Written from the “comfort,” or complete lack thereof, of Caeser’s household around 60-62 A.D. Paul uses his imprisonment to express thankfulness to Christ Himself, first and foremost, as well as to the Philippians for their partnership in the advancement of the Gospel.
Order of Worship September 10, 2023 Welcome and Call to Worship Song “Blessed Be Your Name” Song “Lord I Need...
Matthew 25;14-30. Christian Life is a Life of Risk. Faith means "not seeing what's next".
What are you doing that has eternal significance?
Luke 5:33-39, The Parable of the Wine Skins
Is your faith one that is continually growing?
In Luke Chapter 7, the story of the two debtors, we see a sharp contrast how Jesus views sincere worship. One one hand, we have a Pharisee who does nothing that shows honor and humility. On the other hand, we have the prostitute with a repentant and humble heart.
Hope always remains ... Until we take our last breath. Choose life and experience Jesus and the Shalom that God provides forever, or search for something else and always remain wanting. The decision is ours.
Settling accounts. Matthew 18:21-35. Justified freely by grace Romans 3:24, 3:22. Bondage we keep ourselves in by not forgiving. Lord's payer Matthew 6:9-15
Be on your guard. Luke 12:13-15. Greed which is idolatry. Col. 3:5.
A banquet was something that most people did not get to attend. It was a very big deal that they went out into the streets to gather people to sit at the table. This is an expression of God's love for us to come to His table. Luke 14:15-24
Parables about Him, HIs mission, and the Kingdom. Dig deep to find the meanings, not just the surface of the parables. Do not miss the point Luke 10:27-29
