Church at The Mill: Recent Episodes
Church at The Mill
Who is Job? Notice…
1.The Place of Job v.1a
2.The Person of Job v.1b
3.The Piety of Job v.1c, 5
- Blameless and Upright
- Feared God
- Turned away from evil
4. The Prosperity of Job v. 2-4
We see at least four kinds of suffering in Job’s life.
1. Sovereign Suffering 1:6-12, 2:1-8
2. Sanctified Suffering 1:13-20, 2:9-10a
3. Sinless Suffering 1:21-22, 2:10b
4. Shared Suffering 2:11-13
In Job we see Jesus!
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We should follow our Shepherd. (v.1-4)
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He leads us to pastures of rest. (v.1-2)
- He leads us in paths of righteousness. (v.3)
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He leads us with peaceful reassurance. (v.4)
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We should fellowship with our King. (v.5-6)
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He shields us from harm. (v.5)
- He showers us with honor. (v.5)
- He satisfies us with hope. (v.6)
LIFE IS EXHAUSTING!
EXHAUSTION MAKES US VULNERABLE
FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real
GOD’S REST GIVES YOU THE ESSENTIAL STRENGTH FOR GOD’S JOURNEY
WE NEED… the STRENGTH that comes from God’s REST
and the DIRECTION that comes from God’s PRESENCE
God has created our bodies to function at the highest and best levels when they are well-rested and regularly rested.
God desires an unbroken, daily, personal relationship with us.
His presence is our greatest need. And our presence is His great desire.
How do you keep your mind at rest?
- Resolve Conflict
-Philippians 4:2-3
-Philippians 4:4-5
- Release Burdens
-Philippians 4:6-7
- Rewire Your Thoughts
-Philippians 4:8-9
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.
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2 Thessalonians 3:16
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God’s Peace is Divine
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God’s Peace is Designated
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God’s Peace is Definite
Three Questions...
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What? I’m Commanded to Rest? v.8-10a
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How am I Commanded to Rest? v.9-10
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How do I rest?
- Rest
- Reflect
- Respond
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Why am I Commanded to Rest? v.11
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Your calendar and your bank statement reveals what your priorities are.
- Do the rhythms of your life display a love for God?
- What can you change in your schedule to intentionally take time to rest with God?
- What do you need to do to build a healthy rhythm of Sabbath?
Our founders believed…
- We are created in God’s image
- We are inherently sinful
- God is the source of morality
- Religious liberty is a God-given right
As Dual Citizens...
- Our Conduct is to be Submission through Faith v.13-14
How far do we submit? We submit up until submission means directly and knowingly disobeying God.
2. Our Criticism is to be Silenced through Faithfulness v.15
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Our Christianity is to be Service through Freedom v.16
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Our Citizenship is to be Seen through Fear, Love, and Honor v.17
1 Peter 2:9 (ESV)
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
Are you stronger because of us?Are we stronger because of you?
They Were...
1. Committed to the Priorities of God for His Church v.42
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Conscious of the Presence of God in His Church v.43
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Connected in the Purposes of God for His Church v.44
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Caring for the People of God in His Church v.45
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Consistent in the Practices of God for His Church v.46
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Carrying out the Praise of God in their Community v.47a
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Continually seeing the Promise of God for His Church v.47b
Problem Solved: Romans 5:12-21
Your Greatest Problem...
I. Was Caused by The First Adam
- Disobedience (v19-20)
- Death (v12-14)
- Damnation (v16, 18)
II. Was Conquered by The Second Adam
- Righteous Standing (v.16-19)
- Righteous Living (v.17, 21b)
- Righteous Dying (v.21c)
The Christian doctrine of humanity sees the human person as made in God’s image, either a man or a woman by God’s making, fallen through Adam’s historical sin, formed for vocation unto God, and redeemable in and through the God-man, Jesus Christ.
-The Gospel Coalition
Three life changing questions…
1.How did God make you? v.26
God made you with...
1.Divine Dignity
2.Distinct Dominion
2.What did God make you? v.27
- God made you male or female
3.Why did God make you?
- God made you for His glory
Your creator made you for a reason. Build your life on this.
The gospel teaches you CANNOT follow Christ alone. Thankfully, the gospel also teaches you WILL NOT follow Christ alone.
To understand and appreciate the Holy Spirit two words emerge:Relationship and Role
- His Relationship to Us 14:15-17
A.His relationship is…
- Promised 14:16a
- Permanent 14:16b
- Personal 14:17c
2. His Relationship to the World 14:17b
- His Role in the World 16:7-15
He convicts the world concerning the…
- Rejection of Christ
- Righteousness of Christ’s Death
- Reality of Christ’s Work
4. His Role in Us
The Holy Spirit...
- Gives us Spiritual Life
- Guides us into Spiritual Truth
- Guards us from Sin
- Guarantees our Salvation
- Glorifies the Savior 15:26; 16:14
Stay Tuned In!
Who He Is...
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He is The Lord v. 15
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Notice His Divinity v. 15a
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His Supremacy v. 15b
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He is The Life of His Creation v. 16-17
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See His Power v. 16
- See His Precedence v. 17a
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See His Preservation v. 17b
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He is The Leader of His Church
Why is He the focus of the church? Because of..
1.The Position He Holds v.18b
2.The Preeminence He Has v.18b
3.The Person He Is v.19
4.The Peace He Made v.20
The question of “Who He Is” is settled in Scripture.
But is it settled in your heart?
I. The Care of the Father (15:11-13)
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He is present.
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He is protector.
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He is provider.
II. The Compassion of the Father (15:14-20)
III. The Celebration of the Father (15:21-24)
IV. The Call of the Father (15:25-32)
How should we live knowing that the Father still runs?
- Repent quickly — Don’t wait to “clean up.” The Father runs to meet
you. - Receive grace fully — Stop trying to earn what the Father freely gives.
- Release others freely — The Father’s forgiveness becomes our model.
- Rejoice in God’s mercy — Celebrate what the Father celebrates.
- Reject the older‑brother spirit — Don’t let pride keep you outside the feast.
- Doctrine matters because…
- We love God.
- Belief shapes behavior.
- It informs our worldview.
- We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it.
This doctrine calls for…
- Defining the Trinity
The Trinity Defined…
- There is one God
- The Father is God
- The Son is God
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The Holy Spirit is God
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Defending the Trinity
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- If Jesus isn’t God, His death did not atone for your sins.
- If Jesus isn’t God, you cannot be justified by faith in Christ.
- If Jesus isn’t God, He cannot answer your prayers.
- If the Holy Spirit isn’t God, you cannot trust His leading.
- Without the Trinity, there were no personal or intimate relationships before Creation.
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Delighting in the Trinity
The Trinity displays the root of the reality that “God is love.”
Delight in the ways of a triune God!
What does it mean to say that God is sovereign over all things and why does it matter?
We see...
- The Extent of His Sovereignty v.34
His Sovereignty is… 1. Everlasting (34a)
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Enduring (34b)
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The Execution of His Sovereignty v.35
When God executes His plans…
- No one can resist anything He does.
- No one can reverse anything He does.
3.The Encouragement of His Sovereignty
His Sovereignty = Our Strength
What does it mean to be godly?
“a God-centered attitude that leads to a God centered life, encompassing both inward devotion and outward conduct.” - Jerry Bridges
Understanding His Attributes...
- God is Holy
- God is Good
- God is Wise
- God is Just
- God is Love
Imitating God requires action!
Doctrine matters because…
- We love God.
- Belief shapes behavior.
- It informs our worldview.
- We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it.
God is...
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Alone, like no other
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He is alone like no other in that…
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He does not depend
- He does not change
2. Alive, like no other
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He is alive like no other in that…
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He did not begin
- He will not end
3. Above, like no other
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He is above like no other in that…
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He is not limited by size or space
- He is not divided
This attribute is the Unity of God
-To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. - 1 Timothy 1:17
Doctrine matters because…
- We love God.
- Belief shapes behavior.
- It informs our worldview.
- We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it.
God has revealed Himself to us…
- Through His Creation
- Through His Son
- Through His Word
God’s word is to your soul what food is to your stomach.
We consume, trust, and obey God’s Word…
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Because it is Inspired
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Because it is Inerrant
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Because it is Instructive
If God’s Word is inspired, inerrant, and instructive, why wouldn’t we be in it every day?
“Is that your final answer?”
Because of the Resurrection, Jesus is The Final Answer!
In the Final Answer…
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We See the Final World v.14-15
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We Know the Final Winner v.16
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He is The Source “I sent”
- He is The Starter “root”
- He is The Savior “descendent”
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He is The Star
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Many Offer the Final Welcome v.17
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He Gives the Final Warning v.18-19
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He Has the Final Word v.20a
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We Hear the Final Want v.20b
Come, Lord Jesus!
Before we leave this book, remember and reflect on…
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The Reliability of the Revelation v.6
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If we believe Revelation is true, we must live our lives accordingly.
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The Readiness of the Revelation v.7a, 12
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The Reward and Repayment of the Revelation v.7b, 11, 12b
-Revelation teaches Recompense…
- Reward for the Righteous
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Reckoning for the Rebellious
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The Restrictions of the Revelation v.8-10
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Do Worship God ONLY
- Do NOT seal up the words of the prophecy of this book
5. The Reason for Revelation v.13
Jesus is the reason!He is The Revelation!
Think about the best days of your life
What made those days so special?
Heaven is indescribably better than your very best day…everyday...for eternity.
What is bound from Heaven and what is found in Heaven?
- Bound From Heaven 21:22-27
The five “nos” of Heaven…
- No Separate Place for God v.22
- No Solar Light v.23-24
- No Secondary Security v.25a
- No Struggle to See v.25b-26
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No Sin or Sinners v.27
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Found In Heaven 22:1-5
Believers will experience…
- The Water of Life v.1-2a
- The Tree of Life v.2b
- The Source of Life v.3
- The Sight of Life v.4
- The Light of Life v. 5
If you know Christ, the best is yet to come.
We will be overwhelmed by….
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The Scene of Heaven v.9-11
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The Story of Heaven v.12-14
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The Size of Heaven v.15-17
-You measure what matters
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The Splendor of Heaven v.18-21
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How often do you dream or think of heaven?
When I learn of a place of great beauty, some questions come to mind…
Where is it?How do I get there?When can I go?Can I take others with me?
