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KNOWING GOD Pt. 7“WORSHIP AS A LIFESTYLE”Romans 12:1-2 “Whatever you do…”1Corinthians 10:31 1. A RATIONAL RESPONSE TO KNOWING GOD.Ephesians 2:4-5 Romans 1:21-22; 6:23 2. A LIVING SACRIFICE THAT PLEASES GODRomans 6:12-13 1Corinthians 6:19-20...
KNOWING GOD Pt. 6 “GLORIFYING GOD”
…What are you here for?
- WE WERE MADE TO GLORIFY GOD. Isaiah 43:6-7 Romans 3:23-24; 11:36 1Corinthians 10:31 Revelation 4:10-11
-“The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy...
"The Gracious God" Isaiah 55 1. Come freely, because the Lord is gracious! (vv.1-5) 2. Come now, because the Lord is gracious! (vv.6-9) 3. Come confidently, because the Lord is gracious! (vv.10-13) Three questions: 1. Do...
KNOWING GOD Pt. 4 “THE HOLY GOD” “You thought I was just like you…” Psalm 50:21
THE GOD WHO IS NOT LIKE US.
Isaiah 6:1-5; 40:12-25 --The Sovereign Ruler Daniel 4:25 Psalm 115:3 --The Righteous...
KNOWING GOD Pt. 3 “THE CREATOR GOD” …Is your God too small?
THE GOD WHO MADE EVERYTHING.
Genesis 1:1, 26-27 John 1:1-3 Acts 17:22-28
WHEN YOU KNOW THE CREATOR GOD…
…Science makes sense. Hebrews 11:3 ...
STATE OF THE CHURCH January 16, 2022 “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you…” --1Peter 5:2
IS THE LORD AMONG US?
Exodus 17:1-7 Matthew 28:20 Hebrews 13:5
IS JESUS BUILDING HIS CHURCH?
Matthew 16:18 ...
“Who Is God?”
God can be known God is worth knowing God is Trinity Knowing God fuels our worship and mission
Recommended Resources:
“Delighting in the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith” by Michael Reeves Knowing...
KNOWING GOD Pt. 1 “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us”. –A.W. Tozer
HOW DO YOU KNOW GOD?
--The revelation. Romans 1:19-20 Hebrews 1:1-2 --The...
Christmas will be passed when we come to church this Sunday. So, what’s next? We have been looking forward to December 25th. But on December 26th, what do we have to look forward to?
HOPE HAS COME pt.3 “THE ARRIVAL”
HE IS HERE!
Luke 2:1-7 God with us. Matthew 1:22-23 John 1:1,14 God in us. 2 Corinthians 6:16 John 1:11-12 Colossians 1:28 Revelation 3:20
THERE IS NO...
"The Promise" Hebrews 10:23 Jesus Christ is the hope of the ages 1. God is faithful 2. Because God's faithfulness never wavers, neither should our hope 3. Our confession must lead to hope 4. Hope leads to holding fast
HOPE HAS COME Pt. 1 “THE NEED” …What do you need for Christmas?
THE DAY WE NEEDED CHRISTMAS.
Genesis 3:1-19; 2:17 Hebrews 9:27 --The rebellion… --The consequences…
THE FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF CHRISTMAS. ...
EPHESIANS Pt. 12 “A CALL TO PRAYER!” Ephesians 6:18-24 …Do you need God? “PRAYING AT ALL TIMES…” 1Thessalonians 5:17 Philippians 4:6 Romans 8:26-27 Acts 2:42 “…WITH ALL PERSEVERANCE…” Luke 18:1 Psalm 116:1-2 “…FOR ALL...
Ephesians 6:10-18 "Standing in the Gospel" 1. Rest in God's Strength (v.10) 2. Trust in God's Victory (vv.11-12) 3. Put on God's Armor (vv.13-18)
EPHESIANS Pt. 10 “THE FAMILY/WORK LIFE” Ephesians 6:1-9
CHILDREN: DO YOU HONOR YOUR PARENTS? (vv.1-3)
Proverbs 4:3-5,10 Romans 1:29-30
PARENTS: ARE YOU MAKING DISCIPLES? (vs. 4)
Deuteronomy 6:4-7
EMPLOYEES...
