Sermons
Holy Spirit Power
Galatians 3: 1-9 The Forgotten Person of the Trinity (Series) Galatians 3:1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. Common sense in our faith. Galatians 3:2-5 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? 3 Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying…
Empty Not Empty
John 20:1-16 Tragedy or Triumph? (Easter Series) John 20:1-3 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2 So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” 3 So Peter and the…
Guess Who’s Coming?
Luke 19:37-44 Tragedy or Triumph? Luke 19:37-40 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” 40 “I…
Dipped and Filled
Dipped and Filled 1 Corinthians 12:13 and Ephesians 5:17-19 The Forgotten Person Of The Trinity (Series) 1 Corinthians 12:13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink. The baptism of the Holy Spirit happens at the moment of salvation and is not a special privilege for special Christians. Romans 8:9 You, however, are not in the realm of the…
Prophecies Origin
Prophecies Origin 2 Peter 1:19-21 The Forgotten Person Of The Trinity (Series) The New Testament gives one of the most explicit statements of the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. 2 Peter 1:19-21 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Above all,…
United But Unique
United But Unique Matthew 3:16-17 The Forgotten Person of the Trinity (Series) Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. The Spirit is God. Matthew 3:16-17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit…
Paul’s Partners in the Gospel
Paul’s Partners in the Gospel Colossians 4:2-18 No More Disappointments: Colossians (Series) Elder Jim Shedd Col 4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of…
Serving Jesus My Best Or ?
Serving Jesus My Best Or ? Colossians 3:1-14 No More Disappointments: Colossians (Series) Pastor Dick Andrews Colossians 3:1-4 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear…
Don’t Be Deceived
Don’t Be Deceived Colossians 2:1-15 No More Disappointments: Colossians (Series) Colossians 2:1-3 I want you to know how hard I am contending for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are…
Is Jesus enough?
Is Jesus Enough? Colossians 1:15-23 No More Disappointments: Colossians (Series) Colossians 1:15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Jesus’ relationship with the Father. John 14:8-9 Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9 Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show…
You Are Not Alone
You Are Not Alone Acts 23:1-11 Why Church? (Series) Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. All roads lead to Rome. Acts 23: (11) The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify in Rome.” The…
Passion and Purpose
Passion and Purpose Acts 20:17-25 Why Church? (Series) Acts 20:17 “From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.” Paul’s Zoom meeting. Acts 20:18-21 “When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. 19 I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my…
Freedom
Freedom Acts 15:1-18 Why Church? (Series) Acts 15:1 Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: “Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved.” Jesus and _______. Acts 15:2-5 This brought Paul and Barnabas into sharp dispute and debate with them. So Paul and Barnabas were appointed, along with some other believers, to go up to Jerusalem to see the apostles and elders about this question. 3 The…
True Fellowship
True Fellowship Acts 12: 1-17 Why Church? (Series) Acts 12:1-5 It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this met with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. 4 After arresting him, he put him in prison, handing him…
Motley Crew
Motley Crew Acts 10:9-48 Why Church? (Series) Acts 10:9-16 (15) 15 The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Redefining how we worship. Acts 10:9-16 (15) 15 The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” Redefining how we worship. __________________________________________________ Acts 10:23-29 (28) 28 He said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a…
News Awakens Hope
News Awakens Hope Luke 2:4-18 Christmas (Series) Luke 2:4-7 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth…