Gospel Life Bible Church: Recent Episodes
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October 12th, 2025 - Acts 11:19-30 – God’s Plan Perseveres
Point 1 – V.19-21 – The gospel continues to spread
Point 2 – V.22-26 – Leaders continue to arise and encourage
Point 3 – V.27-30 – Churches start helping other churches
October 5th, 2025 - Acts 10:34 - 11:18 - The Gospel Is For All Human Beings (Part 2)
Point 1 – V.34-43 – Jesus Christ is Lord of all, showing no partiality
Point 2 – V.44-48 – The Holy Spirit’s promise and guarantee for believers in Christ
Point 3 – V.1-18 – God grants the repentance that leads to life
September 28th, 2025 - Acts 10:1-33 - The Gospel Is For All Human Beings (Part 1)
Point 1 – V.1-8 – A man named Cornelius and his household
Point 2 – V.9-16 – Peter’s uncomfortable truth about Judaism
Point 3 – V.17-23a – Peter wrestles with God’s command
Point 4 – V.23b-33 – We are all just human beings before God
September 21th, 2025 - Acts 9:32-43 – The Character of Christ Through Us
Point 1 – V.32-35 – Compassion for the sick
Point 2 – V.36-43 - Caring for the needy - Kindness
September 14th, 2025 - Acts 9:1-31 - Blessing Those Who Persecute You
Point 1 – V.1-2 – Saul, the persecuting murderer
Point 2 – V.3-9 – Ignorant darkness gets exposed to divine light
Point 3 – V.10-19a – Welcome to the family of God
Point 4 – V.19b-25 – The persecutor becomes the persecuted
Point 5 – V.26-30 – God can do the unbelievable
Point 6 – V.31 – Christ’s church continued growing
September 7th, 2025 - Acts 8:26-40 – Love Your Neighbor as Yourself
Point 1 – V.26-29 – Becoming obedient to the Father’s leading
Point 2 – V.30-35 – Jesus meets people where they are at
Point 3 – V.36-40 – Disciples making disciples making disciples
August 31st, 2025 - Acts 8:5-25 – Love Thy Enemy
Point 1 – V.5-17 – The Gospel reconciles hostile parties – God and People
Point 2 – V.18-25 – Your heart is not right before God
August 24th, 2025 - Acts 7:54-8:4 – Dying for the Truth (Part 2)
Point 1 – 7:54-57 – Seeing the truth or hating the truth
Point 2 – 7:58-60 – Dying for the truth because of the truth
Point 3 - 8:1-4 – Suffering for the truth while spreading the truth
August 17th, 2025 - Acts 6:8-7:53 - Dying for the Truth (Part 1)
Part 1 - 6:8-15 - Living for the truth
Part 2 - 7:1-53 - Contextualizing the truth
August 10th, 2025 - Acts 6:1-7 – Unity in Christ Amidst Diversity in Culture
Point 1 – V.1 – A multicultural problem
Point 2 – V.2-6 – The unified, yet diversified, solution
Point 3 – V.7 – The God blessed results
August 3rd, 2025 - Acts 5:12-42 - God’s Purpose Perseveres
Point 1 – V.12-16 – Continued grace leads to continued belief and growth
Point 2 – V.17-40 – Continued opposition and suffering
Point 3 – V.41-42 – Continued rejoicing in suffering for the name of Jesus, the Christ
July 27th, 2025 - Acts 4:36-5:11 - God is Holy and His True Church Will Be Too
Point 1 – V.36-37 – Generosity and Kindness are paid forward
Point 2 – V.1-11 – Deceitfulness and lies get rooted out
July 20th, 2025 - Acts 4:32-35 - Community In Christ
32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35 and laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need.
July 13, 2025 - Acts 4:23-31 - God's Help in Times of Crisis
v.23-24a - Praying together, Unity in Christ, for Christ
v.24b-28 - Affirming God's Sovereignty throughout history, recently in Jerusalem too
v.29-30 - Two requests for God's help to continue evangelizing
v.31 - God's affirming response
July 6th 2025- Acts 4:1-22 – In the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth
Point 1 – V.1-4 – Persecution and suffering
Point 2 – V.5-12 – Courage and an Anointing
Point 3 – V.13-22 – Loyalty and Confidence
June 29th, 2025- Acts 3:1-26 – Ministry is done in the power of the Spirit
Point 1 – V.1-10 – The power of faith and teamwork
Point 2 – V.11-26 – God gets all of the glory
June 22nd, 2025- Acts 2:42-47 – God’s Outpouring of Grace to Be His People
V.42 – Devoted themselves
V.43 – God’s grace in their lives as they devoted themselves to God
V.44-45 – Unity amidst diversity
46-47 – Day by day they worshiped
June 15th, 2025 - Acts 2:14-41 – The Life of Christ and His Evangelistic Message
Point 1 – V.14-21 – It shall be, God declares (historical proclamation of fulfillment)
Point 2 – V.22-36 – Jesus is Lord and Christ, whom you crucified (Theological evaluation)
Point 3 – V.37-41 – Repent and be baptized for forgiveness of sins (summons to believe)
June 8th, 2025 - Acts 2:1-13 – Fully Filled by the Spirit
Point 1 – V.1-4 – God’s promise fulfilled
Point 2 – Good news for every nation under heaven
June 1st, 2025 - Acts 1:9-26 – God’s Power Displayed
Point 1 – V.9-11 – Christ’s Ascension
Point 2 – V.12-14 – Prayerful Obedience
Point 3 – V.15-26 – God’s Sovereignty and Providence
May 25th, 2025 - Acts 1:1-8 – The Reason You Are a Christian
Point 1 – V.1-2a – Previously in the Bible…
Point 2 – V.2b-7 – Objective truth
Point 3 – V.8 – The power from God to witness
May 18th, 2025 - 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - The Truth Changes Lives (feat. Chris Riggs)
1) Teach the truth (V1&2)
2) We have a tendency to walk away from the truth (V3&4)
3) We will be rewarded for enduring in the truth (5-8)
May 11th, 2025 - Hebrews 4:12-16 - Our Great High Priest (feat. Jeremy Singer)
1.) The Living Word (V. 12-13)
2.) The Great High Priest (V. 14-15)
3.) Confidence and Honesty Before the Throne (V. 16)
Luke 24:36-53 - Good News of Great Joy for All Nations
Point 1 – V.36-42 – Disbelieved for joy and were marveling
Point 2 – V.44-49 – Unimaginable joy with God
Point 3 – V.50-53 – Great joy continually blessing God
April 27th, 2025 - Luke 24:13-35 – Faith is the Gift of God
Point 1 – V.13-19a – Believing the unbelievable
Point 2 – V.19b-27 – Faith grows by understanding the scriptures in relation to Christ
Point 3 – V.28-35 – Faith is knowing Jesus is with you
April 20th, 2025 (Easter) - Luke 24:1-12 – Our Eternal Lord Jesus
Point 1 – V.1-5 – Living Lord Jesus
Point 2 – V.6-8 – Active Lord Jesus
Point 3 – V.9-12 – Faithful Lord Jesus
April 13th, 2025 - Luke 22:7-20 – The Consummate Act of God’s Love
Point 1 – V.7-13 – Celebrating God’s divine direction and provision - Passover
Point 2 – V.14-20 – Enjoying the last supper - Communion
April 6th, 2025 - Matthew 9:9-38 - Launching the Ministry of Forgiveness
Point 1 – V.9-17 – Radical new discipleship
Point 2 – V.18-34 – Jesus has the whole world in his hands
Point 3 – V.35-38 – The compassion of Christ
March 30th, 2025 - Matthew 8:1-9:8 – Jesus Breaks Cultural Boundaries
Point 1 – V.1-17 – Jesus helps Israel’s marginalized people
Point 2 – V.18-22 – Jesus changed the concept of discipleship
Point 3 – V.8:23-9:8 – Jesus’ authority over everything and all things
Matthew 7:13-29 - Decisions with Eternal Consequences
Point 1 – V.13-14 – Two paths to follow
Point 2 – V.15-20 - Two kinds of teachers
Point 3 – V.21-23 – Two types of disciples
Point 4 – V.24-27 – Two foundations to build your life upon
Point 5 – V.28-29 – There is only one Lord, King, Savior, Mediator, Son of God…Jesus
March 16th, 2025 - Matthew 7:1-12 – Balancing Your Relationships
Point 1 – V.1-5 – Inappropriate judgment – legislating morality
Point 2 – V.6 – Evaluating appropriately - using discernment
Point 3 – V.7-11 – In any and every situation, trust that your heavenly father is good
Point 4 – V.12 – The summary of your new life in Christ as a disciple
March 9th, 2025 - Matthew 6:19-34 – Faith and the Personal Interior Life
Point 1 – V.19-24 – Wealth (God or Money)
Point 2 – V.25-34 – Anxiety (God or Worry)
March 1st, 2025 - James 1:2-8 - Trusting God in the Midst of Trials
Point 1 – V.2-4 – The Purpose and Effects of Trials
Point 2 – V.5-8 – Trusting God
February 16th, 2025 - Matthew 6:1-18 – Public Religious Life
Point 1 – V.1 – Why do you do the things you do? And who do you do them for?