EPHESIANS Pt. 9 “SHOWCASING MARRIAGE” Ephesians 5:21-33
MARRIAGE IS A CALL TO SERVE. (vv. 21, 32) MARRIAGE HAS GOD-GIVEN ROLES. (vv. 22-33)
Wives: Committed to his success. Committed to the...
Ephesians 5:3-21 “Walking Wisely in the Light” Josh Wilson | Ashland Grace Church | October 24, 2021
Walk in Light! (vv.3-14) What is sexual immorality? (vv.3-4) Why should we avoid sexual immorality? (vv.5-6) How do we avoid sexual...
PUT OFF THE OLD SELF (4:17-19)
PUT ON THE NEW SELF (4:20-32)
Is your life marked by:
New Words? (v.25) New Impulses? (vv.26-27) New Motivations? (v.28) New Attitudes? (v.29) New Desires? (vv.30-32)
Walk in Love! (5:1-2)
THE CHURCH IS CALLED TO MAINTAIN UNITY (4:1-6)
A. Our unity is because of our shared calling (v.1) B. Our unity is maintained by our conduct (vv.2-3)
Be humble Be gentle Be patient Be loving Be eager
EPHESIANS Pt. 5 “THE GLORY OF THE CHURCH” Ephesians 3:1-21 “What do you think of the church?”
“BEFORE WE PRAY…LET’S PRAISE!” (vv. 1-13)
--The gospel is for everyone. John 6:37; 14:6 --The church is God’s...
EPHESIANS Pt. 4 “HOPE FOR OUR HOSTILITIES” Ephesians 2:11-22 …Have you noticed?
BORN WITHOUT HOPE. (vv. 11-12) HOW HOSTILITY IS RESOLVED. (vv. 13-18)
“But now in Christ…” …We have peace. Colossians...
"But God!" | Ephesians 2:1-10 1. You were dead in your sins (vv.1-3)A. You follow the world (v.2)B. You follow the devil (v.2)C. You follow your desires (v.3)2. You are united with Christ (vv.4-7)A. You are made alive with Christ (v.5)B...
“How can I help?” PAUL PRAYED THAT THE SAINTS WOULD…(vv. 15-16)
KNOW GOD BETTER. (v. 17)Psalm 46, 121
HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE. (v. 18)Romans 8:23-24,28 Revelation 21:4 2 Corinthians 4:17-18
UNDERSTAND THEIR VALUE TO GOD. (v. 18)1...
SERVE Pt. 4 “SERVING…FOR LIFE!” A word for the veterans…
PRIORITIZE YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH.
Matthew 11:28-30 --Your soul care. Luke 10:38-42; 1 Peter 2:25; 4:19 --Your church involvement.
REMEMBER THAT GOD...
MAIN POINT: THE CALL TO SERVE IS A CALL TO CHRISTLIKE LOVE
Christ serves us
Christ strengthens us to serve
Christ sends us to serve
SERVE Pt. 1 How do you want to be identified? 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
IDENTIFYING AS A SERVANT.
“This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ” (1 Corinthians 4:1)
IDENTIFYING WHAT YOU HAVE TO OFFER.
“…stewards of...
BY FAITH Pt. 9 “DAVID’S STORY” “A man after God’s own heart” Acts 13:22; 1Samuel 13:14
A HEART FOR GOD.
Psalm 63:1-8; 27:8 Hebrews 11:6
A HEART FOR GOD’S GLORY.
1Samuel 17 1Corinthians 10:31
A HEART...
BY FAITH Pt. 8 “SAMSON’S STORY”
A LIFE FULL OF POTENTIAL. (Judges 13) A LIFE FULL OF TRAGEDY. (Judges 14-16)
Warning to the gifted… Encouragement to the parents…
A LIFE COMMENDED BY GOD.
Hebrews 11:1-2...
BY FAITH Pt. 7 “MOSES’S STORY” …Life defining choices. Hebrews 11:23-28
CHOOSE YOUR KING.
“…they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” (vs. 23) -Acts 5:27-29; Luke 9:23
CHOOSE YOUR IDENTITY.
“He refused to be...
