Intro 31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Look at the NLT version... 31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful…

When I became a follower of Jesus, I fell in love with the Word of God. I love reading it but I didn’t all of a sudden understand all of it... The Bible can be tough to understand and to follow. It’s written in different translations that were published in different times when words meant something different…

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against…

Joke: Boudreaux told Thibidoux, My uncle made him a new kind of car. He took the engine from a Ford… the transmission from a Chevy… and the tires from a Cadolac… and the exhaust system from Buick… Really? What did he get? 15 to 20 for Grand Theft Auto The Corona Virus has taken over the news all over…

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…

The threat around us 12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Know…

In Acts 12:1-25, Luke—the author of Acts—shares an important story about a prideful king, a sleeping preacher, and a praying church. Three incredible lessons emerge as we examine this passage: first, God expects His people to look to Him for help in difficult times. We see the church (once again in Acts) praying, instead of pouting, as trouble comes upon them. Secondly, God sustains His people with peace in the midst of trials. Peter—now for the third time in Acts—is in prison...and he’s sleeping! Only a heart resting in God’s grace and sovereignty can catch some “z’s” behind bars. Finally, God will humble man’s foolish pride and cause His word to go to the nations. King Herod is humbled (and eaten by worms) for his boasting and arrogance. God’s word steams on ahead as we’re now poised for Paul’s missionary journeys from Antioch.

Are we thankful for the trials and scars we have?

By the Grace of God we are saved and set apart for Glory.

What thoughts and images are ruling your actions? Uncover the lies of the enemy and stand in agreement with the truth of God's Word and His authority over your life!

Intro God uses several things to help us to grow. God’s Word… Holy Spirit… Circumstances. God allows circumstances into our lives so that we can learn to know him and depend on him more. All kinds of situations and problems will come into our lives that God wants to use to move you into a relationship…

10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of…

The Tired Prophet in 1 Kings 19 , we have the story of Elijah the prophet of God during King Ahab and Queen Jezebel’s time. Elijah had just had a GREAT victory for God, defeating the 450 prophets of Baal. We might imagine this would be the start of a really Awesome series of moves, fixing the Northern…

I. The Altar of Incense, 30:1-10 This was a smaller altar, measuring 18 inches square by three feet tall, and built like the ark and the table of showbread, of acacia wood, overlaid with pure gold. it had two pair of gold rings and two poles of acacia wood overlaid with pure gold to transport it. It…

We need to Follow the Lead of God. God Is the way. One thing as we look at Pauls life Is he didn’t have a rosey life When you look at his life we see a man that was driven He man of education A man of means, He thought he was doing God’s work But he soon found out he was fighting God The amazing thing…

Judges 6:36-40 Gideon couldn’t conceive of carrying out the gargantuan task the Lord was requiring of him. He was too insignificant, too weak, too … whatever! How could Gideon—the least in his father’s house and identified with the weakest clan in Manasseh—ever deliver Israel from such a monstrous enemy…

Why should we NOT be anxious? 34 “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Looking from God’s point of view 9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, And called from its remotest parts And said to you, ‘You are My servant, I…

Introduction Good morning and welcome to First Community Church, where we worship God in Spirit and in Truth, one verse at a time. I apologize for not being with you today in person, but know I am with you in Spirit. And before I forget, I wanted to give you a warm and love filled Happy Thanksgiving!…

We’ve been talking about getting on the right frequency to hear from God. Tonight, I want to finish the series with a message titled, Recognizing God’s Voice. John 10 has been the theme verse for this series. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep recognize his voice and come to him.…

More than ever before, we need to guard our heart and mind. We have to receive the word of God in our heart and mind, so we can experiment his peace during these troubled times. As we hold on to the word of God, he will fight for us and deliver us. God is in control.