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7-3-22 - Greg McDaniel
Sermon Text: Romans 1:7-12
The Apostle Paul was trained in a very legalistic tradition. He served in a cold, mechanical way out of a need for approval and notoriety. However, in his letter to the Romans, we see a changed man, one who served from the heart of the gospel and a love for people.
6-26-22 - Greg McDaniel
Sermon Text: Romans 1:1-7
In his greeting to the believers in Rome, Paul establishes that the gospel he preaches is not some new, man-made concoction, rather it's the fulfillment of Old Testament scripture. Paul affirms that Jesus is the offspring of David and that his resurrection proves he is the promised messiah!
6-19-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-7
Godly fathers are essential, yet they are missing in most homes today.
6-12-22 - Travis Mills
Scripture: Psalm 95
To rest in the gospel, you must build your life upon the Rock of Christ and not a rebellious rock-hard heart.
6-5-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 31
Saul and the entire nation of Israel have repeatedly refused to trust and obey the Lord. The last chapter of 1 Samuel is a stark reminder to all Christians that God punishes disobedience, even in his own people
5-29-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 30
We all want life to run smoothly. We try to control every little detail in our lives in an attempt to avoid loss and failure and yet, despite our best efforts to hold it all together, there will come a time when it all falls apart. The question is, what will you do when it all goes to pot?
4-13-2022 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Wednesday Night Word and Prayer
4-6-2022 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49
Wednesday Night Word and Prayer
3-30-2022 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34
Wednesday Night Word and Prayer
5-22-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-11
We are drawn to the extravagant and sensational. We love to hear stories of how God worked in a visibly exciting way. However, we must be conscious of the reality that the majority of God's work in our lives goes unseen. His providence is continually and quietly working behind the scenes of our lives for His glory and our good.
5-11-2022 - Greg McDaniel - Wednesday Night Word and Prayer
An introduction to the new testament book of Revelation; the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
3-16-2022 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40
Wednesday Night Word and Prayer
3-9-2022 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25
Wednesday Night Word and Prayer
5-15-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25
The law of God forbids his people from seeking advice from mediums who make contact with the dead. He does this not because they are fake, though some are, but because it promotes reliance on supernatural guidance from sources other than the Lord.
5-1-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:1 - 28:2
When things get tough we are tempted to look for security in places other than God.
4-24-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 26
Saul’s spear represents the weapons that may be used against us by the enemy. However, those weapons are powerless and useless to cause any lasting damage to us. Why is that? Because God uses the weapons of our enemies for our good and his ultimate purpose. Therefore let us not stare in fear at the weapons of the enemy but let us look with confidence to our Savior who delivers us.
4-17-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 25
God promised that David’s house would rule for all time. The New Testament makes it clear that Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise and that He is the son of David and the King of Kings. How we respond to him literally makes all the difference in the world.
4-10-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 24
The most natural reaction to being wronged by someone is to get them back. Our human desire is to make them pay for what they’ve done to us. For those of us who have bowed the knee to Christ and have surrendered all rights to him, our response should be different. Rather than trying to avenge ourselves we should entrust the ones who wronged us into the hands of God knowing that He will work perfect justice.
4-3-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 23
David demonstrates for us that even in our most trying times of disappointment, betrayal, pain and suffering, we have access to all of the encouragement and strength we will ever need.
3-27-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23
Skeptics often use pain and suffering as “proof” that God doesn’t exist or, if he does, that he is not in control of all things. Even for those who are Christians, suffering may cause them to doubt God’s sovereign control and loving care for them. However, the truth is, pain and suffering actually provide the rebar for the foundation of our faith. When we see pain, suffering and destruction brought about by evil in the world, it actually reinforces the concrete truth of God’s sovereign control over the universe.
3-20-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-22:5
Even when David finds himself alone and on the run God provides for his needs. We, too, can trust that the Lord will give us our daily bread.
Supporting Scripture: Ruth 4:13, 16-17, Psalms 57:1-3, John 6:31-35, Psalms 34:8
If you, by grace through faith, have believed that Jesus is the only mediator between God and man, and that his sacrificial death paid for your sins, then you are counted as an offspring in God's family and all his covenantal promises belong to you.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24
Though we may not be able to claim to have all things in common with David, we can claim "Davidic Protection." That means you and I can rest assured that God will keep us safe until we have accomplished whatever He has ordained for us to accomplish.
2-20-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30
Saul loved David for his military success, and he also began to hate him for the same reason. Saul’s jealousy drove him insane.