BY FAITH Pt. 6 “GIDEON’S STORY” …Adventures with Dad! Hebrews 11:32-34
THE INTIMIDATING CALL ON YOUR LIFE. (Judges 6:1-16)
“Go…and save Israel!” (Judges 6:14) Do what you can. “Go in the strength that you have…”...
BY FAITH Pt. 5 “ABRAHAM’S STORY” “What does your future hold??” FAITH FOLLOWS GOD INTO THE UNKNOWN FUTURE. Hebrews 11:8-10
TAKE THE CLEAR NEXT STEP OF OBEDIENCE.
Hebrews 11:8 Psalm 119:105 James 4:13-16
FOCUS YOUR...
BY FAITH pt. 4 “RAHAB’S STORY”
RAHAB…WELCOMED THE SPIES.
Hebrews 11:31 Joshua 2:1-21
BY FAITH, PEOPLE FAR FROM GOD CAN FIND HIM.
Acts 17:24-28 Hebrews 11:6 You don’t have to have all the answers… ...
Joseph's Story (Genesis 37-50) Joseph's Faith (Hebrews 11:22) Joseph died by faith, trusting in God's promises Joseph lived by faith, trusting in God's promises Your Faith:
- Know God's character and...
BY FAITH Pt. 2 “NOAH’S STORY” Hebrews 11:7
THE STEP OF FAITH.
“By faith Noah…constructed an ark” Genesis 6:9-22
THE STATEMENT OF HIS LIFE.
“By this he condemned the world” 2 Peter 2:5
THE...
BY FAITH Pt. 1 “PLEASING GOD” ...Looking for faith in something. Hebrews 11:1-6
EVERYONE LIVES BY FAITH IN “THINGS”.
“Faith is the assurance…and conviction of things…” (Hebrews 11:1)
WHAT KIND OF FAITH PLEASES GOD?
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The Word Part 3: "Free to Follow God"2 Timothy 3:10-17 1. Scripture is sufficient to __guard against false teaching__ (vv.10-15) 2. Scripture is sufficient to __know God__ (v.15) 3. Scripture is sufficient to __follow God__...
"God has Spoken" Psalm 19
Scripture is sufficient to know God and follow God
God reveals Himself in His world (vv.1-6)
God reveals Himself in His Word (vv.7-14)
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s good to have a day that reminds us of the need for love. But do we need more than love? When a young couple heads into marriage hoping to 'live on love'…will that be enough to sustain the relationship?
2020 has been a traumatizing ride for most of us. How do we regain our equilibrium and move forward into a new year? Or do we just want to hunker down and protect ourselves from further trauma?
2020 has been a traumatizing ride for most of us. How do we regain our equilibrium and move forward into a new year? Or do we just want to hunker down and protect ourselves from further trauma?
It’s disappointing when dreams never become reality. It’s frustrating when good ideas never result in something actually getting done. Someone said, “Vision without implementation is just hallucination”. How do we keep from just hallucinating about...
Jesus made some radical, crazy statements. Many would include in the list of his top ten; "It is more blessed to give than to receive". So how exactly does that work?
Someone once said, "There are two things you can do with your life. You can give it away or you can throw it away…but you can't keep it." Nobody wants to waste their life. That's why a generous lifestyle is such a high value to...
Will Bowen is known for his writing and lectures on promoting "A Complaint Free World." He says that "Complaining is like having bad breath." If it's true, what happens when a Christian, with the good news of the gospel... has...
What do you do when you get a thorn? You pull it out! The Apostle Paul tried that and it didn't work. Now what?
It doesn't take long to realize that I'm not "the master of my own destiny". Someone lied to us. Reality is, I control very little when it comes to the circumstances or comforts of my life... let alone my destiny. This is...
We are born wanting. Every day of our lives we are pursuing, craving, longing for... something. Will you ever get it? Will you see it in your lifetime? When someone finds it (whatever that "it" is) before their time on earth is over, we...
Benjamin Franklin raises an interesting question; "Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody." He has a point. The names of people we know who seem to be content... is a short list! One person on that list is the Apostle Paul, who...
Do you ever feel let down after Christmas, thinking, "what now?" In a similar way we know about the manger... but what happened next? What was Jesus doing for the next 30+ years of his life? Why did he need to come as a baby anyway? Join us...
