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A Lawyer Who Lost His Way

Sunday, February 25, 2024 | Gus Hacker Luke 10:25-37 We should all ask what we need to do to inherit eternal life. If you were the man in the ditch, would you want someone to be the Samaritan helper for you? Jesus tells the man to be neighborly. This story is about how God loves…
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Two Commandments

Sunday, February 18, 2024 | Gus Hacker Mark 12:31 If we don’t love God, we cannot love our neighbor. The only reason we stop to help others is because we have the love of God in our heart. Neighbor: one who is nearby (anyone you come into contact with). To love your neighbor as you…
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Love Makes Obedience Easy

Sunday, February 4, 2024 | Gus Hacker John 14:21-24 The proof of our love is in our obedience. We become defensive when we are asked to obey; we don’t like authority. Obedience: someone has control over us, removing our free will. Obedience in Hebrews means “to hear.” 1 John 2:3-6, 5:2-3 To gain a deeper…
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Clocks Don’t Move Backwards

Sunday, January 28, 2024 | Gus Hacker Ephesians 5:15-17 What is most important in your life? We have to be wise with how we spend our time. Time can only be used or lost; it cannot be saved. Job 7:6-7, 9:25-26, 14:1-2–We are one breath away from eternity. James 4:14-16–Live in the moment within God’s…
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He Shall Be Called Prince of Peace

Sunday, January 21, 2024 | Gus Hacker Jesus died for us and offered ultimate peace. Absence of strife and conflict, harmony, fulfillment. Do you maintain peace throughout your life? 1. Peace with God. Romans 5:1 We sin, are convicted, confess, repent, turn from our sin, receive forgiveness, relationship begins, we are justified. The conflict is…
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The Presence of God

Sunday, January 7, 2024 | Kari Bartkus Exodus 13:20-22 — God offered guidance. Exodus 14:19-20, 24 — God offered protection. Exodus 33 — The pillar would hover when Moses met with God. The Israelites had a reputation for having God dwelling among them; the nearby societies knew it. The pillar guided the Israelites for 40…
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Encouragement for the New Year

Sunday, December 31, 2023 | Marcia Forrester Joshua 1:9 In light of the new year, remember what God said many, many years ago to Joshua. This took place after Moses died. Genesis 15:18-21 — God’s promises to Abraham. Joshua had to face a huge challenge. We face much ahead, but what does God say about…
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He Shall Be Called Mighty God

Sunday, December 17, 2023 | Gus Hacker Isaiah 9:2-9 There is nothing like the faith of a child; they have a big view of God. We are adults and have big problems, yet we often have a small view of God. Mighty means champion, hero. Jesus Christ is our hero (Colossians 1:15-17; John 1:1-3; Isaiah…
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He Shall Be Called Everlasting Father

Sunday, December 24, 2023 | Gus Hacker Isaiah 9:6 Jesus is the Father of that which is everlasting. 1 John 1:1-2, 5:20 John 8:38-47, 58 Revelation 1:8 — I am the Alpha and the Omega… Psalm 90:1-2 Men have a beginning but no end; we choose which eternity we get. The moment you invited Jesus…
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He Shall Be Called Counselor

Sunday, December 10, 2023 | Gus Hacker So many people today seek guidance. Proverbs 12:15–A wise man listens to advice. Proverbs 13:10, 15:22 God is the best counselor, but sometimes He is the last one we call on. Why should we seek Jesus? (1) He knows all about you and your past. (2) He knows…