I want to remind you of five greatest gifts that we must claim this Christmas. All these five gifts are packaged to gather in one precious gift wrapping known as Emmanuel. You must claim these five gifts because it is what makes life meaningful and worth living. Let's unpack what's in Emanuel.

(Sorry for the recording this week, a little muffled) Today Pastor Chase kicks off our new sermon series titled "Design for Discipleship. " This week we explore four truths that explain why God cares for us. Grab your Bible and follow along!

Reading Psalm 61 From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:2 (NIV) I. We call from a Distance A. We feel Lost and confused 1. We sometimes find ourselves at the ends of the earth — at least our earth. a. From the edges…

Looking beyond the veil means more than just observing what's in there. If you can see things beyond the veil of flesh, it simply means that you have entered into that place!

By Pastor Glenn Pease An atheist and a Christian were debating the value of prayer, and the atheist said, "I never pray." The Christian said, "But you must have prayed at sometime in your life." "Yes," he admitted. "I did pray once. I was on a hunting trip in the Yukon and got separated from my party.…

2 KINGS 2:1-11 We learnt of the call of Elisha in 1Kings 19:19-21. God’s call came to Elisha through Elijah’s action: “cast his mantle upon him” [19:19]. § Elisha responds with obedience: “he left the oxen and ran after Elijah…” [19:20]. § Elisha’s commitment was whole-hearted and permanent: We hear…

We can always count on the Lord's: 1. provision (vs. 1-8; 10). 2. presence (vs. 9-10). 3. peace (vs. 9). 4. protection (vs. 10). 5. plan for our lives (vs. 11).

Review The Exodus parallels the Christian’s journey from bondage to freedom. When we choose to follow God, Satan fights harder to keep us enslaved. We learn to trust, obey, and follow God through difficult wilderness times. God wants to be with us, intimately part of our daily lives. Follow the Leader…

Hungry For A Holy God Revelation 4:8-11 describes the worship of God who sits on His throne. Verse 10 tells us that the 24 elders will fall down before him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him forever and ever (cf. Rev 4:8-11). Revelation 5: 7 also describes the 24 elders falling down before…

God shows up... 1. So don't get distracted (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect God to work in your everyday life (vs. 3). 3. Trust God to guide you (vs. 4-6). 4. Point other people to Jesus (vs. 7).

Elijah and Elisha 14. We come now to the end of the story of Elijah! His departure; the transition from Elijah to Elisha. Let’s turn to 2 Kings chapter 2. [P] In the introduction to this series, if you can remember that far back!, I said that “Elijah” means “ יהוה is God ” – and that has been the issue…

Open your Bibles to Matthew 1 Let’s read from... Matthew 1:18-25 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19 And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling…

We desire a place of security The thought of being homeless is incredibly unsettling. Some of us here have been in the situation where we had to be out of the place where we were living and didn’t have anything definite lined up next. Now a motel for a few nights is probably something which can be arranged,…

Worship The Lord Your God Knowing God through His Word is the only unshakable foundation of the Christian life. Learning from Him. Receiving from Him. Desiring Him more eagerly than your necessary food. Let nothing distract us from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Jesus that is based on knowing…

I have been preaching from the life of Joshua about principles for living a victorious life. Joshua knew somethings about victory. We can see it when we read of the many battles that were won during the campaign to take the promised land. Each of these principles that we are pulling from scripture are…

Moses is given a tremendous and burdensome task in Ex 3:7-10. It was task that even the boldest of leaders would fear. Exodus 3:11-4:17 describes the fear and excuses of Moses, but also the tremendous answer of God. What does God from a burning bush tell Moses to give him the courage to confront Pharaoh and deliver Israel out of Egypt. Exodus 3:11-12 begins with Moses overzealous humility – I am a nobody.

Introduction Today is our communion Sunday. Explain how it is different. PRAY This year we are working our way through Psalm 23 . We are taking it one small piece at a time. Today we arrive at the beginning of verse 4. Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,…

Reading: Deuteronomy 31:1-8 and Hebrews 13:1-8 The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” Deut. 31:8 (NIV) I. Heading into the Unknown A. Where will ‘99 Take us? 1. What might happen this year? a. This might…

Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8 Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” Isaiah 6:8 (NIV) I. I See the Lord A. He is on the Throne 1. I’ll never forget that day. a. I had heard God speak before and preached His message. b. But this…

At Farm Hill Church, we want to be known as a church “Where the Presence of God is Present.” When people walk through the doors, or when they drive up in the parking lot, or even when they just drive by or walk by on the road, that they can feel that there is something different about this place. That they can sense the power and the anointing of the Holy Ghost. That they can sense that there are some people here who are passionate about Knowing Jesus and Making Jesus Known. That they are drawn to this place, like a moth to a flame. Not because of who we are, but because of who Jesus is, what He has done for us, and what He can do for them! And because the true fire of the Holy Ghost is here! Not a fake fire! But a true fire! Not just a form of Godliness! But the true power of the Holy Spirit!

Hope is essential to not just survive—but to thrive. Take hope away and life stops, growth stops, creativity stops, effort stops. So it is understandable, that when Jesus was about to ascend to heaven, his disciples were afraid and discouraged. In Jesus’ final words to His disciples during His earthly…

Nothing will turn Jesus aside from his mission which will be completed at Jerusalem - even though it will cost him his life. Jesus goes on because he longs to offer refuge to God's people - but they are not willing. Still the hope is held out that one day, some will be among the crowd that welcomes Jesus, ultimately victorious, into the presence of his Father, God.

“Absolutely terrified…I can’t think of any other way to describe what I was feeling, and I remember that feeling quite well.” Fear from being alone (You know fear of being blindsided by unexpected and realizing that you’re all alone to face it.) Hopelessness and helplessness (All had this feeling…All…

Main idea: In my life on earth, the presence of the Holy Spirit is better than the physical presence of Jesus. That is because every disciple of Jesus has the Holy Spirit dwelling permanently in his or her life from the moment of salvation.

What would it be like to live in a world where you didn’t have God’s presence with you? When we talk about the presence of God we have to explain what aspect of his presence that we are talking about. For God is all-present, called omnipresence. For our children today - That means God is everywhere.…