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Advent = coming or arrival  John 14:27 “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.  Peace is a signature move of Jesus Luke 2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” The...

Luke 2:6-11 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stoo...

Advent is a time to celebrate, a time to anticipate, and a time to participate. God expressed His love to the world through Jesus.  John 3:16 (ESV) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” Isaiah 9:6 (NJKV) “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His...

Advent - adventus = arrival. Advent is about recognizing what God, through Jesus, has done, is doing, and will do. N.T. Wright Christmas has become cozy. Advent calls us to stay awake. Hope, Love, Joy and Peace 1. We Look Back In Celebration  John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1...

New Song Answers Weekend - Transformation Expressed - Pastors Tonderai and Ashley Bassoppo-Moyo - November 19th & 20th, 2022 As those practicing the way of Jesus, we are called to sacrificial mission. This is the outward expression of the inward transformation process at work within us. That the whole world might know, we are on mission to be a city on a hill, the light of the world. TRANSFORM...

Psalm 40:1-3 I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. 2  He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. 3  He has put a new song in my mouth— Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the Lord. Acts 13:22 And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be t...

God created you to be great. We were created to bear the image of greatness The process of the path produces the power for the platform. Matthew 20:20-21 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. 21 “What is it you want?” he asked. She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in yo...

“Secret Place Must Be Stronger Than Public Place” Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.  YOU NEED TO GET TO THE SECRET PLACE! Matthew 6:6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is...

How can a people with so many time-saving devices live such lesuireless lives?  Addiction is the relentless pull to a substance or an activity that becomes so compulsive it ultimately interferes with everyday life.  Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will fin...

Evangelism & Generosity Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.   Evangelism is proclaiming and living the good news of salvation found through Christ alone Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.  Proskartereō - being dedicated to some ac...

Privilege a special right, advantage, or immunity, granted or available only to a particular person or group. Not subject to the usual rules or penalties because of some special circumstance. Spiritual Privilege is the assumption that because I have been faithful, obedient, or “good” in certain aspects of my faith; I am entitled to certain advantages or am immune to experiencing certain disadvanta...

“Worship Must Be Stronger Than Idolatry” Idolatry is the worship of idols? Idolatry the worship of someone or something other than God as though it were God. Worship - To kneel, to bow, to lay face down in reverence.  Worship Is Kingship Expressed Romans 1:18-25 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress th...

God is calling his people to resist the division, impotency, and compromise rampant within the western church via faithful discipleship. Those who will rise to the occasion and live with devotion and conviction no matter the cost. Join us this fall as we purpose to reclaim Jesus’ vision for his church.  You have to be stronger than these tormentors that you find everywhere today. - Bonhoeffer  Con...

1 Corinthians 2:1-2 (MSG) You’ll  remember, friends, that when I first came to you to let you in on God’s sheer genius, I didn’t try to impress you with polished speeches and the latest philosophy. 2 I deliberately kept it plain and simple: first Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did—Jesus crucified. Luke 7:33-34 (NKJV) “For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, a...

Dealing with inj Myth #1: Being Angry Is Always Wrong  Ephesians 4:26 Be angry, and do not sin": do not let the sun go down on your wrath.  Myth #2: Anger Is Beyond My Control  Joshua 24:15 choose this day who you will serve.  Mark 3:1 Jesus went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 Some of them (pharisees) were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him...

How did Jesus respond to doubters?  How should we respond to doubters?  What did Jesus do that enabled him to respond the way he did?  Matthew 14:22-33 Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but...

1.  The Demanding Person   2.  The Disapproving Person  3.  The Deafening Person  4.  The Destructive Person  5.  The Delicate Person  6.  The Demeaning Person  1. Come Correct Luke 5:16 Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray   Do you have slip away time? 1. 2. Refuse to be offended. 2. Matthew 11:2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of...

1 Corinthians 2:1-2 You’ll remember, friends, that when I first came to you to let you in on God’s sheer genius, I didn’t try to impress you with polished speeches and the latest philosophy. I deliberately kept it plain and simple: first Jesus and who he is; then Jesus and what he did. Temptation Effects Everyone Temptation - to entice  Temptation is a tool used by the devil, to try to Entice You...