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Church As It Should Be – Relationship Conflict
February 9, 2025

Acts 15:36-40 Aspects of Conflict Conflict is a reality Conflict impacts your spiritual life Conflict kills most relationships Navigating Relational Conflicts Focus on humility (Mat 12:35) Have self-control (Jam 1:19-20) Take action (Mat 5:23-24) Practice forgiveness (Luk 17:4; Mat 18:21-22; Mat 6:1 …

Church As It Should Be – Endured through difficulty
February 2, 2025

Acts 12:1-16 Surround yourself in prayer (Acts 12:5-6) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Follow God’s lead (Acts 12:7-8) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We hear from the Holy Spirit (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We hear from other believers (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We hear from God’s Word (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Thank …

Church As It Should Be – Concerned for the Lost
January 26, 2025

Acts 8:1-6 The early church were evangelists (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Look for opportunities to share God’s story (Acts 7:2) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Love for opportunities to share your story (Acts 22:1) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Look of opportunities to answer questions (Acts 8:30-31, 35) (MULTILIN …

Church as it Should Be – Selfless for One Another
January 19, 2025

Acts 2:42-47 What does it mean to be in a community? A community of believers love, care and forgive one another. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Institutions are places you go to receive service whereas a community of believers is a place you go to serve. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Galatians 6:10 How do we …

Church as It Should Be – Led by the Spirit
January 12, 2025

Acts 2:32-33; 37-38 The Holy Spirit is… God (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God’s presence (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God’s gift (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)   The Holy Spirit… Restores us (Titus 3:4-6) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Comforts us (Acts 9:31) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Convicts us (John 16:7-8) ( …

Church As It Should Be — Focused on Jesus
January 5, 2025

Church is not about me, it’s about Jesus! (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Jesus gives the church… Purpose (Acts 1:8) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Power (Acts 2:1-4) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Confidence (Acts 2:41-47) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) When a church focuses on Jesus it… Connects with other believers (MU …

4 P’s of Prayer
December 29, 2024

James 5:16 Position (John 4:23-24) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Power (Acts 2:1-4) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Passion (Acts 4:19-20) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Priorities (James 4:2-3) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Prayers God will probably not say “no” to… Use me Mature me Build Your Kingdom Luke 10:2 Salvati …

Behold a Savior Is Born – The Servant of Love
December 22, 2024

An Unexpected Arrival (Luke 2:1-7) The Humanity of Jesus (Philippians 2:5-8) The Ultimate Sacrifice Things present at Jesus’ birth and death… Mary (Luke 2:7; John 19:25) Myrrh (Matthew 2:11; John 19:39) Darkness (Luke 2:8; Matthew 27:45) Cloth (Luke 2:7; Mark 15:46) Joseph (Luke 2:16; Mark 15:43) …

Behold a Savior Is Born – The Anticipated Joy
December 15, 2024

Joy can be found in what will be (Luke 1:39–45) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Good News brings great Joy (Luke 2:8–15) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) There is Joy on the other side of suffering (Hebrews 12:2) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) “Happiness is caused by things that happen around me, and circumstances will …

Behold a Savior Is Born – The Prophetic Peace
December 8, 2024

Peace is promised (Isa 9:6-7) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God’s Peace vs the World’s Peace (Joh 14:27) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Recognize the source of Peace (1Pet 5:7) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Behold a Savior Is Born – The Promised Hope
December 1, 2024

The signs from God gives us hope (Isa 7:14) The name Immanuel gives us hope (Rom 5:8) Jesus’ sacrifice gives us hope (Isa 53:5)  

Faith Foundations – The Family
November 24, 2024

Psalm 127:3; Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-3 The Foundation of the Family (Genesis 2:23–24) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Sanctity of the Family (Hebrews 13:4) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Function of the Family (Deuteronomy 6:7-9) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Response of the Family (MULTILINE REVEAL …

Faith Foundations – Religious Liberty
November 17, 2024

1 Peter 2:13-14 We believe in religious liberty (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We believe in the separation of church and state (Mat 22:21) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We believe the government should protect the church’s freedom (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We believe the government should not seek to function …

Faith Foundations – Peace and War
November 10, 2024

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 The priority of peace (Mat 5:9; Rom 12:18) The principles of just war (Ecc 3:8; Luk 22:36) Just war must occur for a good and just purpose rather than for self-gain or as an exercise of power. Just war must be waged by a properly instituted authority such as the state. Just war mu …

