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Welcome back and thanks for joining us! We continue our series "What We Believe" Based on The New City Catechism. Today we’re exploring Question 50. Let’s listen together as our Guest Speaker Reverend Jerry Iamurri, brings today’s message.

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The Risen Christ is...

  1. Seated in Victory (Hebrews 1:3)

  2. Reigning in Power (Rev. 1:17-18)

  3. Returning in Glory (1 Thess. 4:16-18)

Q49. Where is Christ now?

A. Christ rose bodily from the grave on the third day after his death and is seated at the right hand of the Father, ruling his kingdom and interceding for us, until he returns to judge and renew the whole world.

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THE CHURCH IS...

  1. Chosen to Worship (v. 9)

  2. United to Grow (vv. 10-11)

  3. Sent to Proclaim (v. 12)

Q48. What is the church?

A. God chooses and preserves for himself a community elected for eternal life and united by faith, who love, follow, learn from, and worship God together. God sends out this community to proclaim the gospel and prefigure Christ’s kingdom by the quality of their life together and their love for one another.

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THE LORD'S SUPPER

  1. Remember His Past Sacrifice (Luke 22:19–20)

  2. Encounter His Presence Now (1 Corinthians 10:16)

  3. Anticipate His Future Feast (Matthew 26:29)

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Baptism Signifies and Seals Your...

  1. Adoption into Christ (Galatians 3:26–27)

  2. Cleansing from Sin (Acts 22:16)

  3. Commitment to Belong (1 Corinthians 12:13)

Q: What is Baptism?

A: Baptism is the washing with water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; it signifies and seals our adoption into Christ, our cleansing from sin, and our commitment to belong to the Lord and to his church.

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Welcome back and thanks for joining us! We continue our series "What We Believe" Based on The New City Catechism. Today we’re exploring Question 43. Let’s listen together as Manoa's very own Dan Crum, brings today’s message.

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FIVE BIG WOWS

  1. God Created Everything (Psalm 103:22)

  2. God Knows Everything (Psalm 139:1)

  3. God is our Safe Place (Psalm 142:5)

  4. God is Love (Psalm 136:1)

  5. God is Forever (Psalm 115:18)

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Welcome and thanks for joining us! Check out this special Father's Day Message from our guest speaker Pastor Troy Davis.

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THE LORD'S PRAYER GETS

  1. Me in on God’s World (vv. 9–10)

  2. God in on my World (vv. 11–13)

  3. Me Settled in God’s Power (1 Chron. 29:11)

Q41. WHAT IS THE LORD'S PRAYER?

A: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.

Your kingdom come, Your will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

Forgive us our debts As we forgive those indebted to us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, both now and forever. AMEN.

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JESUS MODELS PRAYER AS...

  1. Our Spiritual Protection (Luke 22:31–32; John 17:15)

  2. Our Personal Priority (Mark 1:35; Luke 5:16)

  3. Our Public Praise (Matthew 11:25; John 11:41–42)

Q40. What should we pray?

A: The whole Word of God directs and inspires us in what we should pray, including the prayer Jesus himself taught us.

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OUR ATTITUDE IN PRAYER

  1. Loving Gratitude (Psalm 116:1–2)

  2. Humble Submission (Matthew 6:10)

  3. Confidence Assurance (Hebrews 4:15–16)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Q39: With what attitude should we pray?

A: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission to God’s will, knowing that, for the sake of Christ, he always hears our prayers.

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PRAYER TO GOD IS...

  1. Pouring out our Heart (Luke 18:1–8)

  2. Praise and Thanksgiving (Luke 17:11–19)

  3. Petition and Confession (Luke 18:9–14)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Question 38: What is prayer?

Answer: Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving.

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  1. How does the Holy Spirit help us?

  2. The Spirit Gives Us Life

  3. The Spirit Enhances Our Life

  4. The Spirit Points Us To The One Who Is Life

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THE HOLY SPIRIT IS

  1. God in Person and Power (Acts 5:3–4)

  2. Eternal with Father and Son (Hebrews 9:14)

  3. Granted to All Who Believe (Ephesians 1:13–14)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Q36. What do we believe about the Holy Spirit?

A. That he is God, coeternal with the Father and the Son, and that God grants him irrevocably to all who believe.

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FAITH COMES FROM THE...

  1. Treasury of Christ (Hebrews 12:2)

  2. Agency of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3)

  3. Graciousness of the Gift (Acts 13:48)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Q35: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through faith alone, where does this faith come from?

A: All the gifts we receive from Christ we receive through the Holy Spirit, including faith itself.

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WE OBEY TO...

  1. Echo God’s Love (1 John 4:19; 2 John 1:6)

  2. Confirm Our Confidence (Luke 6:43–45)

  3. Shine the Gospel (Matthew 5:16)

NEW CITY CATECHISM Q34: Since we are redeemed by grace alone, through Christ alone, must we still do good works and obey God’s Word? A: Yes, because Christ, having redeemed us by his blood, also renews us by his Spirit; so that our lives may show love and gratitude to God; so that we may be assured of our faith by the fruits; and so that by our godly behavior others may be won to Christ (WCF 16.2; WCF 13.1; WLC 75; WLC 76; WSC 35; WSC 32).

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JESUS IS ENOUGH

  1. The Fullness of Christ (Col. 1:19-20; 2:9-10)

  2. The Failure of Self-Reliance (Luke 18:14)

  3. The Danger of Denial (Matthew 7:22–23)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Q33. Should those who have faith in Christ seek their salvation through their own works, or anywhere else?

A33. No, they should not, as everything necessary to salvation is found in Christ. To seek salvation through good works is a denial that Christ is the only Redeemer and Savior (WCF 7.3, 8.1, 8.5, 8.8, 11.1, 14.2, 16.5; WLC 70, 71; WSC 30, 33).

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God's Rescue Plan

  1. Chosen by the Father (Ephesians 1:3–4)

  2. Justified by the Son (Romans 5:9)

  3. Sanctified by the Spirit (2 Thessalonians 2:13)

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THE HEART OF JESUS

  1. Beats with Love (Matthew 11:28–29)

  2. Beats with Life (John 19:31–34)

  3. Beats with Scars (John 20:26–28)

  4. Beats with Us (Ephesians 3:16–17)

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Welcome back ! We continue our sermon series "What We Believe" with a special Palm Sunday Message from our Executive Director Bill Vesper entitled "Beyond the Leaves".

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Welcome back! Check out this Passover Seder Service by our Special Guest Teacher Ari Hauben of Chosen People Ministries.

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Welcome back, and thanks for joining us. Today we continue our sermon series, What We Believe, drawn from the New City Catechism. If we cannot save ourselves, then where can true rescue be found? And if Jesus alone provides that salvation, what keeps us from placing our full trust in Him? Find out in this week's sermon brought by Manoa's very own Dan Crum.

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AFTER DEATH YOUR...

  1. Soul enters Heaven or Hell (Luke 23:42-43)

  2. Body rests in Bed or Prison (Daniel 12:2)

  3. Future ends in Life or Exile (John 5:28–29)

WESTMINSTER (SEE CHAPTERS 32-33) Q. What Happens After Death? A. At death, those united to Christ enter Heaven while their bodies rest as in a bed; but the wicked enter Hell while their bodies are held as in a prison. At the resurrection, the redeemed will be made perfectly whole to enjoy God forever, while the lost will be cast out from His presence into eternal exile (WCF 32.1; 33.1–2; WLC 86; 89; 90; WSC 37; 38).

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ELECTION ANCHORS OUR HOPE IN...

  1. God's Unconditional Love (Deut. 7:6–8)

  2. God's Irresistible Grace (John 6:37–44)

  3. God's Unstoppable Purpose (Rom. 8:28–30)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Q27. Are all people, just as they were lost through Adam, saved through Christ?

A27. No, only those who are elected by God and united to Christ by faith. Nevertheless, God in his mercy demonstrates common grace even to those who are not elect, by restraining sin and enabling works of culture for the common good (WCF 3.3–7; 7.3; 8.8; 10.1, 4; 11.4; WSC 20, 21; WLC 13, 59, 60, 61, 68).

