This Week's Note
Unwavering – Part 2 Faithful to Your Family
May 19, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: No matter what, be faithful to your family!   I. Job’s Responsibility As a man, you are called and commanded by God to do 3 important things for your family: 1.) Lead them 2.) Love them 3.) Long for them to know, love and serve God… Job 1:5 And in doing these 3 things for …

Unwavering – Part 1 Everything
May 12, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Everything needs to be right before everything goes wrong!   I. The Place Job 1:1 Jeremiah 25:19–20 Lamentations 4:21 (MULTILINE)   II. The Piety of Job Job 1:1 Exodus 15:26 1 Kings 15:5 1 Samuel 12:23–24 Job 2:3 (MULTILINE)   III. The Posture of Job Job 1:1 Prov …

Collision – Part 11 Victory Vs. Defeat
May 5, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

John 10:10–11 1 Peter 5:8–9 1 Kings 20:42–43 (MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Everyone can win, and everyone can lose.   I. Ask God 1 Kings 20:13–14 Matthew 7:7–8 1 Thessalonians 5:16–19 (MULTILINE)   II. Hear God 1 Kings 20:13–14 Acts 16:6–10 (MULTILINE)   III. Obey God Mark 10:17–22 1 Kings 20 …

Collision – Part 10 Truth Vs. Illusion (cont.)
April 28, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

7 different kinds of deception that exist in our world today: Political deception Social deception Cultural deception Technological deception Media deception Theological deception Self-deception               James 1:22     1 Timothy 4:1  Matthew 24:24–25 (NET)  (MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Don’t be D …

Collision – Part 9 Truth Vs. Illusion
April 21, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Don’t be DECEIVED!     I. The Word of God Genesis 3:1  Matthew 4:1–4  (MULTILINE)    II. The Ways of God Isaiah 55:8–9  Matthew 4:5–7 (MULTILINE)   III. The Will of God Matthew 4:8–11                     Revelation 3:14                        John 5:30  John 1:1– …

The Dominant Strongholds of Our Culture
April 14, 2024
Eric Hernandez

(MULTILINE) Matthew 5:13 At some point we can no longer ask, “What’s wrong with the meat” but at some point, we must ask, “What’s wrong with the salt?”   1 Peter 3:15 Apologetics = Giving a defense for what we believe and why we believe it.  (MULTILINE)   This is a New Testament commandmen …

Collision – Part 8 Doubt Vs. Faith
April 7, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Doubt is Toxic Mark 16:10–11 Luke 24:9–11   Four Dangers of Doubt   I. Destabilizing James 1:6–8 Matthew 14:31 (MULTILINE)   II. Dissatisfaction 1 Timothy 6:6–10 2 Corinthians 12:10 Philippians 4:11–12 (MULTILINE)   III. Disorder 2 Corinthians 12:19–21 (MULT …

Collision – Part 7 Death Vs. Life
March 31, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Get out while the gettin’ is good.   I. Transformation John 8:21–24 Romans 6:23 Romans 5:12 Romans 7:5–6 John 14:6 (MULTILINE)   II. Timeframe James 4:14 Matthew 24:36–42 2 Corinthians 5:10 (MULTILINE)   III. Truth John 8:32 John 8:34–36 John 8:58 1 Peter 2:22 1 …

Collision – Part 6 Commitment Vs. Indifference
March 29, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Luke 22:14-23 (MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Indifference is dangerous   I. When the Committed Clash Luke 22:21-23 Luke 22:24-30 (MULTILINE)   II. When the Committed Capitulate Luke 22:31-34 Luke 9:20 Luke 22:60-62 (MULTILINE)   III. When the Committed Cave Luke 22:39-46 Matthew 26:31 (MULTILI …

Collision – Part 5 Righteousness vs. Unrighteousness
March 24, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Who I was is not who I am!   I. The Benefactor 2 Corinthians 5:21 Romans 5:10–11 (MULTILINE)   II. The Blameless Substitute 2 Corinthians 5:21 1 Peter 1:18–20 John 8:46 Luke 23:4 1 John 3:4–5 (MULTILINE)   III. The Beneficiaries 2 Corinthians 5:21 2 Corinthians 5 …

