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The Messiah: Prophecy Fulfilled (Series)
If you were asked by someone, why they should believe Jesus is the Messiah, how would you respond? We are truly privileged to live at a time in history when we can look back at the Messiah’s arrival with a perspective that see’s what has already taken place, but it’s easy to miss the wonder of Jesus birth because we live around two thousand years after the fulfillment of the O.T prophesies. Isaiah prophesied the virgin birth more than seven…
OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION
As we look around at all the anger and hate in our divided country and around the world, we are challenged with the possibility that End Times could take place in our lives. Some believers are preparing for this possibility by moving to the middle of nowhere, buying guns, and preparing for Armageddon. Others are quietly feeling overwhelmed and emotionally caving. With all the bad information out there on the web, we that we should preach and teach on end…
Christmas Day Service
The Church will be open at 11:00 Am Christmas Day and all are invited to spend some time with our church family; singing, praying and sharing a meal. If you have some open time during Christmas Day plan to stop by! A short message will be presented by Elder Glenn Blue. If you can, bring something to share! See you there!
The Time Between The Testaments
The Maccabees, Rome, and Herod By James Shedd – Community Bible Fellowship The time between the Testaments was one of ferment and change; a realignment of traditional power blocs and the passing of Near Eastern cultural traditions that had lasted for almost 3,000 years. The approximately 400 years between Malachi and the birth of Christ is known as the inter-testamental period (c430-4 BC). Sometimes called the “silent” years, they were anything but silent, as events, literature and social forces…
Truth Transforms
How can we know if something is true or not? Ephesians 4:20-24 That, however, is not the way of life you learned 21 when you heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24…
Celebration That Leads To Transformation
I have lived in the greater Seattle area most of my life. So last year when the Seahawks won the Super Bowl, I was ecstatic. In 2014 the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43-8 in the Super Bowl. I got my boys out of school to go and celebrate at the parade downtown. We were in the front row watching the players pass by as we cheered, danced and yelled in celebration. I still remember so many small details…
The Challenging Times Of Paul
Sometimes the stress of family life, work, and ministry can cause us to feel like the walls are closing in. We don’t have to be experiencing extreme trauma to be discouraged. What do we do when problems seem overwhelming? How did the apostle Paul handle stress? 2 Corinthians 1:8-9 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to…
Who Is Jesus? (Series)
The New Testament is full of Jesus’ teachings, but who is Jesus? Is He the Messiah, man, prophet, or teacher? Is He the greatest conman of all time? Is He crazy but charismatic, or is He God? John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. If Jesus is God what does that mean…
Blessings Through Our Trials
Paul wrote to a group of Christians who had just gone through intense persecution, suffering, and pain. He shared these encouraging words. 2 Corinthians 7:11-13a 11 See what this godly sorrow has produced in you: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done. At every point you have proved yourselves to be innocent in this matter. 12 So even though I wrote to you, it was neither…
Something Had To Be Done
Colossians 1:13-14 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Tim Ballard is a federal agent who tracked down and arrested pedophiles for many years. He had been so frustrated by the inability to stop child pornography because of the red tape that seemed to protect the pedophiles more than the children. The system was broken and…
The Danger Of Legalism
Proverbs 21:2 A person may think their own ways are right, but the Lord weighs the heart. How can we know when we’re being legalistic? God doesn’t just want good behavior, He wants our hearts. Legalism is putting our faith in what we can do for God instead of trusting in what Christ has already done for us. The Apostle Paul learned this truth in his heart. Before he knew Jesus as his Lord, he took pride in doing what…
We Can Be At Peace At The End
Christians won’t suffer through God’s wrath during the Tribulation? 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s word, we tell you…
Ruth’s Redeeming Romance (Series)
The book of Ruth is a beautiful and powerful story for those who wonder where God is when tragedy and disappointment attack their faith. It’s a challenging story for those who wonder where God is because His silence seems deafening. It’s a story about God’s attributes for those who have lived lives of integrity and honor but start to struggle with doubt and discouragement. It reminds us that nothing of value comes without faith. So, join us for the next…
Jesus Stands Against Arrogance
Proverbs 25:6-7 Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; 7 it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. Pride is an ugly sin with great consequences. Where or with whom do you struggle with pride? Ask the Lord to reveal to you if there is anyone that you need to repent with before moving on from…
The Joy Of Spiritual Freedom Starts With Repentance
Jesus loves all believers including those who are struggling. He wants us to experience being free in Him, through real repentance and faith. So why are so many Christians living in bondage to sin? I believe one of the main reasons is a lack of repentance. Mark 1:15 “The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” Repentance requires humility. A willingness to…
Can I Lose My Salvation?
Can I lose my faith? This is the one the question I have been asked as a pastor, more than any other. It causes so much anxiety for many Christians. 1 John 5:13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. What if I commit a terrible sin? What if I struggle with my faith? It’s so discouraging to live without knowing…
God Will And Timing Is Perfect
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: 2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, 3 a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, 5 a time to…
Who Are We?
I wanted to focus on what God’s word says about our identity. John 15:19-20 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. 20 Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my…
Faith Has Always Been God’s Plan
There’s a lie from the pit of Hell. You’re alone! One of Satan’s main schemes has always been to divide and conquer. The truth is all believers are united in worship. What unites us? It’s not the law. Romans 4:13-15 It was not through the law that Abraham and his offspring received the promise that he would be heir of the world, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. 14 For if those who depend on the law are…
Locked In (Series Introduction)
Do you ever wonder if you are really saved? What does scripture say about the security of our salvation? Are there any habitual sins that cause you to doubt your salvation? In this series we are going to take an in depth look at the security Christians can have in their salvation. We will tackle those four scriptures that seem like they might question the security of or salvation if you take them out of context and don’t look at…