Our Identity in Christ – Psalm 21

What is your true identity? Are you an enemy of God or friend of God? Identity Shift My former identity would be made know and put to flight. As as enemy of God I should have been consumed by God’s wrath. Instead of being destroyed, I have been made glad with the joy of God’s […]

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Three Things to Learn About the Will of God Plan Purpose Particulars (Colossians 1:9-14) Actions: Bearing Fruit in Every Good Work (9) Awareness: Growing in the Knowledge of God (10) Attitude A: Strengthened with All Power (11) Attitude B: Joyfully Giving Thanks (12-14) Sermon by Pastor Rob Lemon Sunday, January 31, 2021

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Three Things to Learn About the Will of God (Colossians 1:9-10) Plan (Colossians 1:9) Purpose (Colossians 1:10) Particulars God wants each of us personally to have a deep and thorough wisdom and understanding of his will that will energize our lives and decisions. If I know the plan I can live out God’s purpose for […]

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The Gospel is the Center – Colossians 1:5-6

The Gospel is what Jesus has done for us. It is Good News. It was th main message of the book of Acts and the early church. Is the Word of Truth Is about God’s grace Is for everyone in the world Is affecting people all over the world. Generates Faith, Hope and Love Is […]

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Introduction to Colossians

How Error Gets Into the Church 1. From Inside the Church Someone doesn’t like a doctrine or teaching, so change it. Someone attempts to find a new and innovative way to understand the Bible and the church. 2. From Outside the Church False Teachers Con Men False Prophets Immoral Lifestyle Truth and faithfulness to the […]

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Sovereign Over Us

Sovereignty (defined) God determines the outcome of all things according to His own wise purpose God controls and guides all history for His Glory and our good. He has absolute authority and rule over his creation Sovereign Over Us Acknowledge Accept Act Sermon by Fred Shumake Sunday, January 3, 2021

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After Christmas, Then What? – Luke 2:19-24

What should we do AFTER Christmas? Treasure up / ponder these truths Get to know Jesus Glorify God for what we have heard Tell people the good news Obey Wait for his return Christmas is only the beginning. Jesus went on to learn and grow and carry his cross. We also must learn and grow […]

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Why did Jesus Come? (Part II) – Matthew 10:34-36

How can the Prince of Peace bring division? – Luke 12:51-53 Peace with God (Romans 5:1) Peace in Circumstances (Philippians 4:6-7) Peace in Relationships (Galatians 5:22) Peace for eternity (Isaiah 9:7) Daily Peace (Isaiah 26:3) Christians should realize that Christ brings division. There are two sides: For Jesus Against Jesus Sermon by Pastor Rob Lemon […]

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Why Did Jesus Come? (Part I) – Matthew 5:17-18

He came to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law… (Galatians 4:4) God’s Word is Important! I fill the teaching of OT with color and drama. I am pictured throughout the Old Testament. […]

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