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Revelation 7:1-17
When have you prepared for a hurricane?
Sealed on Earth
Who are sealed?
Gathered in Heaven
Why are they sealed?
Glorified in Eternity
What does their sealing guarantee?
Titus 3:3-7
Have you ever watched a spy movie?
The Identity of the Holy Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Need for the Holy Spirit
Why do we need the Holy Spirit?
The Work of the Holy Spirit
How does the Holy Spirit work?
Revelation 5:1-14
What is the difference between designing and building?
The Scroll
What is the scroll in the right hand of God?
The Savior
Who is worthy to open the scroll?
The Song
How does heaven and earth respond to the Lamb?
Matthew 1:18-25
Ever planned a trip far in advance?
An Extraordinary Disruption
How does Jesus save us?
An Essential Mission
What does Jesus save us from?
An Excellent Assurance
What does Jesus save us for?
Revelation 4:1-11
The best stories begin in the middle . . .
There Is A Throne
What does the throne in heaven represent?
The Throne Is Occupied
Who is seated on the throne?
The Throne Is Surrounded By Worship
What is going on around the throne?
Ephesians 3:14-21
When have you decorated a room?
The Person of the Father
Who is God the Father?
The Riches of the Father
What does the Father give us?
The Enjoyment of the Father
Why does the Father give this?
Revelation 3:1-22
Have you ever been caught not paying attention?
Sardis: The Dead Church
Philadelphia: The Steadfast Church
Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church
Psalm 76
When have you needed a reminder?
God Is Known
How does God demonstrate His sovereignty?
God Is To Be Feared
What is the appropriate response to God’s sovereignty?
Revelation 2:1-29
When is the last time you rode a roller coaster?
Ephesus: The Pure but Loveless Church
Smyrna: The Fearful Church
Pergamum: The Doctrinally-Compromised Church
Thyatira: The Morally-Compromised Church
Jeremiah 23:1-8
When have you yelled, “That’s not fair”?
A Proclamation of Judgment
Why do we need God’s righteousness?
A Promise of Restoration
How does God demonstrate His righteousness?
A Prediction of Future Days
Who embodies God’s righteousness?
Revelation 1:4-8
I remember a time before cell phones . . .
The Triune God
Who is the Lord of history?
The Work of Christ
What is the point of history?
The Coming King
How will history end?
Judges 6:1-24
What do you imagine when you hear the word peace?
A Squandering of Peace
Why is peace lost?
A Servant of Peace
How is peace restored?
A Source of Peace
Where is true peace found?
Revelation 1:1-3
"Understandest thou what thou readest?”
A Christ-Centered Unveiling
What is it?
A God-Given Unveiling
How was it written?
A Life-Shaping Unveiling
Why was it written?
You're listening to the Greater Hope Church podcast, rooted in the gospel, growing in community, and shining among people. This sermon from Exodus 17 explores Jehovah Nissi — "the Lord is my banner" — recounting Israel's battle with Amalek and how God's presence secured victory.
Pastor Stan McMahan explains the three enemies Christians face (the world, the flesh, and the devil), calls believers to rely on spiritual armor and one another, and points to Christ's cross and crown as the banner of our ultimate hope and triumph.
Exodus 17:8-16
A young lawyer witnessed a battle in 1814 . . .
A Call to Arms
Why must God’s people be prepared for conflict?
A Staff in the Hand
How do God’s people prevail in conflict?
A Banner over the People
What is our encouragement in conflict?
Song of Song 8:5-14
Love’s Spiritual Biography is a song that begins with grace, grows in grace, perseveres by grace, and is perfected through grace in union with Christ, the Church’s Beloved.
Faith in the Beloved
What does it mean to lean upon Jesus in the wilderness?
Hope in the Beloved
How does the unquenchable love of Jesus sustain the soul?
Love in the Beloved
Is your soul dwelling in the garden with the Beloved?
Exodus 15:22-27
When did you last go to the Doctor?
The Problem: Bitter Waters
Why do we need healing?
The Provision: God’s Appointed Remedy
How does God heal His people?
The Physician: The LORD our Healer
How do we enjoy God’s healing presence?
Are you a “what-if” person?
God’s Acceptance
TEACHING NOTES APPLYING THE GOSPEL (PART 2)
What about the sins that can be charged against us?
God’s Intercession
What about the condemnation that we deserve?
God’s Love
What about the trials that we face?
Romans 8:33-39
Genesis 22:1-14
What is your most prized possession?
The Test
How does God use testing in the lives of His people?
The Journey
How should we respond when God’s ways are unclear?
The Provider
Why can we trust God completely?
Exodus 3:1-15
Do you know the meaning of your name?
The Sign
What sign does God use to help us understand His Name?
The Story
How does God prove the meaning of His name?
The Significance
Why is it important to know God’s name?
Romans 8:31-34
Why do people climb mountains?
God’s Gospel
Why does the gospel need to be applied personally?
God’s Posture
How is God’s posture towards us encouraging?
God’s Investment
What follows from God’s gift of His own Son?
John 6:60-71
How much do you value comfort?
The Pain Line
What does Jesus know about us?
The Searching Question
How does Jesus teach the uncommitted?
The Words of Life
Why then should we believe Christ?
Isaiah 2:1-5
If you could be anywhere, why would you want to be there?
Prepare
Get ready to ascend
Focus
God keeps himself at the center
Behold
See Jesus as Prophet and King
Respond
Descend knowing a final ascension is coming
2 Corinthians 3:18
What is one thing about Jesus you find most beautiful?
And we all, with unveiled face...
Jesus alone makes it so that we can see God more clearly.
Beholding the glory of the Lord...
Jesus is infinite beauty and the proper object of all Godly affections.
Are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another...
Jesus promises transformation to make his people glorious and thus prepared to enter his kingdom.
For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
This work requires the Holy Spirit.
Keyword: Commune
Principle
John 6:22-59
Christ, the Bread of Life calls to commune with Him
Problem
We prefer the call to consume, rather than the call to commune
Gospel
The finished work of the cross freely invites us to commune with Christ
Response
We get to freely commune with Christ, the true provider of spiritual sustenance
Song of Songs 6:4-8:4
When love has been tested and even found wanting what happens next?
Does it create distance, or does it become something deeper and more stable?
Mature Love Reaffirms
Do you tend to rehearse your failure?
Mature Love Rests
What keeps you from resting in the truth?
Mature Love Pursues
Are you more prone to passivity or impulsiveness?
John 6:1-21
Have you ever seen a sequel better than the original?
The Sequel
What reminders of the Exodus are present here?
The Savior
How does Jesus reveal He’s the long-awaited Savior?
The Significance
How do people misunderstand Jesus—and how should He be rightly received?
John 5:19-29
It was December 8, 1941 . . .
The Son of God
Whose voice is heard?
The Dead
Who needs to hear His voice?
The Resurrection
What happens when they hear His voice?
Romans 8:28
How much do enjoy planning?
All Things for Good
What does this verse mean?
Those Who Are Called
Who benefits from this verse?
According to His Purpose
Why is this verse crucial?
John 5:1-18
Have you noticed the new hospitals being built?
The Need
What’s the most important thing we need?
The Question
What’s the most important question to ask?
The Lesson
What’s the best way to acknowledge Christ?
Romans 8:26-27
If you could ask God for help in one area, what would it be?
Weakness in Prayer
Why are we weak in prayer?
Groaning in Prayer
How does the Spirit help us?
Direction in Prayer
What is encouraging about His help?
John 4:43-54
When was the last time you saw a play?
The Limitations of Seeing
Why does Jesus challenge the official?
The Power of Speaking
What does Jesus demonstrate about His Word?
The Blessing of Hearing
How does the official respond in the end?
John 4:27-42
When Christ is set before us and His word is heard, do we truly recognize Him as the Savior of the world?
An Unlikely Witness
What kind of testimony does God use to open people’s eyes to Jesus?
An Unseen Harvest
How can people be near Jesus and yet fail to see the work He is doing?
An Unmistakable Savior
When does seeing Jesus become knowing Him as Savior?
Romans 8:23-25
When have you lost patience while waiting?
Firstfruits of the Spirit
Who is waiting?
Adoption as Sons
What are they waiting for?
Waiting with Patience
How should they wait?
John 4:1-26
In 1965, the Rolling Stones sang, “I can’t get no satisfaction” . . .
The God Who Pursues
Who does Jesus meet?
The God Who Supplies
What does Jesus discuss with her?
The God Who Restores
How does Jesus apply this to her life?
Do you enjoy nature shows?
Creation Longing
What state is creation in?
Creation Subjected
Why is it in that state?
Creation Set Free
How will it be delivered?
Romans 8:19-22
John 3:22-36
Have you ever heard an argument over who’s better?
Dispute
Why do we exalt ourselves?
Confession
Who should we be exalting?
Reflection
What reasons are given for this?
Romans 8:18
On a dirt road not far away . . .
The Consideration
TEACHING NOTES SUFFERING IN PERSPECTIVE
Why is the right mindset important in tough times?
The Comparison
What is the best way to develop that mindset?
The Conclusion
How does that mindset transform us?
John 3:1-15
Why do we need to be born again?
The Nature of New Birth
How are we born again?
The Narrative of New Birth
What is the story of those who are born again?
How do you celebrate birthdays?
The Necessity of New Birth
Song of Songs 3:1-11
Awakened and invited love grows not only through delight, but through longing until the soul learns that Christ is both the One it seeks and the King in whom it delights.
Love Longing in the Night
What does the soul do when Christ is not immediately felt?
Love Found and Held
How does the soul respond when Christ graciously reveals Himself again?
Love Revealed and Crowned in Glory
Who is the One the soul has been seeking and in whom it now rests and delights?
John 2:1-11
Have you ever run out of something too early?
The Wedding
When does this sign take place?
The Wine
How does this sign take place?
The Wonder
What happens as a result of this sign?
LED BY THE SPIRIT
Romans 8:14
Have you ever looked through old family photos?
The Leadership of the Spirit
What does it mean to be led by the Spirit?
The Mark of Sonship
How are the Spirit and sonship connected?
The Ground of Life
Why should this connection encourage us?
John 1:35-51
What is the most unusual invitation you’ve ever received?
An Invitation to See
What did the first disciples see about Jesus?
An Invitation to Believe
How did the faith of the first disciples grow?
An Invitation to Glory
Where did the faith of the first disciples lead them?
Romans 8:9-11 Agree or disagree: it’s what’s on the inside that counts
Total Inability
What is in the background of Paul’s teaching?
Spirit Indwelling
What is meant by the indwelling of the Spirit?
Spirit Quickening
How does the indwelling of the Spirit transform believers?
John 1:1-5
Where does a person’s story begin?
The Word and God
How is the Word related to God?
The Word and the World
How is the Word related to the world?
The Word and Man
How is the Word related to mankind?
Romans 8:5-8
Where do you go to rescue someone?
The Sharp Contrast
Who are the groups being contrasted?
The Core Difference
What is the core difference between them?
The Radical Change
How does a person change groups?
Luke 1:39-56
When have you looked for something in the wrong place?
The Root of True Joy
Where is true joy rooted?
The Cultivation of True Joy
How is true joy cultivated?
The Expression of True Joy
How is true joy expressed?
Romans 8:4
When is the last time you went walking?
Direction
Where are we going?
Strength
How will we get there?
Companionship
Who goes with us?
Luke 1:26-38
What’s the most important message you’ve received?
The Highly Favored Maiden
God rejoices in giving grace to the humble
The Throne of David
God rejoices in keeping His promises
The Power of the Most High
God rejoices in displaying His glory
Romans 8:3-4
Why is it hard to admit when we can’t do something?
God’s Law
Why can’t the law of God save us?
God’s Own Son
How did God save us?
God’s Achievement
What did God achieve in order to save us?
Luke 1:5-25
Less than half of Americans report being “very satisfied” . . .
The Hour of Prayer
What does it mean to be prepared for God?
The Vision at the Altar
How do we become prepared for God?
The Good News of God
Why is faith necessary to be prepared for God?
Romans 8:1-2
Have you ever been to the top of a mountain?
The Triumph of Christ
What does “no condemnation” mean?
The Change of Law
How can a change of law set us free?
The Rule of the Spirit
Why is the rule of the Spirit good?
2 Peter 3:14-18
Why is it difficult to notice growth while it’s happening?
The Motive for Growth
Why should we pursue spiritual growth?
The Means of Growth
How can we pursue spiritual growth?
