SERMONS
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Lord have mercy!
How do Grace and Mercy work? How do they work together? What is Mercy and how does it connect to Jesus, our Great High Priest.
Grace that sustains
Grace saves us, it sets us free, AND it sustains us! This is why grace is so important. We need it everyday!!!
Grace that sets us free
Grace isn't just a part of our eternal salvation, but it's about our immediate freedom here on earth. Grace helps in our time of struggle. Grace meets us where we are at. Grace gives us freedom instead of bondage.
What is grace and why is it so important?
We are starting a new series today, and it's all about Grace! Grace is absolutely essential to our Christian life, our salvation and our freedom. Without Grace, this just doesn't work. So, what is it? And why is it so important?
Where do we go from here?
As we wrap up this series, we have to ask, "Where do we go from here?" We've talked about this "kingdom", God's rule and reign, His authority, the King's Domain... What now?
Will you be faithful?
Matthew 25 actually contains three parables from Jesus. The second is about three servants who are given charge of their masters finances while being gone on a trip. The lesson? What we do with what we've been given makes all the difference!
Are you prepared?
Jesus tells a story in Matthew 25 that asks a very pointed question: Are You Prepared? It's a question we need to ask often. Are we prepared? Are we paying attention? Are we doing what we need to do today for what we are called to do tomorrow?
Where our focus lies
The Kingdom is looking for you, are you looking for the Kingdom? Jesus said the Kingdom is like a merchant looking ....but also, the Kingdom is a treasure, we should be seeking to find.
The search
The Kingdom is looking for you, are you looking for the Kingdom? Jesus said the Kingdom is like a merchant looking ....but also, the Kingdom is a treasure, we should be seeking to find.
The kingdom invitation
We are all invited. Do we all accept the invitation? To enjoy a gift you must receive it, accept it, but to do that, you must make a choice that you want the gift. We are all invited…
Enter & see
Jesus talked about two aspects of our interaction with the Kingdom very often. To Enter and to See the Kingdom. One is our Position, one is our Experience!
The Kingdom of God
Jesus talked about the Kingdom of God often. He even said it was WHY he was sent to earth. Seems pretty important! In this new series we will be looking at what the Kingdom is, what it means and how, as Jesus said, we can See and Enter the Kingdom!
Gifts to equip!
Some of the gifts are meant to help others be equipped to find their gifts, find their purpose and use their gifts. Some are to help train and equip believers. Some love to study, some don't. Some love to teach, others don't feel like they can. All of us have gifts and it is our opportunity to learn how to use them for the benefit of the body of Christ and the glory of God!
Which are the best of the best?
What's the best gift? Is there a Best Gift? Maybe not, although Paul was convinced we should pursue Prophecy the most, but there was a reason for that, and the answer is found in some of the other gifts. Join us as we continue our journey through the Gifts of the Spirit!
Are these gifts practical or spiritual?
Some gifts seem more practical in nature. They involve physical things to do rather than what we might consider spiritual things. But is that really the case? Is a physical duty in the service of God any less spiritual than a religious duty, a spiritual duty? The bible says we should work as unto the Lord. It also says that every part is needed, no part can be left out, no gift, no talent left out. So, every part is needed, every person is needed, and everyone is to do their part to serve God by serving people, regardless of how practical, spiritual or otherwise the gift may seem!
Healing & Miracles
We've been given faith to believe. Primarily for the salvation found in Jesus Christ, our Hope! But also for the life, the blessing and the gifts that God gives. The Bible says that Jesus bore our sins on the cross, and our sickness through the wounds that were inflicted on him. He was bruised and beaten so we could be free!
And God gives the gift of healing and miracles as gifts of the Spirit. What could it look like if we pursued those spiritual gifts? To pray and see healing! To believe and see miracles!
The gift of faith
We have all been given a measure of faith. That's what the bible says, but, there are some who are gifted with the gift of faith. A special ability to believe beyond doubt. And what's the purpose? To help others believe as well! The gifts are outward focused to encourage and build up the body of Christ!
…especially the ability to prophecy
The purpose of the gifts is to build up the church. The gifts are for the benefit of others, not our own. We are meant to be outwardly focused! Today we're talking about the gift of Prophecy, which is an incredible gift, and we are encouraged to all be asking for this gift from God!
An introduction to the gifts of the Spirit
Now that we understand the Spirit of God is in us, never leaving us, and wants to continually fill us with his power and presence, what do we do? What's the purpose? Is there more?
The Bible says God has given each of us gifts for a specific purpose.