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MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
“The Burden of Greed, the Benefit of God"
Ecclesiastes 5:8-20
1 | The Burden of Enslavement to Greed (v. 8-17)
2 | The Benefit of Enjoyment of God (v. 18-20)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
“The Limitations of the Tabernacle: A Symbol of Separation"
Hebrews 9:1-10
1 | The Old Covenant Tabernacle Was Limited Because It Was an Earthly Place (v. 1-5)
2 | The Old Covenant Tabernacle Was Limited Because the Mediators Were Earthly Priests (v. 6-10)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
“The New and Better Covenant"
Hebrews 8:7-13
1 | The New Covenant Is Better Because It Brings New Provision (v. 7-10a)
2 | The New Covenant Is Better Because It Produces a New People (v. 10b-11)
3 | The New Covenant Is Better Because It Secures a New Pardon (v. 12-13)
MESSAGE | Tim Keeter (Guest Speaker)
“A Quiet Soul"
Psalm 131
1 | The Quiet Soul is Humble (v. 1)
2 | The Quiet Soul Rests in the Father’s Past Faithfulness (v. 2)
3 | The Quiet Soul Hopes in the Father’s Present & Future Faithfulness (v. 3)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Better Priest Ministering in a Better Place"
Hebrews 8:1-6
1 | Jesus Ministers as a Better Priest (v. 1)
2 | Jesus Ministers in a Better Place (v. 2-6)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Priest Who Saves to the Uttermost"
Hebrews 7:20-28
1 | Jesus Is Our Patron Priest (v. 20-22)
2 | Jesus Is Our Permanent Priest (v. 23-25)
3 | Jesus Is Our Perfect Priest (v. 26-28)
MESSAGE | Aaron Wine (Minister to Youth)
"The Good Shepherd"
Psalm 23:1-16
1 | The Good Peace (v. 1-2)
2 | The Good Restoration (v. 3)
3 | The Good Presence (v. 1-4)
4 | The Good Life (v. 5-6)
MESSAGE | Tom McClendon (Minster of Congregational Care)
"Worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth"
John 4:21-24
1 | True Worship is Biblical: It Engages the Word (v. 23-24)
2 | True Worship is Rational: It Engages our Mind (v. 21-22)
3 | True Worship is Spiritual: It Engages the Heart (v. 23-24)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Priest Who Brings Perfection"
Hebrews 7:11-19
1 | We Need Jesus as Our Priest Because of the Imperfection of the Old Covenant Priesthood (v. 11-14)
2 | We Need Jesus as Our Priest Because of His Indestructible Life (v. 15-19)
MESSAGE | Austin Trahan
"Our Greatest Need is Grace"
Hosea 3:1-5
1 | God's Redemption for His Unfaithful People (v. 1-2)
2 | God's Discipline Towards His Unfaithful People (v. 3-4)
3 | God's Restoration of His Unfaithful People (v. 5)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jesus, Our Superior Priest-King Forever"
Hebrews 7:1-10
1 | Melchizedek's Authority Points Us to Christ (v. 1-2a)
2 | Melchizedek's Name Points Us to Christ (v. 2b)
3 | Melchizedek's Uniqueness Points Us to Christ (v. 3)
4 | Melchizedek's Superiority Points Us to Christ (v. 4-10)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Sure and Steadfast Anchor"
Hebrews 6:13-20
1 | God's Surety is an Anchor for Assurance (v. 13-18)
2 | God's Son is an Anchor for Assurance (v. 19-20)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Full Assurance of Hope"
Hebrews 6:9-12
1 | Assurance Is Something That Can Be Known (v. 9)
2 | The Source Of Assurance Is Something That Will Be Shown (v. 10)
3 | The Hope Of Assurance Is Something That Can Be Grown (v. 11-12)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Progress On To Maturity"
Hebrews 6:1-8
1 | A Challenge to Progress on to Maturity (v. 1-3)
2 | A Warning if We Don’t Progress on to Maturity (v. 4-8)
MESSAGE | Bro. Al Jackson (Pastor Emeritus)
"God and God Alone"
Psalm 139
1 | Omniscient: God Knows Everything (v. 1-6)
2 | Omnipresent: God is Everywhere (v. 7-12)
3 | Omnipotent: God Can Do Anything (v. 13-18)
4 | Omnirighteous: God Judges Everyone Justly (v. 19-24)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Christ Bore Our Sins"
1 Peter 2:24-25
1 | The Cross’s Necessity
2 | The Cross’s Significance
3 | The Cross’s Outcome
MESSAGE | Aaron Wine (Minister to Youth)
"The Keys of the Kingdom and the Great Commission"
1 | The Church's Constitution (Matt 16:13-19)
2 | The Church's Charter (Matt 18:15-20)
3 | The Church's Commission (Matt 28:18-20)
MESSAGE | Cliff Knight (Minister to Families)
"Do You Not Know?"
Isaiah 40:28-31
1 | The Truth About God an be Known (v. 28)
2 | The Truth of God is Revealed (v. 28-29)
3 | The Truth about God is Transforming (v. 30-31)
Seven Truths About God:
- God is Everlasting Creator
- God is Almighty Sovereign
- God is Holy and Righteous
- God is Perfect and Just
- God is Good and Gracious
- God is Love and Merciful
- God is Savior and Lord
MESSAGE | Kevin Webb (Minister to Students)
"The Triumph and Blessing of Jesus’ Ascension"
Acts 2:33-36
1 | Christ Ascended, Therefore Worship Him (v. 33a)
2 | Christ Ascended, Therefore Trust Him (v. 33b-35)
3 | Christ Ascended, Therefore Thank Him (v. 36)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Guarding Against Apostasy"
Hebrews 5:11-14
1 | Being Dull of Hearing is a Drift Towards Apostasy (v. 11)
2 | Being Forgetful is a Drift Towards Apostasy (v. 12)
3 | Being Unskilled in the Word of Righteousness is a Drift Towards Apostasy (v. 13)
4 | Being Undiscerning is a Drift Towards Apostasy (v. 14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Guarding Your Steps In Corporate Worship"
Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
1 | Guard your Steps in How You Listen (v. 1)
2 | Guard Your Steps in What You Speak (v. 2-7a)
3 | Guard Your Steps in Who You Fear (v. 7b)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Our Appointed Great High Priest: The Source of Eternal Salvation"
Hebrews 5:1-10
1 | Qualifications for the Earthly High Priest (v. 1-4)
2 | Qualifications for Christ, the Eternal High Priest (v. 5-10)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"For Everything There is a Season" (Part 3)
Ecclesiastes 4:1-16
Pushback #3: Oppression (v. 1-3)
Pushback # 4: Envy (v. 4-6)
Pushback 5: Loneliness (v. 7-12)
Push Back # 6: Popularity (v. 13-16)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Word of God and the Great High Priest of God"
Hebrews 4:12-16
1 | The Word Exposes We Have a Great Need for a Great High Priest (v. 12-13)
2 | The Word Teaches US We Have a Great High Priest for Our Great Need (v. 14-16)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"For Everything There is a Season" (Part 2)
Ecclesiastes 3:16-22
1 | Pushback # 1: Injustice (v. 16-17)
2 | Pushback # 2: Man is a Mere Animal (v. 18-22)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Entering God's Rest Through Fear, Faith, and Focus"
Hebrews 4:1-11
1 | Fear Is Required for Entering into God’s Rest (v. 1)
2 | Faith Is Required for Entering into God’s Rest (v. 2-10)
3 | Focus Is Required for Entering into God’s Rest (v. 11)
What Does it Mean to Strive?
- We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard (2:1)
- Consider Jesus the apostle and high priest (3:1)
- Do not harden your hearts (3:8)
- Take care…lest there be…an unbelieving heart (3:12)
- Exhort one another every day (3:13)
- Hold our original confidence firm to the end (3:14)
- And fear [unbelief] (4:1)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jesus Christ: LORD of Life"
Mark 5:21-43
1 | Jesus and a Desperate Man (v. 21-24)
2 | Jesus and a Defiled Woman (v. 25-34)
3 | Jesus and the Dead Girl (v. 35-43)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Christian Life to Regard"
Hebrews 3:12-19
1 | A Charge to Regard (v. 12)
2 | A Community to Regard (v. 13)
3 | A Confidence to Regard (v. 14a)
4 | A Condition to Regard (v. 14b-19)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Lessons From the First Lord's Supper"
Three Lessons Jesus Teaches Us:
1 | The Centrality of His Death. 2 | The Purpose of His Death.
- Propitiation
- Redemption
- Reconciliation
3 | The Need to Appropriate His Death Personally.
MESSAGE | Al Jackson (Pastor Emeritus)
"Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God"
Acts 18:1-11
1 | Proclaim the Gospel Passionately (v. 1-4)
2 | Proclaim the Gospel Strategically (v. 5-8)
3 | Proclaim the Gospel Expectantly (v. 9-11)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"For Everything, There is a Season"
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
1 | God is Sovereign Over Everything (v. 1-8)
2 | Implications of God’s Sovereignty (v. 9-15)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Hold Fast, Hear, and Heed"
Hebrews 3:6-11
1 | Hear God’s Word (v. 7)
2 | Heed God’s Warnings (v. 8-9)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Consider Jesus-Our Fatihful Apostle, High Priest, and House Builder"
Hebrews 3:1-6
1 | Consider Christ Our Faithful Apostle and High Priest (v. 1-2a)
2 | Consider Christ, Our Faithful House Builder (v. 2b-6)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Preacher Goes Retrospective and Prospective"
Ecclesiastes 2:1-26
1 | A Retrospective Look at Life Under the Sun (v. 1-11)
2 | A Prospective Look at Life Under the Sun (v. 12-26)
MESSAGE | Aaron Wine (Minister to Youth)
"Life Together"
1 Corinthians 12:1-31
1 | Spirit-Empowered Unity: The Gifts (v. 1-11)
2 | Christ-Centered Unity: The Body (v. 12-26)
3 | God-Exalting Unity: The Point (v. 27-31)
MESSAGE | Aaron Wine (Minister to Youth)
"Seeing the Blessings of Our Salvation"
Romans 5:1-11
1 | Look Around at God's Blessings (v. 1-5)
2 | Look Back at God's Blessings (v. 6-8)
3 | Look Ahead to God's Blessings (v. 9-11)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Eye Is Never Satisfied-'Under the Sun'"
Ecclesiastes 1:4-18
1 | The Impermanence of Man: An Observation (v. 4-11)
2 | The Impermanence of Man: An Autobiography (v. 12-18)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jesus: Made Like Us In Every Respect"
Hebrews 2:14-18
1 | Jesus Made Like Us, To Be Our Liberating King (v. 14-16)
Three Cultural Attitudes Concerning Death (Franz Borkenau):
- Death-Denying
- Death-Accepting
- Death-Defying
2 | Jesus Made Like Us, To Be Our Loving High Priest (v. 17-18)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Ecclesiastes: A Quest for Meaning"
Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
1 | The Author (v. 1)
2 | The Answer (v. 2)
3 | The Question (v. 3)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Crucified and Crowned for Us and Our Salvation"
Hebrews 2:9-13
1 | Jesus Crucified and Crowned to Deliver Believers From Judgment (v. 9)
2 | Jesus Crucified and Crowned to Restore Believers’ Glory (v. 10)
3 | Jesus Crucified and Crowned to Make Believers Holy (v. 11a)
4 | Jesus Crucified and Crowned to Bring Believers Into His Family (v. 11b-13)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jesus: The Provision for Humanity's Problem"
Hebrews 2:5-9
1 | The Purpose of Humanity: Glory and Dominion (v. 5-8a)
2 | The Problem of Humanity: Glory and Dominion Lost (v. 8C)
3 | The Provision for Humanity’s Problem: Jesus, the Representative Man (v. 9)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Three Burials, One Hope"
Genesis 50
1 | Burying A Beloved Father (v. 1-14)
2 | Burying the Brother’s Offenses (v. 15-23)
Why the Evil of Sin Works for Good:
- The sins of others produce holy sorrow.