A believer looks forward to…
- A New Totality v.1
- A New Community v.2
- A New Proximity v.3
- A New Reality v.4-5
- A New Finality v.6-8
Live a life…
Loving Him
Longing for Holiness
Looking for Heaven
In the lead up to the end…
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The Devil Will Be Discharged v.7-9a
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The Defiers Will Be Decimated v.9b-10
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The Dead Will Be Doomed v.11-13, 15
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Death Will Be Defeated v.14
But because we know the ending…
Satan can be resisted
The lost can be warned
You can face tomorrow
Live today with the end in mind!
It matters that you understand…
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The Revelation of The Return of Christ
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This movement is seen in 5 ways…
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From Waiting to Watching 19:11-16
- From Glory to Gory 19:17-19
- From Lying to Dying 19:20-21
- From Aggressive to Arrested 20:1-3
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From Resting to Reigning 20:4-6
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The Explanation of The Return of Christ
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The Invitation of The Return of Christ
Two questions for our future…
- Do we desire to be known as a people characterized by the presence of God?
- Are you a person who desires the presence of God above all other things?
In Psalm 84 we see a rhythm of life revolving around God’s corporate intimate presence in four ways.
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There is Anticipation in seeking the presence of God together v.1-4
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There is Preparation in seeking the presence of God together v.5-7
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But not the pilgrim on his way to meet God! He goes from Full to Full. “Strength to strength”
- Preparing for the presence of God in corporate worship is more than just “showing up”.
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There is Participation in seeking the presence of God together v.8-11a
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There is Continuation in seeking the presence of God together v.11b-12
Take what He has done with you…and walk in it!
Two questions for our future…
1. Do we desire to be known as a people characterized by the presence of God?
2. Are you a person who desires the presence of God above all other things?
Are you thirsty for God’s presence?
A deep desire to be With Him causes us to…
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Remember why He is worth thirsting for v.2-3
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Drink and be satisfied! v.4-8
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Be sustained in the battle v.9-11
How can we pursue God’s presence?
- Return – to Him daily
- Receive – His wisdom through His Word
- Relate – My heart to His in prayer
- Repent – Of my sin He reveals
- Release – My will and yield to His
- Respond – To His will by obeying
- Remain – Consciously try to “abide” with Him
There are at least 5 parts to every wedding. The last wedding in history will be no different.
A wedding is not a wedding without…
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The Excitement v.6-7a
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The Date v.7b
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The Dress v.7b-8
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The Guests v.9a
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The Food v.9b
Have you accepted the invitation?Is the reality of this event on the calendar of your life keeping you encouraged?Have you joined the groom in making the invitation known?
When God’s people celebrate judgment, it is a completely different song
It is a song of...
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Exaltation 18:20
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Vindication 18:21-24
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Affirmation 19:1-3
Hallel (praise) + Yah (Yahweh) = Hallelujah
Praise Yahweh!
- God's people affirm:
- What He Has
- What He Does
- What He Did
- He has judged Babylon
- He has avenged His servants
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He has done so permanently and eternally
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Participation 19:4-5
As humans, our songs tell the story of our hearts.
This soundtrack has three songs…
- The Declaration of Defeat v.1-3
-Babylon represents the total culture of the world apart from God.
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The Weeping of the Wicked v.9-19
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Kings – Those in power
- Merchants – Those in business
-Seafarers – Those in logistics
- The Call to Come Out! v.4-8
The call to come out of Babylon is a timeless message to the people of God NOT to participate in the worldly behavior of those who embrace wickedness
Association leads to participation
Be IN the world but not OF the world
Why come out of Babylon?
- So you don’t commit her sins
- So you don’t receive her punishment
Come out of Babylon...
- Spiritually – nothing matters more than HIM
- Emotionally – overall attitude and identity
- Physically – taking care of your temple
- Sexually – eyes, body, spouse
- Relationally – do they see HIM in you
- Socially – personal faith = public difference
- Professionally – your “why” at work is HIM
Cities and places matter.
The Christians life is about two cities.One is our here.One is our hope.
Babylon represents the total culture of the world apart from God.
We are shown the…
1. The Lust of Wickedness (v.1-5)
2. The Lure of Wickedness (v.6)
-In 2026 what are you going to say “NO” to?
3. The Leader of Wickedness (v.7-8)
4. The Line of Wickedness (v.9-13)
-Wickedness may look chaotic but it is most certainly not. It is organized, structured, planned, and premeditated.
5. The Loss of Wickedness (v.14-18)
- Wickedness will lose!
- Wickedness will lose to the Lamb of God (v.14)
- Wickedness will lose to the Lordship of God (v.15-18)
See Babylon for what she is.
Run to the Lamb!
HOPE GROWS!
• Luke 2:7 "...and she gave birth to her first born son..."
• Luke 2:22 “...they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord…”
• Luke 2:40 “...and the child grew and became strong…”
I. Faithful Followers
II. Frightened Family (John 8:29)
III. Finding Focus (Luke 8:56, Acts 2:7, Acts 8:13)
IV. Father's Forming (Luke 1:80, 2:40, 2:52)
Our Obedience in 2026
• Seek His presence
• Trust His ways
• Follow His will
"Is there any hope?"
See the moment...
Hope Came Into the World v.8-13
Because of God’s Hope…
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The Angels are Rejoicing v.13-14
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The Shepherds are Responding v.15-20
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Mary is Reflecting v.19-20
On Christmas, rejoice like the angels, respond like the shepherds, and reflect like Mary!
Irony – a state of affairs or events that seems deliberately contrary to what one expects
See the irony in these…
1.Two Decrees v.1-3
2.Two Parents v.4-5
3.Two Moments v.6
- The first moment is biological
- The second moment is theological
4.Two Kings
Christmas and celebrating go hand in hand.
Luke Records...
A Greeting of Affirmation v.39-45
A Song of Celebration v.46-56
Mary celebrated….
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The Gift of Christmas v.46-47
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The Grace of Christmas v.48-50
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The God of Christmas v.51-56
Christmas brings real hope.Real hope is worth celebrating!
Luke wrote about the hope of a Savior because of his love for a friend.
This announcement comes with…
- The Person God Chose v.26-28
Luke tells us about Mary...
- Her Credentials
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Her Condition
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The Plan God Used v.29-33
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God's plan had not changed
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The Power God Showed v.34-38
- God showed His power through…
1. An Impossible Conception v.34-35
2. An Improbable Conception v.36-37
3. An Implicit Courage v.38
Look again this Christmas at the people, the plan, and the power God used to redeem us.
4th Bowl: The Bowl of Despair v.8-9a
5th Bowl: The Bowl of Darkness v.10
6th Bowl: The Bowl of Deception and Deployment v.12-16
7th Bowl: The Bowl of Destruction v.18-21
We need to understand…
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The Sad Commentary of the Condemned v.9
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The Sad Commentary of the Condemned v.9
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The Second Cry of Completion v.17
Those with power like to display it!
God displays His power too!
- Through Creation
- Through Provision
- Through Salvation
When God’s power is poured out…
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His Presence will be Inaccessible 15:5-8
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His Wrath will be Unavoidable 16:1-4
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His Justice will be Indisputable 16:5-7
In the end the enemies of God will get what they deserve. And God will be Right!
In the end the enemies of God will look at us and wonder why we don’t get what we deserve.
But God has displayed His power in His blood!
The power in His blood offers…
Forgiveness
Access to Him
Power to live for Him
Are you washed in the POWER of His blood?
Live your life like it’s choir practice.
John Witnessed...
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The Coming of the Completion v.1
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The Choir of the Conquerors v.2
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The Chorus of the King v.3-4
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God is right in all of His ways
The Saints celebrate...
- The Unrivaled Nature of His Character
- The Universal Nature of His Salvation
- The Unblemished Nature of His Acts
Keep In mind...
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The Harvest of the Lord v.14-16
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The harvest of the Lord is TOTAL and FINAL
2. The Harvest of the Lost v.17-20
- The Harvest and the Laborers
How to share?
- What was your life like before you accepted Christ as your Savior?
- How did you come to understand the gospel and respond to Christ’s call for salvation?
- What is your life like now that you have a right relationship with God through Christ?
- Why is knowing Christ so life changing that you want others to have a relationship with Him too?
Come to His table
Then go work His fields
We rejoice in love, acceptance, and grace…as well we should.
But what about judgment, fear, and obedience.
We Ought to Be...
1. Motivated by the Fear of God’s Judgment v.6-7
-The Gospel is available for all, but it won’t be available forever!
2. Validated by the Fate of God’s Judgment v.8
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Devastated by the Fullness of God’s Judgment v.9-11
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Hell will be worse than you can imagine
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Dedicated to the Faithfulness of God’s Judgment v.12-13
What should we long and pray for?
- The lost without Christ—Repentance
- The dying with Christ—Relief
- The living with Christ (us)—Revival
You can’t live a sinless life, but you can live a blameless life!
John’s vision shows the persecuted…
- The Scene of Victory v.1
- The Song of Victory v.2-3
- The Soldiers of Victory v.4-5
How is ...
The Purity of YOUR Faith
The Activity of YOUR Faith
The Security of YOUR Faith
The Honesty of YOUR Faith
Preparation always trumps speculation.
John describes...
- The Counterfeit Ruler of the World v.1-9
The biography of the Beast…
- His Wonder v.1-3
- His Worship v.4
- His Words v.5-6
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His War v.7-8
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The Counterfeit Religion of the World v.11-17
To understand the second beast, notice…
- His Deceptive Appearance v.11
- His Deceptive Performance v.12-14
- His Deceptive Vengeance v.15
- The Call to the Redeemed in the World v.9-10, 18
3. His Deceptive Compliance v.16-17
There is always a...
- Call to Endure
- Call to Faith
- Call to Wisdom
“The number of the beast is 666, that is, failure upon failure upon failure!”
-Simon Kistemaker
It’s important to remember…
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The Defeat of Our Adversary v.7-9
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The Declaration of Our Victory v.10-12
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Notice: 1. The Savior, 2. Satan 3. The Soldiers
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The Defense of The Godly v.13-16
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The Difficulty of Our Reality v.17
How do you fight from Victory?
Know your enemy
Know yourself
Know your KING!
See The Signs...
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See the Woman as the People of God who are Faithfully Waiting v.1-2
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Who is this woman?
-Through symbolic, apocalyptic language, she is a sign, representing all the people of God
2. See the Dragon as the Enemy of God who is Always Hating v.3-4
-The dragon is Satan. Satan hates God and anything that brings Him glory. Satan has always been behind the culture of death.
3. See the Boy as the Prince of God who is Now Reigning v.5
- Even when the enemy thought he won, death gave way to life!