Point 2 – V.2-4 – Giving
Point 3 – V.5-15 - Prayer
Point 4 – V.16-18 - Fasting
February 9th, 2025 - Matthew 5:33-48 – Internal Heart Attitudes and External Actions (Part 2)
Point 1 – V.33-37 - Oaths
Point 2 – V.38-42 - Retaliation
Point 3 – V.43-47 - Love Your Enemies
Point 4 – V.48 – The righteous requirement = God’s perfection
February 2nd, 2025 - Matthew 5:21-32 – Internal Heart Attitudes and External Actions (Part 1)
Point 1 – V.21-26 - Anger
Point 2 – V.27-30 - Lust
Point 3 – V.31-32 - Divorce
January 26, 2025 - Matthew 5:17-20 – The Promised Old Testament Messiah
V.17 – Jesus fulfills all of the Old Testament.
V.18 – The law is the revealed will of God for his people.
V.19 – Disciples are expected to honor the law by doing and teaching the commandments out of love.
V.20 – Inside-out righteousness that highlights you cannot earn your own favor/righteousness with God.
January 19, 2025 - Matthew 5:3-16 – Good News of Great Joy
Point 1 – V.3-12 – The introduction to Kingdom living
Point 2 – V.13-16 – True disciples will stand out among other people
January 12, 2025 - Matthew 4:23-5:2 – The Inauguration of the Kingdom of God
Point 1 – 4:23-25 – Through teaching, preaching, and demonstrating
Point 2 – 5:1-2 – There were great crowds and there were disciples
January 5, 2025 - Ecclesiastes 3 – Enjoying Every Day with God
Point 1 – V.1-8 – The human experience in a tapestry of time
Point 2 – V.9-15 – Life in the context of a Creator
Point 3 – V.16-22 – Life in the context of a shared existence
December 29, 2024 - Isaiah 55:1-13 - The Great Invitation (feat. Jeremy Singer)
1.) The Holy Invitation V. 1-5
2.) The Call to Repentance V. 6-9
3.) The Joys of the New Covenant V. 10-13
December 22, 2024 - Colossians 1:15-20 – And They Shall Call His Name…Jesus
Point 1 – V.15-18 – Jesus is…
Point 2 – V.19-20 – Jesus does…
December 15, 2024 - Psalm 66 – Tis the Reason For Joy
Point 1 – V.1-4 – Praise the LORD!
Point 2 – V.5-7 – Remember His awesome deeds!
Point 3 – V.8-15 – Joy in suffering and abundance!
Point 4 – V.16-20 – Joy in and from the Lord!
December 8, 2024 - Psalm 136
His Commitment to His Purpose Endures Forever
Point 1 – V.1-3 – Our good LORD - There is but one good God
Point 2 – V.4-9 – Our Father/Creator - There is but one creator God
Point 3 – V.10-15 – Our Rescuer/Deliverer/Savior - There is but one God of Redemption
Point 4 – V.16-22 – Our Victorious King/Protector - There is but one promise keeping God
Point 5 – V.23-25 – Our Gracious Provider - There is but one God over all
Point 6 – V.26 – Our Precious Holy God - In all situations give thanks because Our God’s steadfast love endures forever
December 1st, 2024 - Lamentations 3:21-26 – Therefore I Have Hope
Point 1 – V.21 – I remember when…
Point 2 – V.22-24 – This is the day, today
Point 3 – V.25-26 – Future hope and glory in Christ
November 24th, 2024 - Psalm 50 – A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving
Point 1 – V.1-6 – God is…
Point 2 – V.7-15 – Consider your Worship
Point 3 – V.16-22 – Consider your Conduct
Point 4 – V.23 – The Gospel
November 17th, 2024 - Ephesians 3:10 - Another and Nobler Exhibition (feat. Chris Gingrich)
-The Scheme and Plan of Saving the Church
-The Various Dispensations Through Which the Church has Passed
-The Church's Covenant Head and Representative (Christ)
-The Conversion of Every Child of God
-The Trials and Experience of Believers
-When the Last of God's People Shall be Brought In
November 10th, 2024 - Galatians 5:16-26 - What Is It To Follow Christ? (feat. Dave Cox)
16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy,[a] drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do[b] such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
November 3rd, 2024 - Ezekiel 36:22-27 - The New Heart: From God, For God (feat. Jeremy Singer)
v.22-23: The Old Heart
v.24-27: The New Heart
October 27th, 2024 - Galatians 6:11-18 – The New Creation in Christ
V.11 – large letters is possibly an ancient form of italicizing or boldfacing this part of the letter.
V.12-13 – Paul’s final critique of the Judaizers – 4 problems with them
V.14-17 – Paul’s evaluation of himself and purpose of Ministry
V.18 – Paul’s grace filled benediction – grace being the point with your Spirit
October 13th, 2024 - Galatians 5:13-26 – Living Your Spirit Led Calling
Point 1 – V.13-15 – A call to use your freedom wisely
Point 2 – V.16-18 – A call to walk by the Spirit
Point 3 – V.19-21 – A call to be aware and on guard against the flesh
Point 4 – V.22-26 – A call to trust and belong to Christ Jesus through the Spirit
October 6th, 2024 - Galatians 5:1-12 - Christ Has Set Us Free
Point 1 – V.1 – There is “Freedom” in Christ (Thesis)
Point 2 - V.2 – An Apostle’s Authoritative Assertion
Point 3 - V.3-6 – Three Reasons the Gospel is “Good News”
Point 4 - V.7-12 – Encouragement to choose Jesus
September 29th, 2024 - Galatians 4:21-31 – Choosing Freedom over Slavery
V.21 – The question
V22-23 – The biblical narrative of Abraham’s two sons by two women
V.24-27 – The interpretation
V.28-31 – The application
NOTE: Today's sermon was cut short because of losing power at church. Thank you for understanding!
September 22nd, 2024 - Galatians 4:8-20 - An Appeal of Heart
Point 1 – V.8-11 – Paul’s problem with the Galatians
Point 2 – V.12-20 – Paul’s plea to the Galatians
September 15th, 2024 - Galatians 3:26-4:7 - You Are Heirs According to Promise
Point 1 – V.26-29 – You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus
Point 2 – V.1-7 – Because you are sons, you are an heir through God our Father
September 8th, 2024 - Galatians 3:19-25 – God’s Holy Law
Point 1 – V.19-20 – The purpose of the law
Point 2 – V.21-25 – The function of the law
September 1st, 2024 - Galatians 3:15-18 – God’s Covenantal Promises
V.15 – a fortiori argument, strong to stronger
V.16 – the promises of God to Abraham were a covenant
V.17 – Now that Paul has shown that the covenant of Abraham applies to Christians (faith) his point is simple.
