Discipleship

For the start of the year, we are reviewing the concepts and series we had previously covered. Today, we recap discipleship. Many claim Christ’s name, many claim to be his followers. (“Yes, I’m a ‘Christian!’”) But as many make that claim, we examine the difference between knowing of him. and knowing him. What is the […]

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The Original Christmas Carols: Simeon’s Song

As we head into the Christmas season, we look at the original Christmas Carols, the songs and psalms from scripture around Christ’s coming. This week we look at Simeon’s song, found in Luke 2:25-35. […]

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The Original Christmas Carols: The Angels’ Song

As we head into the Christmas season, we look at the original Christmas Carols, the songs and psalms from scripture around Christ’s coming. This week we look at the angels’ song, found in Luke 2:8-14. […]

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The Original Christmas Carols: Zachariah’s Song

As we head into the Christmas season, we look at the original Christmas Carols, the songs and psalms from scripture around Christ’s coming. This week we look at Zachariah’s Song, found in Luke 1. […]

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The Original Christmas Carols – Mary’s Song

As we head into the Christmas season, we look at the original Christmas Carols, the songs and psalms from scripture around Christ’s coming.   This week we look at Mary’s Song, found in Luke 1:26-56 […]

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A Humble Savior

Sermon text: Philippians 2:5-8 This week we begin the Advent season, and look at Christ’s coming, in the way he lowered himself to the level of humanity. Just as Christ gave of himself, and did not rely on any higher position- instead he sacrificed for humanity. WHat is it we have, and how can we […]

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Thankful for Victory

The Apostle Paul in his journeys and ministries founded and worked in many cities. He spent a great deal of effort working in the Church of Corinth, but received word of the struggles the congregation experienced. In dealing with the situation there, he experienced much distress and stress. Yet as he speaks to them, he […]

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Thankfulness in all things

Do we give thanks to God in all circumstances? Does our gratefulness go beyond reflection of past blessing, to forward hope? Are we willing to praise in times of trouble? God’s peace is meant to judge and subdue our heart, to overrule our own desires and anxieties, and foster true praise in all things. Thankfulness […]

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Thankfulness in Prayer

If we are thankful, what is the expression of this gratitude? Often, the expression starts with prayer. In prayer we express our wants and desires, but we should bring them before God, release them, and acknowledge all He has done.  We then should receive His will, leaving behind our desires and follow His. […]

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Thankfulness Defined

This week we examine the subject of thankfulness. What do scriptures teach us about our response to God’s grace and his favor? We look first at the way God instituted offerings of thanksgiving in the Old testament. Then we look at the book of Hebrews, and how we are to thank Him in the new […]

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