Coming Home: The Evil Influencer Luke 15:10-16; Ezekiel 28:12-15;                I Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:10-18 It’s a battle over the “influence” that believers have in our homes, community, work place and people we encounter in life. Satan and his minions rejoice when Christians “leave home” and wander, Let’s begin with Satan’s mission, Struggle Believers face with evil influences and suiting up for the challenge and battle. Satan’s Mission Ezekiel 28:12-15;              I Peter 5:8-11 Satan’s origin: Ezekiel 28:12-15 Satan’s Mission: I......

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Luke 15:11-13; I John 2:15-16; Romans 7:21-25; Galatians 5:13-26 Jesus used a teaching moment to relate the story of the Prodigal Son’s decision to leave home and eventually his return. The Prodigal’s story has been lived out in many lives since Jesus told the story. Everyone has the possibility of stumbling in our relationship with God. This sermon series hopefully will encourage believers to get back and engage in the three basic objectives of the Church. Worship, teaching and instructing Christian’s principles and evangelism sharing the love of God and forgiveness. The......

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  The Temple was a structure very visible so believer’s and non-believers can be aware God is always present. 2 Chronicles 22 preparation for the beautiful building. Acts 17:24-28 preparations for an eternal ultimate dwelling of God. Ephesians 2:17-22 Presents Christians as the spiritual home and hope of all people. King David reminds us of the reality of finding a “spiritual home”.   Preparation to build a “spiritual home” The Temple 2 Chronicles 22 Laborers and materials had to gathered  22:2-4 The building would not be constructed by wishful thinking it would take time, patience and hard......

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2 Thessalonians Don’t Withdraw but…. Already in the Sequel that is 2 Thessalonians we have learned that we the soil of adversity gives growth to our faith, we can’t panic, but acknowledge evil will become rampant and our trust in God must increase. Today we are instructed “Don’t withdraw but pray for each other, participate in life and prosper in the peace, presence of God. Pray for each other 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Pray for me is Paul’s request. Paul’s need for individual support spiritually and to ensure that the Gospel would spread......

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2 Thessalonians “Don’t Panic but…” 2 Thessalonians 2 Paul had quickly written the Sequel to I Thessalonians because of some untruths being taught and misunderstanding of the first letter. Chapter one’s theme is “It’s tough but” we learn adversity is the soil in which our faith can grow, that God will have the final and last word and faith can find its most powerful voice when we engage with God in prayer. Chapter 2 gives us more instructions of living in the light of the return of Jesus. “Don’t Panic, but….” Acknowledge......

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