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Sorry this took so long to get uploaded! We ran into some technical issues and had to get this sermon recovered - this is one of two past sermons that we will be reposting today. Be sure to check out the other one (1/11/26) as well!
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Sorry for the delay! We ran into some technical issues and a couple sermons got lost, but here is one of two sermons that we will be posting. Be sure to check out the other one from December 14th as well!
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Colassians 1:9
We have free will.
Sinning, choosing not to follow God, we relinquish control and authority over Satan
God said we would experience suffering and Pain.
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That's relationship
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That's confidence
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That's health
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That's forgiveness
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That's alignment
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That's faith
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That's relationship
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That's confidence
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That's health
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That's forgiveness
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That's alignment
Psalm 2:
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God's directives and our defiance
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God's exaltation and our judgment
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God's warning and our turning
Making Singleness Work
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Know that it's ok if you are single v.8
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Know that troubles are minimized if you are single v.25-28
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Know that your devotion isn't divided if you are single v.32-35
Why we don’t have to be troubled…
1. Because the Lord is trustworthy v.1
2. Because this life is temporary v.2-6
2 Corinthians 4:16-18, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”
3. Because of the totality of the relationship v.7-11
4. Because the Lord is trustworthy v.12-14
To be spiritually clean I must…
1. Initially be forgiven of sin and saved which brings about a union with Christ
Isaiah 64:6, “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.”
2. Continually confess sin in order to maintain communion with Christ
1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”
Psalm 32:5, “I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin.”
Jesus' final words tell us that…
1. He and God are inseparable v.44-45
2. He wants to shine truth into the darkness v.46
3. He came to save us from the darkness of sin v.47
4. He gives us the option to accept him and his word v.48-50
The triumphal entry brings a…
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Confrontation of understanding v.12-15
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Confrontation of values v.23-26
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Confrontation of timing v.27-36
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Confrontation of belief v.42-43
I identify with…
1. The service of Martha v.1-2
2. The sacrifice of Mary v.3
3. The selfishness of Judas v.4-8
4. The seeking of the crowd v.9-11
5. The scorn of Lazarus v.10-11
What miracles don’t do…
1. Miracles do not change belief
2. Miracles do not change self-preservation
3. Miracles do not change providence
4. Miracles do not change religion
- Jesus desires to call people to himself Jesus calls us into a new relationshipJesus calls us into a refreshed relationshipJesus calls us into a deeper relationship2. Jesus grieves over the effects sin and the pain of death3. Jesus grieves over unbelief4. Jesus resurrects even the most unlikely sinner
03.05.23 Lord, Liar or Lunatic - John 11:17-27
- Jesus is either Lord, a Liar or a Lunatic2. I have to decide is Jesus Lord, a liar, or a lunatic.3. Deciding to believe in Jesus means confessing him as your savior.
Let us be in 23Let us be ReadyMatthew 24:44Sunday, 2/19/23
Acts 1:11, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come back in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”1. Let us be ready so you won’t be left behind2 Peter 3:3,8 “Knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires. They will say, “Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation. But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief.”2. Let us be ready because of the signs2 Timothy 3:1, “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.”Daniel 12:4, “But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. For many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall increase.”3. Let us be ready by…Coming to know Christ as saviorContinuing to grow in Christ as savior
Let us be TrustingMatthew 6:25-34Sunday, 2/12/23
How not to worry: Settle your heart on what Jesus says is true
So what does Jesus tell us about not worrying…1. Know that God the Father cares for youPsalm 86:15, “But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.”1 Peter 5:7, “Cast all your anxiety onto God because he cares for you.”2. Know that worrying doesn’t change anythingPsalm 131:1-2, “I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore.”3. Know that God is sovereign over my circumstancesIsaiah 55:8-9, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”4. Know that if I focus on God, God will handle the rest
My giving is important because…1. It is an act that honors the LordLeviticus 27:30-32, “Every tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is the LORD’s; it is holy to the LORD. And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsman’s staff, shall be holy to the LORD.”2. It provides the needs of the church3. It gives me ground to stand on when I pray
Let us be the church
Acts 2:42-47
Sunday, 1/29/23
Marks of being the church…
1. Continual commitment
2. Compelling teaching
3. Close community
Romans 1:11, “For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you, that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine.”