V.18 – The promise of an inheritance rests on a promise, not by works of the law.
August 25th, 2024 - Galatians 3:6-14 – The Righteous Shall Live by Faith Through the Spirit
Point 1 – V.6-7 – By God’s grace through faith
Point 2 – V.8-9 – All the nations will be blessed
Point 3 – V.10-12 – God’s law does not produce faith for salvation
Point 4 – V.13-14 – Jesus freed us from the curse of the law
August 18th, 2024 - Galatians 3:1-5 – The Christian “Experience”
Point 1 – V.1 – Our influences can help or hurt, therefore use discernment
Point 2 – V.2-5 – Questions about your salvation and conversion to Christ
August 11th, 2024 - Galatians 2:15-21 – Solus Christus = Christ Alone
Point 1 – V.15-16 – Becoming Righteous before God the Father (immediate change)
Point 2 – V.17-21 – Living by the Spirit (continual life-long changes)
Galatians 2:11-14 – Authentic Living “In Christ” Through the Spirit
V.11 – The confrontation
V.12-13 – The explanation – Peer pressure – fearing the displeasure of others, Peter changed his behavior.
V.14 – The charge
July 28th, 2024 - Galatians 2:1-10 – An Inside-Out Transformation
Point 1 – V.1-3 – Jew or Gentile? (Who is the gospel for?)
Point 2 – V.4-5 – Freedom or Slavery? (What is the truth of the gospel?)
Point 3 – V.6-10 – One unified message for Christ, yet different callings In Christ
July 21st, 2024 - Romans 3:23-26 - Propitiation: The Execution of God's Justice (feat. Jeremy Singer)
v.23 - Mankind in Sin
v.24-25 - God’s Justice is Satisfied in Christ
v.26 - Just and Justifier
July 14th, 2024 - Galatians 1:13-24 – Beautiful Life Changing Grace
Point 1 – V.13-17 – Grace to save and change you
Point 2 – V.18-24 – Grace to be used by God for His glory
July 7th, 2024 - Galatians 1:10-12 – Trusting God’s Good News
Point 1 – V.10 – Being accepted in society
Point 2 – V.11-12 – Our genuine faith in Christ
June 30th, 2024 - Galatians 1:1-9 – The Gospel by Grace. (Period)
Point 1 – V.1-5 – God’s Revelation through Christ
Point 2 – V.6-9 – Man’s Distortion through the Old Testament (Old Covenant)
June 23rd, 2024 - Mark 2:13-17 - Follow Me! (feat. Dave Cox)
Point 1 – Who we are has a name (Sinner or Saint)
Point 2 – Jesus’ call changes who we are.
Point 3 – Evangelism isn’t strictly a program or plan. It is explaining Jesus to everyone you know, no matter who they are.
June 16th, 2024 - Isaiah 40: 12-31 - YAHWEH: The Sovereign Shepard (feat. Jeremy Singer)
Point 1 - There Is NONE Beside God - v.12-17
Point 2 - There Is No Replacement for God - v.18-24
Point 3 - God is THE Sovereign Shepard - v.25-31
June 9th, 2024 - Ephesians 6:21-24 – Change and Choice
Point 1 – V.21-22 – Death to Life – Nobody to Somebody
Point 2 – V.23-24 – God has provided all you need in Christ
June 2nd, 2024 - Ephesians 6:10-20 – Being Strong IN Christ
Point 1 – V.10-12 – Embrace the change
Point 2 – V.13-18a – Realize the blessings and curse
Point 3 – V.18b – 20 – Live your calling
May 26th, 2024 - Ephesians 6:1-9 – Revere the Lord in Every Relationship (Part 2)
Point 1 – V.1-4 – Reverence for Christ in our Families
Point 2 – V.5-9 – Reverence for Christ in our work
May 19th, 2024 - Isaiah 6:1-7 - The Holiness of Our God (feat. Jeremy Singer)
1.) Holiness: God’s Chief Attribute
2.) The Sinfulness of Man
3.) God’s Holiness in Our Redemption
4.) Closing Points: God is Holy, Holy, Holy, so…
May 12th, 2024 - Ephesians 5:15-33 – Revere the Lord in Every Relationship (Part 1)
Point 1 – V.15-21 – Reverence for Christ in our lives as His church
Point 2 – V.22-33 – Reverence for Christ in our Marriages
May 5th, 2024 - Ephesians 5:3-14 – Leave Your Light On, in the Lord
Point 1 – V.3-6 – At one time you were darkness
Point 2 – V.7-14 – But now you are light in the Lord
Ephesians 4:25-5:2 – Walking in Love with Jesus and People
25 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another.
26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27 and give no opportunity to the devil.
28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need.
29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.
30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
5:1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.
2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
April 21st, 2024 - Ephesians 4:17-24 – Wisdom to Walk Worthy
Point 1 – V.17-19 – The Old Life without God
Point 2 – V.20-24 – The New Self, created after the likeness of God
Ephesians 4:1-16 – Live the Truth in Christ
Point 1 – V.1-6 – Theologically unified as one people in Christ
Point 2 – V.7-16 – Knowing that every saint matters
April 7th, 2024 - Baptism Sunday
There will some moments of silence during the Baptisms
March 31st, 2024 (Easter)– Acts 1:1-11 – Nothing Can Stop the Gospel
Point 1 – V.1-3 - The Resurrection
Point 2 – V.4-8 – The Covenant Commitment
Point 3 – V.9-11 – The Ascension and 2nd Coming
March 24th, 2024 -Differing Perspectives, Same Trustworthy Lord
-Matthew 27
-Mark 15
-Luke 23
-John 19
-Isaiah 53
Ephesians 3:14-21 – God is Forever Worthy of Worship and Praise
Point 1 – V.14-15 – Our Heavenly Father
Point 2 – V.16-19 – According to the riches of His power, love, and grace
Point 3 – V.20-21 – Will forever be glorified through Christ Jesus and His church
March 10th, 2024 - Ephesians 3:1-13 - The Power in Grace to be the Church
Point 1 – V.1-7 – Grace to Belong
Point 2 – V.8-10 – Grace to Minister
Point 3 – V.11-13 – Grace to live for God
March 3, 2024 - Ephesians 2:11-22 - Peace and Unity In and Through Christ Jesus
Point 1 - v.11-13: Christ our great reconciling mediator
Point 2 - v.14-18: Peace with God
Point 3 - v.19-22: Unity with God and His people
February 25th, 2024 - Ephesians 2:1-10 – All by Grace In and Through Lord Jesus (Part 2)
Point 1 – V.1-3 – Just like everyone else (Past)
Point 2 – V.4-7 – From certain death to eternal life (Present)
Point 3 – V.8-10 – Walking forward with Jesus (Future)
Ephesians 1:15-23 – All by Grace In and Through Lord Jesus (Part 1)
Point 1 - v.15-16: Faith, love, and hope abound
Point 2 - v.17-19a: A glorious knowledge of Him and His truth
Point 3 - v.19b-23: God's power revealed in and through Christ
February 11th, 2024 - Ephesians 1:3-14 – Praise for God’s work with Christ (Doxology)
Point 1 – V.3-4 – We were blessed and chosen, to be holy and his. (Thesis)
Point 2 – V.5-8a – Grace provides our value and kills our self-righteousness (Change)
Point 3 – V.8b-14 – Gratitude for God’s plan and promises (Choice)
Ephesians 1:1-2 – The Will of God
Point 1 – V.1 – To change you
Point 2 – V.2 – To teach you wisdom for living
January 28th, 2024 - Matthew 7: 15-20 - The Transformative Power of God’s Grace (feat. Jeremy Singer)
1.) False Prophets and True Prophets - v.15-16
2.) Diseased Trees to Healthy Trees - v.17-20
3.) Telling the Difference in Ourselves - 1 John 2: 3-6
Matthew 7: 13-14 - Which Road Are You On?