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THE DEATH OF CHRIST

  1. Reverses the Curse (Rom. 8:20–22)

  2. Redeems the Creation (Col. 1:18–20)

  3. Renews the Cosmos (Rev. 21:1–5)

Questions 26 of the New City Catechism

Q. What else does Christ’s death redeem?

A: Christ's death is the beginning of the redemption and renewal of every part of fallen creation, as he powerfully directs all things for his own glory and creation's good (WCF 8.8; WCF 33.1; WLC 54; WSC 28; WSC 38).

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YES, I AM FORGIVEN...

  1. The Debt is Canceled (Colossians 2:13–14)

  2. The Wealth is Credited (Romans 4:4–5)

  3. The Memory is Forgotten (Hebrews 8:12)

New City Catechism Question 25: Does Christ’s death mean all our sins can be forgiven?

Answer: Yes, because Christ’s death on the cross fully paid the penalty for our sin, God graciously imputes Christ’s righteousness to us as if it were our own and will remember our sins no more (WCF 8.4–5, 11.1, 11.3, 15.3; WSC Q.25, 33; WLC Q.38, 44, 70, 71, 77).

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Christ Died to Redeem us...

  1. From Sin’s Penalty (Romans 6:23)

  2. From Sin’s Power (Galatians 2:20)

  3. To God’s Presence (Ephesians 5:25–27)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Q24: Why was it necessary for Christ, the Redeemer, to die?

A: Since death is the punishment for sin, Christ died willingly in our place to deliver us from the power and penalty of sin and bring us back to God. By his substitutionary atoning death, he alone redeems us from hell and gains for us forgiveness of sin, righteousness, and everlasting life (WCF 8.4; 8.5; 8.8; 11.3; WSC Q25; Q27; Q33; Q35; Q38; WLC Q38–40; Q44–45; Q70–73).

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ONLY GOD CAN...

  1. Suffer Effectively (John 10:17-18)

  2. Bear Wrath Sufficiently (1 John 4:10)

  3. Conquer Death Decisively (Rev. 1:17-18)

New City Catechism

Q23: Why must the Redeemer be truly God?

A: That because of his divine nature his obedience and suffering would be perfect and effective; and also that he would be able to bear the righteous anger of God against sin and yet overcome death (WCF 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5; WLC 38, 40, 52; WSC 22).

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JESUS CHRIST, IN HIS HUMANITY

  1. Obeyed for You (Romans 5:18–19)

  2. Suffered for You (Hebrews 2:14, 17)

  3. Sympathizes with You (Hebrews 4:15)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Q22: Why must the Redeemer be truly human?

A: That in human nature he might on our behalf perfectly obey the whole law and suffer the punishment for human sin; and also that he might sympathize with our weaknesses (WCF 8.2, 8.4; WLC 40; WSC 21–22).

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OUR BRIDGE BACK TO GOD IS A...

  1. Human Redeemer (Hebrews 2:14, 17)

  2. Divine Redeemer (Colossians 1:19-20)

  3. Group Redeemer (Ephesians 2:13-14)

Q21. What sort of Redeemer is needed to bring us back to God?

A. One who is truly human and also truly God (WCF 8.1–8.4; WLC Q29; WSC Q21).

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Welcome back and thanks for joining us! Today's sermon is titled "The Lord Has Done Great Things For Us" and will be preached by our Lead Pastor Stefan Bomberger. We will be reflecting on some of the great things the Lord has done for us in 2025 and looking forward to an amazing 2026!

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Welcome back and thanks for joining us! Please enjoy this sermon from our special guest Preacher John Prickett titled "Worshipping our way into 2026 as we work with Jesus" Based out of Revelations 3:14-22.

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Welcome, and thank you for joining us. Today we’re sharing a timely message from Psalm 46 titled “A Well-Proven Help,” brought to us by our Executive Director, Bill Vesper. We hope you enjoy it.

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Make Room for Christ:

  1. Toss Busyness (Innkeeper)

  2. Toss Apathy (Religious Leaders)

  3. Toss Control (Herod)

  4. Keep Intentionality (Wisemen)

  5. Keep Availability (Shepherds)

  6. Keep Faith (Mary & Joseph)

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CHRISTMAS REPORTS

  1. The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)

  2. The Path of Peace (Luke1:78-79)

  3. The Pleasure of Peace (2:14)

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THE DAWN OF HOPE

  1. Hope is Born (Luke 2:11–14)

  2. Hope Shines (John 8:12)

  3. Hope Wins (Rev. 11:15)

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JESUS OUR REDEEMER IS...

  1. The Eternal Son of God (John 17:5)

  2. God Become Human (Philippians 2:6–7)

  3. Our Perfect Sin-Bearer (1 Peter 2:24)

New City Catechism QUESTION 20: Who is the Redeemer?

ANSWER: The only Redeemer is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, in whom God became man and bore the penalty for sin himself (WCF 8.1–5; WSC 21; WLC 36–40, 44).

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YES, OUR REDEEMER

  1. Satisfies God's Justice (Romans 3:25-26)

  2. Delivers Us From Sin (Colossians 1:13–14)

  3. Reconciles Us to God (2 Corinthians 5:18-20)

Question: Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God's favor?

Answer: Yes, to satisfy his justice, God himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer (WCF 7.3; 8.1, 8.5; WSC 20–21, 25; WLC 30, 38, 71).

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WHAT IS IDOLATRY?

  1. The Exchange of Idolatry (Romans 1:21, 25)

  2. The Punishment for Idolatry (Ephesians 5:5-6)

  3. The Rescue from Idolatry (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10)

Question 17: What is idolatry?

Answer: Idolatry is trusting in created things rather than the Creator for our hope and happiness, significance and security (WCF 2.2; 21.1–2; 22.1; WSC 46–48; WLC 105–106).

Question 18: Will God allow our disobedience and idolatry to go unpunished?

Answer: No, God is righteously angry with our sins and will punish them both in this life and in the life to come (WCF 5.5–6; 6.6; 33.1–2; WSC 19; 84–85; WLC 28–29; 152).

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WHAT IS SIN? SIN...

  1. Rejects the Creator (Psalm 14:1)

  2. Breaks God's Law (1 John 3:4)

  3. Results in Death (Romans 6:23)

Question 16: What is sin?

Answer: Sin is rejecting or ignoring God in the world he created, rebelling against him by living without reference to him, not being or doing what he requires in his law - resulting in our death and the disintegration of all creation (WCF 6.1–6.6; WSC Q.14; WLC Q.24–25).

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WHAT IS THE LAW'S

  1. Summary (Exodus 20:1-17)

  2. Purpose (Romans 3:19-20)

  3. Fulfillment (Matthew 5:17)

NEW CITY CATECHISM

Question 15: Since no one can keep the law, what is its purpose?

Answer: That we may know the holy nature of God, and the sinful nature of our hearts; and thus our need of a Savior.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

  1. You shall have no other gods before me.

  2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.

  3. You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God.

  4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.

  5. Honor your father and your mother.

  6. You shall not murder.

  7. You shall not commit adultery.

  8. You shall not steal.

  9. You shall not give false testimony.

  10. You shall not covet.

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Welcome, and thanks for joining us today!We’re continuing our sermon series, “What We Believe,” where we’re exploring the foundational truths of our faith through the New City Catechism. This week’s message will be brought to us by our Next Generation Director Bill Vesper. We’re excited to dive into this powerful question and discover more about the nature and character of God together!

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WE GLORIFY GOD BY

  1. Trusting God (Prov. 3:5–6)

  2. Obeying God (1 John 2:3–5)

  3. Enjoying God (Psalm 16:11)

New City Catechism Q6: How can we glorify God?

A: We glorify God by enjoying him, loving him, trusting him, and by obeying his will, commands, and law.

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Question 5: What else did God create?

Answer: God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule.

GOD CREATED ALL THINGS...

  1. By His Powerful Word (Hebrews 11:3)

  2. To Be Very Good (Genesis 1:3-31)

  3. To Flourish Under His Rule (Ps.145:13, 16)

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Created in God's Image to...

  1. KNOW GOD (John 17:3)

  2. LOVE GOD (1 John 4:16,19)

  3. LIVE WITH GOD (Eph. 2:22)

  4. GLORIFY GOD (1 Cor. 10:31)

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How many persons are there in God?

ANSWER: "There are three persons in the one true and living God: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They are the same in substance, equal in power and glory."