4. Compassionate serving
Romans 12:4-6, “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them.”
5. Corporate worship
6. Contagious witnessing
7. Changed perception
Let us be in 23Let us be respondingMatthew 7:24-27Sunday, 1/22/23
- It’s not just hearing God’s word but putting it into practice.2. Putting God’s word into practice is wise for building my life3. Putting God’s word into practice to build my life requires patience and fortitudeLuke 6:46, “Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation.”4. Putting God’s word into practice is a protection for my lifeGod’s word protects me against falling away because of sinGod’s word protects me against falling away because of sufferingGod’s word protects me against falling away because of suppositionsGod’s word protects me against falling away because of sentencing
Let us be all in
Romans 12:1-2
Sunday, 1/15/23
1. Grasp the depth and riches of God’s mercy
2. When you grasp God’s mercy go all in
I will be all in when it comes to the worship of God
I will be all in when it comes to the will of God
Let us be turning
Hosea 6:1-3
Sunday, 1/8/23
When I’m feeling dry and disconnected…
1. I need to accept the invitation to turn to the Lord
2. I need to actively and consistently turn to the Lord
Psalm 1:1-3, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.”
Let us be in '23
When the spirit moves...
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The saturation is changed
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The perception is changed.
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The reception is changed.
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The devotion is changed.
Secure ForeverJohn 10:22-30Sunday, 12/11/22
You are secure forever….1. Because when you believe in Jesus you belong to his flock v.22-272. Because eternal life is a gift secured by grace v.28Romans 6:1, “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it.”3. Because both God and Jesus keeps you v.28-29
The Good Shepherd pt. 2John 10:11-21Sunday, 12/4/22
As the good shepherd…1. Jesus voluntarily sacrifices his life for the sheep v.11Isaiah 53:5-7, “He was pierced for our rebellions, he was crushed for our sins; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the sins of us all.”2. Jesus doesn’t abandon the sheep v.12-133. Jesus enters into a relationship with the sheep v.14-15Psalm 23:1-4, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.”Hebrews 13:5-6, “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. Who or what can get to me.”4. Jesus gathers other stray sheep v.165. Jesus creates spiritual dilemmas with people v.19-21
The Good Shepherd John 10:1-10 Sunday, 11/27/22
Because Jesus is the good shepherd… 1. He cares for us v.1-3 2. He knows us personally v.3 Psalm 147:4-5, “The Lord determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.” 3. He brings us out of bondage v.3 Luke 4:18, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and the recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” 4. He leads us with the truth of his word v.4-5 5. He provides us with salvation, security, and satisfaction v.6-10
What Jesus Does John 9:35-41 11/20/22
- Jesus comes after for us v.35 Isaiah 53:6, “We all like sheep have gone astray; each of us has turned to his own way.”
- Jesus extends an invitation to believe v.35-38
- Jesus desires to remove spiritual blindness v.39-41
- Jesus brings inevitable judgment to those who say no v.39 John 3:16-17, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.”
Facing Unbelief John 9:13-34 Sunday, 11/13/22
When facing unbelief be ready for… 1. The blindness of unbelief v.13-17 2. The fear of unbelief v.18-23 3. The stubbornness of unbelief v.24-27 4. The animosity of unbelief v.27-34
Nehemiah: A Man of Prayer
- Nehemiah was overwhelmed by his circumstances.
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Nehemiah’s Prayer
- Nehemiah prayed with confidence and waited upon the Lord.
- Nehemiah began with praise then confessed his sin.
- Nehemiah claimed God’s promises.
i. Prayer quiets our heart and replaces worry with worship (this won’t be included in the outline, rather discussed in this point)
d. Nehemiah prayed with concern and compassion. 3. Prayer activates our faith in Jesus Christ.
