Our church family here is a loving, close-knit group of Christians trying our best to live for Christ. We’re not perfect, of course, but we’re striving each day to let God’s Word be our guide for everything we do—in everyday life, at work, at school, at church. . . everywhere. Many of us come from different backgrounds, and we work in various fields, but we share a common love for Jesus Christ and His church and look for opportunities to share that love with others. Maybe you’ve realized the ...
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Scriptures Referenced 2 Timothy 2:15Acts 17:10–12Job 38:24Isaiah 51:6Psalm 8:8Ecclesiastes 1:7Ecclesiastes 11:3Amos 9:6Job 38:16Genesis 6:15Genesis 7:20Romans 1:20Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced 2 Peter 1:20–21Matthew 24:352 Samuel 23:2Ephesians 3:3–52 Timothy 3:15–17Hebrews 2:3–4Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced 2 Peter 1:161 John 1:1Romans 1:20Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Genesis 1:1Colossians 1:16–17Isaiah 45:18 Scientific Evidence Richard Feynman, a Nobel Prize winner said, “Why nature is mathematical is a mystery…The fact that there are rules at all is a kind of miracle The existence of a great engineer who planned the universe is the only logical explanation, for the precise and consistent …
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Scriptures Referenced Revelation 2:10Revelation 3:211 Peter 1:3–4 10 Persecutions of Roman Emperors Nero’s Persecution Persecuted Christians by accusing them of arson which caused the great fire of Rome, which was of his own doing. Executed Christians were used as food for beast or as torches to light up outdoor party venues. Most of these persecut…
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Scriptures Referenced Mark 2:5Mark 2:1–2Mark 2:3-12Romans 12:15James 2:14–16Por David Szostek
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Some StatisticsWorld Population 8,178,983,374 World Birth Rates 4.3 births per second260 births per minute.(374,400 will be BORN today.) World Death Rates 2 people die every second120 people die per minute.(172,800 people will DIE today…) Scriptures Referenced John 17:20-21Luke 24:44-47Isaiah 53:6 Conclusion If we “Won’t Go” to the Lost, 2 people w…
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Taught live Sunday, September 22, 2024 Story of a missionary journey to Kenya with the Walk4Water program of Healing Hands International.Por Matt Perry
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Why Soul Winning Matters The Devil is a liar,Eternity is forever,Jesus commands it and partook of proclaiming the Gospel.God wants everyone to have the opportunity to be in His Kingdom/Church. Scriptures Referenced Mark 1:14–152 Corinthians 4:4Matthew 25:462 Peter 3:9John 8:31Mark 10:451 Corinthians 15:3Matthew 16:18Mark 9:1Luke 14:23Mark 16:15–16E…
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 21:25Colossians 3:17Matthew 16:15John 8:24Matthew 16:16John 3:1–2Matthew 16:17Matthew 16:18Isaiah 28:161 Corinthians 3:11Matthew 16:19Por David Szostek
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Question: In the sermon on the mount, Jesus Said, “judge not” (Matt 7:1) but later He Said, “judge righteous judgement” (John 7:24). Explain please. Opening: 3 keys to unlocking a puzzling passage are: context, context and context. A. Exegete—what it meant, Hermeneutics—what it means. B. Matt 7:1-3 suggests a negative connotation for “Judging”. C. …
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Introductory Observation What do you think of Religious Traditions?The Greek term translated “tradition” refers to a body of precepts or practices handed down orally or in writing.All religious groups, including ours, have more or less distinctive traditions. Scriptures Referenced Mark 7:1-13Colossians 2:82 Thessalonians 3:61 Corinthians 11:23-251 …
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 25:422 Corinthians 9:6–7Matthew 6:24James 4:17Galatians 6:6–72 Thessalonians 1:7–9Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced John 3:16Lamentations 3:22John 17:24bGenesis 2:16–17Leviticus 17:11Hebrews 9:22 Steps to Salvation You Must Hear the Word.Believe that He is God and a rewarder of those who seek Him.Repent of your sins. Confess Jesus as Lord and Savior.Be Baptized for the forgiveness of your sins.Remain Faithful, Loving and Consistent in your …
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Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 2:1–5Ecclesiastes 8:1Ecclesiastes 7:20-22Ecclesiastes 7:23–242 Timothy 3:13–172 Timothy 2:15Proverbs 2:1–5Romans 11:33Romans 13:1–2Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 28:6Proverbs 28:7Proverbs 28:91 Peter 3:12Psalm 66:18Isaiah 1:10–17Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 28:1Proverbs 28:2Hosea 4:1–3Proverbs 28:3Proverbs 28:4Colossians 2:8Proverbs 28:5Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 23:13-36John 2:15John 6:53-55John 6:60-61John 6:66Romans 6:1-4Por Jim Fussell