Faith Foundations – The Social Order
November 3, 2024

Matthew 5:13-16 Why should we be involved in the social order? What we are determines what we do (Mat 5:13) What does salt do? Seasons Preserves Cleanses Where are we to be salt in our society? Racism (Rev 5:9) Greed (1 Tim 6:10) Immorality (Mat 5:28) Abortion (Exo 21:22-25; Psa 139.13) How do we be …

Faith Foundations – Corporation
October 27, 2024

  Why can’t we all just get along? (Exo 34:12; Psa 1:1; Pro 4:14-15; 1 Cor 15:33; 2 Cor 6:14; 1 Cor 5:9-11; Mat 10:34) United in Truth (Eph 4:13-15) United in Love (Joh 13:34-35; 1 Joh 3:10) United in Work (1 Cor 3:9) Cooperative Program = 4% 3,500+ International Missionaries 5,000+ North Ameri …

Faith Foundations – Stewardship
October 20, 2024

Luke 12:16–21 Stewardship is “the use of God-given resources for the accomplishment of God-given goals.” (Matthew 6:33) Stewardship include how we treat others (Matthew 25:40) Stewardship also includes how we spend our time Stewardship includes our thought life (Philippians 4:8) Truths about Steward …

Faith Foundations – Education
October 13, 2024

Deuteronomy 6:6-9  The Biblical mandate for education (Psa 86:11, Joh 14:6) God has given us the Bible (2Tim 3:16) God has given us His Spirit (Joh 14:26) The Biblical method of education (Psa 119:11, 1The 5:17, Phi 4:8, Col 3:16, Deu 4:9) The Biblical mission of education (2Tim 2:2, Heb 5:12) Educa …

Faith Foundations – Missions & Evangelism
October 6, 2024

Matthew 28:18-20 The Gospel is Elementary (Luk 18:17)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Gospel is Exclusive (Joh 14:6; Act 4:12)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Gospel is Eternal (Isa 40:8)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Gospel is Exacting (Mat 16:24)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Gospel is Extended (2 Cor 5:20)(M …

Praying the Lord’s Prayer
September 29, 2024

Matthew 6:9a Praise (Matthew 6:9b)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Purpose (Matthew 6:10)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Provisions (Matthew 6:11)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Penitence (Matthew 6:12)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Protection (Matthew 6:13)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Faith Foundations – Last Things
September 15, 2024

Revelation 22:12-13, 16-17, 20-21  God is in control (Act 1:7) The end is coming (Isa 65:17; Rev 21:1; Mat 6:20) Jesus will return (Joh 14:3; Act 1:11) The dead will be raised (1 Cor 15:51-53) All people will be judged ( Mat 25:31-32, 34, 41)  Are you ready for Jesus return? Who do you know that is …

Faith Foundations – The Kingdom of God
September 8, 2024

Mat 6:7-13 Mat 4:17 THE THEOLOGY OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD The Kingdom of God is God’s Kingdom (Psa 24:10; Isa 6:1, 5; 1Tim 1:17; Rev 19:6) The Kingdom of God is a present reality that will be completed in the future (Rom 8:10; Gal 2:20; 1The 4:16; Rom 14:11) THE APPLICATION OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD Mat 20 …

Faith Foundations – The Lord’s Day
September 1, 2024

Matthew 28:1-7 Priority of Freedom (Act 20:7; 1 Cor 16:2, Col 2:16)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Priority of Corporate Worship (Heb 10:24-25)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Priority of Personal Worship (Rom 12:1)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Read the Bible Daily Spend Time in Prayer Daily

Faith Foundations – Baptism & The Lord’s Supper
August 18, 2024

John 4:23-24 Baptism is… Obedience (Eph 2:8-9) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Symbolic (Rom 12:1, Gal 2:20, Rom 6.4) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Lord’s Supper is… Symbolic (Joh 6:53, Joh 10:9, Joh 15:1, Joh 3:16) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Reminder Jesus died in our place (Isa 53:5) (MULTILINE REVEAL S …

Faith Foundations – The Church
August 11, 2024

Romans 12:4-10 The head of The Church is Jesus (Mat 16:16, 18)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Members of The Church Believer Baptized Covenant Fellowship (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Ministry of The Church (2 Timothy 4:2)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Gifts of The Church (1 Cor 12, Rom 12)(MULTILINE REVE …