Our pain, God’s glory John 9:1-12 Sunday, 10/30/22
- Our pain isn’t necessarily the result of something we did v.1-3
- Our pain is an opening for the work of God to be displayed v.3
- Our pain is an avenue for us to mature and exercise our faith v.4-5
- Our pain doesn’t dictate the method of how God works v.6-7
- Our pain is an opportunity for us to bring glory to God v.8-12
Saying No to Jesus John 8:48-59 Sunday, 10/23/22
The longer I say no to Jesus the harder it is for me… 1. To accept who Jesus is and what he has to say v.48 2. To receive what Jesus has to offer v.49-51 3. To want to understand what Jesus taught v.52-53 4. To obey what Jesus says to do v.54-55 5. To believe what Jesus came to do v.56-57 6. To surrender to the lordship of Jesus v.58-59
The longer I say no to Jesus the harder it is for me… 1. To accept who Jesus is and what he has to say v.48 2. To receive what Jesus has to offer v.49-51 3. To want to understand what Jesus taught v.52-53 4. To obey what Jesus says to do v.54-55 5. To believe what Jesus came to do v.56-57 6. To surrender to the lordship of Jesus v.58-59
Liar Liar Pants on Fire pt.1 John 8:39-47 Sunday, 10/16/22
Satan lies to get us to… 1. Believe our lineage and not Jesus v.39-40 2. Live for self rather than honor God v.41-44 1 Corinthians 2:14, “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are spiritually discerned.” James 2:14, “What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?” James 2:17, “So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.” James 2:26, “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.” 3. Reject God’s word when sin is confronted v.43 4. Cling to his lies and not God’s truth v.44-46 5. Have a false sense of righteousness v.47
The Benchmark and the Benefit John 8:31-38 Sunday, 10/9/22
- The benchmark: To continue and remain steadfast in loving obedience to God’s word v.31 2 John 9, “Everyone who goes on ahead and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God. Whoever abides in the teaching has both the Father and the Son.”
- The benefit: What I come to know from abiding in God’s word
- I will know absolute truth v.32
- I know I am free v.32-34 Ephesians 2:1-3, “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience, among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath.”
- I know my identity and inheritance v.35
- I know my heavenly father v. 37-38
In Jesus we Trust John 8:21-30 Sunday, 10/2/22
- Trust Jesus for the forgiveness of sin v.21-24
- Trust Jesus because hell is a reality v.21-23
- Trust Jesus before it’s to late v.21 2 Corinthians 6:1-2, “As God’s co-workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain. For he says, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.”
- Trust Jesus because of the important truth’s he says v.25-28
- Trust Jesus because he’s always with you v.29
- Trust Jesus have you v.30
The Light of Christ John 8:12-19 Sunday, 9/25/22
- The light of Christ shines and overcomes the darkness of the world v.12
- The light of Christ shines upon everyone but must be accepted v.12 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord. For God made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.”
- The light of Christ shines through the truth of his word v.13-18
- The light of Christ shines so I can have a close relationship with God v.19
* Jesus exposes the true motivations of the heart. (v1-7) * The Pharisees publicly tested Jesus.
* The law was given to reveal sin and we must be condemned by the law before we can be cleansed by God’s grace…There must be conviction before there can be conversion. * The Bible Exposition commentary: NT V1 p320 * * Jesus publicly exposed the Pharisees * Jer 17:13- those who turn away from you shall be written in the earth * Ex 23:1- Do not be a malicious witness * Jesus also loves and forgives the broken hearted. (v10-11) * Matthew 5:17' “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. '
The Fatal Funnel John 7:25-39 Sunday, 9/11/22
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The Confusion
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The Rejection
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The Conclusion
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The Resolution
Viewing Jesus John 7:1-24 Sunday, 9/4/22
- My view of Jesus affects my belief in him v.1-5
- My view of Jesus affects my trust in his timing v.6-9 Psalm 102:1-2, “Hear my prayer, LORD; let my cry for help come to you. Do not hide your face from me when I am in distress. Turn your ear to me; when I call, answer me quickly.”
