Jun 16, 2024
Cracked Cisterns
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Jeremiah 2:1-13 Abandoning God - Verses 2, 8, 5 Digging Cisterns - Verses 10-13  
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  • Jun 16, 2024Cracked Cisterns
    Jun 16, 2024
    Cracked Cisterns
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    Jeremiah 2:1-13 Abandoning God - Verses 2, 8, 5 Digging Cisterns - Verses 10-13  
  • Jun 9, 2024Too Good a Secret to Keep
    Jun 9, 2024
    Too Good a Secret to Keep
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    Mark 1:40-45  It doesn’t seem unusual that Jesus healed a man with leprosy.  What’s surprising to us is his instruction to the man following the miracle.  He told him not to tell anyone!  Jesus certainly had his reasons for such an unusual command, but for the newly healed fellow it was too good a secret to keep.  Why did he immediately share the news with others?
    • The secret involved a change too obvious.
    • The secret involved a change too important.
    • The secret involved a change too amazing!
    That man spread the news of Jesus’ love and power even when told not to.  Knowing his heart, I believe it was an easy sin for Jesus to forgive.  We, on the other hand, often stay silent even though we’ve been instructed to share.  Shouldn’t the good news of a loving Savior be overflowing from us?
  • Jun 2, 2024The Unshaken Kingdom
    Jun 2, 2024
    The Unshaken Kingdom
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  • May 26, 2024Shaken, AND Stirred!
    May 26, 2024
    Shaken, AND Stirred!
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    Acts 16 - Being shaken stirs us to: 
    • Do nothing or withdraw
    • Become angry or blame others
    • Tough it out
    • Seek the world's guidance
    • Seek God's guidance
  • May 19, 2024Three Cheers!
    May 19, 2024
    Three Cheers!
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    “The Three Cheers of Jesus” Many people live their lives full of despair and hopelessness.  They are missing out on the joy of the Lord.  This is probably true for most of us at some time or another.  But Jesus provides what we need to live life abundantly.  This morning, let’s consider three times when Jesus told people to “Be of good cheer!”
    1. The Cheer of Christ’s Forgiveness   (Matthew 9:1-8)
    2. The Cheer of Christ’s Presence   (Mark 6:47-51)
    3. The Cheer of Christ’s Victory   (John 16:33)
  • May 12, 2024Abigail: A Portrait of Wisdom
    May 12, 2024
    Abigail: A Portrait of Wisdom
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    1 Samuel 25 On this Mother’s Day, we take a look at a woman whose extraordinary courage and wisdom benefitted two very important, but hot-headed, men—her husband Nabal and the soon-to-be king of Israel, David. Wisdom means keeping your head when others are losing theirs. Wisdom means keeping your commitments even when it’s not easy. Wisdom means keeping your faith even when things look hopeless.
  • Mar 31, 2024Discovering Easter While Behind Locked Doors
    Mar 31, 2024
    Discovering Easter While Behind Locked Doors
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    John 20:19-22 On Resurrection Sunday morning, angels rolled back the stone from the door of Jesus’ tomb to reveal that it was empty!  They shared with the faithful women that He was alive, and Jesus proved it by appearing to Mary Magdalene and others during the day.  But in the evening, most of Jesus’ disciples were still so afraid of the Jewish authorities that they gathered together behind locked doors.  Jesus appeared in their midst and gave to them peace, joy, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
    • The living Lord comes to those who are locked behind doors of fear.
    • The living Lord comes to those who are locked behind doors of sorrow.
    • The living Lord comes to those who are locked behind doors of doubt.
    The living Lord can overcome whatever is locking out the peace and joy of God from your life!
  • Mar 24, 2024The Path of Palms
    Mar 24, 2024
    The Path of Palms
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    John 12:12-32 Two thousand years ago, Jesus decided to throw himself a parade.  It wasn’t an act of egotism; it was an act of obedience and love.  The Path of Palms led from the town of Bethany to Jerusalem by way of the Mount of Olives.  It was a journey of great significance.
    • It was the Path of Proclamation. (12:12-15)
    • It was the Path of Prophesy. (12:16)
    • It was the Path of Peril. (12:17-19, 23-24)
    • It was the Path of Power. (12:31-32)
    Will you follow the man who once entered Jerusalem on a donkey?
    The path of obedience and faith is the path to life. Choose to walk with Jesus!
     
  • Jan 7, 2024Be Amazed!
    Jan 7, 2024
    Be Amazed!
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    Luke 7:1-10 During his earthly ministry, people were often amazed at Jesus.  But there were also times when Jesus was amazed at people.  The gospel of Luke records how Jesus was amazed at the faith of a Roman centurion who came to him seeking healing for his servant.  Jesus used the centurion’s faith as a challenge to those who were standing around watching.  The story challenges our faith, as well! Three Important Questions:
    • Is Jesus amazed at my faith?
    • Is Jesus amazed at my lack of faith?
    • Is my faith helping anyone get healed?
  • Dec 31, 2023Making the Most of 2024
    Dec 31, 2023
    Making the Most of 2024
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    Ephesians 5:8-21 The Apostle Paul’s instructions to the believers in Ephesus still provide great wisdom for us today, especially as we contemplate the dawning of a new year.
    • Wake up! (v.14)
    • Be careful and wise! (v.15)
    • Make the most of every opportunity! (v.16)
    • Understand the Lord’s will! (v.17)
    • Be filled with the Holy Spirit! (v.18)
    • Encourage one another! (vv.19a & 21)
    • Praise the Lord! (vv.19b-20)