Faith Foundations – Grace and Assurance
August 4, 2024

John 1:14-17 Election (Eph 1:4-5) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Assurance (Joh 3:16; Joh 10:28) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Four reasons people doubt their salvation They have a faulty understanding of how we are saved. (Eph 2:8-9)(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) They are ignorant of God’s Word. (1Joh 2:19)(MULTILI …

Faith Foundations – Salvation
July 28, 2024

Luke 19:10 Our need (Rom 5:12) Separation (Isa 59:2) Condemnation (Rom 6:23; 2 Pet 3:9) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God’s provision (2 Cor 5:19) The why of our salvation (Lam 3:22) The how of our salvation (1 Joh 2:2; Rom 10:13) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Our response Admit (Act 2:38) Believe (Eph 2:8) C …

Faith Foundations – Mankind
July 21, 2024

Psalm 8 Origin of Humanity (Gen 1:27) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Human Nature Relationally (Matthew 22:37; 39) Eternally (Matthew 25:46) Physically Morally NOT perfect (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) What do we do with this knowledge? Live in association with our Creator (John 14:20) Live in accordance with …

Faith Foundations – God the Spirit
July 7, 2024

John 14:16-17 The nature of The Spirit (Genesis 1:2; Acts 2:4; Revelation 22:17) The work of The Spirit Revelation (2 Peter 1:20-21) Conviction (John 16:8) Regeneration (John 3:3, 6) Teacher (John 14:26) Intercessor (Romans 8:26) Equipper (1 Corinthians 12:7, 11) The application of The Spirit Fellow …

P.R.A.Y.
June 30, 2024

“Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Matthew 7:7–8, NLT)   Pray (Psalm 150: …

Faith Foundations – God the Son
June 23, 2024

John 20:28-31 Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely w …

Faith Foundations – God the Father
June 16, 2024

Exodus 20:2-7 “There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extend …

Faith Foundations – the Bible
June 9, 2024

2 Timothy 3:16–17 Matthew 7:28–29 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) “The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for it …

The Quest – the way
June 2, 2024

John 14:1–6 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Realize the intention of Jesus’ words. Recognize the inclusivity of Jesus’ words. “It’s not at all like God is looking down on all the people of earth and saying to some over here, “You’re out” and to others over here, “You’re out.” On the contrary, Jesus is open …

The Quest – who is Jesus to you?
May 26, 2024

Matthew 16:13-16 Who Is Jesus to you? I must weigh the available evidence (Matthew 16:13, John 8:56-59, Mark 14:61-62) “Either He [Jesus] was, and is, the Son of God: or else a mad man or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at …

The Quest – the question of evil
May 19, 2024

Job 1:1-5 Job 1: 6-12 God does not cause evil. “My argument against God was that the universe seemed so cruel and unjust. But how had I got this idea of just and unjust? A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. What was I comparing this universe with when I call …

The Quest – the word
May 12, 2024

“It is always up to the person contesting a document to prove it is false. In other words, a document is innocent until proven guilty.” – Dan Story, Defending Your Faith (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Proximity (Luke 1:1–2, 1 John 1:1, 2 Peter 1:16) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The Problems Errors Ancient …

The Quest: the beginning
May 5, 2024

Genesis 1:1 Psalm 19:1-4 Genesis 1:1 “Emotionally, I am an atheist. I don’t have the evidence to prove that God doesn’t exist, but I so strongly suspect he doesn’t that I don’t want to waste my time.” – Isaac Asimov (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) A SCIENTIFIC FACT is an observation that has been confirmed …

The Quest: the truth
April 28, 2024

John 14:1-6 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I can know that truth exists. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I can know the truth. (Matthew 7:7-8; John 8:31-32) “To those who claim truth can’t be known, I like to ask them if they have really gone on a deliberate quest for truth? Have they considered the scientific, …

Love Reigns over our future
April 21, 2024

Matthew 6:25-34 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God Sees You (Jeremiah 29:11) “The two most important days of your life are the day when you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain How do you know future opportunities are God’s plan? Does this opportunity align with Scripture? Will this opport …

Love Reigns over our present
April 14, 2024

Romans 12:1-2 The average person makes us to 35,000 decisions a day. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) My choices reveal who reigns in my life (Psalm 51:16-17) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Changing your patterns will change your life (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Trade your will for God’s will (Proverbs 3:5-6) (MULTI …