- It makes us love grace more.
- It works in us a greater opposition to sin.
- The sins of others become glasses in which we may see our own sinful hearts.
- The sins of others are means of making the people of God more thankful (that God preserved us from it).
3 | Burying the Faithful Brother (v. 24-26)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jacob's Final Blessing"
Genesis 49:13-33
1 | Jacob: The Prophet of God’s Blessings (v. 13-28)
2 | Jacob: The Believer in God’s Blessings (v. 29-33)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Danger of Drifting"
Hebrews 2:1-4
1 | Pay Attention Because We Naturally Drift (v. 1)
2 | Pay Attention Because Judgment is Coming (v. 2-3a)
3 | Pay Attention Because the Message Has Been Verified (v. 3b-4)
Message | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Supplied for Service"
1 Peter 4:10-11
The Biblical Framework:
- Pastors lead ministry.
- Deacons facilitate ministry.
- The congregation does ministry
1 | The Mandate for Service (v. 10-11a)
2 | The Motive for Service (v. 11b)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jesus: Better Than the Angels"
Hebrews 1:4-14
1 | Jesus has a Better Name Than the Angels (v. 3-5)
2 | Jesus Is Worshipped by the Angels (v. 6)
3 | Jesus is Ruler of the Angels (v. 7-9)
4 | Jesus is Creator of the Angels (v. 10-12)
5 | Jesus is King over the Angels (v. 13-14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Preeminence of Jesus, Our Prophet, Priest, and King"
Hebrews 1:1-4
The Dangers Threatening the Original Audience:
- Passive Dangers (Spiritual Sluggishness)
- Active Dangers (Evil Unbelieving Hearts)
- External Pressure (Persecution)
1 | Jesus is Our Last Days Prophet (v. 1-2a)
2 | Jesus is Our Last Days Priest-King (v. 2b-4)
Our Threefold Misery (Francis Turretin):
- Ignorance
- Guilt
- Tyranny
Seven Truths Concerning Last Day’s Priest-King:
- He’s the Messianic Heir
- He’s the Agent of Creation
- He's the Fullness of God
- He is the Universe’s Sustainer
- He made Purification for Sins
- He sat down at the right hand of God
- He is Superior to the Angels
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Call to Corporate Prayer"
Ephesians 6:10-18
Three Basic Kinds of Prayer:
- Upward prayer (praise/Thanksgiving)
- Inward prayer (self examination and confession)
- Outward prayer (supplication/intercession)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Glorying in the Cross"
Galatians 6:11-18
1 | The Fruit of Works Rooted Religion: Boasting in Self (v. 11-13)
2 | The Fruit of Grace Rooted Faith: Boasting in the Savior (v. 14-18)
MESSAGE | Cliff Knight (Minister to Families)
"For You Have Heard My Vows"
Psalm 61
1 | David Prays to God (v. 1-2)
2 | David Flees to God for Refuge (v. 3-4)
3 | David Remembers His Vows to God and Heritage from God (v. 5)
4 | David Pleads to God's Grace for Future Days and Generations (v. 6-7)
5 | David Affirms His Praise and Vows (v. 8)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Sowing to the Spirit"
Galatians 6:6:10
1 | Sowing to the Spirit: An Example (v. 6)
2 | Sowing to the Spirit: An Exhortation (v. 7-8)
3 | Sowing to the Spirit: An Encouragement (v. 9-10)
Takeaways:
- Today is the Father of Tomorrow.
- Ignorance of what you are sowing won’t keep you from reaping
- You will reap more than you sow.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Life in Step With the Spirit: An Accomplishment of the First Advent"
Galatians 5:25-6:5
1 | Life in Step With the Spirit is a Life of Selfless Investment (v. 25-6:3)
2 | Life in Step With the Spirit is a Life of Self-Examination (v. 4-5)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Belonging to Christ, Living by the Spirit"
Galatians 5:19-25
1 | The Spiritual Contrast in the Battle that Rages: (v. 19-23)
2 | The Divine Strategy for the Battle that Rages (v. 24-25)
Truths About Cross Bearing:
- Our carrying the cross is grounded by Christ’s once/for all atonement.
- The daily crucifixion is to be pitiless.
- Its painful.
- Its non-discriminatory.
- It results in a burial.
- But in time, New Creation realities bloom.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Life in Christ, Led by the Holy Spirit"
Galatians 5:16-18
1 | The Charge: A Hopeful Promise (v. 16)
2 | The Conflict: A Lifelong Reality (v. 17)
3 | The Comfort: A Gospel Reassurance (v. 18)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Four Words in Understanding the Lord's Supper"
1 | Proclamation
- 1 Corinthians 11:26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes
2 | Blessing
- 1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?
3 | Participation
- 1 Corinthians 10:16 The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ
4 | Anticipation
- 1 Corinthians 11:26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Freedom From Law, Freedom to Love"
Galatians 5:13-15
1 | Freedom From the Law’s Curse (v. 13a)
2 | Freedom From the Power of Sin (v. 13b)
Ways We Give the Flesh Opportunity in Relationships:
- We harbor a grudge
- We fail to overlook minor offenses
- We put a negative spin on the actions of others
- We as a pattern speak negatively about others
3 | Freedom to Overcome Conflict With Love (5:13c-15)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Circumcision or the Cross"
Galatians 5:7-12
1 | False Teachers Can Hinder the Believer’s Race (v. 7-9)
2 | False Teachers Will Not Ultimately Deceive True Believers (v. 5:10a)
3 | False Teachers Will be Judged (v. 10b-12)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Blessed Through the Offspring of Abraham"
Genesis 49:1-12
1 | A Prophecy to Reuben (v. 1-4)
2 | A Prophecy to Simeon and Levi (v. 5-7)
3 | Prophecy to Judah (v. 8-12)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"For Freedom Christ Sets Us Free"
Galatians 5:1-6
1 | Freedom from the Yoke of Slavery (v. 1-4)
Jesus Set Us Free From 3 Slaveholders:
- Jesus set us free from sin/guilt.
- Jesus set us free from death.
- Jesus set us free from the tyranny of the devil
2 | Freedom For Faith Fueled Hope and Love (v. 5-6)
MESSAGE | Jordan Hoge
“From Mt. Carmel to Mt. Horeb”
1 Kings 19:1-18
1 | In Elijah’s fear and discouragement, God sustains him.
2 | In Elijah’s fear and discouragement, God speaks to him.
3 | In Elijah’s fear and discouragement, God commissions him.
MESSAGE | Cliff Knight (Minister Families)
"Praise the LORD, Let everything Praise Him"
Psalm 148
1 | Praise the LORD from the heavens (v. 1-6)
2 | Praise the LORD from the earth (v. 7-14)
What God does in us when we praise Him:
- He captures our heart with truth about Himself.
- He changes our mindset.
- He builds our faith.
- He defeats our enemies.
- He replaces our fear, doubts, worry, anxiety, and lies.
- He brings joy and satisfaction to our soul like nothing else can or will.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Uncompromising Faith"
Genesis 47:28-48:22
1 | The Burden Jacob Has: A Refusal to Compromise (47:28-31)
2 | The Blessing Joseph Receives: A Refusal to Compromise (48:1-22)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Son of Slavery, a Son of Freedom"
Galatians 4:21-31
1 | Those “In Christ” Are Children of Promise: An Illustration from Redemptive History (4:21-27)
Four Potential Kinds of Relationship to the Law:
- Law obeying, law-depending.
- Law-disobeying, law-depending.
- Law-Disobeying, not law-depending.
- Law-obeying, not law-depending.
2 | Those “In Christ” Are Children of Promise: An Application from Redemptive History (4:28-31)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Blessed in Egypt"
Genesis 47:1-28
1 | The Mediator of a Blessing (v. 1-13)
2 | The Recipients of Blessing (v. 13-28)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"In Anguish that Christ May be Formed in Others"
Galatians 4:12-20
1 | In Anguish as a Spiritual Brother (v. 12-18)
2 | In Anguish as a Metaphorical Mother (v. 19-20)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Into Egypt: Displays of Faith, Fruitfulness, and Faithfulness
Genesis 46:1-34
1 | Jacob’s Descent into Egypt: A Display of Faith (46:1-7)
2 | Jacob’s Offspring: A Display of Fruitfulness (46:8-27)
3 | Jacob’s Reunion: A Display of God’s Faithfulness (46:28-34)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
A Warning to Those Known By God
Galatians 4:8-11
1 | An Enslavement We must Recall (4:8)
2 | A Conversion We Must Relish (4:9a-b)
3 | A Warning We Must Regard (4:9c-11)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Heirs by Adoption-Through Redemption"
Galatians 4:1-7
1 | What We Were: Slaves (4:1-3)
2 | What God Did: Save (4:4-5)
3 | What We Are: Sons (4:6-7)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Delivered Up According to the Plan of God"
Genesis 45:1-28
1 | Joseph’s Revelation (45:1-15)
2 | Pharaoh’s Resourcing (45:16-24)
3 | Jacob’s Revival (45: 25-28)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
The Apostle Paul's Gospel Grammar
Galatians 3:23-2
1 | Our Condition Under the Law (3:23-24)
2 | Our Credentials in Christ (3:25-29)
SPEAKER | Dr. Robert Plummer
3 John
Supporting Missionaries
1 | A Commitment to the Lord Means We Will Support Missionaries 2 | A True Love for Other Christians Means We Will Support Missionaries
MESSAGE | Dr. Robert Plummer
"Mission Possible"
Matthew 28:16-20
1 | Our Mission is Clear (v.19)
2 | The Success of Our Mission is Guaranteed by the Power of our Lord (v. 18)
3 | The Success of Our Mission is Guaranteed by the Presence of our Lord (v.20)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Judah the Substitute"
Genesis 44:1-34
1 | Joseph Tests the Ones Whom His Father Loves (44:1-13)
2 | Judah Mediates For the One Whom His Father Loves (44:14-34)
Judah as Jesus' Forerunner:
- A pledge to his father
- A plea to Joseph
- A pardon for Benjamin
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Harmony Between Law and Gospel"
Galatians 3:15-22
1 | The Purpose of the Promise: to Save (3:15-18)
2 | The Purpose of the Law: to Condemn (3:19-22)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Clinging to the Old Cursed Cross
Galatians 3:10-14
1 | The First Alternative: Living By Our Works (3:10-12)
2 | The Second Alternative: Living by Faith (3:13-14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Baptism To Accomplish"
Luke 12:49-50
1 | Fire of Judgment on the Earth (12:49)
2 | Baptism of Judgment on Jesus (12:50)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Salvation Blessing By Faith"
Galatians 3:6-9
1 | By Faith, Salvation Blessing Came to Abraham (3:6)
2 | By Faith, Salvation Blessing Comes Thru Abraham (3:7-9)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Christian Life: By the Hearing with Faith"
Galatians 3:1-5
1 | They Beheld the Cross of God the Son (3:1)
2 | They Received the Indwelling of God the Holy Spirit (3:2-4)
3 | They Experienced Miracles from God the Father (3:5)
MESSAGE | Tom McClendon (Minister of Congregational Care)
Pure Hearts See God!