The song says that Christmas is "the most wonderful time of the year". If it's so wonderful, why don't we extend the holiday? Ok... maybe we don't want to extend the overeating and the Christmas shopping! But are there...
The angels saw the whole thing. They were there, they witnessed it in real time and they are astonished! And they couldn’t keep quiet! Hark! The herald angels sing! What are they singing about? Why was heaven amazed at Christmas?
People sing more during the Christmas season. The lyrics of a popular song, “Joy to the World”, call for “heaven and nature to sing”! The reason we sing is because “the Lord has come” to save us. But the song raises an interesting question…why...
"Why The Cold Reception?" The music changes during the Christmas season. Everywhere you go, you hear Christmas carols joyfully singing of the birth of Christ. But there is one well-known song that sings of the fact that when God arrived, the...
It's common for a Christian to feel alone in the world. We are citizens of another country... we are described as "aliens and exiles" on this earth. It's not easy to relate to the foreign world around you... but what do you do when...
When someone breaks up with you, it's painful. It's confusing when someone you love, rejects you. When someone is abandoned, they can't help but wonder, "What did I do wrong?". There came a time when the people of Israel...
If you conducted a national survey, would people say "Things are getting better!" or "Things are getting worse!"? In your opinion, is there a whole lot right in the world... or is there a whole lot going wrong? Micah was a prophet...
Music is a common point of contention in churches. Pastors and Worship Leaders try desperately to get the music right. But reality is... you just can't please everyone. Have you ever been a frustrated worshiper? This Sunday could be very helpful...
"Prayer" - Dependence is a word that most of us dislike because we don’t like to depend on any one; however, we all have categories that we have given our dependence over to. This Sunday we are going to dive into the conversation of...
Movements of God are amazing to study, watch, and even be apart of. Likewise, a changed life that has truly discovered freedom and abundant life is exciting to be apart of. Throughout all of history, God moves not only through individuals but also...
Churches are sometimes defined by the average age of the congregation. "We are an older church". "We are a young church." The church that Jesus is building is described as multi-generational. Paul prayed, "To him be glory in...
We can't stop singing about love. Love is all you need. Love hurts. Love is "a many splendored thing". Love is in the air we breathe. We are confused... about love. But the church needs to figure this out. Because Jesus said "By...
One day they asked Jesus to pinpoint the greatest commandment in the Law. His answer was, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all you soul and with all your mind." But how do I know if I love God? What does loving...
Does God ever get angry? What arouses his anger? Does God take vengeance on people? How can God be both wrathful and loving? Nahum is painting a portrait of God... that many people have never seen.
Does God ever give second chances? Can a follower of Christ get a “do over”? Does a person need to be perfect (or close to it) for God to use them? And how does God respond to rebels, who want to be rebels…and aren’t interested in “second chances”?...
Over and over in the Old Testament, the story is repeated. A prophet gets a word from God... and they deliver the message. One day the "word of the Lord" came to Jonah. And he said, "I'm out of here!". What does God do with a...
How well do you know God? Theologian J.I. Packer states, “What is the best thing in life, bringing more joy, delight and contentment than anything else? Knowledge of God.” How can a person know God? One way, is to listen to the prophets in the Old...
"Who do you say that I am?” That’s the question Jesus posed to His disciples in Mark 8:29, and it’s the question we must consider as well. But it doesn’t just matter that we think about Him, it matters that we think rightly about Him. He is the...
God told the Psalmist to distinguish the righteous from the wicked and predict their end. Be strong in the Faith, in the Word, and in the Judgement.
Have you heard someone describe a Christian as--“so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good”? C.S. Lewis said, “If you read history you will find that the Christians who did the most for the present world were just those who thought most of the...
Why do we all have a fear of being alone? Why do people living in large mansions, hate “coming home to an empty house”? Why does a person who just lost a spouse or child, feel like they have “lost their reason for living”? Why does life make more...
Josh Wilson is the candidate for the Next Generation Pastor. Hear his heart for Ashland and for God's Word.
Many explain the history of humankind as “the survival if the fittest”. People struggling to survive sometimes sigh, “it’s a dog eat dog world out there!”. Does our future depend on mankind’s ability to get along and care for the planet? What’s going...
