December 20, 2015
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John 1:1-14
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christmas
Christmas carols. All of us have our favorites. I don’t know what mood you’re in this Christmas. Perhaps because of this warm North Carolina weather you’re singing along with Bing Crosby: “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” Or maybe you’re missing someone this Christmas and you’re humming along with Elvis: “I’ll have a blue Christmas without you.” Whether it’s a white one or a blue one, there’s just something about Christmas that makes us want to sing.
When did all of this caroling begin? It was a little over 2,000 years ago when Christ was born and an angelic choir sang “Glory to God in the highest” to an audience of shepherds in Bethlehem. Faithful followers of Jesus have been singing ever since!
December 21, 2014
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John 1:29-37
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christmas
Pastor Gary Combs concludes the three-part sermon series, “The Three Gifts,” with this message on the gift of myrrh. In this message, based on the book of John, Jesus was presented as the one who came as a perfect sacrifice to pay for all our sins, John the Baptist called him the “Lamb of God.” When the disciples of John heard John’s declaration they decided to follow Jesus. We can decide to follow Jesus too. We can give Jesus the gift of myrrh by recognizing him as the Lamb of God—God’s perfect sacrifice for our sin.
October 26, 2014
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John 17:2-17
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discipleship, generosity
In this conclusion to our 7 Habits of Growing Christians sermon series, Pastor Jonathan Combs helps us understand why and how to build the habit of selfless service in our lives. Christ gave us the perfect example of selfless service, and it is through his power that we can serve others in this way.
November 3, 2013
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John 15:1-11
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jesus
In this last sermon in the “I AM” series, Pastor Gary helps us understand Jesus’ claim to be the True Vine. Are you connected to Jesus? Are you drawing abundant life from the Vine?
October 27, 2013
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John 14:1-14
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jesus
In this, the 6th I AM statement of Jesus in the book of John, Jesus makes an exclusive claim to be the Way, the Truth and the Life. Pastor Gary helps us understand how Christ makes it possible to send out an S.O.S to God in response to his claims.
October 20, 2013
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John 11:17-44
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jesus
In the 5th installment of our “I AM” sermon series, we look at Jesus’ claim to be the Resurrection and the Life. What do you need resurrected in your life? Is it you? A relationship? A dream? Respond to Jesus and let him raise you to abundant life in him.
October 13, 2013
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John 10:11-18
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jesus
In this 4th sermon in the I AM series, Pastor Gary helps us understand Jesus’ claim to be the Good Shepherd. Jesus laid down his life for us, his sheep. He cares for us, and he is coming again…
October 6, 2013
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John 10:1-10
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jesus
In this sermon, the 3rd in our “I AM” series, Pastor Gary helps us understand what Jesus meant when he said, “I am the door”. How should we respond to Jesus’ outrageous claim to the the unique, narrow, and secure door?
September 29, 2013
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John 8:12-30
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jesus
This is the second sermon in the 7-part series entitled “I AM: How Jesus Answers Life’s Deepest Longings.” This message considers the second of Jesus’ seven I AM statements found in the gospel of John, that Jesus is the Light of the World. In this sermon, we will learn how to follow Christ, know Christ, and believe his claims to shine his light in the darkest parts of our lives.
September 22, 2013
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John 6:25-40
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jesus
This is the first sermon in the 7-part series entitled “I AM: How Jesus Answers Life’s Deepest Longings.” This message considers the first of Jesus’ seven I AM statements found in the gospel of John. The first I AM declaration by Jesus is recorded in John 6:35, where Jesus says, “I am the bread of life.” Here, Jesus is saying that He is the only one that can satisfy our soul’s deepest need for eternal life.