Grace And Love Intertwined

Stephen is back and preached 2 wonderful sermons. Morning Sermon The Gospel For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” - Romans 1:16-17 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans1:16-17&version=NKJV A. Don't be ashamed of the Gospel     1. Power to save anyone     2. God's righteousness revealed Bad News for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, - Romans 3:23 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans3:23&version=NKJV A. We have all sinned For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. - Romans 6:23 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans6:23&version=NKJV A. All sin leads to spiritual death     1. Hell     2  Eterna

Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? - Romans 2:4 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans2:4&version=NKJV A. Consider God's goodness, forbearance, and long-suffering     1. Emulate Him The Lord  is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. - Psalm 103:8 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm103:8&version=NKJV A.  God is merciful,  gracious,  slow to anger, and abounds in mercy      1.  Emulate Him Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; - 1 Corinthians 13:4 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Corinthians13:4&version=NKJV A. Suffers long or slow to boil The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. - 2 Peter 3:9 http://www

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.For by it the elders obtained a good testimony.By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. - Hebrews 11:1-3 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews11:1-3&version=NKJV A.  Definition of faith      1. Things hoped for      2.  Evidence of the unseen/eternal B. God created this world By faith Abel offered to God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, through which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts; and through it he being dead still speaks.By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, “and was not found, because God had taken him”; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who dili

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Lazy Chicken and Potatoes 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes (red and brown), quartered 1 onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 poblano pepper, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 pieces split chicken breast  Line the bottom of the slow cooker with the potatoes, onion, bell pepper, poblano pepper, and garlic. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with cumin and chili powder.  Season with salt and pepper.  Arrange the chicken breast on top of the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with a little bit of chili powder.  Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F.  (If the chicken is not frozen, the cooking time will be shorter.)  Cut the chicken off of the bones and serve with the potatoes.  My hubby added some BBQ sauce to his chicken and pota

Stephen Wiggins held a Gospel Meeting this week in White Plains,MO. Rick Elms preached the sermons.  Morning Sermon Temptation Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.And when He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry.Now when the tempter came to Him, he said, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”But He answered and said, “It is written,  ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’  ”Then the devil took Him up into the holy city, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple,and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. For it is written: ‘He shall give His angels charge over you,’ and, ‘In  their  hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.’ ”Jesus said to him, “It is written again,  ‘You shall not  tempt the Lord your God.’  ”Again, the devil took Him up on an exceedingly high mountain, and

But when the Pharisees heard that He had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together.Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying,“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’This is the first and great commandment.And the second is like it:  ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” - Matthew 22:34-40 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew22:34-40&version=NKJV A. Love for God and others the greatest commandments B. The law depends on thses commandments Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil. Cling to what is good.Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another; - Romans 12:9-10 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans12:9-10&version=NKJV A. Have genuine love for others

For the law, having a shadow of the good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with these same sacrifices, which they offer continually year by year, make those who approach perfect.For then would they not have ceased to be offered? For the worshipers, once purified, would have had no more consciousness of sins.But in those sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year.For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins. - Hebrews 10:1-4 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews10:1-4&version=NKJV A. First covenant insufficient for our sins B. Animal sacrifices can't take away our sins Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: “Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me.In burnt offerings and  sacrifices  for sin You had no pleasure.Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come— In the volume of the book it is written of Me— To do Your will, O God.’ ”Previously saying, “Sacrific

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Bacon Ranch Cheese Log Appetizer Prep Time 15 mins Chilling Time 3 hrs 51 mins Total Time 15 mins This Bacon Ranch Cheese Log Appetizer is quick, easy, and delicious… perfect for any holiday celebration! Course: Appetizer Cuisine: American Keyword: Cheese Log Servings: 10 servings Calories: 237 kcal Author: Holly Sander Ingredients 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley ranch dip mix 2 ounces cooked bacon, chopped or crumbled (6 pieces of cooked bacon) 5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, chopped in food processor or with a knife 1 cup green onions, chopped 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped More julienned sun-dried tomatoes and loose parsley leaves for garnish. Serve with crackers, crostini or cut up veggies Instructions Add softened cream cheese, sour cream and ranch seasoning to a medium mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Add sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, chopped green onions and chopped parsley and mix together. Spray two mini loaf

  

