Encouraged The Church We All Need 1 Thessalonians 1 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 Where to …
What’s the Big Deal about Worship Psalm 95, 100 ,145 Worship is a response of Love, Honor, and Praise to the Greatness of our God I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and mos …
Get in the Game Why We Play Philippians 2:1-8 The Fuel For serving others 1.Because God Loves Me Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion Philippians 2:1 This is how God …
Get in the Game Everyone has a role to play 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 God created me to be a Player, not a Spectator Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 1.I Belong to Something Bigger Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many part …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Peter – Bouncing Back from Failure Principles from a flawed Follower 1.We will all fail, and Jesus already knows it “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And wh …
Joshua When Faith Becomes Sight! Lessons from the past we can use in the present. The last thing Joshua wanted to hear… Was the most important word he had ever received. Was the gateway to a life he never imagined. Was the next step in the mission of Jesus. God’s message to Joshua To live Faith Over …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Daniel The Life of a GENUINE LEGEND 1. Godly Legends demonstrate Godly Character Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. A …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Elijah – Dealing with Discouraging and Depressing Days sources of Discouragement 1.Difficult People Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to s …
The Cost of Faithfulness… Faithfulness does not come from an offering it comes from sacrifice . (Romans 12:1) From Luke 9:57-62: Three questions to ask yourself: 1) From vs. 57-58… Am I focused on comfort? Focus on the mission! 2) From vs. 59-60…Am I _delaying obedience? Evaluate your _priorities! 3 …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Esther – Extraordinary Courage God positions us for His purpose, not for our comfortability When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews …
Encouraged The Church We All Need 1 Thessalonians 1 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 Where to …
What’s the Big Deal about Worship Psalm 95, 100 ,145 Worship is a response of Love, Honor, and Praise to the Greatness of our God I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and mos …
Get in the Game Why We Play Philippians 2:1-8 The Fuel For serving others 1.Because God Loves Me Therefore, if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion Philippians 2:1 This is how God …
Get in the Game Everyone has a role to play 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 God created me to be a Player, not a Spectator Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. 1 Corinthians 12:27 1.I Belong to Something Bigger Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many part …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Peter – Bouncing Back from Failure Principles from a flawed Follower 1.We will all fail, and Jesus already knows it “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And wh …
Joshua When Faith Becomes Sight! Lessons from the past we can use in the present. The last thing Joshua wanted to hear… Was the most important word he had ever received. Was the gateway to a life he never imagined. Was the next step in the mission of Jesus. God’s message to Joshua To live Faith Over …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Daniel The Life of a GENUINE LEGEND 1. Godly Legends demonstrate Godly Character Now Daniel so distinguished himself among the administrators and the satraps by his exceptional qualities that the king planned to set him over the whole kingdom. A …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Elijah – Dealing with Discouraging and Depressing Days sources of Discouragement 1.Difficult People Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to s …
The Cost of Faithfulness… Faithfulness does not come from an offering it comes from sacrifice . (Romans 12:1) From Luke 9:57-62: Three questions to ask yourself: 1) From vs. 57-58… Am I focused on comfort? Focus on the mission! 2) From vs. 59-60…Am I _delaying obedience? Evaluate your _priorities! 3 …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Esther – Extraordinary Courage God positions us for His purpose, not for our comfortability When Esther’s words were reported to Mordecai, he sent back this answer: “Do not think that because you are in the king’s house you alone of all the Jews …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Gideon Judges 6-8 Lessons from an Unlikely Legend. 1.God sees what I can be, not just what I am The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a wi …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego Daniel 3 Inspiring Courageous Faith 1.Courageous Faith is built on conviction So these men were brought before the king, and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, “Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not ser …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Ruth – A Legacy of Loyal Faith Ruth’s Inspiring Example 1.Loyal Faith makes the difficult decisions “Look,” said Naomi, “your sister-in-law is going back to her people and her gods. Go back with her.” But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you …