Collision – Part 4 Unity vs. Division
March 17, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: In a world of division, there is still a path to unity.   I. United in Motive John 17:1 John 17:5 John 17:24 John 8:50–51 John 8:54 John 12:28 John 14:13 1 Corinthians 10:31 (MULTILINE)   II. United in Mission John 17:18 Matthew 10:40 Matthew 15:24 Luke 4:43–44 John 1 …

You Set Me Free: God’s Faithfulness Unto Transformation
March 10, 2024
James "Mac" McLeod

I. Looking Through The Window: From Tragedy to Triumph Psalm 40:1-3 (MULTILINE)    II. Change of Life Psalm 40:4-8 (MULTILINE)    III. Change of Message Psalm 40:9-10 (MULTILINE)    IV. Change of Focus Psalm 40:11-13 (MULTILINE)    V. Change of Perspective      Psalm 40:14-17 (MU …

Collision – Part 3 Darkness vs. Light
March 3, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) John 8:12 BIG IDEA: There is no life without the light!   I. To the darkness of doubt, Jesus is the light of faith John 20:27–29 (MULTILINE)   II. To the darkness of vengeance, Jesus is the light of forgiveness Luke 23:34 Romans 12:19–21 (MULTILINE)   III. To the darkness …

Collision – Part 2 Peace vs. Fear
February 25, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Peace is possible!    Top 10 searched for verses in the YouVersion Bible App (2023): Isaiah 41:10 Jeremiah 29:11–12  Romans 8:28  Matthew 6:33–34  Joshua 1:9  Philippians 4:8–9  1 Peter 5:6–7  Philippians 4:13  2 Timothy 1:7 John 3:16    I. Sustaining Surprise John 14 …

Collision – Part 1 Law vs. Grace
February 18, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) Matthew 9:10–11 Matthew 12:1–2 Matthew 12:9–10 Matthew 12:13–14 Matthew 15:1–3 Acts 18:13   Two kinds of people regarding the Law and Grace: Those who believe grace totally ended or nullified the law. Romans 6:14 Romans 10:4 Galatians 5:18 Those who say the law is still in effect to …

Created For Significance – Part 6 Dependent For Significance
February 11, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: We can do nothing significant without Jesus!   I. The Proclamation John 15:1–2 Psalm 80:8–9  Isaiah 5:7  Jeremiah 2:21–22  Hosea 10:1–2  (MULTILINE)   II. The Principle John 15:1–4  Matthew 3:7–10  Matthew 7:17–22  John 15:5  Galatians 5:22–23  (MULTILINE)   III. …

Created For Significance – Part 5 Devoted
February 4, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: It is not about getting more; it is about giving more! Romans 12:1–2   I. Daily Surender Luke 9:23 Galatians 2:20–21 (MULTILINE)   II. Daily Sanctification 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24 (MULTILINE)   III. Daily Study 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Make it a Priority Have a Plan Fin …

Created For Significance – Part 4 Distinguished For Significance
January 28, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: God’s mercy makes all the difference!   I. Preservation 1 Peter 2:9 John 17:14–16 Matthew 16:18 2 Thessalonians 3:1–3 John 10:26–29 (MULTILINE)   II. Priesthood 1 Peter 2:9 1 Peter 2:4–5 Exodus 19:5–6 Revelation 1:5–6 (MULTILINE)   III. Possession 1 Peter 2:9 Gal …

Created For Significance – Part 3 Delivered For Significance
January 21, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Your deliverance is significant.   I. Guidance Colossians 1:9–10 Acts 2:38–39 Ephesians 1:13–14 John 14:26 (MULTILINE)   II. Endurance Colossians 1:11 Romans 5:3–5 (MULTILINE)   III. Inheritance Colossians 1:12 John 12:46 1 Peter 1:3–4 John 3:3 John 3:5–7 (MULTIL …

Created For Significance – Part 2 Destined For Significance
January 14, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: A secure destiny is a significant destiny.   I. The Problems Romans 8:31–35 Psalm 27:1 2 Timothy 4:14–15 2 Corinthians 11:23–28 Romans 8:35–39 (MULTILINE)   II. The Prerequisite Romans 8:31 Romans 8:37–39 John 14:6–7 Acts 4:12 1 Timothy 2:5–6 John 3:36 (MULTILINE) …

