Jun 11, 2023
Getting Off The Bottle
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The New Testament writers saw the transition of little children off of milk and onto solid foods as an apt illustration of spiritual maturity.  But surprisingly, many believers were stunted in their spiritual growth.  This is certainly still true today!
  • Like the Corinthian Christians, to get on the path to spiritual growth we must first identify what is holding us back.
  • We must also understand the purpose and potential God has given to us.
  • Finally, we must learn reliance upon the power of God for all good things that happen in us and through us.
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  • Jun 11, 2023Getting Off The Bottle
    Jun 11, 2023
    Getting Off The Bottle
    Series: (All)
    The New Testament writers saw the transition of little children off of milk and onto solid foods as an apt illustration of spiritual maturity.  But surprisingly, many believers were stunted in their spiritual growth.  This is certainly still true today!
    • Like the Corinthian Christians, to get on the path to spiritual growth we must first identify what is holding us back.
    • We must also understand the purpose and potential God has given to us.
    • Finally, we must learn reliance upon the power of God for all good things that happen in us and through us.
  • Jun 4, 2023Blessings and Suffering
    Jun 4, 2023
    Blessings and Suffering
    Series: (All)
    Prayer is the key that unlocks the faith in our lives.  Go to God in prayer first!
  • May 28, 2023When Jesus Makes You Gasp!
    May 28, 2023
    When Jesus Makes You Gasp!
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    People surely gasped when Jesus touched a man with leprosy.  Luke 5:12-16 People surely gasped when Jesus called a tax collector to be a disciple.  Luke 5:27-32 People surely gasped when Jesus allowed a sinful woman to wash his feet with her hair.  Luke 7:36-39 Jesus knew something about himself that you and I sometimes forget.  Jesus is always more contagious than anything he touches!
  • Apr 16, 2023Our Hearts Burning Within Us
    Apr 16, 2023
    Our Hearts Burning Within Us
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    On the afternoon of the first Easter Sunday, two followers of Jesus were walking the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus.  Jesus began walking with them, but they didn’t immediately recognize him.  In a short time, Jesus was able to open their eyes and rekindle their faith.  After he left them, they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”  (Luke 24:32) How are we able to regain or maintain our spiritual fervor?
    • Spend time in the presence of the Living Lord.
    • Study the scriptures for inspiration and understanding.
    • Share with others the truths Christ has revealed.
    “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”  Romans 12:11
  • Feb 19, 2023The Garden
    Feb 19, 2023
    The Garden
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    The greatest purpose of life is for us to walk with God. The Garden of Eden - Genesis 2 & 3 The Tabernacle - Exodus 25 & Leviticus 16 The Tomb - John 20 The City - Revelation 21 & 22 The Cross - Luke 23
  • Feb 12, 2023What Happens When the Church Prays?
    Feb 12, 2023
    What Happens When the Church Prays?
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    Acts 4:23-31  When the church prays, the presence of God is perceived. “After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken.” (v.31a) When the church prays, the power of God is received. “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit…” (v.31b) When the church prays, the purpose of God is achieved. “...and spoke the word of God boldly.” (v.31c)
  • Jan 1, 2023Striving Toward God’s High Calling
    Jan 1, 2023
    Striving Toward God’s High Calling
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    Philippians 3:12-14 Today is the beginning of a new year!  Rather than getting caught up in stereotypical New Year’s resolutions, why don’t we study and apply what the Bible teaches about making a new start in life?  The Apostle Paul gives us some excellent guidance in his letter to the Philippian believers. We need an attitude of humility.  “Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect…”  (v.12a)
    We need the aspiration to grow.  “...but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (v.12b)
    We need to keep a singular focus.  “But one thing I do…” (v.13a) We need to leave the past in the past.  “Forgetting what is behind…” (v.13b) We need to set our sight on the future God has in store!  “I press on toward the goal…” (v.14)
  • Dec 25, 2022A Shepherd for the Shepherds
    Dec 25, 2022
    A Shepherd for the Shepherds
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    Luke 2:8-20 Perhaps we all tend to identify with the shepherds of the nativity story because they were just common, ordinary people like us.  It was to them that the angels first announced the birth of the Savior, sending them to find the Christ Child in a manger in Bethlehem.  Their hearts were filled with wonder, but there was much they did not yet understand about that precious baby. They didn’t know the child sleeping in a manger was also a Lamb.
    • John 1:29
    • Revelation 5:12
    They also didn’t know that he would be a Shepherd.
    • John 10:14   
    Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God sent into the world to save us from our sins.  He is also the Good Shepherd who came to seek and save us.
    Are you ready to follow him today?
  • Nov 20, 2022Forget Not All His Benefits
    Nov 20, 2022
    Forget Not All His Benefits
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    Psalm 103:1-5 The Benefit of Forgiveness (v. 3a) The Benefit of Healing (v. 3b) The Benefit of Redemption (v. 4a) The Benefit of Fulfillment (v.5a) The Benefit of Renewal (v. 5b)
  • Nov 13, 2022Reaching the Unreached
    Nov 13, 2022
    Reaching the Unreached
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    “How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?  And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?  And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?  And how can they preach unless they are sent?  As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.’”   Romans 10:14-15