Legends of the Faith The Men and Women Who Inspire Us Joseph – Man of Enduring Faith 4 Seasons Designed to Develop our Faith 1.The Pit: Challenging Times So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe—the ornate robe he was wearing— and they took him and threw him into the cister …
The Treasure is in the Field (Derek Metro) Matthew 13:44 NIV “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” (MULTILINE) Colossians 2:3 NLT “In him lie hidden all the treasure …
Handout Outline for The Call The Biblical Virtue of Freedom The Contrast of Freedom Today Biblical Freedom is not the absence of restraint, but the power to live rightly under God. The Founders’ Vision of Freedom If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, nei …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Becoming a Radical Follower Matthew 7:21-29 2 Distinquishing Marks of a Jesus Follower 1.It’s about a relationship not just Religiosity Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’ Matthew 7:23 It’s more than Right Religio …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Decisions Matthew 7:13-20 3 Life Defining Decisions Decision #1: What Path will I take? Enter through the narrow gate. Matthew 7:13 Two Paths: Wide Gate + Broad Road = Destruction For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destructio …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Prayer Matthew 7:7-12 A radically different Way to Pray 1.Radical Prayer is Passionate “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 It intensifies from asking, to seeking, to Knocki …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Judgment Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus’ Words on Judging others Avoid Hypercritical Judgement Do not judge Matthew 7:1a Because I’ll be judged how I judge others “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judge …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Judgment Matthew 7:1-6 Jesus’ Words on Judging others 1.Avoid Hypercritical Judgement Do not judge Matthew 7:1a Because I’ll be judged how I judge others “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be jud …
Radical Life: Living Authentic Faith Matt. 6:5-18 We are Called to live out Authentic Faith Understand your Motives Religion makes it about me “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I t …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Peace Matthew 6:25-34 why Jesus Taught Not to Worry 1.It’s often about Unimportant things “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the bo …
The Radical Life Radical Generosity – Managing my money wisely Chuck Wysong Matthew 6:1-4 / 6:19-24 “Human desires are like the world of the dead. There’s always room for more.” Proverbs 27:20 WHY DO WE ALWAYS WANT MORE? 1. We hope that having more will bring us more satisfaction. “Those who love mo …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Love Matthew 5:38-48 How to Love My enemies 1.Reject Retaliation “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other chee …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Integrity Matthew 5:27-37 3 Integrity Building Commitments Commitment #1: Be a Purity Seeker “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Reconciliation Matthew 5:21-26 Godly Living is an Internal Condition not just External Behaviors “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. For I tell you that unless your …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Influence Matthew 5:13-20 Jesus calls us to be High Impact Players for His Kingdom! How to Live with High Impact. 1. Be Salty You are the salt of the earth. Matthew 5:13 Remain Distinct But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty a …
The Radical Life Living the Words of Jesus Radical Happiness Matthew 5:1-12 4 Marks of A blessed Life 1.A Humble Spiritual Perspective I’m Spiritually Bankrupt Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 I’m Spiritually Broken Blessed are those who mourn, for the …
Easter 2026 Eyes Opened to an Empty Tomb! Luke 24 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. But they did not believe the women, be …