THE TRINITY

  1. There is one true and living God.

  2. The Father is God, the Son is God, the Holy Spirit is God.

  3. The Father is not the Son, the Son is not the Spirit, the Spirit is not the Father.

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WHAT IS GOD?

  1. God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything (Rev. 4:11)

  2. God is eternal, infinite & unchangeable (Ps. 102:25-27)

  3. God is perfect in power, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth (Ps. 18:30)

  4. Nothing happens except through God and by his will (Eph. 1:11)

QUESTION 2: What is God?

ANSWER: "God is the creator and sustainer of everyone and everything. He is eternal, infinite, and unchangeable in his power and perfection, goodness and glory, wisdom, justice, and truth. Nothing happens except through him and by his will."

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OUR ONLY HOPE

  1. That we are not our own (1 Cor. 6:19-20)

  2. But belong, body and soul, both in life and death (Rom. 14:7-9)

`3. To God and to our Savior Jesus Christ (Tit. 2:13-14)

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Thanks for joining us! Check out the 11th and final message in our Psalms Preaching Series. Preached by Manoa's very own Next Gen Director Bill Vesper entitled "The Five W’s Of Hallelujah".

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Thanks for joining us! Check out the 10th message in our Psalms Preaching Series by Dean Weaver entitled "The Greatness of our God".

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Thanks for joining us! Check out the 9th message in our Psalms Preaching Series by Keon Abner entitled "The Justice of Creation".

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Thanks for joining us! Check out the 8th message in our Psalms Preaching Series by Tom Ricks entitled "Empty Promise or Firm Foundation?".

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Psalm 63

Wilderness Worship…

  1. Cries Out (v.1)

  2. Looks Up (2-6)

  3. Holds On (7-8)

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"The Glory of the Groom & Bride" Psalm 45 Pastor Ryan Egli

1: The Glory of the Groom

2: The Glory of the Bride

3: Beyond the Wedding

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Thanks for joining us! Check out the 5th message in our Psalms Preaching Series by Marc De Jeu entitled "Taste and See".

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Thanks for joining us! Check out the 4th message in our Psalms Preaching Series by Michael Davis.

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Gifts from the Lord in Psalm 13

  1. Prayer is a gift that we can use to express our frustrations and despair. V. 1-2

  2. Prayer is a gift that restores our discernment in life. V.3-4

  3. Prayer is a gift that brings back to our minds the great works of the Lord in our own lives. V. 5-6

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Thanks for joining us! Check out the 2nd message in our Psalms Preaching Series by Manoa's Next Gen Director Bill Vesper.

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TO YIELD SUMMER FRUIT

  1. Walk in the Right Counsel

  2. Delight in God's Word

  3. Meditate Day and Night

  4. Choose the Lord's Way

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THE FATHER'S DAY PRAYER

  1. Depends Daily (vv. 2-4)

  2. Goes Anytime (vv. 5-8)

  3. Asks Expectantly (vv. 9-13)

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THE BETTER CHOICE IS TO

  1. Open Your Home to Jesus (v. 38)

  2. Serve Undistracted (vv. 40-41)

  3. Sit at Jesus' Feet (vv. 39, 42)

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THE GOOD SAMARITAN

  1. Who Should I Love? (v. 29)

  2. How Am I Loved? (vv. 33-35)

  3. How Shall I Love? (vv. 36-37)

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Heavenly Joy is Unleashed by...

  1. Cosmic Reversal (vv. 17-20)

  2. Trinitarian Grace (vv. 21-22)

  3. Desire Fulfilled (vv. 23-24)

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Five Principles for Missional Ministry

  1. Pray for Laborers (vv. 1-2)

  2. Find Persons of Peace (vv. 3-9)

  3. Know When to Go (vv. 10-12)

  4. Speak for the Lord (vv. 13-16)

  5. Rejoice in Heaven (vv. 17-20)

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MOTHERS, THE LORD JESUS...

  1. Sees Your Tears in the Crowd

  2. Draws Near with Compassion

  3. Visits to Touch our Pain

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THE JOURNEY TO GLORY

  1. Faces the City of God (v. 51)

  2. Transforms Pilgrims (vv. 52-56)

  3. Follows Jesus First (vv. 57-62)

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LESSONS TO FAIL FORWARD

  1. Break from the Crowd (vv. 37-43a)

  2. Ask to Understand (vv. 43b-45)

  3. Descend to Greatness (vv. 46-48)

  4. Stop Tribalism (vv. 49-50)

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The Risen Lord Transforms

  1. TEARS into GLADNESS

  2. THORNS into GARDENS

  3. TOMBS into DOORS

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Check out this special Palm Sunday message from our Next-Gen Director Bill Vesper!

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CHRIST'S GLORY AWAKENS US TO

  1. The Ultimate Exodus (vv. 29-31)

  2. The Eternal Kingdom (vv. 30-32)

  3. The Mountaintop Mission (vv. 33-36)

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CROSS BEFORE CROWN

  1. Denies Oneself for Christ (v. 23)

  2. Loses Life to Save It (vv. 24-25)

  3. Turns Shame into Glory (v. 26)

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Check out this sermon from guest Pastor Ryan Egli of City Line Church.

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JESUS OF NAZARETH IS...

  1. Mistaken by Crowds (vv. 18-19)

  2. Confessed by Disciples (v. 20)

  3. Paradoxically Marvelous (v. 22)

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The Savior Satisfies with(in)

  1. DESOLATE PLACES (v. 12)

  2. HEAVENLY BREAD (v. 16)

  3. PERFECT PROVISION (v. 17)

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Missional Ministry is...

  1. HOLISTIC (vv. 1-6)

  2. ATTRACTIONAL (vv. 7-9)

  3. EXHAUSTING (v. 10)

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Do Not Fear, Believe Jesus...

  1. Enters our Trouble (vv. 40-42, 49-50)

  2. Saves the Outcast (vv. 43-48)

  3. Raises the Dead (vv. 51-56)

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JESUS, THE SON OF GOD...

  1. Breaks our Bonds (vv. 26-33)

  2. Gives us Time (vv. 34-37)

  3. Sends us Home (vv. 38-39)

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Victorious Faith Awakens in...

  1. The Storms of Danger (vv. 22-23)

  2. The Master of Peace (v. 24)

  3. The Commander of All (v. 25)

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GOOD SOIL GROUPS

  1. Illuminate our Lives (vv. 16-17)

  2. Guard and Give Grace (v. 18)

  3. Turn Crowds into Family (vv. 19-21)

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Five Secrets to Win (Luke 8:4-15)

  1. Prioritize God's Word (seed, vv. 5, 11)

  2. Renounce the Devil (path, vv. 5, 12)

  3. Deepen Your Roots (rock, vv. 6, 13)

  4. Uproot Worldliness (thorns, vv. 7, 14)

  5. Patiently Persevere (soil, vv. 8, 15)

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GOOD NEWS WOMEN

  1. Join the Mission (vv. 2-3)

  2. Fund the Mission (v. 3b)

  3. Finish the Mission (v. 1)

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THE FRIEND OF SINNERS

  1. Cancels Many Sins (v. 47)

  2. Corrects Contempt (vv. 39-40)

  3. Connects Faith and Love (vv. 47-50)

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MAKE CHRIST KNOWN BY...

  1. Igniting Gospel Ambition

  2. Fortifying our Foundation

  3. Sending Gospel Preachers

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Check out this special message from Manoa's very own Next Gen Director Bill Vesper!

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Merry Christmas! Check out a special Christmas message "Noel's Unending Light" Pastor Stefan Bomberger.

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THE FIRST NOEL

  1. Love is Given (John 3:16)

  2. Love is Born (1 John 4:7-9)

  3. Love is Shared (John 8:42)

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THE BIRTH OF JOY IS...

  1. Anticipated (Isaiah 9:2-3)

  2. Announced (Luke 2:10-11)

  3. Achieved (Matthew 2:10-11)

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The Prince of Peace Gives Us

  1. HIS WONDERFUL COUNSEL

  2. HIS DIVINE MIGHT

  3. HIS FATHERLY CARE

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NOEL SHINES A LIGHT ON:

  1. The Search for True Hope (v. 8)

  2. The Trouble with False Hope (v. 3)

  3. The Treasure of Christ's Hope (vv. 10-11)

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THE FIRST NOEL A...

  1. Carol is Born (vv. 13-14)

  2. Thrill is Born (v. 10)

  3. Savior is Born (v. 11)

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Jesus is the One with...

