The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson
Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos
Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier
Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:
Mother’s Day “Compassion and Courage by Faith”
Scripture: Exodus 1-2:1-10, 23-25 Hebrews 11:23-28
Notes:
This Mother’s Day, we’ll be looking at one of the greatest heroes of the Hebrews:
Moses. In Hebrews 11, his accomplishments are showcased and his motivation for
doing so was by faith. The history surrounding his birth in Exodus 1-2 shows a
violent and hostile Pharaoh attempting to defeat and oppress the Hebrew people.
Fortunately for Moses, the King of Egypt’s attempts to thwart God’s plan failed.
What worked against Pharaoh were compassionate and courageous women living
by faith.
Men and women, mothers and fathers are called to live by faith, just as they did!
BY FAITH: Protect your child’s heart from evil.
Is it a popular game that’s filled with vile content?
Is it music that doesn’t align with your values?
Is it a friendship that needs boundaries?BY FAITH: Spend time with the next generation.
There are young adults you can guide and encourage.
There are students of all ages who would benefit from your experiences.
There are young couples who need prayers and support.

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Songs: CCLI #2228009Sermon: One Another Series #4 Caring Christians Do Not Judge One AnotherScripture: Matthew 7:1-6Notes:
Christians who care do not judge one another.
1. We must have discernment in the Christian life.
Christian love is not blind.
2. We have to start with ourselves.
Before we criticize someone else, we should see if perhaps there is something
worse in our own life.
3. Jesus Christ is Lord.
4. Have priorities and deal with the things that are important.
5. We must show love and patience
It is not wrong to exercise judgment: it is wrong to be judgmental.
It is not wrong to have discernment. But it is wrong to think we are the only ones
who are right.

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1 What We Should Do Verse 1

2 Why We Should Do It. Verse 2 & 10.

3 How Should We Do It?III. There are Burdens to be SHOULDERED!

Christians Have A Two-Fold Ministry.
First, The Ministry Of Reconciliation.Make Christians,
Mark Christians, and
Mature Christians.
Second, The Ministry Of Restoration,
Mend Christians.
Reconciliation is our ministry to fallen sinners Restoration is our ministry to fallen saints.
The Burden Of Salvation - no one can be saved for us
The Burden Of Service - no one can serve God for us
The Burden Of Sacrifice, Submission And Surrender,

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Sermon:
One Another Series #1 Caring Christians Love One Another

Scripture:
John 13:34-35
John 15:13
Romans 5:5
Titus 3:3
1 John 4:8Notes:
I. GOD’S COMMANDMENT
John 13:34,35
Christian love means this: We treat each other the way God treats us.
II. GOD’S LAW
Romans 13:8. Love alone fulfills the Law
III. GOD’S TEACHING
1Thessalonians 3:12
IV. GOD’S NATURE
1 Peter 1:22,23

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The Sunday Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI
Preacher: Bruce Wilson
Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos
Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier
Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley
Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/
Songs: CCLI #2228009
Sermon:
Rooted In Colossians
Tim St Louis
Scripture:
Colossians 2:6-7
Colossians 2:8
Colossians 3:5-10, 12-14
Colossians 3:16-17, 4:2, 7-15Notes:
Intro Colossians 2:6-7
Paul gives us three applicable things that we can do
1. Be rooted and built up in HIM
Colossians 2:8
a) Staying Grounded in Scripture
b) Understanding Core Doctrines
c) Engaging in Sound Theology
d) Living out our Faith Authentically
2. Be strengthened in the faith as you were taught
Colossians 3:5-10, 12-14
a) Immorality
b) Discontentment
c) Emotional and Relational Sickness
d) Renew our Minds
e) Putting on Christ-like Virtues
f) Live in Truth
3. Overflow with thankfulnessColossians 3:16-17, 4:2, 7-15
a) Sing Praises
b) Sacrifice
c) Engage in Prayer
d) Participate in Community
e) Living in the Name of Jesus

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The Resurrection Sunday Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI
Preacher: Bruce Wilson
Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos
Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier
Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley
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Songs: CCLI #2228009
Sermon: Heading For Home #6 Which Side Are You On?
Scripture: Luke 23:33,39-43 Isaiah 53:12b Psalm 10:13 Matthew 27:41-44
Notes:
Cantata: “The Hope of the Cross” – PCC Adult Choir
"God of Calvary"
"I Believe He's Alive" Soloist: Rebecca Towers
"Power to Redeem"
"The Hope of the Cross"
"Here He Comes"
Soloists: Tim Wolbert and Chuck Hart
Sermon Notes:
Three men died that day on a cross
• One was a benefactor, one was a blasphemer, one was a believer.
• One was a Savior, one was a sinner, and one was a saint.
• One man died for sin. Another man died in sin. The third man died to sin.
1. The Revelation Of His Sin.
A. No Fear Of The Person Of God One thief wanted to save his soul. The other thief wanted to save his skin.
B. No Fear Of The Punishment Of God The person who does not fear the person of God, will not fear the punishment of God, and consequently, will not experience the pardon of God.
2. The Revolution In His Soul
A. He Recognized Jesus As The Sinless Son Of God This thief not only realized that he was dying because of his sin, he realized that Jesus was dying for his sins.
B. He Saw Jesus As The Saving Son Of God C. He Recognized Jesus As The Sovereign Son Of God
3. The Resolution Of His Savior
A. A Gracious Salvation
B. A Guaranteed Salvation
C. A Glorious Salvation Three men died that day on a cross
• One was a benefactor, one was a blasphemer, one was a believer.

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The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson
Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos
Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier
Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009
Sermon: Heading For Home #5 Life’s Greatest Question
Scripture: Matthew 27:18-24Notes:The Voices That Confronted Pilate On That Day.1. The Voice of Reason. Verse 18
Jesus Christ was either the Lord that He said that He was.
Or else He was a liar who knew He wasn't God and pretended to be.
Or else He was a lunatic who thought He was God and wasn't.
2. The Voice Of A Loved One. Verse 19.
3. The Voice Of His Own Conscience. Verse 23
4. The Voice of Jesus Christ Himself John 18:37.There were Values That Controlled Him1. Public Opinion. Verse 20
2. Pride. John 19:10
3. Position, and Possession. John 19:12The Verdict That Condemned Him.1. Ignore Jesus John 18:31.
2. Shift The Decision To Someone Else.Luke 23:6,7.
3. Attempt To Remain Neutral. Matthew 27:22-24
It's a personal question
It's a pressing question.
It is a pertinent question

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Sermon: Heading For Home #4 Crossroads
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 2:49; John 4:34; John 6:38; John 5:30; Luke 22:44;12 Matthew 10:28

Notes:
A Week That Has Been Full Of Last Things
1. The last visit to the temple
2. The last sermon
3. The last supper
4. The last prayer
The benefits of doing the will of God are always greater than the costs.
1. Crossroads involve seeking the will of God
The garden of Eden and the garden of Gethsemane.
What one man did in one garden ruined us.
What another man did in the other garden rescued us.
2. Crossroads include struggling with the will of God
3. A Crossroad invites surrendering to the will of God

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The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

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Wade Harrier

Baby Sunday

God has given us the gift of community.

Scripture:

Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 20-25

Notes:

Moses commands the Israelites to teach their kids to obey Gods commands and laws. Such a big task required them to work together in order to help the community to honor God. In The same way our church community is designed to work together to build a community that helps parents and kids develop authentic faith. What is your role in all of this? Will you allow God to speak to you and open your eyes so you can see what next step you need to take in order to grow God’s Kingdom?

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The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Heading For Home #1

You Are Very Important To God

Scripture:

Luke 19:1-10

Notes:

1. Three thoughts occurred to Zacchaeus.

A. Jesus sees me.

B. Jesus knows me.

C. Jesus wants me.

He loves us one by one.

2. How did Zacchaeus come to know Jesus?

A. He had an Intellectual faith.

B. He had a practical faith.

C. He had a transforming faith.

3. The grace of God changed Zacchaeus.

A. It’s a saving grace.

B. It was a sustaining grace.

C. It was a surviving grace.

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The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Stewardship Series

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?

Scripture:

Matthew 25:14-40

Notes:

Biblical Principles of Money Management

_______________________________________ vs. 14-19

Implications:

____________________________________________

The owner has ________________________________

“Steward” - __________________________________

Stewardship is the use of __________________ for the

Accomplishment of __________________________.

____________________________________________

Ron Blue says:

“You can’t fake stewardship. Your checkbook reveals all that you really believe about stewardship. A life story could be written from a checkbook. It reflects your goals, priorities, convictions, relationships, and even the use of your time. A person who has been a Christian for even a short while can fake prayer, Bible study, evangelism, going to church, and so on, but he can’t fake what his checkbook reveals.”

_______________________________________ vs. 20-23

Money and possessions are very effective ______________________

that God uses in our lives.

Two Responses During a Major Financial Change

______________________ -- “God, what do you want me to learn?”

______________________ -- “God, why are you doing this to me?”

Money and possessions are very effective _____________________ that God uses in our lives.

“So, if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own? (Luke 16:11, 12)

Money and possessions are very effective ______________________

Too many live for the world that is __________________ instead of

the world that is _____________________________.

___________________________________________ vs. 21-23

The amount you have is unimportant to God, but how you handle what you have been entrusted with is very important.

___________________________________________ vs. 24-30

The wicked slave knew what to do, but he did nothing.

Many of us know what to do, but we disobey or delay.

Today we have a chance to change this.

Changed Lives

I want to tell you something from observation.

I have never met anyone who tithed who did not tend to be happy about the fact he did. He was not just happy about tithing…but about a lot of other things.

I’ve never met anybody who tithed very long, who gave it up.

I have never met anyone who tithed who did not say at some time it has been extremely difficult…

Generous people seem to be the happy ones.

Miserly people seem to be the unhappy ones.

The critical spirit is with those who are not giving people.

Just look around you and you can tell.

--Ben Haden

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StewardshipThe MissingPiece toSuccessfulLiving

| 1. BENEFITS | 2. BALANCE | | “God’s work done God’s way will not lack God’s supply.”Hudson Taylor | “The problem with money is that it makes you do things you don’t want to do.”Wall Street, the movie |

| 3. PARTNERS | 4. RESPONSIBILITY | | “God can do a lot with a little if He has all there is to it!”D. L. Moody | “The most important thought I ever had was that of my individual responsibility to God.”Daniel Webster | | Receiving Benefits as God’s StewardJANUARY 21“The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship” (Biblical Overview)Finding Balance as God’s StewardJANUARY 28“Poverty or Prosperity—Which is Biblically Correct?”Becoming Partners as God’s StewardFebruary 4“One Plus One = ?”Accepting Responsibility as God’s StewardFebruary 11“If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?” |

Today we have learned that God owns EVERYTHING. Our unwillingness to tithe certainly is a contradiction to this truth. The Lord spoke through Moses and said, “The tithe…is the Lord’s!” (Leviticus 27:30) Exclamation point – not a question mark.

That statement means that 10% of our income should be given each week, or each month, to the work of the Lord through His church. The other 90% should also be managed wisely.

Five Biblical Reasons Every Christian Should Be a Tither

OBEDIENCE
Genesis 14:20 tells us that Abraham tithed before the Law was given by Moses at Sinai.
Malachi 3:10 summarizes what the Law required. Everyone was required to tithe everything they had.
Matthew 23:23 shows us that our Lord Jesus recommended everyone to tithe.
I Corinthians 16:2 indicates that tithing is still a part of God’s expectations from his children.
HONESTY

In Malachi 3:8-10 the Bible teaches that if we do not tithe,

we are robbing God! Isn’t it unthinkable that a Christian

would steal from anyone – much less, his God? We must

continually remind ourselves that we do not give the tithe –

we simply return it! It already belongs to God.

LOVE

In John 14:15 Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commandments.”

Nothing will loosen the purse strings like good, old fashioned Christian love! We give the best gifts to those we love!

GRATITUDE

In Psalm 116:12-14 the Lord reminds us that since we have received so much, we should respond by giving much! We have received God’s Son, His salvation, His presence, His blessings, and we will receive His Heaven…How can we think of giving Him less than a tithe?

FAITH

God has promised a blessing to those who are faithful in the Stewardship of Giving! See Malachi 3:10-11; Proverbs 3:9-10; Matthew 6:33; Luke 6:38. Faith in God’s promises is reflected by obedience to His Word!