The Marrow of Growth
What is the main marker of spiritual growth?
Song of Songs 1:1-2:7
Song of Songs stands as Love’s Spiritual Biography, the covenantal Song of Love in the Life of Grace where personal affection, communal devotion, and the kingship of Christ converge in a single, glorious melody...
Grace-Initiated Love
Christ’s beauty awakens the soul
The Bride’s Confession and Longing
Grace gives the Church her true identity
The King’s Covenant Affirmation
Christ’s voice secures, strengthens, and steadies His people
2 Peter 3:1-13
When was the last time remembering something important brought you back to clear thinking?
Scoffers will come
How do you respond to the promise of the Lord’s coming?
The Lord will come
Why do we struggle with God’s timing?
The End will come
What sort of people ought we to be?
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Why is it important to know where you are going?
Delight
“The Preacher sought to find words of delight”
Direction
“The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails”
Duty
“This is the whole duty of man”
Destination
“God will bring every deed into judgment”
2 Peter 2:1-22
When have you overlooked a danger?
The Danger
What is a false teacher?
The Test
Why do false teachers present a formidable test to believers?
The Outcome
How does God handle false teachers?
Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:8
“All the world’s a stage . . .”
A Word to All
What are two foundations of a life well lived?
A Word to the Young
How are the young encouraged to live?
A Word to the Old
What is implied about old age?
2 Peter 1:12-21
Light at the end of the tunnel is a welcome sight . . .
The Cry
Why does everyone seek certainty?
The Crisis
What makes certainty so hard to find?
The Candle
Where can certainty be found?
2 Peter 1:1-11
When is the last time you needed to use a map?
The Great Escape
How does the journey from faith to glory begin?
The Grace-Driven Effort
How should the journey continue?
The Grand Entrance
How will the journey end?
Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
Have you ever experienced “paralysis by analysis”?
Life’s Uncertainties
What are we not able to know?
Life’s Opportunities
What are we able to know?
Life’s Responsibilities
How should we live in light of both?
1 Peter 5:1-14 What if we had to face the world alone?
Shepherd the Flock of God
Why do we need faithful leaders?
Humble Yourselves under the Hand of God
Why do we need one another?
Stand Firm in the Grace of God
Why do we need Christ?
Ecclesiastes 9:1-12
How does knowing the destination help the journey?
The Common Ending
How does death challenge our lives?
The Common Uncertainty
How does death bring uncertainty into life?
The Uncommon Joy
How can we meet the challenge of death?
1 Peter 4:1-11
Have you ever seen an old suit of armor?
The Mindset of Christ
Whose mindset should we adopt?
The Mindset of the Living
How can we adopt this mindset?
The Mindset of a Steward
What happens when we adopt this mindset?
Ecclesiastes 8:1-17
How does it feel to be uncertain?
Uncertainty in Life
What areas of uncertainty does the Preacher highlight?
Sovereignty of God
What does he teach us about God?
Refuge of the Wise
How can this truth about God help us in uncertainty?
I Peter 3:18-22
Why does love grow cold?
The Passion of the Savior
What kind of death did Jesus die?
The Purpose of the Savior
Why did Jesus die?
The Proclamation of the Savior
How does the death of Jesus benefit us?
Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12
Last week, the Preacher left us with a big principle . . .
Pitfall #1: fear of man
Fearing God keeps down the fear of man
Pitfall #2: love of money
Fearing God helps you value work over possessions
Pitfall #3: discontentment
Fearing God enables you to accept your lot
1 Peter 3:1-7
What challenges do marriages face today?
Our Design Matters
What is marriage?
Our Heart Matters
What does it take to have a healthy marriage?
Our God Matters
What is the ultimate goal of marriage?
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 When is the last time you were startled?
Approaching God
With what attitude should we approach God?
Listening to God
Why should listening to God be our first priority?
Speaking to God
How should we speak to God?
1 Peter 2:13-25
When have you struggled with authority?
A Difficult Word
What does submission mean?
A Gracious Thing
Why is submission good?
A Faithful Shepherd
How is submission possible?
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 How would you describe your relationship with time?
The Reality of Time
What does the Preacher observe about time?
The Mystery of Time
How does this observation perplex the human heart?
The Tutorial of Time
What two lessons does this observation teach those willing to learn?
1 Peter 1:22-2:8
Why do we doubt that people can really change?
Born (Again) to Love
When do our lives begin to change?
Growing into Salvation
How do we continue to change?
Built to Worship
Where does the change lead?
Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:26
When have you been wrong about something?
The Journey
How did the Preacher go about his quest for gain?
The Dead End
What terrible fact caused him to give up in despair?
The Discovery
When did light break into his despair?
1 Peter 1:10-21
What comes to mind when you hear the word “holiness”?
Privilege
What privilege is holiness based on?
Purpose
Why is pursuing holiness the best way to live?
Purchase
How is holiness given to us?
Ecclesiastes 1:1-11
When have you been disappointed?
Searching for Gain
What is everyone searching for?
Encountering Vanity
Why do we never find it here and now?
Learning to Live
How is recognizing this beneficial?
1 Peter 1:1-9
Who is your favorite apostle and why?
Strangers in the World
What makes Christians different from the world around them?
Living Hope
Why should this difference change how they live?
Rejoicing in Suffering
How can this difference change how they suffer?
Proverbs 16:1-9, 19:20-21, 21:2-5, 28:26
What can we learn from our decisions?
God’s sovereignty over every step
How does trusting God guide us into decisions that please Him?
Plan and act with prudence and care
How does planning become a way we walk by faith, not by sight?
Avoid self-reliance
How do we discern between Spirit-led conviction and emotionally driven choices?
Psalm 9
What does your posture before God’s throne say about your heart?
Praise God for His Past Deliverances
How does the posture of remembrance bring clarity to your soul today?
Praise God for His Present Judgments
What weight is lifted when we take the posture of trust?
Praise God for His Future Vindication
How does the posture of hope bring comfort and perseverance?
Proverbs 3:9-10; 11:24; 13:11; 15:15-16; 23:4; 28:6-11, 19-27
Why do we need God’s wisdom on money?
Settling Priorities
What is more important than wealth?
Identifying Problems
How is the love of money a root of all kinds of evil?
Enjoying Pleasures
Who most enjoys the good things of this life?
Psalm 8
When was the last time you were overwhelmed with awe?
The Majesty of God
Where does God reveal His majesty?
The Grace of God
How does God show His grace toward us?
The Plan of God
When will the plan of God be accomplished?
Proverbs 6:6-11; 12:11, 14; 13:4; 16:3; 22:29; 24:27; 24:30-34
What is your typical attitude toward work?
Made To Work for God
What is God’s original design for our work?
Thorns and Thistles
How does sin affect our work?
Committed by Grace
How does union with Christ sanctify our work?
Psalm 7
When have you been falsely accused?
In You Do I Take Refuge
What is a clear conscience?
You Who Test the Minds and Hearts
Why is it important to keep a clear conscience?
If I Have Done This
How do we keep a clear conscience?
Proverbs 3:33; 14:26; 17:1; 18:22; 23:12-26; 31:30-31
What is your favorite family sit-com?
The Home at the Heart
Why is the family important in God’s design?
The Heart of the Home
What is the foundation of a healthy family?
The Heart in the Home
How does a healthy family work?
Psalm 5
When have you been filled with a sense of dread?
Preparing the Heart
Why is it important to begin the day with God?
Approaching Our God
What do we need to remember about God’s character?
Straightening the Way
How does God lead us into the challenges of the day?
Psalm 4
What (if anything) has been keeping you up at night?
The God of My Righteousness
Where should we turn when we’re distressed?
The Way of Faith
How can we turn to God when we’re distressed?
The Joy and Peace of God
Why should we turn to God when we’re distressed?
Proverbs 10:1-32
The Words we say are powerful...
Destructive Words
Edifying Words
Sustaining Words
Psalm 3
Has your soul ever been crushed by betrayal and overwhelmed with fear?
The Soul’s Cry
What are the enemies in your life speaking to you and how are you listening?
The Soul’s Resolve
How does reframing your circumstances through God’s sovereignty bring peace and rest?
The Soul’s Deliverance
Do you find confidence in the Lord’s power to save or are you saving yourself?
Proverbs 5:1-6:19
When is it important to know your enemy?
The Forbidden
What is the first stage of folly?
The Undisciplined
How is folly successful in our lives?
The Worthless
Where does folly ultimately lead?
Luke 23:44-49
What do you think about when you have nothing else to think about?
The Reason for Trust
Why is God worthy of trust?
The Transfer of Trust
What does trusting God entail?
The Practice of Trust
How can we continue to grow in trusting God?
Proverbs 3:13-18; 4:10-27
When is the last time you viewed a famous painting?
Abundant Life
What is the quality of the life that wisdom imparts?
Examined Life
What is the secret of the life that wisdom imparts?
Healed Life
What is the outcome of the life that wisdom imparts?
John 19:28-37
When have you claimed victory too soon?
It . . .
What was accomplished?
. . . is . . .
How was it accomplished?
. . . finished
Why does it matter that is was accomplished?
Proverbs 2:1-22
How often do you look for quick solutions?
An Active Seeking
How can you grow in wisdom?
A Supernatural Seeking
Who can enable you to grow in wisdom?
A Transformative Seeking
What demonstrates that you are growing in wisdom?
John 19:28-30
In the 1930s a major natural disaster rocked the U.S. . . .
The Whole Bible in a Phrase
How does Jesus fulfill Scripture by saying this?
The Whole of Life in a Phrase
How can we live in light of this saying?
Proverbs 1:8-33
Who in your life has given you wise instruction?
Enticing Voices
How does false wisdom present itself to us?
Bitter Outcomes
What is the true outcome of false wisdom?
Precious Promises
Where does following the voice of wisdom lead us?
Mark 15:33-41
Imagine an American POW . . .
The Innocent Substitute
Why did Jesus have to die?
The Torn Curtain
What did Jesus’s death accomplish?
The Confessing Centurion
How should the ends of the earth respond?
Luke 23:39-43
To understand the empty tomb, we must cast our minds to Calvary . . .
A Promise
What does Jesus promise?
A Thief
To whom does Jesus make this promise?
A Kingdom
How can Jesus make this promise?
Psalm 51:7-19
Have you ever cried out to God for Assurance?
Wash Me!
Why is our renewal and spiritual cleansing necessary?
Heal Me!
How can we lose the joy of our salvation?
Deliver Me!
What is at the heart of our salvation?
Luke 23:26-38
What can you learn about a person from their last words?
Father . . .
To whom does He pray?
. . . forgive them . . .
What does He pray for?
. . . for they know not what they do
Why does He pray for it?
Psalm 77
When have you used a manual to help you fix something?
The Day of My Trouble
What happens when the assurance of our salvation is shaken?
The Cause of My Trouble
What causes the assurance of our salvation to be shaken?
The Bearing of My Trouble
How can we bear the shaking of our assurance of salvation?
Malachi 1:1-3; 3:6-18
What does it take to make a healthy relationship?
The Unchanging God
What is God like toward His covenant people?
The Returning Robbers
Why can’t we presume upon the covenant with God?
The Treasured Possession
How do we know we can trust God and His covenant promises?
2 Peter 1:10-15; Colossians 1:24-2:5
When have you worked hard for something?
The Struggle
Why can it be a struggle to enjoy assurance of grace?
The Means
How is this struggle to be carried out?
The Outcome
What is the result of this struggle?
Haggai 1:1-15
Would you say you struggle with prioritizing tasks?
Consider the Time
How do we misplace our priorities?
Consider Your Ways
Why should God’s kingdom be our priority?
Consider the LORD
What does God promise those who seek His kingdom first?
2 Peter 1:3-11
How do we know God’s promises apply to us?
His Divine Power
How does God’s grace work in us?
Make Every Effort
How do we see the inward evidence of God’s grace in ourselves?
An Entrance Richly Provided
How does that bolster our assurance of salvation?
Habakkuk 1:1-4; 1:12-2:4; 3:17-19 Why is it difficult to receive criticism?
Complaining to God
How does faith handle doubts?
Trusting in God
What causes faith to grow?
Rejoicing in God
Why does faith overcome the world?
Hebrews 6:9-20
Have you ever locked yourself out?
No Mere Guesswork
Why do we always need God’s promises to assure our hearts?
Two Unchangeable Things
What makes God’s promises so reassuring?
An Anchor of the Soul
How do God’s promises make assurance last?
Nahum 1:1-15
When is anger good?