4. See the Wilderness as the Place of God where He is Working v.6
Do you see the signs?
We are in a battle.
We are not home.
Wake up!
More Than Ever God has blessed us.
More Than Ever our community needs the gospel.
More Than Ever we must do something about it.
4 Words about Biblical Giving:
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Biblical Giving is Mandated by our Master
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Malachi 3:7–10; Matthew 6:19–21; Matthew 6:24; 1 Corinthians 16:1–2
2. Biblical Giving is Motivated by Mercy
- 2 Corinthians 8:8–9
- Biblical Giving is Medicine for Materialism
- 1 Timothy 6:10; 1 Timothy 6:17–19
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Biblical Giving is a Mark of Maturity
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2 Corinthians 8:7
Casual Christianity is dead. Christ is still King. He is coming back. Submit to Him. Leverage your life.
More love for the Savior, the saints, and salvations are ALWAYS the goals.
More campuses, better spaces, and the right amount of staff help us reach these goals.
The 7th Trumpet ushers in the Celebration of…
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His Final Reign v.15-17
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Trumpets also announce the coronation of kings
- The 7th Trumpet announces the reign of God as King
2. His Final Reckoning v.18
- His Final Reward v.18
-At least two groups…
a. Special servants – prophets, apostles
b. The saints – those who fear the Lord
4. His Final Revelation v.19
- The heavenly temple and the presence of the ark represent the nearest point to the presence of God
What is the posture of your life?
Revelation 11:1-14
Three Questions…
- What is NOW? v.1-6
A. For God’s People: We are protected to prophesy
- Protection is shown in the measuring of the temple
-The temple often depicts the people of God
- The court outside represents those outside the family of God who oppose God’s people
42 months
1260 days
A time, times, and half a time
Three and a half years
-The two witnesses represent the people of God empowered to share the Gospel and warn of coming judgment
-- Hebrews used “week” to represent “sevens,” not just days
- A week of years = 7 years
- 70 weeks = 490 years
- 490 years divided into three time periods:
- Period One: 7 weeks = 49 years (Temple rebuilt)
- Period Two: 7 weeks + 62 weeks = 483 years (Christ)
- Period Three: 1 week = 7 years (The Tribulation before His return)
B. For the World: They are permitted to persecute
2. What is NEXT? v.7-10
-For God’s People: We will go from Testifying to Dying
- It will appear that the church has been defeated
3. What is NEAR? v.11-14
- For God’s People: We will go from Temporary Death to Eternal Life
- For the World: They will go from Temporary Life to Eternal Death
Every knee will bow
This Grand Pause has...
- A Unique Messenger v.1-3
He represents the Lord with some powerful parallels:
- Mighty
- Wrapped in a cloud
- Rainbow over his head
- Face like the sun
- Legs like pillars of fire
- Right foot on sea, Left on land
- Voice like a lion
- Seven thunders
2. An Urgent Message v.4-7
- An Unchanging Mission v.8-11
-The scroll represents God’s plan to judge the world under the authority of Christ.
John is commanded to…
1. Consume it!
2. Communicate it!
---But I’m not a prophet? I’m just a regular person.
Love The Lord
Love Your Family
Love God’s People
Love Your Neighbor
Love The Lost
Leverage Your Life for Good
Share the Gospel and ALL of its truth
Two Lessons:
- A Release You Cannot Imagine v.12-19
a. Notice what he heard…
-A voice commanding the release of four angels
-Bound across one river — the Euphrates
-Prepared for one specific time
-To kill ⅓ of humanity
-With a cavalry of 200 million
b. Notice what he saw…
-Fire – War
-Smoke – Darkness, confusion, suffocation
-Sulfur – Torment of the wicked
- A Relationship You Cannot Ignore v.20-21
What is the point?
Your sin is not solo.
Satan loves it. Starve him.
Communion-with The Lord
Conviction-from The Spirit
Confession-to a godly friend
Community-with believers
What can we learn from...
- The Divine Permission? v.1-3
-Lesson: In his complete sovereignty, God can and does ordain and control the use of demons and demonic activity to carry out His divine judgment upon the wicked.
2. The Divine Protection? v.4
-Lesson: God protects those He saves from demonic torment in the midst of judgment.
3. The Demonic Commission? v.5-6
- Lesson: Demonic activity never blesses or encourages, rather it torments to the point of hopelessness.
4. The Demonic Description? v.7-11
- Lesson: We need not take demons or demonic activity lightly. With symbolic language, John explains just how serious these enemies are.
Demonic Activity:Do NOT dismissDo NOT fearDo NOT be unpreparedDo NOT forget lost people
Sounds signal a lot
3 Questions...
1. When do these Trumpets Sound?
-Answer: These trumpets occur in response to the cry of the saints for the judgment of God on the wicked
- Why do these Trumpets Sound?
-Answer: These trumpets signal the beginning of the judgment of God on all of creation.
3. What do these Trumpets Send?
- Answer: The first four trumpets send an assault on the very creation that rebellious man often places his confidence in.
What do they send?
–First Trumpet: An assault on the land
–Second Trumpet: An assault on the sea
–Third Trumpet: An assault on rivers
–Fourth Trumpet: An assault on the sky
–Funeral Lament of the Eagle: Woe!
The sights, the sounds, and the smells of the table remind me that I need not fear the sound of judgment!
- FIGHTING TEMPTATION MEANS CONFESSING OUR WEAKNESS.
- FIGHTING TEMPTATION MEANS CRYING OUT FOR HELP.
Fighting Temptation:
- Remember Who You Follow
- Remember Who Follows you
- Remember The Weapon of Prayer and the Word
- Remember Christ
Adrian Rogers – “The most miserable man on Earth is not an unsaved man but a saved man out of fellowship with God.”
The How of Confession...
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Appeal
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Admission
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Alignment
“If we want to be clean, we have to come clean.”
- Be quick to confess sin
- Be specific in confessing sin
- Be sure of God’s forgiveness
Matthew 6:9-13
9 Pray then like this:
“Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.[a]
10 Your kingdom come,
your will be done,[b]
on earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread,[c]
12 and forgive us our debts,
as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.[d]
Convictions surrounding this series on prayer:
- We want to be a praying church. Not a church that merely prays.
- We want prayer to permeate everything we do, not simply have a prayer ministry.
- There’s a direct connection between the church’s prayer life and your prayer life.
I. His Sovereignty
II. My Submission
III. Our Sanctification
Prayer Challenge:
- Become part of His Kingdom - Salvation & Repentance
- Seek His Kingdom instead of yours.
- Pray for His Kingdom to come through you.
Have you ever felt like your prayer life was a Routine burdened by a Ritual?
When was the last time you cried out to your Heavenly Father?
How is our prayer life…?
The Holy Spirit transforms our prayer life from a ritual that is practiced to a relationship that is prioritized!
The Holy Spirit...
1. Confirms our new Identity (v.14, 16)
- Attests our Adoption v.14
“To give evidence of or demonstrate as true”
- Affirms our Adoption v.16
“To reassure, confirm, or assert strongly that something is true
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Compels our new Intimacy (v.15)
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- Slavery v.15a
- Sonship v.15b
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Freedom and Delight.
Prayer Challenge:
- Correct Your Identity.
- Salvation & Repentance
- Commit To Intimacy.
- Prayer & Praise
What kind of parent are you?
God wants His children…
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Gracious vs. Guarded v.3-4
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Spiritually Directed vs. Self- Determined v.5-6
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Faithful to Him vs. Free Thinking v.7-8
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Worshipful with Finances vs. Financially Wealthy v.9-10
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Humbly Correctable vs. Highly Confident v.11-12
You cannot lead your child where you are not going, or you have not been.
Which child are you raising?
Which person are you?
What NOT to do goes a long way in a man’s life.
Men Don't...
1. Fall Asleep at the Wheel
Alertness is commanded throughout Scripture
2. Bring a Knife to a Gun Fight
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Settle for “Saved”
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Lose your “Why”
Men, in The Lord…Be WatchfulStand FirmGrow StrongerLove Always
June 8th, 2025
God’s pattern for marriage includes…
1 - Deliberate differences.
2 - Departing parents.
3 - Developing oneness.
At the beginning of God’s Word we see…
- The Design of God for the Family
Consider the Family’s…
1. Formation
Creation defines our roles…
1. Husband and Wife
2. Father and Mother
2. Fall
Sin has always led to broken families
When the Gospel is alive in a family, we see…
1.Service
2. Sacrifice
3. Strength
3. The Display of Grace in God’s Family
Are you serving your family spiritually?
Are you serving your church family faithfully?
Stop praying flimsy prayers!
The seventh seal shows...
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The Silence of Anticipation v.1
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The Signal of Preparation v.2
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The Smoke of Supplication v.3-4
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The Sign of Condemnation v.5
Two Responses Remain:
Strengthen Your Faith
Share The Gospel
A Vision of...
The seal of God is always visible!
- Hope Sealed v. 1-8
The Lord’s seal designates…
- Protection
- Possession
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Promise
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Hope Revealed v.9-17
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Who is this multitude? Notice…
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- Their Salvation v.13-14
- Their Service v.15
- Their Satisfaction v.16
- Their Savior v.17
The women of our lives should be…PraisedProtectedPrayed For
In Proverbs 31, We see...
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Her Value v.10
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Her Vigor v.13, 15, 17, & 27
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Her Virtues v.11-12, 14, 16-26
Enables Confidence v.11-12, 23
Embodies Compassion v.19-21
Exemplifies Commitment v.14, 16, 18, 21-22, 24
Edifies Character v.25-26
- Her Validation v.28-31
If you want to leverage your life to be ready for the Day of the Lord, let Him be the Lord of your day.
The 5th Seal...
- A Death Filled with Faith v.9-11
Notice:
The Where v.9a
The Why v.9b
The Want v.10
The Wait v.11
The 6th Seal
2. A Death Filled with Fear v.12-17
On the Day of the Lord…
- Creation Crumbles
- People Panic
God does not discriminate in two directions:
- The Gospel is for anyone who believes!
- Judgment is for everyone who does not.
Strengthen your faith
Share the Gospel!
1- Purpose of the Revelation
2- Possible Timelines of the Return
3-Points of Rapture
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The rapture is defined as the “taking up” or “snatching up” of believers to be with Christ when He returns to the earth.
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PRE-tribulation view
- MID-tribulation view
- POST-tribulation view
4-Punishments before His Return
Who are the horsemen?
