Pastor’s Posts

Experiencing God-part 1

09/30/2012
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For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory for ever.

09/19/2012

The Glory of God Matthew 6:13 “…for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.” We finish our study of the Lord’s Prayer with the doxology, teaching us some of God’s attributes. Here is our overview summary of the Lord’s Prayer:     Heading: God as Father and King…

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“Deliver Us From Evil”

09/10/2012

 This week we look at the last petition in the Lord’s Prayer. Here are all seven petitions: • Petition #1: “Hallowed”:   God’s honor • Petition #2: “Kingdom”:   God’s rule • Petition #3: “Will”:            God’s direction • Petition #4: “Bread”:         Providing grace • Petition #5: “Forgive”:      Pardoning grace • Petition #6: “Lead us”:     Preventing grace •…

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“Lead us not into tempation”

09/03/2012

 You might wonder why we would ever have to ask God to, “Lead us not into temptation.” This week you’ll discover some critical ways God humbles us in order to build our dependence and confidence in God. DAY 1 1. The word “temptation” in English, is used in two ways in the Greek language (New…

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Forgive Us Our Debts, As We Forgive Our Debtors

08/28/2012

Bitterness is a writhing snake. It kills relationships, people and you! The Lord’s Prayer–part 5 DAY 1 Matthew 6:12 …and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. Bitterness is a cruel taskmaster. You see someone has done you wrong. “I don’t deserve this! How dare he treat me that way! After…

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Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

08/21/2012

The Lord’s Prayer, continued… DAY 1 Matthew 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. 1. I’m calling this petition for daily bread, “Petition #4.” Read the verses at the beginning of this prayer. Why do you suppose Petition #4 comes after Petitions #1-3? Is there a message here? 2. What does this say about…

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