Encourage the saints about living in God’s purpose in us. 1. Scripture: Col 1:15-20 v16 For by Him ALL things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities – ALL things have been created through Him and finds its purpose in…

Today we will focus on how to make the most of the New Year. My title today is “How to get out of the ruts we can get stuck in” … So we can move ahead in faith. …get moving. We won't be successful at anything if we don't get mobile. Successful people are people of action. Paul was a man of action. Successful…

Facing a task as monumental as rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem and encouraging the people to do so is daunting in and of itself. Add to this the fact that Nehemiah’s work had to be done in the midst of opposition and it becomes even more so. Just about everything was against Nehemiah. He had to work…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Among the Kamba people of East Africa there persists an ancient legend. The story goes that the people of that region long ago were very embittered by death's merciless destruction. They sent messengers to all countries of the world to seek a place where death did not reign so they…

lass=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'>1) 12-28-08…SBC…PMPM Reflection of AM Sermon – Hebrews 10:19-25 Ø Christ’s ministry here on earth was for a purpose: Primary – to provide the free gift of salvation Secondary – that we might be converted and live in faith, hope and love (evidence of…

1) 12-7-08…AM…SBC 2) “A Divine Lawsuit” Micah 6:6-8 Introduction: Finish this statement · Don’t run in the halls/church · No shirt, no shoes no service · Brush your teeth and go to bed · Eat all of you vegetables Ø we are all familiar with requirements – school, workplace, public Ø Background: 1- the…

Intro – A pastor was driving home from an appointment late one night when he fell asleep at the wheel. Fortunately, he awoke just as he sideswiped a guardrail damaging his car, but not himself. When he got home his anxious wife asked, “What happened? Were you sleepy when you started to drive?” He replied,…

This week we will observe Valentine’s Day (a little reminder to the men). For some reason (our tax dollars at work), the US Census Bureau has the official statistics about this day of love. According to stats 65% of households exchange greeting cards (180 Million cards will be exchanged) 44% have a date…

Motivation is something we all need in order to accomplish anything in life. The little child is motivated to walk and to talk by the desire to be like those around them. Athletes are motivated by championships or by contract negotiations. People in business are motivated by profit or by a goal of service…

What drives you to live the Christian life. What is your motivation on a moment by moment basis to deny yourself and live for others?

SERIES: THE CHURCH IS NOT A BUSINESS! What Drives Us: Benefits or Blessings 2 Corinthians 4:15—5:21 What motivates Christians to live for Christ? 1. We bring ________________ to God when we bring ________________ to Jesus (2 Corinthians 4:15) 2. We view _____________ from an _____________________ perspective…

What Drives Us 1) We bring glory to God when we bring people to Jesus (2 Corinthians 4:15) Remember last week’s sermon, Luke 15, and what makes God happy? 2) We view life from an eternal perspective (2 Corinthians 4:16-18) The example of Moses, Hebrews 11:24-26 The example of people of faith, Hebrews…

By Pastor Glenn Pease The most famous twins in history were Chang and Eng, born in Siam in 1811. They toured Europe and America repeatedly. They became so well known that all twins whose bodies are physically connected have ever since been called Siamese twins. By their early thirty's they had traveled…

Intro – A student called up his mom one evening from college and asked her for some money. Mom said, "Sure, sweetie. I will send you some money with the economics book you left 2 weeks ago.” "Uh, oh yeah, I need the book, too,” responded the kid. So his Mom packaged the book along with two checks and…

By Pastor Glenn Pease Successful people almost always attribute their success, in large measure, to the influence and inspiration of some other person. Henry Ford tells of how he was in a period of uncertainty about building his gas engine. He was discouraged about it, and was letting the idea go dead…

1. Our Mission: The Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) 2. Our Motive: The Great Commandment (Matthew 22:36-40)

ss=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'>1) 3-6-08…AM…SBC“House Rules” Colossians 3:18-4:1 Introduction: Case Study (Case # 53 – Christian Counselor’s Casebook) 1- What is their greatest need at this point? Hope 2- How would a secular perspective attempt to meet this need? 3- How would you meet…

Select all the text in this box and paste your sermon here... The First Commandment Intro In any competition, race or contest, the goal is always to win, to obtain the first prize. The first one to break through the ribbon has won and the product that is the best gets awarded the first prize. Being first…

1) 4-20-08…AM…SBC 2) “Knowing an Unknowable God – Part 3” God’s Love 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction: (Piper’s introduction on T.U.L.I.P – Part 1 – see sermon audio file) 1- We live in a world that is constantly God-minimizing and God-ignoring and God-reshaping and God-denying 2- the doctrines the Bible are…

Christian Hedonism Forgive the Label, But Don't Miss the Truth Download: By John Piper January 1, 1995 (Read a condensed version of this article.) If you must, forgive me for the label. But don't miss the truth because you don't like my tag. My shortest summary of it is: God is most glorified in us when…

lass=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'>1) 10-19-08…AM…SBC 2) “The Misguided Mentor” John 3:1-21 Evangelism Emphasis Read John 3:1-21 Transition: Let’s look at the details of this amazing story… 1) Summary of Verses 1-15 A- Nicodemus v1 1- Who was he? – Pharisees a- Legalistic division of…

Your success in life is determine by the cost & value everything on earth there are cost & value- from the product to object to our life Main points: Our lives a) Job - are we looking at the cost? Or are we looking at the value of the job? b) Study c) Christian Life - Reading the Bible? - Speaking in…

Part 2 Sunday 8th March

Fear is a primary human motivator. We can all easily be controlled by it. Jesus was free from the tyranny of fear. He has overcome. It is His life which we enter into as His followers. He is able to set us free by His Spirit. LORD, let us be the free from the fear, the tyrant. Perfect Your love in us. Shared by Jason Stuart Percy at Refuge Christian Fellowship Tallahassee on Sunday, January 5, 2020.

1 Chronicles 11:10-25; 2 Samuel 23:8-23 A group of common everyday soldiers who decided to push the boundaries and go outside the norm to come to be known as David's MightyMen of Valor. Three areas where these men pushed the limits and accomplished amazing things for their king.