1.) The Wide Gate - v.13
2.) The Narrow Gate - v.14
3.) Which Road are YOU ON?
January 14th, 2024 - Dueteronomy 6:1-9 - Love
1.) The Promise: v.1-3
2.) The Command: v.4-9
3.) Gods grace and mercy shown to you
January 7th, 2024 - Numbers 6:22-27 – The LORD’s Blessings Through Prayer
22 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them,
24 The LORD bless you and keep you;
25 the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
26 the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
27 “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.”
December 31st, 2023 - Psalm 90 – Our Dwelling Place is With God
Point 1 – V.1-6 – In regards to matters of time
Point 2 – V.7-11 – In regards to our purpose
Point 3 – V.12-17 – In regards to everyday living
December 24th, 2023 - Psalm 96 – Joy To The World, The LORD Isn’t Done!
Point 1 – V.1-6 – Our Joy is in the LORD for who He is
Point 2 – V.7-13 – Our Joy is in the LORD for what He will do, is doing, and has done
Matthew 2:1-12 – What Child Is This?
Point 1 – V.1-2 – A Child and yet THE King
Point 2 – V.3-8 – The truth of Jesus will trouble some people
Point 3 – V.9-12 – The truth of Jesus will bring exceedingly great joy for some people
December 10th, 2023 - Luke 2:8-20 – Hark! Salvation Has Come for All the People!
Point 1 – V.8-14 – The Calling from Heaven
Point 2 - V.15-20 - Responding to our Savior
Luke 1:67-79 – Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Point 1 V.67-68A - Praise God
Point 2 – V.68B – Because He came and redeemed His people
Point 3 -V.69-75 – Through the raising up of His promised Messiah
Point 4 -V.76-79 – Who brings us hope, forgiveness, mercy, and peace with God
November 26th, 2023 - Philippians 4:1-9 - Reasons to be Thankful
Point 1 – V.1-3 – Our Lord Jesus and His church
Point 2 – V.4 – Joy unbound
Point 3 – V.5-6 – Reasonable new opportunities
Point 4 – V.7 – Unthinkable Peace
Point 5 – V.8 – Beautiful thoughts
Point 6 – V.9 – Grace filled living
Psalm 51 - Transparency With God Through Repentance By Grace
Point 1 – V.1-2 - Plea for Mercy/Forgiveness
Point 2 – V.3-6 - Confession of Sin
Point 3 – V.7-9 - Plea for cleansing from Sin
Point 4 – V.10-12 - Plea for Spiritual Renewal
Point 5 – V.13-17 - Vow to praise and worship God
Point 6 – V.18-19 - Plea for His Kingdom Come
November 12th, 2023 - Psalm 136 - His Commitment to His Purpose Endures Forever
Point 1 – V.1-3 – Meet our good LORD
Point 2 – V.4-9 – Our Father/Creator
Point 3 – V.10-15 – Our Rescuer/Deliverer/Savior
Point 4 – V.16-22 – Our Victorious King/Protector
Point 5 – V.23-25 – Our Gracious Provider
Point 6 – V.26 – Our Precious Holy God
Psalm 139 - Our Intimate Relationship with the LORD
Point 1 – V.1-6 – Intimately Known
Point 2 – V.7-12 – Intimately Pursued
Point 3 – V.13-18 – Intimately Created
Point 4 – V.19-24 – Intimately Loved
October 29th, 2023 - Psalm 32 - A Story of Joy and New Life Through the LORD’s Forgiveness
Point 1 – V.1-2 – The LORD’s purpose
Point 2 – V.3-5 – The deadly state of guilt and shame (sin)
Point 3 – V.6-7 – The urgent plea to everyone who suffers from sin
Point 4 – V.8-10 – Our offer to enter a relationship with the LORD
Point 5 – V.11 – Without a doubt, there is joy in the LORD!
Psalm 33 - Celebrating the Enduring Qualities of Our LORD
Point 1 – V.1-3 – Our new song of praise!
Point 2 – V.4-11 – Motivations to praise the LORD!
Point 3 – V.12-19 – Developing a deeper relationship of hope and trust with the LORD
Point 4 – V.20-22 – Therefore, the LORD is trustworthy and our great hope
October 15th, 2023 - Matthew 6:33-34 - First Things First (feat. John Yi)
1) Our many pursuits, concerns, desires, worries and fears.
2) What is his Kingdom? Who is getting their way in my life?
3) What is his righteousness? On who’s righteousness do I trust?
Acts 9:11 - Paul's First Prayer (feat. Chris Gingrich)
Charles Haddon Spurgeon
March 25, 1855
Scripture: Acts 9:11
From: New Park Street Pulpit Volume 1
11 And the Lord said to him, “Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus named Saul, for behold, he is praying,
October 1st, 2023 - Matthew 18:15-20 – Jesus Died For His Church, For His Glory, and Our Sanctification as His People
Point 1 – V.15-17 – Our divisive problem as people
Point 2 – V.18-20 – Unity among sinners for Christ
September 24, 2023 - Jude V.17-25 - Persevering Through Serving (feat. Ron Sheahan)
Point 1 - V.17-19 - We know what is around us
Point 2 - V.20-23 - We know who is within us
Point 3 - V.24-25 - Reflect the glory of God, sharing the love He loves you with
Romans 8:31-39 - Nothing Will Separate (feat. Seth Williams)
1) V. 31-32 - What then shall we say to these things?
2) V. 33-34 - Who shall bring any charge against God's elect?
3) V. 35-36 - Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?
4) V. 37-39 - None of these things, as dark and as difficult as they may be, can separate us from the love of Christ.
Romans 8:28-30: All Things Work Together For Good
V. 28 - And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. V. 29 - For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. V. 30 - And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he also justified, and those whom he justified he also glorified.
Psalm 23 - The Shepherd Cares For His Sheep
Point 1 – V.1 – All my needs are met in the LORD
Point 2 – V.2-3 – For a healthy and fruitful Life
Point 3 – V.4 – For an action-packed, yet powerfully secure Life
Point 4 – V.5 – For an Honored and Spiritually Blessed Life
Point 5 – V.6 – For an Eternal Life of love in relationship
2 Timothy 4:1-8 – Walking with Jesus, Now and Forever
Point 1 – V.1-5 – To live is Christ
Point 2 – V.6-8 – To die is gain
2 Timothy 3:10-17 – Wisdom for a Life Lived in God’s Sovereign Grace
Point 1 – V.10-13 – Sufferings and persecutions are gifts of grace
Point 2 – V.14-17 – We are being made complete in Christ
August 6th, 2023 – 2 Timothy 3:1-9 – The Gift of Discernment
Point 1 – V.1-5 – The outer appearance of godliness
Point 2 – V.6-9 – Inner heart motives
2 Timothy 2:14-26 – Truth and Love in Action Through Words and Deeds
Point 1 – V.14-19 – A reminder and charge to remain faithful to God’s word of truth
Point 2 – V.20-21 – An example to reflect on our willingness to be useful
Point 3 – V.22-26 – An example and reason to love your neighbor
July 23rd, 2023 – 2 Timothy 2:1-13 – Enduring Faithfulness
Point 1 – V.1-7 – Reflections on faithfulness
Point 2 – V.8-13 – Reasons to remain faithful
2 Timothy 1:8-18 – Powerful Truth for Confident Living
Point 1 – V.8-12a – The Gospel Testimony of Jesus
Point 2 – V.12b-14 – There is no shame or fault in following Christ Jesus
Point 3 – V.15-18 – Need extra encouragement? Ask Jesus to send someone useful!
