A message by Pastor Bill Mann on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at King’s Grace Fellowship. Proverbs 17 (NKJV) It’s been too long since I have taught on a Wednesday night. I had asked Pastor Gordon if he would teach the last two months, because I was rather overwhelmed with things to do. But here we are again. Ready to continue our trudge through Proverbs. Proverbs 17:1–28 (NKJV) Highlight #1 – Modern Mockery Proverbs 17:5 (NKJV) 5 He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker; . . . Do you know the feeling one gets when they read something in the Bible and it makes them “pause”? I don’t really don’t like that feeing, but I am grateful I can recognize it. It seems that the longer we are “in the church” we get subtle “pharisaical” tendencies! I remember a message I delivered entitled “You might be a Pharisee If . . .” (One can easily fill-in the blank with their judgements . . . ) So when I read this verse I felt that tension. But to be honest, I often feel this tension when it comes to my personal pharisaic philosophies. This tug always causes me to revisit current … Read more »

A message by pastor Gordon Johnson on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at King’s Grace Fellowship. Ephesians 1:15-23, 4:1-16; 1 Corinthians 12:12 Thank God For You And Your Faith Hearts flooded with light His holy people, rich and glorious God’s power for us Christ is Head of The Church Christ, Head of His body fills us Christ Gifts The Church Health And Growth Stay united, be patient Each a special gift Christ gave gifts to the church Apostles, teachers, . . . The body fits together perfectly

A message by Pastor Gordon Johnson on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at King’s Grace Fellowship. Acts 2:41-47; Colossians 4:2-4 What Was The Church? – What Is It Now? All the believers in a town Devoted people; teaching, fellowship, sharing meals, prayer, community Awe and fear No one else dared join them, more and more came to Jesus Selling stuff for the needy Worshiped together daily!

A message by Pastor Gordon Johnson on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at King’s Grace Fellowship. Psalm 8; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:16-17 God Is A Redeemer Our relationship begins with faith Abraham believed God God is good and perfect We became His prized possession Let us make God in . . . God Is Majestic And Full Of Glory All creation declares A people see Him A little lower than God Crowned with glory and honor We are God’s masterpiece

A message by Pastor Gordon Johnson on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at King’s Grace Fellowship. Colossians 2:6-14, 3:1-15 Freedom From Rules In Christ Grow in faith Overflow with thanksgiving Complete in Christ Buried with Christ in baptism Raised to new life Canceled the record of our sins Living The New Life In Christ You will share His glory Get rid of sin Become like Him Christ is all that matters Put on . . . Peace and thankfulness

A message by Pastor Gordon Johnson on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at King’s Grace Fellowship. Genesis 20:3, 26:7-11; Matthew 5:27-28, 19:3-9 Jesus On Adultery And Divorce Adultery vs Adultery in your Heart Honor marriage, remain faithful God has joined together Reason for divorce Adultery In The Old Testament Abraham, Sarah and Abimelech Isaac, Rebekah and Abimelech What About Unmarried Adultery Sexual immorality (porneia) Run from porneia

A message by Pastor Gordon Johnson on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at King’s Grace Fellowship. 1 Cor. 13:4-13; Gen. 24:1-4,50-52,62-67 What Is Important Same faith God’s timing and approval Brides consent Husband’s ability to love and provide What Is Love Isaac obeying his father Wedding He loved her deeply Isaac’s flaws

A message by Pastor Gordon Johnson on New Year’s Day, 2017 at King’s Grace Fellowship. Col. 3:1-17; Eph. 4:23; 2 Cor. 5:17-18 What Needs To Be New In Me Anything that restricts the Kingdom of God in us Ask the Holy Spirit Put on your new nature Thoughts and attitudes A new person Task of reconciliation All things will be new New Year; New Things Read the Bible through Read a couple of good books Learn to love neighbors like Jesus

A message by Pastor Gordon Johnson on Christmas Day, 2016 at King’s Grace Fellowship. John 20:30-31; Hebrews 11:6; Luke 1:34-56 Believing God Brings Blessings in 2017 You will have life Must believe God May everything you said . . . You are blessed because you believed Mary’s Response For nothing is impossible . . . May everything you said . . . What has the Lord said about you? General things about you and specific things about you The Magnificat: Response The Benedictus: Zechariah’s Response What is your response? Do you know this Jesus?

A message by Pastor Gordon Johnson on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at King’s Grace Fellowship. Luke 1; 1 John 1:7; John 3:6-7 Jesus Makes God’s Presence Real Our sins are washed away by blood The Holy Spirit gives new birth We are acceptable to God as His children Zechariah And Mary, Simeon And Anna Zechariah was righteous in God’s eyes but not expecting Mary believed and accepted her role Simeon; waiting . . . , expecting . . . Anna; waiting expectantly