- My view of Jesus affects what I say about him v. 10-13
- My view of Jesus affects what I do v. 14-18
- My view of Jesus affects how I see people v.19-24
Protection from Walking Away John 6:60-71 Sunday, 8/28/22
How to protect yourself from walking away… 1. You cannot remain a casual follower 2. You have to stay teachable and submit to the truth of God’s word 3. You have to trust and surrender to God’s sovereignty 4. You have to maintain an active and growing faith
God’s Action, Our Application John 6:32-59 Sunday, 8/21/22
God’s Action…
- The provision
- The promise
Hebrews 12:22-24, “But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven. You have come to God, the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant.” 3. The procurement Isaiah 49:15, “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved your name on the palms of my hands.” 4. The prompting
Our application… 1. We have to come 2. We have to look 3. We have to believe 4. We have to receive
The Casual Crowd John 6:22-35 Sunday, 8/14/22
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11, “Not only was the Preacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. Weighing and studying and arranging many proverbs with great care. The Preacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true. The words of the wise are like goads and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings: they are given by one Shepherd.” 1. The crowd seeks Jesus for what he can give them v.25-26 2. The crowd satisfies their physical appetite more than their spiritual need v.27 3. The crowd supposes they can contribute to their salvation v.28-29 4. The crowd selfishly wants Jesus to prove himself v.30-35
In the Storm John 6:16-21 8/7/22
Matthew 14:24, “The boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.” Mark 6:48, “They were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them.” 1. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ direction v.16-17 Matthew 14:22, “Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.” Mark 6:45, “Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd.” 2. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ intercession v.15 Matthew 14:23, “And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray.” Romans 8:34, “Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” 3. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ timing v.19 Matthew 14:25, “And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. Mark 6:47, “And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea.” 4. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ nature v.19-20 Matthew 14:28-30, “And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me!” 5. When in the storm trust in Jesus’ fulfillment v.21
Praying For Your Prodigals
Elder- Ron Robinson
07.31.22
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The problem is always on the inside
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God alone knows our prodigals heart
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God is not silent in our pain
Pray these scriptures over your prodigals
Psalm 139:1-4
Proverbs 4:20-27
James 1:2-4
Ephesians 1:17-19
Power of Perspective – Numbers 13:25-33
The Christian life is not about achieving, it’s about receiving
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When we lose perpective:
1 We get stressed out by conflicting information
2 We develop a scarcity mentality
3 We fulfill our own self-defeating prophecies
4 We infect others with our negativity
5 We project our own insecurities onto others
2 Chronicles 20:29 – “And the fear of God came on all the kingdoms of the countries when they heard that the Lord had fought against the enemies of Israel.”
In order to keep proper perspective:
Magnify the Lord!
Isaiah 66:1-2 “Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool; what is the house that you would build for me, and what is the place of my rest? All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declare the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.”
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Psalm 34 “I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord, let the humble hear and be glad, O Magnify the Lord with me let us exalt his name together!”
Facing Overwhelming Odds John 6:1-14 Sunday, 7/17/22
When facing overwhelming odds… 1. Know that there is a tension between my faith and Jesus’ sovereignty v.1-6 2. Know that you need only a little faith to get Jesus’ attention v. 7-10 Hebrews 11:6, “It’s impossible to please God apart from faith. And why? Because anyone who wants to approach God must believe both that he exists and that he cares enough to respond to those who seek him.” The Message Bible 3. Know that you need to continue to be thankful v.10–11 4. Know that Jesus can work a miracle in overwhelming situations v.11-12 5. Know that Jesus works differently in every situation v.13 6. Know that everything Jesus does is to change our perspective v.14
John 5:30-47 Sunday, 7/10/22
What keeps people from Jesus… 1. Desiring to do what I want v.30 2. Growing tired of hearing people witness v.31-35 3. Not accepting the valid work of Jesus v.36 4. Being religious which is worthless v.37-40 Galatians 1:13-14, “For you have heard of my previous way of life in Judaism, how intensely I persecuted the church of God and tried to destroy it. I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my own age among my people and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers.” Philippians 3:4, “If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.” Philippians 3:7, “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ.” 5. Trusting the word of man over the word of God v.41-47
Shock & Awe: The Claims of Christ John 5:17-29 Sunday, 7/3/22
- Jesus claimed to be equal with God v.17–20
- Jesus claimed to be the source of eternal life v.21-26
- Jesus claimed to be able to exhume the dead v.28-29 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17, “For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.”
- Jesus claimed to be the one who will execute judgment v.22,26-27
- Jesus claimed to be worthy of exaltation v.23
Spiritually Disabled pt.3 John 5:9-17 Sunday, 6/26/22
- Being disabled just isn’t physical but it can also be spiritual
- Jesus offers us an opportunity to admit we need spiritual healing
- Hearing and responding to what Jesus says brings spiritual healing
- Eliminating legalistic man-made regulations brings spiritual healing
- Having a healthy view of sin brings spiritual healing Having a healthy view means…
- Knowing sin has earthly and eternal consequences Psalm 119:67, “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I keep your word.”
