May 26, 2024
Shaken, AND Stirred!
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Acts 16 - Being shaken stirs us to: 
  • Do nothing or withdraw
  • Become angry or blame others
  • Tough it out
  • Seek the world's guidance
  • Seek God's guidance
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  • May 26, 2024Shaken, AND Stirred!
    May 26, 2024
    Shaken, AND Stirred!
    Series: (All)
    Acts 16 - Being shaken stirs us to: 
    • Do nothing or withdraw
    • Become angry or blame others
    • Tough it out
    • Seek the world's guidance
    • Seek God's guidance
  • May 19, 2024Three Cheers!
    May 19, 2024
    Three Cheers!
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    “The Three Cheers of Jesus” Many people live their lives full of despair and hopelessness.  They are missing out on the joy of the Lord.  This is probably true for most of us at some time or another.  But Jesus provides what we need to live life abundantly.  This morning, let’s consider three times when Jesus told people to “Be of good cheer!”
    1. The Cheer of Christ’s Forgiveness   (Matthew 9:1-8)
    2. The Cheer of Christ’s Presence   (Mark 6:47-51)
    3. The Cheer of Christ’s Victory   (John 16:33)
  • May 12, 2024Abigail: A Portrait of Wisdom
    May 12, 2024
    Abigail: A Portrait of Wisdom
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    1 Samuel 25 On this Mother’s Day, we take a look at a woman whose extraordinary courage and wisdom benefitted two very important, but hot-headed, men—her husband Nabal and the soon-to-be king of Israel, David. Wisdom means keeping your head when others are losing theirs. Wisdom means keeping your commitments even when it’s not easy. Wisdom means keeping your faith even when things look hopeless.
  • Mar 31, 2024Discovering Easter While Behind Locked Doors
    Mar 31, 2024
    Discovering Easter While Behind Locked Doors
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    John 20:19-22 On Resurrection Sunday morning, angels rolled back the stone from the door of Jesus’ tomb to reveal that it was empty!  They shared with the faithful women that He was alive, and Jesus proved it by appearing to Mary Magdalene and others during the day.  But in the evening, most of Jesus’ disciples were still so afraid of the Jewish authorities that they gathered together behind locked doors.  Jesus appeared in their midst and gave to them peace, joy, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
    • The living Lord comes to those who are locked behind doors of fear.
    • The living Lord comes to those who are locked behind doors of sorrow.
    • The living Lord comes to those who are locked behind doors of doubt.
    The living Lord can overcome whatever is locking out the peace and joy of God from your life!
  • Mar 24, 2024The Path of Palms
    Mar 24, 2024
    The Path of Palms
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    John 12:12-32 Two thousand years ago, Jesus decided to throw himself a parade.  It wasn’t an act of egotism; it was an act of obedience and love.  The Path of Palms led from the town of Bethany to Jerusalem by way of the Mount of Olives.  It was a journey of great significance.
    • It was the Path of Proclamation. (12:12-15)
    • It was the Path of Prophesy. (12:16)
    • It was the Path of Peril. (12:17-19, 23-24)
    • It was the Path of Power. (12:31-32)
    Will you follow the man who once entered Jerusalem on a donkey?
    The path of obedience and faith is the path to life. Choose to walk with Jesus!
     
  • Jan 7, 2024Be Amazed!
    Jan 7, 2024
    Be Amazed!
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    Luke 7:1-10 During his earthly ministry, people were often amazed at Jesus.  But there were also times when Jesus was amazed at people.  The gospel of Luke records how Jesus was amazed at the faith of a Roman centurion who came to him seeking healing for his servant.  Jesus used the centurion’s faith as a challenge to those who were standing around watching.  The story challenges our faith, as well! Three Important Questions:
    • Is Jesus amazed at my faith?
    • Is Jesus amazed at my lack of faith?
    • Is my faith helping anyone get healed?
  • Dec 31, 2023Making the Most of 2024
    Dec 31, 2023
    Making the Most of 2024
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    Ephesians 5:8-21 The Apostle Paul’s instructions to the believers in Ephesus still provide great wisdom for us today, especially as we contemplate the dawning of a new year.
    • Wake up! (v.14)
    • Be careful and wise! (v.15)
    • Make the most of every opportunity! (v.16)
    • Understand the Lord’s will! (v.17)
    • Be filled with the Holy Spirit! (v.18)
    • Encourage one another! (vv.19a & 21)
    • Praise the Lord! (vv.19b-20)
     
  • Dec 24, 2023Saving the Best for Last
    Dec 24, 2023
    Saving the Best for Last
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    Hebrews 1:1-4 Jesus has the best Proclamation.  “But in these last days, He has spoken to us by His Son…”  Jesus has the best Position.  “...whom He appointed heir of all things …” Jesus has the best Power.  “...and through whom He made the universe.” Jesus is the best Picture.  “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being ...” Jesus has the best Purpose.  “He...provided purification for sins …”
  • Oct 22, 2023Romans 12
    Oct 22, 2023
    Romans 12
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    Romans 12

    And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

    Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other. In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. 14 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. 15 Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. 16 Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! 17 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. 18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. 19 Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge;  I will pay them back,” says the Lord.

    20 Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them.  If they are thirsty, give them something to drink.  In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.”

    21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.

  • Oct 15, 2023Who is Living in Your Head Rent-Free?
    Oct 15, 2023
    Who is Living in Your Head Rent-Free?
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    “When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it.  Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’  When it arrives, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.  Then it goes and takes seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there.  And the final condition of that person is worse than the first.”  — Luke 11:24-26