Created for Significance – Part 1 Designed for Significance
January 7, 2024
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: God’s design is the best design!    I. Divine design Job 9:7–10 Psalm 147:4–5 Psalm 139:13–14 Genesis 1:26–31 Ephesians 2:10 (MULTILINE)   II. Diverse design 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 (MULTILINE)   III. Dependent design Ephesians 2:10  John 15:1–8 (MULTILINE)   …

Hope Now
December 31, 2023
Dr. Albert L. Reyes

(MULTILINE)   I. Hope comes with Peace. Luke 10:5 Luke 10:6 Luke 10:7 (MULTILINE)   II. Hope comes with Healing. Luke 10:8 Luke 10:9 (MULTILINE)   III. Hope comes with Justice. Matthew 6:33 (MULTILINE)    IV. Hope comes with peace, healing, and justice when the Kingdom comes near. Luk …

God With Us – Part 4 Flesh & Faith
December 24, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: The flesh of God is the foundation of Christmas.   I. Preexistence John 1:1 John 8:58–59 John 17:5 Colossians 1:15–17 Hebrews 13:8 1 John 1:1–4 Revelation 22:12–13 (MULTILINE)   II. Coexistence John 1:2 Colossians 1:19–20 Colossians 2:9–10 John 17:5 Luke 3:21–22 (MULT …

God With Us – Part 3 Why? (cont.)
December 17, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: God was with us, and God is with us!   I. Timing Matthew 1:18–23 Isaiah 7:14 Trust Romans 8:28 Psalm 31:14–16 Isaiah 55:8–9 Tune In Proverbs 3:5–6 Triumph (MULTILINE)   II. Tension Matthew 1:18-23 Luke 2:4-7 (MULTILINE)   III. Testimony Luke 2:15-20 Matthew 28:19 …

God With Us – Part 2 Why?
December 10, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: God was with us, and God is with us! I. Tidings Luke 1:19  Luke 1:24–25  Luke 1:26–33  Luke 2:8–14 (MULTILINE)   II. Thanksgiving Psalm 69:30–31 Psalm 100:4–5  Luke 2:15–20  Colossians 2:6–7 Colossians 3:17 Ephesians 5:20–21 Hebrews 12:28–29 1 Corinthians 15:57 2 Corinthia …

God With Us – Part 1 The Foundation of Hope
December 3, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE)   I. The Word of God Psalm 119:105–112      2 Timothy 3:16–17 Proverbs 30:5–6 (MULTILINE)  II. The Character of God Psalm 18:28–36        God:              is STRONG Isaiah 41:10; Ephesians 6:10–11  is UNCHANGING Hebrews 13:8; Malachi 3:6  is Patient 2 Peter 3:9   is Eternal Psalm 9 …

The Gratitude Journey Part 4
November 26, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Everything means Everything! I. Specific Things Philemon 1:4–7 Ephesians 2:6–10 (MULTILINE) II. Service Things 1 Peter 4:9–11 Mark 10:45 (MULTILINE) III. Stewardship Things Genesis 2:15 Proverbs 21:20 Philippians 1:3–5 Matthew 25:19–30 (MULTILINE)

Sonic Boom
November 19, 2023
Jason Bryant

(MULTILINE) I. Plaited In 1 Corinthians 12:13 (MULTILINE) II. Different Parts 1 Corinthians 12:14-21 (MULTILINE) III. Working as One 1 Corinthians 12:27  John 17:20-21 (MULTILINE)

The Gratitude Journey – #3 Things
November 12, 2023
Dr Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Everything means everything! (MULTILINE) I. Small Things Psalm 92:1 Philippians 1:3–4 Ephesians 1:15–17 2 Corinthians 8:16 (MULTILINE) II. Significant Things Psalm 107:1 2 Corinthians 9:15 1 Corinthians 15:56–57 (MULTILINE) III. Suffering Things Philippians 4:6–7 John 16:33 Romans 5:3–5 Ro …

The Gratitude Journey – #2 A Treasure in Troubled Times
November 5, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Gratitude is the KEY! (MULTILINE) I. Trust God’s Timing Habakkuk 3:16 2 Thessalonians 3:3–5 Lamentations 3:22–24 2 Timothy 2:11–13 (MULTILINE) II. Triumph in Tribulation Habakkuk 3:17-18 2 Corinthians 12:8–9 (MULTILINE) III. Transforms our Tears Psalm 22:11 Habakkuk 3:16 Habakkuk 3:19 (MUL …