The Reality of Wrath
What is the wrath of God?
The Road to Wrath
How is the wrath of God revealed?
The Refuge from Wrath
Who can deliver us from the wrath of God?
1 John 3:19-24 How does being unsure affect you?
Assurance Defined
What is assurance of salvation?
Assurance Counterfeited
How can assurance of salvation be counterfeited?
Assurance Experienced
What are the marks of genuine assurance of salvation?
Micah 4:1-5:5a
What happens when you match a problem with the wrong solution?
Yours Is the Kingdom
What is the hope of the kingdom?
Yours Is the Power
How does the hope of the kingdom shape the way we live?
Yours Is the Glory
Who is the hope of the kingdom fixed on?
Acts 28:1-31
How does it feel to realize a long-term goal?
Trusting God
Who makes the mission of the church possible?
Supporting One Another
How does God use all of us in the mission of the church?
Proclaiming the Word
What is the essential activity in the mission of the church?
Jonah 4:1-11
What happens at the end of a championship game?
A Gracious God and Merciful
What did Jonah know about God?
It Is Better to Die
Why was Jonah angry about this?
Do You Do Well?
How did God want Jonah to respond to it?
Acts 27:1-44
How do you typically respond when circumstances are chaotic?
The Prison Ship
Why can a Christian have peace in all circumstances?
The Raging Tempest
How can a Christian have peace in all circumstances?
The Shining Believer
What does peace in all circumstances look like?
Obadiah 1-21
Are you afraid of heights?
Jehovah’s Messenger
What makes God’s Word relevant to every nation (and person)?
Edom’s Downfall
Why will God judge the nations?
Israel’s Ascension
How will God lift up His people?
Acts 26:1-32
How do you usually respond when under pressure?
The Promise of God
What defines Christianity?
The Power of God
How is Christianity attested?
The Plan of God
Where does Christianity lead?
Amos 5:18-27; 9:11-15
When have you seen that appearances can be deceiving?
A Woe
What is the problem with presuming in our relationship with God?
A Rejection
When does God hate religion?
A Vision
How does God give what He requires of us?
Hosea 3:1-5
What is the value of a whistleblower?
God’s Love Confounds
How does God’s love defy all expectations?
God’s Love Costs
Why does God’s love come with a cost?
God’s Love Chastens
What does God’s love require of us?
Acts 21:1-36
Have you ever watched a travel show?
Courage
How should we pursue the will of God?
Compassion
How should we seek the salvation of others?
Cost
How should we bear the reproach of Christ?
Psalm 89:1-4, 19-37, 52
Have you ever walked through a familiar place in the dark?
The Eternal Father
Why did God the Father send His Son into the world?
The Exalted Son
What honor did the Son receive from the Father?
The Established Family
How does this bring security to the one who embraces Christ?
Galatians 4:21-31
When have you learned to “be careful what you wish for”?
Two Sons, Two Mothers
Why did Abraham have two sons?
Two Covenants
What does this teach us about our relationship to God?
Two Ways to Live
How can this shape the way we live every day?
Acts 16:11-40
Who, if they came to Christ, would encourage you most?
The Moral Businesswoman
“The Lord opened her heart“ (v. 14)
The Oppressed Slave Girl
“It came out that very hour” (v. 18)
The Coarse Jailer
“Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” (v. 30)
Galatians 3:15-25
How should we relate to God’s law?
The Priority of the Promise
Why is God’s covenant based on promise?
The Purpose of the Law
What is the purpose of the law in God’s covenant?
The Person of the Mediator
How is God’s covenant secured in Christ?
Acts 15:1-35
How good are you at handling pressure?
The Controversy
What is disturbing about false teaching?
The Council
Why is it best for the Church to come together to address it?
The Conclusion
How does Christ help the Church overcome trouble?
Galatians 3:1-9
What does it mean for someone to be “bewitched”?
The Preaching of the Gospel
What had Paul preached to the Galatians?
The Hearing of Faith
What happened when Paul preached?
The Blessing of Abraham
What did that mean for them (and us)?
Acts 14:1-28
How do you summarize a successful mission?
Speaking Boldly for the Lord
What did Paul and Barnabas do on their journey?
Poisoned and Darkened Minds
What challenges did Paul and Barnabas face on the journey?
Committed Them to the Lord
What did Paul and Barnabas leave behind on the journey?
Galatians 2:17-21
What’s the best way to steer between two dangers?
The New Life Defined
What is the new life in Christ like?
The New Life Achieved
How was this new life achieved?
The New Life Enjoyed
How can this new life be enjoyed?
Acts 13:44-52
When have you experienced peoples’ fickleness?
The Reason for Our Mission
Why should we share the gospel regardless of opposition?
The Hope for our Mission
Why should we expect God to work regardless of opposition?
Galatians 2:11-16
When have you been in an awkward situation?
What Peter Did
What causes us to get out of step with the gospel?
How Paul Responded
How can we get back in step with the gospel?
Why It Matters
Why is it important for us to be in step with the gospel?
Acts 13:13-43
Why is it important to have a good strategy?
Why God uses preaching
What kind of preaching God uses
How God uses preaching
Galatians 1:11-24
When have you been uncertain about something important?
Paul before Conversion
Why is it impossible for the gospel to come from man?
Paul at Conversion
How does God make the gospel known?
Paul after Conversion
What is result of the God-given gospel?
Acts 13:1-12
A voyage set sail from Antioch that changed the world . . .
The Missionary Church
What is needed from the sending church in missions?
The Missionaries
Who should be sent as missionaries?
The Mission Field
How should missionaries expect their work to go?
Galatians 1:1-10
Do you have an “urgent voice”?
The Glory of the Gospel
What makes the gospel glorious?
The Counterfeits of the Gospel
How do we distort the gospel?
The Reception of the Gospel
Why is our reception of the gospel so important?
Acts 12:20-25
King Herod’s wickedness continues . . .
King Herod’s Pride and Haughty Spirit
Why is power deceiving?
King Herod’s Fall and Destruction
When is power all consuming?
The Word of God Endures
Where is true power displayed?
Matthew 7:24-29
When is hearing effective?
The House Built on the Sand
Where is the instability in your life?
The House Built on the Rock
How sure is the foundation of your life?
The Authority of Jesus
Whose teaching matters the most in your life?
Acts 12:1-19
The Jerusalem Church is not forgotten . . .
King Herod’s Scheme
The Lord’s Rescue
The Church’s Response
Matthew 7:15-23
How are we like sheep?
The Danger of False Prophets
Why is subtlety often the precursor to deception?
The Danger of Appearances
How do we recognize what is real?
The Danger of Nominal Christianity
When is confidence merely presumption?
Acts 11:19-30
Antioch was a top city in the Roman Empire . . .
New Mission
How did the witnesses in Antioch advance the Church’s mission?
New Ministry
What did the leaders of the church do to encourage this mission?
New Act of Mercy
Why did the church in Antioch help the church in Jerusalem?
Matthew 7:7-14
What makes the pyramid such a strong structure?
Relating to God
How should we relate to God?
Relating to One Another
How should we relate to one another?
Relating to God’s Way
How should we relate to God’s way?
Acts 11:1-18
How does Peter’s report convince the Church that God was at work?
Confronts Religious and Prejudicial Oppositions
How should we counter objections?
Encourages Submission to the Mercy and Grace of God
What is at the heart of our resistance to God?
Points to the Shared Gift of the Holy Spirit
How does God overcome all our objections?
Matthew 7:1-6
Are you a critical person?
Judge Not
What is at the heart of the matter?
Be Not Judged
Why do we need heart corrections?
Do Not Lack Judgment
When is a discerning heart not a judgmental heart?
Acts 10:1-48
Why is this story a turning point in Christian history?
The Preparation
Who prepares those who proclaim and receive the gospel?
The Preaching
What is the “sum of saving knowledge”?
The Pouring Out
How does God make the gospel effectual?
Matthew 6:25-34
What do you worry about most in your life?
Do Not Be Anxious
What particular kind of anxiety is Jesus addressing?
Consider the Birds and Lilies
Why is this kind of anxiety wrong?
Seek First the Kingdom
How can we overcome this kind of anxiety in our lives?
Acts 9:32-43
When have you seen yourself in your kids?
The Priorities of Christ
What are the priorities of gospel ministry?
The Power of Christ
By what power is gospel ministry made effective?
The Glory of Christ
Who does gospel ministry glorify?
Matthew 6:19-24
Stories of buried treasure are common around the world . . .
Heaven or Earth
Where is your treasure?
Healthy or Bad
How is your eye?
God or Money
Who is your master?
AN APOSTLE’S FIRST STEPS
Acts 9:19-31
Why do parents remember their kids’ first steps?
Confessing Christ before the World
Why is it important to confess Christ openly?
Suffering with Christ in the World
What is the cost of confessing Christ openly?
Blessed in Christ in Spite of the World
How is it blessed to confess Christ openly?
FASTING
Matthew 6:16-18
How did the public ministry of Jesus begin?
The Practice of Fasting
What is fasting? When should we fast?
The Purpose of Fasting
Why are we called to fast?
The Profit of Fasting
How does fasting bring a reward?
Acts 9:1-19
What comes to mind when you hear the word conversion?
The Saul Who Was
Why did Saul need to be converted?
The Lord Who Appeared
How did God work to convert him?
The Brother Who Rose
What was the result of his conversion?
Matthew 6:5-15
Many point out the power of prayer, but what makes it so?
When You Pray
Why should we pray?
Don’t Be Like Them
How do we get prayer wrong?
Pray Then Like This
To whom do we pray—and why does it matter?
Acts 8:1-25
This week we marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day . . .
The Scattered Church
How should we view crises in our lives?
The Good Fruit
What are the marks of the Church’s mission?
The Almost Christian
Why is the story of Simon important?
Matthew 5:38-48
What’s the greatest challenge you’ve ever been given?
Love Necessarily
Why is love required to be moral?
Love Actually
How is love challenged—and changed—by evil?
Love Heavenly
Who can cause love to triumph in the world?
Acts 5:12-42
Scripture speaks of the “schemes” of Satan (Ephesians 6:11) but ...
God’s power rests on the Church
God’s power protects the Church
God’s power distinguishes the Church
Matthew 5:13-16
What things are truly necessary for life?
A Christian’s Influence
What kind of relationship do Christians have with the world?
A Christian’s Distinctiveness
How can this relationship be developed?
A Christian’s Aim
Why is this relationship important?
Acts 5:1-11
Have you ever had to make an unexpected stop on a trip?
The Importance of Holiness
Why is holiness of life important to the Church’s witness?
The Breach of Holiness
What happens when holiness of life is breached?
The Restoration of Holiness
How can holiness of life be restored?
Matthew 5:10-12
Examples of persecution fill the records of history . . .
A Cruel Pursuit
What is persecution?
An Expected Pursuit
Why shouldn’t we be surprised by it?
A Blessed Pursuit
How should we respond to it?
Acts 4:13-22
When have you struggled to be bold?
Astonishing Boldness
Where does holy boldness come from?
Conscientious Boldness
What is holy boldness based on?
Contagious Boldness
How does holy boldness impact others?
Matthew 5:6
Why is satisfaction so difficult to find and maintain?
Defining Righteousness
What is righteousness?
Desiring Righteousness
Why should we hunger and thirst for righteousness?
Discovering Righteousness
How is a hunger and thirst for righteousness satisfied?
Acts 4:1-12
How important to you is your name?
The Offense of the Name
Why does Jesus provoke opposition?
The Defense of the Name
How should we respond to opposition?
The Singularity of the Name
What should we never do in response to opposition?
Matthew 5:1-5 Have you ever read a manifesto?
Otherworldly Authority
Why does humility make sense?
Otherworldly Humility
What is true humility?
Otherworldly Blessing
How does humility lead to blessing?
Luke 24:13-35
What is the basis of true assurance?
The Fulfillment of the Resurrection
Why do we struggle with true assurance?
The Flame of the Resurrection
How do we know we have true assurance?
When have you been uncertain?
The Fact of the Resurrection
Acts 3:1-26
What is evangelistic preaching?
The Miracle of Preaching
Christ Centered Preaching
Gospel Preaching
Luke 19:28-40
How can we be right and wrong at the same time?
The Christ We Want
How do our expectations affect life?
The Christ Who Is
What do our responses reveal about us?
Acts 2:42-47
What does a devoted Spirit filled church look like?
Learning Church
Loving Church
Worshipping Church
Evangelical Church
2 Samuel 24:1-25
Why do we struggle with God’s sovereignty?