REQUIREMENT

“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse…”

RESPONSE

“…and test me now in this…”

REWARD

“…open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.” (Malachi 3:10)

My Response –

My commitment to tithe is based upon the following truths:

God owns everything (my tithe is returned, not given).
God expects me to tithe (Malachi 3:10).
God promises to meet the needs of a faithful steward (tithing is an issue of trust).

Therefore, I commit the first 10% of my income to the Lord through Plainfield Christian Church.

( ) I will begin tithing ( ) I already tithe

( ) I would like to set up a Breeze account to give online.

Name: ________________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________

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The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MPreacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

One Plus One = ?

Scripture:

Acts 3:1-10

Notes:

Introduction

“The world is yet to see what God will do with and for and through and in and by the man who is fully consecrated to God!” -- Henry Varley

What type of person does God use to bless others?

1. ____________________________________________ v. 1

2. _________________________________________ vs. 2-3

“Interruptions can be viewed as sources of irritation or opportunities for service, as moments lost or experience gained, as time wasted or horizons widened. They can annoy us or enrich us, get under our skin or give us a shot in the arm, monopolize our minutes or spice our schedules, depending on our attitude toward them.”

3. ____________________________________________ v. 4

Givers are not people with less needs than others. They are people who believe it is more blessed to give than receive.

4. _________________________________________ vs. 4-5

How to have “charisma” –

Be more concerned about making others feel good about themselves than you are in making them feel good about you.

5. ______________________________________________ v. 6

Givers always look for a way to give.

6. ______________________________________________ v. 6

Peter and John realized

God’s ______________________________ - His ability to give.

God’s ______________________________ - His willingness to give.

God’s ______________________________ - His reason to give.

There is not a significant event since creation that God has brought to pass without the assistance of man.

Partnership God ________________________

Man ________________________

Partnership God is the _______________________________

Man is the _______________________________

Partnership God ________________________

Man ________________________

We are in trouble when we feel …

1. ________________________ - We are the source and supply.

2. ________________________ - There is no source and supply.

7. ________________________________________ vs. 7-10

Giving contains a lot of faith in God.

8. _______________________________________ vs. 11-12

God gave through Peter and John because they were willing to give what they had. How about us?

Next time:

Accepting Responsibility as God’s Steward

FEBRUARY 11

“If God Owns It All. What am I Doing with it?

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The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Stewardship

Poverty Or Prosperity – Which Is Biblically Correct?

Scripture:

Mathew 6:24:

Notes:

Stewardship

The Missing Piece to Successful Living

Receiving Benefits as God’s Steward

JANUARY 21

“The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship” (Biblical Overview)

Finding Balance as God’s Steward

JANUARY 28

“Poverty or Prosperity—Which is Biblically Correct?”

Becoming Partners as God’s Steward

FEBRUARY 4

“One Plus One = ?”

Accepting Responsibility as God’s Steward

FEBRUARY 11

“If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?”

Poverty Or Prosperity – Which Is Biblically Correct?

January 28, 2024

Matthew 6:24

I John 2:15:

“Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

III John 2

“Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.”

“Serve” --

“Master” --

Three words describe the owner/slave relationship:

_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

No test of our true character is more conclusive than how we spend our time and our money.

The __________ and the _________= Reflections of our priorities.

_________________________-- The theory that physical well-being and worldly possessions constitute the highest value and greatest good in life.

RANGE OF THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES OF PROSPERITY

I_______________________I_______________________I

Poverty Theology Stewardship Theology Prosperity Theology

Observations:

________________________________________
________________________________________

THREE PERSPECTIVES CONTRASTED

POVERTY PROSPERITY STEWARDSHIP

The Problems with a Poverty Theology:

__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________

The Problems with a Prosperity Theology:

__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________

| The difference between seed planting and tithing:Tithing is ____________________________________________Seed planting is _______________________________________Tithing deals with what you _____________________________Seed planting deals with what you ________________________Financially blessed Christians often fall for one or more of these errors.1. ______________________________________________

______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________

Am I faithful to God in my … Time? ______________ Talents? ______________ Tithe? ______________ |

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The Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI
Preacher: Bruce Wilson
Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos
Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier
Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley.
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Songs: CCLI #2228009
That’s the title of an old song whose lyrics go like this: “I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more, But the master of the sea, Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, Now safe am I” I was reminded of that song as I was reading from the Book of Job – chapters 23-24. Take the time to read through these two chapters—they're magnificent! Job's first theme seems to be, "I am unable to locate the presence of God, but I trust You, Lord." I find that coming through loud and clear in the first twelve verses of chapter 23. It seems that Job has a courtroom in mind. "I wish I knew the bench on which Almighty God sits. I wish I knew where I could locate Him. Some place—anyplace—on this earth that I could get to Him." There is a wonderful truth in these words, that reveal a truly remarkable thing about our God. When we stop running and rebelling. When we finally surrender our will to His. When we turn around and come to Him just as we are, we never hear Him shout, "Shame on you!" God hears our pleading, our feelings of need, and He is quick to respond, "I forgive you. I love you. I understand you. I'm here; I commend you for facing the truth." Notice how Job refers to the Lord's response: “Would He contend with me by the greatness of His power? No, surely He would pay attention to me. There the upright would reason with Him; And I would be delivered forever from my Judge.” (Job 23:6–7) All of God's people need to learn this valuable truth from our God. When people come, open and vulnerable with their confession, there is one appropriate three-word response: “I forgive you.” They don't need to be put on the spot or shamed because they failed. They need the assurance of forgiveness. Job asks, "Would He contend with me?" Then he answers himself, "He would not contend with me, even though He's much more powerful. He would pay attention to me. I could reason with Him, and I would be delivered forever from my Judge." How wonderful is that? If someone confesses wrong, there’s one appropriate response: I forgive you

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Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos
Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier
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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon: Rooted
Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Matthew 13:1-23, John 10:10-11
Notes:
Bottom Line: "Roots are the Difference Between Life and Death"
Synopsis: "Plainfield Christian Church is committed to helping people become "firmly rooted"
and be built up in Christ. Jesus shared a parable in Matthew 13 which highlights the importance
of roots in a believer's life. From the smallest blade of grass to the tallest oak, roots are vital for
life. In the same way, roots are necessary for Christian maturity. Three great ways to grow are to
get rooted in Community, Scripture and Service this year."

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Sermon: Angels: A Song of Peace

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14Notes:
First phrase - what this good news means for God. Second phrase - what it means for all of us.
Peace from our past
Peace in the present
Our world does promise peace in a number of ways.
A. With Drugs
B. Financial Security
C. Independence
Peace for the future
If you want to know what’s wrong with the world today, look in the mirror!
There is such a thing as peace on earth and goodwill toward men. It comes when Jesus Christ
comes into a life.

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Sermon:
“The Songs of Christmas” Anna’s Song
Scripture: Luke 2:36-38Notes:

1. THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS: REDEMPTION

Redemption literally means to “buy something back.”
The purpose of Christmas was for God to come into the world and pay the price for sin.

2. THE EXPECTATION OF CHRISTMAS: HOPE

3. THE RESULT OF CHRISTMAS: WITNESS

Christmas will be merriment without joy, glitter without the inner sparkle of the soul, frenzy
without lasting satisfaction.

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Sermon: Zechariah's Song Luke 1:67-80
The theme is not hard to find. Verse 68 and verse 78.
It is the word “come.” It means “to visit personally.”
That could only mean one thing: The Messiah is on the way!
The long wait is over! God has visited His people!
Five specific facts about the Divine Visitation.
1. Christ’s coming provides salvation. A. Redemption: Verse 68 B. Salvation: Verse 69 C. Rescue: Verses 71 & 74 D. Forgiveness: Verse 77
2. Christ’s coming fulfills prophecy Three things about the promise of the Messiah: A. It was promised by the prophets. Verse 70 B. It was cherished by the fathers. Verse 72 C. It was guaranteed by the oath to Abraham. Verse 72-73
3. Christ’s coming gives us purpose. Verses 74-75
4. Christ’s coming will be prepared by John. Verses 76-77 Three specific predictions about John’s future:
1. You will be a prophet of God.
2. You will prepare the way of the Lord.
3. You will proclaim the knowledge of salvation by preaching the forgiveness of sins.
5. Christ’s coming brings blessings. Three great blessings that the coming of Christ brings
1. It is Light to those who are in darkness. Verse 78
2. It is Pardon to those condemned to death. Verse 79
3. It is Guidance to those who have lost their way. This is the difference that Jesus Christ makes.
A. He has come to save His people
B. He has come to release them from their fears
C. He has come to forgive their sins
D. He has come to guide them on the path of peace
Some Crucial Questions:
1. Do you believe it really happened?
2. Do you believe He came with you in mind?
3. Have you ever entered into the things Zechariah talked about?

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Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Josh Antonopulos

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Thanksgiving Sermon

Thanksgiving Every Day

Scripture:

Romans 8:31-39

Isaiah 54:17

Notes:

Three things we can be thankful for personally every day.

1. I Am Thankful Every Day That God Stands For Me.

''Who?'' - nobody can be against us.

''What?'' - nothing can be against us.

''When?'' - never can anything be against us.

''Where?'' - nowhere can anything be against us.

God plus one equals a majority.

Joseph learned that lesson in prison.

Job learned that lesson in trouble.

Joshua learned that lesson at Jericho.

Jonah learned that lesson in the belly of a fish.

David learned that lesson against Goliath.

Daniel learned that lesson in the lion's den.

Elijah learned that lesson on Mt. Carmel.

Moses learned that lesson at the Red Sea.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego learned that lesson in the fiery furnace.

Paul and Peter learned that lesson in prison.

2. I Am Thankful Every Day That God Stands With Me

3. I Am Thankful Every Day That God Stands By Me

This passage begins with no condemnation and it ends with no separation.

The mathematics involved in salvation.

1. Added grace.

2. Subtracted sin.

3. Multiplied forgiveness.

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The Chronological Life of Christ #164

The Final Week

Why Christian Unity Matters

Scripture:

John 17:20-26

Matthew 17:1-8

Ephesians 4:24, 29-30

Notes:

We are Undenominational. Their plea was and still should be – we don't claim to be the only Christians. We just want to be Christians only.

1. It Is The Desire Of The Savior.

2. It's The Delight Of The Saints.

3. It's The Dread Of Satan.

What Is The Basis Of Our Unity? Jesus Only

Someone has said that there are only two kinds of speakers: those who have something to say; and those who have to say something!

1. It is Jesus only in creation.

2. It is Jesus only in redemption.

3. It is Jesus only in the Bible

4. It is Jesus only in prophecy.

The Old Testament message was Jesus Is Coming.

The Gospels message was Jesus Has Come.

From Acts to Revelation the message is Jesus Is Coming Again!

5. It is Jesus only in the church.

Unity begins in the heart but continues in our habits.

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The Chronological Life of Christ #163

The Final Week

A Look Into the Heart Of Jesus

Scripture:

John 17:1-5

Notes:

A magnificent example of the need for prayer

1. Who controls all things

2. Who is the ruler over all things,

3. Who is sovereign over all things

4. Who knows all things

The gospels tell us that He prayed

1. At the grave of Lazarus,

2. At Gethsemane

3. At the cross

What hour?

Two eternities were about to meet: eternity past and eternity future, and they would meet at the cross.

1. When all prophecies of salvation were fulfilled, 2. When all promises of salvation were fulfilled,

3. When all the specific prophecies of Messiah were fulfilled,

4. When all the types and all the symbols were fulfilled.

5. Triumph over the prince of this world.

6. Dismissing the old and ushering in the new.

A. To blot out the power of the curse,

B. To reconcile sinners to God,

C. To illuminate the obscured spiritual kingdom.

He means:

1. The Cross; and, subsequently,

2. The Resurrection; and, subsequently,

3. The Ascension; and, subsequently,

4. The Coronation.

A. The most tragic outcome possible

B. The most triumphant outcome possible

A. They thought was all shame,

B. The Lord knew was all glory.

A. They saw tragedy

B. Jesus saw triumph

Jesus Requested a Reunion with the Father

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The Chronological Life of Christ #162
The Final Week

The Hope That Overcomes the World

Scripture:

John 16:23-33

Notes:

While He has been with them, they have had

1. Someone to love them.

2. Someone to believe in,

3.Who has delivered them from every issue

4. Provided everything they need.

He has filled their lives with hope.

Why are they going to hate you?

1. They hate Me.

2. You’re not part of the world’s system

3. They don’t know God

There are three things people need.

1. They need love

2. They need someone to trust

3. They need hope.

A. Peace is the absence of anxiety.

B. Joy is the cheerfulness in spite of trouble.

These things – Everything He said to them.