Suit Up Get Ready for the Fight of Your Life Fighting with the Power of God Ephesians 6:18-20 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11 Prayer Empowers us for Victory And pray …
Suit Up Get Ready for the Fight of Your Life Sharpen Your Swords Ephesians 6:17 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark …
Suit up Get ready for the fight of your life Ephesians 6:10-14 How you view things is how you do things Armor piece #5 The Helmet of Salvation Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17 Helmets provide protection where it’s needed most Therefor …
Suit Up Get Ready for the Fight of Your Life Lace Up and Protect Yourself at All Times! Ephesians 6:15-16 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:11 Suit Up With… Piece #3: The Footwear of Peace and with your feet fitted with the readin …
Suit Up Get Ready for the Fight of Your Life Buckle Up with the Belt and the Breastplate Ephesians 6:10-14 A Quick Review I am in a Spiritual Battle Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood… Ephesians 6 …
Leveling Up Habits of High-Level Jesus Followers Habit #6: Sharing My Faith Habit #6: Sharing Jesus with Others why should I Share? 1.Because it’s great news Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to hi …
Leveling Up Habits of High-Level Jesus Followers Habit #5: Generosity Luke 12:15-21, Matthew 6:19-21 Habit #5: Live Generously All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Acts 2:44-45 why Generosity is Important! 1 …
Leveling Up Habits of High-Level Jesus Followers Habit #4: Serving Others John 13, 1 Corinthians 12 Habit #3: Develop a Lifestyle of Service Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the …
Leveling Up Habits of High-Level Jesus Followers Habit #3: Bible Study 2 Timothy 3:14-17, James 1:22-25 Habit #3: Study my Bible Daily They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Acts 2:42 What is the bible? 66 books written by 40 diff …
Leveling Up Habits of High-Level Jesus Followers Habit #2: Prayer Matthew 6:5-14 Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Habit #2: Communicate with God …
Leveling Up Habits of High-Level Jesus Followers Habit #1: Community Acts 2:42-47, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Habit #1: …
The Way of Grace 1.Avoid The Pharisee Mentality Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer[a]: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I’mcertainly not like that tax collector! 12 I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my incom …
Christmas 2025 Christmas in Every Season! Luke 1, Matthew 1 Three Stories before “the Story” Zechariah and Elizabeth’s Story A Season of Disappointment and Discouragement But they were childless because Elizabeth was not able to conceive, and they were both very old. Luke 1:7 Remember God Hea …
The Life of DAvid A Dying King’s Last Words 1 Kings 2:1-4 When the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to Solomon his son. Vs. 1 a little Fatherly Advice 1.Power Up “I am about to go the way of all the earth,” he said. “So be strong… vs. 2 2.Grow Up he said. “So be strong, act like a m …
The Life of DAvid Dealing with Difficult People 2 Samuel 13-18 1.Seek to resolve issues quickly After Absalom fled and went to Geshur, he stayed there three years. And King David longed to go to Absalom 13:38-39 Absalom lived two years in Jerusalem without seeing the king’s face. 14:28 Genuine recon …
The Life of DAvid There Really Is No “Fun” In Family Dysfunction! 2 Samuel 13 In Life, we reap what we sow! Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction Galatians 6:7-8 You struck down Uriah the Hittite w …
The Life of DAvid When God Comes Knocking! 2 Samuel 12, Psalm 32, Psalm 51 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy on me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer. Psalm 32:3-4 Nathan – Offering a LIfeGiving REbuke 1.Obe …
The Life of DAvid Am I Playing with Fire? 2 Samuel 11 These things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the culmination of the ages has come. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall! 1 Corinthians 10:11-12 I’m flirting with Tem …
The Life of DAvid Better Decisions Lead to Fewer Regrets 2 Samuel 10 Insights for Living Well 1.Avoid making Assumptions David thought, “I will show kindness to Hanun son of Nahash, just as his father showed kindness to me.” So David sent a delegation to express his sympathy to Hanun concerning his …
The Life of David The Incredible and Terrifying Presence of God 2 Samuel 6 Approaching The All-Powerful Lord 1.God’s Holiness deserves my Honor When they came to the threshing floor of Nakon, Uzzah reached out and took hold of the ark of God, because the oxen stumbled. The Lord’s anger burned agains …
