Why did Jesus come? There are several scriptures that speak directly to the purpose of Jesus’ life. They tell us specifically why He came.

• Matt 5:17 – 17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or

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Who has a burden today?  We all have them. It is not difficult to make a list. Some of us have very heavy burdens to bear everyday.

• Financial problems; sickness; chronic pain; relationship problems; spiritual weaknesses or sinful habits;

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Identity Theft is one of the most costly and prevalent crimes being committed today. It occurs when someone obtains valuable personal information about someone else, and then uses that information to pretend to be that person – to purchase items…

Today we resume our study of Hebrews 11. This great chapter must have been a great encouragement to the saints (especially to the converted Jew) who first received it. Doctrinal lessons on faith are incomplete without real life examples.  Today…

In John 5:39 Jesus told the religious leaders among his audience,   You diligently study  the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, NIV

• Jesus ws constantly pointing

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Do you know the significance of these dates?

• Jan. 1 (Haiti – from Great Britain)
• Feb. 12 (Chile – from Spain)
• March 25 (Greece – from the Ottoman Empire)
• April 18 (Zimbabwe – from Great Britain)
• May

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Review our yearly theme for 2010 – a study of Hebrews 11 entitled “The Just Shall Live by Faith” The detailed study of faith has taken us from the familiar definition of faith in verse 1-3, to the profound…

Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid; for God has come in order to test you, and in order that the fear of Him may remain with you, so that you may not sin.” (Exodus 20:20).

At first…

Sometimes good people become marked with the appearance of a single, yet significant deficiency. It is at times tragic, because that defect is not indicative of his character as a whole. Yet it is possible for that single problem to…

How do you stop an oil leak?  That depends on where it is leaking from. If it is leaking from the oil pan on your car, you can replace the gasket for about 25 dollars, not including labor. If it…

• Genesis 22:12 – “… now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son, your only son, from Me.”

Intro: What has been your greatest test of faith? Maybe you are…

How does God convert the sinner?  What changes the sinner’s mind?  In the N.T. many times there was a miracle that accompanied the conversion.

• Jerusalem – In Acts 2  the Apostles spoke in different languages. The apostles’ ministry in

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One of the most valuable ways to study the Bible is comparative. By that I mean we can look at the pattern and history of God’s people (church of the Bible) and compare ourselves to them. We often do this…

In our study of Hebrews 11 (our theme scripture for this year) we have encountered the O.T  patriarch, Abraham. Throughout the scriptures the name “Abraham” is nearly synonymous with the word faith in the scriptures, as he is called the…

Who is responsible? That is a very prevalent question. We often want to assign blame as one of the first efforts in correcting problems. Although many times this is a futile attempt to excuse ourselves or shift attention away from…

I was asked an interesting question this past week. Prior to officiating a baseball game, I was asked by a fellow umpire if I was “one of those hellfire and brimstone preachers”.  I did not know exactly how to answer…

What does the Bible predict will happen in the future? How will God fulfill His promises to His people? Are the promises that God made to Abraham still being fulfilled?  Does Israel Have a special place in the coming of…

Genesis 12:1-3 -   1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you.  2 I will make you a great nation;…

This sermon is by a dedicated and passionate young Christian by the name of Jackson Bonnet. Jackson is visiting the United States from Haiti and has been a Christian for a just over a year. He hopes to return to…

Let’s return to Hebrews 11:8-10 – 8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to the place which he would receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.

Abraham’s…