  1. Good News (vv. 21-23)

  2. Great Purpose (vv. 24-30)

  3. Lavish Wisdom (vv. 31-35)

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CHRIST'S COMPASSION...

  1. Sees the Poor (vv. 12-13)

  2. Touches the Unclean (v. 14)

  3. Raises the Dead (vv. 15-17)

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Marvelous Faith is...

  1. COMPASSIONATE (vv. 2-3)

  2. HUMBLE (vv. 4-6)

  3. CONTAGIOUS (vv. 3, 6, 10)

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TO DIG TO THE ROCK:

  1. Call Jesus Lord (v. 46)

  2. Come to Jesus (v. 47a)

  3. Hear Jesus' Words (v. 49)

  4. Do Jesus' Words (v. 47b)

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Thorns into Grapes (Luke 6:43-45):

  1. Our Thorny Problem

  2. God's Treasured Solution

  3. Christ's Good Fruit

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To Overcome Spiritual Pitfalls:

  1. Measure with Mercy (vv. 36-38)

  2. Train in Christ-Likeness (vv. 39-40)

  3. Remove Hypocrisy (vv. 41-42)

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  1. Who Empowers Forgiveness? (Luke 23:34)

  2. When Should I Forgive? (Colossians 3:12–14)

  3. How Can I Seek Forgiveness? (Matthew 5:24)

  4. What if I Don't Forgive? (Hebrews 12:15)

  5. How Should I Forgive? (Matthew 18:21–22)

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G-O-L-D:

(G) Great Sum

(O) Others Focused

(L) Love in Action

(D) Displays Jesus

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RADICAL CHRISTIAN LOVE:

  1. Reacts with Love (vv. 27-30)

  2. Acts with Love (v. 31)

  3. Loves without Return (vv. 32-35)

  4. Reflects God's Love (vv. 35-36)

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JESUS' POWER & PREACHING:

  1. Inaugurates Present Blessing (vv. 18-19)

  2. Promises Future Blessings (vv. 20-23)

  3. Warns of Future Sorrows (vv. 24-26)

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TRANSFORMATIONAL GROUPS:

  1. Practice their Preaching (12)

  2. Pray & Rejoice Together (72)

  3. Multiply for Mission (Others)

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TO ESCAPE THE DEVIL'S SNARE:

  1. Purify False Motives (John 12:3–6)

  2. Flee Love of Money (Luke 22:3-6)

  3. Confess Your Sin (John 13:27-30)

  4. Walk in the Light (Luke 22:47-53)

  5. Seek Mercy not Death (Matthew 27:3-5)

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JESUS MANIFESTS HIMSELF TO:

  1. Word-Keepers (John 14:22-23)

  2. Misguided Zealots (Luke 6:15d)

  3. The Little and Less (Luke 6:15c)

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The Good News Name is:

  1. Close (vv. 5-8)

  2. For everyone (vv. 9-15)

  3. Contentious (vv. 16-17)

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The Doubter Has:

  1. Dying Devotion (11:16)

  2. Valid Questions (14:1-6)

  3. Personal Faith (20:24-29)

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The Repentant Renegade is the:

  1. Chief of Sinners (v. 13b)

  2. Evangelist of Mercy (v. 13a)

  3. Friend of Jesus (vv. 9-10)

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THE GIFT OF GOD:

  1. Fulfills Spirituality (vv. 47-49)

  2. Overcomes Prejudice (v. 46)

  3. Opens Heaven (v. 51)

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JESUS FINDS AND CALLS THE:

  1. Bean Counter (6:5-7)

  2. Timid Spokesman (12:20-22)

  3. Slow Learner (14:6-9)

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WE ARE BORN AGAIN TO:

  1. Personal Love (John)

  2. Abiding Love (1-3 John)

  3. Enduring Love (Revelation)

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Peals of Thunder (James the Great)

THUNDEROUS SHOCK WAVES:

  1. Crashing Greatness (Mark 10:42-45)

  2. Rumbling Rejection (Luke 9:51-56)

  3. Striking Suffering (Acts 12:1-3a)

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To have a better relationship with God we need to practice:

Practice Rejoicing

Practice Prayer

Practice Praiseworthy Principles

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We Honor Christ as our...

A. Hearts Embrace Hope

B. Minds Defend Hope

C. Souls Spread Hope

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Ephesians 1:1-11

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BRINGS TO JESUS THE:

  1. Rock of the Apostles (1:40-42)

  2. Bread of the Boy (6:5-9)

  3. Seekers of the Hour (12:20-23)

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Jesus Changes the World through:

  1. MOUNTAIN-TOP PRAYER (v. 12)

  2. ORDINARY PEOPLE (vv. 13-16)

  3. KINGDOM RENEWAL (v. 17a)

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The Good Savior (Luke 6:5-11):

  1. Does What He Teaches (vv. 5-7)

  2. Defies Legalistic Harm (vv. 8-9)

  3. Restores the Withered (vv. 10-11)

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IN JESUS CHRIST...

  1. God says Yes (v. 20a)

  2. We say Amen (v. 20b)

  3. God gets Glory (v. 20c)

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Mothers of the church:

  1. The Blameless Barren (1:5–7)

  2. The Teen Mom (1:26–31)

  3. The Pious Widow (2:36–38)

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THIS FIELD UNEARTHS:

  1. Spying Critics (vv. 1-2)

  2. True Priorities (vv. 3-4)

  3. Sabbath Renewal (v. 5)

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THE GOSPEL OF JESUS:

  1. Makes Us Celebrate (vv. 33-35)

  2. Seamlessly Transforms (v. 36)

  3. Freshly Stretches the New (vv. 37-38)

  4. Saves the Best for Last (v. 39)

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The Great Physician:

  1. Calls the Sick (vv. 27-28)

  2. Makes Home Visits (vv. 29-31)

  3. Heals with Repentance (v. 32)

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JESUS SEES THE HEARTS OF:

  1. Faithful Friends (vv. 18-20)

  2. The Party Police (vv. 21-24)

  3. Paralyzed Sinners (vv. 25-26)

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Jesus stretches out his hands with:

  1. Touching Pity (vv. 12-13a)

  2. Departing Power (v. 13)

  3. Cleansing Proof (v. 14)

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BIG IDEA: Christ's Resurrection causes us to be born again to a living hope!

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Palms of Triumph

  1. From the Nations (1 Mac. 13)

  2. For the Nations (vv. 19-23)

  3. Of the Nations (Rev. 7:9-10)

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Jesus Catches Us With His

  1. Deep Object Lessons (vv. 1-4)

  2. Boatloads of Awe (vv. 5-7, 9)

  3. Unforsaking Love (vv. 8-11)

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Matthew 25:14-30

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The Authority and Power of Christ

  1. Astonishes Learners (vv. 31-32)

  2. Silences Demons (vv. 33-37, 41)

  3. Touches Sufferers (vv. 38-40)

  4. Spreads Good News (vv. 42-44)

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Belief in Jesus Accepts His:

  1. Messianic Identity (vv. 18-22)

  2. Mighty Works (v. 23)

  3. Truthful Words (vv. 24-28)

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Jesus Embodies & Spreads

  1. The Spirit's Power (v. 14)

  2. Kingdom Teaching (v. 15a)

  3. Gospel Glory (v. 15b)

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Overcoming Temptation (Luke 4:1-13)

Overcomers Anticipate the:

  1. Spirit in the Wilderness (v. 1)

  2. Devil in the Details (vv. 2-12)

  3. Victory in the Son (v. 13)

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JESUS IS THE...

  1. Son of Man (vv. 23, 38)

  2. Son of God (vv. 21-23, 38)

  3. Son of Promise (vv. 31, 34, 38)

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We Encounter Jesus in…

  1. Small Groups (18:20)

  2. Mercy Ministry (25:40)

  3. Evangelistic Mission (28:20)

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  1. Abraham moved into the unknown

(Hebrews 11:8-10)

  1. Jesus moved intentionally

(Mark 1:38-39)

  1. Paul moved to break barriers

(Acts 13:46-49)

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Rechurching Strategy

  1. Grow a Healthy Church

  2. Equip Disciple-Makers

  3. Send Trained Laborers

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Members of Manoa

  1. Belong to the Body

  2. Strengthen the Body

  3. Govern the Body

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Faith Like A Child:

  1. Courage Like A Child (Joshua 1:9)

  2. Trust Like A Child (Proverbs 3:5)

  3. Worship Like A Child (Deut. 6:5)

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The Spirit of Christmas

  1. Gifts Miraculous Birth

  2. Rejoices in the Lord

  3. Delights in Salvation

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Hark! The Heavenly Hosts are...