Jesus spoke about being:

A. The light.

B. Water.

C. Bread.

D. Temple as His body.

E. Eating His flesh and

F. Drinking His blood.

An hour is coming.– When the Holy Spirit is sent.

In that day. – After the crucifixion

1. Love – Why does all of this come to us?Because God loves us.

2. Faith – You believe the gospel

3. Hope – I have overcome the world.”

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The Chronological Life of Christ #161

The Final Week

Turning Sorrow Into Joy

Scripture:

John 16:16-24; Hebrews 12:1-3.

Notes:

Some things are hard to grasp.

1. A Strange Prediction (verses 16-20)

A. An interesting comment (16)

B. An initial confusion (17-19)

They don’t know everything. And they fail to trust the One who knows all things.

They don’t hold the future. And they fail to entrust theirs to the One who does.

C. An incredible consolation (20)

2. A simple parable (21-22)

A. The pressure that will crush you (21a)

B. The perspective that will change you (21b)

C. The promise that will comfort you (22)

Some things are hard to grasp.

1. A Strange Prediction (verses 16-20)

A. An interesting comment (16)

B. An initial confusion (17-19)

They don’t know everything. And they fail to trust the One who knows all things.

They don’t hold the future. And they fail to entrust theirs to the One who does.

C. An incredible consolation (20)

2. A simple parable (21-22)

A. The pressure that will crush you (21a)

B. The perspective that will change you (21b)

C. The promise that will comfort you (22)

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The Chronological Life of Christ #160

The Final Week

What The Spirit Comes To Do

Scripture:

John 16:5-15
Colossians 1:18
John 3:18
John 1:9
Hebrews 12:22-24
1 Peter 1:1-2
John 12:31

Notes:

Important Information About The Holy Spirit.

I. He Comes to Continue the Work of Jesus

A. For your good Verses 5-7a

B. To Glorify Jesus

II. He Comes to Convict the World John 16:8

1. Sin Verse 9

2. Righteousness Verse 10

1. He changed what I am

2. He forgave what I did

3. It provides what you need.

Mercy is God not giving me what I deserve,

Grace is God giving me what I don't deserve.

III. He Comes To Lead Into Truth John 16:13

1. Judgment Verse 13

Sin can't win and God can't fail

Love is stronger than hate.

Truth is stronger than error.

Righteousness is stronger than sin.

And the Gospel that changes lives is all about Jesus

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The Chronological Life of Christ #159

The Final Week

Hated By The World

Scripture:

John 15:18-16:4
John 3:19
Hebrews 11:3
1 Peter 2:9
2 Corinthians 6:17

Notes:

Fellowship with Jesus will inevitably lead to three things:

bearing fruit,
loving people,
and persecution.

The World Will Hate You

Jesus did nothing wrong, so why would anyone hate Him?

1. Jesus changed the status quo.

2. Jesus was a light shining in the darkness

3. Jesus was a threat

What does the Holy Spirit do for us?

1. Ability to serve faithfully,

2. Make progress in holiness,

3. Gives us wisdom and insight

Whatever negative things come into our lives – they didn’t take God by surprise.

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Back To Church Sunday

The Church Triumphant

Scripture:

Matthew 16:13-17;

Romans 10:9-10;

Matthew 10:32-33

Notes:

The Saving Confession Of The Church.

You must believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.

It was a personal conviction about Christ.
It was a personal confession of Christ.
It was a personal conversion.

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Sermon: The Chronological Life of Christ #157 The Final Week In Jesus Name
Scripture: John 14:8-14; Hebrews 10:19-20; Philippians 2:9-11; Acts 4:12
Notes:
I. What it doesn’t mean
II. The importance of names in the Bible First, names in the Bible often represent the character of a person. Lord means Master, Jesus means Savior, and Christ means the Anointed One sent from God. Second, names also represent authority Third, names represent a person’s reputation
III. What it means to pray “In Jesus’ Name”
1. you are confessing your faith that Jesus Christ is the only way to God.
2. you are acknowledging that His name is the supreme name in the universe.
3. you are admitting there is no power to answer your prayers in any other name, including your own.
4. you are submitting your will to His will because He knows what is best.
5. you are asking that God’s reputation be enhanced through the answer to your prayer.
6. you are asking that everything you ask for be consistent with God’s character, God’s will, and God’s Word.
IV. What Difference Should It Make?
1. It should fill our prayers with praise.
2. It should drive us back to the Word.
3. It should deepen our sense of total dependence on Christ.
4. It should cause us to ask, “Lord, what do you want to do in this situation?”
5. It should cause us to pray more for God’s glory and less for our own gratification.

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The Chronological Life of Christ #155

The Final Week

Comfort For Troubled Hearts

Scripture:

John 14:1-6; John 6:37

Notes:

Five Things Happen That Rock Their World.

1. Reversal.

2. Betrayal.

3. Departure.

4. Commandment.

5. Denial.

Jesus Gives Us At Least Four Assurances

1. Peace Verse 1.

2. Place Verses 2,3a

3. Promise Verse 3.

4. Plan Verses 4-6.

We are not saved by a principle or a force but by a person.

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The Chronological Life of Christ #155

The Final Week

Failure Is Not Final

Scripture:

Matthew 26:31-35; Luke 22:31-34

Notes:

I. Satan’s Desire

Satan was determined to bring Peter down.

Satan can only do what God permits him to do.

Satan goes after spiritual leaders.

II. Christ’s Prayer

1. Christ knew in advance everything that Peter was about to do.

2. Christ’s response is to pray for Peter.

3. Christ prays that Peter would not lose his faith.

III. Peter’s Recovery

1. He never criticized him

2. He never gave up on him.

His guilt was turned into grace; his shame into sympathy; his failure into faithfulness.

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Sermon: The Chronological Life of Christ #154 The Final Week The Lord’s Supper
Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29
Notes: The purpose of this meal was not to eat food, but to establish a memorial.
This meal was not primarily for the body; it was primarily for the memory.
I. Never Forget The Love God Has For Us Galileans celebrated on Thursday because they marked the Passover day from sunrise to sunrise. Judeans celebrated on Friday because they marked the Passover from sunset to sunset. This day was a graphic reminder of how terrible sin is, and how much God loves His people.
II. Never Forget The Life Christ Gave For Us
• The Passover Table would be set with the Seder Plate containing:
• Karpas – a green vegetable (usually parsley) dipped in salt water near the beginning of the meal symbolizing spring and rebirth
• Haroset – a mixture of chopped apples, nuts, wine, and spices symbolizing the mortar the slaves had to make for the bricks in Egypt
• Maror – the bitter herbs (usually horseradish) to symbolize the bitterness of slavery
• Beitzah – roasted eggs to symbolize the festival of sacrifice
• Zeroa – a roasted bone, usually a shank bone to represent the roasted lamb
• Salt Water as a symbol of the tears of slavery
• Beside the Seder plate would be Matzot: three pieces of unleavened bread in a Matzah Cover with 3 compartments.
The Passover meal included four cups, each of which stood for one line from Exodus 6:6-7.
The Cup of Sanctification —- “I will bring you out”
The Cup of Deliverance/Plagues/Judgment —- “I will deliver you”
The Cup of Redemption/Blessing —- “I will redeem you”
The Cup of Praise/Hope/Kingdom/Salvation/Restoration —- “I will take you for My people”

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The Chronological Life of Christ #153

The Final Week

Love and Betrayal

Scripture:

John 13:18-30; Matthew 26:14, 15; 2 Corinthians 7:10

Luke 22:34; Matthew 28:20

Notes:

1. He Heard Christ's Words.

2. Judas Saw Christ's Miracles.

3. He Saw Christ Save Others.

4. He Did Christ's Work

The Source of the Traitor’s Betrayal:

A Taste For A Secret Sin.

The Traitor’s Tragic Mistake:

He Failed To Repent

Lessons from a Traitor:

Nearness to the sacred is no guarantee of spirituality

(1 Corinthians 10:12)

Participation in sin does not end in satisfaction.

(Galatians 6:8)

Feelings of remorse are not sufficient to receive forgiveness.

(Luke 13:3)

Jesus’ resurrection provides hope regardless of your present despair.

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The Chronological Life of Christ #152

The Final Week

Washing Dirty Feet

Scripture:

John 13:1-20

Philippians 2:3-4

Philippians 4:19

Luke 22:24-26

1 John 1:8-10

Notes:

God desires two things from His followers:

#1 – A surrendered heart.

#2 – A servant spirit.

Three Steps:

I. See Opportunities

They were looking in a mirror.

Jesus was looking through a mirror.

They were focused on themselves.

He was focused on them.

They were looking out for number 1.

He was looking out for numbers 1-12.

See it not as a problem, but as an opportunity.

II. Serve Others

He was not saying do the same thing.

He was saying think the same way.

III. Surrender Ourselves

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Notes:
How can we respond when we face fear, resistance, and uncertainty when it comes to telling others about Jesus?
In the Bible physical healing was a sign of Spiritual healing.
Maybe we’re not seeing miracles anymore because we’re not asking for them.
When fear rises and resistance comes, are you going To believe in Jesus?
What was the first church’s response to resistance? Prayer.
Prayer is our way of connecting with God.
Pray the Bible.
Ask God to give you strength, courage, and wisdom during times of resistance.

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Notes:
1. Her work was A Misunderstood Work.
A. Jesus will defend you.
B. It is their problem.
C. I doubt that Mary heard it.
We Measure Waste By Worth.
2. It was A Meager Work.
3. It was A Mighty Work.
4. It was A Meaningful Work.
5. It was A Memorable Work.
The Bible says there's coming a day of judgment. And we are all going to go through that day. The difference is that for some of us it will be a day of condemnation, and for others of us it will be a day of commendation.

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Sermon: The Chronological Life of Christ #150 The Final Week Judgement Day Surprises
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 John 1:11
Notes:
First, There’s The Judgment. Verse 31.
When He came the first time, there was little glory to be seen.
Over His first coming, write the world HUMILITY
Over His Second Coming write the word GLORY
When He finally returns, every eye will see Him
Secondly, The Surprising Separation Verses 32-33.
We sort all types of things. Laundry, boys and girls, candy, weeds from vegetables, money.
Sheep to the right, goats to the left. This judgment is a public separation of the two groups of people
Thirdly, The Surprising Standard.
The blessed are where they are because of what they had done for Jesus.
There is real judgment for those who reject God and His ways.
This verse conclusively refutes two contemporary heresies, universalism and annihilationism.
Universalism is the belief that in the end everyone, everywhere will be saved.
Annihilationism, as its name suggests, is the belief that the unsaved do not suffer eternal punishment but are simply destroyed by God.
Fourthly, there is one more surprise in the parable.
Neither the sheep nor the goats, the blessed on the right nor the cursed on the left, had any idea that what they had being doing had eternal consequences.

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The Chronological Life of Christ #149

The Final Week

Use It or Lose It

Scripture:

Matthew 25:14-30

Titus 2:11-14

1 Peter 4:7-11

Notes:

The first parable tells us how to get ready.

The second tells us what to do until Jesus comes.

Act I describes the departure.

Act II, the owner calls for an accounting.

The first answer is – something!

The second answer is – it all depends

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The Chronological Life of Christ #146

Ready and Waiting

Scripture:

Mark 13:1-37

Notes:

This chapter is about discipleship. Jesus isn't making 'end time' experts. He's making present time disciples.

Four Ways All Disciples Of Every Generation Are To Live:

1. We must live with DISCERNMENT.

Discernment is the ability to think biblically and accurately to determine right from wrong and truth from error.

A. Spiritual DECEPTION.

B. Typical DISASTERS.

Jesus isn't saying these disasters are the signs of His coming. Jesus is saying these disasters are signs He's telling the truth.

2. We must live with COURAGE.

3. We must live with EXPECTATION.

4. We must live with VIGILANCE.

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The Chronological Life of Christ #145

The Final Week

Final Exams #4: How Can the Christ Be David’s Son?

Scripture:

Matthew 22:41-46; John 8:46; I Peter 2:22; I John 3:5

Luke 23:41; Revelation 1:18; Exodus 15:26;

Psalm 103:2-3; Mark 2:4-12; John 8:56-59;

Exodus 3:14; John 20:27-28

Notes:

1. Mary is a liar

2. The Bible is a farce

Four reasons I believe that the answer to the question:
"Whose Son is He?"

"the Son of God."