2 Timothy 1:1-7 – God Gives His Children…
Point 1 – V.1-2 – Meaning and purpose
Point 2 – V.3-5 – Faith and family
Point 3 – V.6-7 – The Holy Spirit
John 4:31- 42 - Are you eating right? (feat. Ron Sheahan)
Point 1 – Our belief should be in Jesus
Point 2 – Our hunger is from and for Jesus
Point 3 – Our work is to share joyfully what has been given to us
John 4:1-30 – Are You Thirsty? (feat. Ron Sheahan)
Point 1 – V.1-15 – God knows your needs, physically and spiritually
Point 2 – V.16-25 – God knows you and wants you to know Him
Point 3 - V.26-30 - God is more present in our lives than we think
June 11th, 2023 - Esther 9:20-10:3 – Divine Concurrence
Point 1 – V.20-28 – Accepting our “lots” in life
Point 2 – V.9:29-10:3 – Hope for the Hopeless
Esther 9:1-19 – Building Blocks of Faith
Point 1 – V.1-4 – Seeing God at work in our lives
Point 2 – V.5-16 – Witnessing matters of life and death, righteousness and wickedness
Point 3 – V.17-19 – Remembering Him and His purpose
May 28, 2023 - Esther 8:1-17 – God’s War Against Sin
Point 1 – V.1-8 – The irrevocable decree of death
Point 2 – V.9-14 – The counter decree of life
Point 3 – V.15-17 – Mourning into Gladness – Death into Life
1 Corinthians 15:1-11 - Of First Importance
Point 1 – V.1-2 – Reminding you of the truth
Point 2 – V.3-8 – Christ died for our sins and was raised
Point 3 – V.9-12 – All by the grace of God
May 14, 2023 - Esther 7:1-10 – Diffident or Confident?
Point 1 – V.1-5 – Wishes, Favors, Requests, or Grace?
Point 2 – V.6-10 – Fear, Wrath, Harm, or Mercy?
Esther 6:1-14 - Consider How God…
Point 1 – V.1-3 – Works through all the little details of human life
Point 2 – V.4-9 – Turns certain death into new life
Point 3 – V.10-11 – Opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble
Point 4 – V.12-14 – Always keeps His promises
Esther 5:1-14 – With God or Against Him?
Point 1 – V.1-8 – Embracing Our God-given Identity
Point 2 – V.9-14 – Finding Our Own Identity Around Us
April 16, 2023 - Esther 4:1-17 – Deliverance
Point 1 – V.1-3 - Repentance
Point 2 – V.4-14 - Providence
Point 3 – V.15-17 - Obedience
April 9, 2023 - Luke 24:1-12 – Eternal Lord Jesus
Point 1 – V.1-5 – Living Lord Jesus
Point 2 – V.6-8 – Active Lord Jesus
Point 3 – V.9-12 – Faithful Lord Jesus
Esther 2:19-3:15 – Complicated Matters of Pride and Respect
Point 1 – 2:19-23 – The right thing to do, at the right time, in the right place
Point 2 – 3:1-6 – Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Point 3 – 3:7-15 – A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.
Esther 2:1-11 – Coincidental or Orchestrated?
V.1-4 – Desire > Lineage or Genealogy
V.5-7 – An old exile and pretty orphan, our heroes
V.8-11 – When in Persia, do as the Persians do?
March 12, 2023 - Esther 1:13-22 – Power, Law, and Justice, Personalized or Upheld?
v.13-15: According to whose Law?
v.16-20: Atrocities against the King!?
v.21-22: All the peoples need to hear this!
Esther 1:9-12 – Using and Breaking Bad, For Good
V.9 – A “Good” relationship?
V.10-11 – King’s move
V.12 – Queen’s gambit
February 26, 2023 - Esther 1:1-8 – Human Ambition
V.1-4 – Power and Prestige
V.5-6 – Wealth and Comfort
V.7-8 – Freedom from Personal Consequences and Sacrifices
1 Timothy 3:14-16 – Grace and Truth Through Eternity
v.14-15: Foundations in being the church
v.16: The Gospel doctrines that bind us together and make us His church
Psalm 46 – Radical Faith From God
V.1-3 – Faith over fear of death
V.4-7 – Faith in God’s unshakable kingdom
V.8-11 – Faith that God is always righteous and in control
January 22, 2023 Daniel 3:8-28 Our Faith in God's Faithfulness
January 22, 2023 Daniel 3:8-28 Our Faith in God's Faithfulness
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v.8-15 Our faith often puts us at odds with those and/or situations around us
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v.16-18 Our faith is not based on the outcome of situations
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v.19-28 Our faith may fluctuate but God's faithfulness is unmovable.
1)v12-17 - Seeing the Light to Turn Back to God
2)v18-22 Discipling Under Jesus
3)v23-25 Love Jesus, Love People
Matthew 4:1-11 - Victory In Jesus
v.1-4: Jesus succeeds where Adam and Eve failed
v.5-7: Jesus succeeds where Israel failed
v.8-11: Jesus succeeds where You and I fail
January 1, 2023 Matthew 3:1-17 The Gospel
Point 1 V.1-6 Preaching the Good News
Point 2 V.7-12 For God is Able (Deity)
Point 3 V.13-17 ..and Made Jesus Our Fulfillment (Humanity)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Romans 11:33-36 - God's Extraordinary Plans
v.33: Awe Inspiring Holiness
v.34: Wise and Knowledgeable Beyond Our Understanding
v.35: Riches of His Grace and Merch v.36: Beyond Worthy of Worship and Praise
Matthew 2:13-23 - Symbolic Prophecy that Jesus is Israel's Messiah
v.13-15: The Redemption Narrative
v.16-18: Experiencing Passover to Become Passover
v.19-23: Jesus, the Suffering Servant
1) v1-2 Jesus the Messiah and King of our attention and worship
2) v3-8 The truth of Jesus will trouble some people
3)v9-13 The truth of Jesus will bring exceedingly great joy for some people
Matthew 1:18 - 25 - Behold! The God Who is With Us to Save Us from Our Sin!
v.18-20: The Holy Spirit's Ministry to Minister
v.21-23: Jesus the Savior Saves His People from Their Sins
v.24-25: God the Father Provides Wisdom through Council and Counsel
November 27, 2022 Matthew 1:1-17 Trusting in God's Faithfulness
V.1 Introduction to the Christ
V.2-6 Abraham to King David
V.6-11 King David to Babylonian exile
V.12-16 Babylonian exile to Jesus Messiah
V.17 Conclusion and explanation for this genealogy
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Proverbs 9:1-12 - Let's Give Thanks (feat. Ron Sheahan)
v.1-2: The Table is Set
v.3-9: The Invitations are Set
v.10-12: The Feast is Now
Proverbs 8 - Have You Heard
1) v 1-11 The Voice of Wisdom
2) v 12-21 The Power of Wisdom
3) v 22-31 The Qualifications of Wisdom
4) v 32-36 The Wages of Wisdom
Proverbs 3:13-20 - You are so loved . . . (feat. Ron Sheahan)
v.13-15: Wisdom is a blessing beyond anything you can hold
v.16-18: God has given you a life and a clear path to live it fully
v.19-20: By wisdom God has brought forth what is good. He shares that Wisdom with you and I
Proverbs 1:20-33 - The True Gift of Wisdom (feat. Ron Sheahan)
-Point 1: The call of Wisdom is to you and for your good
-Point 2: The voice of Wisdom gives warning
-Point 3: The acceptance of Wisdom brings comfort and confidence
October 23, 2022 James 5:12-20 Living in God's Community of Caring
Point 1 v.12 Consider How Your Words Lead to Deeds
Point 2 v.13-18 Prayer is Powerful because God is All-Powerful
Point 3 v.19-20 Salvation builds Community and Compassion
James - God-Centered Living Through Christ
James 5:7-11 - Spiritual Maturity = Living with Endurance and Patience
v.7-8: Hope in God's working grace
v.9: Love what is good from God
v.10-11: Don't lose sight of the salvation we share in Jesus
James 4:11- 5:6
Point 1: v11-12- Judgement
Point 2: v 13-17- Self -Reliance
Point 3: v Ch5 v 1-6 - Self-indulgance
James - God-Centered Living Through Christ James
4:1-10 - Applying Wisdom and Truth in Everything
v.1-3: Check the heart motives
v.4-6: What is it that your heart desires?
v.7-10: It took, and takes, a sacrifice to make us whole again
James: God-Centered Living Through Christ
James 3:1-12 - Challenges to the New Life in Christ
v.1-2: Growing in grace while understanding we all stumble differently
v.3-5: Evaluating and discerning the will of your pilot(s)
v.6-12: Remembering that the world is full of unrighteousness, yet is Holy and Divine
James - God-centered Living Through Christ
James 2:14-26 - The New Life In Christ
1) V.14-17 Jesus came to serve, not be served
2) V.18-20 Do you personally know our Father, or do you just know of God
3) V. 21-26 Deeds naturally demonstrate a new life in Christ
Due to technical difficulties, the first part of the sermon was cut off. If possible, please read James 2:1-13 before listening as the sermon starts right at point #1!
