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Matthias the Apostle
We read God’s Word and seek to know his will so that we can be found in God’s will. To think that any of us individually is responsible for bringing about God’s will or can interfere with his plans taking … Continue reading
After 40 Days
We are two weeks from Pentecost and continue to study the time Jesus spent with his followers between his resurrection and ascension. Join us in Acts 1 as consider promises made, promises fulfilled and the promise we wait for today.
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Tagged Acts 1, ascension, be my witnesses, disciples, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Luke
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Elizabeth and Mary: A Mother’s Day Sermon
Perhaps an unusual text for Mother’s Day but we will do the same thing we do every week, and that’s read God’s Word and let it speak to us. Elizabeth and Mary are two characters that play a pivotal role … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus, John the Baptist, Luke 1, Magnificat, Mary, Mother's Day, prophesy, Song of Praise
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First Things First
The Apostle Paul reminds us to keep the most important thing most important.
Road to Emmaus
Jesus joined two disciples on the road to the village of Emmaus but they did not know it was Jesus. They told him everything they knew about the events in Jerusalem that week, then Jesus told them everything he knew … Continue reading
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Tagged after Easter, disciples, Jesus, Luke 24, Moses and the Prothets, Road to Emmaus, scripture, understanding God's Word
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Seeing is Believing?
We are naturally skeptical and that is probably to our benefit. We have to process information before deciding what to believe and what to dismiss. Faith and belief are related but not necessarily the same thing. When Jesus’s disciples saw … Continue reading
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Tagged beief, disciples, faith, Jesus, Luke 24, Mark 9, mixed emotions, resurrected Lord
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Easter Sunday; Resurrection Day
So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. –Matthew 28:8 NKJV They were filled with fear and great joy. Being afraid did not cancel out the joy of … Continue reading
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Parable of the Wicked Tenants
Palm Sunday, one week before Easter, is when we remember Jesus entering Jerusalem as crowds of people waved palm branches and shouted Hosanna! During Holy Week, or Passion Week, Jesus divided his time between public appearances and time alone teaching his … Continue reading
Easter is in Two Weeks
Palm Sunday is coming up on April 5th, Easter is April 12th. If we are not able to meet together by that time I hope to do something more than just post sermon audio. This short announcement via YouTube is … Continue reading
An Object Lesson on Humble Service
Jesus led by example. He never asks us to do anything he was not first willing to do himself. He instructs his followers to continue doing the things he did. In the final days of his earthly ministry, he got … Continue reading
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Tagged be the church, Christian service, clean and unclean, humility, Jesus leads by example, Jesus washing feet, John 13
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