Love Reigns over our past
April 7, 2024

2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Out with the OLD and in with the NEW (Psalm 103:12) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God’s love FOR us and God’s love THROUGH us (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Our WRONGNESS is replaced by God’s RIGHTEOUSNESS (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Love Reigns (Easter)
March 31, 2024

Luke 24:1-8 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) There can only be one King. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Love overcame death. (John 3:16; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Matthew 28:18-20) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Let love reign in you. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

P.R.A.Y.
March 24, 2024

Praise (Psalm 150:1-2, 6) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Repent (Acts 3:19) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Ask (Hebrews 4:16) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Yield (Romans 12:1) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)  

Letters to the Church – The church that made Jesus sick
March 17, 2024

Revelation 3:14-22 The Church in Laodicea (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Jesus identifies Himself as The Amen The faithful and true Witness (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) The church that makes Jesus sick (Rev 3:15-16) The problem with their commitment. The problem with their standards. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) …

Letters to the Church – The Open Door of Opportunity
March 10, 2024

Revelation 3:7-13 The Church in Philadelphia (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Jesus is Holy, True, and Holds the Key of David. (John 14:6) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) They were weak. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) They were wordly. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) They were (un)wavering. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Letters to the Church – Death in the Church
February 18, 2024

Revelation 3:1-6 Sardis (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Wake up and be on alert. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Strengthen what life was left. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Go back to what you heard or remember. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Hold firmly or obey. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Repent. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Ev …

Letters to the Church – Jezebel in the Church
February 11, 2024

Revelation 2:18-29 The Church in Thyatira Introduction The Son of God (Psalm 2:7-9) The Judgment of God Strengths loving faithful serving endurance Weakness They had permitted a Jezebel to remain in the church. Doctrine of Jezebel Teach that something evil can be good. Hates God’s Word. (1 Kings 22: …

Letters to the Church – Words to the Compromising
January 28, 2024

Revelation 2:12-17 The Church in Pergamum (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Strength: Remained loyal to Jesus (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Weakness: They were compromising (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Balaam (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) “There have never been more Balaamites in our churches than now. They are those who …

Letters to the Church – Words to the Suffering
January 14, 2024

Revelation 2:8-11 Isaiah 44:6 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) STRENGTH: Suffering for Christ’s Name Suffering Poverty Persecution Spiritually rich (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Jesus knows what we’re suffering. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Jesus promises a reward for faithfulness. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Letters to the Church – Everything but the One Thing
January 7, 2024

Rev 2:1-7 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Strength: Hard Work and Endurance (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Strength: Intolerant of evil people and false prophets (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Weakness: “You don’t love me or each other as you did at first.” (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Warning: repent and return (MULTILIN …

Praying the Model Prayer
December 31, 2023

Praise: Matthew 6:9 (John Shadwick) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Purpose: Matthew 6:10 (Wanda Robbins) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Provisions: Matthew 6:11 (Aaron Rouse) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Penitence: Matthew 6:12 (Janet Gardner) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Protection: Matthew 6:13 (Rocky Leonhardt) (MUL …

The Heart of Christmas is LOVE
December 24, 2023

God’s love is… thoughtful priceless timeless (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) We are LOVED into God’s family (Ephesians 1:3-14) “Adoption is the highest privilege that the gospel offers: higher even than justification. To be right with God, the Judge is a great thing, but to be loved and cared for by God, …

The Heart of Christmas is JOY
December 17, 2023

Matthew 2:9-11 John 1:14 We can have joy because God came to us. Romans 5:8 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God loves us just as we are (grace) and too much to leave us that way (truth). 1 John 4:9 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)  

The Heart of Christmas is PEACE
December 10, 2023

Luke 2:8-14 The PEACE of God is for all people. Colossians 1:19-22 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God wants us to be a PEACE with Him, with others and with ourselves. “Peace does not mean you won’t have any problems. Peace means that your problems won’t have you.” Dr. Tony Evans (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) P …

The Heart of Christmas is HOPE
December 3, 2023

Isaiah 9:2–7 Matthew 1:22–23 The presence of darkness threatens our hope. God’s presence has come to give us hope. Romans 15:4

Kingdom Treasure – Go Fish
November 26, 2023

God is a fisherman (Matthew 13:47-50) Fish like someone’s life depends upon it (2 Peter 3:9; Matthew 4:18-20) God wants us to be the net