Gratitude Journey – #1 Ready. Set. Go!
October 29, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: A GOOD start is better than a BAD one. (MULTILINE) I. Faith Hebrews 11:8–9 Genesis 12:4–5 (MULTILINE) II. Foresight Hebrews 11:10 Philippians 3:13–15 (MULTILINE) III. Flexibility Mark 2:27 Matthew 23:23–24 Genesis 13:8–11 (MULTILINE) IV. Finances Genesis 14:18–20 Malachi 3:8–10 2 Corinthia …

One At a Time – #7 Missing The Moment
October 22, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) BIG IDEA: Don’t miss the MASTER even if you missed a MOMENT. I. They Noticed Him A) John 20:24 (MULTILINE) II. They Told Him A) John 20:25 B) Mark 16:15–16 C) John 20:21 D) Romans 10:14–17 (MULTILINE) III. They Welcomed Him A) John 20:26 B) 2 Corinthians 9:15 (MULTILINE) IV. He Noticed H …

One At A Time – Part 6 Trading Up
October 15, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

(MULTILINE) Big Idea: If Jesus offers you a trade, take it! I. A Weary Man Leviticus 13:45–46 Mark 1:39–40 (MULTILINE) II. A Willing Messiah Mark 1:41–42 Matthew 8:3 Luke 5:13 (MULTILINE) III. A Wayward Missionary Mark 1:43–45 Mark 1:38 (MULTILINE)

One at a Time – #5 Out of the Way
October 8, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Reasons why we don’t like to go out of our way… Prioritization Preoccupation Procrastination BIG IDEA: Sometimes God’s way requires us to go out of the way. I. Purpose Luke 19:10 Colossians 1:13–14 1 John 3:8 Mark 5:1–8 II. Power Mark 5:6–8 Luke 8:31 2 Timothy 1:7 Acts 1:8 Matthew 28:18–20 Philippia …

One at a Time – #4 Intersections
October 1, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Why intersections are so dangerous…  1. Navigate 2. Anticipate 3. Deviate BIG IDEA: What Jesus did for the man before us, He will do for any one of us.  I. Identify it Luke 19:1-4 Luke 18:24–25 Luke 18:42–43 When you are at one of life’s many intersections… A. Investigate B. Initiate  Luke 19:5 C. I …

One at a Time – #3 On the Way
September 24, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big Idea: God’s way always happens along the way. I. A Surprising Thing John 4:27 John 4:7–9 John 4:9–10 II. A Stirring Thing John 4:10–15 III. A Scary Thing John 4:16–19 Matthew 10:30 Hebrews 4:13 Job 34:21–22 Proverbs 5:21 Proverbs 15:3 IV. A Spiritual Thing John 4:20–26 John 4:39–42

One at a Time – #2 In Me
September 17, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: God wants to do something in you before He will do something through you. I. Pattern Mark 1:35 Mark 6:46 Luke 21:37–38 Luke 22:39–42 John 6:15 Psalm 5:3 II. Preparation Mark 1:36–37 III. Priorities and Purpose Mark 1:38 Luke 5:32 Luke 19:10 Mark 1:14–15 IV. Peace Demand from You Dictate to …

One at a Time – #1 Seeing
September 10, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Jesus saw; help me to see! I. Experiences Luke 8:41 Luke 4:31 Luke 4:38–39 Luke 4:40 Luke 10:15 II. Expectations Luke 8:40 Luke 8:42 III. Emergencies Luke 8:45–48 Restored her physically Restored her socially Restored her spiritually Luke 7:50

The Path – #12 Choices & Consequences
September 3, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Every choice has a consequence. I. Two Gates Matthew 7:13 Proverbs 16:25 Deuteronomy 30:19–20 Joshua 24:13–15 1 Kings 18:21 Jeremiah 21:8 A. You Enter Alone B. You Enter with Absolutely Nothing Matthew 16:24–25 Proverbs 16:25 II. Two Ways III. Two Destinations Matthew 7:13–14 Psalm 17:15 I …

The Path – #11 The Word
August 27, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: God’s word in the matter is always God’s will on the matter. I. Discernment Hebrews 5:11–14 Romans 12:2 Philippians 1:9–11 Psalm 119:9–16 II. Direction Psalm 32:8–11 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Romans 15:4–6 3 main things you can do with God’s word… 1. Ignore it 2. Reject it 3. Receive it III. Durab …