A Tale of Two Kings New King, New Era, Same God! 2 Samuel 5 After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Acts 13:22 Habits of a person after God’s Heart 1. They Trust …
A Tale of Two Kings What Do I Want To Be Remembered For? 1 Samuel 31 A LIFE Altering Question What Do I want Written on my Tombstone? Transforming Truth from a Tragic Ending 1.Our Choices have Consequences The fighting grew fierce around Saul, and when the archers overtook him, they wounded him crit …
A TALE OF TWO KINGS “Find Your Way Back, To Your Home” 1 Samuel 29 and 30 September 28, 2025 FIVE STEPS TO FINDING YOUR WAY BACK 1. When God Gives You A Way Of Escape… TAKE IT! 1 Sam. 29:10,11 Achish said: “Now get up early, along with your master’s servants who have come with you, and …
A Tale of Two Kings When God Goes Silent! 1 Samuel 28 Spiritual Truth from a Supernatural Story 1.Don’t expect God to speak if I refuse to listen When Saul saw the Philistine army, he was afraid; terror filled his heart. He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or p …
A Tale of Two Kings What To Do When I’m Struggling with What To Do! 1 Samuel 27-28:2 3 Important Crossroad Decisions. 1.Will I talk to myself or ask God? But David thought to himself… Vs. 1a 2. Will I Believe the worst or Believe God’s best? But David thought to himself, “One of these days I will be …
A Tale of Two Kings Developing a Life of Deep-Seated Conviction 1 Samuel 26 3 Convictions worth developing. Conviction #1: I’ll do what’s right in God’s Eyes always So David and Abishai went to the army by night, and there was Saul, lying asleep inside the camp with his spear stuck in the ground nea …
A Tale of Two Kings The Danger of Running on Emotions 1 Samuel 25 Principles from 2 knuckleheads and 1 Beautiful Woman From Nabal Don’t be a Selfish arrogant fool Nabal answered David’s servants, “Who is this David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants are breaking away from their masters these d …
A Tale of Two Kings When God asks “Do you Really Trust Me?” 1 Samuel 23-24 3 Trust Testers 1.Opportunities So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for David and his men near the Crags of the Wild Goats. He came to the sheep pens along the way; a cave was there, …
A Tale of Two Kings What to do in the Middle of a Crisis! 1 Samuel 21-22 two Crisis Buidling components 1.Being Afraid Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to kill me?” 20:1 2.Being …
A Tale of Two Kings The Value of a Loyal Friend! 1 Samuel 20 Characteristics of a Covenant Friend 1.They provide Safety and Encouragement Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, “What have I done? What is my crime? How have I wronged your father, that he is trying to kil …
A Tale of Two Kings Living Under the Protective Hand of God! 1 Samuel 19 3 People God Uses to Protect 1.Good Friends Saul told his son Jonathan and all the attendants to kill David. But Jonathan had taken a great liking to David and warned him, “My father Saul is looking for a chance to kill you. Be …
A Tale of Two Kings Choosing a Spirit-Filled or Spirit-Less Life! 1 Samuel 18 Traits of a Spirit-Less Life 1.Jealousy When the men were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out from all the towns of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs …
A Tale of Two Kings Trusting God with Our Battles! 1 Samuel 17:30-58 Where we tend to put our trust 1.Our Abilities Saul replied, “You are not able to go out against this Philistine and fight him; you are only a young man, and he has been a warrior from his youth.” Vs. 33 2. The Advice of Others The …
A Tale of Two Kings The Importance of a Spirit Filled Life! 1 Samuel 16:13-23 Life-changing Truth from a STrange Story 1.When God Calls Us, He’ll Equip Us So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon …
A TALE OF TWO KINGS ROAD TRIPS * 1 Samuel 16 * June 29, 2025 SAMUEL Spent The Road Trip Of His Life, Giving Perspective TO WHAT WAS ON GOD’S HEART SAUL Spent Road Trip Of His Life, Giving Preference TO WHAT WAS ON HIS OWN HEART DAVID Spent Road Trip Of His Life Giving “Hot Pursuit” TO BEING A …
A Tale of Two Kings When God says “Enough”! 1 Samuel 15 Powerful Principles from a Disobedient Kiing 1. Disobedience to God always has an impact But Saul and the army spared Agag and the best of the sheep and cattle, the fat calves and lambs—everything that was good. These they were unwilling to des …
A Tale of Two Kings When It’s Unwise to be a Promise Keeper! 1 Samuel 14:26-46 Practical Lessons from a Proud Dad 1.When making big decisions, ask God First Now the Israelites were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath, saying, “Cursed be anyone who eats food before e …