- A White Horse - Rider is either Jesus or the Antichrist
- A Red Horse - war
- A Black Horse - famine
- A Pale Horse - Death
April 20th, 2025
You don't have enough tickets!
But Jesus does!
Understanding this scene fully means seeing...
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The World's Destiny v1
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The World's Dilemma v. 2-3
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The World's Despair v. 4
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The World's Defender v. 5-10
Our Defender is a Lamb...
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A Lamb that Died
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A Lamb that Lives
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A Lamb that Reigns
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A Lamb that Saves
Why is the Lamb worthy?
He was put to death
He has purchased a people
He has prepared a kingdom
April 13th, 2025 - 9am
Imagine the Scenes of Passion Week:
The Savior - bound
The Sights - dark
The Sounds - disturbing
The spirit of Satan - ruling
The "Servants" of God - rejecting
The Song - condemning
Notice...
- The Symptoms v.15-16
- The Sickness v.17
- The Prescription v.18
- The Physician v.19-21
Let the Physician in.
Let Him do His work.
The Doctor is at the door.
When Life is hard...
Jesus said...
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I am Working for you v.8
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I will Win for you v.9
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I will Watch over you v.10
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I will Welcome you v.12
So, when life is hard...two words.
HOLD ON
What does Jesus offer to a church whose reputation doesn't match reality?
Jesus offers...
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A Wake Up Call We All Need To Hear v.1-2
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A Way Back We All Need To Remember v.3
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The way back: Remember. Repent.
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A Walk We All Want To Go On v.4-6
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A walk with His:
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Clothing
- Confidence
- Confession
Hear the wake up call!
Remember the way back.
Keep your future walk in mind.
When the King speaks we must listen!
The King says...
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I care about what you ACCOMPLISH with your life! v.19
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I care about what you ALLOW in your life! v.20-23
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Their sin was not participation. It was toleration!
Wisdom to remember: Whatever you allow you will eventually accept.
Whatever you accept you will eventually affirm.
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I care about what you AFFIRM in your life! v.24-25
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I care about what you are AWARDED for in your life! v.26-29
Practicing righteous authority over our lives now prepares us for righteous authority later.
Jesus knows our setting, our culture, and our context
Notice:
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The Courage v.13
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The Compromise v.14-15
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The Consequences v.16-17
Two opposite consequences…
Condemnation
Continual Compromise leads to Condemnation
Conquering
-Satisfaction
-Salvation
Two Sweet and Serious Words:
“Therefore Repent”
How can we be faithful in the face of fear?
LOOK TO JESUS!
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He was Faithful in His Suffering v.8
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He is Faithful in our Suffering v.9-10
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He Will be Faithful to End Suffering v.11
There is nothing the enemy can throw at us compared to the reward Christ has for us!
1.Gift
2. Guarantee
To be faithful, Jesus must be bigger than your fear
They had abandoned their first love
Ephesus was...
Faithful to Toil v.2a
Faithful to Truth v.2b, 6
Faithful under Trial v.3
Returning to the love you had at first involves…
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The Discipline to Remember v.5a
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The Decision to Repent v.5b
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The Diligence to Return v.5c
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The Danger of Removal v.5d
Do you love Him?
Do you love others in Him?
You cannot study John and Jesus without pondering you and Jesus.
Two parts to this moment…
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John’s Natural Reaction v.17a
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Jesus’ Supernatural Reassurance v.17b-20
Fear disappears in the presence of…
- His Eternity
- His Divinity
- His Humanity
- His Victory
- His Authority
- His Clarity
- His Mystery
Revelation is a word to those in battle.
In this order we are given…
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John's Credentials v9
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John’s Context v.10a
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John’s Commission v.10b-11
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John’s Commander v.12-16
Be overwhelmed by…
His swag – Robe, Sash
His shag – White Hair
His stare – Eyes of Fire
His stance – Bronze Feet
His sound – Roar of Water
His stars – 7 Churches
His sword – Sharp Words
His shine – Like the Sun
The Course Outline Includes...
- The Greeting of Divine Greatness (vs. 4-5a)
- The Giving of Deserved Glory (vs. 5b-6)
- The Gaining of a Detailed Guarantee (vs. 7-8)
We need to know the…
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The Person of The Revelation
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The Purpose of The Revelation
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The Process of The Revelation
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The Promises of The Revelation
How do think/feel about people who do not know Christ?
We were...
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Hopelessly Rejected v.10a-b
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Graciously Received v.10c
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Beautifully Remade v.9a
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Intentionally Released v.9b
Spiritual Conversations Matter...
My life before Christ… (Romans 3:23)
I came to Christ when…(Romans 6:23)
My life now with Christ… (Romans 5:1)
How could I not want the same for you? (Romans 10:9-13)
Situational Awareness:
Be confident in the Lord
Be concerned about the lost
Be consistent in prayer
You must be present to win.
Your presence matters with us because you are a part of a spiritual plan to form a special people with a sacrificial purpose.
1. A spiritual plan v.4-5a
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A Special People v.5b
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A Sacrificial Purpose v.5c
Gather, Grow, Give, Go.
Are you fully present?
The presence of God in our lives requires our presence with Him.
What does growth involve?
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Discard the wicked v.1
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Desire the Word v.2
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Delight in the Lord v.33
Growth has to be fueled by the reality that He is better
Discard. Drink. Delight.
The presence of God moves you to be a witness for God.
A Faithful Witness…
1. Points Away From Self
2. Prepares the Way for Others to Receive Christ
- Proclaims the Greatness of the Savior
How Can You Be A Witness In 2025
- Pray for the lost
- Put a reminder on your phone
- Plan for gospel opportunities
Are you a good gift receiver?
From His fullness we receive:
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A Saving Grace
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A Sufficient Grace
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A Superior Grace
How have you received His grace?
What did He come to be?
- He came to be US
His humanity means He is…
- Fallen humanity’s representative
- Fallen humanity’s substitute
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Redeemed humanity’s example
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He came to be NEAR
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He came to be SEEN
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He came to be SEEN
The ABC’s of the Word who became flesh
He came to be seen. Do you see Him?
What is the story of Jesus in your life?
Jesus coming to be WITH US is a story of…
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Forthright Revelation v.6-8
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Failed Recognition v.9-10
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Fatal Rejection v.11
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Faithful Reception v.12-13
Many of you say you recognize Him.Almost all of you would never attempt to reject Him.Most of you have claimed to have received Him.But what does the story of your life say?
This Christmas come with me on a journey to be with Him for He has promised to be with us!
As John recounts the coming of Christ, He tells of…
- His Identity v.1-2
-His Eternity
-His Unity
-His Deity
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His Activity v.3
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His Reality v.4-5
For the people of God
Christmas is about Christ with us!
Dwell upon and live in
His Identity…His Activity…
and His Reality.
When you think of Exodus be…
- Reminded of God’s Character v.1-9
Remember… Who He Is(v.6)
What He Does(v.7)
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Reminded of God’s Covenant
v.10-28 -
Reminded of God’s Christ v.29-35
Remember when you leave…-no veil between you and Him.-no veil between His glory in your life and those around you.
When you’ve experienced rebellion and sin in your life, what should you want?
We should want to be...
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Discouraged by His Distance v.1-11
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Fond of His Favor v.12-17
Moses says… I need your favor to Go (v.12 & 15)
I need your favor to Know (v.13)
I need your favor to Show (v.16)
3. A Glimpse of His Glory v.18-23
Jason Johnson, Church Engagement and Mobilization
Christian Alliance for Orphans
Everyone can do Something
What's my Something?
Dr. Wess Stafford, Former president and CEO of Compassion International and an advocate for children shares his testimony and why he is an advocate for children in poverty.
As the son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” But his young heart was often broken as he watched his African friends die from the cruel ravages of poverty. Wess felt privileged to continue his parents’ commitment to the poor through the ministry of Compassion International.
Wess joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and worked with the ministry, both overseas and at headquarters. He served as President for 20 years.
Wess is a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence.
He is also an avid outdoorsman and committed family man, living on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Donna who was a Compassion sponsor even before she met Wess. They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie — the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all.
Acts 1:1-14
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Faith That Produced Obedience
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Passion That Produced Unity
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Desperation That Produced Prayer
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The Spirit That Produced Power
Exodus 32:7-35
Four responses to sin…
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The Sovereign Response v.7-10, 33-35
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The Savior’s Response v 11-20, 28-32
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The Sinful Response v. 22-24
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The Saving Response v. 25-27
Common cows worth killing:
- Infatuation with comfort/pleasure/experiences/ entertainment
- Consumed with goals/dreams/success/status
- Unhealthy dependence on human relationships
- Sexual sin (flirting/sexting/porn/fornication)
- Love of money/preoccupied with pursuit of possessions
Kill the cows you…
Love more than Him
Trust more than Him
Serve more than Him
Fear more than Him
To worship an idol is to replace God with something or someone else
What is an idol?
Anything you love more than God
Anything you fear more than God
Anything you trust more than God
Anything you serve more than God
Idolatry is...
1. Distrust of God (v. 1)
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Disobedience to God (v. 2-4a)
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Distortion of God (v. 4b-6)
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Do not believe you are immune from idols in your life.
Run to Christ…and Christ alone.
Three Truths:
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The Source of all Storms (v. 19-22)
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The Source of our Sorrow (v. 23)
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The Source of our Strength (v. 24-28)
Three Sources of Strength:
- The Promise of God (v. 24)
- The Presence of God (v.25-27)
- The Purposes of God (v. 28)
How does God use storms?
- To display His great power and might
- To bring judgment
- To bring repentance and grow faith
The world focuses on the size of the storm.We should focus on the size of the Savior.
2 Corinthians 8:10-11
More Than Ever God has blessed us.
More Than Ever our community needs the gospel.
More Than Ever we must do something about it.
Paul teaches us that…
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Beginning Requires Conviction (v.10)
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Finishing Requires Commitment (v.11)
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If you are a part of our church and made a MTE commitment, please finish the task.
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If you are a part of our church and you did not make a commitment to MTE, please prayerfully consider joining us!
God designed us physically and spiritually to work and rest.
2 Final Instructions:
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Work for His Glory (v.1-11)
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Rest for His Glory (v.12-18)
When we look at the Sabbath:
- We Look Up
- We Look In
- We Look Back
- We Look Forward
- We Look Out!
