Series: #DEATHTOSELFIE In this series, we’ll discover how finding our identity in Christ can save us from the greatest obstacle standing in our way – us. ========== Genesis 25:21-24 Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was childless. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. The babies jostled each other within her, and…
This message will challenge people to follow God’s direction through blind obedience no matter how unconventional it may seem, as we read concerning the blind man in John 9, to see their God-ordained dreams fulfilled. ========== John 9:1-11 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he…
Series: Who Is Jesus? Jesus was somebody’s son. 1. He was Given The Father and the Son had a very close relationship, but the Father gave His Son for all of us. 2. He was Killed Jesus didn’t just die. He was…
Series: WHO IS JESUS? Message: Jesus the Servant Text: Acts 16:35-39, Phil. 2:1-11 Pastor Tom Cogle Sunday, March 20, 2016 ========== I want to talk to you today about the quality of true servanthood that Jesus demonstrated that literally changed the course of human history. The key characteristic of being a servant – as Jesus was – is Humility! 1. …
Series: WHO IS JESUS? Message: Jesus the Ladder Text: Genesis 28:10-12, 19-21 John 1:51 Pastor Tom Cogle Sunday, March 13, 2016 Today we will establish the fact that the church is the gate to heaven and Jesus is the ladder. He is the way to heaven. Why did Jacob call this place where the ladder stretched from earth to Heaven the…
Jesus was a human while on this earth – how does that help me now? The reason that it was wonderful that Jesus was a human was because He is sitting now on a throne of grace and mercy and able to empathize with you and extend help to you. Three areas we struggle in and how Jesu can relate: …
Series: The Generosity Factor Message: It’s All About The Heart Text: Matthew 7:1-2; Luke 6:37-38 Pastor: Pastor Tom Cogle Date: Sunday, February 21, 2016 Most of the time when we hear about giving, we think of money. Giving applies to every area of life. How to Develop a Heart of Generosity: I. Deal with a Selfish Heart –…
Message: “Because I Love You” Text: John 11:1-14 Pastor Tom Cogle Sunday, February 14, 2016 EVERYTHING GOD DOES IS BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU. Let’s ask God some though questions today. 1. Why Did You Create Pain? Here’s the answer: “Because I LOVE YOU!” God created pain so we wouldn’t hurt ourselves more! 2. Why Did You Create Suffering? Here’s the answer:…
Bible Reference Luke 16:9-13 NIV I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings. “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy…
Bible Reference Luke 9:12-17 NIV Late in the afternoon the Twelve came to him and said, “Send the crowd away so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside and find food and lodging, because we are in a remote place here.” He replied, “You give them something to eat.” They answered, “We have only five loaves of bread and…