Put both of these verses on the same slide if you can Galatians 6:7-8, “Do not be deceived, God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction.” Proverbs 14:14, “The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways.” 2. Knowing not everything bad that happens to me is because of sin John 9:1-3, “As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him.” 3. Knowing Jesus comes to me despite my sin but desires for me not to sin
Spiritually Disabled pt.2 John 5:9-17 Sunday, 6/19/22
- Being disabled just isn’t physical but it can also be spiritual
- Jesus offers us an opportunity to admit we need spiritual healing
- Hearing and responding to what Jesus says brings spiritual healing
- Eliminating legalistic man-made regulations brings spiritual healing Galatians 3:1-3, “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by believing what you heard? Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?” Galatians 4:8-10, “Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God—how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? You are observing special days and months and seasons and years! I fear for you, that somehow I have wasted my efforts on you.”
How to know what to do: 1. Ask if it’s a biblical mandate, if it is, obey what it says. 2. Ask if it’s biblical counsel, if it is, then it’s wise to do what it says 3. Ask if it’s a man-made regulation, if it is, you are free to ignore it. Colossians 2:16, “Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ.”
Spiritually Disabled pt. 1 John 5:1-9 Sunday, 6/12/22
- Being disabled just isn’t physical but it can also be spiritual v.1-5 2 Corinthians 4:3-4, “ If our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ.”
- Jesus offers us an opportunity to admit we need spiritual healing v.6 Psalm 142:1-2, “With my voice I cry out to the Lord; with my voice I plead for mercy to the Lord. I pour out my complaint before him; I tell my trouble before him.”
- Hearing and responding to what Jesus says brings spiritual healing v.7-9 Isaiah 55:1-3, “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; hear, that your soul may live.” Jeremiah 15:16, “Your words were found, and I ate them, and your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart.” Hebrews 4:12, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
Questions and Answers in a time of suffering? Various Scriptures Sunday, 5/29/22
- Because God sovereignly and willfully causes or sovereignly and willfully allows suffering
- Because of the freedom to choose Joshua 24:14, “Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.” Galatians 6:7-8, “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”
- Because of sin and the curse Romans 5:12, “Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all have sinned.”
Romans 1:28-32, “And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, and malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.” Genesis 3:17, God said to Adam “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, ‘You shall not eat of it, cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you” Romans 8:20-22, “All of creation was subjected to God’s curse, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now.” So what do we do for now… 1. Everyday entrust all you have and all you are into the hands of God Psalm 46:1, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Psalm 121:1, “I lift up my eyes to the mountains. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.” 2. Everyday remember this is not my permanent home Revelation 21:1-4, “Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. For the first heaven and earth had passed away. Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new!”
Essential Worship John 4:20-24 Sunday, 5/15/22
- Worship isn’t about us nor for us but is for God to ascribe honor to him v.20-21 Romans 12:1, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, this is your true spiritual worship.”
- Worship is about an intimate relationship with God v.22
- Worship is connecting both intellect and spirit to God v.23-24
Effective Witnessing pt.2 John 4 Sunday, 5/1/22
- Avoid meaningless controversy
- Seek opportunities to have a spiritual conversation
- Be compassionate despite who they are or what they do
- Connect with someone right where they are at v. 10-12
- Stir their curiosity for what you have v.13-15 1 Peter 3:15, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”
- Take a chance and present the gospel v.25-26
- Continuously realize spiritual opportunities are all around you v.28-35
Effective Witnessing pt.1 John 4 Sunday, 5/1/22
How to be an effective witness… 1. Avoid meaningless controversy v.1-3 Titus 3:9, “But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.” 2 Timothy 2:16, “But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness, and their talk will spread like gangrene.” 2. Seek opportunities to have a spiritual conversation v.4-7 3. Be compassionate despite who they are or what they do v.7-9
Eternal Life pt.3 John 3:22-36 Sunday, 4/17/22
- If you want eternal life you have to get out of the way v.22-31 Genesis 3:18-19, “Cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you; and you shall eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your face you shall eat bread, till you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
- If you want eternal life you have to accept the words of Christ as truth v.32-35 Titus 3:4, “When God our savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior.” Ephesians 2:8-9, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Galatians 2:15, “Yet we know that a person is made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ, not by works of the law. And we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we might be made right with God because of our faith in Christ, not because of works of the law. For no one will ever be made right with God by works of the law.”
