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4th Law of Momentum-“The Power of Perseverance “Lesson #2 “Here is the Perseverance of the Saints…!”

This morning we begin to lay the foundation for the “Perseverance of the Saints!”  Just as the sons of Issachar understood the times with knowledge of what Israel should do, so we also need to recognize the times we are living in and learn what the church of the living God is called to do…
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The 4th Law of Momentum- “The Power of Perseverance”

Today marks the beginning of a new series of lessons.  This years theme will be The 4th Law of Momentum- “The Power of Perseverance!”  This morning’s lesson I have titled “Perspectives.”  Today we are going to take a look back over the last three years to get a perspective of where we have been so…
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The Power in His Presence-“The Love of Christ in Our Lives, Never Fails!”

As we finish our annual theme, “The 3rd Law of Momentum-The Power of Presence,” we do so by looking at the four things that make Christ’s love so amazing, so perfect.  Real love of the brethren includes, love bears all things, love believes all things, love hopes all things, and love endures all things.  As…
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The Power of His Presence-“Christ’s Love In Us Is Not…”

This morning we will continue to to discover what Christ’s love manifest in us, “IS NOT!”  It was important for the apostle Paul to communicate to the brethren in Corinth what love was not because many were manifesting not love but selfishness and evil in their relationships with one another.  Human nature has not changed so,…
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The Power of His Presence- “What Love is NOT…!”

I will be examining five things that “Love is NOT!”  It will be a lesson that will be useful for the Christian to examine himself or herself to identify any selfishness and self-serving behaviors in themselves.  More importantly, we will examine the exciting and influential facets of what the love of Christ looks like and…
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The Power In His Presence- “Christ’s Love In Us is patient and Kind!”

I am super excited to be joining the brethren this morning at the church building to be in the presence of the saints to sing, pray, partake of the LORD’s Supper together and to continue our final lessons on His Presence in our lives and the powerful influence of His love working through us.  I…
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The Power of His Presence- “Christ’s Love is the Greatest Influencer!”

This morning’s sermon will open a short concluding series on the power of Christ’s love in us and through us to influence the lives of those around us.  Today’s lesson will be an introductory lesson to show the power of Christ’s love to influence, change and draw people to God.  First, we will review the…
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The Power of His Presence- “The Power of the Hope that Defines Us!”

This morning we continue on our quest to learn of the power of His presence manifested in the Hope that is within us.  This world is hopelessly lost and it is becoming more evident each and every day!  Those who are in the world, those who have put their trust and hope in the things…
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The Power of His Presence- “The Faith of Christ Manifest Through Us!”

How the world needs the faith, hope, and love that only the Scriptures and the presence of Christ Jesus can bring.  If only the world could see, feel, and experience the love, joy, and peace that comes through the presence of Christ in our lives.  I have Good News for you, this has been God’s…
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The Power of His Presence- “The Refreshment of His Living Water Within Us!”

This morning’s lesson will powerfully illustrate the freedom and power that comes from being refreshed by the Living Water of God!  How so many can relate to the summer heat that sucks the energy right out of us as we labor in the hot sun.  It is also a common and refreshing and restoring experience…
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