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The Power of the Tongue and Language that Restores Life
Scripture: James 3:1-12 Introduction Body 1. Do Not Presume to Be Teachers: Heavy Responsibility Behind Privilege The Apostle James warns, “Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.” In ancient Jewish society, a ‘Rabbi (teacher)’ held a position of utmost respect.…
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Even the Hairs of Your Head Are All Numbered
Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39 Introduction Body 1. Jesus Called Beelzebul, and the Life of a Disciple Today, many people expect that going to church will make everything go smoothly and bring worldly blessings. However, the words of Jesus are entirely far removed from our romantic expectations. Sending His disciples into the world, Jesus worriedly said, “I…
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The Confession of Peter: From Words to Life
Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction “What weight does your name carry?” Today, Jesus asks the most defining question of our lives: “Who do you say I am?” Peter’s foundational reply became the bedrock of the Church. Discover how to transform a simple verbal confession into a living, unshakable faith that withstands the gates of hell. Body…
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The Narrow Door Walked Through True Freedom and Action
Scripture: Luke 13:22-30 Introduction: 3-Line Summary of the Message Body 1. The Small, Hidden Entrance of the City Wall If you look at ancient city walls built long ago, you will find grand and splendid gates in the front, used by the vast majority of people. However, if you look closely around the walls, you…
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The Good Shepherd Psalm 23 (Part 2)
[The Hook: From the Trenches of the Valley to the High Table] We often pray for a life free of valleys, assuming that a good God only leads us through flat, easy plains. But in the geography of faith, the highest and richest pastures—the alpine meadows—can only be reached by walking through deep, treacherous canyons.…
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The Good Shepherd -Psalm 23 (Part 1)
[The Hook: The Secret of “I Lack Nothing” in a Toxic World] We live in a culture obsessed with “more”—more followers, more hustle, more security. Yet, we are the loneliest generation. This spiritual emptiness is not new. King David wrote Psalm 23 during one of the most toxic, heartbreaking seasons of his life—betrayed by his…
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Give Us a King: Who is the True Master of Your Life?
Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-11 (20) 💡 Key Takeaways 1. The Heartbreaking Limitation of a Perfect Leader: Parenting Crises and hardships can strike individuals, families, and nations at any time. In today’s scripture, the people of Israel faced a national crisis. Samuel, the spiritual leader they respected most, had grown old, and his two sons (Joel…
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Who is Jesus?
Scripture: John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Amen. 💡 Key Takeaways 1. The Incarnation: The Shepherd Entering the Sheep’s World From the perspective of a non-believer,…
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[Matthew 14:13-21] The Feast in the Wilderness: A Tale of Two Banquets
Every miracle in the Gospels carries a profound message, but the feeding of the five thousand is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent. With just two fish and five loaves of bread, Jesus fed five thousand men. Since historical census practices at the time only counted adult men over the age of twenty—those capable of…
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The Ten Commandments: A Strict Law or a Boundary of Love?
[Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17] “And God spoke all these words: ‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me…’” (Please insert the full NIV or ESV text here) ### The Only Words Written Directly by God Last week, we…