Exodus 6 – “Breaking Chains, Keeping Promises”
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Exodus 6 – “Breaking Chains, Keeping Promises”

  “Breaking Chains, Keeping Promises” October 13, 2024 Exodus 6 “Breaking Chains, Keeping Promises” Service Overview: God reassures Moses that despite Pharaoh’s resistance, His power will bring freedom to the Israelites. He reminds Moses of His covenant with the promise that deliverance is near. Though doubt lingers, God’s message is clear: no obstacle can stop...

“God Calls, Excuses Fall” – Exodus 4
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“God Calls, Excuses Fall” – Exodus 4

September 29, 2024 Exodus 4:1-11 “God Calls, Excuses Fall”   Service Overview: Feelings of doubt and inadequacy are not enough to keep God from accomplishing his plan. In this message, we’ll explore how God patiently addresses Moses’ fears as well as ours, equips us with what we need, and uses our weaknesses for His glory....

“Called, Commissioned, Qualified” – Exodus 3
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“Called, Commissioned, Qualified” – Exodus 3

September 22, 2024 Exodus 3 “Called, Commissioned, Qualified” Service Overview: Moses, now a shepherd, stumbles upon a burning bush that isn’t consumed. From this extraordinary sight, God speaks, revealing His name and commissioning Moses to lead Israel out of slavery.   Memory Verse for the Week: “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am...

“Protection and Providence” – Exodus 2
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“Protection and Providence” – Exodus 2

  September 15, 2024 Exodus 2 “Protection and Providence”   Service Overview: Exodus 2 unveils the early life of Moses, a child born under oppression yet destined for greatness. From a hidden basket on the Nile to the halls of Egyptian royalty, Moses’ journey is a testament to God’s providence and protection, all to accomplish...

“Under Pressure” – Exodus 1
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“Under Pressure” – Exodus 1

  September 8, 2024 Exodus 1 “Under Pressure” Service Overview: With Joseph long forgotten, a new King in Egypt turns up the heat against God’s people. But instead of caving to fear, two Hebrew midwives stand out in this chapter as a testament of God’s approval and blessing when we fear him over man.  ...

“The Cost of Discipleship”  Luke 14:25-33
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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. ...

 “Essential”: Week 4  “Us Toward Others”
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 “Essential”: Week 4 “Us Toward Others”

  August 25, 2024  “Essential”: Week 4 “Us Toward Others” Service Overview: In the Christian life, Jesus’ followers are called to serve; putting faith into practice. We do this by loving others with grace and perseverance, and by sharing the good news of Jesus through our time, talents, and resources.   Memory Verse for the...

“Essential” – Week 3  COMMUNITY: Us to Each Other
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“Essential” – Week 3 COMMUNITY: Us to Each Other

August 18, 2024  “Essential” – Week 3 COMMUNITY: Us to Each Other Service Overview: God designed Christian discipleship to happen in regular, vibrant community with other believers through both relationship and worship together because frankly, we need each other!   Memory Verse for the Week: “And let us consider how we may spur one another...

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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...