Exodus 30
Moses is given four finishing touches:
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The Incense of Intercession (v.1-10, 34-38)
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Prayer was the primary purpose of the altar
- We need a high priest who prays for us
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The Payment of Provision (v.11-16)
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The Continuation of Cleansing (v.17-21)
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The Aroma of Anointing (v. 22-33)
Does your life have the the aroma of Christ?
Exodus 29
When God calls someone to Himself...
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Their Soul must be Cleansed (v.1-4)
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Their Self must be Clothed (v.5-9)
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Sin must be Covered (v.10-18)
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Their Service must be Consecrated (v. 19-34)
Application of an Ordination:
1. Is your soul clean?
2. Is your self clothed?
3. Is your sin covered?
4. Is your service consecrated?
Exodus 28
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Clothed For His Glory
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The office of the High Priest
- The outfit of the High Priest
Verses to note:
v.2-3-Requirement of God
v.12-Remembrance before God
v.29-Representation before God
v.30-Request before God
v.38-Redemption before God
v.40-Reverence before God
- Clothed In His Glory
The outfit of The Great High Priest
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Clothed By His Glory
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Clothed For His Glory
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Spiritual Clothing for Character
- Spiritual Clothing for Conflict
He was clothed in glory to remove your filthy rags.
He died for you naked.
You will not serve him that way.
Exodus 27
Notice...
I. The Lessons from the Altar. v.1-8
The altar is physical reminder of…
- The Fear of God
- The Forgiveness of God
II. The Lessons from the Courtyard. v.9-19
III. The Lessons from the Lamp and Oil v.20-21
Is there room in the spaces of your life for
…the fear of God?
…the forgiveness of God?
…the favor of God?
…the fellowship of God?
…the faithfulness of God?
…faithfulness to God?
Plans Matter
A great question to ask:What does this teach us about God?
We learn:
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The Demand and Desire for the Tabernacle Display the Faithfulness of God
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The Design and Detail of the Tabernacle Display the Glory of God
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The Distance and Division of the Tabernacle Display the Holiness of God
Drawing Near
Holding Tighter
Helping One Another
Exodus 25
Do you thirst for the presence of God?
We see...
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The Focus of Preparing for His Presence (v.8)
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The Funding of Preparing for His Presence (v.1-9)
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The Furnishings of Preparing for His Presence (v.10-40)
-The Ark
-The Table
-The Lampstand
The Great King-Priest of Psalm 110
I. Messiah Jesus is our great King.
1. He is enthroned by the Lord.
2. He is empowered by the Lord.
II. Messiah Jesus is our great High Priest.
1. His priesthood is irrevocable.
2. His power is invincible.
Guest Speaker, Dr. Thomas White, became the 10th president of Cedarville University on July 1, 2013. Serving in a variety of leadership roles and responsibilities, White has more than a decade of administrative, teaching, and research experience and combines strong leadership with a pastoral heart for ministry while standing for biblical truth.
PSALM 34
When life seemingly fall apart, what do we do?
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Worship the Lord (1-3)
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Seek the Lord (4-10)
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Fear the Lord (9-16)
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Take Refuge in the Lord (17-22)
Psalm 23
The Good Shepherd
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The Good Shepherd Provides (vss. 1-3)Contentment Test:
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Am I grateful for what I have?
- Do I acknowledge the source of what I have?
- Do I feel the need for others to see what I have?
- Do I define myself by my material possessions or current circumstances?
- When I see what others have, how do I respond?
- Can I serve others without recognition?
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What am I doing with what I have?
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The Good Shepherd Protects (vs. 4)
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The Good Shepherd Prepares (vss. 5-6)
Psalm 90
Why is it difficult to live with an eternal perspective?
How can I live with eternal perspective?
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Appreciate God’s Greatness (v.1-4)
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Recognize Life’s Brevity (v.5-11)
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Make Every Day Count (v.12-17)
Every Single Day...
- Is precious - once it’s over, it’s over.
- Seek satisfaction in the Lord.
- Lean on the Lord in your work.
What does an Eternal Perspective Look like?
- Christ becomes your focus
- The Church becomes essential
- Your occupation becomes worship
- Evangelism becomes routine
Psalm 37
What happens when you find yourself in a world where God’s people are suffering and the wicked are thriving?
Fret Not!
Instead of Fretting...
- Determine where your confidence lives. (v.3a)
Consider:
- The Record of His Faithfulness
- The Future of His Faithfulness
Placing our confidence in the LORD looks like…
- Committing our way to Him (v.5)
- Being Still (v.7)
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Waiting on Him (v.9)
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Dedicate yourself to doing good. (3b)
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Delight yourself in all that who God is. (v.4)
Oftentimes, the Lord doesn’t rescue you from evil but instead He sits down beside you.
The Lord’s Supper is comfort food for the anxious and the angry.
Exodus 20:17-21
Wisdom about your wants
- The Distinctiveness of Coveting
Coveting is Covert.
Coveting is Comprehensive.
- The Deception of Coveting
Deception related to your neighbor
Deception related to your God
Deception related to yourself
3. The Danger of Coveting
- The Defeat of Coveting
Conquering Coveting:
- Call it and confess it
- Count your blessings
- Contemplate the Cross and Communion with Christ
- Celebrate the blessings of others
- Chase people
Exodus 20:16
God wants His people to…
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Speak the Truth
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Know the Truth
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Love the Truth
Everyone is seeking truth…but truth has become very rare.
To Know The Truth...
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God is Truth
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Jesus is Truth
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The Holy Spirit is Truth
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The Word is Truth
Are you living in truth?
Exodus 20:15
We expect the world to steal.
But what happens when God’s people commit theft?
When God’s people commit theft, it is…
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A Case of Stolen Integrity
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A Case of Stolen Theology
-When we steal, we…
- We disregard or are dissatisfied with God’s provisions in our life.
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We destroy God’s providence in our neighbor’s life.
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A Case of Stolen Industry
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A Case of Stolen Generosity
How’s your integrity? Theology? Industry? Generosity?
Exodus 20:14
5 Truths for 5 Words...
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The Heart of the Command against Adultery
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The Hope of the Command against Adultery
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The Harm of Committing Adultery
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The Help for Countering Adultery
Chase: Chase Christ, Chase your spouse, Chase your kids, Chase the church, Chase the lost
Flee: Flee all immorality, Flee all hints, Flee all opportunities
- The Healing in Christ from Adultery
Exodus 20:12
“The law put Jesus on the cross.
The law brings sinners to the cross. The law keeps Christians near the cross.”
-Mike Mazzalongo
It matters what we understand…
- The Order of the 5th Commandment
-The relationship of children to their parents is first, forever, and foundational.
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The Obedience to the 5th Commandment
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Honor matters. Honor in Hebrew literally means “heavy” or “weighty.” Honor is really for all of us.
Honor: Children – Obedience. Adults – Respect/Care.
3. The Obstacle to the 5th Commandment
When this world’s relationships are broken, you are not alone.
- The Outcome of the 5th Commandment
Honoring you as a mother with truth...
- Your worth is in Him
- Your calling is high
- Your enemy is a liar
- Your hope is the gospel
When you honor The Lord, you honor your parents and you parent honorably.
Exodus 20:8-10
5 Truths to Make Sense of the Sabbath
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The Prerequisite of The Sabbath in Creation
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The Purpose of The Sabbath in the Covenant
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The Person of The Sabbath on Calvary
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The Principle of The Sabbath in Christianity
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The Pattern of The Sabbath in a Christian
A Redemptive Rhythm of...
-A day of rest away from work with a focus on family and godly pleasure.
-A prioritized time of in person gathering with our church family to worship, hear preaching, fellowship, give, pray, and minister.
Have you found you rest in Him?
Does the rhythm of your week show it?
Exodus 20:7
- What is the significance of God’s name?
God’s Name is…Personal, Powerful, Pictorial, and Possessive.
YHWH = LORD
Isaiah 57:15 Holy
Isaiah 9:6 Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
Matthew 1:21 Savior - Yeshua - Jesus
Revelation 19:16 King of Kings, Lord of Lords
Revelation 21:6 Alpha and Omega
- What does it mean to take God’s name in vain?
-Heart is empty of affections for God, His name.
-Words, statements about God,
are empty of God’s truth
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How do we honor the name of God?
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What are the consequences of taking God’s name in vain?
What an incredible gift to take the name of the LORD!
Treat that gift with the honor, care, reverence, & affection that it deserves.
Exodus 20:4-6
The first commandment is about WHO we worship.
The second commandment is about HOW we worship.
The Second Commandment
1. The Rule is Rooted in Us v.4
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The Reason is Rooted in Him v.5
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The Results are Reaped by Our Children v.6
It is a dangerous thing to make an idol. It is even deadlier to make an idol and claim it is an act of worship to the One true living God.
Consider Him.
Consider His Spirit’s Presence.
Consider His Word as it is Preached.
Consider the Image of God you are bearing.
Exodus 20:1-3
The First Commandment is about…
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His Preeminence over their Lives
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His Pursuit of their Lives
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His Performance in their Lives
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His Priority for their Lives
Our idols do not need to be forged from earrings to constitute a spiritual danger to us. They appear whenever we exchange “the glory of the immortal God” for anything in the created order.
Who/what do you love most?
Who/what do you trust most?
Who/what do you serve most?
Exodus 19
The people of God should be different.
The people of God are marked by…
- Covenant v.1-8
A.Two parts to the Covenant:
- You will have a special relationship WITH me.
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You will have a special responsibility FOR me.
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Consecration v.9-15
3. Communion v.16-25
How is your end of the covenant?
Your consecration?
Your communion?
We celebrate our risen King in a deeply divided world
Two truths about every division we see:
- They involve real people
- They are all caused by sin
Acts 10:28-43
Essentials of Easter’s Invitation...
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The List is Comprehensive v. 34-35
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The Host is Commendable v. 36-39a
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The Cost is Covered v. 39b-41
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The Event is Coming v. 42-43a
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The RSVP is Crucial v. 43b
There are at least 5 people here today:
- The Devoted-Saved And Strong
- The Discouraged- Saved But Struggling
- The Distant- Saved But Sinful
- The Deceived- Supportive Not Surrendered
- The Doubtful-Skeptical, scared, or selfish
His RSVP only has two options:
Great are You Lord
Or
I’ll face life and death on my own
Acts 4:1-22 & 5:29-32
It's Important we understand...
- The Case for Making His Name Known v. 1-10
Peter's Case...