A Tale of Two Kings Choosing to Do Things My Way! 1 Samuel 13 “Go down ahead of me to Gilgal. I will surely come down to you to sacrifice burnt offerings and fellowship offerings, but you must wait seven days until I come to you and tell you what you are to do.” 1 Samuel 10:8 Crisis of Faith Moments …
A Tale of Two Kings An Unforgettable Farewell Speech! 1 Samuel 12 Marks of a Godly Leader 1.Integrity “You have not cheated or oppressed us,” they replied. “You have not taken anything from anyone’s hand.” Samuel said to them, “The Lord is witness against you, and also his anointed is witness this d …
A Tale of Two Kings It’s Time to Lead! 1 Samuel 11 Leadership Lessons from Israel’s 1ST King 1.Godly Leadership always begins with a move from God When Saul heard their words, the Spirit of God came powerfully upon him, and he burned with anger. Vs. 6 2. Great Leaders are other Focused When the mess …
A Tale of Two Kings When One Moment Can Change My Entire Life! 1 Samuel 9-10:13 3 Life Changing Truths about How God Works 1.God often uses ordinary (and irritating) circumstances for extraordinary reasons Now the donkeys belonging to Saul’s father Kish were lost, and Kish said to his son Saul, “Tak …
A Tale of Two Kings When I Know Better Than God Does! 1 Samuel 8 I act like I know more than God when I… 1. Dethrone Him from Authority in my life They said to him, “You are old, and your sons do not follow your ways; now appoint a king to lead us, such as all the other nations have.” But when they …
Easter The Greatest Comeback of All Time! John 20 5 Life-changing Comebacks of Easter Peter’s Comeback 1.From Guilt to Forgiveness “Don’t be alarmed,” the angel said, “You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go te …
A Tale of Two Kings Getting Back on Track with God! 1 Samuel 7 Getting Back on Track with God requires repentance! Then all the people of Israel turned back to the Lord. Vs. 3 What Real REpentance Looks LIke! 1.Repentance Starts with our Heart So Samuel said to all the Israelites, “If you are return …
A Tale of Two Kings Approaching a Holy, All-Powerful God! 1 Samuel 5-6 4 ways to Approach God 1.I can try to Manipulate God When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why did the Lord bring defeat on us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the Lord’s covenant …
A Tale of Two Kings What Happens When We Try to Use God! 1 Samuel 4 Transorming Truths from a tragic Story 1.When asking Good Questions, wait for God’s Answer Israel was defeated by the Philistines, who killed about four thousand of them on the battlefield. When the soldiers returned to camp, the el …
A Tale of Two Kings Hearing the Voice of God 1 Samuel 3 How God Often speaks 1. Personally Then the Lord called Samuel… Again the Lord called, “Samuel!” Vs. 4,6 2. Through people “What was it he said to you?” Eli asked. “Do not hide it from me. May God deal with you, be it ever so severely, if you h …
A Tale of Two Kings Great Lessons from Bad Examples 1 Samuel 2 From Hophni and Phinehas God takes sin seriously This sin of the young men was very great in the Lord’s sight, for they were treating the Lord’s offering with contempt. Vs. 17 God will not be mocked “‘And what happens to your two sons, H …
A Tale of Two Kings Life Changing Prayer 1 Samuel 1 A Model of Prayer 1. Pray with Heart In her deep anguish Hannah prayed to the Lord, weeping bitterly. Vs. 10 2. Pray Humbly And she made a vow, saying, “Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget …
One Life How will I choose to live it? Ecclesiastes “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 3 Wise Choices 1. Walk with God Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear …
“WHEN LIFE IS NOWHERE NEAR A BOWL OF CHERRIES” THE CALL CHURCH * February 23, 2025 * MT. 26:36-45 Mt. 26:36a “Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane…” Isa. 51:17 “…you who have drunk from the hand of the Lord the cup of his wrath…” Rom. 2:5 “But because of your stubbornness …
Selfless Created to Serve Fulfilling my Role in God’s Church 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 The Truth about my role in Church 1.I was designed to be a significant part of God’s Ch …
January 26, 2025 Just Let It Go William Laws Hebrews 12:1-3 1.SURROUNDED BY A HUGE CLOUD OF WITNESSES OF A LIFE OF FAITH. By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that …
Selfless Created to Serve Discovering the Motivation to Serve Matthew 25:14-46 For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 1.God gives Something to Everyone for service “Again, it will be like a man going on a journ …
Selfless – Created to Serve Developing a Heart to Serve Others John 13:1-17 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, whic …
Church Come Alive in 2025 Acts 2:42-47 Thriving Churches are committed to Action They devoted themselves to… Vs. 42 5 activities that create a Thriving Church Activity #1: We’ll Connect Regularly They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to …
