2021-11-21. Pastor Gary Logue. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. 1. God commands us to rejoice always. 2. God commands us to pray without ceasing. 3. God commands us to give thanks in everything.

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November 14, 2021

Interim Pastor and Elder Joe LaGrou

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 143:8-10

New Testament Reading: Acts 21:1-16

Main Point #1: From Miletus to Tyre (Acts 21:1-6)

Main Point #2: From Tyre to Caesarea (Acts 21:7-14)

Main Point #3: From Caesarea to Jerusalem (Acts 21:15-16)

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Ray and Carol Simon, Alliance Workers in France

2021-11-07

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Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

2021-10-31

Old Testament Reading: Nehemiah 6:8-15

New Testament Reading: Acts 20:13-38

Main Point #1: Paul’s Travel Log--(Acts 20:13-17)

Main Point #2: A Review of the Past (Acts 20:18-21)

Main Point #3: An Examination of the Present (Acts 20:22-27)

Main Point #4: An Analysis of the Future (Acts 20:28-35)

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2021-10-17

Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 84:1-12

New Testament Reading: Acts 19:23-41

The Word of the Lord Impacts Lives

Main Point #1: The Disturbance Begins (Acts 19:23-27)

Main Point #2: The Disturbance Grows (Acts 19:28-34)

Main Point #3: The Disturbance Calmed (Acts 19:35-41)

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2021-10-10

Elder Isaac Bickford

Bible Passage: Acts 19:11-22

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 61:1-4

Spiritual vs. Materialistic worldview
Pop culture of ancient Ephesus
Christ’s power over Evil
Response of the people

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2021-10-03

Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

New Testament Reading: Acts 19:1-10

Old Testament Reading: Deuteronomy 6:4; Exodus 24:7

Main Point #1: Teaching the Disciples (Acts 19:1-7)

Main Point #2: Reasoning in the Synagogue (Acts 19:8)

Main Point #3: Lectures in Tyrannus Hall (Acts 18: 9-10)

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2021-09-29

Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

Old Testament Reading: Joshua 1:1-9

New Testament Reading: Acts 18:18-28

Study thyself approved unto God (2 Timothy 2:15)

Main Point #1: Leaving Corinth (Acts 18:18)

Main Point #2: A Journey Ends/Another Begins (Acts 18:19-23)

Main Point #3: Instruction of Apollos (Acts 18:24-28)

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2021-09-12

Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

Old Testament Reading: Amos 3:8; Jeremiah 1:6-8; 20:9

New Testament Reading: Acts 18:1-17

Main Point #1: Paul Enters Sin City (Acts 18:1)

Main Point 2: Bi-Vocational Ministry and New Friends (Acts 18:2-5)

Main Point 3: Jesus’ Presence and Protection (Acts 18: 9-11)

Main Point 4: Shock Waves in the Synagogue (Acts 18:6-8; 12-17)

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Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

2021-09-05

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 16:17-21

New Testament Reading: Acts 17:16-34

Homiletical Idea: “Whatever your heart clings to or confides in is your God.” M. Luther

Biblical Principle: 1 John 5:21—“Dear children, keep yourselves from idols.”

Main Point #1: From Wow to Whoa (Acts 17:16)

Main Point #2: Reasoning with the Jews (Acts 17:17)

Main Point #3: Reasoning with the Gentiles (Acts 17:18-34)

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Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

2021-08-29

Old Testament Reading: Deut. 6:4-9

New Testament Reading: Acts 17:10-15

Biblical Principle: “Test all things. Hold fast that which is good” (1 Thess. 5:21).

