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Moving Beyond My Scars

Ruth 1:1-22

May 14, 2023 • Jeff Cramer • Ruth 1

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The book of Ruth was written during the days of (Judges) in Israel and this time was marked by a nation with weak faith & irresponsible living! While God had placed His people into the promised land (Israel) yet “everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” The quality of life was impaired nationally, because there was a famine. However, God wants His kids to live above the temporal troubles by faith knowing that He would carry them thru.

The book of (Ruth)… points us to two realities:

1) Hardship managed by self. (Elimelech & Naomi this is (chp. #1).

2) Hardship endured by trusting God. (Boaz & Ruth (chp. #2 - #4)

Finding Joy (Pt. 2)

November 10, 2024 • Justan McCaslin • Philippians 3—4

The book of Philippians is a book that emphasizes joy in the Christian life. It’s easily seen as the main theme through the book. Paul consistently expresses it himself and instructs his readers to experience it personally. It’s true we have much to be thankful for, but the pace at which we run is so fast, the pressure of which we face is so great, and the pain which we experience is so deep. Our joy is often stolen. We’re led to search for joy and happiness that will last by way of possessions, vacations, or social connection. Not many of us today can sit here in this church and confidently say, no matter what we’re going thru “We’re rejoicing or joyful!”. But Paul teaches in Philippians how we can find joy through the difficulty.

A Heathy Team

October 6, 2024 • Jeff Cramer • 2 Timothy 2:1–7

2 Timothy was written by Paul in a jail cell in Rome and was sent to Timothy to help him lead the church. Because his tendency was to be timid when opposition hit. So he encourages him to be strong and to raise up faithful men who can add to the ministry team. Paul then gives three examples to illustrate how Timothy and the church were to move forward in the last days.

The Power of God's Help

June 2, 2024 • Jeff Cramer • Psalm 46

Psalm 46 has been a go-to Psalm for me because God has used it over-and-over in my life! Specifically v.10. There’s some questions about who wrote this Psalm. Some say it came from David & his battles in 2 Samuel. Others attach the setting to King Hezekiah and God’s intervention against Sennacherib. No matter who wrote it, we have a special Psalm of help that God has preserved for us in His word.