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- Remember Lot's WifeRemember Lot’s WifeSeries: Pay it ForwardJanuary 21, 2024 Elwyn JohnstonLuke 17:22 - 37; Genesis 19Verse of the Week: “If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if youlet your life go, you will save it.” Luke 17:331. Culture defined the character rather than Christ.“Sodom’s sins were pride, gluttony, and laziness, while the poor andneedy suffered outside her door. She was proud and committeddetestable sins” Ezekiel 16:49 & 50“in the last days difficult times will come. For men will be lovers of self”2 Timothy 3:1 & 2“like a tree firmly planted by streams of water” Psalm 1:3“The sun had risen over the earth when Lot came to Zoar. Then theLORD rained on Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire”Genesis 19:23 & 242. Our decisions will influence others“Lot still hesitated” Genesis 19:16“the angels seized his hand and the hands of his wife and twodaughters and rushed them to safety outside the city, for the LORD wasmerciful.” Genesis 19:16“Lot went with Abram” Genesis 12:4“Abram went up from Egypt…and Lot with him.” Genesis 13:1“the land could not sustain them while dwelling, for their possessionswere so great” Genesis 13:6“Abram called on the name of the Lord.” Genesis 13:43. Sin will be judged“Remember Lot’s wife” Luke 17:32“Escape for your life! And don’t look back” Genesis 19:17“But Lot’s wife looked back…and she turned into a pillar of salt”Genesis 19:26“An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter into the congregation of theLord; even to their tenth generation” Deuteronomy 23:34. We can have hope“Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.” Ruth 4:170 min
- ForgiveForgiveSeries: Pay it ForwardJanuary 14, 2024 Elwyn JohnstonPhilemonVerse of the Week: “If possible, so far as it depends on you, be atpeace with all men.” Romans 12:18“But if you bite and devour one another, take heed that you be notconsumed one of another” Galatians 5:15To forgive others… Show mercy and grace“mercy” – not getting what is deserved“grace” – giving what isn’t deserved“welcome him as you would welcome me” 17“if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge thatto my account” 18“Jesus took our sins in His body on the cross, that we might die to sinand live to righteousness.” 1 Peter 2:24 Speak the truth in love“speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more likeChrist” Ephesians 4:15“Onesimus hasn’t been very useful to you in the past, but now he isvery useful to both of us.” 11“Onesimus” – useful, profitableForgiveness… Deepens our relationship with Jesus. authenticates our witness to the world“Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are Mydisciples.” John 13:35 demonstrates that we are family positions us to be used by God0 min
- Pay It ForwardPay it ForwardJanuary 7, 2024 Elwyn Johnston2 Kings 7Verse of the Week: “This is a day of good news, and we aren’tsharing it with anyone….let’s go back and tell the people” 2 Kings 7:9“When these lepers came to the outskirts of the camp, they enteredone tent and ate and drank, and carried from there silver and gold andclothes” 2 Kings 7:81. Enjoy the blessings of God God will go before us.“when the lepers came to the outskirts of the camp of the Arameans,behold, there was no one there.” 2 Kings 7:5 God will fight for us.“For the Lord had caused the army of the Arameans to hear a sound of chariots and a sound of horses, even the sound of a great army, so that they said to one another, ‘Behold, the king of Israel has hired against us the kings of the Hittites and the kings of the Egyptians, to come upon us.’ Therefore they arose and fled in the twilight, and left their tents and their horses and their donkeys, even the camp just as it was, and fled for their life.” 2 Kings 7:6 & 7“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?” Jeremiah 32:272. Share the blessings of God“Why do we sit here until we die?” 2 Kings 7:3“went and hid them.” 2 Kings 7:8 Silence is sinful. The good news must be shared.“they said to each other, ‘This is not right. This is a day of good news, and we aren’t sharing it with anyone! We are keeping silent”’2 Kings 7:9 Caring means sharing“Freely you have received, freely give.” Matthew 10:837 min
- Finish LineFINISH LINEDecember 31, 2023 Dylan Johnston2 Timothy 4:6-81. Look at the grave“For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come.” 2 Timothy 4:62. Reflect on the journey“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:73. Focus on Christ“Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:8“Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things.” Matthew 25:210 min
