April 3, 2015
When the 70 disciples that the Lord sent out to bear witness returned, they were overjoyed that even the demons were subject to the name of Jesus. But Jesus told them not to rejoice over such things. Spiritual warfare is real and Christ-followers have been given authority, but we are not to glory in this. We are to “rejoice” that we are saved and that our names are in the Lamb’s Book of Life. On this Good Friday when we remember the price that our Lord paid for our inclusion into that Book, we rejoice in Him.
April 3, 2014
Jesus found joy in the way the Father revealed his true identity to those with childlike faith, yet concealed it from those who thought themselves wise. Jesus delighted in the Father’s sovereign plan. It brought him joy to the full. He shared the Father’s pleasure in this. This is the joy that is available to the Christian, an unconquerable exultation that flows to those filled with the Holy Spirit. This is not the conditional coincidence of happiness, but the perpetual state of the one whose contentment rests in Christ alone.
July 7, 2013
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Luke 10:38-42; John 11-12
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character study, worship
Jonathan Combs continued our series on True Worshipers by helping us see 3 expressions of worship found in the life of Mary and Martha in the New Testament.
April 3, 2013
Spiritual warfare is real and Christ-followers have been given authority, but we are not to glory in this. We are to “rejoice” that we are saved and that our names are in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
March 10, 2013
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Luke 10:25-37
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evangelism
Pastor Gary Combs continues the “Loving Our Jerusalem” sermon series with this message based on the parable of the Good Samaritan. In this message we learn that the question is not “Who is my neighbor?” But rather, “What kind of neighbor am I?’
April 3, 2012
After the 72 returned rejoicing from their witnessing assignment, Jesus was filled with joy from the Spirit. Two thoughts: 1) You’ve never known true joy until you’ve felt this joy of the Holy Spirit. 2) If you want to share this joy with Jesus, answer the call to be a witness for Him.
April 2, 2012
Jesus sent 36 teams of two out to prepare all the little towns in Israel for a visit from the Messiah. He told them what to take, where to stay, and what to say. Jesus is still sending out disciples. Have you heard your call yet?
April 4, 2011
Are you a Mary or a Martha today? Have you made the Lord your one thing or are you worried about many things?
April 3, 2011
When the 70 returned from witnessing, the Lord was overjoyed. That’s what you feel when you share the gospel, the joy of Christ!