  1. Angelic Worshipers (Ps. 148:1–2; Rev. 7:11–12)

  2. Divine Counselors (1 Kgs. 22:19–22; Job 1-2)

  3. Mighty Warriors (Ps. 103:19–21; Rev. 12:7–9)

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How are angels messengers? How does God use dreams to send messages? Find out in, "The Dream of Christmas", by Pastor Joe Kim

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The Christmas Spirit

  1. Comes with Love (Daniel 8-9)

  2. Fulfils God's Word (vv. 13-20)

  3. Stops for Nothing (vv. 26-38)

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Heaven Reveals Christ's Worth in

  1. The Son's Solidarity (v. 21)

  2. The Spirit's Descent (v. 22a)

  3. The Father's Pleasure (v. 22b)

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Mighty Good News (Luke 3:15-20)

JESUS CHRIST IS THE

  1. Mightiest Baptizer (v. 16)

  2. Mightiest Gatherer (vv. 17-18)

  3. Mightiest Deliverer (vv. 18-20)

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GREAT REVIVAL ELEVATES THE...

  1. Word of God (vv. 1-3)

  2. Way of Salvation (vv. 4-6)

  3. Fruits of Repentance (vv. 7-14)

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In Your Heart Treasure Jesus'

  1. Great Wisdom (vv. 46-47)

  2. Ultimate Father (vv. 48-49)

  3. True Home (vv. 49-51)

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HOLD ONTO JESUS WHO

  1. Fulfills the Law (vv. 21-24, 39)

  2. Saves All Peoples (vv. 25-35)

  3. Redeems Jerusalem (vv. 36-38)

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CHRIST BRINGS GREAT

  1. Joy & Salvation (vv. 8-12)

  2. Glory & Peace (vv. 13-16)

  3. Wonder & Praise (vv. 17-20)

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Jesus' Birth Reveals the...

  1. Mystery of Providence (vv. 1-5)

  2. Humility of Christ (vv. 6-7)

  3. Reversal of Thrones (1:51-53)

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God's Tender Mercy (Luke 1:67-80)

  1. Sent us a Mighty Savior (vv. 67-75)

  2. Gives us Saving Knowledge (vv. 76-77)

  3. Guides us to Light and Life (vv. 78-79)

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God's Great Mercy Begets

  1. Public Faith (vv. 58-61)

  2. Refined Faith (vv. 62-64)

  3. Expectant Faith (vv. 65-66)

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Why should the disciples have not been afraid of the storm? How is the mustard seed related to the disciples? Find out in, "Parables of the Kingdom", by Rev. Jerry Iamurri.

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Biblical Friendship Pursues...

  1. Friendship with God (v. 11; Jn. 15:12–14)

  2. Face-to-Face Time (vv. 13-14; Ex. 33:11)

  3. Souls Knit Together (Deut. 13:6; 1 Sam. 18:1)

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Jesus Brings Every Generation

  1. Explosive Joy (vv. 41a, 44)

  2. Loud Humility (vv. 41b-45)

  3. Magnificent Praise (vv. 46-56)

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God's Power Overshadows

  1. Greatness with the Greatest

  2. Meekness with Majesty

  3. Death with Deliverance

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This Good News (Luke 1:5-25)

This Good News...

  1. Silences Unbelief

  2. Takes Away Reproach

  3. Turns Hearts Around

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Pastor Troy is the Pastor of New Life Kingdom Centre in Havertown, PA. He is good friends with Pastor Stefan and together they help lead the DelCo Pastors Network. Pastor Troy is also the author of "Born To Lead," a Christian leadership book,. He is a fantastic preacher and loves the Word.

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There are inevitable events in the journey of a disciple of Christ.  

I. Unexpected storms sometimes present themselves. V. 23,24.

II. At times it seems that Christ is indifferent to our despair. 24b, 25

III. Christ’s sovereignty demonstrates his power in teaching and provision. V. 26-27

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The Greatest...

  1. Search (vv. 1-4)

  2. Rescue (v. 5)

  3. Celebration (vv. 6-7)

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We Have Certainty the Savior's...

  1. Narrative is Historical (vv. 1-2)

  2. Account is Orderly (v. 3)

  3. Teaching is Truth (v. 4)

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Winning Faith...

  1. Feeds Off the Crowd (v. 1a)

  2. Sheds Extra Layers (v. 1b)

  3. Looks to Jesus (v. 2)

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A. ALL Those Commended (v. 39)

B. BETTER Provision For Me (v. 40a)

C. COMPLETE Together (v. 40b)

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Wandering Faith Finds God's...

  1. Strength in the Wilderness (vv. 1-8)

  2. Voice in the Whisper (vv. 9-13)

  3. Mission for the Future (vv. 14-21)

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  1. The Crowds Are Easily Swayed

  2. The Religious Leaders Are Threatened

  3. The Disciples Recognized He's Worthy

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Death-Defeating Faith Raises the...

  1. Son of a Poor Gentile (1 Kings 17)

  2. Son of a Rich Israelite (2 Kings 4)

  3. Son of God and Man (Luke 24)

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  1. Worships God Alone (vv. 7-12)

  2. Anticipates Deliverance (vv. 13-18)

  3. Finds Christ in the Heat (vv. 19-26)

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Lion Taming Faith...

  1. Obeys God’s Law (vv. 1-10)

  2. Keeps on Praying (vv. 10-18)

  3. Trusts in God (vv. 19-23)

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The Heart of Faith...

  1. Embraces Anointing (ch. 16)

  2. Strikes Down Giants (ch. 17)

  3. Waits on God (chs. 24, 26)

  4. Worships Earnestly (Psalms)

  5. Builds God's House (2 Sam. 7)

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Unwavering Faith...

  1. Listens to God (ch. 3)

  2. Promotes Revival (ch. 7)

  3. Challenges Power (ch. 15)

  4. Risks Everything (ch. 16)

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Faith in Distress...

  1. Prays Earnestly (vv. 10-18)

  2. Keeps Your Vow (vv. 19-28)

  3. Anticipates Reversal (2:1-10)

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Michael Davis serves as the Assistant Stated Clerk (which is kind of the like the Vice President) of our denomination, the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. In this position he provides collaborative leadership to our Gospel Priorities, including church-planting, revitalization, and global missions. Prior to joining the EPC's national staff team, he served as served as Associate Teaching Pastor for Downtown Church in Memphis, Tenn., and Adjunct Professor for Memphis City Seminary. Please welcome Michael, as he brings the Word to us today.

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Mighty Faith...

  1. Overcomes Adversity (vv. 1-2)

  2. Sees Worth in Everyone (v. 3)

  3. Forgives Past Sin (vv. 4-11)

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Israel’s Partial Savior Was...

  1. Miraculously Conceived (ch. 13)

  2. Spirit-Empowered (chs. 14-15)

  3. Tempted & Betrayed (16:1-22)

  4. Sacrificed to Save (16:23-31)

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The Road to Selfless Glory...

  1. Unites Men and Women (ch. 4)

  2. Leads to Harmonious Praise (ch. 5)

  3. Awakens Spiritual Mothers (vv. 7, 9)

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Worship Jesus As The...

  1. Crucified King (27:27-31, 37)

  2. Risen King (28:5-9)

  3. Cosmic King (28:16-20)

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Dr. Willie L. James Jr. was born and raised in Philadelphia. As a young man, he was an amateur boxing champ. In 1985 the Lord called him from the boxing ring to fight the good fight of faith. The mission of his life is to be a Christian, disciple-making, kingdom-building Pastor, and his vision is to further the cultural mandate of Genesis 1 and the missional mandate of Matthew 28. Dr. James co-labors in ministry, with his beloved wife, Dr. Danette L. James, and he is the father of two blessed adult children.

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Faith in weakness...

  1. Rebuilds True Worship (6:25-32)

  2. Lays out the Fleece (6:36-40)

  3. Boasts in the Lord (7)

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Faith on the Margins...