2-13-22 - Glenn Durham
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
God's kingdom comes by hearing; therefore, take heed how you hear.
2-6-22 - Greg McDaniel
Scripture: 1 Samuel 17
Most of us think the focus of this story is being courageous like David and standing up to the "enemies" in our life (bullies, bosses, financial stress, etc.) that are bigger than us. The truth is, however, no matter how courageous we are, we will never be able to overcome our enemies in our own strength. The real focus of this story is God's honor, and his faithfulness to deliver us from our enemies.
Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-24
As humans, our choices are flawed by sin. This was made evident by the peoples choice of Saul. However, God’s choices are perfect. May we learn to trust the One who knows the end from the beginning.
Saul failed to obey the direct order of Yahweh when commanded to destroy the Amalekites and all they had. As a result, God rejects Saul as Israel’s king.
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 14:24-46
Saul manages to turn the deliverance provided by God into a time of distress for the people of Israel. We manage to do the same thing when our eyes are focused on the kingdom we’re building for ourselves, rather than the kingdom God is building.
Supporting Scripture: Judges 11:30-31, Leviticus 17:10, Matthew 10:28, 1 John 2:1-2
Sermon Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17
Supporting Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2, Romans 15:14, Ephesians 2:10, Genesis 1:26-27, Revelation 7:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, Deuteronomy 29:18-19, Romans 12:21, Hebrews 4:14-16, John 6:37, 1 Corinthians 15:10.
Scripture Passage: Psalm 96
We live in a world that has seen its share of curses over the past couple of years. It’s tempting to just throw up our hands and give up, especially at Christmas time when we hear the song, “Joy to the World”. Can we really sing that song, after all the pain, suffering, and disappointment we see around us? If you’re a Christian, you better believe you can!
Supporting Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19, Romans 5:12, Romans 8:18-24, Galatians 3:10-14, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 14:1-23
People who believe big things about God, attempt big things for God.
Supporting Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Romans 1:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 13:1-23
Saul valued rituals over God's commands. For many, its easy to go through the religious motions without truly obeying the Lord in their heart.
9/8/2021 - Greg McDaniel
1 Corinthians 4:1-5
Additional Supporting Scripture:
1 Timothy 6:20-21
Proverbs 16:2
Psalm 44:20-21
1 John 4:1
1 Corinthians 5:12
Matthew 7:1-5
2 Corinthians 5:18-20
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 12:1-25
The evidence of our sin is great against us, yet there is a man whose righteousness exceeds our sin, and he stands in the gap between us and God, reconciling the two.
Supporting Scripture: Romans 11:22, Hebrews 7:25
9/1/2021 - Greg McDaniel
1 Corinthians 3:18-23
Additional Supporting Scripture:
Romans 12:3
1 Corinthians 1:8
Matthew 19:4-5
John 10:27-30
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 11:1-15
When the people of Jabesh were threatened by an opposing force, their first response was to try and make a treaty with them. As believers in a hostile world we also can be tempted to make a treaty with the enemy, rather than to stand in faith.
Supporting Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Romans 8:13, Galatians 5:16-17, Psalm 119:92-93, Psalm 119:167, Psalm 119:161-162
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 10:17-27
When Israel proclaimed Saul as King, they automatically reject God as King. Jesus makes it clear in Matthew 6:24 that, “no one can serve two masters.”
Supporting Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Genesis 49:10, Numbers 13:32, Deuteronomy 2:10, Amos 2:9, Deuteronomy 17:18-20, Luke 12:51, John 6:42, Romans 1:18:25
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 9:1-10:16
What we perceive as an ordinary event, God has decreed as a display of his providential plan.
Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Romans 8:28-31, Genesis 22:7-8, Genesis 22:13-14
Note: We had some technical difficulties this week and lost some audio at the beginning of the sermon and again at about the 16:40 mark.
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 8:1-22
When the people of Israel cried out for a king, what they were really asking for was a replacement for God. Instead of relying solely on Him through faith, to protect them, they would rather trust in an earthly King.
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 7:1-17
Israel began to grieve over their sin. Grief can be a good thing, if it leads us to genuine repentance. However, Samuel knew that people can be moved without being changed. So, he calls them to publicly repent and recommit themselves to Yahweh. If your heart is truly broken over your sin, you will not remain in it.
