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January 29, 2012 – Sunday Preview
Do you ever play the “if only” game? If only I could win the lottery life would be easy. If only I didn’t have that boss I wouldn’t have so much stress. If only my kid would get that scholarship we’d be able to make ends meet. In this week’s story a man comes to Jesus in faith, hopeful that Jesus will take care of his problem. But Jesus, seeing his faith, talks to him about sin and forgiveness. Sin? Now? Can’t Jesus see the real problem???
Jesus wanted the man to have better vision. He wanted him to see he had more at stake than the obvious need for healing. When we go to Jesus we always get more than we can imagine. In the end, the man got both what he came for and so much more. What about you? Will you come to Jesus in faith with your problems? I promise, you will receive so much more. Join us Sunday, 10:30.
Read Mark 2:1-12 and Isaiah 55:6-13
January 22, 2012 – Defeating Satan and Other Demons
In 2011, The Barna Group released findings that only 43% of Americans believe in a devil. Yet famous Christians believe Satan exists. Pope John Paul said, “He who does not believe in the devil does not believe in the Gospel.” And, C. S. Lewis wrote an entire book on how Satan tempts the human race. Screwtape Letters was so popular it brought him instant fame.
The Bible tells numerous stories of how people have been tempted by Satan. Mark tells us Jesus was tempted too. But the difference is that Jesus overcame Satan each and every time He encountered him, and cast him out soundly. Do you struggle with temptation? Perhaps you will find Sunday’s message very useful as we talk about Satan’s strategies and how to overcome them. The choir sings “Shut de Dó.” You are going to love it. See you at 10:30!
Read Mark 1:12-13, 21-28, 32-34 and Isaiah 65:17-25
Read the Sermon: Defeating Satan and Other Demons
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January 15, 2012 – Heaven’s Blessings: The Holy Spirit
Have you ever committed to something wholeheartedly? Has something captured your focus? Athletes aspire to win and train themselves accordingly. Actors hone their trade. Business owners devote themselves to making a profit. Those are all worthy goals.
Have you ever thought about being accomplished spiritually? Have you had a desire to know God and experience God’s blessing? The prophet Isaiah said, “O God, that you would tear open the heavens and come down, and make the mountains shake.” God did just that when Jesus began His work on earth. It was amazing to see the Holy Spirit present and hear God’s voice. Do you long to hear God’s voice? It points to an amazing Person. Let’s talk about Him on Sunday. 10:30. See you then!
READ Mark 1:7-11, Isaiah 61:1-3, 6-7; 64:1-4
Read the Sermon: Heaven’s Blessings: The Holy Spirit