- The power came in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth
- Whom you crucified
- God raised
- Jesus is the cornerstone (Psalm 118:22)
2. The Controversy of Making His Name Known? v. 11-12
- The Courage for Making His Name Known? v. 13-22, 5:29-32
The command a true Christian cannot obey:
Do not speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
A Faithful Formula: An Empty Tomb + A Full Heart = A Willing Witness
Two questions about His name:
I. Why is there power in His name? v. 12-16
He lived His life as…
1. A Servant of God-Humility v.13
2. A Sinless Man-Humanity v.14a
3. The Source of Life-Deity v.15b
4. A Sacrifice and got it back-Victory v.15a,c
II. What does faith in His name offer? v. 17-26
In His name there is a promise to…
1. Remove sin permanently v.19b
2. Refresh followers spiritually v.20a
3. Restore creation totally v.20b-21
4. Reach people globally v.22-26
While salvation will not spread universally, it will spread globally!
Let His Name Be Known
Acts 2:24-40
Looking for God's Salvation...
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David Saw Him Coming v. 24-31
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The Disciples Saw Him Living v. 32
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The Crowd Saw Him Working v. 33
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Heaven Saw Returning and Reigning v. 34-36
“False repentance dreads the consequences of sin; true repentance dreads sin itself.”
-Albert Barnes
It is good to hear the gospel. It is even better to respond!
Acts 2:14-24
Peter preached to...
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Let The Presence of The Spirit Be Known v.16-20
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Let The Promise of Salvation Be Known v.21
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Let The Person of Salvation Be Known v.22-24
This Easter how will you let it be known?
Exodus 17:8-18:27
“Even if you fight like Joshua, you will not win unless you pray like Moses.”
You have at minimum three leadership assignments.
Home – Church – World
5 Truth for Effective Kingdom Leadership
- Leadership demands Limitation v.13-18
You can’t do it all.
- Limitation demands Delegation v.19-21a
You shouldn’t do it all.
- Delegation demands Identification v.21b
It matters who does it with you.
- Identification demands Implementation v.21c-25
Release them with a plan.
- Implementation demands Participation v.26-27
Lead and serve with them.
Who are you leading?
How are you leading?
Exodus 16
God doesn’t test us because He wants to fail.
It’s just the opposite.
Three Tests in their survival...
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He Tested Their Confidence 15:22-27
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He Tested Their Obedience 16:1-30
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They Tested His Patience 7:1-7
Take and trust God’s tests.
Exodus 15
How do you praise Him?
They praised Him for...
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His Identity v.2-3, 11
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His Activity v.4-10, 12-13
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His Certainty v.14-18
When you see His Salvation, sense His strength, and stand on His promises…
YOU SING ABOUT IT!
Exodus 14
This is a story about the glory of God!
The Glory of God is seen in...
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His Sovereignty
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His Salvation
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His Strength
See His Glory
Show His Glory
Give Him Glory
Exodus 13
God's Guidance for...
- The Parenting of His People
God cares about our children's...
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Consecration
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Education
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The Path of His People
God guides through...
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His Protection
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Our Past
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His Presence
See His Grace in Guidance.
Seek His Grace to be Guided.
Share His Guidance in Grace.
Inclusion can be good …but so can exclusion.
Exodus 12:43-51
Three Questions:
Who? How? Why?
WHO?:
- Who MUST v.47
- Who CAN v.44, 48
- Who CANNOT - Not Race BUT Grace
HOW?:
- It was to be eaten in community v.46a
- It was to be eaten in conformity v.46b
- Inside
- No flesh taken outside
- No bone broken
WHY? v.50-51
His Table is invitation only.
But the invitation list is for all who repent and believe.
Exodus 12:33-42
As the exodus begins we see...
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The Culmination of God’s Promise v.33-36
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The Documentation of God’s Promise v.37-41
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The Commemoration of God’s Promise v.42
Our default is to dwell on what we “need” God to do in our lives.
It is a good thing to reflect on all the promises He has kept.
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1 Timothy 4:11-16
- Your preaching is priority. (11,13)
- Your esteem is earned. (12)
- Your calling is critical. (14-15)
- Your integrity is indispensable. (16)
PHILIPPIANS 2:1-4
1 - Our response to God’s promises
2 - Our responsibility to Paul
3 - Our reset of priorities
4 - OUR RESOLVE TO LOVE PEOPLE
WHO DO WE LOVE CORPORATELY?
- Poor, hungry, refugee, sick, prisoner
- Orphans & widows
- Children
- Other Christians
- Nonbelievers
HOW DO WE LOVE?
- Physical needs/humanitarian (disaster relief, feeding, clothing, medical)
- Spiritual needs (prayer & evangelism)
- Emotional needs (Biblical counseling)
- Sending & supporting partners (financially & physically)
- Giving (time/resources/funds
3 Questions:
- Are you broken over the people in your life who don’t yet follow Jesus?
- What are your passions & hobbies and are you using them to reach people?
- Are you being obedient to what God wants in your life?
Colossians 1:19
“Spittin image” means the spirit and image of the Father.
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The Fullness of God in creation.
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The Fullness of God is seen in Jesus’ Supernatural Conception
(Luke 1:30-35) -
The Fullness of God is shown in the incarnation
– the spittin image of God -
The Fullness of God dwells in Him.
Colossians 1:15-20 shows us who Jesus is…
HE IS the spittin image of God!
Colossians 1:18
When it comes to His church, remember...
- His Position
As head of the church, He offers...
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Power
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Protection
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Providence
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His Possession
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His Preeminence
He was, is, and always will be God.
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He is Preeminent v.15
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He is the Producer v.16a
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He is the Purpose v.16b
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He is Preexistent v.17a
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He is the Pillar v.17b
This Christmas…
Ponder Him
Enjoy Him
Honor Him
Follow Him
Share Him
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
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God’s Principle for Giving v.6
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God’s Pleasure in our Giving v.7
3. God’s Promise to our Giving v.8-11a
4. God’s Purpose for our Giving v.11b-15
Exodus 12:1-32
10 Words for the 10th Plague:
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Designation v.1-2
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Preparation v.3-6
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Propitiation v.7
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Participation v.8-11
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Application v.12-13
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Commemoration v.14
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Sanctification v.15, 17-20
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Convocation v.16
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Continuation v.24-27
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Liberation v.28-32
“Earnestly Desire” to Remember Him
Exodus 10:21-11:10
God is gracious. God is just. We need both.
In the final showdown we see...
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The Final Conversation vs. 10:21-29
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The Final Preparation vs. 11:1-3
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The Final Devastation vs. 11:4-10
Revelation devoid of illumination always equals rejection. In our sinful state we can be exposed to the truth of God, yet without His grace working in us we will not believe.
Exodus 8-10:20
There is difference between godly sorrow over sin and being sorry that something bad or uncomfortable has happened.
Three cycles of the plagues:
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A Cycle of Denial 8:1-19
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A Cycle of Distinction 8:20-9:12
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A Cycle of Devastation 9:13-10:20
The Gospel is Christ breaking the cycle. Don't fall back into it.
Exodus 7
If your disposition is disbelief, you will find a way to dismiss any act of God.
Applying the Plagues requires...
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A Rearview v. 1-7
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A Preview v. 8-14
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A Worldview v. 15-22
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A Point of View v. 23-25
What do you groan for?
Growth cannot be optional for a true follower of Christ. Having a plan makes all the difference! Join us in this episode as we talk discipleship strategy and details on how to live a surrendered life.
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
Today does NOT determine our PURSUIT
The vision is clear
Today DOES determine our PACE
1. I want you to SEE an example v.1-5
2. I want you to BE an example v.6-7
If we are obedient, More Than Ever
will be
More Than Enough
Brace for impact! Join this conversation with Pastor D.J. and church members on being a church family that truly makes a difference for the Kingdom of God.
If not us, then who? Find out how Church at The Mill is boldly and generously taking the Gospel to our neighborhood and the nations.
2 Corinthians 5:11-21
We value:
The Mission of God to The Nations
The Love of God in Community
Why do we go together?
- Because of What We Know v.11-15
What do we know?
We know the Lord as God v. 11-13
We know His love in the Gospel v. 14-15
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Because of How We See v.16-19
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Because of What We Are v.20-21
We don’t just go. We’re not just together.
We go together!
Church hurt can be real, but so is Church health. Join our Senior Pastor for conversations with staff whose past and present experiences will give insight into the value of a remarkably healthy church.
What exactly are we deeply faithful to at Church at The Mill? Find out in today’s episode.
The Next Generation needs us now. Listen to this episode to understand how Church at The Mill is helping children and students clearly understand the greatness of what Christ can do in their lives and empowering them to live that out.
Join Church at The Mill for discussions on faith and generosity in the series More Than Ever. God has called Church at The Mill to be a deeply faithful, remarkably healthy, highly impactful multi-site church for the sake of a lost and dying world in need of their Savior. Hear from Church at The Mill pastors, directors, staff, and church members on the More Than Ever journey to chase after the great mission of God for our church family, our community, and beyond.
2 Corinthians 3:15-18
Paul's progression of growth
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Growth begins with believing v.15-16
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Believing leads to belonging v.17
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Belonging leads to beholding v. 18a
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Beholding leads to becoming v. 18b
If spiritual growth is a work of God, what is our place?
What does a christian need to grow?
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Genuinely loved: Small groups
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Intentionally Challenged: Mentor Groups
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Specifically Trained: Equipping Classes
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Compassionately Helped: Biblical Counseling
Your Rhythm should be small group
Your Regimen should be a Mentor Group. One person a year.
Your Reinforcement should be Equipping Classes
Your Refuge should be Biblical Counseling
DJ is joined by our campus pastors, Adam and Dylan to continue expanding on what it means to flesh out our multi-campus model and the journey they're both on of shepherding their own communities.
Join Church at The Mill for discussions on faith and generosity in the series More Than Ever. God has called Church at The Mill to be a deeply faithful, remarkably healthy, highly impactful multi-site church for the sake of a lost and dying world in need of their Savior. Hear from Church at The Mill pastors, directors, staff, and church members on the More Than Ever journey to chase after the great mission of God for our church family, our community, and beyond.
Church at The Mill worship is designed for an Audience of One: Jesus. Some of our Worship staff joins us to talk about our goal and posture each week as we come together for corporate worship.
Biblical, Christ-Centered Exposition is priority at our Church. Learn more about why and how Church at The Mill keeps preaching the Gospel at the center, now more than ever.
2 Corinthians 2:12-17
Notice in verse 17...
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The Sincerity of His Motive
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The Strength of His Ministry
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The Substance of His Message
The more we preach Him, the more we love Him.