  1. Has a Critical Vantage Point

  2. Is Centered on God

  3. Transforms Lives

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Wall Defying Faith...

  1. Follows Faithful Leaders

  2. Takes Daring Risks

  3. Obeys God's Instructions

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Faith In Deep Water...

  1. Stands Firm in Fear

  2. Exceeds Courage

  3. Deepens Praise

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The Faith That Delivers...

  1. Persistently Believes

  2. Trusts in the Blood

  3. Multiplies Exponentially

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FAITH CHOOSES THE...

  1. People of God (vv. 24-25)

  2. Treasure of Christ (v. 26a)

  3. Reward of Heaven (v. 26b)

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Faithful Parents...

  1. Discern Changing Times

  2. Courageously Obey God

  3. Impart Faith Not Fear

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Two Are Better Than One When...

  1. You Are At Work (v. 9)

  2. You Have Fallen Down (v. 10)

  3. You Are In The Cold (v. 11)

  4. You Are In A Fight (v. 12)

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IN THE END GOD'S...

  1. Goodness Always Wins

  2. Promises Never Die

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Pastor Joe Kim is an EPC Pastor planting HOPE PHILLY EPC. His main strategy of reaching people is by focusing on rebuilding trust between local families and the local church. He does this by focusing on community building and discipleship, not only to benefit the community but to also rebuild trust in families and the church. His ministry also reaches families, singles, young adults and children with disabilities. Joe is married to Emii and has 2 beautiful daughters, Norah and Naomi. Joe also enjoys reading, guitars, theology, all Philadelphia sports teams, and spending time with his family.

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Faith for the Future...

  1. Wrestles with God

  2. Blesses with Courage

  3. Worships with Hope

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Faith for the Future...

  1. Prays God’s Promises

  2. Invokes God’s Blessings

  3. Embraces God’s Sovereignty

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The Lord’s Redemption Replaces

  1. Deserts with Blossoms (vv. 1-2)

  2. Weakness with Healing (vv. 3-6)

  3. Sorrow with Singing (v. 10)

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Offer King Jesus Your Greatest

  1. Joy No Matter Your Journey (vv. 8-10)

  2. Worship No Matter Your Rank (vv. 11a)

  3. Gifts No Matter Your Resources (v. 11b)

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The Story of Christmas tells the...

  1. Love of the Author

  2. Darkness of the World

  3. Glory of the Son

  4. Response of the Child

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The Dream of Christmas

  1. Covers Shame & Fear (vv. 19-20)

  2. Bears Your Sins' Solution (v. 21)

  3. Delivers God to You (vv. 22-23)

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His Name...

  1. Declares His Identity (vv. 32-33)

  2. Declares His Poverty (vv. 26-28)

  3. Declares His Ministry (vv. 31)

  4. Declares His Glory (vv. 33)

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What were the interruptions in the Christmas story? How does God interrupt our lives today? Find out in, "Interrupting Christmas," by Pastor Stefan. This sermonette was given on our Kids Christmas Pageant Sunday.

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Miracle on Temple Duty shows...

  1. God is in the Details

  2. God Hears Your Prayer

  3. God Can Do Anything

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To Pass Faith's Greatest Test...

  1. Offer Up Your Dreams (v. 17a)

  2. Trust and Obey (vv. 17b-18)

  3. Consider God's Ability (v. 19)

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To Honor God in Life and Death...

  1. Believe Far-Off Promises (v. 13)

  2. Speak What You Seek (v. 14)

  3. Desire Heaven Most (vv. 15-16)

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Dr. Willie L. James Jr. was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. As a young man, he was an amateur boxing champ. In 1985 the Lord called him from the boxing ring to fight the good fight of faith. The mission for Dr. James’ life is to be a Christian, disciple-making, kingdom-building pastor, and his vision is to fulfill the mission through the cultural mandate (Genesis 1:26-28) and evangelistical mandate (Matthew 28:19-20). He has served in numerous capacities in the local church, such as Youth Pastor and Senior Pastor. Dr. James serves in ministry, with his wife of 36 years, Dr. Danette L. James, and he is the father of two blessed adult children.

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A Faith That Laughs...

  1. Questions (Genesis 18:9–14)

  2. Fears (Genesis 18:14–15)

  3. Multiplies (Genesis 21:5-6)

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OBEDIENT FAITH BEGETS...

  1. Going Not Knowing (v. 8)

  2. Living As Strangers (v. 9)

  3. Anticipating Heaven (v. 10)

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THE FAITHFUL BUILDER...

  1. Heeds God's Warning (v. 7a)

  2. Saves Your Family (v. 7b)

  3. Inherits True Wealth (v. 7c)

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Are you feeling God's comfort in your life? What is God's comfort? How does God comfort us? How can I find God's comfort today? Find out in, "Trust the God Who Comforts," by our guest speaker and friend Dr. Jerry Iamurri.

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Faith that Pleases God...

  1. Believes He Exists (v. 6a)

  2. Walks with Him (v. 5)

  3. Believes He Rewards (v. 6b)

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Faithful Worship to God...

  1. Offers Your Best Gifts (v. 4a)

  2. Flows From Right Motives (v. 4b)

  3. Still Speaks After Death (v. 4c)

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Living by Faith sees...

  1. The Nature of Faith (v. 1)

  2. The Commendation of Faith (v. 2)

  3. The Beginning of Faith (v. 3)

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  1. Committed to each other’s well-being (v.24a)

  2. Committed to love and good works (v.24b)

  3. Committed to the gathering to encourage one other (v.25)

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To Use Your Gifts in Church...

  1. Come Eager to Share (vv. 26, 39-40)

  2. Take Turns with Limits (vv. 27-35)

  3. Honor Spiritual Authority (vv. 36-38)

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Pursue Love and Desire Gifts that...

  1. Build up the Church (vv. 1-5)

  2. Benefit the Hearer (vv. 6-12)

  3. Prioritize the Mind (vv. 13-19)

  4. Reach the Outsider (vv. 20-25)

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Gifts Used With Great Love….

  1. Manifest Great Kindness (vv. 4a, 6b)

  2. Quench Great Arrogance (vv. 4b-6a)

  3. Bear and Believe Great Things (v. 7)

  4. Mature to Eternal Greatness (vv. 8-13)

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The Joy of the disciples in fulfilling their mission comes from...

  1. Witnessing the Power of God Over Satan's Kingdom (v. 17)

  2. The Eternal Assurance of Salvation (v. 20)

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  1. The Exhortation for Love (vv. 11-13)

  2. The Revelation in Love (vv. 14-15)

  3. The Inspiration to Love (vv. 16-17)

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WITHOUT LOVE MY...

  1. Speech is Noisy (v. 1)

  2. Life is Nothing (v. 2)

  3. Giving is Wasted (v. 3)

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GOD GIFTS HIS CHURCH IN...

  1. Variously Broad Ways (vv. 27-28)

  2. Uniquely Distinct Ways (vv. 29-30)

  3. Highly Excellent Ways (v. 31)

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  1. Covers Weaker Members (vv. 22-24a)

  2. Cares for Suffering Members (vv. 24b-26a)

  3. Celebrates Winning Members (vv. 26b-27)

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YOUR UNIQUE SPIRITUAL GIFTS...

  1. Belong to the Body (vv. 15-16)

  2. Shape Your Service (vv. 14, 19-20)

  3. Expand Our Senses (vv. 17-18)

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All believers are Spirit-baptized into the one...

  1. Body of Christ (vv. 12-13a)

  2. New Humanity (v. 13b)

  3. Source of Living Water (v. 13c)

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  1. The Position of our High Priest (v. 14)

  2. The Greatness of our High Priest (v. 14)

  3. The Sympathy of our High Priest (v. 15)

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  1. Why the Spiritual Concern? (v.1)

  2. Who is the Holy Spirit? (v. 3)

  3. How the Spirit Leads You? (vv. 2-3)

Hear Jesus (v. 2) Confess Jesus (v. 3)

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  1. The Request that Mary Made. (v. 3)

  2. The Response of Jesus to His Mother (v. 4)

  3. The Miracle Jesus Performed (vv. 6-8)

  4. The Results of the Miracle. (vv. 9-11) 

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  1. Takes Personal Ownership (v. 30a)

  2. Welcomes All Seekers (v. 30b)

  3. Accepts No Hindrance (v. 31b)

  4. Proclaims Christ Boldly (v. 31a)

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Dr. Jerry Iamurri is the Executive Director and CEO of InFaith (formerly the American Missionary Fellowship). Jerry came to InFaith from the EPC (Evangelical Presbyterian Church), where he was the assistant stated clerk and chief governance officer. Prior to his time with the EPC, he held pastoral positions and worked as a lawyer in the Philadelphia district attorney’s office. Jerry and his wife, Sandi, have two children and live in the city of Philadelphia.

