A father was walking down the street with his two small sons, both of whom were crying loudly. A neighbor passing by inquired, “What’s the matter? Why all the fuss?” The father responded, “The trouble with these lads is what’s wrong with the world. One has a piece of candy and the other wants it!” This…

Galatians 5:14-2 1 A man was sitting at a stop light one morning. The lady in front of him was going through papers on the seat of her car, and when the light changed, she ignored the fact that it had turned green. She sat there until the light turned red again. So, the man behind her began screaming…

Welcome Good morning everyone, and to anyone watching or listening online good morning to you as well! Last week we began to look at chapter 4 of Ephesians and we saw a couple important things within the passage. We saw how our individual life, our individual walk, affects the unity of believers. We…

Begin the sermon by using a selfie stick... We started a new series last week talking about things that rob your joy. Last week was doubt, this week we are talking about selfishness. What do I mean by selfishness? Selfishness defined - A self-centred concern for oneself, without due regard to the needs…

Introduction: In the passage before us today Jesus proceeds to tell a parable about a dishonest manger. Although this manager is dishonest and serves as a bad example, Jesus uses his bad example to teach us some GOOD lessons. We see good and bad examples everyday. We need discernment to learn from the…

Have you ever wondered why so many people lose any joy they might have had in their lives?… even Christians? They start off great but fade … it’s like they sprang a leak and of o their joy leaked out. Tonight, we will look at what Paul says about How we can maintain our joy. Finally, my brothers, rejoice…

One year ago... One year ago, all of you were about to line up at the starting line. you had make mistakes in 2017 and you have learned from them. 2018 was going to be a new year with reniewed commitment and hope. The world counted down, 10,9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1!!! And you set off. And as your pastor I cheered…

March 7, 2012 By John Barnett Read, print and listen to this resource on our website www.DiscoverTheBook.org Open with me to James 4:14. As we enter this first Sunday of the New Year, we should each pause and reflect upon the brevity of our life; and how God wants us to live each day. “…whereas you do…

Sometimes we need to wake up from our slumber as Christians and turn back to God. How we receive God's correction in our lives determines our response to our sin. When God disciplines you, rejoice! You are His! Are we willing to receive God's conviction and let Him reset our lives to be right with Him again? If so, how?

The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical things is futile and dissatisfying.

Wisdom is the ability to have dominion over time. God has an appointed time for our breakthrough. When we spend time in the presence of God, having a personal relationship with God, we will be able to discern the times and seasons we are in. We will be able to redeem the time. Listen, as Pastor Julianna encourages us about the importance of time.

In last week’s passage, Jesus had been crucified... 31 Therefore, because it was the Preparation Day, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. 32 Then the…

If you have ever read all these self help books or listened to the self help speakers… they tell you that you can be and do anything that you put your mind to. If that were true, I would have been a major league baseball player… The problem is that I am not gifted nor am I talented enough to do that.…

There are two kings that are battling for control in our lives. One must die so that the other can rule. The gifts of the wise men were gifts for a King, and represent the gifts we can give to Jesus.

What does a mask do? It hinders our voice and vision A proper mask can protect you from certain dangers What does a mask NOT do? Most masks will not protect you or others from a virus A spiritual mask will not protect you from the outcome of sin Reasons why we wear a mask To hide our true identity To…

Don’t Be A Fool Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. We have been working our way through the Gospel of Luke for three summers now. Did you know that “Gospel” means “Good News”? I would say that…

Even subtle compromise betrays the goodness of God and endangers our legacy

Reading: “As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone. You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder, do not commit adultery,…

The idolatry of greed; Deep and surface idols

Introduction: Soon after becoming a Christian, a person discovers that living the Christian life is not a bed of roses. Actually it is quite a battle, with a real struggle against three foes: 1. An external enemy: the world 2. An internal enemy: the flesh 3. An infernal (hellish) enemy: the Devil John…