2 Corinthians 7:10, Joshua 24:14, Exodus 20:3, Matthew 10:37-38, Romans 12:1, Revelation 2:4-5, Deuteronomy 28:1,7, 2 Corinthians 7:8-10
Text: 1 Samuel 5-7:1
The Israelites are mourning because the Ark of the Covenant has been captured and placed in the Temple of Dagon. They were sad because they failed to “protect” God. However, these chapters remind us that we don’t need to worry about protecting God, we just need to worry about obeying him.
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 4:1-22
Israel finds itself on the losing side of a battle with the Philistines. Understanding this to be the judgment of God, they call for the Ark of the Covenant to be brought into the camp, thinking this action will turn the tide. Instead, they are defeated, and the Ark is captured. As one commentator puts it, “Having the paraphernalia of God and having God are not the same”.
8/25/2021 - Ian Lubbers
Doctrine of Adoption
Ephesians 2:1-3, Matthew 19:16-30, Romans 8:38-39
8/18/2021 - Wayne Biggs
Luke 12:32 - “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
1 Samuel 3:1-21 During the spiritually dark days of Eli and his wicked sons, a genuine word from the Lord was rare. God breaks his silence and calls Samuel to be his prophet, and lead Israel back to himself.
Sermon Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:11-36
Throughout the history of the world there have been times when it looked like God’s plan would not prevail. Yet, When it looks the darkest, his light breaks through, reminding us that he never fails.
Supporting Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24, Proverbs 29:15, Proverbs 29:17, Isaiah 9:2
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
In this prayer, Hannah thanks God for his personal deliverance, His general deliverance, and his ultimate future deliverance of His people.
Supporting Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, 2 Samuel 22:1-3, Luke 12:32
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 1:19-28
The birth of Samuel is a reminder to us that God keeps his covenantal promises.
Supporting Scripture: Genesis 8:1, Genesis 30:22-24, Exodus 2:23-25, Numbers:10-12, Matthew 5:33-37, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 12:1
Scripture Passage: 1 Samuel 1:4-18
Sometimes the pain and the hurt we are suffering is so overwhelming we can’t speak, we can only weep. That’s okay, because God welcomes our weeping and provides comfort in our chaos.
Supporting Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, John 11:33-35, Psalm 142:1-2, Psalm 6:8, 2 Corinthians 5:21
Sermon Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-5
We will cover a brief introduction to the book of 1 Samuel along with a reminder of the importance of gathered worship.
Supporting Scripture: Judges 21:25, Judges 2:11-14, 16, Deuteronomy 12:5-6, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Timothy 3:14-15, Colossians 3:15-16
7/28/2021 - Greg McDaniel
Rewards
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
Additional supporting scripture:
1 Corinthians 15:10
Acts 4:12
Luke 19:12-27
Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 1:3 - 23, Ephesians 5:25, Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, 1 Corinthians 12:18, Romans 12:3-5, Ephesians 2:18-19, Ephesians 3:21, Ephesians 4:1-3, Romans 6:3-4, Ephesians 4:17,22-25
7/14/2021 - Greg McDaniel
1 Corinthians 2:1-16
Additional supporting scripture:
2 Timothy 3:14-16
Luke 8:9-10
Zechariah 4:6
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23
How we invest our money is a reflection of where our heart is. After all, Jesus said, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also".
Supporting Scripture: Hebrews 13:16, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 6:37-38, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
6/30/2021 - Greg McDaniel
1 Corinthians 1:10-17 - Let Us Agree that Jesus is Lord
Additional Supporting Scripture:
Philippians 1:27
Philippians 2:2
Romans 10:9
1 Corinthians 12:3
6/9/2021 - Greg McDaniel
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Additional Supporting Scripture:
Romans 6 "Walk in Newness of Life"
Romans 12:6-8
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13
Many today struggle with discontentment, never seeming to be satisfied with what they have, or don't have. What is the secret to being content? Is it even possible? The apostle Paul reveals the secret of true contentment in Philippians 4:10-13.
1 Corinthians 2:14-16, Hebrews 12:1-2, Matthew 13:45-46, Philippians 3:7-9
Scripture Text: Philippians 4:8-9
Just as an athlete must have their mind focused in order to preform well, Christians must have their minds focused on the proper things in order to live for the glory of God.
Supporting Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Acts 8:26-35
It’s natural to worry. Our world provides many opportunities to be anxious. However, for the believer, there is peace that passes understanding.
Scripture Text: Philippians 4:5
This may be one of the most difficult virtue to exhibit. In a world that tells us to “Look out for number one”, and “Stand up for yourself”, this attribute is basically extinct in our world.
