Lance Brown

Sermon: The Story, part 15: God’s Messengers

01/22/2017

After the nation split into the northern and southern kingdoms, the northern kingdom (then “Israel”) went into spiritual decline. Over the next 208 years Israel had 19 different kings. Every one of them evil! Israel continued in moral decay. God could’ve said, “Fine! You want to go your way into moral decay, go!”  Instead, God…

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Sermon: The Story, part 14: The Kingdom Torn in Two

01/15/2017

King Solomon is dead. Rehoboam, his son, is all set to become king. No problem, right? Not so fast. Jeroboam had been in charge of forced labor. He was a young man that King Solomon had trusted. But Solomon heard word that after his death, Jeroboam would be a threat to his son, Rehoboam’s throne.…

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Sermon: The Story, part 13: Solomon

01/08/2017

Solomon is anointed king after David. At first read, Solomon’s life will seem like quite the stellar example, that is, until he gets to middle age. Then, his life will appear quite confusing to us! As we study Solomon this week, there are a few things to remember: Solomon penned three books of the bible:…

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Sermon: The Heart Attributes

01/01/2017

This week we’ll look at our seven Heart Attitudes that provide for our lives and relationships. Who do you know who lives somewhat like that? How do you see it? Wrong Aim: Selfish ambition. “I need to feel good about me.” *How do you see this at work in you? Wrong Assessment: Vain conceit=empty pride.…

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12/25/16 Sermon

12/27/2016

Watch this week’s sermon onPlease be patient, it takes a moment to load. EMANUEL GOD WITH US Sermon, Download: 2016-12-25_sermon_128k.mp3 This Week’s Devotional: Message Notes: Previous Week’s Message: Sermon,    

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A Way in a Manger

12/24/2016

I often hear the opening words of the charming Christmas carol “Away in a Manger” as “A Way in a Manger.”  It brings me a sense of wonder, and I am reminded of Jesus’ declaration: “I am the way and the truth and the life.” (Jn 14:6) That our eternal God chose to take on…

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