James - God-Centered Living Through Christ
James 2:1-13 - Christ's Countercultural Nature
v.1-4: How we view others vs. How Christ views others
v.5-7: God's design vs. Culture's designs
v.8-13: Our Justice vs. God's Justice
August 28, 2022 - James 1:19-27 Christ's Transformational Truth
Point 1-V.19-21 Faith comes from hearing and receiving the implanted word.
Point 2 -V.22-25 Freedom from sin through Faith.
Point 3 -V.26-27 Why everyone needs Jesus and his transformational truth to preserve.
James - God-centered Living Through Christ
James 1:12-18 - Using Godly Wisdom Through Trials
v.12: Remember, God Has Promised
v.13-15: Remember, God is ALWAYS GOOD
v.16-18: Remember, God is the Reason Life Exists
James 1:1-11 Perseverance Because God...
1 v.1 Works all things together for His purpose
2 v.2-8 Is generous and wise
3 v.9-11 Is Salvation
August 7, 2022 - Proverbs 2:1-11 - Wisdom (feat. Ron Sheahan)
v.1-5: Wisdom, a treasure from God
v.6-7a: Wisdom, a gift for your good
v.7b-11: Wisdom, a watchtower for your soul
July 31st, 2022 - Romans 12:1-21 - We Are One
v.1-8: God Has Gifted You, What Now?
v.9-18: God Is Real, His Love Is True, And It Can Be Seen Through You!
v.19-21: God Is the One Who Changes Our Lives and the Lives of Others
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
July 24, 2022 - Hebrews 13: 1-25 - Christian Principles for Life In Christ
v.1-6: Everyday Life In Christ
v.7-19: Church Life In Christ
v.20-21: Praise the Lord For You Are Redeemed Through Christ
v.22-25: Always Encouraged, Never Alone, In Christ
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 12:18-29 - Relationship with Our Living God
v.18-24 - Joy or Fear? Grace or Judgement? Relationship or Religion?
v.25-29 - Respect or Reject the Word of the LORD?
July 10, 2022 Hebrews 12:1-17 Walking in Christ with Endurance Point 1-V.1-2 Always look to and remember, Jesus' examples Point 2-V.3-13 Remember that all things work together for your good, In Christ Point 3-V.14-17 Seek Unity, Avoid Bitterness In Christ's Church
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 11 - The One Who Faith is Righteous Shall Live / The Righteous Shall Live by Faith
v.1-3: The Call to Faithful Endurance
v.4-12: God Has Always Operated by Faith
v.13-16: Faith is Trusting in God and His Promises
v.17-31: Faith is Action Taken is Response to God and His Promises
v.32-40: Faith in God is Rewarded by God
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 10:26-39 - Speaking the Truth in Love (Part 3)
v.26-31: Our Living God Has a Covenant Expectation
v.32-34: In Times of Trouble, Remember Your Own Walk and Testimony
v.35-39: Those In Christ Shall Live by Faith
June 12, 2022 Hebrews 10:19-25 Encouragement for Your Christian Life
Point 1-v.19-22 We have Confidence through Christ's Accomplishments
Point 2-v.23 We carry Hope Through Faith
Point 3-v.24-25 God's Family IS Important Him
Hebrews 10:1-18 - Forgiveness from Sin Through Christ
v.1-4: There will always be reminders of sin
v.5-10: A new offering of a new covenant
v.11-14: Complete reconciliation through redemption
v.15-18: Now we can be his people
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 8:1-13 - Our Better Promise
v.1-2: Jesus, and what He has done, is always the point
v.3-6: The Heavenly ministry is the archetype of the symbolic earthly ministry
v.7-13: The New Covenant of Grace that changes lives
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 7:11-28 - All for Our Relationship
v11-19: The need and reality for a better covenant
v.20-22: The promise of security and stability for our redemption
v.23-25: Permanent salvation through eternal intercession
v.26-28: To remind, summarize, and encourage
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 7:1-10 - The Greatest of Three Priesthoods
v.1-3: Melchizedek; a type of the one to come
v.4-10: Melchizedek > Levites < Jesus
Hebrews 6:13-20 - God's Provision of Promises
Point 1 v.13-15 God's Faithfulness
Point 2 v.16-18 God's Trustworthiness
Point 3 v.19-20 Leads to Our Steadfast Hope in Christ
Happy Easter - He is Risen!
Because He Lives
John 20: 24-29
v.24-25: We have assurance of God's forgiveness
v.26-27: We have our assurance through faith alone, in Christ alone
v.28-29: We have hope for today, tomorrow, and forever in God's Victory
Hebrews 6:4-12 Speaking the Truth in Love
1) v4-8: The only way to true life is through Jesus
2) v9-12 Things of salvation show true life in Jesus
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 5:11-6:3 - Speaking the Truth in Love
v.11-14: The challenge
v.1-3: To hold fast and draw near
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 5:1-10 - Our High Priest Forever
v.1-4: O.T. High Priest Qualifications
v.5-6: Jesus' Calling, Authority, and Obedience
v.7-10: Jesus' fulfillment of O.T. High Priest Qualifications
2022 March 20 Hebrews 4:14-16 Our Approachable King
Point 1 V.14-15 Came down to serve
Point 2 V.16 Turns our fear into trust and love
Hebrews 3:1-19 - Exhortation to Trust the King
v.1-6: There is but one who is and was always faithful
v.7-19: The human challenge of faith
Hebrews 2:10-18 What an Amazing Savior
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest and King
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
From Divine Prophet to Earthly Priest, but Always Eternal King
Hebrews 2:5-9
v.5-8a: Fully God and Fully Man
v.8b-9: Already King but not yet fully realized
Feb. 12, 2022 - Hebrews 2:1-4 - The Prophets words are true
1) v1 - Our call and responsibility
2) v2-3a - Consider the past
3) v3b-4 - Consider the testimonies
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 1:5-14 - The Son's unique position in History
v.5: Enthroned by the Father
v.6-7: Lord over all of God's creation
v.8-12: The eternally righteous King
v.13-14: Victorious over sin and death
Jesus fulfills all of our needs as Prophet, Priest, and King
Hebrews 1:1-4 - Have you heard about God's Son?
v.1-2a: God's Son is personal
v.2b-4: God's Son is one of a kind
Philippians 3-4:1 Simply Rejoice
Point 1 3:1-11 Rejoice
Point 2 3:12-16 Press On
Point 3 3:17 4:1 Stand Firm
The Advent of Christ
Isaiah 9:1-7 - Jesus is the best gift ever!
v.1-2: Hope
v.3-5: Joy
v.6: Love
v.7: Peace
The Advent of Christ
December 19, 2021 - Isaiah 52:13-53:12 - The LORD's servant will be. . .
v.52:13-15: Victorious
v.53:1-3: Holy, yet Human
v.4-6: Punished and sacrificed for your sin
v.7-9: Obedient and Sinless while paying for your sin
v.10-12: The way of Salvation through Reconciliation
The Advent of Christ-Isaiah 50:4-11
The Obedience of the servant brings....
