Dec 17, 2017
Worship, Apathy, or Jealousy
By: Curtis Crawford
Series: general
Matthew chapter two details the arrival of the wise men in Jerusalem, their interaction with Herod, and their worship of Jesus. As we enter this last week before Christmas, let us look at the reactions to the birth of Christ demonstrated in this chapter and compare them to our own attitudes during this season.
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- Dec 17, 2017Worship, Apathy, or Jealousy
Dec 17, 2017Worship, Apathy, or JealousyBy: Curtis CrawfordSeries: generalMatthew chapter two details the arrival of the wise men in Jerusalem, their interaction with Herod, and their worship of Jesus. As we enter this last week before Christmas, let us look at the reactions to the birth of Christ demonstrated in this chapter and compare them to our own attitudes during this season.
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Dec 10, 2017Raising PigsBy: Curtis CrawfordSeries: generalLuke chapter 8 verses 26-40 tell the story of Jesus' deliverance of a man possessed by demons. During the encounter, Jesus allows the demons to enter a herd of swine that promptly drown themselves in the nearby water. The reaction of the man who was delivered was thankfulness and a desire to follow after Christ, but the reaction of the pig farmers was to ask Jesus to leave. In this message, we look at these reactions and discover how they are applicable to our own lives.
- Dec 3, 2017Replacing The King With A King
Dec 3, 2017Replacing The King With A KingBy: Curtis CrawfordSeries: generalIn 1 Samuel chapter eight, the nation of Israel demand a king so they be like the nations around them. God warns them of what the cost will be to replace Him, but they are insistent. God gives them what they asked for and the nation suffered greatly for it. You and I replace The King in our lives with a king of our own choosing and the results are catastrophic. Just like the nation of Israel, we are aware of the costs, but believe we know better than God. In this message we look at the consequences of replacing The King with a king and the path to restoration.
- Nov 19, 2017Call And He Will Answer
Nov 19, 2017Call And He Will AnswerBy: Curtis CrawfordSeries: generalPsalm 17:6 says, "I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words." We can call on a number of things and people in our lives when we feel helpless or hopeless. We call on people, medications, alcohol, drugs, extravagant things, or even our jobs to provide some semblance of relief, but each of these sources can only provide a temporary answer. Only God can provide an answer with the power to sustain joy in times of trials, suffering, pain, fear, or hopelessness.
- Oct 29, 2017Awestruck
Oct 29, 2017AwestruckBy: Curtis CrawfordSeries: generalPsalm 33:8 says, "Let all the earth fear the Lord; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him." In this message we look at the importance of living our lives everyday awestruck by our mighty God.
- Oct 22, 2017Mourning to Dancing
Oct 22, 2017Mourning to DancingBy: Curtis CrawfordSeries: generalAs we continue Psalm 30, David shares how God's favor in his life had caused him to become arrogant and as a result God hid His face from him. In this message we look at David's predicament and his prayer of confession and thanksgiving.
- Oct 15, 2017The Blessedness of Answered Prayer
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- Oct 8, 2017I Will
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- May 28, 2017Controlling Our Words
May 28, 2017Controlling Our WordsBy: Curtis CrawfordSeries: The Power Of Our WordsThe battle for control of our words is won or lost in our hearts. It may start in our emotions, but it is ultimately decided by the heart. In this message we look at why our words are so hard to tame, the revealing nature of our words, and the all important battle of the heart.
- May 21, 2017The Best Is Yet To Come
May 21, 2017The Best Is Yet To ComeBy: Curtis CrawfordSeries: generalIn Luke 5:1-11, Peter has fished all night and caught nothing. He's tired, dirty, and ready to get some rest as soon as his nets are cleaned and mended. But, Jesus has asked Peter to put his net back into the water. Peter had fished his whole life. He knew the fish had already gone out into deeper waters and this was time wasted. Yet, after a brief moment of protest he tells Jesus, "nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net." In this message, we take a unique look at this passage and discover how to be prepared for the best God has for us.