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Entrance Toward the Exit
Interrogative: What is Palm Sunday Fox NewsUSA TodayCNNBrittanica In this Holy Week, may God direct our thoughts and attention towards what matters most, Jesus Christ our King. Transition: Just I end with addressing ‘how Jesus Came to us’ let me go through this ‘Holy Week’ after His triumphant entry. On Day 2 Monday – Jesus…
Great Commission – Part 2
Matthew 28:18, Romans 10:14 Introduction: Final Instructions – The Great Commission – Part 2 Week 1 The Decline in America of both professing to be Christians, the Un-churched, and the De-churched. Reasons for Leaving Move To NEW COMMUNITY 25% I HAD OTHER pRIORITIES FOR MY TIME AND MONEY 15% I DIDN’T…
Final Instructions – The Great Commission Part 1
Matthew 28:18 Introduction: I want to spend some time here in March to address some of Jesus’ ‘Final Instructions.’ (I took into consideration our business meeting where again I was reminded that probably our weakest link in in 5 Core Values is Evangelism. Proselytization – to try to persuade someone to change their religious or…
Found Faithful
1 Corinthians 4:2 Matthew 25:14-23 Galatians 5:22-23 – Fruit of Spirit = ‘Faithfulness’ Hebrews 10:23 ‘Let us hold fast the confession/profession of our hope/faith without wavering, for He who promised is faithful’ (NKJ). NLT Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his…
Even Though
Romans 5:1-11 Romans: Considered Paul’s ‘Masterpiece.’ Context: Paul transitions/moves from the theme of having faith in God’s promises (4:18-25) to Enjoying what Righteousness Provides. Transition: The first verse of chapter 5 makes a resounding entrance. James 4:4, Enmity = hatred/hostility / Enemy Romans 5:1 ‘Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with…
Paul’s Greatest Secret
Philippians 4:10-20 Introduction: All of us love and have probably quoted Philippians 4:13 and 4:19 time and time again. The Promises of all strength and all provision. Beginning in verse 10, Paul ‘rejoices’ again over God’s blessings provisions, and providence (divine guidance or care) and His grace. Therefore, the apostle thanks God for the…
One Last Thing
Philippians 4:6-7 Introduction: Last week Philippians 3, this week Philippians 4. Philippians 4:6-7 ‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus’. (NKJ) μεριμνάω…
Anxiety Check
Philippians 4:6-7 Introduction: Last week Philippians 3, this week Philippians 4. Philippians 4:6-7 ‘Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus’. (NKJ)…
Christmas Season – Celebration
Mary’s Song – Luke 1:46-55 Introduction: What Is Mary’s Song? Of the four gospels, Luke’s is the only one to speak of Mary’s song. Her words are found in Luke 1:46-55. Mary is visiting with her cousin Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Upon that visit, Elizabeth asked in verse 43, “How could this…