Matthew 5:8
1 | How Does the Bible "Heart" ?
- Center of Our Life & Perdonality
- Seat of all Our Troubles
- Center of Divine Influence
2 | What Does Our Lord Mean by "Pure in Heart"?
- Cleansed by the Blood
- Purified by the Word of God
- Filled with Clean Thoughts
- Purged of Deceptive Motives
- Free from a Divided Heart
3 | What Does it Mean that :We Shall See God"?
- Creation
- Circumstances
- Others
- Future
4 | What Does it Look Like When Our Hearts Become Pure?
MESSAGE | Kris Mobbs (Guest Speaker)
God’s Mystery, Our Mission
Ephesians 3:1-13
1 | The Mystery is Advanced through Paul’s Suffering
- A prisoner OF Christ Jesus
- A Prisoner FOR the sake of the nations
2 | The Mystery is Revealed TO and THROUGH Paul
- TO Paul by divine Revelation
- THROUGH Paul by the Reading of the Word
3 | The Mystery is Accomplished in Christ through the Gospel
4 | The Mystery is Entrusted to The Church
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Justification in the Son, Life in the Son"
Galatians 2:17-21
1 | The Justified Don’t Live In Sin (2:17-18)
2 | The Justified Do Live In the Son (2:19-21)
Four Prepositional Phrases of Grace:
(1) crucified withChrist.
(2) Christ lives inme
(3) inthe Son of God.
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MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
The Gospel of Justification
Galatians 2:15-16
1 | The Universal Need of the Gospel (v. 15)
His perceived righteousness:
a. It was a comparative righteousness
b. It was a negative righteousness
c. It was a legalistic righteousness
2 | The Universal Hope of the Gospel (v. 16)
Implications for Believers:
a. We have peace w/ God (Romans 5:1)
b. Assurance is sure and eternal (Romans 8:30)
c. We don’t have to perform to be accepted (Ephesians 1:6)
d. No more condemnation/guilt (Romans 8:1)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Call to Be "In Step With the Truth of the Gospel"
Galatians 2:11-14
1 | Peter’s Conduct: Anti-Gospel Pretense (v. 11-13)
2 | Paul’s Conduct: Gospel Driven Protest (v. 14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Paul: Confirmed by Jesus' Apostles"
Galatians 2:1-10
1 | The Apostles Added Nothing to Paul’s Gospel (2:1-6)
2 | The Apostles Agreed With Everything Concerning Paul’s Gospel (2:7-10)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Nicene Creed (Part 2)
"Four Truths from Article 1"
1 | There is only one God
2 | This one God is Father
3 | This one God is almighty
4 | This one God is Creator of all things
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Apostle Paul: Christ's Man, With Christ's Message, For Christ's Mission"
Galatians 1:11-24
1 | Paul’s Pre-Conversion: The Persecutor (v. 11-14)
2 | Paul’s Conversion: The Believer (v. 15-16a)
3 | Paul’s Post-Conversion: The Preacher (v. 16b-24)
Message | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Gospel of Grace: No Other Gospel"
Galatians 1:6-10
1 | To Turn from the Gospel of Grace is to Desert God (1:6-7)
2 | To Teach Contrary to the Gospel of Grace is to Be Accursed (8-9)
3 | To Take In the Gospel of Grace Frees Us from Man’s Approval (10)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Declaration of Freedom in Christ"
Galatians 1:1-5
1 | God's Apostle's Are Our Authority
2 | God's Gospel is Our Hope
3 | God's Praise is Our Goal
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Agents of Rescue"
James 5:16-20
1 | Rescue for the Repentant Through the Prayers of the Righteous (5:16-18)
2 | Rescue for the Unrepentant Through the Prayers of the Righteous (5:19-20)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Let Us Pray"
James 5:13-16
1 | The Praying Believer (5:13)
2 | The Praying Elders (5:14-15)
3 | The Praying Friends (5:16)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Past, Present, and Promised Grace: The Ground of the Believer's Hope"
James 5:7-12
1 | We can Be Patient Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:7-8a)
2 | Our Hearts Can be Strengthened Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:8b)
3 | We can Avoid Grumbling Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:9)
Why Discontentment That Leads to Grumbling is Serious (Thomas Boston):
(1) Discontentment mistrusts God
(2) It amounts to complaining against God’s plan
(3) It reflects a desire to be sovereign
(4) It covets something God has not been pleased to give
(5) It subtly (or not ) communicates God has made a mistake
(6) It denies the wisdom of God and exalts our wisdom
4 | We Can Be Encouraged by the OT Sufferers Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:10-11)
5 | You Can Let Your Yes Be Your Yes Because of Past, Present and Promised Grace (5:12)
MESSAGE | Greg Key
"God's Glorious Grace"
Ephesians 1:3-14
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God's glorious grace in His predetermined plans
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God's glorious grace is found in Jesus
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God's glorious grace gives us our redeemed identity
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God's glorious grace secures our redeemed identity
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God's glorious grace fuels our worship
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Danger of Not Being Rich Towards God"
James 5:1-6
1 | Coming Misery Because Their Riches Were Selfishly Hoarded (v. 1-3)
2 | Coming Misery Because Their Riches Were Unjustly Gained (v. 4)
3 | Coming Misery Because Their Riches Were Lovelessly Wasted (v. 5)
4 | Coming Misery Because Their Riches Were Violently Acquired (v. 6)
Concluding Takeaways:
(1) The Bible views wealth ambiguously
(2) Since God owns everything (Ps 24:1), we serve as stewards of the parts of creation he has placed under our authority
(3) Poor stewardship is ultimately a sinner's problem with God. Matthew 25:14 You are a hard man.
(4) Its easy to think this text doesn’t apply to many of us.
(5) Neither wealth nor poverty is necessarily an indicator of personal righteousness.
(6) Scripture says poverty with godliness is preferred to mere material wealth.
(7) There are warnings in Scripture but no condemnation of riches.
(8) We should help the poor.
(9) The Bible does not encourage any able-bodied person to continually live off donations of others.
(10) God promises numerous blessings to those who steward their resources:
(a) God is pleased.
(b) Our giving advances the work of the kingdom of God.
(c) There is Heavenly Reward.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Provision From the King's Lord"
Genesis 43:15-34
1 | Bowing to the King’s Lord (v. 15-26)
2 | Benevolence From the King’s Lord (v. 27-34)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Slander and Presumption: Two Marks of Self Exaltation"
James 4:11-17
1 | Do Not Slander Because it a Breach of Humility (v. 11-12)
2 | Do Not Presume Because it a Breach of Humility (v. 13-17)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Our Hope and Help for Controlling Passions"
James 4:5-10
1 | The Jealousy of God is a Hope and Help for Controlling Passions (v. 5)
2 | The Grace of God is a Hope and Help for Controlling Passions (v. 6a)
3 | Grace Generated Humility is a Hope and Help for Controlling Passions (v. 6b-10)
MESSAGE | PDr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Symptoms of Spiritual Adultery"
James 4:1-4
1 | A Symptom of Spiritual Adultery: At War With Each Other (v. 1a)
2 | A Symptom of Spiritual Adultery: At War With Ourselves (v. 1b-3)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Wisdom from Above: The Mark of a Believer
James 3:13-18
1 | The Conduct of Wisdom (v. 13)
2 | The Carnality of Worldly Wisdom (v. 14-16)
3 | The Christ-likeness of Heavenly Wisdom (v. 17-18)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Tongue: A Small But Representative Member"
James 3:1-12
1 | The Tongue Is Evidence (3:1-2)
2 | The Tongue Is Powerful (3:3-5a)
3 | The Tongue is Destructive (3:5-6)
4 | The Tongue Is Uncontrollable (3:7-12)
5 | The Tongue is Revealing (3:9-12)
Steps For Addressing the Problem Tongue:
(1) Be mindful that the depth of your sin and your need of saving grace are all evidenced in your words
(2) Remember (if you are a believer) you are a new creation in Christ
(3) Ferguson: The slaying of inner pride and the illumination of our minds in regeneration create a new disposition and affection. The true convert will have a Jacob-like limp in his speech…because in spiritual anatomy…the heart and the tongue are directly connected
(4) Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly...
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Test, Yet Gift, of Famine"
Genesis 42:25-43:14
1 | The Test of Famine (42:25-43:1)
2 | The Gift of Famine (43:2-14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"James' Equation: Saving Faith=Justification + Works"
James 2:14-26
Opening Statement (2:14)
1 | CASE Study 1: Fruitless Faith Is Useless With People (v. 15-17)
2 | Case Study 2: Fruitless Faith Is Useless With God (v. 18-19)
3 | CASE Study 3 Fruitful Faith Is Useful With God (v. 20-24)
4 | CASE Study 4: Fruitful Faith is Useful With People (v. 25-26)
Harmonizing Paul and James:
(1) Depending entirely on Christ is how we are justified and bear fruit.
(2) Both Paul and James both teach that new creation comes from God’s sovereign, gracious initiative (James 1:18…Ephesians 2:4-7)
(3) Paul and James both teach that salvation is linked to the effective power of the gospel (James 1:18; Eph 1:13; Rom 10:17…)
(4) Fruitful Faith is necessary (James, this text) (Paul Ephesian 2:8)
(5) Paul and James are addressing different concerns.
(6) Paul and James use "works" in different ways.
(7) Paul and James use the word “justify” in different ways.