Point 1- v.4-6 A perfect display of an intimate love and devotion
Point 2- v.7-9 A confident eternal hope in the LORD to Behold
Point 3-v.10-11 The Gospel
The Advent of Christ
v. 1-6 - Salvation that brings Yahweh
v. 7-12 - A renewed covenant relationship
v. 13 - Joy for the World, the Lord isn't done. He still redeems the lost!
Isaiah 42:1-9 - The Lord's servant will bring. . .
v.1-4: Justice without oppression
v.5-7: A new covenant with hope for all
v.8-9: Messianic prophetic fulfillment = A promise kept
Psalm 111 - Thank you LORD for working in our lives
v.1-2: Thank you LORD for changing our hearts
v.3-6: Thank you LORD for making us your nation
v.7-10: Thank you LORD for making your ways known
Psalms of Thanksgiving
Psalm 92 - Thank you LORD for eternal rest with you
v.1-3: God's character
v.4-8: God's eternal ways
v.9-11: God's Redemption
v.12-15: God's Sanctification
Rev 3: 14-22 - What are we doing with the love God has given us?
v 14 - He is the Christ.
v 15-18 Christ knows who you are, where you are, and what you need.
v 19-22 Christ is there for you.
October 24th 2021-Zephaniah 3:1-20-The Message of Salvation
v.1-5 So many road leading to destruction
v.6-8 Opportunities for Repentance and Correction
v.9-13 The LORD is purifying a remnant
v.14-20 The LORD is with us and will carry us home
Zephaniah - The LORD hides, protects, and treasures His own
Zephaniah 2:1-15 - Hope is confident assurance in the LORD
v.1-3: Hope in the LORD's mercy
v.4-7: Hope in the LORD's salvation of a remnant
v.8-11: Hope for a future day and place of true Worship of the LORD
v.12-15: Hope for a peaceful life with the LORD
Zephaniah - The LORD hides, protects, and treasures His own
Everyone needs Jesus
Zephaniah 1:1-18
v.1-3: The Holiness of God
v.4-13: The broken sinfulness of man
v.14-18: Because we sinned against a Holy God
Habakkuk - Embracing Faith in the Faithful One
Habakkuk 3:1-19 - We walk by faith, not by sight
v.1-2: Remembering and longing for Righteousness and Mercy (Upward)
v.3-15: Trust and Hope built from history (Backward)
v.16-19: Joy and Confidence in Christ (Forward)
Habakkuk - Embracing Faith in the Faithful One
Habakkuk 2:1-20 - It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man
v.1-3: We faithfully endure for God's promises
v4-5: The inability to trust within us
v.6-20: God is always just and His justice will prevail
Habakkuk - Embracing Faith in the Faithful One
Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 - A faithfully honest conversation with God
v.1-4: A faithful lament and complaint
v.5-11: The Bigger Picture
v.12-2.1: Eternally secure through faith
1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 - Praying Without Ceasing (feat. Ron Sheahan)
v.12-15: Outward works of an inward spirit
v.16-22: Rejoice, recall and respect
v.23-28: Receive, believe and share
Micah 7:18-20 - No other Gods compare to Him
v.18: Holy, Holy is the LORD of hosts
v.19: Our Lord is merciful, gracious, and slow to anger
v.20: The LORD is good, His steadfast love endures
Nahum 3 - The righteousness of God against sin
v.1-7: All sin is exposed before the Holy One
v.8-13: The Lord sets the captives free
v.14-19: There will be an end to unceasing evil
Nahum 2 - Simple truth about a God at war with sin
v.1-2: The LORD keeps His promises
v.3-5: People are either with God or against God
v.6-10: God "naturally" opposes the proud
v.11-13: The lions and the lamb
Nahum 1 - The Creator is always in control
v.1-3a: God is great in power
v.3b-6: Control over nature
v.7-10: Control over nations
v.11-15: God's sovereignty will bring comfort to His people
Jonah 4 - Compassion wins over Wrath
v.1-5: Jonah's righteous burning anger
v.6-11: God's reasoning for compassion
August 1st, 2021 - Jonah 3 - The Greatest Miracle Ever
v.1-5: Being "Overthrown" by God
v.6-10: God's mercy and forgiveness through compassionate sorrow
Jonah 2 - Praising God's steadfast love to save
v.1:17-2:6 - Loving yourself to find yourself in Christ
v.7-10 - Always remember the Lord IS Salvation
God's compassion for all of His creation
Jonah 1 - The mercy, pursuit, and salvation of God
v.1-3: Forgiveness and mercy
v.4-12: The pursuit of God
v.13-17: Salvation comes to all differently
July 11, 2021 - Exodus 3:7-8 - God is listening, are we? (feat. Ron Sheahan)
Point 1 - Hearing
Point 2 - Caring
Point 3 - Acting
3 John - Love in Truth and Light through His church
v.1-4: A sincere brotherly love
v.5-8: A gracious neighborly love
v.9-10: The dangerous love of self
v.11-15: The reason for good and love
1 John 5:13-21 - The power of gospel centered relationships
v.13-15: Because of God's love
v.16-17: You can love your neighbor
v.18-21: Remember the gospel and what we know as truth
1 John 5:5-12 - Never lose sight of the Gospel of Christ
v.5-6b: The reality of the son's life
v.6c-8: The testimony of God's truth by the Spirit
v.9-12: The eternal promise of God
1 John 4:7-5:4 - All because God is Love
v.7-10: The origin of Christian love
v.11-16: The inspirations to love
v.17-19: The results of inspired love
v.20-5:4: Our growing response to experiencing God's generous love
1 John 4:1-6 - The centrality of Jesus is everything
v.1: God the Father reveals the son
v.2-3: The Holy Spirit speaks of the son
v.4-6: In the son? or of the world?
1 John - Walking with the God of Light, Truth, and Love
1 John 3:11-24 - God's Message is Greater
v.11-15: Man takes life
v.16-18: God gives life
v.19-24: By this truth we have confidence in the Gospel
1 John - Walking with the God of Light, Truth, and Love
1 John 2:28-3:10 - Blessed Assurance in Christ
v.2:28-3:3 - Born into Righteousness
v.3:4-10 - Victory over sin in Christ
1 John - Walking with the God of Light, Truth, and Love
1 John 2:18-27 - Abiding in Christ with the Trinity
v.18-20: Jesus has anointed us with His Holy Spirit to know Him.
v.21-25: Jesus has reconciled us to the Father eternally with Him.
v.26-27: You can't add or subtract to Jesus, only abide in Him.
1 John - Walking with the God of Light, Truth, and Love
John 1:1-2:17 - God's Glorious Gospel Review
1:1-4 - The eternal truth became human, to reconcile our eternal relationships
1:5-7 - What we think of God affects our walking with Him
1:8-2:2 - The only possible cure for sin is Jesus
2:3-11 - To know God, is to expect and embrace changes, Love Jesus, Love People
2:12-17 - Walk confidently in Christ, yet carefully in the world
The Father, Son, Holy Spirit . . . And You
John 14
v.1-4: Our comfort - we are going with Jesus.
v.5-6: How do we get there? Jesus is the way!
v.7-11: The Holy Trinity - Jesus is God!
v.12-14: We are included in God's work.
v.15-26: Jesus promises the Holy Spirit - God lives in us!
v.27-29: - Peace Over Fear
v.30-31: Jesus fulfilled all righteousness!
Hearing and Doing the Word
James - ch. 1
v.1-18: Who is excited? There is a test coming!
v.19-27: Are we hearing AND doing rather than hearing OR doing?
Psalm 73 - When you feel like giving up
v.1: God is good
v.2-3: We are weak
v.4-12: People are wicked
v.12-17: We doubt God and His plans
v.18-22: God's plan prevails
v.23-28: God is faithful
v.26: Jesus fulfilled all righteousness
He is risen, we are here... What now?
John 21:1-19
v.1-3: We have "the ticket to heaven," what now?
v.4-11: Have we forgotten or lost our way so quickly?
v12-19: Jesus loves us, feeds us and leads us!
