Out of the Frying Pan

This week we look at the story of the Israelites in the desert, as they go without water for three days. They begin to complain… what was it they were expecting? What was it God wanted from them? What is it we expect? What is it we depend on God for? […]

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Before and After

This week we look at contrasts. How did the Israelites cry out before their exodus? How did they cry out after? As God worked, and revealed Himself, how did they begin to understand God? How have we changed our perspective? What have we been freed from? What can we celebrate, now that God has delivered […]

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Watch With Me

We look this week at how God revealed himself through the plagues in Egypt, and finally through the crossing of the Red Sea. We see how Israel goes from crying out, to crying out to the Lord, to finally fearing Him. Israel is freed from Egypt’s system. Do we still rely on the World’s system, […]

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The Finger of God

Sermon passage: Exodus 6:6-9 When Moses is sent to free Israel, he asks who he should say has sent him. God wanted His people and all of Egypt to know who He was, by experience. God called Israel to commit to him, and away from the idols of their life. Are we ready, and willing […]

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God Heard Their Cry

This week we look at the story of the Israelites in Egypt. What is it the Israelites experienced in Egypt? What did they believe? What did God want from them? What do we depend on? What do we think will satisfy, provide, or fulfill us? […]

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Join the Story

When we see a play, the setting, backdrop, and details add understanding to the story. What background, and settings do we need to know to better understand scripture? How is it we view the world, and in contrast how did the writers of scripture view it? Who did they write to, and what were the […]

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An Unlikely Answer

This week we look at both Elijah, and John the baptist. We look at both prophets’ time of glory, then their time of questioning. What is it these men said? What is it they expected? How did God answer them? […]

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An Unlikely King

This week we look at the legacy of three kings. One, renowned and respected, ushering in peace and development. Another, was known for his eloquence, thirst for power, and ruthlessness.  The last was born into poverty and obscurity, and mingled with those who were overlooked and despised. As we look back, the legacy is not […]

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An Unlikely Announcement

Sermon text: Matthew 1 / Luke 1   This week look at two baby announcements. How is it that John the Baptist’s birth was promised? How did his parents react? How was Jesus’ birth announced? How did Mary respond? […]

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An Unlikely Lineage

Sermon text: Matthew 1:1-6 This week we look at the family tree that Matthew recounts of the Messiah. We look at the biblical stories of the unlikely inclusions. Why did Matthew mention these in his account? What is it God is trying to tell us through Matthew, and through the accounts of these people? […]

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