Kingdom Treasure – God Grows Things
November 19, 2023

Matthew 13:31-32 The Kingdom of God is like a seed (Matthew 13:3-9) The seed is the Gospel sown into people’s hearts (Matthew 13:18-23) The seed is not the problem, the problem is with the soil

Kingdom Treasure – A Little Can Be a Lot
November 12, 2023

Matthew 13:33 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) A little of God’s power can do big things (John 6:11-13) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Kingdom power makes all the difference (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Never underestimate God (1 Corinthians 15:58) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

Kingdom Treasure – Worthy Any Price
November 5, 2023

Matthew 13:44 (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) What is most valuable? (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Don’t be fooled Mark 10:21-22 The call to follow Jesus is costly Jesus does not negotiate (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) What are you willing to sacrifice? (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL)

P.R.A.Y.
October 29, 2023

Praise – Psalm 150:1–2, 6 Repent – Acts 3:19 Ask – Hebrews 4:16 Yield – Romans 12:1

Best News Ever – You Have a Voice
October 22, 2023

“What you see here, what you do here, what you hear here, when you leave here – let it stay here.” Point people to Jesus John 1:36-39 Ask a question Get involved John 1:40-45 Involvement brings influence You have a voice John 1:46 Who’s your one?  

Best News Ever – There Is Good News
October 15, 2023

The Bad & the Worse News (Romans 3:21-23) The Ultimate Payment (Romans 3:24) The Sacrifice for Sin (Romans 3:25) Believe in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:25)  

Best News Ever – No News Is Bad News
October 8, 2023

John 14:6 Religion is not the way to God Righteousness is not the way to God Relationship is the ONLY way to God

Best News Ever – I Am Not Ashamed
October 1, 2023

Romans 1:16 John 14:16 “Every saved person this side of heaven owes the Gospel to every unsaved person this side of hell.” – David Platt The Gospel must be a priority (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) Prioritize the significance of The Gospel. Prioritize the substance of The Gospel. Prioritize the supremacy of …

Let’s Get Dirty!
September 24, 2023

“Dirt used to be a badge of honor. Dirt used to look like work. But we’ve scrubbed the dirt off the face of work and consequently we’ve created this suspicion of anything that’s too dirty.” – Mike Rowe Jesus is our example (Matthew 20:28, John 13:4-5) It’s a dirty job (John 13:4-5) Follow the Master …

The Letters of John – Hospitable in Truth
September 3, 2023

Identification of the Sender (3 John 1) Identification of the Recipient (3 John 1) Statement of Thanksgiving (3 John 2-4) Gaius Fidelity to the truth Walking in truth The Body of the Letter (3 John 5-12) Gaius Acting faithfully Philoxena – love of strangers (hospitality) Diotrephes Slandering with m …

The Letters of John – Faithful to Truth
August 27, 2023

Identification of the sender (2 John 1) Identification of the recipient (2 John 1-2) Greeting (2 John 3) Thanksgiving (2 John 4) Body of the letter (2 John 5-11) Conclusion (2 John 12-13)

The Letters of John – Concluding with What We Know
August 20, 2023

Three truths that believers know… Everyone who has been born of God does not sin (1 John 5:18) We are of God (1 John 5:19) The Son of God (1 John 5:20) A cautionary encouragement (1 John 5:21)

The Letters of John – Conquering Redefined
August 13, 2023

Conquering through the believer’s faith (1 John 5:1-4) Conquering through God’s testimony (1 John 5:5-12) Conquering through effective prayer (1 John 5:13-17)

The Letters of John – The Challenge of Living in Love
August 6, 2023

Required in Love (1 John 4:7-10) Remain in Love (1 John 4:11-16) Refined in Love (1 John 4:16-21)  

H.E.A.R.T. of Prayer
July 30, 2023

Honor God (1 Timothy 1:17) Examine Your Life (Matthew 7:5) Ask for Help (James 4:2-3) Request for Others (John 15:7-8) Thank God (1 Chronicles 16:34)

The Letters of John – Test the Spirits
July 23, 2023

Test the spirits (1 John 4:1) We can know the truth (1 John 4:2-3) God is greater than the devil (1 John 4:4) Them vs us (1 John 4:5-6)

The Letters of John – Living in the Light of His Love
July 9, 2023

The negative example of Cain (1 John 3:11-12) The positive example of Christ (1 John 3:13-18) Encouraging our community heart (1 John 3:19-22) The Spirit that lives in us (1 John 3:23-24)