Main Point #1: Received and Examined (Acts 17:10-11)

Main Point #2: Revival (Acts 17:12)

Main Point #3: Riot (Acts 17:13-15)

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2021-08-22

Elder Isaac Bickford

Acts 17:1-9

Opposition to the Gospel in Thessalonica was not a fleeting problem.
Opposition to the Gospel is expected, but we must be sure it is for the Gospel we are opposed, not for our own sinful behaviors or attitudes.
Keep first things first. If you are a Christian, you have:

i. 1-2 people who don’t yet know Christ, whom God has uniquely placed in your life for YOU to encourage them, build them up, and show them what the Kingdom of God is like.

ii. 1-2 Christians whom God has uniquely put into your life for you to actively mentor and disciple them. It’s very possible that God wants them to mentor you right back, so don’t think you have to somehow know all the answers in those relationships.

iii. And somewhere around half a dozen Christians with whom God is calling you to a ministry that is somewhat less intense, but no less important, a ministry of encouragement and fellowship.

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Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

2021-08-15

Old Testament Reading: 2 Chron. 20:15-23

New Testament Reading: Acts 16:16-40

Main Point #1: The Deliverance of the Soothsayer (Acts 16:16-18)

Main Point #2: The Deliverance of the Jailer (Acts 16:19-34)

Main Point #3: The Deliverance of Paul and Silas (Acts 16:35-40)

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2021-08-08

Interim Pastor Joe Lagrou

Acts 16:6-15

OT reading: Psalm 16:7-8

The Macedonian Call (Acts 16:6-10)
Lydia's Conversion (Acts 16:11-15)

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2021-08-06

Elder David Kirk

Acts 15:36-16:7

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Elder Joe Lagrou

2021-07-18Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 45:19-22

New Testament Reading: Acts 15:1-21

**Main Point #1: The Dispute Concerning Circumcision: (Acts 15:1-2)

Main Point #2: The Discussion Concerning Circumcision: (Acts 14:3-12)

Main Point #3: The Decision Concerning Circumcision (Acts 15:13-21)**

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Elder Joe Lagrou

2021-07-11

Old Testament Reading: Lamentations 3:19-24

New Testament Reading: Acts 14:21-28

Big Idea: Jesus empowers us to stay the course.

1: Fruitful Labor in Derbe--Making Disciples (Acts 14:20-21)

2: Strengthening Labor on Return to Antioch (Acts 14:22-25)

3: Sending Church's First Mission's Conference (Acts 14:26-28)

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2021-07-04

Elder Joe Lagrou

Old Testament: Psalm 138: 1-8

New Testament: Acts 14:8-20

Main Point 1: The Proclamation of the Word

Main Point 2: The Response to the Word

Main Point 3: The Commitment to the Word

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Elder David Kirk

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June 20, 2021

Elder Joe LaGrou

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 127:3-5

New Testament Reading: Matthew 1:16-2:23

Homiletical Idea:We honor God’s name when we call him our Father and live like his Son.

Main Point #1: Joseph was a righteous man.

Main Point #2: Joseph was obedient to God’s Message.

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2021-06-13

Elder Isaac Bickford

Jesus is the only way of salvation - for all people.
Test what you think you know - does your worldview match what is taught in Scripture?

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2021-06-06 Elder Isaac Bickford

Bible Passage: Acts 13:1-12

The commission (vs 1-5)
The opposition (vs 6-8)
The curse (vs 9-12)

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OT Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9

NT Reading - Acts 12:19b-25

Trouble up North (v. 19b-20)
How to appease a tyrant (v. 21-22)
Acts of the Angel (v. 23)
The word spreads (v. 24-25)

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Elder Joe Lagrou

2021-05-23

O.T. Reading: Psalm 46:1-10

N.T. Reading: Acts 12:1-19a

Homiletical Idea: Pray with Expectation and Trust God—He knows best.