God is Holy and Righteous
Why does God still get angry with us?
God is Perfectly Just
How should we consider God’s judgment?
God is Merciful and Gracious
What assurance do we have that God will hear our plea?
Acts 2:1-13
How does it feel to be under-equipped for a job?
The Power
How does the Spirit empower us for witness?
The Director
How does the Spirit direct our witness?
The Seeker
How does the Spirit make our witness effective?
2 Samuel 19:9-39
Why can it be harder to win the peace than to win the war?
The Challenge of Peace
Why is peace difficult to achieve?
The Work of Peace
How is peace achieved?
The Results of Peace
What are the results of peace once it is achieved?
Acts 1:12-26
How do you decide what to do while you wait?
Persistant Prayer
Why is prayer necessary to the church’s witness?
Faithful Ministry of the Word
Why do we need to prioritize the ministry of the Word?
2 Samuel 18:1-18, 31-33; 19:1-8
What can we learn from battle stories like this one?
The Persistent Dilemma
Why is there a dilemma between justice and mercy?
The Human Solutions
How do we try to deal with this dilemma?
The Divine Answer
What does God do to solve this dilemma forever?
Acts 1:1-11
What happens when an organization forgets its identity?
The Foundations of the Mission
What is the basis of the church’s mission?
The Power for the Mission
Where does the power for the mission come from?
The Method of the Mission
How is the mission to be carried out?
2 Samuel 15:13-37
How do you find out how strong you are?
Faith humbles itself under God’s mighty hand
Faith rests itself in God’s gracious favor
Faith trusts itself to God’s sovereign will
2 Peter 3:3-18
When have you experienced a delay to be a good thing?
God Is Patient
What is God’s patience?
Toward You
Who benefits from God’s patience?
That All Should Reach Repentance
How can we benefit from God’s patience?
2 Samuel 14:1-33
Why is maintenance such hard work?
The Need for Reconciliation
When is reconciliation needed?
The Counterfeit of Reconciliation
What are the characteristics of false reconciliation?
The Heart of Reconciliation
How can true reconciliation be achieved?
1 John 4:7-13
When have you seen the stars shining the brightest?
Love from the Father
Where does love come from?
Love in the Son
How does God demonstrate His love to us?
Love by the Spirit
How does God perfect His love in us?
2 Samuel 13:1-22
What happens when you throw a rock into a pool of water?
The Sinful Heart
Why is it important to guard our hearts?
The Crafty Destroyer
How does sin seek to capture our hearts?
The Needed Response
What kind of response to sin do we need?
Romans 1:18
What happens when laws are not enforced?
The Reality of Wrath
What is God’s wrath?
The Revelation of Wrath
How is God’s wrath revealed?
The Reason for Wrath
Why does God express His wrath?
The Rescue from Wrath
How can we be saved from God’s wrath?
Psalm 104
Do you enjoy watching nature shows?
The House of God
How does creation declare the goodness of God?
The Economy of God
How does God’s management of the world declare His goodness?
The Praise of God
How should we declare His goodness?
2 Samuel 11:1-27
Different wars require different strategies . . .
Sin Develops
How does sin work?
Sin Defiles and Destroys
Why does sin lead to ruin?
Sin Displeases
Where should we turn in the fight against sin?
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
How would you describe a truly wise person?
What the Wisdom of God Is Not
What the Wisdom of God Is
How the Wisdom of God Comes to Us
2 Samuel 9:1-13
Why is it so hard to let go of old grievances?
The Purpose of Hesed What is steadfast love?
The Promise of Hesed
Why is steadfast love so powerful?
The Provision of Hesed
How does steadfast love bring security?
Luke 2:22-38
How much of your life is spent waiting?
Jesus is like us
Why was Christ born under the law?
Jesus is the perfect Savior
Why should Christ be embraced?
Jesus is our Redeemer
What is the Good News about Christ?
Philippians 2:5-11 Why do we think of humility as a good thing?
What Christ Considered
What did Christ consider before He was born?
What Christ Did
What did Christ do to accomplish God’s purpose?
What Christ Gained
What did Christ gain for His humble obedience?
Psalm 139:1-24
When have you felt like you were alone?
The Teaching: You Are There!
What does it mean for God to be omnipresent?
The Use: Too Wonderful! How Precious!
What is the practical use of this teaching?
Hebrews 1:1-7
How big of a role does singing play in your life?
God has spoken His final word
God has purified His sinful people
God has crowned His supreme King
Psalm 90
When have you wished that something would last forever?
Adoring the Eternal God
What is important about God’s eternal nature?
Struggling with Our Brevity
Why is our brevity so frustrating?
Seeking the Eternal God
How should we respond to brevity in light of the eternal God?
Colossians 1:15-23
When have you argued over what’s best?
The Preeminent Lord
What makes Christ preeminent in everything?
The Sufficient Savior
Why do we need no other Savior besides Christ?
The Glorious Hope
How do we benefit from work of Christ?
John 4:21-24
Have you ever had a “crucial conversation”?
Spiritual God
What does it mean that God is Spirit?
Spiritual Worship
What implications does this have for worshiping God?
John 1:1-18
Have you ever been stopped in your tracks?
The Eternal Word
Who is Jesus?
The Rejected Word
What kind of world did Jesus come into?
The Glorious and Gracious Word
Why did Jesus come into the world?
2 Samuel 6:1-23
Some events “stick” in the history of nations . . .
Longing for God’s Presence
Why should we long for God’s presence?
Trembling at God’s Presence
How does God’s presence come to us?
Rejoicing in God’s Presence
What do we experience in God’s presence?
Exodus 3:13-22
Do you know why your name was chosen?
The God of Your Fathers
How does it appear that there is a God?
I AM WHO I AM
What is the significance of God’s revealed name?
I Will Bring You Up
How should knowing God change how we live?
2 Samuel 2:1-32
David’s Reign Begins
How does the Kingdom of God come?
David’s Reign Opposed
Who will resist the Kingdom of God?
David’s Reign Brings Peace
Why is the Kingdom of God a new day?
1 Samuel 28:3-25
Why are people afraid of the dark?
Saul Seeking
Why do we need God’s Word in our lives?
Saul Summoning
How does God’s Word prove itself?
Saul Sorrowing
What happens when we reject or receive God’s Word?
Philippians 1:3-11
The church at Philippi had an amazing “planting” story . . .
What Perseverance Means
What does perseverance of the saints mean?
What Perseverance Depends On
What does perseverance depend on?
What Perseverance Does Not Mean
What does perseverance not mean?
1 Samuel 18:1-16
Life changes tremendously for David after Goliath . . .
The Covenant of Love
How do we embrace God’s King?
The Jealous Heart
Why do people not embrace God’s King?
The Favor of God
What reason do we have for embracing God’s King?
John 10:11-30
Why is the cross central to the Christian faith?
The Intention of the Cross
What was God's intention in Christ’s death?
The Effect of the Cross
What did Christ’s death accomplish?
The People of the Cross
For whom did Christ die?
1 Samuel 16:1-23
Have you ever misjudged something based on appearance?
God Provides
Does God see us?
God Looks on the Heart
What does God look for when He sees us?
God Gives His Spirit
How does God get what He’s looking for?
1 Samuel 15:1-35
When have you over complicated something?
The Prescription of Obedience
What makes obedience to God a requirement?
The Priority of Obedience
Why does God delight in obedience?
The Path of Obedience
How is obedience made possible?
Genesis 6:5; Romans 2:9-18; Ephesians 2:1-4
Why can God’s grace strengthen the heart like nothing else?
The Story of Depravity
How did people become depraved?
The Scriptures on Depravity
What do the Scriptures teach about total depravity?
The Solution to Depravity
Who can solve the problem of depravity?
1 Samuel 13:1-23
What questions should you ask when something goes wrong?
The Difficulty of Waiting
When is it difficult to wait on God in obedience?
The Wisdom of Waiting
Why is it always wise to wait on God in obedience?
The Necessity of Waiting
Why is it necessary to wait on God in obedience?
Psalm 119:169-176
What makes your heart sing?
Heard by God
Where does our praise take place?
Taught by God
How are we to praise God?
Helped by God
Why are we to praise God?
Sought by God
When are we to praise God?
1 Samuel 11:1-15; 12:19-25
Few things are more frightening than war in your homeland . . .
Salvation Sought
Why should we seek God’s salvation?
Salvation Wrought
What does God’s salvation look like?
Salvation Caught
How does God’s salvation change our lives?
Psalm 119:161-168
Do you know someone who is calm under pressure?
God Keeps in Perfect Peace
How is “great peace” described?
Those Who Keep His Word
What does it look like to “keep” God’s Word?
1 Samuel 9:1-4, 15-21; 10:1-12, 17-25
Has anyone ever pointed out something you couldn’t see?
God’s Providence
What is God’s hidden hand?
God’s Power
Why does God work by His hidden hand?
God’s Proclamation
How should we respond to God’s hidden hand?
Psalm 119:153-160
Who doesn’t want “a life worth living”?
The Gift of Life
How does God give us eternal life?
The Rule of Life
What does God do to help us experience eternal life?
The Satisfaction of Life
Where does eternal life lead?
1 Samuel 8:1-22
Coup attempts have been common in history . . .
The Heavenly King
What does it mean for God to be King?
The Rejected King
Why do we reject God as our King?
The Giving King
How does God bring us back under His Kingship?
Psalm 119:145-152
How important is good communication?
The Pre-Commitment of Prayer
How do you cultivate a praying heart?
The Pattern of Prayer
What are the right priorities of prayer?
The Power of Prayer
How does prayer benefit us?
1 Samuel 4:1-4, 10-11; 5:1-7; 6:7-7:4
Have you ever watched as a great house was being built?
The LORD’s Hand
What does the Ark show us about God?
The LORD’s Holiness
Why does the Ark pose a problem for us?
The LORD’s Help
How does the Ark point to the way of salvation?
Psalm 119:137-144
When’s the last time you attended a wedding?
The Tie
Who is a perfect match for God?
The Test
Why is it difficult to live in relationship with God?
The Triumph
How do we overcome our difficulties?
1 Samuel 3:1-21
The Great Awakening shaped the world in the 1740s . . .
A Fallen House
When do we need genuine revival?
A Determined God
Who can bring genuine revival?
A Rising Prophet
How does God bring genuine revival?
Psalm 119:129-136
Have you ever seen a condemned building?
A New Delight
What does a renewed heart delight in?
A New Relationship
How does a renewed heart relate to God?
A New Sorrow
Why does a renewed heart weep?
1 Samuel 1:1-2:10
When have you given up on a goal too soon?
Hannah’s Situation
Why is Hannah crying?
A Family’s Devotion
How does she respond in her sadness?
God’s Action
What does God do for Hannah (and His Kingdom)?
Psalm 119:113-120
What do you think of religious zealots?
Loving the Law
What is good zeal?
Going Astray
What kind of zeal isn’t good?
Trembling for Fear
What does good zeal do?
1 Peter 1:1-9
Endurance isn’t always glamorous . . .
The Need for Perseverance
Why do we need to persevere?
The Means of Perseverance
How do we persevere?
The Outcome of Perseverance
What happens if we persevere?
Psalm 119:105-112
We are going on a journey.
The Path is Dark
What does the path look like?
The Road is Hard
Will it be easy?
God is with Us
Is it safe?
TEACHING NOTES THE GUIDED HEART
Psalm 119:105-112
Romans 6:1-23
Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound?
Union with Christ
What is Sanctification?
Alive in Christ
What does a life of sanctification look like?
Freedom in Christ
Is a life of sanctification bondage?
Psalm 119:97-104
What are some common ideas about wisdom in our society?
Misconceptions about Wisdom
Why do we tend to misunderstand wisdom?
Defining Wisdom
What is true wisdom?
Pathway to Wisdom
How do you get true wisdom?
Galatians 4:4-7
What does it mean to be adopted?
The Status of Sons
What legal status does adoption confer?
The Experience of Sons
What personal experience does adoption establish?
The Life of Sons
How can we grow in our enjoyment of adoption?
Psalm 119:89-96
How much does confidence affect behavior?
The Grounds of Assurance
What is the basis for our assurance?
The Life of Assurance
How should assurance change the way we live?
Romans 3:21-26
When have you worried about being accepted?
Justification Manifested
What is justification?
Justification Achieved
How does God justify us?
Justification Received
Who is justified before God?
Psalm 119:81-88
Why is it so difficult to wait?