I. His Sinless Walk

II. His Sovereign Work

A. He Exercised Divine Power

1. Jesus had power over death.

2. He also had power over disease.

3. Jesus had power to forgive sins.

B. He Exercised Divine Perception

III. His Self Witness

1. Jesus Himself claimed to be God.

IV. His Supreme Worship

1. Only God should be worshiped.

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The April 30, 2023 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI
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Sermon: The Chronological Life of Christ #143: The Final Week Final Exams #2: Sadducees and Heavenly Relations
Scripture: Mark 12:18-27
Notes:
1. The Religious Antagonists Verse 18 Sadducees were another priestly group of Jews who were more conservative in their theology than the Pharisees, yet more liberal in their politics. Sadducees say there is no resurrection. They didn't believe in the immortality of the soul. They didn't believe in life after death. They didn't believe in a final judgment before God. They didn't believe in a supernatural world. They completely rejected the existence of angels and demons, or heaven and hell. They only believed the first five books of the Old Testament written by Moses called the Pentateuch.
2. The Ridiculous Argument Verses 19-23. They attempt to trap the Son of God with the Word of God. 3. The Reliable Answer Verses 24-27 A. Jesus says: You are wrong about GOD Verse 24 B. Jesus says: You are wrong about MARRIAGE. Verse 25. Notice carefully that we DO NOT become angels when we die. How will we be like the angels? 1. Like angels, our entire existence will be defined by our worship of and service to God. 2. Like angels, there will be no possibility of death.
3. Like angels, we will not be married. C. Jesus says: You are wrong about the RESURRECTION. Verses 26-27 Not, “I was the God of your father,” But, “I am the God of your father.”

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The April 23, 2023 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

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Sermon:

Living Out Our Commission

Guest Preacher: Tim St. Louis, Camp Director, Rock Lake Christian Assembly.

Scripture:

Matthew 28:18-20

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Matthew 22:37-40

Notes:

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The Chronological Life of Christ #142

The Final Week

Final Exams #1 Herodians & Taxes

Scripture:

Mark 12:13-17; Philippians 3:20; Luke 23:1-2

Notes:

1. THE AWKWARD ALLIANCE.

The Pharisee's and the Herodians agreed about nothing and fought about everything.

1. The Herodians saw the Pharisee's as religious fanatics. The Pharisees saw the Herodians as secular pagans.

2. The Herodians were pro-Herod, therefore pro-taxes. The Pharisee's were anti-Herod, therefore anti-taxes.

2. THE INSINCERE APPROACH.

A. They first come at Jesus under the cloak of flattery.

3. THE BRILLIANT ANSWER.

A. They want Jesus to say something careless, but He says something flawless.

God-Given Responsibilities to the Government.

A. OBEY. Romans 13:1-5

B. PAY. Romans 13:6-7

C. PRAY. 1 Timothy 2:1-3

We can do more than pray after we have prayed, but we can do no more than pray until we have prayed.

Certain people might not deserve our praise. But they certainly need our prayers.

D. HONOR. 1 Peter 2:13-17

While not every ruler is anointed by God; every ruler is appointed by God.

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The April 9, 2023 Resurrection Sunday Cantata and Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI
Preacher: Bruce Wilson Youth
Minister: Brady Jester Children’s
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Sermon: Metaphors of the Messiah series # 6 I Am the Resurrection
Scripture: John 20:1, 11-13
Notes: PCC Adult Choir Cantata – “Jesus the Undefeated One”
Sermon:
The miracle worker. The blind eye, deaf ear, lame limb, Healer. The Teacher of truth, the Prince of power, laid still in a cold, dark tomb.
The disciples were fearful, the women were weeping, and the earth was sorrowful.
We have those periods of darkness, don’t we? We have those “dark nights of the soul,”
The thick and dreadful darkness of doubt.
God didn’t send Jesus to this earth because we needed a miracle worker.
We needed a Savior
One that could die and rise again...
One that was victorious over death, hell and the grave.
And that’s good news today, because it doesn’t matter what the devil has done, what the doctor has said, what the circumstances in life are saying to you.

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The 04 02, 2023 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI
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Sermon: Palm Sunday The King Is Coming
Scripture:
Mark 11:1-11
Notes:
1. The story of the Triumphal Entry is only the second event of the life of Jesus to be recorded in all four Gospels.
2. Jesus is in complete control of everything that happens on Palm Sunday.
1. He will come as a gentle king riding on a donkey.
2. He will come as a righteous king bringing salvation to His people. I am your King, but I am not the King you were expecting!” The waving of palm branches – was equivalent to a ticker tape parade. First they cried out “Hosanna! Hosanna! Hosanna!” Second they said, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.”

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The March 26, 2023 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Metaphors of the Messiah series # 5
The Vine and the Fruit

Scripture:

John 15:1-11

Notes:

He indicates there are two kinds of branches.

A. Fruitless branches

B. Fruitful branches.

1. The first work of the Father is to totally remove fruitless branches.

2. The second work of the Father, is to prune the fruit-bearing branches.

What exactly is this fruit God is expecting from us?

1. Christ-likeness

A. God is not looking for our happiness, but our wholeness (what we used to call "holiness")

B. Not busyness but beauty

C. Not sadness but serenity.

Four Marvelous Evidences Of Fruit.

1. The impact of answered prayer

2. A life of glorifying witness

3. The gift of His love

4. My joy may be in you

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The May 29th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Memorial Day Sermon

Scripture:

Hebrews 12:1

Notes:

Three things we can do as we remember the blessings and mercies of God.

I. GIVE THANKS

II. RESOLVE TO WALK IN GOD’S WAYS

III. TEACH OUR CHILDREN

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The May 22, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Title:

The Chronological Life of Christ #120

The Later Perean Ministry

Five Minutes After Death

Scripture:

Luke 16:19-31

Notes:

Now the only thing these two men had in common was the fact that God made both of them.

Prov. 22:2

I. They Were Divided By Decision

God does not put a premium on poverty nor does He put a penalty on plenty. It is no vice to be rich and it is no virtue to be poor.

God does not want anything you have - God wants everything you are.

II. They Were Divided By Death

The beggar died and was ''carried'' but when the rich man died he was ''buried''.

III. They Were Divided By Destiny

1. A Place of Unbearable Pain

2. A Place of Unsatisfied Passion

You will be consumed by the desire to escape the torment.

3. A Place of Unanswered Prayer

In Heaven prayer is not needed, in Hell prayer is not heeded.

Salvation will never be found in a miracle, it will be found in a message, the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

4. A Place of Unending Pity.

A highway from Earth to Heaven. It's the way of the Cross that leads home.

There is a highway from Earth to Hell. Jesus called it the broad way.

But there is no highway which runs from Hell to Heaven. “It’s appointed unto man once to die, and after this the judgment.” (Hebrews 9:27)

5. A Place of Hopelessness

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The May 15th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #119

The Later Perean Ministry

The Dishonest But Clever Steward

Scripture:

Luke 16:1-13

Notes:

I. A Corrupt Steward

A. A Sacred Responsibility

We are stewards of everything and owners of nothing.

B. A Solemn Accountability

One day you, too, will undergo a spiritual audit of your life.

II. A Clever Strategy

He made these debtors happy, and forced the manager to be honest.

III. A Confirming Statement

The master did not commend the steward so much for what he did, but for why he did it.

"He is no fool who gives that which he cannot keep, in order to gain that which he cannot lose."

IV. A Clear Statement

A. The Ministry Of Money

B. The Majesty Of Money

You see, money in and of itself is a little thing. But the way you secure it and the way you save it and the way you spend it reveals big things about you.

Remember three things about money.

1. Money is a teacher.

2. Money is a thermometer.

3. Money is also a tempter.

C. The Mastery Of Money

This is not a matter of advisability. Jesus did not say you should not serve two masters.

It is not even a matter of accountability. Jesus did not say you must not serve two masters.

This is a matter of impossibility. You cannot serve two masters

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The May 8th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Mother’s Day 2022

Having Faith In A Faithful God

Scripture:

Psalm 23

Notes:

Two Questions to think through...

- What is Faith?

- How Can I Grow My Faith?

“Psalm 23 isn’t simply a Psalm for funerals, but a Psalm

for everyday life” - Christopher J.H. Wright

- Faith IS NOT blind optimism

- Faith is unwavering trust in the person, character, and work of Jesus Christ.

How can we grow our faith in God?

1) Put your trust in the good Shepherd.

Are you going to give Jesus your hand and let him lead you?

2) Know that God is with you.

Is simply having Jesus enough for you?

3) Come to the table.

Forever starts now.

Why should we put our unwavering trust in a

faithful God?

We are continuing the legacy of faith in a faithful God.

Take Home Questions

**- What had the biggest impact on you from this morning’s service?

The music? Communion? The message?**

- What has been the biggest challenge keeping you from

putting your unwavering trust in God?

- Read Psalm 23. Which verse sticks out to you the most?

Why?

- Who is someone close to you that you can share your

faith in Jesus with?

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The May 1st, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

**The Chronological Life of Christ #118

The Later Perean Ministry

Seeing the World Through the Eyes of Christ**

Scripture:

Luke 15

Notes:

Now Jesus is answering the question why He keeps company with publicans and sinners.

Jesus in this parable gives a picture of the sinfulness of man.

1. The Weakness Of Man Without God.

A. A sheep is dumb

B. A sheep is dependent.

C. A sheep is defenseless.

2. The Worthlessness Of Man Without God.

A coin is meant to be spent, it is meant to be treasured, it is meant to be valued but not to be lost.

3. The Wretchedness Of Man Without God.

A. There is depression

B. There is degradation

He had been a son in the father's house, now he's a slave in the far country.

C. There is a dissatisfaction

Jesus in this parable gives a picture of the saving nature of God.

There were three who were in the business of restoring and bringing back.

1. The seeking shepherd represents God, the Lord Jesus.

It is His nature to rescue lost sinners

2. That weeping woman who went after the lost coin. She is a picture of God, the Holy Spirit.

It's the nature of the Spirit to reveal

3. That faithful father receiving the lost son is a picture of God the Father.

It is the nature of God to receive

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The April 24th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon: The Chronological Life of Christ #117 The Later Perean Ministry Counting the Cost of Discipleship

Scripture:

Luke 14:25-35;

Matthew 10:37;

Mark 10:29-30.

Notes:

Sacrifice involves four key actions.

I. There Is A Decision That Must Be Determined. The same Jesus, who tells us to love our enemies, would certainly not turn around and tell us to hate our families.

II. There Is A Price That Must Be Paid. If you're not willing to die to yourself, to your ambitions, your goals, your desires, and surrender your life totally to Him you cannot be His disciple.

III. There Is A Cost That Must Be Counted. The Christian life is like a strong tower. It is to be a tower of work a tower of worship, a tower of witness, and a tower of warfare. IV. There Is A Reward That Will Be Reaped

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The April 17th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Deeper Meaning of the Cross Series #7

The Torn Curtain

What the Cross Meant to the Temple

Scripture:

Matthew 27:47-54; Hebrews 10:19-20; John 6:37.

Notes:

Two Houses Of Worship:

1. A portable house, the Tabernacle

2. A permanent house, the Temple

For New Testament believers, our symbol is the cross. But for those Old Testament believers their symbol was a curtain.

A Barrier Removed:

Everything about the Jewish temple reminded people to stay away.

The Holy of Holies. The very center of Jewish worship took place in that small area.

Only God could tear apart a curtain like that.

A Road Opened:

The curtain which said, “Stay out” was replaced by Christ who says, “Come in!”

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The April 10th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Deeper Meaning of the Cross Series # 6

Worthy Is the Lamb:

What the Cross Means To Heaven

Scripture:

Revelation 5:1-4

Notes:

Heaven is the heart’s true home.

The place: The throne room of heaven.

The time: Sometime in eternity.

The setting: A magnificent throne and a mysterious scroll.

Four Areas Which Would Make No Sense To Us If It Were Not For Jesus.

1. THE SEALED BIBLE

Without any knowledge of Jesus, I suggest that the Old Testament would mean very little to us.

Here are prophecies fulfilled in the life and death and resurrection of Jesus.

2. THE SEAL OF NATURE

We look at nature and realize that things must die before they can live again.

3. THE SEAL OF HISTORY

4. THE SEAL OF YOUR LIFE & MINE

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The April 3, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Deeper Meaning of the Cross Series # 5

The Fool on the Hill:

What the Cross Means to the World

Scripture:

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Notes:

The Sign:

Buddhist it is the lotus flower.

Judaism has the Star of David

Islam the crescent

Communists were known for the hammer and the sickle

Nazis for the swastika

Democrats have the donkey

Republicans the elephant.