The more we love Him, the more we worship Him.
The more we worship Him, the more we want to preach Him.
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You may know who we are, but tune in to this episode to find out who we were and how it all fuels us for who God is calling us to be.
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
When the gospel is above all things...
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We are not tempted to tamper with the truth v. 2
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We are not rattled by the rejection of redemption v. 3-4
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We are not preachers of personalities, plans, or programs v.5-6
Acts 2:41; 2:47; 4:4; 6:1; 6:6;
Acts 5:14 "And more than ever believers were added to the Lord, multitudes of both men and women".
Some moments in life matter more than others. This is one of them.
More Than Ever God has blessed us
More Than Ever our community needs the gospel
More Than Ever we must do something about it.
What is More Than Ever?
More Than Ever is a three-year spiritual journey of generosity to provide financial funding for debt retirement and the expansion of more campuses. Our desire is to enlist every member in the spiritual and financial journey of supporting our church’s vision to becoming a deeply faithful, remarkably healthy, highly impactful multi-site church.
If not us, then who?
Exodus 6
Three Parts to Chapter 6:
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God's Dialogue with Moses
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A Genealogy of the People to be delivered
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Divine Reassurance
Divine Reassurance lives in...
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The Identity of God v. 2, 6a, 7b, 8c, 29
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The Activity of God v. 3-6
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The Certainty of God v. 7-8
To do the hard things of God you need the right kind of will power.
Will Power:
I will bring you out
I will deliver you
I will redeem you
I will be your God
I will bring you into the Land I swore to you
I will give it to you
Exodus 5
Chapter 5 is a case study in slammed doors
It's a case study in....
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Hard Refusal v. 1-5
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Harsh Repercussions v. 6-19
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Hurtful Resentment v. 20-21
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Heartfelt Regret v. 22-23
When the doors slam bring God your sorrow not your silence.
When the door slams…
1. Feel it, don’t fake it
2. Dwell on truth
3. Be with Godly people
4. Wait on The Lord but do not stop looking for the next door.
5. Remember hope lives in The Redeemer of your soul, not the resolution to your situation.
Exodus 4
We can learn a lot from Moses' journey to get to yes.
Don't miss...
- The Struggle of Saying Yes to God's Call v. 1-14
Moses had three protests
A. His Believability
B. His Inability
C. His Availability
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The Support to Saying Yes to God's Call v. 15-18, 27-31
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The Seriousness of Saying Yes to God's Call v. 19-26
Exodus 3
Don't miss...
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The Confrontation of His Call v. 1-5
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The Commission of His Call v. 6-10
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The Concerns of His Call v. 11-14
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The Community of His Call v. 15-18
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The Conflict of His Call v. 19
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The Completion of His Call v. 20-22
Wherever He Leads, I'll Go.
Exodus 2
Four Scenes of Moses' Biography
Scene 1: Rescued
- The very royal household intent on killing the Hebrew boys ends up paying a Hebrew mother to nurse her own son.
Scene 2: Rejected
Scene 3: Received
Scene 4: Remembered
- Hebrews 8:12. For I will be merciful toward their iniquities, and I will remember their sins no more."
The Table: We remember because He does not
Why this journey?
This journey is about...
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A People and a Place v. 1-7
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The Principle Problem v. 8-10
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Pain and Persecution v. 11-19
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Protection and Prosperity v. 20-22
2 Corinthians 4:1-6
Jesus is the Light that transforms hearts to reflect His glory.
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Have you lost sight of your God-given purpose?
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If you have never trusted Christ, today is the day of salvation. Will you put your trust in Him?
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Are you reflecting the light of Jesus to a lost world?
1 Peter 3:13-17
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It's an honor to suffer for Jesus.
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Love Jesus with all your heart.
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Preach the gospel to people.
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Remember to be gentle and respectful.
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Remember to keep a clear conscience.
Luke 5:1-11
- He Responds in Obedience to Jesus (verses 6-7)
"When God directs our work, we see results"
"If there is anyone qualified to speak truth into your life, it's the Creator of Life!"
- He Acknowledges Jesus for Who He Is (verses 8-10
"Repentance is responding to an invitation to experience God's best"
- He Drops His Net & Allows Jesus to Direct His Life (verse 11)
"As we acknowledge Jesus for who He is & respond in obedience to Him, we discover God's best for our lives."
Dr. Tony Wolfe, Executive Director - Treasurer
South Carolina Baptist Convention
Psalm 133
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Christian Unity commands a solemn, grateful praise
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Christian Unity is precious and refreshing
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Christian Unity is a heavenly melody with an earthly refrain
1 Corinthians 16
Giving Away the Ending...
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The Gospel is about Moving
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The Gospel is about Loving
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The Gospel is about Giving
Giving has never been more important in the life of our church.
We’re reaching more than ever.
Ministering to more than ever.
Sending more than ever.
Spending more than ever.
How do we give to support the cause of the gospel?
Giving to the cause of the gospel should be done…
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Periodically
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Personally
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Purposefully
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Proportionately
We give because He gave.
What is a man physically, spiritually, sexually, paternally, missionally, and relationally?
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A man Physically is an adult male made in the image of God.
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A man Spiritually is a sinner in need of salvation which is fully available to him through faith in Christ.
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A man Sexually is uniquely made to either live a life of singleness and celibacy or commit his life to one woman in covenant marriage.
4. A man Paternally is uniquely designed to lead, provide, and protect as a father.
5. A man Missionally in Christ is expected and equipped to strengthen the church and make the gospel known.
- A man Relationally is to encourage and hold accountable other men and protect the vulnerable.
So where do you start?
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Be with your Savior
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Be with one or a few brothers
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Zero secrets (no porn, no filthy language, no shady relationships, no dishonesty)
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Chase your wife and children
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Think, pray, and speak of the gospel
1 Timothy 3:16
- All Scripture comes from God
His...
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Authority
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Character
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God's Word is profitable in 4 ways
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Teaching
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Rebuking
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Correcting
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Training
ABC's of Biblical Counseling
Awareness
Brokenness
Change
Will you let the Word of God transform and change you?
1 Corinthians 14:1-12
How do we Approach the subject of Tongues as a church and as God’s People?
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We begin with the Pursuit of Love v.1a
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We continue to Positive about Spiritual Gifts. V.1b, 5a, 12
Worship Litmus Test:
- Does it serve in love OR love on self
- Does it lead to clarity OR confusion
- Does it build up OR break down
- Does it correct OR corrupt
- Does it bond together OR break apart
Let His Word and Spirit speak clearly to you.
Speak clearly to Him.
Speak clearly about Him.
If we are committed to Christ and His Word...
- We do not attack anyone for their beliefs or behaviors
- We do not affirm everyone’s beliefs and behaviors
- We do not assume our beliefs and behaviors are understood and thus we continue to establish, teach, encourage, and celebrate the good news of God’s design for our lives.
What is a woman physically, spiritually, sexually, maternally, missionally, and relationally?
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A woman Physically is an adult female made in the image of God.
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A woman Spiritually is a sinner in need of salvation which is fully available to her through faith in Christ.
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A woman Sexually is uniquely made to either live a life of singleness and celibacy or commit her life to a man in covenant marriage.
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A woman Maternally is wonderfully designed to nurture as a mother.
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A woman Missionally in Christ is expected and equipped to strengthen the church and make the gospel known.
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A woman Relationally is to bless other women and be respected, cherished, and protected by men.
1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Law, sin, and death? Because of the law, sin is known. Because of sin, death is known.
I'll tell you this...
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There is a Moment Worth Remembering v. 50-53
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There is a Death Worth Celebrating v. 54-57
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There is a Life Worth Living v.58
Because Jesus lives, your life has meaning.
So, mean to life.
1 Corinthians 15:35-49
Live with the End in Mind
Objections to the resurrection are answered with...
Two Movements v. 35-38
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Disintegration
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Continuation
Two Models v. 39-41
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Earthly Bodies
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Heavenly Bodies
Two Moments v.42-44
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Burial
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Resurrection
Two Men v. 45-49
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Adam
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Christ
1 Corinthians 15:29-34
You need to understand your "why"
3 Questions if the dead are NOT raised
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Why symbolize something mysterious for the Gospel v. 29
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Why suffer for the mission of the Gospel v. 30-31
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Why stand for the Message of the Gospel v. 32-33
3 Commands if the dead ARE raised
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Look Up! v. 33 Do not be deceived doctrinally
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Wake Up! v.34a Do not be drunk doctrinally
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Straighten Up! v.34b Do not be deviant doctrinally
1 Corinthians 15:20-28
He is...
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First Man Standing v.20
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Best Man Standing v.21-22
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Last Man Standing v.23-28
In Royal Rumble of Eternity Christ is The Last Man Standing
Order of things to come:
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Return of Christ (23a)
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Resurrection of Christians (23b)
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Reign of Conquest (24-26)
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Return of the Kingdom (27-28)
The end of all things...
Gives TODAY meaning & Makes TODAY matter
Easter Sunday
1 Corinthians 15:12-19
"If Jesus is still in the grave nothing really matters. If Jesus came out of the grave nothing else really matters."
If Christ was not raised...
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Our Message is Meaningless v. 12-14
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Our Leaders are Liars v. 15
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Our Faith is Futile v. 16-17a
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Our Forgiveness is Fiction v. 17b
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Our Dead are Damned v. 18
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Our Hope is Heartbreaking v. 19
Does Jesus matter most in your life?
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
It matters that your belief is not in vain which requires...
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Knowing how to believe v. 1-2
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Knowing what to believe v. 3-8
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Knowing Why to believe v. 9-11
In a sense, Paul's journey belongs to all of us...
From Unsaved and Unworthy to Unashamed and Unwavering.
1 Corinthians 13:8-13
Love is...
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Eternally Permanent v. 8a
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Eternally Preeminent v.8b-11
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Eternally Personal v.12
Faith, Hope and Love
Why is love the greatest?
Love encompasses faith and hope. Love is eternal. Love describes God's essence.
Live in the more excellent way.
1 Corinthians 13:1-7
Are you living the more excellent way?
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The Necessity of Love v.1-3
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The Identity of Love v.4-6
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The Activity of Love v.7-8
Some would say love is a passion, a pursuit, a pattern, or even a principle to live by. But love is a PERSON and His name is Jesus!
1 Corinthians 12:21-31
Love the Lord, Love His Church, Be His Body
Two Truths:
1. God designs the arrangement and affection of His Body…
so we ought to accept our place and appreciate our brothers
and sisters.