The Longing Expressed
What is it like to wait on God?
The Longing Explained
Why do we have to learn to wait on God?
The Longing Encouraged
What is the outcome of waiting on God?
Luke 18:35-19:10
When have you discovered that you were going the wrong way?
Saving Faith
How does the blind beggar illustrate saving faith?
Repentance unto Life
How does Zacchaeus illustrate repentance unto life?
Psalm 119:73-80
Derek Kidner titles this section “They glorified God in me.”
Visible Witness
What should be our greatest desire?
God’s Work
Where should we turn as we pursue it?
Blameless Heart
How does God help us realize it?
John 3:1-21
What’s the most memorable conversation you’ve ever had?
From the Top
What is regeneration?
Miracle of God
How does regeneration work?
Darkness to Light
Where does regeneration lead?
Psalm 119:65-72
Martin Luther said three things make a Christian . . .
The School of Affliction
What benefits can affliction bring us?
The Goodness of God
Why do we believe affliction can benefit us?
The States of the Heart
How can we benefit from affliction?
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
How is salvation possible?
The Sincerity of the Call
How should the gospel call go out?
The External Call
Why is the gospel call not received?
The Internal Call
Why is anyone saved?
SERMON NOTES
Psalm 119:57-64
Why do inheritances divide people?
Appropriating Him (v. 57) Crying out for Him (v. 58) Returning to Him (vv. 59-60) Comforting yourself in Him (vv. 61-62) Associating with His people (v. 63) Longing for His personal instruction (v. 64)
Ephesians 2:1-10
How do you normally describe yourself?
God’s Remedy
How is union with Christ God’s remedy for sinners?
God’s Purpose
How does union with Christ show us God’s eternal purpose?
God’s Calling
How is union with Christ a guide for life?
Psalm 119:49-56
When have you forgotten something important?
Hope is fixed on the unseen
Hope comforts us in affliction Hope motivates us toward holiness
Hope must be fed continually
Ephesians 1:3-14
Why are most stories about some form of rescue?
Salvation Defined
What is salvation?
Salvation Delivered
How does God accomplish our salvation?
Salvation Desired
Why does God save sinners in this way?
Psalm 119:41-48
Why do people want to announce their relationship status?
An Answer from God
What do we bear witness to?
A Wide Place
How do we bear witness?
A Growing Delight
Why do we bear witness boldly?
Galatians 5:25-6:10
When have you known someone who stood out from the crowd?
Alive by the Spirit
How do we keep in step with the Spirit?
Let Us Not Become Conceited
What does keeping in step with the Spirit NOT look like?
Brothers, Bear and Share
What does keeping in step with the Spirit look like?
Psalm 119:33-40
Have you ever trained an animal?
The Desire Revealed
What characterizes a God-given desire to obey His law?
The Desire Challenged
Why is a desire to obey God difficult to carry out?
The Desire Secured
How is the fulfillment of the desire ultimately secured?
Galatians 5:22-24
What is the highest compliment you can pay someone?
The Importance of the Heart
Why do our hearts matter?
The Treasure of the Heart
What is God looking for in our hearts?
The Renewal of the Heart
How does the Holy Spirit renew our hearts?
Psalm 119:25-32
Do you agree we’ve experience a “triumph of the therapeutic”?
Causes of Sorrow
What causes sorrow in a believer’s life?
Pathways in Sorrow
How can a believer make progress in times of sorrow?
Lifting of Sorrow
What is it like when God relieves a believer’s sorrow?
Galatians 5:22
When have you been told to mind your manners?
Patience
Why do we need the Spirit to lead us in our relationships?
Kindness
What is a major sign we are led by the Spirit in our relationships?
Goodness
How does the Spirit lead us in our relationships?
Psalm 119:17-24
Why is it important to feel like you belong somewhere?
Sojourners on the Earth
Why do God’s people feel like sojourners in the world?
Bountiful God
How does God treat His sojourning people?
Surrounded by Counselors
What happens when God treats His people this way?
Galatians 5:19-21
Can old patterns of behavior actually be broken?
Know Your Enemy
Why does Paul describe the works of the flesh as “evident”?
Remember Your Inheritance
Where does the Spirit ground us in our struggle with sin?
Join the Fight
How can we join the Holy Spirit in opposition to the flesh?
Psalm 119:9-16
What makes gardening difficult?
Prone to Wander
What is a wandering heart?
Practices for Redirection
How can we redirect a wandering heart?
Galatians 5:19-21
Can old patterns of behavior actually be broken?
Know Your Enemy
Why does Paul describe the works of the flesh as “evident”?
Remember Your Inheritance
Where does the Spirit ground us in our struggle with sin?
Join the Fight
How can we join the Holy Spirit in opposition to the flesh?
Psalm 119:1-8
Have you ever looked through a medical book?
The Blessing of a Devoted Heart
Why was God’s Word given to us?
The Longing for a Devoted Heart
How does God’s Word make us wise for salvation?
The Characteristics of a Devoted Heart
What characterizes a heart fueled by God’s Word?
Galatians 5:18
When have you needed more than mere training?
The Problem
Why is being “under the law” a problem?
The Condition
How does the Spirit bring us a new way of living?
The Result
Where does the Holy Spirit lead us?
Genesis 50:15-26
People are considered heroes for different reasons . . .
Am I in the place of God?
Joesph gives glory to God by refusing to take His place
As for you, you meant evil against me
Joseph honestly faces the reality of his brothers’ sin against him
God meant it for good
Joseph trusts that God’s purposes are always good
I will provide for you
Joseph treats others with integrity and generosity
Galatians 5:13-17
Do you tend to be an optimist or a pessimist?
The Person of the Spirit
Who is the Holy Spirit?
The Work of the Spirit
What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives?
The Desires of the Spirit
How does the Holy Spirit accomplish this?
Mark 16:1-8
A surgeon once called cancer “the emperor of all maladies”. . .
The Eyewitnesses
Who saw the resurrection?
The Testimony
What did they see and hear?
The Response
How did they initially respond?
Genesis 48:1-22; 49:1, 28-33
What’s on your “bucket list”?
By Spirit, Not By Might
What causes Jacob to summon his strength?
By Faith, Not By Sight
How does Jacob bless his grandsons?
By Grace, Not By Works
Why does Jacob reverse the order of the blessing?
Mark 15:1-39
How do you respond when someone acts unexpectedly?
The King’s Ransom
Why was Jesus condemned to death on the cross?
The King’s Crown
How is cross a display of glory?
The King’s Victory
What does the cross of Christ accomplish?
Have you ever visited a cave?
The Nature of Sin
What is the nature of sin?
The Silent Lamb
How does Jesus bring hope to sinners?
The Weeping Disciple
How should we respond to Jesus?
Mark 14:43-72
Genesis 47:1-31
Why are good leaders a blessing to everyone?
The King of Peace
Why is the peace of Joseph’s family so significant?
The King of Prosperity
How does Joseph become a blessing to the nations?
The King of Promise
What does Joseph promise to do?
What does a cup represent?
In the Garden
What cup is Jesus anticipating?
Before the Father
Why does Jesus need to drink the cup?
To the Cross
How does Jesus drink the cup?
Mark 14:32-42
Genesis 45:16-46:7, 26-34
Have you ever been to an antique car show?
A Father’s Heart
Why do we need God’s restoration?
A Father’s God
How does God lead us toward restoration?
A Father’s Joy
What difference does hoping in God’s restoration make?
Mark 14:12-31
What are the benefits of sharing a meal with someone?
Before the Supper
How does Jesus prepare us for the Lord’s Supper?
During the Supper
What does Jesus communicate to us through the Lord’s Supper?
After the Supper
How can we benefit from the Lord’s Supper after it’s over?
Genesis 44:1-45:15
Have you ever witnessed or been part of a reconciliation?
The Test
What final test did Joseph put to his brothers?
The Substitution
How does Judah respond to the test?
The Restoration
How does Joseph work to restore trust?
Mark 14:1-11
Have you ever overreacted to a seemingly little thing?
A Costly Offering
What does Jesus find beautiful?
An Indignant Response
Why do some not find it beautiful?
A Savior’s Commendation
Why does Jesus find it beautiful?
Genesis 43:1-34
What’s the most important factor in any reconciliation process?
Taking Responsibility
What does it mean to take responsibility?
Making Restitution
When is it necessary to make restitution?
Resisting Temptation
How does repentance ultimately prove itself?
Mark 13:1-37
Imagine hearing that the White House will soon be leveled . . .
Hope in Trouble
How is Christ our hope in trouble?
Hope Beyond Trouble
How is Christ our hope beyond trouble?
Hope for Living
How is Christ our hope for living?
Genesis 41:1-57
What does the world need most?
Pharaoh’s Troubled Dreams
Why do all nations need God’s grace?
God’s Light for the World
How can the nations see God’s grace?
God’s King of Kings
What does God’s grace do for the nations?
Mark 12:13-34
Ever found something that belonged to someone else?
The Claim Stated
What claim does God have on our lives?
The Claim Resisted
Why do we resist His claim?
The Claim Answered
Who can answer God’s claim?
Genesis 40:1-23
There are several famous prisoners in the Bible . . .
Joseph’s Assignment
What often causes discouragement in our lives?
Joseph’s Faithfulness
How does Joseph handle his discouraging circumstances?
Joseph’s Encouragement
Has everyone forgotten Joseph?
Mark 11:27-12:12
How do we tend to think about authority today?
A Rightful Authority
Why should we respect Jesus?
A Triumphant Authority
How does Jesus conquer opposition?
A Gracious Authority
What does Jesus offer to unworthy rebels?
Genesis 39:1-23
How is true success measured and attained?
Faithfulness in Temptation
What is the right response to temptation?
God’s Steadfast Love in Prison
How does God care for us in distress?
Mark 11:1-25 Why is judgment so scary? The King Enters In How does the King enter in? The Temple is Cleansed How does the King judge? The People are Prepared How does the King save?
Genesis 38:1-30
Do you have a wall of family pictures at home?
Corruption in the Family
What exactly is going on in this family?
Grace in the Family
How does God work to rescue His people from corruption?
Mark 10:32-52
Is the journey more important than the destination?
The Way of Suffering
Where are we going with Jesus?
The Way of Temptation
Why do we need to go there?
The Way of Mercy
How do we get on the way with Jesus?
Genesis 37:12-36
Have you ever accidentally taken the long way around?
The Suffering Servant
Why does God choose to work through suffering?
The Spiteful Brothers
How can a holy God work through sin?
The Struggle to Trust
What lessons about trusting God can we learn from this?
Mark 10:13-31
What is life’s most important question?
A Little Child
How does Jesus illustrate this truth?
A Rich Man
How does Jesus explain this truth?
An Exceedingly Great Reward
How does Jesus apply it to His disciples?
Genesis 37:1-11
Ever been disappointed with how something turned out?
Dysfunction in the Family
What’s wrong with Israel’s family?
Dreams to Ponder
How do Joseph’s dreams point to a future solution?
Mark 10:1-12
Most controversies aren’t fully new . . .
Design for Marriage
How does Jesus redirect the Pharisees’ question?
Reason for Divorce
Why was divorce permitted?
Call of Discipleship
How does Jesus encourage His disciples in marriage?
Philippians 3:1-16
What life do you hope to attain in this New Year?
A Life of Confidence
Where is confidence found?
A Life of Gain
What gain is worth having?
A Life of Perfection
How is perfection achieved?
Genesis 34:1-31
Why are stories like this in the Bible?
The Road to Compromise
What led to this tragedy?
Mob or Mask
How do Jacob and his sons attempt to defend Dinah’s honor?
Love and Faithfulness Meet
Where does the story point us for lasting solutions?
Luke 2:1-7
You have to admit the Christmas story is surprising . . .
A World Taxed
How does Christ rescue us?
A Ruler from Bethlehem
How does Christ reign over us?
A Baby in a Manger
How does Christ reveal the way of life to us?
Genesis 32:1-32
Jacob’s attempt to re-enter the Land gets interesting . . .
Fear in the Camp
Why do we struggle with worry?
Hitch in the Plan
What’s wrong with worry?
Joint in the Hip
How does God help us overcome worry?
Luke 1:39-45
Why do you value the relationships in your life?
The Need for Fellowship
Why do we need gospel fellowship?
The Characteristics of Fellowship
What characterizes gospel fellowship?
The Heart of Fellowship
How does gospel fellowship keep our hearts humble?
Luke 1:26-38
When did humility become a desirable virtue?