By the time of Emperor Constantine, the cross had become well-established as “the sign” of the Christian faith.

To the world the cross is a symbol of shame; to those who believe it is a symbol of salvation.

I. The World is Offended by the Cross.

Some people have called Christianity a “slaughterhouse religion.”

II. The World is Judged by the Cross.

The cross strikes at the heart of human pride.

One thief saved – that none would despair.

One thief lost – that none would presume.

III. The World is Saved by the Cross.

It meant lifting up the symbol of the very thing that was killing them.

When God looks down on me, He only sees the Lamb (Christ) and declares me righteous.

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The March 27th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Deeper Meaning of the Cross Series #4

Our Crucified God:

What the Cross Means to the Church

Scripture:

Galatians 6:14

Notes:

Acts 20:28. Paul lays out the responsibilities of a church’s elders:

(1) constant self-examination

(2) congregational leading (overseeing)

(3) consistent feeding of God’s people

· The greatest Teacher to ever teach?

· The greatest Leader to ever lead?

· The greatest Healer to ever heal?

· The greatest Man to ever live?

Jesus wants His churches to remember Him for His cross, His shed blood, His broken body, His sacrificial death.

The cross is the heart of the gospel and the gospel is the reason for our existence.

The cross is essentially a confrontation with sin.

We must lift up the cross because it is the only message we have.

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The March 20th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Deeper Meaning of the Cross Series # 3

One Little Word Shall Fell Him – What the Cross Meant To Satan

Scripture:

Genesis 3:15; 1 John 3:8; Hebrews 2:14-15;

John 11:26; Colossians 2:14-15; John 12:31;

John 16:11; Revelation 20:10; Ephesians 6:10-17

Notes:

J.B.Phillips:

“Satan could not harm Him, for He came.

Satan could not halt Him, for He conquered.

Satan could not hinder Him, for He controls.”

What did the cross mean to Satan?

1. The Devil was Defeated on the Cross.

2. Death was Destroyed at the Cross.

3. Demons were Disarmed at the Cross.

4. Disciples are Delivered through the Cross.

At the cross Satan was disarmed, disgraced and defeated.

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The March 13th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Deeper Meaning of the Cross Series #2

He Became Sin For Us

What the Cross Meant to Christ

Scripture:

2 Corinthians 5:21; Mark 16:15; John 1:29; John 8:46;

Hebrews 4:15; Isaiah 53:12; Philippians 3:9

Notes:

This is one of the most magnificent verses in the Bible.

The church has been given one major task–to preach the gospel to every person on earth (Mark 16:15).

His Character: He had no sin.

A sinner could not pay for the sins of another sinner.

He is the only one about whom it can be truly said that He never sinned in word, in thought or in deed.

His Sacrifice: He became sin for us.
His Gift: We might become the righteousness of God.

He's holy, God charged sin to Him. We're sinful, God credits holiness to us.

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The March 6th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Deeper Meaning of the Cross Series

The Cross From God’s Point of View

Scripture:

Romans 3:24-31; 1 John 4:8; Psalm 11:5;

Psalm 5:4-5; 37:13, 20; 101:7; 119:119;

Isaiah 54; Jeremiah 16:19; Zechariah 2:11;

Notes:

What happened on the cross from God’s point of view?

The cross revealed God's righteousness.

How can I know God, how can I be forgiven by God, how can I be right with God?

If God did not punish sin – He would cease to be God.
The cross reveals God's consistency.

In the Old Testament, everyone looked forward to the cross of Christ.

In the New Testament, everyone looked back to the cross of Christ.

The cross confirms God's Law.

Putting Jesus Christ on the cross to pay the penalty for sin ought to show you how serious God is about His Law.

The cross exalts His grace.

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The February 27th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #116

The Later Perean Ministry

The Best Seat In The House

Scripture:

**Luke 14:1-14

Matthew 23:5-6**

Notes:

We are given a number of clues that something is up.

1. Invited into the home of a prominent Pharisee.

2. It takes place on a Sabbath.

3. There is a serious sick person in the room.

Verse 1 – watching Him closely.

Verse 2 – Yikes! Sick person alert!

Verse 4 – This is the power of God.

Verse 5 – He knew what they were thinking.

Verse 7 – He was watching them!

The “Best Seat” In Church Is On The Back Row!

1. The Best Seat in the House is the Last Seat.

2. The Best Seat in the House is the Least Desired Seat

3. The Best Seat in the House is the Learning/Serving Seat.

4. The Best Seat in the House is the Lord’s Seat.

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The February 20th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #115

The Later Perean Ministry

How Many Will Be Saved?

Scripture:

Luke 13:22-29

Notes:

How many will be saved? I can think of only four ways to answer the question raised in the title of this sermon:

Everyone will be saved.
No one will be saved.
Some will be saved, some will be lost.
There is no way to know.

# 1 is probably the most popular. People don’t want to believe that God would send anyone to hell.

# 2 is saying because there is no God, there can be no heaven, no hell, and thus no salvation for anyone.

# 3 is certainly correct in terms of what the Bible teaches. The most popular verse in the Bible, John 3:16, points to the two destinations, when it declares that those who believe “will not perish but have everlasting life.” So there you have it:

Some will perish.
Some will have everlasting life.

# 4 is the correct answer in terms of you or I answering that question. We personally, have no idea. In our text this morning, Jesus actually discusses this question.

Four Important Truths:

There is Only One Door to Heaven and it is Narrow Verses 22-23
Access to eternal life in heaven can only be gained when we have a personal relationship with God. Look at verses 24-27.
There are Only Two Doors Leading to Eternity Verses 28-30
Heaven’s Door is Open Now, But Someday it Will be Shut

What Does All Of This Mean for Us Today?

Because only God knows who is saved, we should be careful about speculating.
Because God’s heart is big, we can say that no one is beyond the reach of salvation.
Because God cannot be fooled, we must not fool ourselves.

Someone has said, there will be three surprises when we get to heaven:

First, we will be surprised that some people are there who we never expected to see in heaven.

Second, we will be surprised that some people are not there who we expected to see in heaven.

Third, the greatest surprise will be that we ourselves are there.

Because God wants people from every corner of the earth, we’ve got to go to every corner of the earth to fill up His banquet hall.

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The February 13th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #114

The Later Judean Ministry

Bent Out Shape

Scripture:

Luke 13:10-17

Notes:

The woman before us here, "whom Satan had bound," and whom Christ set at liberty, is a perfect example of how a sin-bound soul may enter into the freedom of God. She was:

**Bent Double. Verse 11.

This is a physical illustration of a spiritual disease. It is always Satan's business, wherever he can, to bow down the souls of men to the earth. They are so bound together by the love of the world that they cannot lift their faces to Heaven.**

**Helpless. Verse 12.

Nobody healed by Jesus needs therapy, nobody! Her healing was immediate.**

**Deputy dog. Verse 14.

“Hey! What’s the idea of doing miracles on the Sabbath? Don’t you know you’re not supposed to be healing God’s people on God’s day?**

**Delivered. Verse 15.

If you can untie your donkey, I can untie a child of God.**

Thankful. Verse 17. Jesus makes the difference.

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The February 6th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Notes:

The Chronological Life of Christ #113

The Later Judean Ministry

Repent or Perish

Luke 13:1-9

I. Appreciate The F___ Of Repentance

It is the c___ of the Old Testament

The c______ of the New Testament.

1. Repentance is more than just c_________ of sin.

2. Repentance is more than just c_________ of sin.

3. Repentance is more than just c_________ of sin.

II. Apply The F____ Of Repentance

It is a change that brings a change. Not only to be broken o___ your sin, but to be broken f____ your sin.

1. Not just r______, which makes you sorry for your sin.

2. Not just r_______, where you try to get away from your sin.

3. But r___________, where you become a new creature in the Lord Jesus Christ.

III. Appropriate The F____ Of Repentance

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The January 30th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier (Guest Preacher)

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Baby Sunday

Scripture:

Luke 1

Genesis

Exodus

Galatians 3:26-29

Notes:

We can trust that God has a plan for his children.

What will my child/children become?

God keeps his promises even when his timing is different than what we think it should be.

Peace with our children and as a family, although difficult, can be achieved

God has given each of our children different abilities and skills. God can use our children to do great things.

He can use both our protective instincts and the things we don’t have control of to shape our kids character and actions.

God can help our children overcome and learn from our mistakes. He can lead them to become amazing people.

God will call our children to be more than we have planned for them to be. He can do impossible things.

God’s grace is enough to covers our imperfect parenting.

Trust that God has a plan for his children.

Extra to read and reflect on:

The book of Genesis

Galatians 3:26-4:7

Take the sermon home with you:

Discuss with your family when its hard for you to trust God.

Parents share a time in your life when your plans didn’t work out but God’s plans did. What did you learn from that experience?

Reach out to another family this week and ask how you can pray for them. Remind them that they can always trust God for all things.

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The January 23rd, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

[Optional Series]

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Scripture:

**Matthew 22:36-38, Luke 6:38, Luke 16:10, Jeremiah 17:5-6, Jeremiah 17:7-8,

Genesis 7:5, Genesis 22:12, Joshua 5:1, 1 Samuel 17:37-39, Malachi 3: 10-12**

Notes:

“The man of pseudo-faith will fight for his verbal creed but refuse flatly to allow himself to get into a predicament where his future must depend upon that creed being true. He always provides himself with secondary ways of escape so he will have a way out if the roof caves in. What we need very badly these days is a company of Christians who are prepared to trust God as completely now as they know that they must do at the last day.”

– A. W. Tozer

Review:

T ake an Inventory.

R ecognize God as Your Source.

U nderstand God’s Principles

S urrender Everything To God.

T est God’s Promise.

Understand God’s Principles

1. The “Who’s in Charge” Principle

God is the owner – I am the manager.

2. The “Give and Grow” Principle

Practicing stewardship produces spiritual growth.

3. The “Do it Now” Principle

Stewardship deals with our present resources.

4. The “I’m in Debt” Principle

From the moment we are born…we are in debt.

5. The “Fountain of Youth” Principle

6. The “Who’s Number One” Principle.

God deserves the first of everything.

Matthew 22:36-38

7. The “Cheerful Attitude” Principle

Stewardship begins with loving, not giving.

We can give without loving, but we cannot love without giving.

Love asks how much can I give?

Legalism asks how little can I give?

8. The “Big Shovel” Principle.

You cannot outgive God. – Luke 6:38

9. The “River” Principle.

Our life is to be like a river, not a reservoir.

Five Outlets of Power

(1) Through our life - what we are

(2) Through our lips - what we say

(3) Through our ministry - what we do

(4) Through our money - what we give

(5) Through our prayer - what we claim in Jesus’ name.

We make a living by what we get, We make a life by what we give.

10. The “Who Has Who” Principle

Until God is in control of my life, I am out of control.

“Stewardship is more than the management of things – it’s the refusal to let things manage us.”

– James A. Lollis

Surrender Everything To God

“If I only had more…I would give more.”

How often we’ve all said that. St. Luke had something to say about such statements:

“He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much”

– (Luke 16:10)

What did Luke mean?

“If you aren’t giving sacrificially with what you have now, you won’t give sacrificially when you have more.”

Why? Because there is a spiritual principle at work in our lives. That principle has shown time and again that it’s not how much we have of the world that dictates our generosity toward God, but how much God has of us.

The Independent Person

This is what the Lord says;

“Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who depends on flesh for his strength and whose heart turns away from the Lord. He will be like a bush in the wastelands; he will not see prosperity when it comes. He will dwell in the parched places of the desert, in a salt land where no one lives.”

– (Jeremiah 17:5-6)

The Dependent Person

“But blessed is the man who trust in the Lord, whose confidence is in Him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

– (Jeremiah 17:7-8)

Test God’s Promises

Bible Characters That Passed The Trust Test

1. Noah Genesis 7:5 (Building the Ark)

2. Abraham Genesis 22:12 (Sacrifice of Isaac)

3. Joshua Joshua 5:1 (Crossing the Jordan)

4. David 1 Samuel 17:37-39

Observations:

• Noah trusted in God, not the familiar.

• Abraham trusted in God, not personal feelings.

• Joshua trusted in God, not methods.

• David trusted in God, not man’s armor.

Promises God Gives His Children When We Tithe:

Malachi 3

1. He will provide for us. (v.10)

In the area that I obey; God blesses.

In the area that I disobey; God disciplines.

