Introduction to Nehemiah “Let’s Start Building” Wednesday, January 04, 2006 through May 17, 2006 Nehemiah 2:18 And I told them of the hand of my God which had been good upon me, and also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. So they said, “Let us rise up and build.” Then they set their hands…

Philippians 4:1-5 Stephen Caswell © 2004 Creed Of Olympic Games These words were spelled out in lights at the 18th Olympics at Tokyo, in 1964. The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part; just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The…

Philippians 4:1-5 Stephen Caswell © 2004 I Don't Want to Be One! Each Sunday our minister presents a "children's sermon" to all the young children. Recently a bright-eyed three-year-old girl listened intently as he explained that God wanted them all to get along and love each other. "God wants us all…

Rise up Today — Everyday! Look with me at..... Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Now, if anyone is enfolded into Christ, he has become an entirely new creation. All that is related to the old order has vanished. Behold,…

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…

Infinity War Constant battle - seems the other side is winning Avengers faced an impossible enemy Trouble is promised I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.” Identify the Enemy We have an enemy -…

Taking a look at aggressive and passive-aggresive manipulation.

Jesus was clothed in righteousness and we should be also. Putting on the whole armour of God and be covered as the Lord by his righteousness.

Although I am not much of a fisherman now, throughout my life I have had a number of occasions to go fishing. I recall, as a young boy, the first fish that I ever caught. I recall, going with my father to Green Castle Lake just south of Marshalltown, Iowa, where I grew up. I recall, with my father and…

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…

God is the source of your strength and comfort

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

Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Warrior Battle Resist Soldier Fight 1fight \ˈfīt\ verb 1 a: to contend in battle or physical combat especially : to strive to overcome a person by blows or weapons 2fight noun 1 a: a hostile encounter : battle, combat Do you have Fight in you? Should you have Fight in…

A Journey Through The Book Of Romans -Part 3 Journey Through The Book Of Romans For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Confession of Faith I am not moved by what I see or by what I feel.…

Introduction A. Epaphroditus Introduction: The Minister Epaphroditus; Charming, lovely 1) He is not mentioned anywhere else in Scripture. 2) A messenger sent by the church at Philippi with a gift for the apostle Paul (Philippians 4:10-19). 3) Paul was under house arrest in Rome (2:25; 4:18). 4) While…

Jude 3-4

The Lord’s prayer in Matt 6:9-13 walks us through how to pray. It’s not the only way to pray, but it provides some guidlines for how we can pray effectively. You may have repeated this pray hundreds of times but it provides a great outline for our prayer life. It’s simple, beautiful and powerful. If…