The Great Surprise
Where does a humility revolution start?
The Omnipotent God
Who alone can lead a humility revolution?
The Humble Servant
What does a humility revolution produce?
Mark 9:30-50
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Where the Road begins
Has idea of greatness ever been challenged?
Where the Road leads
Do you see greatness in yourself?
Where the Road ends
What are you willing to sacrifice for greatness
Genesis 29:31-30:24
In the front of some Bibles there are pages for family records . . .
God and Leah
How does God treat the mistreated?
God and Schemes
Can our schemes thwart God’s plans?
God and Rachel
What happens when God “remembers” us?
Mark 8:27-9:13
Have you ever tripped over something?
The Necessity of the Cross
Why did Jesus have to suffer?
The Demands of Discipleship
Why do we need to count the cost of following Him?
The Glory of Christ
Why shouldn’t we be afraid of the cost?
Mark 8:11-30
How many different definitions of faith are there?
The Good Confession
What is faith?
The Dangerous Leaven
Why is unbelief dangerous?
The Second Touch
How can unbelief be overcome?
Genesis 29:1-30
How is this different than the “ideal” love story?
A Woman at the Well
How does God’s grace mark us?
A Crook in the Lot
How does God’s discipline shape us?
A Greater Bridegroom
How does God’s Son save us?
Mark 7:24-37
The prophets foretold the Messiah’s worldwide ministry . . .
Crossing Borders
Why is the gospel a message for the world?
Looking for Crumbs What does the gospel require of the world?
Employing Loosen’d Tongues
How does the gospel bless the world?
Genesis 28:10-22
This is a famous story, but what is going on here?
God’s Purpose of Grace
What does God reveal to Jacob?
Our Spiritual Worship
How does Jacob respond?
Mark 7:1-23
Are we suffering a crisis of authority today? Is that new?
The Pharisees’ Dispute
What was the dispute?
Jesus’ Answer
How did Jesus respond?
Jesus’ Conclusion
Why does it matter?
Genesis 27:1-28:5
Can you get a right thing in a wrong way?
Scene 1: Isaac’s Profane Plot (27:1-5a) Scene 2: Rebekah’s Deceptive Counter-Plot (27:5b-17) Scene 3: Jacob’s Apparent Success (27:18-29) Scene 4: Esau’s Anti-Blessing (27:30-40) Scene 5: Rebekah’s Distress (27:41-45) Scene 6: Issac’s Obedient Blessing (27:46-28:5)
Mark 6:45-56
What is a “watershed moment”?
The Identity of Jesus
Who does this story reveal Jesus to be?
The Heart of the Gospel
Why is it important to take Jesus as He is?
The Nature of Faith
Why is it so difficult to take Jesus as He is?
Genesis 26:1-35
Why are sequels so popular?
God’s Promise in a Famine
God’s Patience in a Scheme
Mark 6:30-44
When have you felt overmatched?
The Shepherd’s Care
How does Jesus care for us?
The Shepherd’s Challenge
Why does Jesus challenge us to care for others?
The Shepherd’s Capability
Who must Jesus be in order to care for us?
Genesis 25:19-34
Who decides who gets an inheritance?
God has a purpose
What is predestination?
God chooses His own
What does predestination have to do with salvation?
God makes known the riches of His glory
Why is it important to believe in predestination?
Mark 6:1-16
What do a person’s titles say about them?
The Cause of Suffering
Why did Christ have to suffer? And why do we?
The Preparation for Suffering
How do we prepare to suffer with Christ?
The Fellowship of Suffering
What hope can we find when we suffer with Christ?
Genesis 24:1-28, 48-51, 61-67
The story of the most important marriage ever . . .
Trusting in the sovereignty of God’s Providence
Discovering the mystery of God’s Providence
Embracing the beauty of God’s Providence
Mark 4:35-5:20
How do you respond when someone “pulls rank”?
Lord of Creation
Who must Jesus be to have mastery over wind and sea?
Lord over Evil
How does Jesus confront evil?
Lord of the Heart
What blessings are enjoyed by those who honor Christ as Lord?
Genesis 23:1-4, 17-20; Hebrews 11:13-16
Abraham endured loss by looking beyond . . .
Having seen them and greeted them from afar
Having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth
People who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland
They desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one God is not ashamed to be called their God
Genesis 22:1-19 How can you tell if someone really has faith? The Test How does God test our faith? The Journey What does it look like to pass the test? The Provision Who does God show Himself to be when we do?
Mark 2:1-12 Opposition to Jesus’s ministry begins here . . . The Crowded House How do you come to Jesus? The Great Gift What does Jesus give you when you come to Him? The Divine Authority Why is Jesus able to give this amazing gift?
Genesis 20:1-18 What do you treasure most? Another Foolish Decision How does Abraham put his marriage at risk? God’s Intervention What does God do to preserve his marriage? A Lesson in Honor How does God use this event to teach Abraham?
Mark 1:1-13 Have you ever tried to keep up with a fast walker? The Voice in the Wilderness What must we do to prepare to follow Jesus? The Lord in the Wilderness Why can Jesus alone prepare us to follow Him? The Suffering in the Wilderness How does Jesus prepare us to follow Him?
Genesis 19:1-38 Have you ever thought, “I would do better than that”? The Judgment Why will God judge the world? The Warnings Why do we struggle to take God’s warnings seriously? The Deliverance How does God show Himself faithful to His covenant people?
Revelation 3:14-22 Laodicea was famous for a few things . . . The Wholehearted Savior Why is a lukewarm Christian a living contradiction? The Lukewarm Church How can Christians become lukewarm? The Wise Counsel What counsel does Jesus give to lukewarm Christians?
Revelation 3:7-13 What’s the significance of an oath of allegiance? The Open Door What is the church’s calling to witness? The Synagogue of Satan Who opposes the church in its witness? The Temple and Name of God How does Jesus encourage the church to continue witnessing?
Genesis 18:1-15 Abraham meets three strangers... The arrival of three strangers Are we waiting in expectation? Abraham’s hospitality How should we receive strangers? Sarah’s faith is strengthened Is anything too hard for the Lord?
Revelation 3:1-6 When is a church one in name only? More than a name Are you a living contradiction? More than going through the motions Is your heart in your faith? More than individuals Are you one of the faithful?
Genesis 17 Thirteen years later, God appeared to Abraham . . . This Is My Covenant What is a covenant sign? A Sign Between Me and You Why does God give covenant signs? Walk Before Me and Be Blameless How do covenant signs work?
Revelation 2:18-29 What comes to mind when you hear the word “holy”? The Picture of Holiness What are the characteristics of a holy church? The Obstacle to Holiness What stands in the way of a holy church? The Means of Holiness How does the church grow in holiness?
Revelation 2:12-17
How does the place you live affect you?
The Sword of Christ Why is sound doctrine important?
The Peril of False Doctrine What makes false doctrine dangerous?
The Treasures of the Word How does Jesus encourage His people to contend for the faith?
Genesis 16 What does it feel like to be ignored? The Gap When are we tempted to doubt God’s care? The Strife How does doubting God’s care affect His calling on our lives? The God of Seeing What does God reveal about Himself in spite of our unfaithfulness?
Revelation 2:8-11 Is there any comfort in knowing suffering? Suffering has many forms Does our suffering go unnoticed? Suffering has an end How do we respond to suffering? Suffering has an eternal value Is suffering worth it?
Genesis 15:1-21 It would be hard to find a more crucial passage in the Bible . . . The Promise of the Covenant What does God promise Abram? The Faith of the Covenant How does Abram respond and how does God help him? The Grace of the Covenant What does God do to formalize the covenant?
Revelation 2:1-7 How do you know if you’re at risk of decline? A Love Jesus Commends What is first love? A Love We Can Abandon Why do we abandon it? A Love We Can Return To How can we return to it?
Genesis 14:1-24 Meanwhile, war breaks out and Abram rescues Lot from captivity…. The First War What are the consequences of living in sin? The Rescue What kind of rescuer do we need? The Blessed Redeemer What does victory look like?
Revelation 1:9-20 How does a change of perspective provide comfort? We are not alone How does hearing impact our reality? Jesus is with us Why is seeing so persuasive? The Master is in control When is knowledge power?
Revelation 1:1-8 Why are the stories of founders so interesting? God in the Flesh Who is Jesus? Total Redemption What did Jesus do to establish His Church? Coming with the Clouds What is Jesus doing to finish His work for the Church?
Genesis 13:1-18 Back in the land, Abram faces another crisis . . .
The Threat of Strife
How does strife threaten the life of faith?
The Self-Denial of Faith
How does faith respond to strife?
The Communion of True Worship How is faith strengthened?
Ephesians 6:10-24 How does being at war change the way people behave? Know Your Enemy Who are we fighting? Take Up the Armor What does God provide for the fight? Pray at All Times Why is prayer our chief strategy in the fight?
Ephesians 6:5-9
Would you work if you didn’t earn a paycheck or recognition?
Working for the Master What kind of change does the gospel bring to our work?
Denying the Master Why do we need this kind of change?
Knowing the Master How does this change happen in our lives?
Genesis 12:10-20 Ever been stuck between a rock and a hard place? Abram’s Scheme What are we to do when waiting on God?
Possessions without the Blessing Why don’t our schemes produce the blessings of God? God’s Intervention Who does God reveal Himself to be in this story?
Ephesians 6:1-4 Why are healthy families so important? Your Home What is God’s design for your home? God’s Law Why is the Bible so important to a healthy home life? Parents’ Responsibility How has God called parents (especially fathers) to lead at home?
Ephesians 5:22-33 What do you do when the Bible says something you don’t like? The Mystery of Marriage Why did God design marriage? The Order of Marriage What does marriage require of us? The Hope for Marriage How is a godly marriage possible?
Genesis 12:1-9 What makes a call significant? From Your Country What does God call Abram from?
To the Land that I Will Show You What does God call Abram to? You Will Be a Blessing What does God call Abram for?
Ephesians 5:1-21 When was the last time you went hiking? Walking in Love How does God’s love mark our path? Walking as Children of Light How does God’s light mark our path? Walking Wisely How does God’s wisdom mark our path?
Ephesians 4:17-32 What kind of “fresh start” does Jesus give? The Coming of the New Life How do we receive the new life? The Curriculum of the New Life How is the new life developed? The Calling of the New Life How does the new life call us to live?
Genesis 9:18-29 How many questions does this story raise? The Threat of Sin How should a follower of Jesus think about and respond to sin? The Wide Reach of Sin Why are there no “harmless” sins? The Grace that Overcomes Sin How does God show Himself faithful in spite of human sin?
John 20:19-31
Human nature hasn’t changed much since the first Easter . . .
Afraid and Doubting What are the two biggest fears we face?
He Stood among Them How did Jesus confront these fears?
That You May Believe Where is Jesus when we face fears today?
Ephesians 4:7-16 Have you ever prepared physically for a sport or a trip? The Measure of Christ How is church growth measured? The Ministry of the Word How do leaders help the church grow? The Members of the Body How does every member help the church grow?
Genesis 9:1-17 What does it take to repair a broken relationship? The Purpose of the Covenant Why did God establish a covenant with Noah? The Terms of the Covenant What does God command in the covenant? What does He promise? The Sign of the Covenant How does God confirm our faith in the covenant?
Genesis 6:9-8:22 Is it strange to decorate a child’s room with Noah’s ark? Judgment How does God judge the world? Ark How does God save His people? New Start What does God save His people for?
Ephesians 4:1-6 What causes relationships to break down? The Reason for Unity Why should we pursue unity? The Way to Unity How can unity be attained? The God of Unity Who makes unity possible?
Ephesians 3:20-21 What is your biggest struggle with prayer? The God of More What is God’s glory? The Power at Work How can we glorify God in prayer? The Glory that Lasts How will God be glorified forever?
Genesis 4:25-5:32
A cure for the curse seems to be spreading in Seth’s family . . .
God’s Special Grace What special mercy does God show His redeemed people?
Death, but Life Everlasting What are the clues that Seth’s family shares the promise of eternal life?
Ephesians 3:14-19
We should pray for…
Spiritual Power What kind of strength does the Church need?
Christian Faith What does true faith look like?
Experiential Knowledge How can we know something that surpasses knowledge?
Ephesians 3:1-13 Paul was one strange prisoner . . . The Mystery of the Gospel How do we come to know the gospel? The Ministry of the Gospel How do we come to participate in the gospel? The Manifold Wisdom of the Gospel How does the gospel display God’s wisdom?