2. He will protect us. (v.11)

3. Our lives will be attractive to others. (v.12)

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The January 16th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/

Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Stewardship Series # 3

The Trust Test (Part 1)

Scripture:

Proverbs 3:1-10

Notes:

Trust is the single most important factor in any relationship

Take Personal Inventory

Recognize God As Our Source

Understand God’s Principles

Surrender Everything To God

Test God’s Promises

Take An Inventory

“Look deep into my heart, God, and find out everything I am thinking. Don't let me follow evil ways, but lead me in the way that time has proven true.” (Psalm 139:23,24)

Observations:

1. Only God knows everything about us.

2. Only God can lead me correctly.

3. Taking inventory and trusting God begins with me.

Proverbs 3:5-10

Recognize God As Your Source.

You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers, as at this day. Deuteronomy 8:18

Understand God’s Principles

Three reasons Christians don’t give more to God:

1. they don’t think that they can give and meet their own needs.

2. they do not know how to give.

3. they don’t plan to give.

Stewardship Principles That Make A Difference

1. the “who’s in charge” principle. (Psalm 24:1)

2. the “give and grow” principle.

Practicing Stewardship Enables People to…

1) We find our spiritual gift through practicing stewardship.

2) It increases our faith.

3) We become spiritually sensitive.

4) We become fruitful to God’s Kingdom.

5) We receive a blessing from God.

6) We are a blessing to others

7) we make a lasting contribution to God

3. the “do it now” principle.

Stewardship Deals with our Present Resources

4. the “I’m in debt” principle.

From the Moment We Are Born..We Are in Debt.

Our indebtedness is two-fold..

1. To God.

2. To the previous generation

5. the “fountain of youth” principle.

We Live Forever Through Our Giving

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The January 9th, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Stewardship Series # 2

Can God Trust Me?

Scripture:

Luke 16:1-13

Notes:

Chapter 15: Wrong attitude about people

Chapter 16: Wrong attitude about wealth

The Bible and Money:

Jesus talked about money in 16 out of 38 parables.

1 out of 10 verses in the Gospels. There are 500 verses on prayer, less than 500 verses on faith, but over 2,000 verses on money and possessions.

1. The Accountability of the Foolish Steward

Reasons why I am accountable to God:

(1) He is the Owner

I am the manager

(2) The Owner has expectations of the manager.

Areas of Expectation:

A. Ourselves Romans 12:1

Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship.

B. Our possessions Luke 14:33

In the same way, any one of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.

C. Our time Ephesians 5:15-17

Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are

evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

D. Our gifts or our abilities. 1 Peter 4:10

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.

E. The Gospel, the Good News. 1 Thessalonians 2:4

On the contrary, we speak as men approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel.

2. The Assessment of the Foolish Steward (v3)

3. The Action of the Foolish Steward. (vs 4-7)

Lessons Learned from the Story:

1. You and I Are To Use Our Opportunities Wisely. Vs8,9

Jesus commended the man for his wise use of opportunity.

2. Trust Must Be Earned vs 10-12

The Big Question: Why would the Master give me more if I misused what I have?

3. Trust Can Be Measured vs 10-12

God measures my trustworthiness by how I manage

What He has given me at this present time.

4. Be Totally Devoted To God v13

You cannot be the slave of two masters. You will like one more than the other or be more loyal to one then to the other. You cannot serve God and money.

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The January 2nd, 2022 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Stewardship Series # 1

TRUST - THE KEY TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING

Scripture:

Proverbs 3:1-10

Notes:

The top two questions Christians ask:

1. "How can I know God’s will? "

2. "How can I be a success for God, others, and myself?”

Trust is the most important factor in...

Knowing God and His will for my life.

Growing His Kingdom and myself as a steward.

Proverbs 3:1-10 Observations:

1. The commands are all-inclusive.

2. The commands precede the promise.

3. The promises are conditional.

Stewardship Statements:

1. God is trustworthy. He is worthy of our complete confidence. He is totally dependable.

2. God has entrusted or placed within our care, the possessions, the opportunities, the talents, and time that we now experience.

3. We are a trustee of everything that God has given us.

Trustworthy Thoughts About God

1. God’s Care is Constant.

2. God’s Gifts are Generous.

Developing Our Trust:

1. Trusting in Adversity.

We are responsible to trust Him in times of adversity, but we are dependent upon the Holy Spirit to enable us to do so.

2. Trusting in Plenty.

The extent to which we genuinely thank God for

the blessings He provides is an indicator of our

trust in Him.

3. Trusting God as our Source.

Human tendency: Trust in God’s instruments of

Provision rather than in God Himself.

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, and they imagine it to be an unscalable wall." Proverbs 18:10-11

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The December 26th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Christmas Sermon Series – Songs of Christmas

Away In A Manger

Scripture:

Luke 2:1-7; Genesis 3:15; 12:1-3; 49:10;

2 Samuel 7:1-17; Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2

Notes:

I. In The Census We See A Controlling Providence

Caesar Augustus was in control of the Roman Empire, but God was in control of Caesar Augustus.

The president has political power, the millionaire has financial power, the general has martial power, the scholar has intellectual power, but God has universal power!

II. In The City We See A Completed Prophecy

With God, prophecy is not a guess about what might happen, it is a declaration of what will happen.

III. In The Cradle We See A Confirmed Promise

“There was no room in Bethlehem, for Him who left His throne

to seek the lost at countless cost, and make their griefs His own:

but there was room at Calvary, upon a cross of shame

for Him to die, uplifted high, and bear the sinner's blame.

There was no room in Bethlehem, and in the world today

man will not give Him room to live, but bids Him turn away;

but there is room at Calvary, and there He stands to give

a home to all who heed His call, and look to Him and live.

There was no room in Bethlehem, for Christ, the Prince of heaven

come down to earth in human birth, that man might be forgiven:

but there is room at Calvary, for sinners to abide,

and all who come will find a home, in Jesus crucified.” 1

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The December 19th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

Learn more at https://www.pccmi.org/ Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon: Christmas Sermon Series Songs of Christmas Good Christian Men Rejoice

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9; Isaiah 9:6; Colossians 1:16; Philippians 2:5-7; Romans 8:16-17a

Notes: Three Reasons Why ''Good Christian Men Rejoice.''

I. Because Of Christmas We Envision The Glory Of God. Before He was ever a babe in a manger, He was a King on a throne.

II. Because Of Christmas We Encounter The Grace Of God.

III. Because Of Christmas We Enjoy The Goodness Of God.

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The December 12th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Christmas Sermon Series

Songs of Christmas

O Holy Night

Scripture:

Philippians 2:5-11; John 5:18; 10:30; 14:9;

Hebrews 2:2; 2 Corinthians 4:5

Notes:

I. Christmas Is The Celebration Of A Son

Matthew and Luke looked at the birth of Jesus historically.

Paul looks at it theologically.

Jesus is not a man among men,

He is not first among equals,

He's not even the greatest of the great.

Jesus Christ is God.

II. Christmas Is The Humiliation Of A Savior

Jesus didn't die out of obligation; He died out of obedience.

Jesus Christ died an initial death

He died an official death

He died a judicial death

He died a sacrificial death

He died a criminal death

III. Christmas Is The Exaltation Of A Sovereign

Jesus was born as a man, so that He could relate to us; He died as a Savior so He could redeem us;

He was raised the Lord that He might rule over us.

Accept His Lordship – to bow the knee is a sign of surrender.

Acknowledge His Lordship – every tongue is going to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Acclaim His Lordship – the way glory ultimately is going to be brought to God is when we publicly and enthusiastically praise Jesus Christ as Lord.

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The December 5th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Christmas Sermon Series

Songs of Christmas

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Scripture:

Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:5-6; John 1:1,14;

Colossians 1:15-17; Galatians 4:4; John 6:54-58

Notes:

Bethlehem is where He was born,

Nazareth is where He lived,

Jerusalem is where He died.

When you think of Bethlehem, you think of the cradle.

When you think of Nazareth, you think of the carpenter.

When you think of Jerusalem, you think of the cross.

I. A Town Of Fulfilled Prophecy

A) The identity of the Messiah

B) The divinity of the Messiah

C) The humanity of the Messiah

D) The activity of the Messiah

II. A Town Of Familiar History

A) A history of a divine preparation

B) A history of a divine presence

C) A history of a divine praise

This praise was in three parts:

1) There was the proclamation of the angel. (2:10-11)

2) There was the celebration of the choir: (2:13-14)

3) There was the adoration of the shepherds: (2:15-18)

III. A Town Of Fabulous Mystery

Bethlehem, which means ''house of bread'' and Ephrathah, which means ''the fruit fields'' or ''fruitfulness.''

Bethlehem refers to the body of Jesus,

Ephrathah refers to the blood of Jesus.

Jesus gave His body to be the bread of life, and He shed His blood to be the price of salvation.

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The November 28th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Christmas Sermon Series – Songs of Christmas

Joy To The World

Scripture:

Luke 2:8-12; Isaiah 43:11; 49:26;

Matthew 1:21;2 Corinthians 5:21

Notes:

Christmas truly is a time of joy to the world.

I. Christmas Is The Joy Of The Birth Of A Son

The shepherds were not to look for a king on a throne, nor an angel on a cloud, but a baby in a manger. They were not to go to a palace, nor to a mansion, but to a stable.

He came to be like us so that He might change us to be like Him.

II. Christmas Is The Joy Of The Blessing Of A Savior

In the Old Testament the Messiah is never called Savior.

Christmas is the coming of a Savior.

III. Christmas Is Joy Because Of The Beauty Of A Sovereign

Christmas is not about Santa, it's about a Savior.

It's not about gifts, it's about grace.

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The November 21st, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Thanksgiving Sermon

What To Do When You Don’t Feel Thankful

Scripture:

Ephesians 5:20; Lamentations 3:22,23; Philippians 4:6; Hebrews 12:11;

2 Corinthians 12:7-10; 2 Corinthians 11:23-27; James 1:4, 17; Romans 1:21

Notes:

There are four levels of life when it comes to thanksgiving.

1. People Who Are Constantly Complaining

2. People With Simple Ingratitude

3. People Who Are Grateful For The Obvious Blessings

4. People Who Always Give Thanks For All Things

Three Points of Thanksgiving

1. The Duration of Thanksgiving

2. The Dimensions of Thanksgiving.

4 Things Trouble Can Do For Us

1. When We Have Trouble, It May Correct Us.

2. It Might Cause Us To Have A Greater Dependence Upon God.

3. Suffering And Difficulties Can Enhance Our Testimony And Witness.

4. It Will Bring You To A Deeper Maturity And More Christlikeness.

3. The Dynamic of Thanksgiving

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The November 14th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

In Our Image

Scripture:

Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7

Notes:

Jesus is eternal, just like His Father.

Jesus is going to remind us who we are.

God was intentional about creating us

because…

1) we have been uniquely created

2) we have a unique nature

3) we have a unique gender

4) we have a unique being

You are perfectly created by your

Loving Father.

Satan’s greatest tool is deception.

Extra Bible passages to read and reflect on...

Psalm 139:13-16

John 1:1-2

Romans 5:6-11

Colossians 1:16-17

Take this service home with you…

Have everyone in your household grab a piece of paper, a

pen, and a Bible. Read Psalm 139:13-16 together. As you

read, pick out a verse or a line from that passage, write it

down, and then it use a guide and pray for each person.

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The November 7th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

**The Chronological Life of Christ #112

The Later Judean Ministry**

The Way to Wait

Scripture:

Luke 12:35-48; Luke 22:27; Mark 10:42-45;

1 Peter 5:1-3; John 15:14-15; Matthew 25:23

Notes:

Key – “Waiter” = Person who is waiting

Three Characteristics of a Good Waiter (35-36)

(1) Preparation—“be dressed ready … ”

(2) Maintenance—“keep your lamps burning”

(3) Expectation—“like men waiting for their master”

1. be dressed ready

2. keep your lamps burning.

3. people are expectantly waiting

A Promised Blessing (37-38)

1. Serving is an honorable task.

2. Leading is not a contradiction to serving, but a form of serving.

3. Jesus’ “servants” will no longer be servants, but “friends.”

Words of Warning (39-40)

The master/servant – an encouragement

The owner/thief – a warning

What determines whether Jesus is a “welcome Master” or a “dreaded thief”?