Am I Losing My Marbles?
August 20, 2023
Dr. Todd Still

1. A Scribe’s Question Mark 12:28 2. Jesus Responds Mark 12:29-31 3. The Scribe Responds Mark 12:32-33 4. Jesus Concludes, as Does the Story Mark 12:34

The Rope or The Basket: God Has Something For You To Do!
August 13, 2023
Dr. Dowell Loftis

I. God has called some of us to hold the rope. II. God has called some of us to get in the basket. III. God has called most of us to do both. VI. How Do We Do Our Part? inconspicuously sacrificially patiently happily normally obediently

The Path – #10 The Power of Principles (cont.)
August 6, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Understanding and obeying God’s principles will produce blessings in your life. I. The Principle of Rest Genesis 2:2–3 Exodus 20:8–11 Mark 2:27–28 Matthew 11:28–30 II. Principle of God’s Sovereignty A. Our Plans Proverbs 19:21 James 4:13–16 Proverbs 27:1 Proverbs 16:3 Proverbs 16:9 Jeremia …

The Path – #9 The Power of Principles
July 30, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Understanding and obeying God’s principles will produce blessings in your life. I. Principle of the Harvest Leviticus 19:9–10 Proverbs 3:9–10 2 Corinthians 9:6–8 Galatians 6:9–10 Matthew 9:37–38 II. Principle of Faith Hebrews 11:1 Proverbs 3:5–6 Hebrews 11:6 Mark 9:28 Matthew 17:19–20 Mark …

The Path – #8 Right or Wrong
July 23, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: The righteous path is always right, and the wicked path is always wrong. I. The Result Proverbs 4:18–19 Philippians 2:14–16 II. The Recommendations A. Pay Attention Proverbs 4:20–22 1 Kings 4:29–34 James 1:19–25 B. Heart Jeremiah 17:9 Proverbs 4:23 C. Mouth Proverbs 4:24 James 1:26 James 3 …

The Path – #7 Listen to the Guide
July 16, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big Idea: We all need to listen to and learn from our guide. John 16:13 Romans 8:14 I. Hold it Proverbs 4:13 Isaiah 48:17–19 Isaiah 5:24 II. Guard it Proverbs 13:3 Psalm 141:3 Nahum 2:1 Proverbs 4:13 Genesis 3:4–5 Proverbs 4:11–12 III. Avoid it Proverbs 4:14–17 Avoid it Don’t keep going down it Turn …

The Path – #6 The Happy Heart
July 9, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: God’s priorities are better than a fool’s preferences. I. Find the Right Thing Jeremiah 17:9 James 1:13–15 Proverbs 15:21 Matthew 6:33 II. Follow the Right Thing Proverbs 15:21 Proverbs 26:11–12 Ephesians 5:15–21 III. Fess up to the Right Thing Romans 12:3 Psalm 15:1–2 1 John 1:6–10

The Path #5 – Secret Sauce
July 2, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Only God can do it. I. Increasing Proverbs 3:5–6 Colossians 3:17 Proverbs 16:9 II. Decreasing Proverbs 3:7 Proverbs 26:12 John 3:30 III. Rejecting Proverbs 3:7–10 Proverbs 14:26–27 Proverbs 3:11–12

How to Become Great
June 25, 2023
Dr. Wally Goodman

I. Great people receive the kingdom of God like a child. Mark 10:13-16 II. Great people give up all they possess to follow Jesus. Mark 10:17-31 III. Great people sacrificially serve the needs of others. Mark 10:32-45

The Path – #4 The Prudent Path (continued)
June 18, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Seek the prudent path, or you will walk a painful path. I. The Prudent Protect Proverbs 27:12 Proverbs 14:15–18 II. Spiritual Psalm 37:23–26 Proverbs 16:7 Romans 8:8 John 8:29 III. Relational Romans 12:17–18 Genesis 2:18 John 15:12 IV. Physical Romans 7:15–16 V. Financial Proverbs 22:7 2 C …

The Path – #3 The Prudent Path
June 11, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Seek the prudent path, or you will walk a painful path. I. The Prudent Perceive Proverbs 27:12 Proverbs 4:26 Proverbs 5:6 II. The Prudent Pivot Proverbs 27:12 Proverbs 10:17 Proverbs 15:10 When you change something, a few things always happen… You start somewhere You sacrifice something Yo …

