“Wonderful Counselor”
“Wonderful Counselor” For a child is born to us,a son is given to us.The government will rest on his shoulders.And he will be called:Wonderful Counselor,[a] Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. -Isaiah 9:6 Pele’ “beyond understanding” “hard to be understood” Ya’ats “one who instructs or guides from a position of authority” Hebrews 4:12-16 The sick man’s response:“I can’t, sir,” the sick man said, “for I have no one to put me into the pool when the water bubbles up. Someone…
Emmanuel, God with Us
Emmanuel, God with UsIsaiah 7:7-14A Message of Hope…Isaiah 9:1-7 A Light Will Shine…-Do you know what it’s like to walk in darkness?-Do you know what it’s like to live in the land of deep darkness?“Nevertheless, that time of darkness and despair will not go on forever” -Isaiah 9:1; Isaiah 9:6-7 What longing do we have?Matthew 1:18-23; Luke 2:8-20 The Messiah, the King?-Who was the birth announced to?-Where was Jesus born?-Where did he reside?-Who was he born to? Emmanuel; God is…
What are you thankful for?
Thanksgiving Message What are you thankful for?1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Always be joyful. 17 Never stop praying. 18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. FamilyHealthGood relationshipsProvision of finances What if those things are lost to us? Paul-Stoned and left for dead; Acts 14:19-20-Imprisoned; Acts 21:26-36-Shipwrecked; Acts 27:27-44-Bitten by a poisonous snake; Acts 28:1-5 External focus instead of a focus on current circumstances Constant and Eternal Truths-Made in the image of…
Article 15: The Final Consummation
What We Believe “Living in the Light of Eternity” Summary We believe that at death the unsaved enter into everlasting punishment and the saved into the eternal presence of Christ, who is coming again. He will rise the dead, transform the living, sit in judgment, and bring in God’s everlasting kingdom. Psalm 139 (NLT)Highlighting:1 O Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.7 I can never escape from your Spirit!I can never get away from your presence!16…
Article 13: Love and Nonresistance
What We Believe Matthew 5:38-48Romans 12:18-21 Summary: We believe that it is the will of God for Christians to show Christ-like love to everyone and to do all that we can to live in peace with others. “The sword is ordained of God outside the perfection of Christ.” Schleitheim Confession (1527) Questions: “23 But if you have doubts about whether or not you should eat something, you are sinning if you go ahead and do it. For you are not…
Article 12: Discipleship and Nonconformity
Article 12. Discipleship and NonconformitySummary:We believe that Christians are not to be conformed to the world but should seek to conform to Christ in every aspect of life. Two Kingdoms Colossians 1:13-14; Romans 12:1; Ephesians 4:17-32 Darkness Light-Lying -Speak Truth-Uncontrolled Anger -Peace / Calmness-Stealing -Hard…
Article 11: Marriage and the Home
What We Believe Summary We believe that Christian marriage is intended by God to be the union of one man and one woman for life, and that Christians should only marry one who shares their faith in Christ. Marriage and the Home Genesis 1:27Genesis 2:24Ephesians 5:31-32Ephesians 5:21-30 Fulfilling Your Calling Marriage and the Home Deuteronomy 11:18-19Ephesians 5:31-32 Are you fulfilling your calling as a married couple? *Baby dedication followed the end of the sermon.
Article 8: The Church of Christ
ARTICLE 8. The Church of ChristEphesians 4:1-16 What is the Church?The “Universal” Church What is the “Local” Church?And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. Ephesians 5:21 Why do we minimize church?-We are independent-We are indifferent-We are immature-We are consumers “It must not content us to take our bodies to church if we leave our hearts at home.” J.C. Ryle What is church supposed to be? Ephesians 4:1-16…beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling,…
Article 7: The Holy Spirit and the Christian Life
ARTICLE 7. The Holy Spirit and the Christian LifeGalatians 5:16-26 God’s presence as seen in the old testament-Moses and the burning bush-Abraham and the 3 that visited him on the way to Sodom and Gomorrah-Prophets-The Lord’s Temple Joel 2:28-29 “Then, after doing all those things,I will pour out my Spirit upon all people.Your sons and daughters will prophesy.Your old men will dream dreams,and your young men will see visions.In those days I will pour out my Spiriteven on servants—men and…