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Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 14:16–17Proverbs 29:22Proverbs 30:33Proverbs 29:20Proverbs 19:19Proverbs 16:32Proverbs 15:23Proverbs 14:29Proverbs 20:3Proverbs 19:11Proverbs 15:1Proverbs 15:18James 1:19–20Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 3:5-6Proverbs 3:7Romans 12:16Job 38:1–3Judges 21:25Psalm 119:105John 6:38Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Isaiah 41:131 Corinthians 15:331 Timothy 4:16Matthew 11:28–29Revelation 3:15–16Colossians 3:23Mark 10:28–30Proverbs 4:1–4Por David Szostek
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God’s Wisdom is Practical.God’s Wisdom is Enlightening.God’s Wisdom is Moral.God’s Wisdom brings Answers. Scriptures Referenced Proverbs 1:1-6Proverbs 1:7Isaiah 8:13Ecclesiastes 12:13Psalm 33:18Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced John 3:161 Corinthians 13:1–7Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Hebrews 2:9Psalm 8:9Psalm 9:1-2Psalm 34:1-3Psalm 113:1-3Psalm 122:1Hebrews 12:28–29 Observations Cell Phone usage(Checking Emails, Text messaging, playing Games)Not singing or partially paying attention.(if you are a member of the church, you MUST participate in the worship of God, you are a participant not an observer).Bringi…
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Scriptures Referenced Romans 13:1-2Ephesians 5:22–25Ephesians 1:22–23Colossians 1:181 Peter 5:1–4Hebrews 13:171 Timothy 3:1 Greek Terms Defined Elder = presbuteros; defined an older man, one experienced in life.Pastor, Shepherd = poimēn; defined as one who protects those in his care; a shepherd cares for, Spiritually feeds, and protects the flock.O…
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Scriptures Referenced John 19:25Mark 16:9Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced 1 John 5:11–12Revelation 20:15Matthew 25:41Matthew 25:46John 14:6 John 8:24Matthew 7:21Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Acts 2 : 41–471 John 1 : 3–71 Corinthians 1:9Ephesians 4:31 Corinthians 1:10Acts 2:47John 13:35Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Acts 2:38-39Matthew 28:18–20Ephesians 3:3–5Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 3:1-2 Matthew 4:17Matthew 10:7 Mark 9:1 Acts 1:8Acts 2:1-4 Colossians 1:13Acts 2:47Matthew 16:18–191 Corinthians 15:22–24Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Acts 1:9–11Daniel 7:13–14Colossians 1:13–14John 18:36–37Matthew 16:18–19Daniel 2:44Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 16:21Matthew 27:62–64Acts 2:33–36Luke 24:44–49Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 26:36Matthew 26:55–56Isaiah 53:7Luke 23:34Mark 10:45Mark 15:33John 10:17-18Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Mark 4:26–29Matthew 10:341 John 5:41 Corinthians 15:57–58Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 7:24–29Matthew 7:241 John 5:3Acts 5:29Luke 6:46Matthew 7:25Matthew 12:46–501 Corinthians 3:10–11Philippians 2:10–12Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Luke 13:1-9Romans 7:4John 15:8Hebrews 10:24–27Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced 1 Corinthians 2:151 Corinthians 5:12–13Galatians 1:81 John 4:1Galatians 2:11Matthew 18:15John 7:24Matthew 7:15–16Matthew 7:1–4James 1:22-24Matthew 7:5Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 5:20Matthew 5:27-28Proverbs 6:252 Peter 2:14Job 31:1Matthew 5:29Matthew 5:30Matthew 16:26Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 5:21-26Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 5:9Romans 12:18Romans 14:192 Timothy 2:22Hebrews 12:14Matthew 5:102 Timothy 3:12Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 5:7Matthew 5:8Ephesians 1:18Romans 1:21Romans 2:5Matthew 12:34Matthew 23:23-28Hebrews 12:14Proverbs 4:23–271 Peter 4:2Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Matthew 5:1-122 Corinthians 7:10Por David Szostek
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Scripture Referenced Luke 19:1-10Por Andrew Arbuckle
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Scriptures Referenced Acts 1:8Romans 12:4–82 Timothy 2:1–21 Peter 3:15Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Galatians 2:201 Peter 2:1–2Hebrews 5:12Ephesians 4:15–16Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Acts 1:1-11John 16:28John 20:17Matthew 4:17Daniel 7:13-14John 14:16-17John 16:7Acts 2:32-33Acts 1:11Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced 2 Corinthians 9:15Romans 6:23Ephesians 2:8Colossians 1:16Isaiah 53:5Isaiah 53:10–12John 1:29Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced 1 Kings 8:56Galatians 3:15–18Micah 5:2Matthew 2:1–6Isaiah 7:14Luke 1:26–38Matthew 1:18–25Isaiah 9:6John 1:1John 1:14–15Por David Szostek
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Scriptures Referenced Ephesians 4:28Luke 3:9Galatians 6:9–101 Thessalonians 5:11Colossians 3:12–15Galatians 5:22–23 Four Types of Love Phileo: love which speaks of “affectionate regard, or friendship,” usually between best friends.Agape: This love keeps on loving even when the one being loved is unresponsive, unkind, unlovable, and unworthy. It is …
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Scriptures Referenced Psalm 119:105Hebrews 4:12Romans 15:4Colossians 1:16Matthew 28:18–20Romans 10:172 Thessalonians 2:11-12Por David Szostek
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