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Convinced Jesus is the...

  1. Hope of Israel (vv. 16-23)

  2. Warning of Isaiah (vv. 24-27)

  3. Savior of the World (v. 28) 

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THIS ROAD INTO ROME...

  1. Fulfills Delayed Dreams (vv. 11-14)

  2. Encourages God's Family (v. 15)

  3. Leads to All the Earth (vv. 16, 30)

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Jump into "The Lord is My Shepherd," by our guest speaker Casey Huckel.

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Power Evangelism...

  1. Increases Receptivity (vv. 1-6)

  2. Heals the Hurting (vv. 7-9)

  3. Transforms the Neighborhood (vv. 10-11)

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Death and doors can't stop Jesus'...

  1. Sin-Forgiving Mission (vv. 21-23)

  2. Doubt-Defeating Love (vv. 24-28)

  3. Life-Imparting Power (vv. 29-31)

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The donkey had to be...

  1. Redeemed

  2. Released

  3. Ruled

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HOPE IS RESCUED THROUGH...

  1. Faith-Filled Leadership (vv. 21-26)

  2. Discerning Intervention (vv. 27-32)

  3. Exemplary Reassurance (vv. 33-37)

  4. Reprioritizing Life (vv. 38-44)

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Before the Storm We Perceive...

  1. Kind Unbelievers (vv. 1, 3, 11)

  2. Caring Friends (vv. 2-3)

  3. Unheeded Dangers (vv. 9-12)

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  1. Open Your Eyes to Jesus' Light (vv. 12-18)

  2. Hope in Jesus' Risen Life (vv. 6-8, 21-23)

  3. Repent and Turn to God (vv. 18-20)

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Behold the Final King's...

  1. Christian Curiosity (vv. 13-22)

  2. Prominent Pomp (vv. 23-27)

  3. Fortunate Familiarity (26:1-3)

  4. Rightful Ruler (25:19)

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Saving Faith in Christ Overcomes...

  1. Willful Indecision

  2. Intellectual Detachment

  3. Blame-Shifting Escapism

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  1. Listen Carefully to Your Accusers (vv. 1-8)

  2. Cheerfully Make Your Defense (vv. 10-21)

  3. Leave the Situation in God's Hands (vv. 22-27)

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Take courage, God is sovereign through...

  1. Evil Plots (vv. 12-15)

  2. Heroic Actions (vv. 16-24)

  3. Imperfect Leaders (vv. 25-35)

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  1. The Care of Friends (vv. 1-4)

  2. The Care of Jesus (vv. 5-11)

  3. The Care of Self (v. 12)

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When God strikes he…

  1. Brings Down Walls (vv. 1-5)

  2. Divides and Delivers (vv. 6-10)

  3. Stands by to Encourage (v. 11)

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What does it mean to be a Multicultural Church in our world today? How can we achieve this goal? What can Acts 13 teach us about this? Jump into, "The Mission of God in a Multicultural Church," by Pastor Bruno Sousa, who has planted and is pastoring a Multicultural Church in Philadelphia.

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In this picture we find...

  1. Wrong Verdicts (vv. 17-23)

  2. Wrong Values (vv. 24-28)

  3. Wrong Fears (v. 29)

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To share your story, know your...

  1. Present Audience

  2. Particular Testimony

  3. Personal Savior

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Scene 1: Jewish Loyalty (vv. 17-26)

Scene 2: Temple Hostility (vv. 27-31)

Scene 3: Gentile Deliverance (vv. 31-36)

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God's will and Spirit guide us through...

  1. Lifelong Prayer (vv. 4-6)

  2. Heartbreaking Tears (vv. 7-13a)

  3. Selfless Sacrifice (vv. 13b-16)

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Ephesians 1:6-10

"6 to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, 8 which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight 9 making known[c] to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ 10 as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth."

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  1. He is the Glory of Israel

  2. He is the Savior of the World

  3. He is the Divider of the Human Race

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GOD IS GRACIOUS TO...

  1. Save us for Service (vv. 68-75)

  2. Prepare us for Forgiveness (v. 76-77)

  3. Enlighten us for Peace (vv. 78-79)

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Mary's Carol Magnifies God's...

  1. Personal Salvation (vv. 46-49)

  2. Powerful Reversals (vv. 50-53)

  3. Unforgettable Mercy (vv. 54-55)

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The First Carol Exclaims...

  1. The Song of the Spirit (vv. 41-42)

  2. The Superiority of the Savior (vv. 43-44)

  3. The Blessing of the Believer (v. 45)

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Three Ways to Care for the Church

  1. Protect God's Flock (vv. 28-31)

  2. Commend God's Word (v. 32)

  3. Help God's Saints (vv. 33-35)

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The Precious Gospel Spreads...


  1. God's Grace (v. 24)

  2. God's Kingdom (v. 25)

  3. God's Salvation (v. 26)

  4. God's Counsel (v. 27)

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God's keeping is...

  1. A Choice (vv. 1-2)

  2. Comforting (vv. 3-6)

  3. Complete (vv. 7-8)

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  1. It Starts with an Unshakable Confidence in God's Providence (v. 10)

  2. It Lies in Being Satisfied with what is Necessary (v. 11)

  3. It Is Presented to the World when we are Sustained by the Power of God (v. 13)

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I. Christ As The Way

II. Christ As The Truth

III. Christ As The Life

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Final Words on How to Live...

  1. Spend Your Time Wisely (vv. 13-17)

  2. Serve the Lord with Humility (vv. 18-19)

  3. Speak What is Profitable (v. 20)

  4. Help All Turn to Trust Christ (v. 21)

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We Gather the First Day to...

  1. Encounter God's Word (vv. 7, 11)

  2. Experience God's Sacraments (vv. 7, 11)

  3. Extend God's Comfort (vv. 9-10, 12)

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AFTER THE UPROAR CEASES...

  1. Find Courage to Encourage (vv. 1-2)

  2. Decide Against Self-Harm (v. 3)

  3. Make God’s Mission Yours (vv. 4-5)

  4. Keep the First Day First (vv. 6-7)

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  1. Genuine Praise is Very Serious to God (vv. 1-11)

  2. Genuine Praise is Spontaneous Not Programmed (vv. 12-15, 17-19)

  3. Genuine Praise Will Always Offend Some People (vv. 20-23)

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Jesus Turns the World Away From...

  1. Idolatrous Wealth (vv. 23-27)

  2. Religious Nationalism (vv. 28-34)

  3. Riotous Rage (vv. 35-41)

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Resolved in the Spirit, we must...

  1. Support the Church (v. 21a)

  2. Reach the World (v. 21b)

  3. Send the Best (v. 22)

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When the Gospel Prevails Mightily...

  1. Everyone Gets To Hear It (vv. 8-10)

  2. Extraordinary Signs Confirm It (vv. 11-12)

  3. Jesus' Name is Extolled (vv. 13-17)

  4. Evil Practices are Forsaken (vv. 18-20)

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We are baptized into the...

  1. Name of the Savior

  2. Age of the Spirit

  3. Communion of the Saints

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God gives the growth through...

  1. God-Pleasing Planters (vv. 18-23)

  2. Well-Meaning Waterers (vv. 24-28)

  3. Doctrinally-Discerning Hearers (v. 26)

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  1. Upward Vision (vv. 1-4)

  2. Inward vision (v. 5)

  3. He had an Outward vision (v. 8)

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Fear not, Christ is with you, even when...

  1. Provisions Are Uncertain (vv. 1-5)

  2. People Are Oppositional (vv. 6-11)

  3. Complaints Are Issued (vv. 12-18)

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When Spiritually Provoked...

  1. Pique Curiosity Broadly (vv. 16-21)

  2. Build Bridges Skillfully (vv. 22-29)

  3. Share Jesus Boldly (vv. 30-34)

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Jesus is Lord Of...