(8) Paul actually teaches the same point James teaches (Gal 5:6…Ephesians 2:10…Romans 6:1-4)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)"The Gospel Message of 'First Importance'"
1 Corinthians 15:1-4
1 | Remember the Gospel is the Message of Salvation, But It Must Be Received and Held Fast (v. 1-2)
2 | Remember the Gospel is the Message of Salvation, Because of Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection (v. 3-4) Apart from Christ's Death:(1) We are guilty in sin (Rom 5:16)(2) Covered in shame (Jer 17:13)(3) Deserving of God’s judgment (Rom 1:18)(4) Under the sway of the devil (Eph 2:2)(5) Enemies of God (James 4:4)(6) Separated from God (Is 59:2)(7) Enslaved to sin (John 8:34)(7) Dead in transgressions (Eph 2:1)
Bro. Al Jackson (Pastor Emeritus)
"The Significance of the Cross"
Romans 5:6-11
1 | The Son of God was Crucified (v. 6)
2 | The Love of God was Magnified (v. 7-8)
3 | The Wrath of God was Satisfied (v. 9-11)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)"Blessings in Disguise"Genesis 42:1-24 1 | The First Blessing in Disguise: The Test of Famine (v. 1-5) 2 | The Second Blessing in Disguise: The Test from Joseph (v. 6-24)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)"When Mercy Triumph Over Judgment"James 2:1-13 1 | Partiality Towards Some Neighbors: When Judgment Triumphs Over Mercy (v. 1-7) 2 | Love For All Neighbors: When Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment (v. 8-13)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)"Hearers and Doers of the Word" (Part 2)James 1:26-27
1 | The Hearer and Doer of the Word has Controlled Speech (v. 26)
9 categories of Sins of Speech (Jeff Robinson):(1) Gossip/Slander(2) Critical Talk(3) Sarcasm(4) Boasting/Flattery(5) Lies/deceit(6) Angry words/grumbling(7) Judgmental words(8) Cursing/taking God’s name in vain(9) Careless words 2 | The Hearer and Doer of the Word has a Caring Ministry (v. 27a)
3 | The Hearer and Doer of the Word has a Consecrated Life (v. 27b)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The LORD's Presence in the Pit"
Genesis 40
1 | The LORD''s Presence and the Two High Profile Jail-Mates (v. 1-4)
2 | The Lord's Presence and Two Perplexing Dreams (v. 5-8)
3 | The Lord’s Presence and Two Interpretations (v. 9-19)
4 | The Lord’s Presence and Two Fulfillments (v. 20-23)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Hearers and Doers of the Word"
James 1:19-25
1 | Hear the Implanted Word (1:19-21)
Faces of Anger:
(1) covert anger (sarcasm, gossip, complaining)
(2) cold anger (silent treatment, withdrawal, cold shoulder, indifference);
(3) Hot anger (jealousy, explosions, hate, vengeful)
2 | Do the Implanted Word (1:22-25)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The LORD's Presence in Egypt"
Genesis 39
1 | The LORD’s Presence When Dreams Die-(v. 1-5)
2 | The LORD’s Presence When Tempted (v. 6-18)
3 | The LORD’s Presence When Obedience is Costly (v. 20-23)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Trials, Temptations, and the Goodness of God"
James 1:12-18
1 | The Source of the Real Problem In Our Trials (v. 13-16)
2 | The Solution to the Real Problem in Our Trials (v. 17-18)
3 facts About the Goodness of God
1. God gives only good gifts
2. He gives constantly
3. He’s immutable in this
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Judah's (and the World's) Breakthrough"
Genesis 38
1 | Judah’s Treachery (v. 1-11)
2 | Tamar’s Trap (v. 12-26)
3 | Judah and Tamar’s Twins (v. 27-30)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Withstanding the Tests"
James 1:9-12
1 | The Rich Poor (v. 9)
Two Kinds of Irony in Scripture
a. Retributive irony (God punishes people by the very means of their own sin
b. Redemptive Irony-(The faithful appear to be cursed, but as they persevere in
faith, they are really in the midst of being blessed).
2 | The Poor Rich (v. 10-11)
3 | The Eternally Rich (v. 12)
MESSAGE | Kevin Webb (Minister to Students)
"The Loving Discipline of God"
Hebrews 12:3-17
1 | The Purpose of God's Discipline (v. 3-11)
2 | The Responses to God's Discipline (v. 12-17)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Sold For Twenty Shekels"
Genesis 37:12-36
1 | The Obedient Son (v. 12-17)
2 | The Conniving Sons (v. 18-33)
3 | The Grieving Father (v. 34-35)
4 | The Providential God (v. 36)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"If Any of You Lacks"
James 1:5-8
1 | Where to Go for Wisdom (v. 5)
2 | How to Go for Wisdom (v. 6-8)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Joseph and the Robe of Many Colors"
Genesis 37:2-11
1 | Joseph the Favored Son (v. 2-3)
2 | Joseph’s Jealous Brothers (v. 4)
3 | Joseph’s Providential God (v. 5-11)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"When You Meet Trials"
James 1:2-4
1 | Response to Trials (v. 2)
2 | Reason for Trials (v. 3)
3 | Result of Trials (v. 4)
MESSAGE | Tom McClendon (Minister of Congregational Care)
"Come Unto Me"
Matthew 11:28-30
1 | Come to Me (v. 28)
2 | Come and Learn (v. 29)
3 | Come and Rest (v. 29-30)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Esau In His Pomp"
Genesis 36:1-37:1
1 | The History of Esau in Canaan (v. 1-8)
2 | The History of Esau Outside Canaan in Seir (v. 9-43)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"An Inspired Greeting"
James 1:1
1 | A Description of the Author
2 | A Description of the Author’s Audience
3 | A Description of the Author’s LORD
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Deacons: The Real Solution to a Real"
Acts 6:1-7
1 | The Problem (v. 1)
2 | The Prescription (v. 2-6)
3 | The Product (v. 7)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Brought to the King's Table"
2 Samuel 9:1-13
1 | Kingdom Place for the Lame (vs. 1-5)
2 | Kingdom Promises for the Lame (vs. 6-7)
3 | Kingdom Privilege for the Lame (v. 8-13)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Christ Our Armon in Warfare" (Part 4)
Ephesians 6:17-18
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Christ Our Armor in Warfare" (Part 3)
Ephesians 6:13-17
1 | Our Responsiblity and Resource in the Warfare (6:13-17)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Christ Our Armor in Warfare" (Part 2)
Ephesians 6:11-12
I. Our Adversary in the Warfare (6:11b-12)
William Spurstowe (Wiles of Satan)
Reasons Satan Is So Effective:
(1) His spiritual being & intellectual power.
(2) His experience.
(3) His tireless energy for promoting evil.
(4) He has an army of demons.
(5) His evil suggestions are almost indistinguishable from our Corrupt desires.
(6) He is skilled at matching his suggestions with our corrupt reason.
The Devil's Schemes:
(1) He works in active opp to the gospel. (2) Satan will do all he can do to oppose or disrupt mission endeavors.
(3) Satan is sometimes the source of our thorn in the flesh.
(4) He infiltrates the church & plants w/I it his own
(5) He promotes false doctrine.
(6) He steals the word when preached.
(7) He incites persecution.
(8) He attacks our thought life.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Christ Our Armor in Warfare" (Part 1)
Ephesians 6:10-11
1 | Our Resource in the Warfare (6:10)
2 | Our Responsiblity in the Warfare (6:11)
Signs of Spiritual Attack:
(1) Unusual Family Conflict
(2) Recurring or Uninvited Temptations
(3) Crippling Doubt
(4) Interpersonal Conflict
(5) Excessive Anxiety
(6) Prayer Struggles
(7) Reading Distractions
(8) Nominal Commitment to Christ
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Plea for Pardon, Purity, and Praise"
Psalm 51
1 | A Plea for Pardon (v. 1-9)
2 | A Plea for Purity (v. 10-12)
3 | A Plea for Praise (v. 13-19)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Three Prophecies, One True King"
Matthew 2:1-12
1 | The First Prophesy: A Star for Guidance (v. 1-2)
2 | The Second Prophesy: A Shepherd-King of God (V. 3-9)
3 | The Third Prophesy: Salvation of the Gentiles (v. 10-12)
MESSAGE | Aaron Wine (Minister to Youth)
"Ascending the Mountain with Jesus: Reading Rules for Ruled Readers"
Luke 9:28-36
1 | The Transfiguration of Christ (Luke 9:28-36)
2 | The Meaning of the Text (Luke 9:28-36)
3 | Reading Rules for Ruled Readers
- Rule 1 - Attend to the text as a ruled reader, summoned to hear and do the Word of the Lord in faith.
- Rule 2 - Read with the end in mind: to see the glory of the triune God in the face of Jesus Christ, shining throughout the pages of Holy Scripture.
- Rule 3 - Remember the grand story and where you are reading, seeking to sense the christological pressure of the Bible.
- Rule 4 - Work to read the way the words go, so that what is heard is the voice of the Author/author, not your preferences.
- Rule 5 - Approach the text in humility, that is, in dependent prayer and in the communion of the saints.
- Rule 6 - Commit to leave the text transfigured, reflecting and radiating the glory of Christ, bearing his image more clearly.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Fuel for the Christian Life"
Philippians 4:4-9
1 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joy (v. 4)
2 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful Reasonableness (v. 5a)
3 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful Fear (v. 5b)
4 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful War on Worry (v. 6)
Trusting God's Promises in Prayer:
- When I am anxious about something I’m facing: Isa 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.
- When I am anxious about decisions I have to make Ps 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.
- When I am anxious about getting old, Isaiah 46:4 even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you
- When I am anxious about people who may be against me Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against us.