Genesis 4:1-16 This story is about more than murder or sibling rivalry . . . Two Ways to Worship In what two ways do people worship? The Heart of Worship What characterizes true and false worship? God’s Zeal for Worship How does God show His care for true worship?
Ephesians 2:19-22 What’s the difference between “building” and “being built”? The Privilege of the Church Why is it good news to belong to the church? The Pattern of the Church How did God establish the church? The Purpose of the Church For what purpose did God establish the church?
Genesis 3:8-24
My favorite thing about superhero movies . . .
Judgment How has life been affected by the Fall?
Grace How does God overcome the despair of life in a fallen world?
Ephesians 2:11-18
What threatens peace in the world?
Aliens and Strangers Why do we lack peace?
He Himself Is Our Peace How is Jesus our peace?
Stan McMahan Genesis 3:8-24
What kinds of questions do you need to answer after a disaster?
Confession What is the difference between confessing sin and excusing sin?
Judgment How has life been affected by the Fall?
Grace How does God overcome the despair of life in a fallen world?
Stan McMahan Ephesians 2:1-10
Some wonders must be seen to be appreciated . . .
You Were Dead What did God save us from?
God Made Us Alive How did God save us?
We Should Walk What did God save us for?
Genesis 3:1-7
We noted last time that Genesis 2:18-25 have become some of the most controversial verses in Scripture. Is there anything in this chapter that explains why that is?
The Centrality of the Word What are temptation and sin?
The Craftiness of the Serpent What strategy does temptation take in our lives?
The Outcome of the Fall What is the result of sin?
Ephesians 1:15-23
Does “absolute power corrupt absolutely”?
Immeasurably Great Power What characterizes God’s power?
That You May Know How can we benefit fully from His power?
Head + Body How can we live in light of His power?
Ephesians 1:13-14 Have you ever had to wait on someone? The Word How does the Holy Spirit ordinarily work in our lives? The Seal What does it mean to be sealed with the Holy Spirit? The Guarantee How does the Holy Spirit prepare us for everlasting life?
Ephesians 1:7-12 Do you want Christianity to be true? The Ultimate Rescue What does redemption mean? Through the Cross How did God give us redemption? The Riches of His Grace What benefits come along with redemption?
Genesis 2:8-25 What does it mean that mankind was made in God’s image? Holy Day God bestows the gift of holiness on creation by setting apart the Sabbath
Holy People God creates man as a “living creature” by the breath of life Holy Place In the Garden, God created a place where mankind could serve Him Holy Covenant God gave a commandment to direct mankind in serving Him Holy Matrimony God provided marriage to help mankind serve Him
Genesis 2:1-25
What does it mean that mankind was made in God’s image?
Holy Day God bestows the gift of holiness on creation by setting apart the Sabbath
Holy People God creates man as a “living creature” by the breath of life
Holy Place In the Garden, God created a place where mankind could serve Him
Holy Covenant God gave a commandment to direct mankind in serving Him
Holy Matrimony God provided marriage to help mankind serve Him
Ephesians 1:1-6
What if you discovered you were richer than you thought?
Chosen by God What does God’s election mean?
To the Praise of His Grace Why does it matter?
Blessed in the Beloved How can we embrace it for ourselves?
Genesis 1:3-31 Stan McMahan
Fill in the blanks: Hello, my name is _______ and I’m _______
The Pattern What happens when God speaks?
The Result What is the result of God’s powerful word at creation?
The Image What place were we created to occupy in God’s world
Philippians 3:10-16
Stan McMahan
Have you ever struggled to “move on”?
The Right Goal What is God’s goal for our lives?
The Real Me How should we consider ourselves in light of this goal?
The One Pursuit What does daily pursuit of this goal look like?
Genesis 1:1-2
Why are origin stories so fascinating?
Above All What is God’s relationship to creation?
Source of All To what degree does creation depend on God?
Lord of All How should we live before God the Creator?
Ezra 7:1-10
Growth usually calls for some basic necessities . . .
A Matter of the Heart What is at stake when we accept or refuse God’s Word?
A Practice in Your Life How can we make receiving God’s Word a part of our daily lives?
Exodus 33:12-23
Why is it important to remember the purpose of an activity?
God’s Ways What does it mean to know God’s ways?
God’s Presence Why is God’s presence the thing that distinguishes His people?
God’s Glory How does God reveal His glory to us?
Isaiah 25:1-9 What’s the best party you’ve ever been to? The Fulfillment of God’s Plan
What is the standard by which God’s work can be evaluated?
The Rescue of God’s People What two things does God do to prepare for the feast?
The Song of God’s Praise How can we prepare now f r the joy of the feast?"
Isaiah 11:1-10 Stan McMahan
How do you feel when you see something wrong?
His Person What qualifies Jesus to be the King of all kings?
His Work How does Jesus go about the work of a King?
His Kingdom What will be the end result of Jesus’s reign?
Isaiah 8:19-9:7 Stan McMahan
Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?”
Walking in Darkness What causes our lives to go dark?
Seeing the Light How does light shine into our lives?
Rejoicing in the King What will we do when we see the light?
Isaiah 7:1-17 Stan McMahan
Christmas is about an astonishing miracle . . .
When Faith Falters When is it especially hard to believe God is with us?
God’s Sign How does God address our weakness?
Careful, Calm, Strong What does a heart of faith look like?
Isaiah 61:1-4 Stan McMahan
Have you ever felt like something’s missing in life?
Made to Shine What is anointing?
Good News to the Poor Why was Jesus anointed?
Oaks of Righteousness What happens when we share His anointing?
Isaiah 60:1-7, 17-22 Stan McMahan
The Bible says that people perish because they lack vision . . .
The Light That Has Dawned Why was the birth of Jesus revolutionary?
The Ingathering That’s Happening How can we see the glory of Christ today?
The Future That’s Coming What future glory has God promised His people?
Isaiah 58:1-14 Stan McMahan
What do you do when you hear someone shout? Or a car horn?
As If . . . Why do we need reformation?
Light Will Break Forth What is reformation?
If . . . Then . . . How does reformation work?
Full Worship Guide
Pastor Stan takes a look at Galatians 3.
- Take an everyday situation and discuss:
- the legalistic/moralistic approach
- the antinomian/relativistic approach
- the gospel approach
- What do you think it looks like to have a gospel culture in a church? How does that come about?
- How has justification by faith encouraged you during this study of Galatians?
- What is one command you’re struggling with right now? Is there a promise that encourages you or helps you receive that command differently?
- How would grasping and living the truth of adoption change your life? Think especially of your responsibilities and privileges.
Isaiah 55:1-13 Tim Brown, Pastoral Intern
Come (vv. 1-3) Into God’s Economy
See (vv. 3b-5) God’s Investment—His Promises
Seek (vv. 6-7) God’s Riches—His Mercies
Believe (vv. 8-13) In the Benefits of God’s Grace
Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Stan McMahan
Do you have a favorite picture of someone you love?
His Life How did Jesus live?
His Death Why did Jesus die?
His Resurrection What does Jesus’s resurrection prove?
Stan McMahan Isaiah 43:14-44:5
Why are we so interested in restoration projects?
Restored Purpose For what purpose does God restore us?
Restored Record How does God deal with our past track record?
Restored Heart How does God ensure a better future?
Stan McMahan Galatians 1
Discussion Questions
- What is the key difference between Christian righteousness and all other kinds of righteousness? Why is this difference essential to the gospel?
- What changed in Paul's life when he discovered and believed the gospel?
- As you look back at your life, how can you see God was working:
- To protect you?
- To wake you up to things you denied?
- To show you the weaknesses or flaws in yourself?
- To show you your value to him?
- How did God help you to see that salvation was by grace, not good works? (Or how has He been doing so? You may still be in process!)
- What practical difference in your character has God's grace made? (In other words, in what way would you be a fundamentally different personality had God not shown you His love?)
- In what ways has God prepared you to be of service and help to others?
GOD’S JUSTICE Isaiah 42:1-9
What does the news tell us about justice?
The Longing for Justice Why is a longing for justice so universal?
The Problem with Justice Why is our longing for justice woefully incomplete?
The Servant of Justice What makes Jesus uniquely capable of establishing perfect justice?
DO NOT FEAR Isaiah 41:2-3, 5-16
Is it possible to handle fear well?
The Sources of Fear What’s happening in our hearts when fear overwhelms us?
The Strategies of Fear How do we tend to respond to fear?
The Settling of Fear What does God do for His fearful people?
Isaiah 40:12-31 Stan McMahan
Is it always good to make comparisons?
Seeing the Incomparable God What makes God different from anyone or anything?
Playing the Comparison Game Why is this difficult for us to accept?
Making the Hope Exchange How can getting a new portrait of God renew your life?
Isaiah 40:1-11 (NIV) Preacher: Stan McMahan, Pastor Title: “Go Tell It!”
Why do we like talking about things that excite us?
The Message What are the essential elements of the gospel message?
The Messenger Who should carry that message to the world?
The Master Where does the gospel get its power to transform?
Isaiah 30:1–18 (NIV) Preacher: Stan McMahan, Pastor Title: “Grace for the Obstinate”
When have you been frustrated by obstinance?
The Problem of Obstinance What is obstinance?
The Warning of Collapse Why is obstinance so dangerous?
The Blessed Interruption of Grace How does God rescue obstinate people?
Isaiah 26:1–8, 12-19 Preacher: Stan McMahan, Pastor Title: “Perfect Peace”
Why is peace so difficult to attain?
Defining Peace What is perfect peace?
Finding Peace How do you get peace?
Learning Peace How do you learn peace?
Preacher: Stan McMahan, Pastor Title: “When God Shows Up”
What happens when God shows up in your life?
God’s Holiness Why is it essential to know that God is holy?
God’s Grace How does God provide for sinful people like us?
God’s Commission What makes God’s commission worth it?
Preacher: Stan McMahan, Pastor Title: “The Song of the Vineyard”
How much do you value comfort?
The God Who Plants What did God do to establish His vineyard?
The Pride that Destroys Why will God’s vineyard be destroyed?
The Way that Leads to True Comfort How can God’s vineyard ever be restored?
Preacher: Stan McMahan, Pastor Title: “Jesus Gives Us Reasons to Keep Going” Hebrews 10:26-39 (NIV)
Why is it hard to stick to something over the long haul?
The Judgment Motivation Why is it important to think about God’s judgment?
The Remembrance Motivation How can our story of faith motivate us to move forward?
The Riches Motivation How do God’s riches in Christ compare to the riches of the world?
The Pleasure Motivation What does it mean that we are God’s treasured possession?
Preacher: Stan McMahan, Pastor Title: “Jesus Makes Worship Awesome”
When was the last time you used the word “awesome”?
Drawing Near to God What is the main point of our gathered worship?
Holding to the Hope Why is worship necessary for building faith?
Spurring One Another On How does worship affect our entire lives?
How important are blueprints?
How It Was What was a relationship with God like before Jesus came?
What He Did What did Jesus do to transform our relationship with God?
How It Is What can we experience now in a true relationship with God?
We’re prayed for by the One who won't stop praying!
Atonement: What has been done for us?
Assurance: Where is Jesus interceding?
Access: Why does God hear your prayers?
Anticipation: How should that impact us eternally?
Hebrews 6:13-7:3, 23-28 (NIV) Preacher: Stan McMahan, Pastor Title: “Jesus Gives Us a Greater Hope”
Why is it important to have something to look forward to?
An Oath that Ends All Argument What is our hope based on?
An Anchor that Can’t Be Moved How does our hope steady us in life?
A Priest that Never Dies How does our hope nourish our souls?
Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:10 (NIV) Title: "Jesus Keeps Us to the End" Preacher: Tim Brown, Pastoral Intern
How do we grow as Christians?
Through Rebuke How does God get our attention?
Through Warnings Can we really fall away?
Through Encouragement Does God really care if we grow up?
Text: Hebrews 4:14-5:10 (NIV) Title: "Jesus Helps the Weak" Preacher: Stan McMahan
Is Christianity impractical?
God Came to Us How can we know where God is when we're weak or in trouble?
We Can Come to God How should we approach God when we're in need?
This Changes Everything How does the glory of Christ make all the difference in the world?
Text: Hebrews 2:5-3:6 (NIV) Title: "Jesus Gives Us True Rest" Preacher: Stan McMahan
What's the best invitation you've ever received?
The Promise of Rest What kind of rest does God promise His people?