- Home AloneHome AloneSeries: Christmas at the MoviesDecember 24, 2023 Elwyn JohnstonMatthew 1:18 - 25Verse of the Week: “they will call His name Immanuel, which means ‘God with us.’” Matthew 1:231. Left alone, we are all far from God“It’s your sins that have made a separation between you and yourGod, and your sins have hidden His face from you” Isaiah 59:2“Once you were dead because of your disobedience and your many sins. You used to live in sin” Ephesians 2:1 & 22. God meets us wherever we are“Joseph decided to break the engagement quietly. As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him” Matthew 1:19 & 20“She will give birth to a son, and they will call His name Immanuel, which means ‘God with us.’” Matthew 1:233. God gives each of us a family“When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.” Matthew 1:24“It is not good for the man to be alone” Genesis 2:180 min
- ElfElfSeries: Christmas at the MoviesDecember 17, 2023 Elwyn & ReGina JohnstonLuke 1:26 – 56Verse of the Week: “the Mighty One has done great things for me; and holy is His name.” Luke 1:491. We need to know who we are“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as My prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5“Every day of my life was recorded in Your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” Psalm 139:16“we are God’s masterpiece.” Ephesians 2:10“I am the Lord’s servant. May everything you have said about me come true.” Luke 1:382. We don’t fit in with today’s culture“Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I am a virgin?’ The angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you,and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God.”’ Luke 1:34 & 35“they are not of this world, even as I am not of this world” John 17:143. We all want joy“my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.” Luke 1:47“rejoiced” – to jump for joy“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” John 15:11“Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God.” Lk. 1:30“Though you do not see Jesus now, you trust Him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy.” 1 Peter 1:8“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come.’ Let anyone who hears this say, ‘Come.’ Let anyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who desires,drink freely from the water of life.” Revelation 22:170 min
- It's A Wonderful LifeIt’s a Wonderful LifeSeries: Christmas at the MoviesDecember 10, 2023 Elwyn JohnstonLuke 1:5 – 25; 57 – 79Verse of the Week: “Don’t be afraid, Zacharias! God has heard your prayer” Luke 1:131. Tough times are a part of life.“Zacharias and Elizabeth were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of theLord. But they had no child, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both advanced in years. Luke 1:6 & 7Zacharias – “Yahweh remembers”“keep your head in all situations, endure hardship” 2 Timothy 4:52. God hears your prayers.“the angel said, ‘Don’t be afraid, Zacharias! God has heard your prayer. Your wife, Elizabeth, will give you a son, and you are to namehim John.”’ Luke 1:13“How can I be sure this will happen? I’m an old man now, and my wife is also well along in years.” Luke 1:183. While you wait, remain faithful.“One day Zacharias was serving God in the Temple, for his order was on duty that week.” Luke 1:8“he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.” Luke 1:94. Give God praise every day.“Zacharias motioned for a writing tablet, and to everyone’s surprise he wrote, ‘His name is John.’ Instantly Zacharias could speak again, and he began praising God.” Luke 1:63 & 64“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.” Luke 1:680 min
- The GrinchThe GrinchSeries: Christmas at the MoviesDecember 3, 2023 Elwyn JohnstonMatthew 2:1 – 18Verse of the Week: “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?” Matthew 2:21. The grinch in us is driven by fear, rather than faith.“When Herod the king heard this, he was deeply disturbed” Mt. 2:3“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear….We love, because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:18 & 192. The grinch in us wants to be religious, but not righteous.“Herod sent the magi to Bethlehem and said, ‘Go and search carefully for the Child; and when you have found Him, report to me, so that I too may come and worship Him.”’ Matthew 2:83. The Grinch in all of us has a heart problem.“all have sinned and fall short of God’s glorious standard” Rom. 3:23“Where is He who has been born King of the Jews?” Matthew 2:24. Jesus came to give us a new heart“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked” Jeremiah 17:90 min
- Be ReadyBE READYRick Bowen2 Timothy 4:2 NKJV1. Signs are pointing to the fact that we are in season!“And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.” Romans 13:112. In order to be ready, you must be sharp!“As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27:173. In order to be ready, you must be vigilant!“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:84. In order to be ready, you must be anticipating the LORD’s return!“Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” Luke 12:400 min
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