1: God Sees our Pain (Acts 12:1-4)

2: God Hears our Cries: (Acts 12:5-12)

3: Pray with Expectation (12:13-19a)

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May 16th, 2021

Elder David Kirk

Old Testament Reading: Zephaniah 3:9-17

New Testament: Acts 11:19-30

The Scattered Sowers
Encouragement and Nourishment
The Fruit of Giving

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May 9th, 2021

Elder Joe LaGrou

Old Testament Reading: Exodus 20:12

New Testament: Luke 1:26-56

Mary, the mother of Jesus, had a unique privilege
Parents experience both the pain and pleasure of parenthood
Honoring our parents pleases God

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May 2nd, 2021

Elder David Kirk

OT Reading - Joel 2:28-32

NT Reading - Acts 11:1-18

I. The Charges Against Peter (v. 1-3)

II. Peter's Explanation (v. 4-17)

III. The Church's Agreement (v. 18)

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2021-04-25

Elder David Kirk

OT Reading: Neh 13:1-3

NT Reading: Acts 10:23b-48

I. Actions speak louder than

II. Hearing the Gospel

III. Results of the Gospel

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Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 3:7-10

New Testament Reading: Acts 10:9-23a

Exegetical Idea: Peter sees the barrier between Jew and Gentile had been removed.

Homiletical Idea: Jesus removes barriers and breaks down walls.

Main Point #1: Growth Mindset—Peter Rejecting Jewish Prejudices.
Main Point #2: Growth Mindset: God’s plan for Gentiles revealed to Peter.
Main Point #3: Growth Mindset: God’s plan for the Gentiles realized for Peter.

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Easter Sunday, 2021-04-04

1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Elder Isaac Bickford

The resurrection is central to the Gospel
The resurrection is essential for hope
Firstfruits
Of all men, who is most to be pitied?

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Pastor Aaron Oosterwyk’s sermon while candidating at OVAC.

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2021-03-21

Elder David Kirk

OT Reading: Gen 3:1-7

NT Reading: Acts 9:32-43

Five lessons from Acts 9:32-43

Sickness and Death are a result of sin
The Lord uses His servants to bring His powerful cure to spiritually incapacitated people
Human incapacity and death are no match for God's Power
Those healed by God's mighty power always give evidence of their healing
God's power in saving the lost people should encourage us to proclaim the gospel

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Four questions every person must answer.

What is real?
Who is well off?
Who is a good person?
How do you become a good person?

They way we respond to life's challenges shows us our true answers to these questions. We must continually renew our minds with Scripture to align our answers to those of Jesus.

Test your reactions: are you acting out your earthly culture, or the culture of the Kingdom of the Heavens?

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Acts 9:19b-31

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 111

What one thing can I do this week to walk in the fear of the Lord?
What one thing can I do this week to walk in the comfort of the Holy Spirit?

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2021-02-28

Elder Joe LaGrou

Ezekiel 18:21-23

Acts 9:1-19a

Big Idea: See the light, be the light. Woe to me if I refuse the light.

Saul's mission to destroy the Way of Christ
Saul's business meeting with Jesus on the way to Damascus
Saul's commissioning by Jesus

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2021-02-21

Elder David Kirk

Listen to the Lord
Act on His promptings
Wait for His results

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2021-02-14

Acts 8:4-25

Elder Isaac Bickford

The Spirit falls on the Samaritans
Simon the Magician
God's amazing love

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2021-02-07

Elder Joe Lagrou

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 15:1, 18; 16:32; 29:11

New Testament Reading: Acts 7:54-8:3

Stephen had spiritual eyes to see heaven's glory (Acts 7:54-56)
Stephen's forgiving heart, the mob's heated heart (Acts 7:57-8:1)
Persecution expands the Gospel message (Acts 8:1-3)

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Acts 6:8 - 7:53

2021-01-31

Elder David Kirk

I. Stephen becomes a target 6:8-15

II. Stephen tells a story 7:1-16

III. Stephen and Moses 7:17-34

IV. Handmade Shrines 7:35 - 53

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Acts 6:1-7

2021-01-24

Elder Isaac Bickford

No Menial Service
The Qualifications
The Reward

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Acts 5:17-42

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 1:4-7, 20:7-9

January 17, 2021

Elder Joe Lagrou

God's power is on full display (Acts 5:12-41)
God's word is not bound (Acts 5:17-20)
The investigation and defense of the apostles (Acts 5:21-40)
"I would rather die right than live wrong." A.W. Tozer (Acts 5:41-42

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2021-01-10

Acts 4:32-5:16

Elder David Kirk

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Acts 4:23-31

2021-01-03

Elder Isaac Bickford

Persecution of God’s people is rooted in rebellion against God himself.
God is powerful to protect Himself and his followers.
Therefore, we must be bold to proclaim the Word.