A relationship

Peter’s Probing and Jesus’ Promise (41-44)

The first picture is about those who have and will embrace Jesus as Messiah

Warning: Divine Judgment and Its Basis (45-48)

The second picture is very different because this time the servant is a wicked one

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The October 31st, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #110

The Later Judean Ministry

The Marks of A Pharisee

Scripture:

Luke 11:37-54

Notes:

Six Woes, Three To Pharisees And Three To Lawyers

1. They make the second things the first things.

2. They love being highly thought of.

3. They catch and contaminate other people.

1. They make hard demands but offer little help.

2. They give lip service to the prophets.

3. They hinder people to understand the Word of God.

Eight Marks Of A Pharisee

1. The Pharisee sets his own standard of holiness. Verse 37

2. Pharisees do not understand the true nature of holiness.

3. Pharisees major on minors and neglect the major issues. Verse 42.

4. Pharisees love reputation rather than real holiness. Verse 43.

5. Pharisees appear holy on the outside but they are not on the inside. Verse 44.

6. Lawyers place religious demands on the people but don’t help them to live. Verses 45-46.

7. Pharisees pay lip service to the Scripture but ignore it. Verses 47-51.

8. Lawyers actually make it harder for people to believe and understand God’s word. Verses 52.

1. You are no better or worse than any other person.

2. It’s Jesus we measure ourselves against.

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The October 24th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #110

The Later Judean Ministry

Something Greater Is Here

Scripture:

Luke 11:29-32

Notes:

Luke 12:1 - The crowds were just massive and growing larger as the days went on. But it had no meaning.

Sin is now:

• Paraded right down main street,

• Promoted in our libraries,

• Publicized on our media devices,

• Propagated in our schools.

They were blaming Jesus for their conclusion.

Verse 29 – Grace.

Verse 30 – The last sign.

Verse 31 – The greatest wisdom is right in front of you!

Verse 32 – A greater than Jonah is here!

Why is the Resurrection the Ultimate Sign?

1. The resurrection signaled the defeat of death and sin.

2. The resurrection served as validation for Jesus as the Son of God.

3. The resurrection secures a power for living that is a present reality.

4. The resurrection seals the future of those who trust in Christ.

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The October 17th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #109

The Later Judean Ministry

The Myth of Self-Improvement

Scripture:

Luke 11:24-28; Luke 18:9-14

Notes:

Morality by itself is in many ways more dangerous than immorality.

1. Morality creates an illusion of safety when in fact the person who is moral may be in the greatest danger of all.

2. The main character in this parable is an unclean spirit.

3. Demons go in and out of men and seem to be more at home in them than out of them.

4. The problem in the moral person's heart is it's unoccupied.

5. No amount of religion can do what conversion does.

6. Listen, we need to put Jesus on the throne of our

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The October 10th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #108

The Later Judean Ministry

God’s Final Call

Scripture:

Luke 11:14-24

Notes:

Well, who was Beelzebub?

The Phoenicians worshiped the god of filth.

1. They Sinned Against Redemption

2. They Sinned Against Reason.

3. They Sinned Against Revelation.

There’s a line that is drawn by rejecting the Lord,

Where the call of His Spirit is lost,

And you hurry along with the pleasure-mad throng—

Have you counted, have you counted the cost?

Chorus

Have you counted the cost if your soul should be lost,

Though you gain the whole world for your own?

Even now it may be that the line you have crossed—

Have you counted, have you counted the cost?

You may barter your hope of eternity’s morn

For a moment of joy at the most,

For the glitter of sin and the things it will win—

Have you counted, have you counted the cost?

[Chorus]

While the door of His mercy is open to you,

Ere the depth of His love you exhaust,

Won’t you come and be healed, won’t you whisper, “I yield—

I have counted, I have counted the cost.”

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The October 3rd, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #107

The Later Judean Ministry

Prayer

Scripture:

Luke 11:5-13

Notes:

If you could ask the Lord for one thing, what would you ask for?

The ABC's Of Prayer.

1. We Must Pray.

The gospel of Luke is a book of prayer.

We pray in secret, but there's no secret when we pray.

2. We Must Pray In God's Will.

3. Pray Big Prayers.

We’re coming to the King, so bring your big petitions because our God is a great God!

It’s The Lesson Of Persistence

4. Pray Specific Prayers

A. a lack of knowledge as to what God's will is

B. a lack of faith.

Remember – you have been blessed to be a blessing.

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The September 26th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #106

The Later Judean Ministry

First Things First

Scripture:

Luke 10:38-40

Notes:

I. Martha’s Mission 38-40

“I Don’t Mean to Interrupt But …”

If someone says, “I don’t mean to interrupt you but …,” what they really mean is, “I’m going to interrupt you.” If they say, “I don’t mean to contradict you …,” that’s exactly what they intend to do. And if they say, “I’m not saying you’re a jerk,” that’s exactly what they are calling you.

When Martha says, “Lord, don’t you care?” she really means to say, “Lord, you don’t care at all.

1. She was distracted.

She had substituted busyness for blessing.

2. She was distressed.

She was so consumed with the temporal she had forgotten the eternal.

3. She was distraught.

She had allowed what was urgent to the world to crowd out of her life what was important to the Lord.

II. Mary’s Position 39

Sitting—Quietness

At the Lord’s Feet—Closeness

Listening—Attention

To his Word—Submission

III. Jesus’ Admonition Verses 41-42

1. The Principle Of Decision.

2. The Principle Of Discrimination.

3. The Principle Of Duration.

Not by Accident

You must choose to go there or it will never happen.

Knowing Before Serving

Knowing Christ must come before serving Christ

Martha Will Always Be Martha

But her attitude under pressure was wrong and that is what Jesus confronted.

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The September 19th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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The September 12th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #105

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Like A Good Neighbor

Scripture:

Luke 10:25-37

Notes:

Now Jesus introduces in His story three characters:

* The thieves,

* The priest and the Levite,

* The Good Samaritan.

I. Lust: What Is Yours Is Mine - I Will Take It

If your attitude is:

A. ''What's in it for me?'' you're probably a thief.

B. ''I want my needs met. I don't care about others,'' you're probably a thief.

C. ''I want it my way, and I don't care what happens to others,'' you're probably a thief.

D. ''Just make sure I get mine. I don't care about anyone else,'' you're probably a thief.

II. Legalism: What Is Mine Is Mine - I will Keep It

The priest represented the man in the pulpit;

The Levite represented the man in the pew.

The law can describe us, the law can condemn us, but the law cannot save us.

III. Love: What Is Mine Is Yours - I will Give It

The question is not ''Who is my neighbor?''

The question is: ''Am I a good neighbor?''

A neighbor is a ''needer.''

You see what made this Samaritan so special was not the color of his skin, but the compassion in his heart. No law could make the priest or the Levite stop, but love could make the Samaritan stop.

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The September 5th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #104

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

There Is Joy In Serving Jesus

Scripture:

Luke 10:17-24; Colossians 1:13; Matthew 7:21-23;

2 Corinthians 5:8; 1 John 3:2; 2 Corinthians 4:17; Romans 8:17; Hebrews 11:13.

Notes:

#1 They’re to team up with someone.

#2 They’re to pray for more laborers to join them.

#3 They’re to labor and share the Gospel with those they come in contact with.

#4 And they’re to have an urgency with the mission.

This is the only passage in the Gospels where we’re told Jesus rejoices in something.

1. There is the great joy of God’s victory over Satan.

It’s a thrill to serve Jesus.

Happiness may be self-centered; joy is always God-centered.

a. We have joy because demons are no match for Jesus.

b. We have joy because we have protection.

2. There is the greater joy of eternal life.

3. There is the greatest joy of Divine Fellowship.

4. There is joy in what He has revealed to us.

a. God has revealed His truth to humble, unsophisticated children.

“little children.” The word is literally infants.

b. God revealed truth to them never revealed to Old Testament saints.

We have great joy that we’re part of God’s victory over Satan.

We have a greater joy of eternal life

And our greatest joy is our salvation.

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The August 29th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #103

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

The Harvest Is Plentiful

Scripture:

Luke 10:1-16

Notes:

How To Be Laborers For The Harvest.

1. Team: Do you serve with others? Verse 1.

There is encouragement in doing the work together. There is confidence in teaching together.

We learn from each other when we work together.

2. Prayer: Do you pray for the harvest? Verse 2.

3. Mission: Do you labor in God’s harvest field? Verses 3-9.

Three Warnings

1. We must be aware of the danger.

2. We must be focused.

C.T. Studd, the great missionary statesman said, “Some want to live within the sound of church or chapel bell; I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell.”

When William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, signed the guest book for King Edward the 7th he summed up his life’s work. “Your Majesty” he wrote “Some men’s ambition is art. Some men’s ambition is fame. Some men’s ambition is gold. My ambition is the souls of men.”

3. We must be dependent.

Put Our Trust In God.

4. Message: Do you proclaim the kingdom of God by your life and lips? Verse 9.

Are you talking about the Gospel to people?

5. Urgency: Do you live and share the Gospel in light of eternity? Verses 10-16.

Do we really, sincerely believe that a person without Jesus Christ as their Savior is going to spend eternity in hell?

A. First of all pray – be sure and talk to God before you talk to anyone.

B. Then start with your least scary prospect and just begin a conversation.

C. Be mindful and intentional about potential prospects around you. Places that you frequent where you see the same people over and over again. When I say be intentional – I’m talking about trying to form a friendship that will open a door to speak to them about Jesus.

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The August 22nd, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #102

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Not All Can Follow

Scripture:

Luke 9:57-62

Notes:

I. Count the Cost! 57-58

1. The Fervent Pharisee.

Walking the Aisle in Tears

Becoming a Christian is a matter of a lifetime, not a moment.

The Scum of the Earth! I Corinthians 4:11-13.

We’re Not Supposed to Be Comfortable Here

Too many Christians would rather walk on sod than walk with God.

II. No Delays! 59-60

2. The Hesitant Hebrew.

Let the Dead Bury the Dead

Would you rather bury the dead or raise the dead?

Ultimate Loyalty

Only Jesus Can Satisfy!

III. No Turning Back! 61-62

3. The Undecided Disciple

Plowing is Hard Work

I Surrender All - Following Jesus is the most important thing in life.

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The Month 15th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #101

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

The Shepherd and His Sheep

Scripture:

John 10:1-21; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6; John1:23,29;

Psalms 23:4; Acts 4:12; Revelation 1:5;

Romans 5:8; 8:32; 1 Peter 2:24; Hebrews 9:14;

Hebrews 13:20-21; Luke 22:42

Notes:

Four Figures That Are Taken From The Life Of A Shepherd.

1. Jesus is the True Shepherd. Verses 1-5.

The Marks Of The True Shepherd

1. Proper Entrance To A Sheepfold.

▪ They had foretold where He would be born.

▪ whom He would be born to.

▪ the unusual character of His birth.

▪ how He would appear to the nation.

▪ how He would be introduced.

▪ where He would live.

▪ what He would say.

▪ what He would do when He came.

2. The Gatekeeper Opens The Door.

3. He Calls His Own Sheep By Name.

4. He Goes Before Them.

2. Jesus Is The "Door" Of The Sheep.

3. He Is The Good Shepherd.

1. Every other religion teaches us to earn our way to God. The Bible tells us that God came to us.

2. Other religions have systems of rules to appease their god. Christianity is a relationship with God. We don’t have to appease God to receive His favor. He already showed us His love for us by sending Jesus to die on a cross in our place, for our sins.

3. No other religion has an empty tomb. We’re the only people who follow a leader who died and came back to life.

4. He is the Great Shepherd.

1. He has "other sheep that are not of this fold."

2. He creates a division on earth

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The August 8th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #100

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Jesus Is God’s Answer To Man’s Darkness

Scripture:

**John 9-1-41

John 1:4

John 3:19-20

Ephesians 4:18-19**

Notes:

1. A person’s genetic defect is not a punishment from God.

2. The blind need more than light in order to see.

There can be no sight without light, but no light can be seen without sight.

3. But there can be light without sight.

I can preach the truth, and you can share the truth, but only the Holy Spirit can impart truth.

Jesus is the Light of the world, but the Pharisees were the blight of the world.

Religion without Jesus is a spiritual pestilence.

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The August 1st, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #99

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Who’s Your Daddy?

Scripture:

John 8:37-59

Notes:

All religion claims to represent God, but it represents the devil.

There are really just two families. Everybody's in one of two families. To just be simple and blunt,you’re either in God’s family or in the devil’s family.

Jesus said a child...

1. Does the Deeds and Desires of His Father

Verses 37-41

A person simply can’t claim son-ship with God and not have it influence his actions!

2. Hears and Understands the Words of His Father Verses 42-47

3. Honors Who the Father Sends Verses 42, 48-59

Verse 50 -He came to give God glory.