Supporting Scripture: Matthew 18:21-27, Matthew 18:28-30, Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:18, Jude 3-4, 1 Peter 3:15, Philippians 2:5-7, Titus 3:1-5
Sermon Text: Philippians 4:4
Paul commands believers to rejoice, and not only to rejoice, but to rejoice all the time. What does Paul mean, and is this even possible?
Supporting Scripture: 2 Peter 2:22, Colossians 3:1-2, Philippians 4:8-9, 1 Samuel 30:1-4, 1 Samuel 30:6
Sermon Text: Philippians 4:2-3
Paul desired that church members live in unity. The only way that will ever happen is if exalting Jesus is the main focus of the church.
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
God did not save us to sit on the bench and watch the race. He saved us to run, and ultimately finish the race!
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11
The goal of the Christian life is to know Christ deeply and act more and more like him.
Supporting Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, John 10:27, John 14:21-24, Philippians 2:5-8
Sermon Text: Philippians 3:1-9
It’s natural for us to take pride in our “good works”. However, Paul warns the Philippians to be careful that they do not put confidence in the works of their flesh. We must constantly remind ourselves that the only works that are good in the sight of God are the works of Jesus.
Supporting Scripture: Romans 2:28-29, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Galatians 3:1-3, 1 Corinthians 1:30-31, John 6:28-29
Sermon Text: Philippians 2:19-30
We must first and foremost keep our eye on Jesus. However, the Lord also places people into our lives to serve as examples of what it means to follow Christ. But remember, just as you are looking up to another believer who is faithfully living for Christ, someone else is looking at you. What do they see?
Supporting Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Titus 2:2-15
Scripture Text: Philippians 2:12-18
In verse 12 Paul tells the Philippian church to work out their salvation. In verses 14-16 he shows us what that looks like.
Supporting Scriptures: Leviticus 11:45, 1 Peter 1:13-16, Numbers 21:4-6, Exodus 4:11, Colossians 3:15-16, Psalm 9:1
Scripture Text: Philippians 2:12-13
What does it mean to work out our salvation?
Supporting Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 1:6, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 8:1, Matthew 11:28-30
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11
The church must walk together having one mind, one mission, and one master. The key to accomplishing this is humility.
Supporting Scripture: John 7:20-23, James 4:1-2, Matthew 6:24
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30
Paul says that it is not only granted to us to believe on Jesus, but also to suffer for his sake. The good news is, because of the church, we don't have to do this alone.
Supporting Scriptures: Acts 5:40-42, Acts 4:29-31, Psalm 133:1
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26
What is the purpose of your life? Paul said that it was no longer he who lived, but Christ who lived in him. It is only when Christ is the center of our world that we can have a biblical perspective of life and death.
Supporting Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, John 10:10, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 2: 12-1, Philippians 4:12-13
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18
Hardship is a divine opportunity to proclaim Christ and the Gospel rather than ourselves.
Sermon Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-20
Don't worry, be happy. That's not just a catchy song, it's actually commanded in the Bible. When we seek happiness from this world, we will come up empty handed. That's because the only true source for enduring happiness is found in the resurrection of Christ!
Happy Resurrection Day!
Supporting Scripture: Philippians 3:4-10, John 11:25, John 10.10, Colossians 3:1-4
Sermon Scripture: Luke 19:28-40
What is “Palm Sunday”? It’s the Day we commemorate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, which is also the beginning of “Holy Week”, the final days of Jesus's life before his crucifixion. All four gospels record this event. John tells us that the people cut palm branches and took them to meet Jesus, thus the term, Palm Sunday. As we read through Luke's account, we will discuss three reasons Palm Sunday matters.
Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Luke 19:10, John 3:16-18, John 12:12-13, John 12:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Jude 1.24, Revelation 7:9-10
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11
When I ask, “Do you love your church?”, I’m not referring to a building, a preacher, or a style of worship, I’m talking about the people that make up the assembly. After all, church is an assembly of people. The question I’m asking is, do you love those people?
Supporting Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6, John 15:12, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Ephesians 4:31-32, 1 John 4:20-21
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:1-6
The most glorious truth about our relationship with God in Christ is that we had nothing to do with it's beginning, and we will have nothing to do with its completion. We are a work of grace, and by faith we trust God to complete the work He has begun in us!
Supporting Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Titus 3:4-7, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 1:5-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 6: 37-40, John 10:27-30
March 7, 2021
Sermon Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2
We will look at the History of Philippi and how God providentially placed a church there. This is important because our church is ultimately a descendant of this church!
Supporting Scripture: Acts 16