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Old Testament text: Daniel 1:1-21

New Testament text: 1 Corinthians 2:2

2020-11-27

Elder Joe Lagrou

Daniel maintained his identity in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Daniel chose to be influenced by God and not by the crowd.
The safest place to be is in the center of God's will.
When you step out for God, you do not go alone - God will be with you.

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2020-12-20

Elder David Kirk

Matthew 2

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Acts 4:1-22

2020-12-13

Elder Isaac Bickford

Our testimony should be characterized by:

Boldness
Not fearful because of your weaknesses
The name of Jesus
Obvious you have been with Jesus
Living life so that people will defend you because of your fruit

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2020-12-06

Elder Joe Lagrou

Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 18:30-32

New Testament Reading: Acts 3:11-26

An Explanation: The Answer to the Question is Jesus (vv. 12-16)
An Exhortation: From Indictment to Invitation (vv. 17-26)

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2020-11-29

Acts 3:1-10

Elder David Kirk

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2020-11-22

Mike Wood, CMA missionary to Thailand

John 15:1-17

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2020-11-15

Acts 2:42-47

Interim Pastor Isaac Bickford

Living out the faith in public.
Living out the faith in private fellowship.
Living out the faith through generosity.

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2020-11-01

Acts 2:14-32

Interim Pastor Isaac Bickford

The Story of Redemptive History
Main themes of Acts: God's sovereignty, the Holy Spirit, Salvation
Speaking in Tongues, the Last Days
Jesus is Messiah: his miracles and resurrection

Followup Questions:

Write down your “elevator speech” for Christ. This should be something you should be able to say smoothly and clearly in about 15 seconds. You should have this memorized verbatim. Peter’s Example: Acts 2:32 “This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses.” Modern Example: I used to be selfish and full of anger. God healed me of that and gave me peace. I know Jesus is the Savior because he saved me from my sin of selfishness.
Write down a fuller explanation of your witness of Christ as Savior. This is a follow-up to the elevator speech, if someone expresses interest in hearing more. You should be able to talk for a couple minutes (half a page written single spaced) about what God has done in your life that proves Jesus is Savior. Peter’s example: Acts 2:14-41.

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Acts 2:1-13

2020-10-26

Elder David Kirk

History of Pentecost
Coming of the Holy Spirit
Condition of the disciples
Curse of Babel (Gen 11:1-9)

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Acts 1:12-26

2020-10-18

Interim Pastor Isaac Bickford

Key Points:

There are different roles and levels of authority in the church. We need to clearly understand those roles in order to avoid being ensnared by false leaders.
God is sovereign over all things. That is a primary theme of Acts, and is particularly evident in this passage. But God’s sovereignty does not provide any excuse for sin or reprieve of personal responsibility.
The Holy Spirit is essential. He is the main character in the story of Acts, and he must be the main character in our church story as well.

Followup questions:

Is there a particular person or thing that I have given greater importance to than I should, elevating it above the Bible?
Am I making excuses for my sin?
How can I be filled by the Holy Spirit in each activity of the week?

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2020-10-11

Acts 1:1-11

Elder Joe Lagrou

The last part of the sermon recording was lost.

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2020-10-04.

Luke 10:1-12.

Interim Pastor Isaac Bickford.

Key Points:

Evangelism is not only for the "inner circle."
Stay connected to the receptive, move on quickly from the hostile.
We depend on God. Evangelism is not easy or safe.
Even though evangelism is not easy or safe, we can be confident.