The Deceitfulness of Sin How do we NOT enter God's true rest?
The Invitation to Enter How do we enter into God's true rest?
Text: Hebrews 2:5-3:6 (NIV) Title: "Jesus Causes Death to Die" Preacher: Stan McMahan
What was Jesus' greatest achievement?
The Purpose of God Why does Jesus take aim at death?
The Plan of God How did Jesus cause death to die?
The People of God What difference does Jesus' victory over death make?
Text: Hebrews 1:1-9; 2:1-4 (NIV) Title: "Jesus Is God's Final Word" Preacher: Stan McMahan
Why are last words so important?
The Danger of Drifting What's the greatest danger we face in life?
A GPS for Our Lives What is God showing us through his Word?
An Anchor for the Soul How is Jesus the best messenger of God's Word?
Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 (NIV) Title: "Perfect Strangers" Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever felt out of place?
Spurned in the World Why are true believers strangers in the world?
Shining in the World What makes being strangers in the world a good thing?
Surrounded in the World How is it possible to live like strangers in the world?
Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 (NIV) Title: An Unlikely Deliverer Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever wondered if you were too unworthy for God?
Missing the Mark Why is sin such a big deal?
Working All Things for Good How does God use sin?
Life By Death How does God take sin away?
Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 (NIV) Title: Lift Up Your Hearts Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever been asked to do something you didn't want to?
God's Calling Why is God's calling always costly?
Reluctance of Humility? How does faith help us make sense of obedience?
Faith's Willingness How does faith motivate us to obey God?
Text: Hebrews 11:32-40 (NIV) Title: Weakness Turned to Strength Preacher: Stan McMahan
How do you usually respond to weakness?
Weakness Reveals Why is weakness an ordinary part of faith?
Weakness Put to Work What is God aiming to do in our weakness?
Weakness Made Strong How can our weakness actually make us stronger?
Text: Hebrews 11:30-31(NIV) Title: Grace So Rich and Free Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have we lost our ability to be amazed?
The Need for Grace How can God judge and show grace at the same time?
The Freeness of Grace To whom does God show grace?
The Richness of Grace What does God do to rescue sinners by grace?
Text: Hebrews 11:29 (NIV) Title: The Faithful Savior Meets Saving Faith Preacher: Stan McMahan
What are some of the "defining moments" in your life?
A Faithful Savior Where does faith begin?
A Saving Faith What's the most critical thing faith does?
A Means of Grace How is faith nourished?
Text: Hebrews 11:28 (NIV) Title: Blood Stains Don't Come Out Preacher: Kevin Youngstrom, Ministry Intern
Have you ever successfully removed a blood stain?
Blood-Stained Hands
Blood Stained Knife
Blood-Stained Doorframe
Text: Hebrews 11:23-27 (NIV) Title: When Faith Costs Preacher: Stan McMahan
Who are your heroes? Do you have any?
The Cost of Following God How do we often misunderstand faith?
The Sources of the Cost What are some of the factors that make faith costly?
The Sight of Faith How does faith bear the cost of following God?
Text: Matthew 27:50-54; 28:1-10 (NIV) Title: The Earth Shook Preacher: Stan McMahan
Why was everyone scared on the first Easter?
The Earth Shook What is the true meaning of Jesus's resurrection?
The Earth is Shaking What are we being called to do in response?
The Earth Will Shake Again What does Jesus's resurrection real about our future?
Text: Hebrews 11:22 (NIV) Title: How to Prepare to Die Preacher: Stan McMahan
What are your life goals? Is one of them to die well?
Forgive Wrongs Why do we need to forgive wrongs?
Pass on Your Faith What is the most important legacy you can leave behind?
Survey the Promised Land How can being "heavenly-minded" prepare you for the end?
Text: Hebrews 11:21 (NIV) Title: The Sight of Faith Preacher: Tim Brown
How does faith give us the sight of God's blessings?
Faith Provides Clarity Do we always see God's blessing clearly ?
Faith Challenges Desires Are God's blessings dependent upon our desires?
Father Encourages Worship Is God worthy of worship for his blessings?
Text: Hebrews 11:20 (NIV) Title: Faith to the Future Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever experienced family drama?
Future Fog Why do we need "future faith"?
Faith Building How do we get "future faith"?
Father in Heaven What does "future faith" look like?
Text: Hebrews 11:17-19 (NIV) Title: Where is the Lamb? Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever watched a mystery movie twice?
The Test Why is a relationship with God costly?
The Promises How does faith think about the cost?
The Lamb Where does faith get its encouragement to bear the cost?
Text: Hebrews 11: 11-12 (NIV) Title: Ending Well Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever started something that you didn't finish?
Sarah Stumbling What are some of the struggles that faith encounters?
Sarah Considering How does faith prove itself over time?
Sarah Rejoicing What does faith focus on?
Text: Hebrews 11:8-10, 13-16 (NIV) Title: The Life of Promise Preacher: Tim Brown
What does the "life of promise" really look like?
Called Is God real to you?
Converted Has your past really been left behind?
Preserved Are you really longing for something more?
Text: Hebrews 11:7 (NIV) Title: In Holy Fear Preacher: Stan McMahan
Is fear ever a good thing?
Noah's Fear How does faith respond to God's warnings?
Noah's ark What is faith's most crucial act?
Noah's Inheritance How does faith make life different?
Text: Hebrews 11:4 (NIV) Title: When Blood Speaks Preacher: Stan McMahan
Did you have any sibling rivalry growing up?
The Offering What is an "offering"?
The Evaluation Why aren't all offerings equally acceptable?
The Blood How is an offering made acceptable?
Text: Hebrews 11: 1-3 (NIV) Title: Creature of the Word Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever looked through an old family album?
The Unseen Word What is the basis of faith?
The Powerful Word What is the rule of faith?
The Living Word What is the delight of faith?
Text: Hebrews 13: 18-19 (NIV) Title: Pray Preacher: Stan McMahan
Out of every ten people in America, how many pray?
Prayer Is Breathing Why do we pray with and for one another?
Prayer Is Standing How do we have the confidence to pray together?
Prayer Is Longing What do we pray for together?
Text: Hebrews 13:7-14 (NIV) Title: Gather and Build Preacher: Stan McMahan
Can you think of situations in which leadership is necessary?
The Word What is God’s growth plan for the church?
The Altar Why do we need God’s growth plan?
The City What kind of people does God’s growth plan build?
Text: Hebrews 13:1-6,15-17 (NIV) Title: Care Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever been surprised by your own strength?
Paying Attention Why does caring for others require paying attention?
Guarding Our Hearts How is purifying your own heart a great service to others?
Offering Our Lives How is caring for one another a spiritual sacrifice to God?
Text: Hebrews 12: 18-29 (NIV) Title: Worship Preacher: Stan McMahon
Why do you come to church?
Where We Worship What can we do when worship seems dull?
How We Worship What can we do when worship is just a routine?
Who We Worship What can we do when we don't feel like coming to worship?
Text: Mark 8: 27-38 (NIV) Title: Faith, Meet Jesus! Preacher: Kevin Youngstrom
Have you ever been so confident you were right about something and ended up being wrong?
Faith Confesses Jesus What kind of confession is required?
Faith Reforms around Jesus How does our understanding require reform?
Faith Follows Jesus Will we follow our leader?
Text: Matthew 2:13-23 (NIV) Title: Long-Expected True Israel Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you put up any Christmas lights this year??
A Better Rescue How does Jesus fulfill Israel's identity?
A Better Restoration How does Jesus fulfill Israel's experience?
A Better Radiance How does Jesus fulfill Israel's mission?
Text: Matthew 2:1-12 (NIV) Title: Long-Expected Desire of Nations Preacher: Stan McMahan
What have you been seeking this week?
Crossing Boundaries How does Jesus rule?
Shattering Expectations What sort of ruler is Jesus?
Trading Treasures How should we respond to His rule?
Text: Matthew 1:18-25 (NIV) Title: Long-Expected Savior Preacher: Stan McMahan
How many ways do we use the word "Saved"?
A Disruptive Invasion How does Jesus save us?
A Radical Deliverance What does Jesus save us from?
A Life of Assurance What does Jesus save us for?
Text: Matthew 1:1-17 (NIV) Title: Long-Expected Messiah Preacher: Stan McMahan
What can a family tree teach us about Christmas?
God’s Story What does the family tree show us about God?
God’s Anointed What does the family tree show us about Jesus’s role as the Messiah?
God’s People What does the family tree show us about those who join God’s family?
Text: James 5:13-20 (NIV) Title: A Community of Prayer and Care Preacher: Stan McMahan
How important is it to have the right tools for a job?
Living Together What's the church designed to do?
Praying Together Why is community prayer so important?
Caring Together How should we care for each other when we're in trouble?
Text: James 5:7-12 (NIV) Title: Waiting on Jesus Preacher: Stan McMahan
Do you consider yourself a patient person?
The Great Hope What are we waiting on?
The Great Savior Why are we waiting on it?
The Great Examples How should we wait on it?
Text: James 4:13-5:6 (NIV) Title: Now Listen! Preacher: Stan McMahan
How can we tell what we value most?
Mist and Corrosion What's the message we need to hear?
Son of Man Has anyone ever listened to this message?
How to Use the Present Life How can we take the message into our lives?
Text: James 3:13-19 (NIV) Title: Peace in a Quarrelsome World Preacher: Stan McMahan
We don't need to hear about quarreling do we?
The Problem of the Me-First Heart Why is peace so difficult to achieve and maintain?
The God of Covenant Faithfulness How does God's character bring peace into our lives?
The Community of Peace What would a community of peace look like in a quarrelsome world?
Text: James 3:13-19 (NIV) Title: Humility Preacher: Stan McMahan
What is the most common complaint about Christians?
Humility Is Wise Why is it wise to be humble?
Humility Is Contested What makes humility so difficult?
Humility Is Restored How is humility restored in our lives?
Text: James 3:1-12 (NIV) Title: Taming the Tongue Preacher: Stan McMahan
Is it really true that words can never hurt you?
Aim for Maturity Why is healthy speech a marker of maturity?
Remember the Difficulty What makes taming your tongue such a difficult journey?
Make sure Faith is Driving How does faith in Jesus make your speech more healthy?
Text: James 2:14-26 (NIV) Title: Active Faith Preacher: Stan McMahan
Did James have a beef with Paul?
The Problem of Inactive Faith Why is faith without action dead?
The Power of Active Faith What makes active faith powerful?
The Proof of Active Faith How do we know our faith is active?
Text: James 2:1-13 (NIV) Title: No More Favoritism Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever experienced favoritism?
We Discriminate How does favoritism work?
God Chooses How does faith in Jesus overturn favoritism?
Mercy Triumphs What does a life without favoritism look like?
Text: James 1:19-27 Title: How Faith Grows Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever planted a garden?
Two Ways to Not Grow What are the main barriers to growing in faith?
One Way to Grow How does faith grow?
Three Ways Growth Shows How do you know you're growing in faith?
Text: 1 John 5:1-21 Title: Overcoming the World Preacher: Stan McMahan
How do you settle disputes?
The Lack of Confidence Why do we lack confidence over what's right and wrong?
The Basis of Confidence What's the basis of real confidence?
The Fruits of Confidence How does real confidence change our lives?
Text: 1 John 4:1-21 Title: Testing the Spirits Preacher: Stan McMahan
Have you ever believed something that turned out to be untrue?
Jesus is.....
- From Above
- To the World
- By Grace
- For a Life of Love
Text: 1 John 3:11-24 Title: Loving in Real Life Preacher: Stan McMahan
What's life all about?
An Old Message Why is love important?
A New Standard How is real love measured?
A New Confidence How is real love possible?
Text: Psalm 80 Title: Going to God in Grief Preacher: Stan McMahan
Our church has experienced a lot of grief this week....
Talk to God about your pain
Talk to God about His character
Talk to God about your own heart
Pastor Stan takes a look at 1 John 2:28-3:10 and discusses the mandate, the mistakes, and the miracle.
Listen in as Pastor Stan takes a look at 1 John 2:15-27 and three news: a new way to view the world, a new way to view the conflict, and a new way to live.
Preacher Tim Brown | 1 John: How to Know That You Know God | Sermon 3: "Struggling with the Old and the New" 1 John 1:7-14
Guest Preacher Brandon Lutz | 1 John: How to Know That You Know God | Sermon 2: "Walk Here" 1 John 2:1-6
I Believe: Unshakable Faith in a Shaky World | Sermon 11: "The Resurrection of the Body"