- When I am anxious over my sin: Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
5 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful Peace (v. 7)
6 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful Gospel Pondering and Practice (v. 8-9)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Grace in Grief"
Genesis 35:16-29
1 | The Grief of Rachel’s Death (v. 16-20)
2 | The Grief of Reuben's Transgression (v. 21-22a)
3 | The Grace of God in Jacob’s Grief (v. 22b-26)
4 | Jacob’s Grief at Isaac’s Death (v. 27-29)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Last Passover, the First Lord's Supper"
Luke 22:14-20
1 | The Presider Over the Last Passover and First Lord’s Supper (v. 14-18)
2 | The Transformer of the Last Passover and First Lord’s Supper (v. 19-20)
MESSAGE | Tom McClendon (Minister of Congregational Care)
"The Prodigal God and Two Sons"
Luke 15:11-32
1 | The Younger Brother (v. 11-24)
2 | The Prodigal Father (v. 20-24)
3 | The Elder Brother (v. 25-32)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Enlightened to God's Provision and Purposes in Christ"
Ephesians 1:15-23
1 | Why Paul prays: Gratitude and Concern (1:15-16)
2 | What Paul prays (part 1): That Believers Might know God better (v. 17)
3 | What Paul Prays (part 2): That Believers Might Be Enlightened (v. 18a)
4 | What Paul Prays (Part 3): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to the Hope of Their Inheritance (v. 18b)
5 | What Paul Prays (Part 4): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to The Power of the Resurrection (v. 19-20a)
6 | What Paul Prays (Part 5): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to The Power of the Ascension (v. 20B)
7 | What Paul Prays (Part 6): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to Jesus' Subjection of All Things (v. 21-22a)
8 | What Paul Prays (Part 7): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to Jesus' Headship Over the Church (v. 22B-23)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Paul's Co-Workers: People Like Us"
Colossians 4:7-18
1 | Greetings From the Fellow Workers Of the Kingdom of God (v. 7-14)
2 | A Word To the Churches of the Kingdom of God (v. 15-18)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Up to the House of God"
Genesis 35:1-15
1 | God Acts In Mercy (v. 1)
2 | Jacob Responds to Mercy (v. 2-8)
3 | God Reiterates His Promises (v. 9-13)
4 | Jacob Responds to God’s Promises (v. 14-15)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Persistent Prayer and a Purposeful Walk: Ingredients for Changing the World"
Colossians 4:2-6
1 | Persistent Prayer for the Spread of the Gospel (v. 2-4)
2 | A Purposeful Walk for the Spread of the Gospel (v. 5-6)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Outrage in Israel"
Genesis 34:1-31
1 | An Outrageous Thing "In" Israel (v. 1-12)
2 | An Outrageous Thing "From" Israel (v. 13-31)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"As for the Lord, and Not For Men"
Colossians 3:22-4:1
1 | Under Human Authority in Christ’s Name (3:22-25)
2 | Utilizing Human Authority in Christ’s Name (4:1)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Gospel Renewed Family"
Colossians 3:20-21
1 | Children’s Under Parents in Christ’s Name (v. 20)
2 | Parents Over Children in Christ’s Name (v. 21)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"An Already But Not Yet Faith"
Genesis 33:1-20
1 | Jacob’s Already but Not Yet Faith Revealed in the Reunion With His Brother (v. 1-11)
2 | Jacob’s Already but Not Yet Faith Revealed In His Departure From His Brother (v. 12-20)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Each for the Other - for the Gospel"
Colossians 3:18-19
1 | Christian Wives Submit to your Husbands In Christ’s Name (v. 18)
2 | Husbands Love Your Wives in Christ's Name (v. 19)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The LORD Prevails at Penuel"
Genesis 32:22-32
1 | Wrestling With God (v. 22-26)
2 | A Blessing From God (v. 27-32)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"In the Name of Christ "
Colossians 3:14-17
1 | Let the Love of Christ Clothe (v. 14)
2 | Let the Peace of Christ Rule (v. 15)
3 | Let the Word of Christ Dwell (v. 16)
4 | Let the Name of Christ Motivate (v. 17)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jacob's "Tell-Tale" Heart"
Genesis 32:1-21
1 | Jacob’s "Tell Tale" Heart and His God’s Presence (v. 1-2)
2 | Jacob’s "Tell Tale" Heart and His Pain: (v. 3-8)
3 | Jacob’s "Tell Tale" Heart and His Prayer (v. 9-12)
4 | Jacob’s "Tell Tale" Heart & His Pragmatism (v. 13-21)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Christ Is All In All: Live Like It"
Colossians 3:11-14
1 | Christ is All In ALL (v. 11)
2 | Christ is All in ALL, So Reflect his Virtues (v. 12)
3 | Christ is All in ALL, So Reflect his Forgiveness (v. 13)
4 | Christ is All in ALL, So Reflect his Love (v. 14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The New Life of the New Self"
(Colossians 3:6-10)
1 | Put Off the Garments of the Old Self (v. 5-9)
2 | Put On the Garments of the New Self (v. 10)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Foreshadowing of the Exodus"
Genesis 31:17-55
1 | The Chase (v. 17-35)
2 | The Complaint (v. 36-42)
3 | The Covenant (v. 43-55)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Ruthless or Reckless"
Colossians 3:5
1 | The “What” of the "Ruthless" Christian Life
2 | The "How" of the "Ruthless" Christian Life
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Pressure: God's Tool in Jacob's Life"
Genesis 30:25-31:1-16
1 | Pressure: God’s Tool To Mature Jacob (30:25-26)
2 | Pressure: God’s Tool To Move Jacob (31:1-16)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Christian Life: Life after Death"
Colossians 3:1-4
1 | We Have Been Raised With Christ in the Past (v. 1-2)
2 | We Are Hidden With Christ in the Present (v. 3)
3 | We Will Be Revealed With Christ in the Future (v. 4)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Family Dysfunction and the Grace of God"
Genesis 29:31-30:24
1 | Four By Leah (v. 29:31)
2 | Four By the Servant Wives (v. 30:1-13)
3 | Four By Leah and Rachel (v. 30:14-24)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"From the Shadows to the Substance"
Colossians 2:16-23
1 | Let No One Judge you (v. 16-17)
2 | Let No One Disqualify You (v. 18-19)
3 | Let No One Deceive You (v. 20-23)
MESSAGE | Bro. Al Jackson (Pastor Emeritus)
"The Micah Mandate: Embracing the Good Life"
Micah 6:8
1 | Justice that Reflects the Righteousness of God
2 | Mercy that Reflects the Loving Kindness of God
3 | Humility that Reflects Our Dependence Upon God
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"A Providence With Eternal Implications"
Genesis 29:1-30
1 | A Providential Encounter With Eternal Implications (v. 1-14)
2 | A Providential Discipline With Eternal Implications (v. 15-30)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"So Great A Salvation"
Colossians 2:13-15
1 | Because of Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection, God Made Us Alive (v. 13a)
2 | Because of Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection, God Forgave us (v. 13b-14)
3 | Because of Jesus' Death, Burial, and Resurrection, God Disarmed, Displayed, and Defeated Satan (v. 15)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Grace of God in the House of God"
Genesis 28:10-22
1 | Jacob’s Departure: Grace Intervenes (v. 10-11)
2 | Jacob’s Dream: Grace Encourages (v. 12-15)
3 | Jacob Delights: Grace Astounds (v. 16-22)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Christian Walk: Enamored by the Gospel"
Colossians 2:8-12
1 | See to It that You Aren't Enslaved to Anti-Gospel Narratives (v. 8)
2 | See to It that You Are Enamored With the Gospel Narrative (9-12)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Christian Walk"
Colossians 2:6-7
1 | The Christian Walk is a Christ-Focused Walk (v. 6)
2 | The Christian Walk is a Growing Walk (v. 7a)
3 | The Christian Walk is a Thankful Walk (v. 7b)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Christ Our Treasure"
Colossians 2:3-5
1 | Christ our Treasure: The Answer to the Impoverished Heart (v. 3)
2 | Christ Our Treasure: The Anecdote to Illusive Arguments (v. 4-5)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Striving With All God's Energy"
Colossians 1:28-2:3
1 | The Goal of Paul’s Striving (v. 28)
2 | The Intensity of Paul’s Striving (v. 1:29-2:1)
3 | The Result of Paul’s Striving (v. 2-3)
MESSAGE | Kevin Webb (Minister to Students)
"Being Filled With the Holy Spirit"
Acts 2
1 | The Holy Spirit’s Role is to Glorify Jesus
2 | How Does the Spirit Glorify Christ in us?
A. He mediates genuine personal fellowship and closeness with Jesus.
B. He transforms our character into Jesus’ likeness.
C. He gives us the certainty that we are loved, redeemed, and adopted through Jesus Christ into the family of God.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Suffering for Christ: A Demonstration of His Infinite Worth"
Colossians 1:24-28
1 | Suffering for Christ is the Proof of Paul’s Apostleship (v. 24)
2 | The Mystery of Christ is the Message of Paul’s Apostleship (v. 26-27)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Preeminence of Christ, the Lord" (Part 2)
Colossians 1:19-23
1 | Jesus Christ Is Preeminent Because the Fullness of God Dwells In Christ (v. 19)
2 | Jesus Christ Is Preeminent Because God In Christ Restored Peace Through Reconciliation (v. 20-22)
3 | Jesus Christ Is Preeminent Because God in Christ Preserves Our Perseverance in the Faith (v. 23)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Preeminence of Christ, the LORD"
(Colossians 1:15-18)
1 | Christ is Lord over Creation (v. 15-17)
2 | Christ is Lord Over the New Creation (v. 18)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Persuasion of Grace"
(Philemon)
1 | Paul’s Exemplary Approach (v. 1-7)
2 | Paul’s Evangelical Appeal (v. 8-25)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Greatest Reasons for Thanksgiving"
(Colossians 1:12-14)
1 | We Give Thanks Because the Father has Qualified Us In Jesus (v. 12b)
2 | We Give Thanks Because the Father has Delivered Us In Jesus (v. 13a)
3 | We Give Thanks Because the Father Has Transferred Us In Jesus (v. 13b)
4 | We Give Thanks Because the Father Has Redeemed Us in Jesus (v. 14a)
5 | We Give Thanks Because the Father Has Forgiven Us In Jesus (v. 14b)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"An Inspired Prayer for a Worthy Walk"
Colossians 1:9-12a
1 | The "Why" of Paul’s Prayer (v. 9a)
2 | The “What” of Paul’s Prayer (v. 9b)
3 | The “Goal” of Paul’s Prayer (v. 10-12)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The World Transforming Word of the Truth, the Gospel"
(Colossians 1:6-8)
1 | Thanks to the Father for the Gospel’s Universal Effectiveness (v. 6)
2 | Thanks to the Father for Fruit-bearing Christians (v. 7-8)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Faith and Love: A Gift of Grace, the Fruit of Hope"
Colossians 1:3-5
1 | Faith and Love: A Gift of God (v. 3-4)
2 | Faith and Love: Rooted in Hope (v. 5)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"An Inspired Salutation"
Colossians 1:1-2
1 | The Apostolic Word is the Foundation of Our Faith (v. 1)
2 | Our Union in Christ is the Location of Our Faith (v. 2a)
3 | Grace is the Ground of Our Faith (v. 2b)
4 | Peace is the Fruit of Our Faith (v. 2C)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Restoring Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ"
(John 21:15-25)
1 | Restoration and Re-commission (v. 15-17)
2 | Restoration and Recounting of the Cost (v. 18-25)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Where Schemers Abound, Grace Much More Abounds" (Part 2)
Genesis 27:30-28:9
1 | A Consequence of Unbelief (v. 30-40)
2 | A Consequence of Compromise (v. 42-46)
3 | A Consequence of Grace (v. 1-9)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"It Is the LORD!"