- If you want eternal life you have to believe in Jesus alone v.36
Eternal Life pt.1
Sunday, 4/3/22
- Eternal life means entering into the presence of God v.1-3
- In order to have eternal life you must be born again v.3
- Being born again means spiritual regeneration v.4-7 Ephesians 2:1-3, “And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— among whom we all once lived in the passions of our flesh, carrying out the desires of the body and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, like the rest of mankind.” Titus 3:5-6, “God saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior.”
- Being born again goes contrary to our thinking and beliefs v.7-12
Drawing Near pt. 1 John 2:13-25 3/20/22 So in order to draw near… 1. Have a passion for God’s house v.13-17 2. Know the power of his resurrection v.18-22 Why do we need to know the power of Jesus’ resurrection? 1. It overcame the power of spiritual death. Revelations 20:6, “Blessed and holy is the one who shares in the first resurrection! Over such the second death has no power.” 2. It assures our faith and salvation. 1 Corinthians 15:17, “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.” 3. It’s an anchor for my faith and hope 1 Peter 1:21, “Through Christ you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God.”
Following Jesus John 1:35-51 3/6/22
When it comes to following Jesus there is… 1. A decision v.35-37 Hebrews 10:12-14, “But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God. For by a single sacrifice he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” 2. An examination v.38-39 3. An invitation v.40-45 4. A transformation v.42 5. An alteration v.46 6. A revelation v.47-51
Seeing Jesus John 1:29-34 2/27/22
How do you see Jesus? 1. Do you see Jesus as savior v.29 Romans 10:9-10, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.” 2. Do you see Jesus as the greatest v.30-31 3. Do you see Jesus as the one who gives the spirit to empower and assure us v.32-33 Ephesians 1:13, In Christ you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it.” 4. Do you see Jesus was sent initiated by God v.34
Pointing Others to Jesus John 1:19-28 Sunday, 2/20/22
To point others to Jesus…. 1. Accept your calling to be a witness v.1 Luke 1:17, “He will bring back many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God. And he will go on before the Lord, in the spirit and power of Elijah, to turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the disobedient to the wisdom of the righteous to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.” Luke 3:3, “The word of God came to John son of Zechariah in the wilderness. He went into all the country around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.” 2. It’s not about who I am but WHO is in me v.19-22 3. Be a voice Romans 10:13-14, “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” 4. Realize the urgency of the second coming of Christ v.24-28
The Mission of Christ John 1:6-13 Sunday, 2/6/22
The mission of Christ… 1. Relies on the necessity of people witnessing v.6-8 2. Is the real truthful message v.9 3. Reveals the true condition of man v.9 4. Can lead to either rejection or reception v.10-12 5. Gives people the right to be members of God’s family v.12-13
The Book of John The Supremacy of Christ John 1:1-5
- Jesus is the revealer of God v.1-2 Revelation 19:11-13, Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God.”
- Jesus is God yet distinct v.1
- Jesus is creator and sustainer of everything v.3 Colossians 1:15-16, “He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.” 1 Corinthians 8:6, “Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist. Hebrews 1:1-2, “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.” 2 Peter 3:5, “The heavens existed long ago, and the earth was formed out of water and through water by the word of God.” Hebrews 11:3, “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God.” Hebrews 1:3, “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.” Colossians 1:17, “And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.”
- Jesus is the source of life and light v.4
Facing Trials Patiently James 5:7-12 Sunday, 1/2/22
How to face trials patiently… 1. Set my heart on the fact that Jesus is coming back v.7-8 2 Peter 3:3-4, “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 2 Peter 3:8-9, “But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness.” 2 Peter 3:9, “The Lord is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.” 2. Control my emotions so my words won’t be hurtful v.9,12 3. Shift my attention from myself to the lives of God’s servants v.10-11 Romans 15:4, “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” 4. Remind myself about the sovereignty and character of God v.11
Prayer: a powerful tool
James 5:13-18
Pastor Dusty Foster
1-9-22
- Prayer is a powerful tool because it helps us:
- V13-14 align with the will of God
- Acts 16:25 ' About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, '
- Titus 1:5-9 “…appoint elders in every town as I directed you— if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it. '
- V13-14 align with the will of God
- Prayer is a powerful tool because it helps us:
- V15-16a realize that our sin can be the cause of our suffering
- 1 John 1:9 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. '
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Prayer is a powerful tool because it helps us:
- V16b-18 trust God for the miraculous
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Matt 26:39 'And going a little farther he fell on his face and ayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” '
Smart Money James 5:1-6 Sunday, 12/26/21
Smart money requires that I...