We’ve all heard a little girl ask her mom if she can help make cookies or a little boy ask his dad if he can help fix the car. What is the child really asking? Don’t we all wonder if we have anything to offer? Can my life make a difference? Do I...
Many people today describe their lives in tems of a "story". We all have a unique story. And to MAKE SENSE OF LIFE, we tend to think about our storyin three chapters: past, present, and future.
Life is commonly described as a “journey”. We are moving through life, traveling the road in front of us. If you want to make sense of life and begin to bring some clarity to your journey, you may want to start by asking, “What road am I on?” “Where...
Life is confusing. Everyone at some point begins to ask themselves a few of the weightier questions. What am I doing here? Does my life have any meaning or purpose? Why do so many things seem to be working against me? Is there a way to MAKE SENSE OF LIFE?
Mothers live under a unique weight of stress, demands, expectations and guilt. Come to think of it... everyone believes they live under their own unique set of burdensome circumstances. Today we will honor mothers and talk about the strength they can...
Once upon a time there was a man who found a treasure in a field and he buried it again. He sold everything he had and purchased the field. Apparently, this man thought the treasure's value was worth much more than his possessions and the field...
Occasionally you hear a story that is hard to believe. When someone describes an event that brought good fortune or crushing tragedy or was totally outside the realm of normal…you have trouble believing it is really true. Easter was that kind of...
The week before Easter Sunday has been labeled, Palm Sunday. It remembers the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem as the king. The event is described as “the triumphal entry”. But…what we call Palm Sunday was followed later that week, by what we call Good...
Every community has a culture. When groups of people form…a unique culture emerges. We talk about the “workplace environment”, the “atmosphere in the locker room” or “dysfunctional family dynamics”. What does a healthy church culture look like? How is...
Dan Allan continues the series on the Corinthian church. Navigating at the Speed of Life.
Idolatry is not a problem most people think about these days. In the modern world it strikes us a primitive when we read historical accounts of people bowing down before statues. How could people take idols seriously? But wait...are you sure you...
True love wants what is best for others. What is best for others? What is the best thing you can do for others? The Apostle Paul deeply loved people. That love inspired everything he did. What did that love look like?
At Grace Church, we are excited to move forward into 2019! Are we just caught up in the New Year's hype? Where does a church find honest hope, direction and confidence? What's going to be new in the New Year?
If Ebenezer Scrooge had your name in the Christmas exchange, you wouldn't expect much of a gift. but if Bill Gates drew your name, your expectations might be a little higher! What if you found out that this year, GOD had your name in the...
One of the reasons the holidays are so hectic is because of all the "gatherings" we need to attend. Family, friends and people at work are all getting together because it's Christmas. Why are we doing do many "gatherings"? Is...
People have always had questions about God. Some of our questions will remain a mystery, and some questions God has clearly answered. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus. What does Christmas plainly tell us about God?
Christmas is a season of giving. We celebrate generosity, and we criticize Scrooge. But when Jesus starts to talk about money and giving, we cringe. His style of generosity doesn't make sense. How can it be "MORE blessed to give than...
Consumerism has captured our culture and our churches. We are going to take a sneak peak into the heart and mind of Christ as we begin this conversation about being a consumer or a contributor.
Traveling to a foreign country is an exciting adventure! But to get the most our of the trip, you need to prepare well. Life if a journey in a foreign country. What do I need to know...so I don't wake up in a nightmare?
What could happen if we were a people and a church who prayed bold prayers and listened for God's voice? Let's take a journey together into this thing called prayer that often becomes a grocery list or a desperate cry. Prayer is part of...
Perfectionism is paralyzing. What if you could do life with a group of people that rejected perfectionism but celebrated honest points of progress?
This week we want to IMAGINE...the church being a place where no matter where you are on your journey, they welcome you with big hearts and open doors, so one more person can find hope. IMAGINE a safe place to be real!
The church is called "the body of Christ". But sometimes it finds itself walking around, not knowing what to do.
There are many god on the market; making many claims. Paul walked into Corinth and shocked people with what the God of Scriptures claimed. Are you looking for a god to believe in?
The culture places a high value on knowing your rights and protecting your freedom. So does the church! But once a Christian has the freedom...how do you best exercise your rights?