November 17, 2024 “When God’s Plan is Bigger Than Our Plan” Jeremiah 28:1-29:14
Author: hfmcoffice (Jean Porter)
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“The Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-33
Message for the Hillsdale Free Methodist Church September 1st, 2024 Message Text: Luke 14:25-33 Aux text: 2 Samuel 24:18-25 “The Cost of Discipleship” Background Information: In Jesus’ time and in the early generations after him, to decide for Jesus usually meant facing rejection, ridicule, and tension. No one decided to embrace him casually. ...
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“Rejoice Always” 1 Thessalonians 5:4-18
“Rejoice Always” 1 Thessalonians 5:4-18 August 11, 2024 1) Why should we rejoice? God has been faithful to His covenants throughout the ages. Through His death and resurrection, we are buried in our sin and raised again to new life in Him. We are called his children and heirs and granted...
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“Jesus: The Consummate Adam”–1 Corinthians 15:44b-49
July 7th, 2024 Message Text: 1 Corinthians 15:44b-49 “Jesus: The Consummate Adam” Auxiliary Text: Genesis 1:26-28 Call to Worship: Psalm 8 Service Orientation: Paul contrasts the natural body with the spiritual body so we might better understand the marvelous truth of our inherited, glorified state as resurrected believers “In Christ” and live...
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“Solidarity” 1 Corinthians 12:21-26
April 7, 2024 1 Corinthians 12:21-26 “Solidarity” Service Orientation: Christian solidarity points to Christian maturity, a love for Jesus, and a humble spirit; because we were created to need each other. Division comes from a sick spirit which handicaps the Church. The Word for the Day: Solidarity Memory Verse: Make every effort to keep the...
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“Immature” 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
February 11th, 2024 Message Text: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 “Immature” Service Orientation: Certain immature behaviors disqualify you from the race. A lesson from Israeli history will verify this. God is wanting us to finish mature, strong and confident. The Word for the Day: Immature Memory Verse: So, if you think you are...
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“Freed to Love” 1 Corinthians 8
January, 21st, 2024 1 Corinthians 8 Notes The Problem: Knowledge puffs up. The strong were speaking facts but missing the bigger picture. In using knowledge without love, they were not utilizing true knowledge at all. With their actions, they were sinning. The Solution: Love builds up. Love always has in mind the interest...