John 21:1-14
1 | A Contrast of Darkness With Dawn (v. 1-4)
2 | A Contrast of Futility with Fruitfulness (v. 5-8)
3 | A Contrast of Guilt with Grace (v. 9-11)
4 | A Contrast of Hunger With Fullness (v. 12-14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Where Schemers Abound, Grace Much More Abound"
Genesis 26:34-27:29
1 | Preface (v. 34-35)
2 | Isaac Schemes (v. 1-4)
3 | Rebekah Schemes (v. 5-17)
4 | Jacob Schemes (v. 18-29)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"From Cynic to Confessor"
John 20:24-31
1 | The Cynicism of a Disappointed Skeptic (v. 24-27)
2 | The Confession of an Enlightened Former Skeptic (v. 28-29)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Seven Pictures of Christ's Saving Accomplishment"
(The Gospel of John)
1 | The Son of Man Lifted Up
2 | The Good Shepherd
3 | The Lamb of God
4 | The Priestly Sacrifice
5 | The Victor
6 | The One Dying For the Nation
7 | Grain of Wheat, Dying
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Recipients of Peace, Instruments of Peace"
John 20:19-23
1 | Recipients of Peace (v. 19-20)
2 | Instruments of Peace (v. 21-23)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Christ is Risen"
John 20:1-18
1 | Christ is Risen: May We See, Wonder, and Comprehend (v. 1-10)
2 | Christ is Risen: May Those Who See, Wonder, and Comprehend Be Comforted (v. 11-18)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Pierced and Buried"
John 19:31-42
1 | Pierced for our Salvation (v. 31-37)
2 | Buried for Our Salvation (v. 38-42)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Like Father, Like Son"
Genesis 26:1-33
1 | The Same Predicament as Abraham (v. 1)
2 | The Same Promise as Abraham (v. 2-5)
3 | The Same Pitfall as Abraham (26:6-7)
4 | The Same Protection as Abraham (v. 8-11)
5 | The Same Provision as Abraham (v. 12-22)
6 | The Same Divine Presence as Abraham (v. 23-25)
7 | The Same Peace with the King as Abraham (v. 26-33)
MESSAGE | Cliff Knight (Minister to Families)
"We Have So Great A Salvation"
Hebrews 2:1-4
1 | We Must Pay Careful Attention to Our Salvation So We do not Drift Away.
2 | Our Salvation Is Great Because It Is Announced by the Lord, Confirmed by the Apostles, and Testified to by God.
3 | Our Salvation is Great Because of Our Sin.
4 | Our Salvation is Great Because of Jesus.
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Abdication and Abduction of a Birthright"
Genesis 25:24-34
1 | Esau’s Abdication of His Royal Inheritance (v. 24-32)
2 | Jacob’s Abduction of His Royal Inheritance (v. 33-34)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Gospel of the Cross"
John 19:23-30
1 | The Gospel Will Incite Ridicule (v. 23-24)
2 | The Gospel Creates a New Family (v. 25-27)
3 | The Gospel is Grounded by the Finished Work of Jesus (v. 28-30)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The LORD: Not Safe, but Good"
2 Samuel 6:1-11
1 | The LORD Who Isn’t Safe (v. 1-10)
2 | THE LORD Who is Good (v. 11)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jesus Under Judgment"
John 19:12-22
1 | Jesus Brought Before the Judgment Seat of Unholy Men (v. 12-15)
2 | Jesus Delivered Over to the Judgment Seat of a Holy God (v. 16-22)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jacob: The Child of Promise"
(Genesis 25:20-23)
1 | A Problem Produced Prayer: No Child of Promise (v. 20-21a)
2 | A Promise Provoked Answer to Prayer: The Child of Promise (v. 21b-23)
MESSAGE | Tom McClendon (Minister of Congregational Care)
"Triumphant in Christ"
2 Corinthians 2:14-17
1 | This Victory is In Christ (v. 14)
2 | This Victory Becomes Ours Through Submission (v. 14)
3 | This Victory Remains Ours in Every Situation (v. 14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"God's Blessings in Life and Death"
(Genesis 25:1-11)
1 | God’s Blessing on Abraham in Life (v. 1-4)
2 | God’s Blessing on Abraham in Death (v. 7-11)
3 | God’s Blessing on Abraham After Death (v. 11)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Suffered Under Pontius Pilate" (Part 4)
John 19:6-11
1 | A Misunderstanding of God’s Son (v. 6-8)
2 | A Misunderstanding of God’s Authority (v. 9-11)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
A Bride for Abraham's Offspring (Part 2)
Genesis 24:28-67
1 | The Servant’s Answered Prayer (v. 28-60)
2 | Isaac's Answered Prayer (v. 61-67)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Suffered Under Pontius Pilate (Part 3)
John 19:1-5
1 | Hail the Suffering King (v. 1-3)
2 | Behold the Sinless Man (v. 4-5)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
A Bride for Abraham's Offspring
Genesis 24:1-27
1 | Abraham’s Last Recorded Words: Faith in the Promise (v. 1-8)
2 | The Servant’s Prayer: Faith in the Promise (v. 9-27)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Suffered Under Pontius Pilate" (Part 2)
John 18:38-40
1 | Pilate’s Question (v. 38a)
2 | Pilate’s Assessment (v. 38b)
3 | Pilate’s Concession (v. 39-40)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Death, Burial, and Resurrection Hope"
(Genesis 23:1-20)
1 | The Death of Sarah: A Time of Grief (v. 1-2)
2 | The Burial Site Chosen for Sarah: A Time of Faith (v. 3-11)
3 | The Burial Site Purchased for Sarah: A Time of Hope (v. 12-20)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Suffered Under Pontius Pilate" (Part 1)
(John 18:28-37)
1 | Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate (v. 28-32)
2 | Pilate’s Trial Before Jesus (v. 33-37)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Two "Fruitful Moments" in Salvation History
Genesis 22:1-24
1 | Abraham’s Fruitful Moment (v. 1-20)
2 | Isaac’s Fruitful Moment (v. 20-24)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"An Unjust Trial and Unrighteous Denials"
John 18:12-27
1 | Jesus’ Unjust Trial (v. 12-14)
2 | Peter’s First Unrighteous Denial (v. 15-18)
3 | Jesus Unjust Trial (v. 19-24) 4 | Peter’s Unrighteous Second and Third Denials (v. 25-27)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
The Promise of Kingdom Prayer
Luke 11:5-13
1 | Kingdom Prayer is a Bold Prayer (v. 5-8)
2 | Kingdom Prayer is Persistent Prayer (v. 9-10)
3 | Kingdom Prayer is Fruitful Prayer (v. 11-13)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
The Ultimate Test and Type of the Old Testament
(Genesis 22:1-14)
1 | God’s Command: A Test and a Type (v. 1-2)
2 | Abraham’s Obedience: A Passing of the Test and a Type (v. 3-14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Jesus's Authority in His Arrest
John 18:1-11
1 | Jesus’ Authority Over the Place (v. 1-3)
2 | Jesus' Authority Over People (v. 3-6)
3 | Jesus’s Authority in Prophecy (v. 7-9)
4 | Jesus’ Authority in his Passion (v. 10-11)
MESSAGE | Pastor Brian
Jesus' High Priestly Prayer: The Marks of the Believer (Part 2)
John 17:6-8
1 | Believers Know the Father’s Name (v. 6a)
2 | Believers Obey the Father’s Word (v. 6b)
3 | Believers Receive the Father’s Christ (v. 7-8)
MESSAGE | Kris Mobbs
Trusting God When You Feel Forgotten
Psalm 13
1 | David’s Embittered Attitude (v.1-2)
2 | David’s Earnest Appeal (v.3-4)
3 | David’s Extraordinary Assurance (v.5-6)
MESSAGE | Pastor Brian
Abraham and Abimelech | Round Two
Genesis 21:22-34
1 | The Nations Recognize God’s Presence With Abraham (v. 22-24)
2 | A Covenant Oath is Taken (v. 25-31)
3 | Abraham worships the Everlasting God v. 32-34)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Jesus High Priestly Prayer: That the Son May Be Glorified (Part 1)
John 17:1-5
1 | Jesus Prays for his Glorification in the Cross (v. 1)
2 | Jesus Prays for His Glorification in Conversion (v. 2-3)
3 | Jesus Prays for His Glorification in his Coronation (v. 4-5)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Jesus the Overcomer: For Us and Our Salvation
John 16:25-33
1 | The Disciples New Understanding of the Father in Light of Jesus' Overcoming Victory (v. 25-28)
2 | The Disciples’ New Experience of Peace in Light of Jesus' Overcoming Victory (v. 29-33)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
For the Joy Set Before Us
(John 16:16-24)
1 | Fullness of Enduring Joy Through Transformed Sorrow (v. 16-22)
2 | Fullness of Enduring Joy Through Transformed Supplication (v. 23-24)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
The Weaning
Genesis 21:1-21
1 | The Fulfillment of the Promise and the Weaning of Isaac (v. 1-8)
2 | The Protection of the Promise and the Weaning of Abraham (v. 9-21)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
From Relapse to Restoration
Genesis 20:1-18
1 | Relapse: Abraham’s Besetting Sin (v. 1-2)
2 | Revelation: Abimelech’s Dream (v. 3-7)
3 | Rebuke: Abraham confronted With His Sin (v. 8-13)
4 | Restoration: Atonement for Sin (v. 14-18)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
The Advantage of Jesus' Departure
John 16:4-15
1 | It Is Advantageous That Jesus Goes Away (v. 4-7)
2 | It is Advantageous to the World That Jesus Goes Away (v. 8-11)
3 | It is Advantageous to his Disciples That Jesus Goes Away (v. 12-15)
MESSAGE | Pastor Brian
"Hated But Helped, Persecuted But Provided For"
John 15:18-16:4
1 | Those Who Follow Jesus Will Be Hated and Persecuted (v. 18-25)
2 | Those Who Follow Jesus Will be Helped and Provided For (v. 26-16:1-4)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Fallout of Worldliness"
Genesis 19:27-38
1 | Salvation Means It Was All of Mercy (v. 27-29)
2 | Salvation Does Not Mean There Are Not Consequences to Worldliness (v. 30-38)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Judgment Day in Sodom" (Part 2)
Genesis 19:12-26
1 | God's Grace in Judgment (v. 12-22)2 | God’s Justice in Judgment (v. 23-26)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Vine, the Vinedresser, and the Branch" (Part 2)
John 15:7-17
1 | Abiding in Christ Bears the Fruit of Answered Prayer (v. 7-8)
2 | Abiding in Christ Bears the Fruit of Obedience (v. 9-10)
3 | Abiding in Christ Bears the Fruit of Joy (v. 11)
4 | Abiding in Christ Bears the Fruit of Love (v. 12-17)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Vine, the Vinedresser, and the Branch" (Part 1)
John 15:1-6
1 | Spiritual Fruitfulness Requires Life From the Vine (v. 1a)
2 | Spiritual Fruitfulness Requires Pruning By the Vinedresser (v. 1b)
3 | Spiritual Fruitfulness Requires Abiding By the Branch (v. 3-6)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled" (Part 5)
John 14:25-31
1 | The Promise of Inspiration from the Spirit (v. 25-26)
2 | The Promise of the Fruit of the Spirit (v. 27)3 | The Postscript in the Upper Room (v. 28-31)
MESSAGE | Tom McClendon
"Praying at All Times in the Spirit"
Ephesians 6:18-20
1 | Holy Spirit Empowered Prayer (v. 18)