Happy Easter! He Is Risen!
Mark 16:1-8 - The empty tomb allows for our full Spirit
v.1-4: God moves the door keeping us from Him.
v.5-7: When you seek Jesus you will have the right information to find him.
v8: The resurrection is a joy too great to keep to ourselves
Abiding in Christ with the Trinity
1 John 2:18-271
v.18-20: Jesus has anointed us with His Holy Spirit to know Him.
v.21-25: Jesus has reconciled us to the Father eternally with Him.
v.26-27: You can't add or subtract to Jesus, only abide in Him.
1 John - Walking with the God of Light, Truth, and Love
1 John 2:12-17 - Walk confidently, yet carefully
v.12-14: A reminder of the truth you learned
v.15-17: Now be prepared for the temptations
Walking with the God of Light, Truth, and Love
1 John 2:3-11
v.3-5a: Knowing God is being obedient to his word
v.5b-8: Knowing God is being a disciple and follower of Jesus
v.9-11: Knowing God is loving His people
1 John - Walking with the God of Light, Truth, and Love
1 John 1:8-2:2 - The Only Possible Cure For Sin
v.8-9: Confess your unrighteousness
v.10-2.1: For all have sinned
v.2: Praise the Lord! The blood of Christ is all-sufficient!
Walking with the God of Light, Truth, and Love
1 John 1:5-7 - What we think of God affects our walking with Him
v.5: Who is God?
v.6-7: The lighted way to reconciliation
1 John 1:1-4 - The beginning of Eternal Fellowship
v.1: The eternal truth became human
v.2: To light the way
v.3-4: Bringing about loving fellowships
2 John - Truth and love in action
v.1-6: Remain steadfast in God's truth
v.7-13: Love for the father is from the love of Christ
Luke 4:1-13
v.1-4 - The weakness of the flesh
v.5-8 - The worshipping of idols
v.9-13 - The art of following yourself
The Certainty of Good News
Luke:3:23-38 - Is He Worthy?
Point 1 - History and prophecy
Point 2 - The Lord has mercy
Luke - Certainty of the Good News
Luke 3:1-22 - Good is Coming
v.1-6: Share what you are aware of.
v.7-14: Think of what you do, how has it helped or hurt you?
v.15-22: Only "One" can save you.
Luke - The Certainty of the Good News
Our Father in Heaven - Luke 2:41-52
THE point v. 41-52 - Jesus is the only way to Our Father
V.41-42 - Jesus fulfilled the customs and the law in righteousness on our behalf
V.43-47 - Jesus has a deep understanding of Our Father and values pursuit of Him.
V.48-50 - Jesus has an intimate personal relationship with Our Father that drives His identity and purpose on earth.
V.51-52 - Jesus is obedient, and down the road, obedient to dying on a cross.
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Luke - The Certainty of the Good News
Luke 2:22-40: The revelation and glory of the Lord's Christ.
Point 1 -v.22-35: Salvation has come for all nations
Point 2 -v.36-40: Because we all need redemption
Luke - Certainty of the Good News
Today's Sermon: Luke 2:1-21
New Year...Same Savior, Christ and Lord!
Point 1 v.1-7 - The King has Come
Point 2 v.8-14 - The Christ is Here
Point 3 v.15-21 - The Response to a Savior
Luke - Certainty of the Good News
Today's Sermon - Luke 1:57-80
Point 1: v.57-66 - When God acts, hearts respond
Point 2: v.67-80 - Certainty of the Good News
A. v.68a - Praise God
B. v.68b - Because He came and redeemed His people
C. v.69-75- Through the raising up of His promised Messiah
D. v.76-79 - Who brings us hope, forgiveness, mercy and peace with God
Luke - The Certainty of the Good News
Today's sermon: Luke 1:39-56 - Praise the Lord!
Point 1 v.39-45 - The Holy Spirit reveals Christ to us
Point 2 v.46-56 - The unbelievable greatness of God.
A v.46-48 Praise God for what He has done for you!
B v.49-50 - Praise God for His unyielding character!
C v. 51-53 - Praise God for His Caring of the humble!
D v.54-55 - Praise God for His steadfast love!
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The Gospel of Luke - Certainty in the good news.
Luke 1:26-38 Promises kept in Christ
Point 1 v.26-30 - By God's grace alone
Point 2 v. 31-35 - The Holiness of God's promises
Point 3 v.36-38 - The integrity of trust
Luke 1:5-25
The Gospel of Luke - Certainty of the good news.
Point 1: V. 5-10 - God's timing is always perfect.
Point 2: V.11-17 - God remembers you.
Point 3: V. 18-25 - God fulfills His promises.
Luke 1:1-4 The undertaking for truth and certainty.
Today's sermon outline:
Point 1 v.1 Things that have been accomplished among us.
Point 2 v. 2-3 Eyewitnesses of the word.
Point 3. v.4 - Certainty of the Gospel.
Psalm 136 - His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
Point 1 v. 1-3: There is but one good God
Point 2 v. 4-9: There is but one creator God
Point 3 v. 10-16: There is but one God of Redemption
Point 4 v.17-22: There is but one promise keeping God
Point 5 v.23-25:There is but one God overall
Point 6 v.26: In all situations give thanks because Our Gods steadfast love endures forever
Testimony From The Word - Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
Point 1 V.13a - The sun or the son?
Point 2 V.13b-14 - It is entirely about God
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Testimony From the Word
God's Calling = Deliverance and Purpose
Exodus 3:1-4:17
v.3:1 - 9: Moses' Calling
v.3:10 - 4:17 - Moses' Commission
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Testimony From the Word
John 15
v. 3,4, 16: Jesus changes lives
v. 1, 4, 6: Life without Christ is fruitless
v. 2, 5, 7, 8, 11, 16: Life in Christ is fruitful
v. 18-27: We have the promise of the Holy Spirit
v. 26-27: The Holy Spirit testifies to us about Jesus
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Testimony From the Word
Luke 15: 11 - 32
v11-12: All we have is from our Father
v13-19: Left to ourselves we misuse what we have been given
v20-24: We long for less than God desires for us
v.25-32: We want what others have, but we have all that we need
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Life with an all sufficient Lord and Savior changes everything. . .
Guidelines for advancing the Gospel as ambassadors
Colossians 4: 2 - 18
v.2-4: Love the Lord your God, Christ Jesus
v.5-6: Love your neighbor as yourself
v.7-18: The ministry of reconciliation is why we are here
Life with an all sufficient Lord and Savior changes everything. . .
God's everlasting love changes our relationships
Colossians 3:18 - 4:1
v.18-21: Our family dynamic
v.22-4.1: Your work life
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Live with an all sufficient Lord and Savior changes everything
Colossians 3:5-17
v.5-10: Enmity - Our earthly desires do not coexist with God's spiritual desires, the are against them.
v.11-12: Unity - We are set apart from the world, but are one in Christ, as also our actions should be.
v.13-17: Adoration - Our lives should be a reflection and praise to God the Father through Christ our Lord.
Life with an all sufficient Lord and Savior changes everything. . .
Embrace your new life in Christ
Colossians 3:1-4
v.1-2: Salvation leads to sanctification
v.3: Mortification - Dying to self
v.4: Vivification - Being made alive in Christ
Life with an all sufficient Lord and Savior changes everything. . .
All sufficient means it can't be added to, or taken from
Colossians 2: 16 - 23
v.16-17: Jesus is all and paid it all
v.18-19: Don't worship religion, worship Lord Jesus
v.20-23: Only Jesus can pay for sin
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Life with an all sufficient Lord and Savior changes everything. . .
Therefore, trust in Jesus, not in culture
Life with an all sufficient Lord and Savior changes everything. . .
We rejoice in Christ's purpose, honoring Him as His church
Life with an all sufficient Lord and Savior changes everything. . .
The firstborn gives us hope
Faith is Hope: The confident expectation in Christ, with our past, present, and future.