I HAVE A FRIEND WHO “CAN’T” BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION Mark 15:42-Mark 16:8 December 29th, 2024 This all happened on Friday, the day of preparation, the day before the Sabbath. As evening approached, 43 Joseph of Arimathea took a risk and went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. (Joseph was an hon …
Mark Who is This Jesus? What You Don’t Want to Miss This Christmas! Mark 15:21-41, Romans 5:6-11 There is no Christmas without the Cross! Three Gifts of Christmas and the Cross You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for …
Mark Who is This Jesus? What Will I Choose To Do With Jesus? Mark 15:1-20 1.The Religious Leaders – Chose to Reject and Hate Jesus! Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So they bound Jesus, led him away and …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Bouncing Back After Failure! Mark 14:27-31, 66-72, John 21:15-17 1.We will all Fail! Immediately the rooster crowed the second time. Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows twice you will disown me three times.” And he broke down and …
The Power of Example “Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.” 1 Cor. 11:1 We model what we value. Therefore: 1. Value people over things. Heb 13:5 2. Value the present over the past. Phil 3:13 “Keep aiming at the right values in life to obtain abundant life and eternal life in C …
Mark Who is This Jesus? What No One But Jesus Saw Coming! Mark 14:43-65 1.Jesus was Betrayed (Judas) Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders. Now the betrayer h …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Desperate Times Call for Desperate Prayers! Mark 14:32-42 Prayer empowers us in times of desperation! 1. Prayer empowers us to Resist Temptation “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into tem …
November 10, 2024 Mark Who is This Jesus? Six Hours – It’s about to get crazy! MARK 14:12-24 LEONARD LEE A FEW SIDE OBSERVATIONS: Jesus is never, not in control On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the Passover lamb, Jesus’ disciples asked him, “ …
Mark Who is This Jesus? What Real Worship Looks Like! Mark 14:1-11 Mary – An Example of a Genuine Worship 1.Worship is my Response of Love to God a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. Vs. 3 Love the Lord …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Jesus’ Teaching on The End Times Mark 13, Matthew 24-25, Luke 21 What We Do and Don’t Know Things will get Bad because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again. Vs. 19 Jesus is coming agai …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Christianity Made Simple, Not Easy! Mark 12:28-44 The Greatest Commandments Love God “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God Vs. 29-30 With All I have Love the Lord your God with all your h …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Jesus on Political Correctness! Mark 12:13-27 Jesus on Politics “Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” They brought the coin, and he asked them, “Whose image is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then Jesus said to them, “Give back to Caesar what i …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Just Who Does Jesus Think He Is? Mark 11:27-12:12 A Familiar Question What Right Does Jesus have to change my life? They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. “By wh …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Unleashing God’s Power in My Life! Mark 11:20-25 3 actions that Unleash God’s power Believe In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!” “Have faith …
Mark Who is This Jesus? The Side of Jesus Most People Ignore! Mark 11:12-21 4 BEHAVIORS THAT REALLY FIRE JESUS UP! Superficial Spirituality The next day as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reache …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Here Comes a Different Kind of King! Mark 11:1-11 How King Jesus is different 1. As King, Jesus deserves our Obedience Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has …
Mark Who is This Jesus? When Believing Leads to Seeing! Mark 10:46-52 A different view of Faith 1. Faith believes even when we can’t see Then they came to Jericho. As Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, a blind man, Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), …
Mark Who is This Jesus? How to Be Great According to The G.O.A.T. Mark 10:32-45 the problem with our idea of being Great 1.I’m the center of it all Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. “Teacher,” they said, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask.” Vs. 33-35 When the ten heard ab …