  1. All Creation

  2. The Church

  3. Our Lives

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  1. The Truth He Expressed (vs. 6)

  2. The Truth He Exercised (vs. 7)

  3. The Triumph He Expected (vs. 8)

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A More Noble Faith...

  1. Receives God's Word Eagerly (v. 11a)

  2. Examines Scripture Daily (vv. 11b-12)

  3. Ministers in Teams ASAP (vv. 13-16)

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A World-Changing Witness...

  1. Reasons Persuasively (vv. 1-4)

  2. Forms Safe Community (vv. 4-7)

  3. Shares Jesus as King (vv. 7-9)

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Christ's Prisoners Unlock...


  1. Saving Hope (vv. 25-31)

  2. Household Joy (vv. 31-34)

  3. Government Reform (vv. 35-39)

  4. Supernatural Unity (v. 40)

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  1. Desperate Request (vs.22-24)

  2. Devastating Report (vs.35-36)

  3. Delightful Result (vs. 37-43)

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Christ frees you from... 

  1. Enslaving Spirits (vv. 16-18)

  2. False Motives (vv. 19-22)

  3. Situational Worship (vv. 23-25)

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Following the Lord...

  1. Opens Gates (vv. 11-13)

  2. Opens Hearts (v. 14)

  3. Opens Homes (v. 15)

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  1. Look at the Gift She Brought (vv. 6-7)

  2. Gift She Broke (vv. 7b-10)

  3. Gift God Blessed (vv. 10-13)

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God leads us with...

  1. Divine Walls (vv. 6-8)

  2. Divine Visions (vv. 9-10)

  3. Divine Appointments (v. 10)

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Advancing Christ's Mission Requires...

  1. Real-Life Discipleship (vv. 1-3a)

  2. Painful Flexibility (v. 3)

  3. Strong Faithful Churches (vv. 4-5)

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Grace Commends us to...

  1. Expect the Best (Paul)

  2. Want the Best (Silas)

  3. Believe the Best (Barnabas)

  4. Become the Best (Mark)

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To Settle Your Troubled Mind...

  1. Read for Encouragement (vv. 30-31)

  2. Listen for Encouragement (vv. 32-33)

  3. Remain for Encouragement (v. 35)

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Sermon Outline...

  1. The Man and His Condition (v. 32)

  2. The Master and His Cure (vv. 33-35)

  3. The Multitude and Their Confession (vv. 36-37)

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Don't Make it Difficult. Listen...

  1. God Wants You (v. 12-14)

  2. God Always Wanted You (vv. 15-18)

  3. Turn to God from Idols (vv. 19-21)

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To Break Legalism's Yoke, Rest in...

  1. The Father's Earlier Activity (v. 7)

  2. The Spirit's Cleansing Presence (vv. 8-9)

  3. The Son's Future Grace (vv. 10-11)

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The Resurrection of Jesus...

  1. Shakes Away our Darkest Fears (vv. 1-6)

  2. Raises our Greatest Joys (vv. 7-8)

  3. Awakens our Highest Praise (vv. 9-10)

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The Road to Jerusalem was a...

  1. Road of Humility

  2. Road of Fulfillment

  3. Road of Submission

  4. Road of Destiny

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Our Mission is Accomplished by...

  1. Making Strong Disciples (vv. 19-22)

  2. Planting Indigenous Churches (v. 23)

  3. Fulfilling God's Work (vv. 24-28)

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God delivers you from...

  1. Vain Narratives (vv. 11-13)

  2. Vain Worship (vv. 14-18)

  3. Vain Crowds (vv. 19-20)

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Sermon Outline...

  1. The Man's Condition  (vv. 5-6)

  2. The Man's Conversion (vv. 7-14)

  3. The Man's Commission (vv. 18-20)

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The Gospel of the Lord's Grace...

  1. Changes our Mouths (v. 1)

  2. Changes our Minds (vv. 2-3)

  3. Changes our Hearts (vv. 4-7)

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Revival Comes When God's Word is...

  1. Eagerly Heard (vv. 42-44)

  2. Boldly Spoken (vv. 45-47)

  3. Joyfully Spread (vv. 48-52)

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The Message of Salvation proclaims...

  1. God's Grace to Israel (vv. 17-25)

  2. God's Grace in Jesus (vv. 26-37)

  3. God's Grace to You (vv. 38-41)

  4. God's Grace to Continue (vv. 42-43)

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Darkness Falls and Daybreaks Through...

  1. Intellectual Seekers (vv. 7, 12)

  2. Spiritual Counterfeits (vv. 6, 8-11)

  3. Versatile Evangelists (vv. 4-5, 9)

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Sermon Outline...

Global Gospel-Movements Ignite With...

  1. Worshiping Missionaries (vv. 1-2a)

  2. Callings from God (vv. 2b-3)

  3. Spiritual Momentum (v. 4)

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Sermon Outline...

  1. The Predicament of the People

  2. The Pride of Herod

  3. The Power of God

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Troubling Times Prepare us to...

  1. Drink Christ's Cup (vv. 1-5)

  2. Sleepwalk to Freedom (vv. 6-11)

  3. Pray like Crazy (vv. 12-17)

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This Multiethnic Missional Church Exemplifies

  1. Jesus-centered evangelism (vv. 19-21)

  2. Encouraging Team-Leadership (vv. 22-26)

  3. Mercy-minded Generosity (vv. 27-30)

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Four Hammer-Blows to Hypocrisy

  1. Heaven's Vision (vv. 4-10)

  2. Heaven's Command (vv. 11-12)

  3. Heaven's Preparation (vv. 13-14)

  4. Heaven's Action (vv. 15-18)

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  1. God's Word Guides Us In Our Walk (vv 105 - 106)

  2. God's Word Guards Us (vv 109 - 110 )

  3. God's Word Gladdens Us (vv 111 - 112)

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The Advent of Jesus Christ...

  1. Displays His Great Light (vv. 12-16a)

  2. Dawns His Light Upon Us (vv. 16b-17)

  3. Prepares us for Heavenly Light (v. 17)

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Christ's Divine Birth Introduces Us To

  1. The Spirit-Led Father

  2. The Lord-Serving Mother

  3. The God-with-us Son

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Humbling Stops on the Christmas Journey...

  1. Last-Class Birthplace (vv. 1-12)

  2. Near-Death Asylum (vv. 13-18)

  3. No-Good Hometown (vv. 19-23)

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  1. David is a picture or foreshadow of Jesus

  2. David was a great king

  3. Jesus is a greater king

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This Child of Abraham, Jesus Christ...

  1. Fulfills God’s Star-Filled Promise (Genesis 15:1-6)

  2. Provides God’s Perfect Offering (Genesis 22:1-14)

  3. Extends God’s Global Blessing (Genesis 22:15-18)

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Always thank God for our...

  1. Fellowship in the Gospel
  2. Assurance from the Gospel
  3. Love through the Gospel

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Sermon Outline:

The Beatitudes are the Happy...

  1. Portrait of Jesus

  2. Promise of Blessing

  3. Path of Peace

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I will fear no evil, for the Lord is...

  1. My Personal Shepherd (vv. 1-3)

  2. Present to Comfort (v. 4)

  3. Preparing All My Days (vv. 5-6)

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Sermon Outline....

  1. The way you live has nothing to do with the way you were saved

  2. The way we walk is quickly and easily seen in the way we treat other people

  3. The way you walk is completely up to you

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The Church gets Converted by Visions of...

  1. The Devout Outsider

  2. The Reluctant Evangelist

  3. The Impartial God

  4. The Worldwide Savior

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Healings point Us to the... 

  1. Example of Jesus (Mark 2:1-12; 5:35-43)

  2. Power of Jesus (vv. 34a, 40a)

  3. Salvation of Jesus (vv. 34b, 40b)

  4. Glory of Jesus (vv. 35, 42)

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Sermon Outline In this tale of two cities we encounter... 

  1. Essential Advocates (vv. 19, 26-27)

  2. Bold Evangelism (vv. 20-21, 28-29a)

  3. Narrow Escapes (vv. 23-25, 29b-30)

  4. Exponential Growth (vv. 22, 31)

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Sermon Outline

  1. Arrests Your Sinful Mistakes (vv. 1-9) 

  2. Welcomes You into Fellowship (vv. 10-16) 

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