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“Worthy of Worship” Sermon. Sunday, 4/06/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

The Sabbath 
The Heart of Worship
Sermon Date: 4/06/2025.
Sermon Series: PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Worthy of Worship”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭36‬-‭50‬ ‭NIV‬‬
“When one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. A woman in that town who lived a sinful life learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, so she came there with an alabaster jar of perfume. As she stood behind him at his feet weeping, she began to wet his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them and poured perfume on them. When the Pharisee who had invited him saw this, he said to himself, “If this man were a prophet, he would know who is touching him and what kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, teacher,” he said. “Two people owed money to a certain moneylender. One owed him five hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither of them had the money to pay him back, so he forgave the debts of both. Now which of them will love him more?” Simon replied, “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt forgiven.” “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said. Then he turned toward the woman and said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? I came into your house. You did not give me any water for my feet, but she wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You did not give me a kiss, but this woman, from the time I entered, has not stopped kissing my feet. You did not put oil on my head, but she has poured perfume on my feet. Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” Then Jesus said to her, “Your sins are forgiven.” The other guests began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.””
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“Power Over Death” Sermon. Sunday, 3/30/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

Life after death.
Sermon Date: 3/30/2025.
Sermon Series: PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Power Over Death”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬-‭17‬ ‭
“Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.” Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.” This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.”
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“Jesus the Healer” Sermon. Sunday, 3/23/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

Leper colonies
Supernatural Healing
Sermon Date: 3/23/2025.
Sermon Series: PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Jesus the Healer”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭12‬-‭14‬
“While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy. When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. Then Jesus ordered him, “Don’t tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.””
 
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“Power Over Evil” Sermon. Sunday, 3/16/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

Fallen angels
Demon worship
Spiritual Darkness
The Invisible World
The Holy One of God
Sermon Date: 3/16/2025.
Sermon Series: PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Power Over Evil”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭33‬-‭36‬ 
“In the synagogue there was a man possessed by a demon, an impure spirit. He cried out at the top of his voice, “Go away! What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” “Be quiet!” Jesus said sternly. “Come out of him!” Then the demon threw the man down before them all and came out without injuring him. All the people were amazed and said to each other, “What words these are! With authority and power he gives orders to impure spirits and they come out!””
 
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”Jesus the Revolutionary” Sermon. Sunday, 3/9/2025. PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES

Spiritual Revolution
Christian in name only
The Greatest Revolutionary
Sermon Date: 3/9/2025.
Sermon Series:PORTRAIT OF JESUS SERIES
Sermon Title: "Jesus the Revolutionary”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭4‬:‭18‬-‭19‬
““The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.””
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Ash Wednesday Worship Service March 5, 2025

Cleansed
Psalm 51

“Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?” Sermon. Sunday, 3/2/2025. THEOLOGY 101 SERIES

A vindication of God's goodness and justice in the face of the existence of evil.
Trials and trouble.
Eternal perspective.
The devil's playground.
Sermon Date: 3/2/2025.
Sermon Series: THEOLOGY 101 SERIES
Sermon Title: "Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?”
Scripture Reading: Romans 8:28 
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
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“God Speak” Sermon. Sunday, 2/23/2025.

Samuel, the prophet
Listening for God
Dreams and Visions
Child of Hannah.
Guest Preacher: Suzie Goodenough
Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭10 “The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and Samuel was lying down in the house of the Lord, where the ark of God was. Then the Lord called Samuel. Samuel answered, “Here I am.” And he ran to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” But Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” So he went and lay down. Again the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” “My son,” Eli said, “I did not call; go back and lie down.” Now Samuel did not yet know the Lord: The word of the Lord had not yet been revealed to him. A third time the Lord called, “Samuel!” And Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, “Here I am; you called me.” Then Eli realized that the Lord was calling the boy. So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.’ ” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. The Lord came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.””‬ ‭

“What Happens When We Die?” Sermon. Sunday, 2/16/2025. THEOLOGY 101 SERIES

Purgatory
Life after life
Near Death Experience
Out of body experience
The other side of Death
Lazarus
Sermon Date: 2/16/2025
Sermon Series: THEOLOGY 101 SERIES
Sermon Title: "What Happens When We Die?”
Scripture Reading: Luke‬ ‭16‬:‭19‬-‭31‬
““There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day. At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. Even the dogs came and licked his sores. “The time came when the beggar died and the angels carried him to Abraham’s side. The rich man also died and was buried. In Hades, where he was in torment, he looked up and saw Abraham far away, with Lazarus by his side. So he called to him, ‘Father Abraham, have pity on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue, because I am in agony in this fire.’ “But Abraham replied, ‘Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things, but now he is comforted here and you are in agony. And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been set in place, so that those who want to go from here to you cannot, nor can anyone cross over from there to us.’ “He answered, ‘Then I beg you, father, send Lazarus to my family, for I have five brothers. Let him warn them, so that they will not also come to this place of torment.’ “Abraham replied, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them.’ “ ‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone from the dead goes to them, they will repent.’ “He said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, they will not be convinced even if someone rises from the dead.’ ””
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“Can You Lose Your Salvation?” Sermon. Sunday, 2/9/2025. THEOLOGY 101 SERIES

Deconstruction of your Faith
Lordship Salvation
Theology 101
Sermon Date: 2/9/2025
Sermon Series: THEOLOGY 101 SERIES
Sermon Title: "Can You Lose Your Salvation?”
Scripture Reading: John‬ ‭10‬:‭28‬-‭29‬ 
“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.”
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