Scripture: Luke 3:1-20 Main Idea: We should prepare our hearts for Jesus' reign through true repentance Before new homes can be built, the ground has to be leveled. Hadley and I moved into our neighborhood before it was complete. We watched heavy machinery cut trees down, moved massive amounts of land, and flattened the red … Continue reading The Importance Of Repentance
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Ambassadors of Reconciliation
Sermon Date: January 5th, 2024 Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 A new year is a good time to dream. I want to read more books, spend less time on my phone, and spend more time with my family and friends. I'm sure most of you have also been setting New Year's goals and are already working … Continue reading Ambassadors of Reconciliation
Receive Forgiveness From Jesus (Matthew 9:2)
And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." Matthew 9:2 ESV The word had spread around town that Jesus was a miracle worker. So, the paralytic man's friends got to work. … Continue reading Receive Forgiveness From Jesus (Matthew 9:2)
See Trials As Pure Joy (James 1:2-4)
2Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.James 1:2-4 This verse doesn't make sense. How am I supposed to have joy … Continue reading See Trials As Pure Joy (James 1:2-4)
Is faith in God blind?
Faith is another word for trust. We have faith when we get on an airplane that the plane and pilot are safe for travel. We place our faith in God when we trust that he is there and will be true to his promises. The author of Hebrews defines faith this way: Now faith is … Continue reading Is faith in God blind?
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