The Path – Determinative Direction (continued)
June 4, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big Idea: Your direction determines your destination. I. The Path of Hypocrisy Proverbs 7:13–18 Matthew 23:23–28 Hypocrisy always hinders Holiness II. The Path of Disassociation Proverbs 7:16–18 The path of dissociation leads to slow deterioration III. The Path of Secrecy Proverbs 7:19–23 Proverbs 1 …

The Path – Determinative Direction
May 28, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big Idea: Your direction determines your destination. Proverbs 7:24-27 I. The Direction of Arrogance Proverbs 7:6–7 Proverbs 16:5 Proverbs 16:18 Proverbs 26:12 Know that you don’t know II. The Direction of Darkness Proverbs 7:7–9 John 8:12 John 11:9–10 The dark path is a dangerous path III. The Dire …

Against All Odds – Radical Remedy
May 21, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Sin requires a radical remedy. Acts 2:22-24, John 19:10-11, John 10:17-18 I. Radical Resolve Hebrews 9:22 Romans 5:8–10 II. Radical Result John 8:58 Colossians 1:17 Revelation 1:17–18 Mark 1:10–11 Matthew 17:5–6 Colossians 1:19–20 John 8:29 III. Radical Responsibility Isaiah 53:5 1 John 2: …

A Parent’s Purpose
May 14, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: If you don’t, who will? I. Teach your children about God’s Greatness Ephesians 4:11–13 Psalm 78:1–4 Psalm 44:1–3 II. Teach your children about God’s Word Psalm 78:5–6 Ephesians 6:4 2 Timothy 1:4–5 Proverbs 22:6 III. Teach your children to Trust God Psalm 78:5–7 Psalm 9:10 Proverbs 3:5–6 Je …

The Importance of The Gospel
May 7, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: It all starts and ends with the Gospel. I. Identification with the Gospel Acts 2:37–38 II. Devotion to the Gospel III. Unity through the Gospel Colossians 3:12–17 IV. Generosity for the Gospel Romans 10:14–17 2 Corinthians 9:6–7

What a Difference You Made in My Life
April 30, 2023
Guest Speaker - Jason Bryant

What Happened in 2020 1. Die to Old Life Way you look at life: 2 Corinthians 5:17  2. New Life has Begun 1 Corinthians 15:58  Matthew 28:18-20 3. Ambassador for Christ

Against All Odds – Part 6
April 23, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Yes He was! I. He was a Suffering Servant Isaiah 53:3-7 II. He was Slaughtered Revelation 5:9–10 Revelation 5:12 Luke 23:46 III. He was Struck Mark 14:64–65 IV. He was Sharing A Grave John 19:31–33 Matthew 27:57–61 V. He was Sinless 1 Peter 2:22–23 2 Corinthians 5:21 1 John 3:5 VI. He was …

Against All Odds – Part 5
April 16, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: When you listen closely, you will be surprised by silence. 1 Kings 19:11–13 I. Suffer in Silence 1 Peter 4:12–13 2 Timothy 3:12 Matthew 10:22 1 Peter 2:21–25 Matthew 26:62–68 II. Submit in Silence Luke 22:42 John 10:17–18 III. Serve in Silence John 1:29–31 John 1:35–36 Psalm 37:5–7 IV. Sha …

Against All Odds – Easter Sunday
April 9, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big Idea: Every rebel needs a redeemer. I. The Provision of His Presence Matthew 8:14–17 Galatians 2:20 II. The Perspective of our Position Ecclesiastes 7:20 1 John 1:8–10 Romans 3:23–24 Romans 3:9–12 Ephesians 2:1–5 III. The Power of His Punishment Luke 23:41–43 Ephesians 2:13–17 Colossians 1:19–20 …

Against All Odds – Good Friday
April 7, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big Idea: You have to do something with Jesus. I. Disliked Him John 15:18 John 15:23-25 II. Dismissed Him John 1:46 Mark 6:3–6 III. Distrusted Him John 6:60–67 IV. Disobeyed Him John 14:15 Luke 11:27–28 1 John 2:3–6 V. Dishonored Him John 8:48–51 VI. Discarded Him Luke 23:20–23 VII. Discover Him Mat …