2. God designates the appointments and abilities of His body
1 Corinthians 12:12-20
What is the form and function we see in the body of Christ?
In the form and function of the body of Christ we see...
1. Unity
2. Diversity
3. Necessity
1 Corinthians 12:1-11
The debate and exercise of certain gifts has at times hurt the church. But the greatest damage has always been the unused gifts of unwilling followers.
Discover. Develop. Deploy
I Corinthians 11:17-33
How we handle the Lord's Table Matters.
At Passover they ate to remember when they did not die.
At The Lord’s Table we eat to remember when He did.
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Be Equipped to Counsel One Another The problems people face in a world marred by sin can be challenging and complex. Yet, we can trust that God’s Word holds answers for the issues we encounter. ACBC’s training will help church members handle God’s Word accurately as they walk alongside one another in the Christian life. Attend our training to learn about the fundamentals of biblical counseling.
1 Corinthians 11:2-16
God's design and distinction of mankind as male and female should be seen in all areas of our lives for His glory.
Cover your life with the Gospel
How do we truly walk the line?
1 Corinthians 10:23-11:1
Spend your life...
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Caring about the Glory of God
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Caring about the Good of Others
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Caring about the Gospel Going Forward
To learn more go to: https://biblicalcounseling.com/about/events/moore-sc-regional-training/Be Equipped to Counsel One AnotherThe problems people face in a world marred by sin can be challenging and complex. Yet, we can trust that God’s Word holds answers for the issues we encounter.
ACBC’s training will help church members handle God’s Word accurately as they walk alongside one another in the Christian life. Attend our training to learn about the fundamentals of biblical counseling.
1 Corinthians 10:12-13
The Pull we feel toward idolatry in all its forms is real. We call this temptation.
Remember:
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You are not Alone
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You are Able
Sin is inevitable. Sinning is not.
1 Corinthians 10:1-11
Look back seriously, look forward obediently, depend on The Lord whole heartedly.
Ephesians 5:15-18
Your HOW and your NOW matter. Live Accordingly.
8 Resolutions every believer should make and keep:
Gather
1. I will make it my priority and my pattern this year to gather with my church on Sundays to offer my worship and hear God’s Word preached.
2. I will make sure small group fellowship around God’s Word is a part of my weekly rhythm.
Grow
3. Five days a week I will spend time in an unhurried communion with The Lord by CAMPing in His Word. Comprehend, Apply, Meditate, Pray.
4. I will seek out and commit to a special relationship with another believer of my gender for discipleship. I may offer guidance or receive guidance but walking with another believer will be a part of my routine.
GIVE
5. I will serve The Lord by finding or remaining in a consistent place of service within a ministry of the Church.
6. I will generously and sacrificially support my church financially with tithing my income as the goal and baseline of personal stewardship.
GO
7. I will attempt to share my faith with someone through intentional prayer and conversation on a weekly basis.
8. I will find a way to be involved in one of the missions efforts around me to share the gospel through word and deed to people not normally in my circle of influence.
Pastor Adam Siskey: Woodruff Campus Pastor preaches about Christ's humility. Christ's humility was marked by:
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His Humanity 7b & 8a
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His Humiliation 7a & 8b
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This event is open to all women ages 16 years and older.
The cost is $30 per person.
Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Church at The Mill
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Who Is This King?
This King is a Precious Gift.
This King is a Perfect Governor.
This King is His People's Guide.
This King is a Powerful and Perpetual God.
This King is a Peace Giver.
This King comes with a Passionate Guarantee.
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Register for the Upstate Women's Conference Today!
This event is open to all women ages 16 years and older.
The cost is $30 per person.
Sunday, January 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Church at The Mill
When you are free to run and bound to finish...
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The Race Matters (v.24)
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The Chase Matters (v.25)
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The Pace Matters (vv.26-27)
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1 Corinthians 9:12b-23
Facing a choice? Ask this: What makes HIM and HIS Gospel most known? There you will find your answer!
For our Upstate Women's Conference, we are hosting a round table discussion with women as well as introducing our guest speakers. In this episode, we hear from Donna Gaines and Pastor D.J. Horton.
1 Corinthians 9:1-12a
Why is it a good thing to take care of those who take care of our souls?
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Because it is permitted by the Lord
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Because it is the pattern of labor
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Because it is a principle from the law
1 Corinthians 8
Spiritual Freedom in Christ is a BIG deal!
How do we balance our freedom in Christ with our obligation to others?
1 Corinthians 7:25-40
Engage the Lord in your singleness, engagement, and marriage.
Consider:
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The Presence of Distress
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The Potential of Division
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The Power of Desire
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The Permanence of the Decision
How do you love for a lifetime?
God's will when marriages are...
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Divided by Death
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Divided by Divorce
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Divided by Devotion
His love and His Lordship is how you love for a lifetime.
What is Missions about for you?
Is it about trips, fund raising, logistics, materials, strategy, demographics, culture, language, adventure, etc…?
OR IS IT ABOUT PEOPLE?
One Man's People Group
Romans 10:14-21
What is Missions about for you?
Is it about trips, fund raising, logistics, materials, strategy, demographics, culture, language, adventure, etc…?
OR IS IT ABOUT PEOPLE?
One Man's People Group
Romans 10:14-21
Ephesians 4:12-13 1. All of us…in Christ (vs 13 “until we all”) 2. Together…in Christ (vs 13 “unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God”) 3. Mature…in Christ (vs13 “to mature to manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ”)
Ephesians 4:12-13 1. All of us…in Christ (vs 13 “until we all”) 2. Together…in Christ (vs 13 “unity of the faith and the knowledge of the Son of God”) 3. Mature…in Christ (vs13 “to mature to manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ”)
1 Corinthians 6:18-20
1, 2, 3, 4
1 Morality that matters
2 Movements that matter
3 Motives that matter
4 Marks that matter
1 Corinthians 6:18-20
1, 2, 3, 4
1 Morality that matters
2 Movements that matter
3 Motives that matter
4 Marks that matter
Your pursuit of holiness and wholeness is the greatest thing you could do for our church.
1 Corinthians 5:1-5
Genesis 6-9
Sin breaks...but God makes.
Do you have a sin-washed, grace-filled, covenant-powered relationship with God?
There are two public confessions of our faith.
These confessions are about life and death... and so was our week.
The meal between two meals. What do you need to do to get ready to eat?
Luke 22:14-20
1 Corinthians 11:17-34
"Baptism proclaims the gospel!"
From the series "Confessions" that began on 06-12-22. Pastor DJ preaches on the importance of baptism.
Whether you are leading or following, you always have an important choice to make.
Motivate or Humiliate
Imitate or elevate
Cooperate or Escalate
CHOOSE WISELY
1 Corinthians 4:14-21
Battle your Pride. Seek His Power.
1 Corinthians 4:6-13
From the series, "Follow The Leader"
05-15-22
1 Corinthians 3:18-23
"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
Like a child needs his/her mother, believers need the church, the world needs the church.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
Message 2 in the series, "Follow The Leader"
1 Corinthians 3:1-15
To build the church carefully there are some truths to which we must pay attention.
Want to follow The Leader faithfully? Find faithful leaders and follow them.
Follow the Leader series
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Remembering how you will be remembered is worth remembering. From the series Handled With Care.
Mark 14:3-9
What is ruling the day in your life?
Worldly wisdom? Superficial wisdom? Spirit-led wisdom?
1 Corinthians 2:11-13
The most valuable treasure in all of creation has been made known. The secret is out.
Concerning the treasure of God’s wisdom… The search is over. The inventory never stops. 1 Corinthians 2:6-10
From the series, Wisdom of God.
Be careful to not let your faith rest in leaders. Follow leaders who cause your faith to rest in God.
1 Corinthians 2:1-5.
Pastor D.J. Horton continues in the series Wisdom of God
What does your life boast about?
Sharing your faith is not about telling others what to do, or what you have done. It is about telling them of His greatness, rule, grace, mercy, and love. Brag about that.
Pastor D.J. Horton continues in week 2 of the series "Wisdom of God" through the Book of 1 Corinthians 1:26-31.
In a world of groups, sects, organizations, movements, and agendas, it has never been more important for the church to truly be the church.
Pastor D.J. Horton preaches from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
To be Truly Together...
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Paul calls for their unity (v.10)
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Paul calls for their loyalty (v.11-12)
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Paul reminded them of reality (v.13-16)
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Paul restated His Priority (v.17)
In a world of groups, sects, organizations, movements, and agendas, it has never been more important for the church to truly be the church.
Pastor D.J. Horton preaches a new series starting in 1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Every time you see Jeremiah...
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See God as the source of life.
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See God as sovereign over life.
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See that God's substitutes have no life.
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See God's Salvation as life.
Do you trust God enough to lay down your pride and believe that He has something so much better?
Pastor D.J. Horton preaches from Jeremiah 47-49.
In Pride and Idolatry
God’s Judgment is Inescapable.
In Repentance and Faith
God’s Love is Inescapable.
Pastor D.J. Horton starts a new Sermon series called, "Inescapable"
The doctrine of God's glory encompasses the greatness, beauty, and perfection of all that he is.
-Paul Tripp
Glory Believed
Glory Blesses
Glory Belongs
Glory Born
Glory Bestowed
Amazed. When we see the glory of our Savior we live and think differently.
Pastor D.J. Horton preaches from Hebrews 1:3.
You will never regret obeying God. You will never benefit from disobeying Him.
Jeremiah 42-43
Have you taken seriously the judgment of God? Do you have confidence in the protection of God? Have you, by faith, accepted the grace of God?
If you fear men, you’ll change God. If you fear God, you’ll change men.
C.A.M.P Method Bible Study
C - copy a portion and comprehend it all
A - apply to your life
M - meditate on it
P - pray over it
Anytime something is restored, it's because someone did it.
Jeremiah sees...
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The Righteousness of His Power
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The Restoration of His People
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The Reliability of His Permanence
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The Reconciliation of His Presence
A great real estate story has risky investment, a buyer with doubts, an honest assessment, and a great pay off at the end.
Everything God blesses appreciates.
Pastor D.J. Horton starts a new sermon series called "Restoration" from the Book of Jeremiah.
We CANNOT believe in Christ for our kids. But we can put them in the best possible position to see the greatness of God!
Remember...
The Goodness of our worship.
The Gladness of our worship.
The Grounds for our worship.
What makes us...us?
Small groups are not the only way we engage in intentional relationships. But they are the primary way.