Verse 51 – Will not “see” the second death.

Verse 52 – They believed He was demon-possessed and they were God-possessed.

He’s talking about spiritual truth and they’re talking only on a superficial physical level.

Verse 56 – Wouldn’t you like to trade in your bitterness for joy?

They respond in Verse 57, with sarcasm.

No more debate. No more invitations. No more reasoning.

“I am.”

That’s the name of God.

That’s the name of Yahweh.

That’s the name of Jehovah.

Exodus 3:14.

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The July 25th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #98

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Belief That Failed The Test

Scripture:

**John 8:31-36

2 Corinthians 13:5

John 2:23-25

John 6:60,66

Matthew 7:21

Romans 8:1-2**

Notes:

Introduction

I. His Instruction – Verse 31

II. A promise Given – Verse 32

III. Their Boast – Verse 33

IV. Jesus’ Response – Verses 34-36

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The July 18th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #97

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

The Warning of Jesus

Scripture:

John 8:21-30; 20:30; 21:25

Notes:

I. Setting and First Warning – Verse 21

II. A Sarcastic Response Verse 22

III. Explanation and Second Warning Verses 23-24

IV. Another Sarcastic Response Verse 25a

V. A Rebuke Verses 25b-26

VI. Two More Claims Silence His Listeners Verses 27-30

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The July 11th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #96

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

The Light of the World

Scripture:

John 8:12-20

Notes:

John 6 – Jesus is the bread of life.

John 7 – Jesus is the water of life.

John 8 – Jesus is the light of life.

3 things the Light of the World does for us.

# 1. The Light of the World Brings Revelation.

# 2. The Light of the World Brings Redemption.

# 3. The Light of the World Brings Restoration.

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The July 4th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Notes:

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The June 27th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #95

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Neither Do I Condemn You

Scripture:

John 7:53-8:11

Notes:

1. A Woman Caught Verses 1-3

A. She was guilty.

B. She was humiliated.

Her Accusers.

2. The Trap Is Laid Verses 4-6a

3. A Challenge Made Verses 6b-9

The Law condemned her.

The crowd condemned her.

The religious establishment condemned her.

4. A Pardon Given Verses 10-11

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The June 20th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Father’s Day

Scripture:

Acts 7:1-4

Notes:

4 Lessons Worth Remembering On This Fathers' Day.

1. Abraham – Life Is Opportunity.

It must be lived with courage.

2. Joseph – Life Can Be Hard.

Rise above it.

3. Moses – People Disappoint.

Live it with grace.

4. David – All of us fail and sin.

Every one of us needs to be forgiven as well as to forgive.

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The June 13th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #94

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Got Water?

Scripture:

John 7:37-52

Notes:

You see it is one thing to have your sins forgiven, and it is something else to have a power that helps you not repeat those same sins over again.

You see, there are some of you who are saved, but you're not Spirit-filled. You have been to Calvary for pardon, but you haven't been to Pentecost for power.

1. Understand the Subjects

I don't know how much of God you have, but I'm persuaded that you have just about all of God that you want.

2. Understand the Source

denying self is not denying yourself things.

3. Understand the Secret

A normal Christian is not a Christian who’s having his needs met. A normal Christian is a Christian who’s meeting the needs of other people.

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The June 6th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #93

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Forget Dogs – Do All People Go To Heaven?

Scripture:

John 7:25-36

Notes:

“You will seek me and will not find me,”

There are many warnings all through the Old Testament and the New about waiting too long.

Hell Is Eternal Regret Without Remedy.

“Where I am, you cannot come”

Heaven is clearly not for everyone

1. The Peoples’ Confusion. Verse 25

Is this guy the Messiah of not?

2. The Ruler’s Rejection. Verse 30

We know God and you are not him!

3. The Savior’s Exclusion. Verse 34

“I am the way, the truth and the life, no man comes to the Father except through me.”

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The May 30, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Memorial Day Sermon

Do This In Remembrance of Me

Scripture:

Luke 22:7-23; Deuteronomy 7:18; Deuteronomy 24:18;

Psalm 105:5; Isaiah 46:8; Ephesians 2:12,13; Hebrews 10:1-4;

1 Peter 1:18,19; John 3:16; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 3:17,18

Notes:

3 kinds of memory – good, bad, and convenient!

The Significance Of This Passage Can Be Seen In It’s Timing.

Passover, that they might remember what God had done.

Passover, that they might remember Him.

1. Jesus Wants Us To Remember Our Worth.

2. Jesus Wants You To Remember God’s Love.

3. Jesus Wants You To Remember What Saves You.

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The May 23, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church on Comstock Park, MI Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #92

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

What About the Claims of Jesus?

Scripture:

John 7:14-24; John 1:10; John 5:18

Notes:

Five Reasons Why The Claims Of Christ Are True.

1. The Divine Source of His Teaching

2. His Desire To Do God’s Will Verse 17

3. His Humility Verse 18.

4. His Declaration Of Man’s Sinfulness Verses 19-20.

5. His Deeds of Righteousness Verse 21-24.

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The May 16th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #91

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

It’s All In The Timing

Scripture:

John 7:1-13

Notes:

4 Responses to Jesus:

Hatred - Verse 1
Doubt - Verses 3-5.
Conflict - Verse 12.
Fear - Verse 13.

Jesus Reaction to the Responses

Stay, Prepare, and Wait Verses 6-9
Stay Confident and Secure in Jesus

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May 9th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Mother’s Day Sermon

Change Points In Our Lives

Scripture:

**Philippians 4:10-13

1 Corinthians 10:13

2 Corinthians 12:9

Ephesians 3:14,16

2 Peter 1:4**

Notes:

When we need God the most.

There is always anxiety that goes with parenting.
The empty nest syndrome.
All of a sudden, you become a grandparent.
When change is painful for you.

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The May 2nd, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon: The Chronological Life of Christ #91 Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Forgiveness Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Psalm 103:12 Isaiah 38:17 Hebrews 8:12 Ephesians 4:32 Matthew 6:14-15

Notes:

Though Forgiveness Is Free, It Is Not Cheap. Verses 23-25. The entire tax on Galilee for one year was two hundred talents, so this man owed the equivalent of fifty years of taxes on the entire region of Galilee. To put it another way, the average working man would have to work twenty years in order to earn one talent. So, this man would have to work 200,000 years to have paid back all the money. Sin is a debt I cannot pay. Number one, He created you. Number two, He redeemed you. Number three, He takes care of you day by day.
Forgiveness Is Full and Not Partial. Verses 26-27
Forgiveness Must Be Final And Not Temporary We are to forgive freely. We are to forgive fully. We are to forgive finally.
Forgiveness Experienced Should Become Forgiveness Expressed. Verses 28-33 5. You Will Regret Refusing To Forgive Others Verse 34. If we don’t forgive, we will be chained in a prison of our own making. Bitterness is an acid that destroys it’s container. As long as you have an unforgiving spirit in your heart you cannot get the forgiveness of God.

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The April 25th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #90

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

How To Heal Broken Relationships

Scripture:

Matthew 18:15-22

Notes:

There are at least three ways to handle conflict and sin.

A. Peace-faking. A peace-faker avoids conflict at all cost.

B. Peace-breaking. These people function more like skunks.

C. Peace-making. Willing to candidly discuss conflict.

Four Pathways To Peace

1. A private meeting (verse 15).

Two important imperatives in this verse:

Go and Show.

This first step is to be “between you and him alone.”

1. Avoids shame for the person.

2. Minimizes misunderstandings.

3. Keeps you from hating the person.

4. The other person may not know they’ve offended you.

5. Limits gossip.

Matthew 18:15 - I must go quietly.

Ephesians 4:26 - I must do it quickly

Matthew 7:5 – I must do it carefully

2. A private conference with witnesses (verse 16).

Some Other Benefits To Having A Witness Or Two

A. They can establish the facts

B. They can observe

C. May communicate the gravity of the situation

D. They can keep things from escalating.

E. Witnesses can remember and record what was said.

3. A public announcement to the church (verse 17a).

Here are some reasons why we need to pursue this step:

1. Vindicates God’s holiness

2. Purifies the church

3. Deters others from sinning

4. Conveys biblical love and a pathway for restoration

4. Public exclusion from the church (17b).

1. The promise of His power.

2. The promise of His presence.

Let’s Consider These Questions

1. Am I treating the other person I’m in conflict with as someone God loves?

2. Is my goal reconciliation or retaliation?

3. How’s my attitude?

4. How willing am I to obey?

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The April 18th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #89

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

Radical Obedience

Scripture:

Notes:

1. Avoid Causing A Follower Of Christ To Sin

9 ways that we can cause a Christ-follower to slide into sin…

• By not practicing what we preach. Matthew 23:25:

• By gossiping about someone. Proverbs 26:20:

• By directly tempting someone to sin. Asking someone to lie for you would be an example.

• By involvement in sexual immorality. This causes you to sin and leads someone else to sin as well. If you’re a Christian, you’re called to treat your boyfriend or girlfriend with purity. 1 Timothy 5:2.

• By using substances like alcohol or drugs you could be sending the message that it’s OK for others to do the same.

• By treating others unkindly and wrongly we can cause rebellion or outbursts of anger. Ephesians 6:4:

• By teaching false doctrine we can lead people astray. 1 Timothy 1:3-4:

• By not encouraging and equipping believers. I’ve always been challenged by Hebrews 3:13

• By not gathering with God’s people according to Hebrews 10:24-25:

2. Cut Off Anything That Causes You To Sin.

Here are eight things we know about hell.

• Hell is an actual place (Luke 16:19-31).

• Hell is a place of eternal punishment and judgment (Matthew 25:41).

• Hell is a place of divine wrath (Revelation 14:10)

• Hell is a place of terrible torment (Luke 16:23)

• Hell is filled with misery and pain (Revelation 14:11)

• Hell is a place of unquenchable thirst (Luke 16:24-25)

• Hell is a place of weeping and gnashing of teeth (Matthew 13:42)

• Hell is where eternal separation happens (2 Thessalonians 1:8-9)

3. Live out the cause of Christ.

Jesus does not say that every man will salted with salt, but “with fire.”

Life is short

Death is sure

Hell is hot

Jesus saves

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The April 11th, 2021 Morning Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

The Chronological Life of Christ #88

Breaking Away From Galilee (3rd Year of Ministry)

The Road To Greatness

Scripture:

Mark 9:33-37

Matthew 18:1-7

Luke 9:46-48

Notes:

HE CAME TO CAPERNAUM. Matthew 11:23.

HE ASKED THEM.

THEY HELD THEIR PEACE.

THEY HAD DISPUTED AMONG THEMSELVES.

THE SECRET TO BEING “FIRST”

A DEMONSTRATION OF GREATNESS.

Mark 9:35-36.

It is not who the child was that is of importance, but what Jesus said of the occasion.

First of all, we see that caring for a child for the child's sake is not sufficient in honoring God.

And, secondly, our motivation for serving children must be connected to a desire to be in fellowship with Christ.

“Make me, O Lord, a child again

So tender, frail and small

In self possessing nothing

In Thee possessing all

O Savior, make me small once more, that downward I may grow

And in this heart of mine restore

The faith of long ago

With Thee may I be crucified

No longer I that live

O Savior, crush my sinful pride

By grace which pardon gives

Make me, O Lord, a child again

Obedient to Thy call

In self possessing nothing

In Thee possessing all.”

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The April 4th, 2021 Resurrection Sunday Worship Service at Plainfield Christian Church in Comstock Park, MI

Preacher: Bruce Wilson

Youth Minister: Brady Jester

Children’s Minister: Wade Harrier

Worship Leader: Katie Winstanley

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Songs: CCLI #2228009

Sermon:

Guest Speaker: Brady Jester, Youth Minister

Resurrection Sunday

Scripture:

Mark 16:2-7.

Notes:

Welcome and Announcements

Worship in Song

“Easter Song” Men’s Quartet
Responsive Reading
“Jesus” (D/E) - Congregation & Children’s Ministry
Scripture Reading - Palm Sunday vs. walking with the cross from Mark’s account
“Jerusalem” Ladies Trio
“Living Hope” Ken Stewart
Communion Song - “Is He Worthy?” (C)

Communion

Sermon – Brady Jester

Closing Song - “Jesus Messiah” (Eb/F)

Plainfield Christian Church, Comstock Park, MI: Recent Episodes

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1. THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTMAS: REDEMPTION

2. THE EXPECTATION OF CHRISTMAS: HOPE

3. THE RESULT OF CHRISTMAS: WITNESS