The Letters of John – Living in the Light of His Coming
July 2, 2023

The revelation of Jesus (1 John 2:28-29) What great love (1 John 3:1) We are children of God (1 John 3:2-3) Sin is lifestyle (1 John 3:4-6) Don’t be deceived (1 John 3:7-10)

The Letters of John – A Community Command
June 25, 2023

Worldly Living (1 John 2:15-17) Lust of the flesh Lust of the eyes Pride in one’s possessions Many False Teachers (1 John 2:18-19) Anointing from the Holy One (1 John 2:20-23) Remain in Him (1 John 2:24-27) Matthew 12:30  

The Letter’s of John – Remain in God
June 18, 2023

1 John 1:10 A father’s love (1 John 2:1-2) The one who says… He knows Jesus… should keep His commands. (1 John 2:3-5) He remains in Jesus… should walk as He walked. (1 John 2:5-8) He is in Jesus but hates… is in the darkness. (1 John 2:9-11) John’s Poem Children = fatherly love Fathers = mat …

The Letters of John – God Is Light (1 John 1:5-10)
June 11, 2023

God Is Light (1 John 1:5) If we say… We have fellowship with him (1 John 1:6-7; John 17:20-21) We have no sin (1 John 1:8-9) We have not sinned (1 John 1:10) Malachi 1:10

The Letters of John – The Word of Life (1 John 1:1-4)
June 4, 2023

The Life-giving Word (1 John 1:1; John 1:1-4) The Eternal Word (1 John 1:2) The Declared Word (1 John 1:3) The Written Word (1 John 1:4)

3 Circles – Now What?
May 28, 2023

Recover & Pursue God restores us to the way we were supposed to be. We are new creations

3 Circles – The Gospel
May 21, 2023

The Gospel Euangelion Good News Active The Good News is not complicated Repent & Believe Repent means to change Believe means to put our trust, faith, and reliance in Jesus

3 Circles – Our Brokenness
May 14, 2023

Sin leads to brokenness (Romans 1:25, Proverbs 14:12) Brokenness disrupts God’s design Spiritual Life Family Life Married Life Work Life Physical Life Brokenness helps us see our need for change Get Serious about… The power of the Holy Spirit Practicing  

3 Circles – God’s Design
May 7, 2023

God’s Design (Genesis 1:31, Psalm 19:1) God created us. God has a design for every aspect of our lives. God designed us to have a relationship with Him. We choose to depart from God’s Design Sin All Wages It’s time to get serious about… doing our part practicing

A.C.T.S. of Prayer
April 30, 2023

Adoration: give God praise and honor for who He is (Psalm 100:1-3) Confession: honestly deal with the sin in your life (1 John 1:8-10) Thanksgiving: verbalize the things for which you are grateful (Psalm 138:1-2) Supplication: pray for the needs of others and yourself (John 16:23-24)

Now What? Holy Spirit Power
April 23, 2023

Acts 1:8 The Holy Spirit is God (Genesis 1:1-2, 26) The Holy Spirit Empowers (Acts 2.4) The Holy Spirit Unifies (1 Corinthians 12:13; Acts 1:14) The Holy Spirit Helps (John 14:16-17) The Holy Spirit Intercedes (Romans 8:26) The Holy Spirit Revives (Romans 8:11) The Holy Spirit Loves (Romans 5:5; Mat …

Now What? Sacrificial Love
April 16, 2023

John 21:16 1 John 3:18 Love is based on sacrifice (Romans 5:6-8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 John 4:8) Love calls for sacrifice (John 15:13) James 2:18 I will show my love by my sacrificial actions.  

The Greatest Week in History: The Greatest Day in History
April 9, 2023

The Report (Luke 24:1, 7) The resurrection of Jesus gives us hope. The Conversation (Luke 24:13-14) The resurrection of Jesus gives us understanding. The Appearance (Luke 24:36, 39, 41-43) The resurrection of Jesus gives us belief. (John 14:1) The Commision (Luke 24:48-49; Acts 1:8) The resurrection …

The Greatest Week in History: The Worst Good Friday
April 2, 2023

Jesus’ Trial (Luke 22:66-23:25) Luke 22:66 Daniel 7:13-14 Luke 23:14-15 Luke 23:21 Jesus’ Crucifixion (Luke 23:26-49) First man (Luke 23.39) Second man (Luke 23:42) Jesus (Luke 23:34, 43) Psalm 31:5 Luke 23:47 Jesus’ Burial (Luke 23:50-56)

