During the time of Martin Luther, people were caught in a situation where two entities were claiming to the the true church - the Roman Catholic church and the local churches we might call Protestant churches today Luther noted 7 qualities that would differentiate the true church from counterfeit ones.…

intro Dave Arrell - my transgression and repentance - after the service, some asked me if he ever forgave me. Indeed he did. We continued to have a good relationship through the rest of high school and even into college and beyond. He participated in our wedding, I got to coach baseball with him and…

I want to try something a bit different today. Who is a leader that you admire? This could be a political leader, a Sunday school teacher, an educator, an influencer, or even a family member. Write that person’s name on your outline. Write one thing that you admire about that person. I’d love for you…

Intro Guilt of a transgression (Mr. Arrell and bus; Danielle and potential pregnancy) feeling unworthy broken fellowship Last two weeks as we have been learning from Micah, he has been addressing Israel and Judah’s… Idolatry - Micah 1 - worshipping false gods, compromising Gods standards of worship Covetousness…

Is your wanter broken? Several years ago, I heard a preacher ask that question. What did he mean by that? He was talking about desires - the things we want. He commented to his children that their wanters were broken that they didn’t want enough - their desires, ambitions, etc. weren’t big enough. I…

Intro: After God brought the people of Israel out of slavery in Egypt, He brought them to Mount Sinai and initiated a covenant with them. The commandments begin this way… Exodus 20:1-4 “And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the…

Last week when Morgan Proudfoot was with us, he said something that prompted and helpful discussion among the elders - not because it was controversial or unbiblical, but I think it promoted discussion because it was a true but often overlooked fact in our relationship with God. Morgan David that God’s…

"The wealthy are those who live by faith and repentance." The marginalized are not forgotten . (19-21) True and lasting justice will be served. (22-26) Only the Gospel creates equality before God. (27-31)

Open your bibles to Psalm 46. I do want to encourage you to have your bible out or use the pew bible. You’ll find this chapter on page 403. By the way, if you don’t have a Bible, feel fee to take that one or take one from the Book Nook after the service. Either of those would be our gift to you! Have…

Over the last several week, we have reflected on four Latin terms that grew out of the Reformation. Sola Scriptura - that Scripture alone is our inspired and inerrant authority - not tradition, or people - Scripture Solus Christus - Christ alone is our means of salvation. Sola Fide - we experience the…