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Jesus: The Alpha and the Omega

Jesus: The Alpha and the Omega Revelation 22:13 “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.” Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters in the Greek alphabet. Greek writers … Continue reading

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Knowing Jesus: Alpha and Omega

Sermon Thesis: Jesus as the Alpha and the Omega. Sermon Texts: Revelation 1:8; Revelation 22:12-13; Colossians 3:1-4 Today we wrap up our Knowing Jesus series by looking at one final name for Jesus that we find in the Scriptures. This … Continue reading

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Judge? Good News?

A little extra thought here. How is it good news that Jesus is the judge of the living and the dead? It’s actually good news for those who have suffered, those who have experienced oppression. Look at what Simon Peter … Continue reading

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Knowing Jesus: The Judge of the Living and the Dead

Over the last few weeks, we have looked at a lot of important descriptions of Jesus. But you can’t tell the full story of Jesus without including this one: He is the Judge of the Living and the Dead. I … Continue reading

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Knowing Jesus: Immanuel

Some of the most painful times in our lives come about whenever we feel a strong sense of separation. But I don’t say any of this to make you feel sad. I simply bring this up as a point of … Continue reading

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Knowing Jesus: The Sympathetic High Priest

In our Knowing Jesus series so far, we have heard some powerful testimonies from our brothers and sisters about how they’ve come to know Jesus. And over the last few weeks, we have considered several different aspects of Jesus’s identity: … Continue reading

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Knowing Jesus: The Good Shepherd

In 2021, a sheep named Baarack was found wandering alone in the wilderness of Australia with more than 75 pounds of fleece weighing it down. A property maintenance worker spotted Baarack in the forest that adjoined the property where he … Continue reading

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The Five Love Languages: Acts of Service, Part 1

For the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the five love languages identified by Dr. Gary Chapman. I think this has the potential to spark good discussion with loved ones, with the goal of being more attuned to the … Continue reading

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The Story: A World Gone Bad

Every great story is a redemption story. The Bible is at heart, a rescue story. It is the story of God’s redemptive activity on our behalf. In short, it is a Story of salvation. But before we can talk about … Continue reading

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