2 | Continual/Unceasing Prayer (v. 18)
3 | Varied Prayer (v. 18)
4 | Persevering/Open Eye Prayer (v. 18)
5 | Intercessory Prayer (v. 18-19)
MESSAGE | Kevin Webb
"The Enduring Love of God"
1 John 3:1-3
1 | Our Possession (v. 1a)
2 | Our Position (v. 1b-2a)
3 | Our Perfection (v. 2b)
4 | Our Progression (v. 3)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Judge of All the Earth and the Mediator"
Genesis 18:16-33
1 | The Judge of the Nations (v. 16-21)
2 | The Mediator of the Nations (v. 22-33)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled" (Part 4)
John 14:18-24
1 | Jesus Won’t Leave His Disciples as Orphans (v. 18-21)
2 | Jesus Won’t Leave His Disciples Homeless (v. 22-24)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
In the School of Waiting
Genesis 18:1-15
1 | The Lord Does Not Forget About Us in the Waiting (v. 1-8)
2 | The LORD Best Displays His Glorious Sovereignty in the Waiting (v. 9-15)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled (Part 3)
John 14:15-17
1 | At an Infinite Cost Jesus Ensures the Gift of the Holy Spirit
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Son of the Covenant"
Genesis 17:15-21
1 | The Son of the Covenant (v. 15-16)
2 | Submission to the Covenant (v. 17-19)
3 | The Selectivity of the Covenant (v. 20-27)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled" (Part 2)
John 14:7-14
1 | At An Infinite Cost, Jesus Gives First Hand Revelation of God (v. 7-11)
2 | At An Infinite Cost, Jesus Ensures Greater Works For His Disciples (v. 12-14)
Message | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Let Not Your Hearts Be Troubled | John 14:1-6
1 | At An Infinite Cost, Jesus Prepared a Better Place For Us (v. 1-3)
2 | At An Infinite Cost, Jesus Is the Way to the Place He Prepared (v. 4-6)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian (Pastor)
El Shaddai: The Savior of the Covenant | Genesis 17:1-14
1 | The Savior of the Covenant (v. 1-8)
2 | The Sign of the Covenant (v. 9-14)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brian (Pastor)
"Magnifying God's Glory in Christ By the New Commandment" | John 13:31-38
1 | God’s Glory is Most Displayed By the Cross (v. 31-33)
2 | God’s Glory is Most Magnified By Our Cruciform Love (v. 34-38)
MESSAGE | Dr. Brain Payne (Pastor)
"Human Anarchy, Divine Mercy"
Genesis 16
1 | Human Anarchy (v. 1-6)
2 | Divine Intervention (v. 7-16)
Message | Dr. Brian (Pastor)
"The Dark Night of Betrayal"
John 13:18-30
1 | The Prophecy of the Betrayal (v. 18-20)
2 | The Pain of the Betrayal (v. 21-22)
3 | The Person of the Betrayal (v. 23-26)
4 | The Power Behind the Betrayal (v. 27-30)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
Christ's Humiliation Before the Cross (Part 2)
John 13:6-17
1 | Jesus’ Humiliation: A Symbol of Saving Cleansing (v. 6-11)
2 | Jesus Humiliation: A Model of Christian Conduct (v. 12-17)
Brian Payne (Pastor)
Christ's Humiliation Before The Cross (Part 1) | John 13:1-5
1 | Christ's Humiliation: A Display of Infinite Love (v. 1-5)
Aaron Wine (Minister to Youth)
Acts 17:24-25
1 | The Lord is Self-Existent
2 | The Lord is Self-Sufficient
3 | The Good News of Divine Aseity
Brian Payne (Pastor)
The Blessed Life, The Blessed Family | Psalm 128
1 | The Blessed Life (v. 1-2) 2 | The Blessed Family (v. 3-4) 3 | The Blessed Benediction (v. 5-6)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Reasons to Believe in Jesus" | John 12:44-50
1 | To Believe in Jesus is to Believe in God (v. 44-45)
2 | To Believe in Jesus is be Delivered From the Power of Darkness (v. 46)
3 | To Believe in Jesus is to Be Saved From Judgment (v. 47-48)
4 | To Believe in Jesus is to Obey God (v. 49-50)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Unveiling of the Hope of the World" | Daniel 7
1 | An Inglorious Vision (7:1-8)
2 | A Glorious Unveiling of the Ancient of Days (7:9-12)
3 | A Glorious Unveiling of the Son of Man (7:13-14)
4 | A Glorious Unveiling of the Restored Saints (7:15-28)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"When Jesus Is Not Seen for Who He Is" | John 12:37-43
1 | There will Be Those Who are Hardened Towards Jesus (12:37-41)
2 | There Will Be Those Who Do Not Publicly Confess Jesus (12:42–43)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Because Christ Has Been Lifted Up" | John 12:32-36
1 | Because Jesus is Lifted Up as King of the World, He is the Only Savior of the World (12:32-33)
2 | Because Jesus is Lifted Up as King of the World, the World is Accountable to Him (12:34-36)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Cross of Christ and the Glory of God" | John 12:27-31
1 | The Glory of God Displayed in Jesus' Motivation For the Cross (12:27-30)
2 | The Glory of God Displayed in Jesus' Triumph Over Evil Through the Cross (12:31)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Family Built By the LORD: His Strategy for the World"
Psalm 127
1 | Unless the LORD Builds, There is No Enduring House (127:1-2)
2 | When the LORD Builds, there is an Enduring Heritage (127:3-5)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Cruciform Kingdom" | John 12:20-26
1 | The Pursuit of the King (12:20-22)
2 | The Pronouncement of the King (12:23-24)
3 | The Prerequisite and Promise of the King (12:25-26)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Ironic Entry of the King of the World" | John 12:12-19
1 | The Ironic Entrance of the King (12:12-15)
2 | The Varied Responses to the King (12:16-19)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Devotion to Christ: A Response to the Grace and Greatness of Christ " | John 11:54-12:11
1 | Courageous Expressions of Devotion to Jesus (11:56-12:3)
2 | Corruption Exposed by Devotion to Jesus (12:4-8)
3 | Contrasting Reactions to Devotion to Jesus (12:9-11)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Covenant Curse of God: The Ground of the Believer's Certainty" | Genesis 15:7-21
1 | The Covenant Maker (15:7)
2 | The Covenant Promise (15:8-16)
3 | The Covenant Security (15:17)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"The Blindness of External Religion" | John 11:45-53
1 | Blind to the Significance of Jesus’ Works (11:46-48)
2 | Blind to the Significance of Caiaphas’s Words (11:49-53)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"Jesus: The Resurrection and the Life" | John 11:17-44
1 | Jesus Displays his Love by Revealing Who He is: The Resurrection and the Life (17-27)
2 | Jesus Displays His Love By Revealing What He Does: Raising the Dead (28-44)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
“The Love That Confounds” | John 11:1-16
1 | The Love That Hears (11:1-4)
2 | The Love That Delays (11:5-6)
3 | The Love That Tests (11:7-16)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
"For Unto Us A Son Will Be Given" | Genesis 15:1-6
1 | The LORD God’s Promise of Present Refuge and a Future Reward (15:1)
2 | The LORD God’s Promise of Present Righteousness and a Future Heir (2-6)
Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor)
“Only Two Possible Responses to Jesus, the Son of God” | John 10:30-42
1 | Because Jesus, the Son of God, is one with the Father, Many Will Hate Him (10:31-39)
2 | Because Jesus, the Son of God, is one with the Father, Many Will Believe in Him (7:40-42)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"Two Portraits of the Savior" | Genesis 14:1-24
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A Portrait and Foreshadowing of our Redeemer King (1-17)
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A Portrait and Foreshadowing of our Priest-King (18-21)
Speaker | Cliff Knight (Minister to Families)
"Hope In God" | Psalm:43
1 | God is my Help (v.1)
2 | God is my Stronghold (v.2)
3 | God is my Light and Truth (v.3)
4 | God is my Joy and Delight (v.4)
5 | God is my Savior and my God (v.5)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"The Sheep's Double Security"
John 10:22-30
1 | A Depiction of the Shepherdless: Self-Induced Unbelief (v. 22-26)
2 | A Description of the Sheep: Submission (v. 27)
3 | A Declaration by the Shepherd: Security (v. 28-30)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"The Eyes of the Flesh, the Eyes of Faith: A Contrast"
Genesis 13:1-18
1 | A New Testimony for Abram: Penitence (v. 1, 3-4)
2 | A New Test for Abram: Prosperity (v. 2, 5-18)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"The Lord Jesus: The Good Shepherd"
John 10:14-21
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| The Good Shepherd Knows His Sheep (10:14-15)
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| The Good Shepherd Has International Sheep (10:16)
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| The Good Shepherd Is Resurrected For His Sheep (10:17-18)
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| The Good Shepherd Exposes Who Is Not Sheep (19-21)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment"
Genesis 12:10-20
1 | A Faith Lapse (v. 10-13)
2 | Faith Lapse Consequences (v. 14-16)
3 | Faith Lapse Covered by Mercy (v. 17-20)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"The Lord Jesus: The Good Shepherd"
John 10:11-13
1.| The Good Shepherd Dies For His Sheep (11-13)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"Promise Driven Faith"
Genesis 12:4-9
1 | The Trek of Faith (v. 12:4-6a)
2 | The Test of Faith (v. 12:6b)
3 | The Triumph of Faith (v. 12:7a)
4 | The Thanksgiving of Faith (v. 7b-9)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"The Lord Jesus Our Shepherd, the Lord Jesus Our Door"
John 10:1-10
1 | The Lord Jesus: The Shepherd of the Sheep (1-6)
2 | The Lord Jesus: The Door of the Sheep (7-10)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"The Light Shines in the Darkness"
John 9:5-41
1 | The Light Shines in the Darkness (9:5-12)
2 | The Darkness Cannot Overcome the Light (9:13-41)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
"Deacons: The Leader Servants"
1 Timothy 3:8-13
1 | The Deacon must have a noble character (v. 8-12)
2 | The Deacon has a noble reward (v. 13)
Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
“That the Works of God Might Be Displayed”
John 9:1-5
1 | A Picture of the Sinner's Plight (9:1-2)
2 | A Proclamation of the Sinner's Hope (9:3-5)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne
Luke 11:4c
1 | Kingdom Prayer is a Preemptive Prayer (Luke 11:4c)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne
1 | Kingdom Prayer Is a Penitent Prayer (11:4a)
2 | Kingdom Living is a Forgiving Life (11:4b)
Seven Untruths About Forgiveness:
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Forgiveness is not forgetting. God doesn’t forget.