Against All Odds – Part 2
April 2, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big Idea: Expect the Unexpected I. Unexpected Forecast Isaiah 55:9 1 Corinthians 2:6–9 Psalm 40:5 Isaiah 52:13–53:1 II. Unexpected Foundation Isaiah 11:1 1 Samuel 16:7 1 Samuel 16:12–13 III. Unexpected Form

Against All Odds – Part 1 Ransoms & Rebels
March 26, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Jesus paid the ransom for all rebels. I. He was disapproved as a rebel Matthew 27:15–26 II. He was discredited as a rebel Matthew 27:27–31 John 19:1–3 III. He was dishonored as a rebel John 5:22–23 Revelation 5:11–14 Matthew 27:37-44 IV. He was dispatched as a rebel Matthew 27:50 Mark 15:3 …

Tuff Stuff #6
March 12, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big IDEA: A hard heart is a horrible thing! I. Prediction Exodus 3:18–21 Exodus 4:21 Exodus 7:1–4 Romans 7:24–25 Ephesians 2:1–5 II. Personal Responsibility Exodus 7:13, 14, 22-23 Exodus 8:15, 19, 32 Exodus 9:7, 12, 34-35 Exodus 14:4 1 Samuel 6:6 III. Perceiving the Hard Heart A. Opposed to the Auth …

Tuff Stuff #5
March 5, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Money can’t make you rich, but it can make you poor. I. Set Our Hope Proverbs 16:5 Proverbs 27:2 Romans 12:3 Psalm 33:22 Psalm 71:5 Lamentations 3:22–24 Matthew 6:19–21 II. Steward Our Resources Matthew 24:42–44 III. Save Our Treasure Luke 12:16–21

Tuff Stuff #4
February 26, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: You have to make a choice! I. Pretense Mark 3:20–27 1 John 3:8 2 Corinthians 4:3–4 II. Preference John 3:14–21 Matthew 10:24–25 Acts 7:51–53 III. Possibilities A. Discount Him as Delusional Mark 3:20–21 B. Denounce Him as Demonic Mark 3:22 C. Declare Him Divine Philippians 2:9–11 Hebrews 2 …

Tuff Stuff #3
February 19, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Jesus is life! I. You can see the wonders and miss the way. Matthew 7:14 Matthew 4:23–25 John 6:14 Matthew 14:32–33 II. You can make the connection and miss the point. III. You can receive a blessing and reject the redeemer. Matthew 5:45 Leviticus 7:26–27 Leviticus 17:10–12 Deuteronomy 8:2 …

Tuff Stuff – #2
February 12, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: A solid foundation produces a solid future. I. Find It II. Lay It Matthew 7:24–25 John 14:15 John 14:23–24 John 15:10 1 John 5:2–4 Romans 1:3–6 Romans 15:18–19 Romans 16:25–27 James 1:22 III. Build It Psalm 18:2 Psalm 95:1–2 1 Peter 2:2–11 John 14:6–7

Tuff Stuff – #1 Prayer
February 5, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: No matter how tuff life gets, trust in Jesus. I. Profound II. Personal III. Possessive IV. Problematic & Perplexing V. Our Production Matthew 26:10 John 3:20–21 1 Thessalonians 1:3 Titus 1:16 John 14:15–17 VI. Our Prayer Perspective John 11:1–5 John 12:27–29 John 13:31–33 John 15:7–8 J …

Onward #5
January 29, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Little things make a BIG difference! Hebrews 12:1–2 I. Ourselves Philippians 2:3–4 1 Corinthians 10:24 Galatians 6:2–3 Proverbs 26:12 Matthew 6:33 Luke 9:23–24 Matthew 28:19–20 II. Others Galatians 1:10 Acts 4:19–20 Acts 5:29 2 Corinthians 5:9–10 1 Thessalonians 2:4 1 Corinthians 9:22–24 I …

Onward #4
January 22, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: You can’t fix your faith until you fix your eyes. I. The Example of Faith A. He is the pioneer of our faith Hebrews 2:8–11 B. He is the perfecter of our faith Matthew 27:41–44 Hebrews 12:3–4 II. The Exercise of Faith Hebrews 11:1 A. Ourselves 2 Timothy 3:1–2 Philippians 2:3–4 1 Corinthians …