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2020-09-20

Psalm 11

Elder David Kirk

Last part of sermon recording is missing.

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2020-09-13

Psalm 81

By Isaac Bickford

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Psalm 101

Elder Joe Lagrou

2020-09-06

Advice from King David on the topic of leadership.

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Sunday, August 30, 2020

Psalm 32

Elder David Kirk

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2020-08-16

Psalm 55

A Psalm of Lament

Elder Joe Lagrou

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2020-08-09

Psalm 8

Elder Joe Lagrou

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2020-08-02

The Angry Prayer

Psalm 140

Isaac Bickford

How to pray an angry prayer:

State briefly what you want God to do: almost always a prayer for deliverance from evil people.
Understand and state clearly what those people do that is evil.

a. What are their characteristics and impacts on society as a whole?

b. What are their impacts on me?

Specify your request for justice. It’s ok to vent your emotions in a real way.
Remember God’s Holiness and that He is the source of deliverance.
Turn your attention from anger about the evil of others; instead focus on what you can do to protect others from those evil people. Vs. 12 – David would have understood that he, as King of Israel, had a special responsibility to carry out God’s justice and protection of the needy.
Give thanks, dwell in his presence. David doesn’t end with anger – he ends with praise and resting in God.

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2020-07-26 Psalm 3, by David Kirk

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2020-07-19

Psalms of Ascent (Psalm 120-123)

Jim Slaughter

Technical difficulties prevented the recording of the first part of the sermon.

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Characteristics of the Blessed Man
Blessings for the Blessed Man
Characteristics of the Wicked
Curses of the Wicked
Only two Ways

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Ephesians 6:10-23, by David Kirk.

I. Why do we need armor?

II. Armor of God:

a. Stand your ground

b. After you are done, Stand Firm

i. Belt of Truth

ii. Breastplate of Righteousness

iii. Shoes of Good News of Peace

iv. Sheild of Faith

v. Helmet of Salvation

vi. Swoard of the Spirit

III. Prayer

IV. Final Greating

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Isaac Bickford. Ephesians 5:22-33

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Title: Are you living a life worthy of your calling?

Bible Passage: Ephesians 4:1-16

Topics:

Meaning of the Call to Follow God
Grace which has been given to all to serve God
Unity in God

Focus words: Call, All, Unity

G - God's

R - Riches

A - At

C - Christ's

E - Expense

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Isaac Bickford Ephesians 3:14-21

Paul’s prayer for the individual (vs 14-19) a. Godly families b. Strengthened with power c. Rooted and grounded
Doxology

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Ephesians 1:15-23. 2020-04-26. Isaac Bickford. 1. Giving thanks for the saints (vs. 15-16). 2. Prayer for wisdom (vs. 17-19). 3. Christ above all (vs. 20-23).

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Pastor Gary Logue

Easter Triumph!

April 12 2020

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Let me share with you 3 facts about the triumph of Easter that should fill your heart with joy today.

The Death of Christ
The Resurrection of Christ
Christ’s Supremacy over Death

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Jim Slaughter

Simply James

April 5 2020

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Outline

A. Prayer

B. Faith

C. Doing

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James 5:7-12

Elder Joe Lagrou

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 53:1-12

Essence of Patience
Examples of Patience
Evidence of Patience

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Warning to the Rich

James 5:1-6

Isaac Bickford

"He who dies with the most toys wins." True in a sense.
Luxury
Murder by parts
Warning and Comfort

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Submit Yourself to God

March 15, 2020

David Kirk

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Outline

Self-control (vss 1-6)
Submit to God (vss -12)
God Willing (vss 13-17)