Mark Who is This Jesus? What Can I Do To Get Into Heaven? Mark 10:17-31 3 Take AWay Truths 1. We can never earn eternal life “Good teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Vs. 2 Religion Emphasizes Rules You know the commandments: ‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adul …
Mark Who is This Jesus? What Jesus Taught about Marriage and Divorce Mark 10:1-16, Matthew 19:1-15 God’s Word should always be the Foundation of our truth Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” “What did Moses command you?” he replied. Vs. 2-3 Mar …
Will the Church stay United? Acts 2:42-47 3 Tactics of the Enemy 1. A Distracted Mission Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19-20 Get Rea …
August 4, 2024 Don’t Let Your Hearts Be Troubled John 14:1 William Laws Definition of the word Trust: assured reliance on the character, ability and strength of someone or something. 1. Trust God’s comfort in times of distress and troubles. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, t …
MARK WHO IS THIS JESUS? PRIVATE LESSONS WITH JESUS (About Life In His Kingdom) Mark 9:33-50 Mk. 9:33a “They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house…” 1. IT’S ALRIGHT TO WANT TO BE GREAT Mk. 9:33b-37 “… he asked them, ‘What were you arguing about on the road?’ VS34 But they kept quiet beca …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Why Most Will Never Truly Be Great! Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 2:3-8 Greatness According to Jesus 1. True Greatness is Selflessness (Humility) When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” But they kept quiet because on the way they had a …
THE NEW YOU Invisible War Chuck Wysong For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 BIG IDEA: When a person comes to Christ they are putting to death their old self, sin has been rendered powerless in our lives. They are dead to s …
Mark Who is This Jesus? An Unforgettable Mountaintop Experience! Mark 9:1-13 Transforming Truth from a Mountaintop Moment Jesus is God in the flesh And he said to them, “Truly I tell you, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see that the kingdom of God has come with power.” Af …
Mark Who is This Jesus? The Part of Christianity No One Likes Talking About! Mark 8:29-38 We all want a Savior, few of us want a Lord “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.” Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him. He then began to teach t …
Mark Who is This Jesus? How’s Your Vision? Mark 8:22-30 Seeing Jesus Clearly 1. Jesus doesn’t always work the Same Way! He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” Vs. 23 2. Spir …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Learning from Life’s Re-Run Moments! Mark 8:1-21 Spiritual Insights from a Déjà Vu Experience 1. Jesus came to demonstrate compassion to All of Us “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them home hung …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Demonstrating Great Faith! Mark 7:24-37 Insights learnded from Dogs and a Deaf Man 1. Jesus came to make outsiders insiders Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret …
Mark Who is This Jesus? What Jesus Really Thinks About Religion! Mark 7:1-23 Why Jesus had a problem with the Religious Elite Religion emphasizes Man-Made Rules And they observe many other traditions, such as the washing of cups, pitchers and kettles. So the Pharisees and teachers of the law asked J …
Mark Who is This Jesus? When the Impossible Becomes Possible! Mark 6:45-52 LIfe Lessons from slow Learners Obeying Jesus isn’t always easy Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. He saw the disciples straining at the …
Mark Who is This Jesus? The Thrill of Being Used by God! Mark 6:30-44 4 Practical Ministry Principles We all need time for Rest! Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Stepping into Ministry! Mark 6:14-29 God Created you for a Purpose! The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— “a voice of one calling in t …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Desperate Times Call for Desperate Faith! Mark 5:21-43 What desperate Faith Looks Like Desperate Faith Asks! Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please …
Mark Who is This Jesus? An Epic Showdown between Good and Evil! Mark 5:1-20 life-changing Principles from a HairRaising STory Spiritual warfare is real. Jesus wins! When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Navigating the Storms of Life! Mark 4:35-41 Storms in Life are inevitable! In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 Storms of Correction And have you completely forgotten this word of encouragement that addresses you as a fath …