The Greatest Week in History: THURSDAY- Major Messages
March 26, 2023

Our character (Luke 22:24, 24-27, 31-34; Proverbs 16:18) Our craving (Luke 22:40-42, 45-46) Our choices (Luke 22:4-6)

The Greatest Week in History: TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY – The Issue of Authority
March 19, 2023

Luke 19:47-48 The Who of Jesus’ authority. (Luke 20:1-2) The What of Jesus’ authority. (Luke 20:9, 20:15-16) The Where of Jesus’ authority. (Luke 20:22, 25; Genesis 1:27) The When of Jesus’ authority. (Philippians 2:9-11) You don’t Later Now (John 10:10)

The Greatest Week in History: MONDAY – Clearing Out the Clutter
March 12, 2023

Luke 19:45 Why was the Temple fruitless? There was corruption among the religious leaders. (Malachi 3:8, 10) There was exclusion of the nations from fellowship with God. (1 Kings 8:41-43) There was no recognition of Jesus as the fulfillment of the temple. (Luke 19:46, Isaiah 56:7, Jeremiah 7:11)

The Greatest Week in History: SUNDAY – The Journey Begins
March 5, 2023

Direction (Luke 19:28).  APPLICATION: Are you following God’s purpose for your life? Submission (Luke 19:29-34).  APPLICATION: Are you living in obedience to God’s Word? Declaration (Luke 19:35-36).  APPLICATION: Are you telling people about Jesus? Colt Set Clothes Admiration (Luke 19:37-40).  APPLI …

P3: A Blank Check
February 26, 2023

Romans 12:1 Question 1: The Purpose of the church is to Love God and Love People (The Great Commandment – Matthew 22:37-29). Question 2: How do we prioritize loving God? By dying to self and putting Him first (The Great Commitment – Matthew 16:24). Question 3: What plans do we have to show our love …

P3: Plans – Love People
February 19, 2023

2 Samuel 6:2; 14–15 Prescence of God (Matthew 7:21) Passion for People (2 Samuel 6:18) PLANS Discipleship Classes Witness Training (Life on Mission app) Missions Car Hop (April 8, 12-2pm) Vacation Bible School (June4-8, 6:30-8:30pm) Trunk or Treat (October 29, 4-6pm) Bethlehem Marketplace (December …

P3: Priorities – Love People (The Great Commission)
February 12, 2023

The Power of the Commission (Matthew 28:18) The Plan of the Commission (Matthew 28:19) The Possibility of the Commission (Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8) The Persons of the Commission (Matthew 28:20) The Promise of the Commission (Matthew 28:20)    

P3: Purpose – Love People (The Great Commandment)
February 5, 2023

Matthew 29:39 John 13:34-35 A Commandment to Live A Pattern to Follow Undeniable (1 John 3:18) Unselfish (Philippians 2:5-8) Unconditional (Ephesians 4:2)

PRAY the Model Prayer
January 29, 2023

Luke 10:2 Matthew 6:9 — Praise Matthew 6:10 — Purpose Matthew 6:11 — Provisions Matthew 6:12 — Penitence Matthew 6:13 — Protection

P3: Plans – Love God
January 22, 2023

Our Purpose: To live out the Great Commandment through the Great Commitment and the Great Commision. Love God – Love People Excellence (Matthew 5:48) Love God with all your heart Active participation in worship (Psalm 95:6) Active participation in giving (Malachi 1:10) Love God with all your soul Pr …

P3: Priorities – Love God (The Great Commitment)
January 15, 2023

Matthew 16:24-26 The Great Commitment The Mandate The Decision The Denial The Death (Galatians 2:20; Romans 6:6; Romans 12:1) The Devotion The Mystery The Motivation (Luke 12:19-20)

P3: Purpose – Love God (The Great Commandment)
January 8, 2023

Matthew 22:35-40 Revelation 2:2-5 Love God with all your heart (emotions) Love God with all your soul (faith) Love God will all your mind (intellect)

P3: reBUILD
January 1, 2023

Haggai 1:7-8 Think carefully about your ways Go (action, action, action) Bring (show up; get excited) Build (mentor, disciple, train) Purpose (Matthew 22:37-40) The Great Commandment: Priorities The Great Commitment (Matthew 16:24) The Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) Plans Attainable Content Exc …