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3-3-2020

Two Kinds of Wisdom

New Testament Reading: James 3:13-18

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 4:5-9

James 3:13 - Wisdom Shows Us How to Do Good Works

James 3:14-16 - The Character of Earthly Wisdom

James 3:17-18 - The Character of Heavenly Wisdom

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The Tongue

Jim Slaughter

James 3:1-12

Outline

The attitude of our speech
The purpose of our words
The effect of our speech

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Trying to Earn It

James 2:14-26

February 23, 2020

Elder Isaac Bickford

The importance of right theology
Two meanings of "justified"
Three types of "faith"

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Mercy triumphs over judgement

James 2:1-13

February 16, 2020

Elder David Kirk

Favoritism
Royal law
Mercy
Judgement

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Listening and Doing

James 1:19-27

Jim Slaughter

Scripture Reading: Matthew 23:8-12; 25:31-36

Outline

Listening
Speaking
Anger
Humility
Doing
Your Attitude or God's

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Trials and Temptations

James 1:1-18

Isaac Bickford

Salutation (vs 1)
Trials and Joy (vs 2-4)
Lacking Wisdom (vs 5-8)
Lacking Money (vs 9-11)
Tests of Faith (vs 12-18)

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January 26, 2020

Elder Joe Lagrou

New Testament Reading: II Timothy 4:9-22

Old Testament Reading Psalm 46:1-11

Big Idea: God is Jehovah Ezar, The Lord - My Helper.

Essential Question: How was Paul able to have a victory while facing hardships?

Paul's enemies and friends (vs 9-16)
Paul's deliverance by the Lord (vs 17-18)
Final greetings (vs. 19-22)

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January 19, 2020

Elder Joe Lagrou

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 36:5-12

New Testament Reading: II Timothy 4:1-9

There is "this day" and "that day." Are you about your Father's business on this day? Are you ready for that day?

Faithfullness to your call (vs. 1-2)
Faithfulness in confronting false teachers (vs. 3-4)
Faithfulness to great rewards (vs. 5-9)

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Big Idea: A "handy" way to take down the Goliath size problems we face in our lives.

(Thumb) - The stone of the past
(Index) - The stone of prayer
(Middle) - The stone of priority
(Ring) - The stone of passion
(Pinkie) - The stone of persistence

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2020-01-05 Brother David Kirk Is there a GIANT size problem in your life? Do you have a solution to the problem? Does God have a solution? 1. The Man (v. 4-7) 2. The deal (v. 8-11) 3. God's man (v. 12-27) 4. Bitter Brother (v. 28-29) 5. Saul's plan (v. 30-40) 6. God's plan (v. 41-51)

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Paul's Charge to Timothy: Spiritual Faithfulness - A New Year's Resolution - All the More

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 6:13-16

New Testament Reading: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Follow Godly leaders (vs 10-13)
Continue in what you have learned (vv. 14-15)
Let the Word of God make you complete (vv. 16-17)

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December 8, 2019

The Rejected (Adokimos), Brother Joe LaGrou

Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

II Timothy 3:1-9

Ungodly characteristics
Approved vs. Rejected

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The Enduring and Conquering Church

Matthew 16:13-20

Isaac Bickford

The Enduring Church - The church's foundation is the profession of Jesus as Messiah, the son of God, and God is Living.
Apostolic Authority
The Conquering Church - We must be on the offense without being offensive.

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Sermon from 2019-11-24.

II Timothy 2:14-26 and Psalm 15:1-5

Big Idea: Marks of a Good Workman

Essential Question: How do you motivate people to live up the high calling of God and encourage them to access the unsearchable resources that are available in Christ?

1–Faithfulness in Ministry (2:14-19)

2–A Clean Instrument (2:20-21)

3–Faithfulness in Conduct (2:22-26)

Okanogan Valley Alliance Church: Recent Episodes

OVAC

1: God Sees our Pain (Acts 12:1-4)

2: God Hears our Cries: (Acts 12:5-12)

3: Pray with Expectation (12:13-19a)

1–Faithfulness in Ministry (2:14-19)

2–A Clean Instrument (2:20-21)

3–Faithfulness in Conduct (2:22-26)