Power over Darkness
Romans 6:12-23 Introduction : One of Paul’s most identifiable themes that we as Christians can really relate to must do with Paul’s struggle to live as he’d like to, 100% of the time. Romans 7:18-19 , “And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. 1 I want to…
September 3, 2017 – “The Table”
Luke 24:13-34 Introduction : As we gather on this communion Sunday…. 1 Corinthians 11:23 “ For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said,…
August 20th – Follow the Star
Matthew 2:1-13 Introduction : I went to my local grocery store last Tuesday and found this! And how about this next picture? The reason I ask is because I have a Christmas text for all of you who just can’t wait any longer! Application : The saw/recognized something and someone special and they seek it…
August 13 – Salt with that Bread
Matthew 26:26-28 Introduction : Communion Sunday. This morning I want to speak about the message, the mission, the ministry and the members! ————————————————————— 3 Combined Sections of Scripture pieced together : Matthew 26 – Communion 2 Corinthians 5 – God’s Ambassadors Matthew 5 – Salt and Light —————————————————————- 2. The Message and Mission…
July 30 – Our Heritage
Psalm 127:3-5 Introduction : Since today I get the privilege of dedicating Dario, my grandson, and seeing that we had a report about kids camp, I want to spend our next moments on this theme…children! Psalm 127:3 , “Children are a heritage from the Lord…” The word is either heritage or gift depending on what…
July 22 – Can You See Anything
Mark 8:22-26 Introduction: Instant Mashed Potatoes Adults over the age of 50 will jump to say that the younger generations are lazy and have no work ethic. They pride themselves on their 100-hour workweeks with no breaks, their long walks to school and their written letters to loved ones. They tell us how much more…
July 16 – Resist
1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Introduction: God’s promise to us of His presence and delivering abilities regardless of hardship and difficulties has always been a source of comfort to all those who believe and hold to God’s Word. 1 Corinthians 10:13 , “ No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God…
“Sovereign Crossings” – July 8th
Mark 4:35-41 Introduction: Mark’s chapter 4 narrative of Jesus getting into a boat with his disciples and calming a storm is not a passage new to most. What more specifically I want to address is what I am calling “Sovereign Crossings.” Application : Life is full of transitions and some of those movements can be…