The Promise: No Returns Needed
December 25, 2022

Matthew 2:11 Grace (Ephesians 2:4-5) Grafted (1 Corinthians 12:27; Romans 12:4-5) We are all parts of His one body. We belong to each other. Each of us are indispensable. (1 Corinthians 12:18, 21) Gifted (Ephesians 4:16; Romans 12:6-8)

The Promise: Love (Mary)
December 18, 2022

The birth of Jesus gives us a new love. (Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26-33) The birth of Jesus gives us disruption. The birth of Jesus gives us a choice. (Luke 1:34-37; 38)

The Promise: JOY (Zechariah)
December 11, 2022

We must prepare to find joy in Jesus. (Isaiah 40:3-5) It is a joy to prepare others to experience God. (Luke 1:11-17) Our joy comes from the grace of God. (Luke 1:57-66)

The Promise: PEACE (The Shepherd)
December 4, 2022

Isaiah 9:6-7 Luke 2:8-12 The peace of Jesus is for everyone. Peace is not the absence of conflict; it’s the presence of God. (Luke 2:13-14) God’s favor comes from being at peace with God. (Romans 8:6-7)

The Promise: HOPE (Simeon)
November 27, 2022

Luke 2:25-35 Hope is a certainty about the future that impacts the present. (1 Peter 1:13) Hope is birthed out of deep longings and desperate need. Hope is found in a person.

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances – Joy in Thanksgiving
November 20, 2022

Shout (Psalm 100:1) Gladness (Psalm 100:2; 1 Corinthians 15:51-56; Romans 8:38-39) Acknowledge (Psalm 100:3) God is Lord God is Creator God is Shepherd Thanksgiving (Psalm 100:4) Gratitude (Psalm 100:5) God’s goodness God’s love God’s faithfulness “Everything comes from him; Everything happens throu …

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances – How to Give Thanks
November 13, 2022

Colossians 2:6-7 Say Thanks to God with Your… Singing (Psalm 92.1-4; Isaiah 12:5-6; Hebrews 2:12; James 5:13) Praying (1 Chronicles 16:34; 1 Chronicles 29:13) Giving (2 Corinthians 9:7) Living (Colossians 3:17) Sharing (Romans 1:14-15)

Giving Thanks in All Circumstances – An Attitude of Gratitude
November 6, 2022

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Attitudes that Steal our Gratitude Pride Complaining An Attitude of Gratitude Thanksgiving should be expressed (Psalm 100:4, Psalm 107:1) Thanksgiving should be expanded The blessings of life The burdens of life (Philippians 1:12) Thanksgiving is expected Thanksgiving is the …

Glorify God – Present Your Body as a Living Sacrifice
October 30, 2022

“Sacrifice is the surrender or destruction of something prized or desirable for the sake of something considered as having a higher claim.” Romans 12:1-2 The Challenge Personal Perpetual Proper The Cause Mercy Greatness (Psalm 96:2-4) Love (1 John 4:19) The Call Conform (NOT) Changed Controlled (Jos …

A Heart Like David (guest speaker – Hal Sandifer)
October 23, 2022

1 Samuel 17:19-50

Glorify God – Declare God’s Glory
October 16, 2022

God’s Position (Psalm 145:1-2) God’s Power (Psalm 145:3-6, Romans 11:33) God’s Personality (Psalm 145:7-9) God’s Preeminence (Psalm 145:10-13, Proverbs 16:23) God’s Provision (Psalm 145:14-16) God’s Presence (Psalm 145:17-19) God’s Preservation (Psalm 145:20-21)

Glorify God – Abide in Christ and Bear Much Fruit
October 9, 2022

Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 John 15:4-5 Alignment Bond Image (2 Corinthians 3:18) Discipline (Hebrews 12:11) Everlasting

Glorify God – Worship the Lord in Spirit and Truth
October 2, 2022

John 4:23-24 Worship is theological (Revelation 4:8; Revelation 4:11; Revelation 5:9) Worship is practical Worship involves purity Worship involves humility (Revelation 4:10, 5:8, 5:14) Worship involves surrender (Revelation 4:10)

Glorify God – Living a Worthy Life
September 18, 2022

Ephesians 4.1-6 What? Therefore Walk Worthy How? Humility “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself … less.” Gentleness “Meek does not equal weak.” Patience Bearing Why? One body One Spirit One hope One Lord One faith One baptism One God and Father of all

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