- View money with an eternal perspective not just a temporal one v.1-3 2. View money to be a blessing and not just to gather more and spend it on myself v.3-7 Matthew 6:19, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.”
Look Who’s Coming to Christmas The King Isaiah 9:1-7
- When the king comes, darkness is eliminated v.1-2 2 Timothy 3:1-5, “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.”
- When the king comes, sadness is eliminated v.3 Revelation 21:4, “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”
- When the king comes, oppression is eliminated v.4 Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
- When the king comes, hatred is eliminated v.5 Isaiah 2:4, “He shall judge between the nations, and shall decide disputes for many peoples; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore.”
- When the king comes, human rule and government is eliminated v.6-7
Look Who’s Coming to Christmas The failures, the far-fetched, and the forgotten Matthew 1;1-16 Sunday, 12/5/21
- God’s grace is greater than my failure
1 Timothy 1:15, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.” 2. God’s plans are greater than my being far-fetched 3. God’s love is greater than my being forgotten Psalm 139:17-18 says: “How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.”
Smart Planning James 4:13-17 Sunday, 11/28/21
- Smart planning recognizes the uncertainties of life, holds plans loosely, and seeks God’s will v.13-14,15
- Smart planning recognizes the brevity of life and lives with eternity in view v.14 Psalm 39:4-6, “O LORD, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am! Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! Surely a man goes about as a shadow!”
- Smart planning recognizes the boastfulness of life and knows God is in control v.16-17
Key points...
- Adjust my position so I’m in the proper place before God v.7-8
- Affirm the seriousness of having divided loyalties v.8-10
- Abstain from passing judgment about other people v.11-12
Stopping the Fight pt. 1 James 4:1-6 Sunday, 11/14/21
We stop the fighting by... 1. Acknowledging that fights come from my selfish desires v.1-2 2. Aligning myself with God’s will for my life v.2-3 3. Arranging my life for Christ and not the culture v.4-5 4. Adjusting my attitude to recognize my continual need for God v.6
The Partiality Problem
James 2:1-13
Sunday, 10/3/21
The problem with partiality is...
1. It’s inconsistent with being a Christian v.1
2. It reveals an unwelcoming environment v.2-4
3. It devalues people v.5-7
Psalm 145:8-9, “The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love. The LORD is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”
4. It’s unloving v.8
5. It’s sinful v.9-11
6. It will be judged v.12
7. It indicates a person is unsaved v.13
Responding to God’s Word
James 1:22-26
Sunday, 9/26/21
1. A responding heart moves from hearing God’s word to doing God’s word v.22
2. A responding heart doesn’t dismiss but applies what is revealed v.23
3. A responding heart that searches God’s word discovers freedom v.25
John 8:31-34, “Jesus said, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” Jesus answered them, “Truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.”
Psalm 119:45, “I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts.”
4. A responding heart continuously does what God says v.25
5. A responding heart is blessed by doing God’s word v.25
Matthew 7:24-27, “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”
Receptive to God’s Word James 1:19-21 Sunday, 9/19/21
- A receptive heart opens the ear
- A receptive heart controls the tongue
- A receptive heart controls the emotions Hebrews 4:12-13, “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.”
- A receptive heart deals with sin
- A receptive heart welcomes the word
Staying on Course
James 1:16-18
Sunday, 9/12/21
1. To stay on course, affirm that deception is real.
2 Corinthians 11:3, “But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.”
2. To stay on course, affirm God’s goodness.
3. To stay on course, affirm God’s changelessness.
4. To stay on course, affirm God’s love.
Romans 5:8, “For God shows his love for us that while we were still sinners Christ died for us.”
Pastor Jim looks back on God's faithfulness as we celebrate his 20th year of ministry as the Senior Pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel in Woodhull.
Pastor Dusty continues through the book of James while Pastor Jim is on vacation this week.