Morning Sermon: One Body endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;one Lord, one faith, one baptism;one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. - Ephesians 4:3-6 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians4:3-6&version=NKJV A. Keep the unity of the Spirit in peace B. Seven ones      1. One body      2. One Spirit      3. One hope      4. One Lord      5. One faith      6. One baptism      7. One God and Father The body is the church. And Christ is head of it (Ephesians 1:22-23). Plurality of churches condemned in the Bible. Example: Division in the Corinthian church (1 Corinthians 1:10-15). And I also say to you that  you are Peter, and  on this rock I will build My church, and  the gates of Hades shall not  prevail against it. - Matthew 16:18 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew16:18&version=N

And you are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he who has done this deed might be taken away from among you.Your glorying is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump? - 1 Corinthians 5:2,6 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1Corinthians5:2,6&version=NKJV A.  Arrogance Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant:You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led.Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord.And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all:for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of kn

Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary.For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the sanctuary;and behind the second veil, the part of the tabernacle which is called the Holiest of All,which had the golden censer and the ark of the covenant overlaid on all sides with gold, in which were  the golden pot that had the manna, Aaron’s rod that budded, and the tablets of the covenant;and above it were the cherubim of glory overshadowing the mercy seat. Of these things we cannot now speak in detail. - Hebrews 9:1-5 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews9:1-5&version=NKJV A. The first covenant described in detail Now when these things had been thus prepared, the priests always went into the first part of the tabernacle, performing the services.But into the second part the high priest went alone once a year, not without blood, which he offer

Cheesy Ranch Stuffed Mini Peppers Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Cheesy Ranch Stuffed Mini Peppers - Full of cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, ranch seasoning & bacon – what’s not to love!? Course: Appetizer Cuisine: American Keyword: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta, Peppers Servings: 10 servings Calories: 140 kcal Author: Holly Sander Ingredients 1 lb of mini peppers (16-18 peppers total) 1/4 cup sour cream 8 ounces cream cheese (bring to room temperature) 11/2 tablespoons ranch dip powder (sold in a packet near the salad dressing area) 8 pieces of bacon, cooked and finely chopped (reserve 1/3 for garnish) 1 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, finely chopped 4 green onions, finely sliced (reserve 1/3 for garnish) 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped for garnish (optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut peppers in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact. Remove the veins and

Morning Sermon: Rebaptism  And it happened, while Apollos was at Corinth, that Paul, having passed through the upper regions, came to Ephesus. And finding some discipleshe said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.”Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.Now the men were about twelve in all. - Acts 19:1-7 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts19:1-7&version=NKJV A. These men never heard of the Holy Spirit B.  These men received John's baptism throu

Now concerning things offered to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies.And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords),yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live.However, there is not in everyone that knowledge; for some, with consciousness of the idol, until now eat it as a thing offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled.But food does not commend us to God; for neither if we eat are we the better, nor if we do not eat are we the worse.But beware lest somehow this libert

Now this is the main point of the things we are saying: We have such a High Priest, who is seated at the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens,a Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle which the Lord erected, and not man.For every high priest is appointed to offer both gifts and sacrifices. Therefore it is necessary that this One also have something to offer.For if He were on earth, He would not be a priest, since there are priests who offer the gifts according to the law;who serve the copy and shadow of the heavenly things, as Moses was divinely instructed when he was about to make the tabernacle. For He said, “See  that  you make all things according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises. - Hebrews 8:1-6 http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews8:1-6&version=NKJV A. Christ High Priest B. Chr

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Mexican Street Corn Salad Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins This Mexican Corn Salad is the perfect side dish for your next BBQ!! A timeless addition to any Mexican food menu. Course: Side Dish Cuisine: American, Mexican Keyword: Mexican Street Corn Salad Servings: 5 servings Calories: 281 kcal Author: Holly Sander Ingredients For The Salad: 6 medium bi-color ears of fresh corn shucked and husked 1/3 cup sugar 4 quarts water ½ cup red onion finely chopped ½ cup cilantro rough chopped 5 oz cotija cheese, crumbled 2-3 jalapeño, seeds and membranes removed, then minced Dressing: ½ cup sour cream (Daisy brand is gluten-free) 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon cumin ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional) Instructions Bring a pot of water with the sugar added to a boil. When it comes to a rolling boil, add the ears of corn and put the lid on