Onward #3
January 15, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: If you’re going to run, run with the Lord. I. The Encouragement Offered Hebrews 12:1 Hebrews 11:32–12:1 II. The Encumbrance Outlined Hebrews 12:1 Romans 3:23 Psalm 32:1–2 Psalm 51:1–5 Romans 6:12–14 1 Peter 2:21–25 2 Corinthians 5:21

Onward #2
January 8, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

1 Corinthians 9:24–26 Ephesians 6:12 2 Timothy 4:7 BIG IDEA: I can’t live right if I think wrong. I. Striving Philippians 3:12 Galatians 1:10 Colossians 1:27–29 Psalm 42:1–2 Hosea 6:3 II. Forget Philippians 3:13 III. Reaching Philippians 3:13 Proverbs 4:25–27 Luke 9:62 IV. Pursuing Philippians 3:14 …

Onward #1 – Get Going
January 1, 2023
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Don’t say WOE, when God says GO!  I.  You Are Appointed Luke 10:1  Matthew 7:13–14 John 6:66–67 Matthew 28:19–20  II. The Harvest Is Abundant Luke 10:2  III. The Command Is Advance Luke 10:3 Luke 8:38–39

The Unwise Men of Christmas
December 25, 2022
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: You can know about Jesus, without ever knowing Jesus I. They knew the Location but missed the Lord. Matthew 2:3–5 II. They knew the Scriptures but missed the Savior. Matthew 2:6 Micah 5:2 John 3:16 John 14:6 Romans 10:9–10 III. They knew the Result but missed the Redeemer. Matthew 2:6

The Crisis of Christmas
December 18, 2022
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: There is hope even in the crisis! I. Uncertainty Luke 2:15 Matthew 2:13–15 Proverbs 3:5–6 Psalm 23:1–4 Psalm 56:1–4 II. Suffering Matthew 2:16 Psalm 68:19 Psalm 55:22 1 Peter 5:6–7 John 16:33 Hebrews 4:14–16 III. Death Matthew 2:16 1 Corinthians 15:24–26 Revelation 1:17–18 Revelation 21:4– …

Deep Joy #5 – Deep Affection
December 11, 2022
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Philippians 1:3–8 Acts 1:18 Colossians 3:12 Philemon 1:7 Big Idea: Godly affection leads to great joy! I. Right Philippians 1:7 Romans 12:9–10 Romans 14:13 Romans 14:19 Ephesians 4:32 1 Thessalonians 4:9–10 1 Peter 3:8–9 1 John 4:7–8 1 John 4:1 John 13:34–35 II. Required 2 Corinthians 7:2–4 Philippi …

Deep Joy #4 – The Joy of Anticipation
December 4, 2022
Dr. Pete Pawelek

Big Idea: My God finishes everything He starts! I. Justification Philippians 1:6 Galatians 3:3 Romans 14:16–17 Romans 15:13 Psalm 51:12 Romans 5:8–11 II. Sanctification John 17:17–19 1 Thessalonians 5:19–24 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 Acts 26:17–18 III. Glorification Philippians 1:6 Philippians 1:9–11 Phil …

Lessons from a Grass Spur
November 27, 2022
Jason Bryant

What is Sin? Galatians 5:19-21  2 Timothy 3:1-5 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 1. Worldly Grief 2 Corinthians 7:10 1 Samuel 15:12 1 Samuel 15:24-26 2. Godly Grief 2 Corinthians 7:10 Hebrews 10:26 2 Samuel 12:13 James 5:16

Deep Joy #3 – The Joy of Participation
November 20, 2022
Dr. Pete Pawelek

DO NOT exit the app while taking sermon notes!  When you come back to it they will be blank.  Be sure to save or email them once complete.  We are aware of this issue and are working with our app developer to resolve it. Big Idea: You won’t stagnate if you participate! I. Explanation A. Philippians …

Deep Joy #2 – Deep Intercession
November 13, 2022
Dr. Pete Pawelek

BIG IDEA: Deeper prayer always leads to deeper joy. I. What It Is Romans 1:9–10 1 Thessalonians 1:2 Ephesians 6:18–20 Colossians 4:2 Philippians 4:6–7 Philippians 1:4 Matthew 6:6 Matthew 6:9–13 Jeremiah 29:11–13 Jeremiah 33:3 Psalm 34:17–18 1 John 5:14–15 II. What It Is Not Romans 8:26–27 James 4:3 …