Author: Christina Smith

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    “I’ve been so busy!” That seems to be the measure of success anymore. Everyone is busy as if being “busy” is the best excuse or the highest status. As someone who pretty much sets my own schedule, for me to …

  • Mission Report

      Mission Report Sheri Lefebvre – Prague Sam and Hope Deguzman – Ukraine Xolisilie Galawe – South Africa …

  • The Death of Moses, and the Life of Your Faith

    The Death of Moses, and the Life of Your FaithDeuteronomy 34:1-8Intro:I. Moses Was Getting OldDeuteronomy 34:1-8Deuteronomy 31:1-3II. Moses Was Not AllowedDeuteronomy 31:4-8III. Joshua Was FaithfulNumbers 13:30Deuteronomy 31:9-13IV. Moses Had …

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 11: Healthy Church

    1 Thessalonians 5:14-28Healthy ChurchI. Respect Imperfect LeadersII. Care for the Difficult    a. The Unruly get Admonished    b. The Faint-Hearted Get Encouraged    c. The Weak Get HelpedJames 5:14    d. The Wearisome Get PatienceRomans 12:19-21    e. The …

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 10: Of Shepherds and Sheep

      Of Shepherds and Sheep 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 I. The Responsibilities of Good Shepherds    A. Work Hard 1 Thessalonians 2:9 James 3:1 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Ephesians 4:11-12 2 Timothy 2:2     B. Exercise Authority Hebrews 13:17 Mark 10:42-44…

  • Easter Sunday: The Glorification of the Worm

    The Glorification of the Worm Psalm 22:1-31 John 5:39 Mark 15:34 I. The Torture of the Cross     A. Deserted by God John 16:32 Isaiah 53:10a John 3:16 Acts 2:22-23 John 10:18a      B. Despised by People Isaiah …

  • The “Rights” and “Wrongs” of Palm Sunday

    The “Rights” and “Wrongs” of Palm Sunday Luke 19:28-48 John 12:27 I. The Right Donkey Zechariah 9:9 John 11:57 II. The Wrong King III. The Right City IV. The Wrong Worship Matthew 23:13 Matthew 23:15 Matthew 23:25 Matthew 23:27-28…

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 9: Redemptive Conversations

    Redemptive Conversations 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 I. Remind   1. It’s Secret Matthew 25:36 2. It’s Sudden Luke 17:26-30 3. It’s Severe II. Redirect 1 John 1:5-7 Matthew 5:14-16 Philippians 2:14-15 Romans 13:12-14 Galatians 5:7 III. Reassure 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Romans 8:1…

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 8: Hope

    1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Hope I. Don’t Be Misinformed About Sleep Matthew 22:31-32 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Philippians 1:21-24 II. Don’t Minimize the Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 John 14:1-3 III. Don’t Miscalculate the Order 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12 John 12:36-39a John 6:44 Hebrews …

  • 1 Thessalonians Part 7: Kingdom Living

    1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Kingdom Living 1. Live Love John 13:34-35 1 Peter 4:8 ‘Fervent’ – to stretch out or strain like a horse that is in full gallop and straining with all his might. 1 John 4:7-8 1 John 3:18…