Revelation 3:10-13
1. No one enters God’s heavenly kingdom except through Christ
2. We need to recognize opportunities for ministry and witnessing
3. With Christ small things can make a big impact
4. Christians will not go through the tribulation
5. As a believer in Christ you will be forever secure
Letters to the Churches
What we need to know pt. 3
Revelation 3:1-6
Sunday, 6/6/21
1. Jesus is the anointed one and brings life v. 1
2. Nominal Christianity kills the church v.1-2
3. Renewal happens when I reverse my thinking and make a difference v.2-3
4. Jesus will reward the faithful v.4-6
1. Find hope in the promises of God v. 1-4
2. I find hope in the presence of God v.5, 9
3. I find hope in the pages of God’s Word v.7-8
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Focus on and trust in the love and faithfulness of God
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Pray and remain calm as you wait on the Lord.
Hope that Heals: Victorious in the Fight
2 Corinthians 10:1-5
Sunday, 4/18/21
1. Acknowledge that you are engaged in a real spiritual fight v.1-3
Ephesians 6:12, “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”
1 Peter 5:8, “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith.”
2. Understand the enemy operates in the spiritual to disrupt the natural v.4
1. Spiritual blindness – 2 Corinthians 4:4
2. Distortion – Genesis 3:1-7
3. Lies – John 8:44
4. Deception – Revelation 12:9
5. Temptation – Matthew 4:1-11
6. Accusations – Revelation 12:10
7. Oppression – Acts 10:38
- Engage the fight with the right weapons on the right battlefield v.4-5
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There's always hope of a new day when I seek Jesus.
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There's always hope of a fresh start when I know Jesus is risen.
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There's always hope of a Renewed strength when I worship Jesus.
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This King's triumphal entry was in humility and would end death.
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This king didn't come to remove an empire but to reveal a kingdom.
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This King revealed their problem wasn't with Rome, but with God.
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My sin doesn't break God's promise but does quench his presence
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God's blessings aren't enough without God's presence
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More of God's presence comes with greater intimacy
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God's presence makes us distinct as his people.
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God's manifest presence needs to be desired.
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Christ's presence protects me from seeing God on judgment day.
In a Covenantal Relationship....
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God gives commands and laws for the good of his people.
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God's people promise to obey his commands
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God sacrifices his son to provide the forgiveness of sin.
We need to be 7G Christians
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You GRASP
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You GO
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You GROW
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You GATHER
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You GIVE
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You're GRATEFUL
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You're GRACIOUS
The Life of Moses: Experiencing More of God
Exodus 2:23-3:10
Sunday, 7/19/20
1. Groan and cry out not grumble and complain v.2:23
2. Realize it is God’s faithfulness and not your merit v.2:24-25
Genesis 17:7–8, “I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. And I will give to you and to your offspring after you the land of your sojournings, all the land of Canaan for an everlasting possession, and I will be their God.”
Hebrews 7:25, “Jesus is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”
3. Know that waiting doesn’t mean denial nor is it a waste of time v.3:1
Warren Weirsbe: It seemed that God was doing nothing and was waiting for the right time to act. Whenever God works, He chooses the right worker, uses the right plan, and acts at the right time.
4. Keep turning toward the Lord v.2-4
Hosea 6:3, “Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.”
5. Revere God’s holiness v.5-6
6. Stay ready for divine appointments v.7-10
Exodus: The Life of Moses
Faith in Affliction
Sunday, 7/5/20
1. Faith is fearing God and not fearing man
Hebrews 11:23, “By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.”
2. Faith is believing God but not being foolish
3. Faith is continuing to act on God’s word despite contrary circumstances
4. Faith is trusting God’s providence despite what is happening
2 Corinthians 5:7, “For we walk by faith and not by sight.”
Living for the Gospel
Philippians 1:12-14
Sunday, 6/14/20
Ephesians 6:19-20, Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make know them mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains.
1. Paul’s chains gave him contact with the lost
2 Timothy 2:8-9, “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descended from David, as preached in my gospel, for which I am suffering, bound with chains as a criminal. But the word of God is not bound.”
2. Paul’s chains gave courage to the saved
1 Thessalonians 5:11, Encourage one another and build one another up.
1 Corinthians 14:26, Let all things be done for building up.
Hebrews 13:3, Encourage one another day after day
Hebrews 10:24, Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
1. Pray at every opportunity
2. Pray all kinds of prayers
3. Pray with perseverance
4. Pray for fellow Christians
5. Pray for the gospel to spread