The Christmas season is full of distractions that can keep us from the true meaning of Christmas. Last week, we discussed the distraction of trying to create the perfect moment, and instead, encouraged one another to have purpose in our presence and presents. This week’s Distractions: the temptations of materialism, consumerism, and commercialism. Materialism is […]
The Birth of Jesus Christ Luke 2:1-20 (ESV) 1“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4And Joseph also went up from […]
AS BELIEVERS, WE ARE BECOMING MATURE DISCIPLES Matthew 4:19 (NIV84) Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Disciples are following Jesus, being changed by Him, and are committed to His mission—in the “four spheres.” THE CONCEPT OF FAKE NEWS In our culture, we hear this term […]
Game Changer: a newly introduced element or factor that changes an existing situation or activity in a significant way.1 Historical Game Changers: The Cell Phone (Motorola DynaTAC 8000x) The X-ray Machine Seat Belts GAME CHANGERS: Changes that change everything! Week1: Not Fighting Against, But Fighting For TOP 10 BEST PRACTICES TO FIGHT WITH YOUR SPOUSE—destroying […]
We are called out from the world to be set apart for Christ. One of the things that sets us apart is that we worship the One True God.
THERE’S A LOT OF CONFUSION AS TO WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE DIE. Nothingness, reincarnation, different versions of paradise, angels, ghosts, Purgatory, etc. Because there are so many views we have to ask the question, “Which view is correct?” In order to answer that question, we have to ask, “Who has the right to speak authoritatively […]
1. Why is there a _______________? In order to understand God’s judgement, you must let go of the belief that you are good enough to be righteous in spite of your sin. Sin entered the world through disobedience. The law was broken – law was built around the character of God – His righteousness & […]
In our world today the word Judgement for many people carries significant negativity… Don’t make snap Judgements Don’t Judge on appearances Don’t Judge a book by it’s cover This impacts the way we perceive & understand the “Judgement” that God talks about in His Word. Often times when people think about Judgement in the Bible, […]
THE PARABLES OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE AND THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE Matthew 13:44-46 44The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. 45Again, the kingdom of heaven is […]
Matthew 13:24-30 (NIV) 24Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared. 27The owner’s servants […]
Luke 10:25-37 (NIV) 25On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26“What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your […]
EPHESIANS 4 BOTH CONFRONTS MANY THINGS THAT DIVIDE THE CHURCH AND ENCOURAGES US TO BE ONE. one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God, one Father of all It talks about our Heavenly Father because it is implied there is one Family. EPHESIANS 2 TALKS ABOUT JEWS AND GENTILES […]
THE FOUR BIG QUESTIONS: 1. – Where did I come from? 2. – Why am I here? 3. – How do I live? 4. -Where am I? TOP 4 REASONS PEOPLE HAVE ABORTIONS: They’re not ready to be a parent. They don’t want to be a parent. They can’t afford it financially. It will affect […]
THERE ARE VARIOUS OPINIONS ON WHAT WE NEED TO DO OR NOT DO IN ORDER TO PROPERLY TAKE CARE OF THE PLANET. o Plastic straws/Plastic bags o Vegetarians/Vegans o PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals): We are all animals and no animal is better than another. o Logging o Climate change/global warming debate […]
DEVOTED TO THE BREAKING OF BREAD—COMMUNION, THE LORD’S SUPPER: 1 Corinthians 11:17–33 … 23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for […]
EVER WONDER WHY…? Jesus said, “…I will build my church…” (Matthew 16:18), making it clear that the Church is God’s. The first church is what we must measure ourselves by; we’re to be devoted to all the first church was devoted to. WHY WE PRAY? Jesus taught us to engage in with our Creator, Savior, […]