Mark Who is This Jesus? How Things Work in God’s Kingdom! Mark 4:21-34 4 Principles for Kingdom Living Principle #1: God’s Truth is meant to Illuminate and Reveal He said to them, “Do you bring in a lamp to put it under a bowl or a bed? Instead, don’t you put it on its stand? For whatever is hidden …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Getting a Spiritual EKG! Mark 4:1-20 the Purpose of Parables Parables are stories with a Spiritual meaning Parables are meant to conceal and reveal He told them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those on the outside everything is said in parable …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Who Is Jesus To Me? Mark 3:7-35 5 Ways We can Treat Jesus I can Use Him a large crowd from Galilee followed. When they heard about all he was doing, many people came to him…Because of the crowd he told his disciples to have a small boat ready for him, to keep the people from …
The Jesus Story When Jesus Broke the Rules! Mark 2:23-3:6 Breaking the rules of Legalism ! Legalism makes demands that are a burden to follow One Sabbath Jesus was going through the grainfields, and as his disciples walked along, they began to pick some heads of grain. The Pharisees said to him, “Lo …
The Jesus Story The Jesus No One Saw Coming! Mark 2:13-22 How Jesus Surprised everyone! ! Jesus Invited the least likely candidates As he walked along, he saw Levi son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” Jesus told him… Vs. 14 But His Invitation isn’t Free and Levi got up …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Jesus’ Response to Desperate Faith! Mark 1:40-2:12 Desperation often Ignites or Reveals our faith in Jesus DEsperate Faith and Jesus’ response Faith approaches and Asks A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 1: …
Mark Who is This Jesus? So, You Want to Follow Jesus! Mark 1:29-39 What following Jesus looks Like A Life of Serving others Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began t …
Mark Who is This Jesus? When Jesus Calls, Will I Answer? Mark 1:14-28 The Invitation Jesus Offers To Follow Him – A Relationship As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said Mark 1:1 …
Mark Who is This Jesus? Taming Temptation! Mark 1:9-13, Matthew 4:1-11 The Power of His Baptism It Confirmed His Identity And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son… Mark 1:11 It Confirmed His Worth And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love… Mark 1:11 It Confirmed His Mission And …
Mark Who is This Jesus? The Beginning of Good News! Mark 1:1-8 What is the Good NEws? All About Jesus The beginning of the good news about Jesus… vs. 1 We have a Savior for our Sin The beginning of the good news about Jesus the Messiah… vs. 1 God came to us The beginning of the good news about Jesus …
January 14, 2024 It’s Time To Rise Up And Walk John 5:1-15 1. God hasn’t forgotten about you he’s on his way. John 5:1-2 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” Luke 19:10 2. Be careful you can become molded to the environment you live in. John 5:3 Bad company corrupts good cha …
The Call Church Vision 2024 Acts 2:42-47 Fulfilling a God sized Vision always requires Commitment They devoted themselves… Vs. 42 5 Vision Fulfilling Commitments Commitment #1: Connect Regularly They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to pray …
YOU SAY YOU WANT A RESOLUTION! December 31, 2023 BUYING INTO GOD’S RE-SOLUTIONS FOR A MUCH BETTER 2024 1. TURN FROM Isa. 59:2 (CEV) “Your sins are the roadblock between you and your God.” Jn. 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it …
A Faith-Fueled Journey The Life of Abraham Passing Faith’s Final Exam! Genesis 22 Throughout life’s Journey, our Faith will be Tested! Some time later God tested Abraham. Vs. 1 Three Questions on The Final Question #1: Will I Obey You God? Then God said, “Take your son, your only son, whom you love— …
A Faith-Fueled Journey The Life of Abraham My God Always Keeps His Promises! Genesis 21:1-20 Insights on God and His Promises God is a Promise Keeper Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in …
A Faith-Fueled Journey The Life of Abraham The Importance and Impact of My Decisions! Genesis 19:30-38 The Critical Decisions before Any Decision Decision #1: To be wise I won’t Compromise The two men parted company: Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain an …
A FAITH FUELED JOURNEY “Warning Signs—Destruction Ahead!” GENESIS 19:1-29 4 warning sIGNS THAT destruction is ahead VS.1-11: INSISTING ON YOUR WAY. VS.3, HAS PRIDE CREPT INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIPS? ARE YOU INSISTING ON YOUR WAY MORE? COMPOROMISING YOUR VALUES. VS.8, ARE YOU COMPROMISING YOUR VALUES TO …
A Faith-Fueled Journey The Life of Abraham God’s Presence, His Power and the Importance of Prayer! Genesis 18 3 life-changing Practices Anticipate God Moments The Lord appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. Abraham l …