prayers go "Unanswered"?

God NEVER ignores the prayers of his children. (With one exception - 1 Peter 3:7 ) 7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Men, bear…

The First Beatitude

God reveals himself to the “foolish” God hides himself from the “wise”. God does the heavy lifting. Application: Spiritual maturity depends on faith, not knowledge. Faith depends on willingness, not wisdom. God is more than enough to make up the difference.

Tender Shoot - Messiah

Thus says the Lord God : “I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of the cedar and will set it out. I will break off from the topmost of its young twigs a tender one, and I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. What is God’s “I will”? What passage does this tender shoot language remind…

In the Fullness of Time

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, Intertestamental Period of 400 years. Literature of Intertestamental period. Old Testament Apocrypha - Collection of books dating from about the third century before Christ until roughly a.d. 100. Written…

"God's Closing Message - 'I have loved you.'

Do you ever question God’s love for you? The oracle of the word of the Lord to Israel by Malachi. “I have loved you,” says the Lord . But you say, “How have you loved us?” “Is not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the Lord . “Yet I have loved Jacob but Esau I have hated. I have laid waste his hill country…

Yahweh Our Advocate

1 And he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of Yahweh; and Satan was standing on his right to accuse him. 2 But Yahweh said to Satan, “Yahweh rebukes you, O Satan! Yahweh who has chosen Jerusalem rebukes you! Is this not a stick snatched from the fire?” Yahweh Our Advocate My…

Christ the Intercessor

Big idea: Because God has saved us, he will defend us, cleanse us, and use us. God will uphold/protect us. God has saved us. God cleanses us. God uses us.

Understanding God's Wrath

Understanding through the lens of the Cross. An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh. The Lord is a jealous and avenging God; the Lord is avenging and wrathful; the Lord takes vengeance on his adversaries and keeps wrath for his enemies. The Lord is slow to anger and great…

April 23 - 2022

Resurrection Power

Resurrection Power

Now I would remind you, brothers, of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, in which you stand, and by which you are being saved, if you hold fast to the word I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died…

The Foundation of Our Faith

Church in turmoil? Back to the basics! Christ died for our sins. According to the scriptures. He was buried, and raised on the third day. He has appeared to witnesses. This message is the only thing that keeps us going.

April 10 - 2022

God's Covental Love

How is God’s love shown? Shown in Discipline and Faithfulness Hosea 1–3 (ESV) 1 The word of the Lord that came to Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the Lord first spoke through…

Why does prophecy matter? 24 “Seventy weeks are decreed about your people and your holy city, to finish the transgression, to put an end to sin, and to atone for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal both vision and prophet, and to anoint a most holy place. What is the meaning of “seventy…

A Righteous Branch

5 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord , when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. A Righteous Branch Reign as King Deal Wisely Execute Justice and Righteousness 6 In his days Judah…

Reclaiming Biblical Sexuality Part 2

Biblical Sexuality is expressed through intimacy and vulnerability with Christ and his community. Inro- Gabe Biblical Sexuality is the lens through which we understand and process relationships. It is the essential element of reflecting the image of God. 1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek…

The Anti-Christ

Christ Wins 18 Children, it is the last hour, and as you have heard that antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have come. Therefore we know that it is the last hour. 19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us. But they went…

March 13 - 2022

Living in Exile - Part 1: Identity

Big Idea: We don’t have what it takes to live in exile. But God does. How we mess it up: We don’t settle in at all. We merge with the culture. Error 1: Not settling in at all: Staying aloof from non-Christians. Bubble Mentality Inflexible discipleship, prone to break. Arrogance, Legalism, and Self-Focus…

Spirit's Endorsment and Messiah's Promise of Restoration

1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound; 16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And…

Why all these cubits? 14 The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, “Lift up your eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and eastward and westward, 15 for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever. 16 I will make your offspring…

Ezekiel Wrap-up

We can trust God with the mess. Chapters 37-48 Restored Nation Restored Temple Restored Land Why? God fulfills his promises. ( Romans 11:29 ) 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. 8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;…

God is in Control

Structure of Ezekiel 38 - 39 1 The word of the Lord came to me: 2 “Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him 5 Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; 6 Gomer and all his hordes; Beth-togarmah…

A Christ-Driven Salvation

The total destruction of Jerusalem The land lies virtually empty all hope is lost for the nation of Israel God sees them in their total destruction Big Idea: Our Salvation is all from Christ. -Out of His holiness -From His purposes -By His initiative and power God acts: In His holiness. God acts: From…

Substitution Work of Messiah in Suffering.

13 Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted. 27 “Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour’? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. 28 Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven: “I have glorified…

Take Up Your Cross

Big Questions: Is God unfair or unjust? Is God uncaring or cold hearted? What do the scriptures say? Romans 6:22-23 Philippians 1:21-24 Psalms 116:15 God does not owe us anything, except what he has already graciously promised. The lives of God’s people are signs and testimonies to the world. Our witness…

Messiah's mission in a Darkened World

4 The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. 5 The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. 6 I gave my…

The Meaning of Communion

Communion is a big deal, and should not be taken lightly. It is a place for remembrance: Luke 22:14-23 “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…

1/29/22-False Teachers, Ezekiel 13-Saturday Worship

Who is at the Center? Center of: Our Trust Our Desires Our Change Center of: Our Authority Our Meaning

Messiah as Ideal Israel

Messiah as Ideal Israel 1 Listen to me, O coastlands, and give attention, you peoples from afar. The Lord called me from the womb, from the body of my mother he named my name. 2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he hid…

Eight God Wills 17 Therefore say, ‘Thus says the Lord God : I will gather you from the peoples and assemble you out of the countries where you have been scattered, and I will give you the land of Israel.’ 18 And when they come there, they will remove from it all its detestable things and all its abominations.…

1 In the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, on the fifth day of the month, as I was among the exiles by the Chebar canal, the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. 2 On the fifth day of the month (it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin), 3 the word of the Lord came to Ezekiel…

The Lord's Steadfast Love

21 But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: Love 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. Mercy and faithfulness are expressions of the Lord’s steadfast love. The Work of Christ embodies all…

The Lord's Presence

How often do you think about the presence of the Lord? 8 It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” The Lord goes before us. 19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place…

12/11/21-God's Joy for You-Saturday Worship

Joy- What does it look like? Joy is rooted in God’s presence and in what he has done. A state of being not grounded in current circumstances but in the character of God. 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The Lord has…

Prepare for Christ

How do we prepare? 1 “Behold, I send my messenger, and he will prepare the way before me. And the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight, behold, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts. We be his messenger. 18 And Jesus came and said to…

12/4/21-Preparing for Christmas-Saturday Worship

Preparing for Jesus Ourselves The World 1 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene, 2 during the high priesthood…

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