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Forgiving someone doesn’t mean you no longer feel the pain of the offense.
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Forgiving someone doesn’t mean you stop longing for justice.
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Forgiveness doesn’t mean you make it easy for the offenders to hurt you again.
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Forgiveness is rarely a one time event.
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Forgiveness won’t lead the offender to become more entrenched in his sin.
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Forgiveness is not motivated primarily by self-interest.
Seven Truths About Forgiveness:
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God in Christ forgave us by absorbing in himself the destructive consequences of our sin against him.
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God expects believers to forgive others in the way he forgave them (Ephesians 4:32).
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God’s forgiveness is conditional (Acts 20:21).
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God forgave us in Christ by canceling the debt we owed him.
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Forgiving others as God has forgiven us means we refuse to be vigilantes.
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Forgiving others as God has forgiven us means that we do good rather than evil to them (Romans 12:17).
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Forgiveness is an act of the will more than it is a feeling.
GUEST PREACHER: Jordan Hoge | Pastor, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Exodus 33:18-34:7
1 | The LORD is Merciful and Gracious
2 | The LORD is Slow to Anger
3 | The LORD Abounds in Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
4 | The LORD Does Not Overlook the Guilty
PREACHER: Kevin Webb | Minister to Students
1 Timothy 1:15-17
1 | Seeing Our Sin Magnifies Our Savior
2 | Seeing Our Savior Magnifies His Glory
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Luke 11:3
1 | Kingdom Prayer is a Dependent Prayer (11:3)
Why Is This Petition Important?
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It fosters contentment.
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It cultivates humility.
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It teaches us generosity.
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It cultivates gratitude.
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Luke 11:2
1 | Kingdom Prayer is a Jealous Prayer (11:2b)
Two Aspects:
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It’s an expression of fact.
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It’s a longing for the fulfillment.
2 | Kingdom Prayer is a Missional Prayer (11:2c)
The Meaning Of the Kingdom:
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Scripture starts with the assertion that God, as Creator, is the sovereign ruler of the universe.
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But, even though God is the universal Lord, after the Fall, God's rightful rule over creation is rejected.
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After the Fall, the Old Testament makes a distinction between the sovereign reign of God over the entire creation and the coming of his saving reign (Genesis 3:15; 12:1-3). The saving reign will come through a king from the seed of Abraham/David (This becomes the storyline of the Bible).
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The New Testament announces that in Jesus Christ the kingdom has come (Mark 1:15).
PREACHER: Hal | Minister of Prayer & Missions
Romans 5:3-5
Suffering’s Definition | To be affected by or subject to, any loss, be it body, soul or spirit.
Suffering’s Source | Sin
Suffering’s Means |
1 | Self-Inflicted Suffering
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Its value: Faith to forsake my sin and repent
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Hebrews 5:8
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1 Peter 4:1-2
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We learn obedience
2 | Others-Inflicted Suffering
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Its value: Faith to forgive others’ sin and restore
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Matthew 18:21-22
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We learn dependence
3 | Satan-Inflicted Suffering
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Its value: Faith to fight and redeem
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Job 1:12-21
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Luke 22:31, 32
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Romans 8:28
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We learn transcendence
PREACHER: Aaron Wine | Minister of Media
Psalm 88
1 | Heman continually cries out to the God of our salvation.
2 | We can be radically honest before the God of our salvation.
3 | Jesus perfectly prayed Psalm 88 for us and our salvation.
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Luke 11:1-4
1 | Kingdom Prayer is a taught prayer. (11:1)
(Luke 3:21) Jesus is praying as the heavens are opened at his baptism
(5:16) Jesus withdraws to lonely places to pray
(6:12) Jesus spends all pm praying the pm before he chooses the 12 disciples
(6:28) Jesus teaches the crowd to pray for those who abuse them
(9:18) Jesus is praying alone before asking who the crowds say he is
(9:28-36) Jesus went to the Mountain and is transfigured
(10:2) Jesus teaches the 72 to pray the Lord will send out laborers
2 | Kingdom Prayer is a family prayer. (11:2a)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Luke 2:25-38
1 | Simeon’s Witness (2:25-35)
2 | Anna’s Witness (2:36-38)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Luke 2:8-20
1 | The meaning of the birth of Jesus (2:8-14)
3 Expressions of Peace:
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Peace with God. (Rom 5:1)
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Personal peace (Phil 4:6)
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Peace with Others (Rom 12:18)
2 | The effect of the Birth of Jesus (2:15-20)
GUEST PREACHER: Dr. Al Jackson | Pastor Emeritus
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is a colony of Heaven on earth comprised of sinners who have been transformed into saints by the Gospel of God’s saving grace.
1 | A serious warning the Church must hear and heed. (v. 9-10)
2 | A glorious reality the Church must wholeheartedly embrace. (v. 11)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Luke 1:67-79
1 | Praise for God visiting His people. (1:67-68)
2 | Praise for God fulfilling His ancient promises. (1:69-73)
3 | Praise for God delivering us to serve Him. (1:74-75)
4 | Praise for God forgiving sins. (1:76-77)
5 | Praise for God shining light on our darkness. (1:78-79a)
6 | Praise for God guiding us into a life of peace. (1:79b)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Luke 1:46-55
1 | A Praise for Personal Reversal (1:46-50)
2 | A Promise of Global Reversal (1:51-55)
Truths to Ponder:
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The theme of reversal
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The exemplary Believer: Knows God's Word, Believes God's promises, and magnifies God in response
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Jesus is the fulfillment of the promise to Abraham
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 8:48-49
1 | Because Jesus obeys the Father, Believers have hope in Jesus’ promise to overcome death. (8:49-55)
- John 17:22
2 | Because Jesus is equal to the Father, Believers have hope in Jesus’ promise to overcome death. (8:56-59)
Four Words that capture a right faith response to the First Advent:
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Humility
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Gratitude
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Freedom
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Identity
PREACHER: Tom McClendon | Minister of Congregational Care
Psalm 138
1 | Prayer is for our good. (Psalm 138:1-3)
2 | Prayer is for God’s glory. (Psalm 138:4-6)
3 | Prayer results in the fulfillment of the purposes of God. (Psalm 138:7-8)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 8:37-47
Main Point: The Children of God are characterized by love for the Son of God and the Word of God. The Children of the Devil are not.
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 11:1-9
1 | The Idolatrous Humanity’s Rebellion Against God (11:1-4)
2 | The Immutable God’s Response Against Idolatrous Humanity (11:5-9)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 8:30-36
1 | True Disciples abide in the Word of God (8:31)
Four Kinds of Soil (Luke 8:12-15)
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The hard (unresponsive) heart (v. 12)
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The shallow heart (v. 13)
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The distracted heart (v. 14)
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The fertile heart (v. 15)
2 | True Disciples who abide in the Truth are liberated by the Truth (8:32-36)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Titus 3:3-7
1 | The Necessity Of The Gospel (3:3)
(1) Once foolish-Sin dumbs
(2) Disobedient-Sin disobeys
(3) Led astray—Sin deceives
(4) Slaves to various passions and pleasures—Sin dictates
(5) Passing our days in malice—Sinners detests
(6) & envy—Sin desires
(7) Hated by others and hating one another—Sin divides
2 | The Origin Of The Gospel (3:4-5)
3 | The Ground Of The Gospel (3:6-7)
Justification: Is an act of God's free grace where he pardons all our sins and accepts us as righteous in his sight only for the righteousness of Christ imputed to us and received by faith alone.
GUEST PREACHER: Dr. Jim Hamilton | Professor, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Exodus 15:1-21
1 | God Deserves Praise
2 | We Can Be Confident In God
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 8:12-30
1 | To reject the light is to remain in darkness (8:13-20)
2 | To reject the light is to die in sin (8:21-29)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 9:18-29
1 | Noah’s Fall (9:18-21)
2 | Canaan’s Curse (9:22-24)
3 | Curse And Blessing (9:26-27)
4 | Noah’s Death (9:28-29)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 8:13
1 | What Jesus Christ Professes: He Is The Only Light (John 8:12a)
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Darkness symbolizes ignorance/folly.
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Darkness symbolizes the mind unilluminated by God’s revelation.
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Darkness symbolizes calamity and despair.
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Darkness symbolizes wickedness.
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Darkness symbolizes anguish and misery
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Darkness is depicted as a spiritual force.
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Darkness symbolizes divine judgment and wrath.
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Jesus applies Isaiah 9:2 to himself in Matthew 4:15-16
2 | What Jesus Christ Promises: He Only Enlightens Followers (John 8:12b)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 9:1-17
1 | The First Sign of God’s Commitment to His Image Bearers: The Cultural Mandate Remains (9:1-7)
2 | The Second Sign of God’s Commitment to His Image Bearers: The Noahic Covenant (9:8-17)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 7:53-8:11
1 | The misapplication of the Law: A microscope for others. (7:53-8:6a)
2 | The right application of the Law: A mirror for ourselves. (8:6b-11)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 8:1-22
1 | Noah’s Waiting (8:1-5)
2 | Noah’s Testing (8:6-14)
3 | Noah’s Obedience (8:15-22)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 7:40-52
1 | Division Among the Superficial (7:40-41a)
2 | Division Among the Scriptureolaters (7:41b-43)
3 | Division Among the Scorners (7:44a)
4 | Division Among the Self-Righteous (7:45-52)
GUEST PREACHER: Dr. Chuck Lawless | Southeastern Seminary
Psalm 19:1-14
1 | We must see God’s revelation in His creation.
2 | We must be grateful that God has told us more.
3 | We must respond to His Word.
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 7:1-24
1 | The Deliverance Of The Godly (7:1-9)
2 | The Destruction Of The Godless (7:10-24)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 7:37-39
1 | The Compassionate Invitation (7:37b)
2 | The Conditional Promise (7:38-39)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 6:8-22
1 | God’s Man For The Times (6:8-13)
2 | God’s Plan For The Times (6:14-22)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 7:25-36
1 | Unbelief in Christ is ignorance of God (7:25-31)
2 | Unbelief in Christ is to die in your sin (7:32-36)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 7:14-24
1 | If anyone's will is to do God’s will, he will know the source of the Word of Christ. (7:14-18)
- Isaiah 50:4
2 | If anyone's will is to do God’s will, he will know the purpose of the Word of Christ. (7:19-24)
- Galatians 3:10
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 6:1-8
1 | Humankind Multiplies And Sin Multiplies (6:1-5)
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Matthew 22:30
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The Depravity Of Genesis 6:5
intensity: “The wickedness of man was great in the earth”;
inwardness: “the intention of the thoughts of his heart”
totality: “every thought”
constancy: “continually”
exclusiveness: “only evil”.
2 | God’s Grief As Sin Multiplies (6:6)
3 | God’s Plan As Sin Multiplies (6:7-8)
- Matthew 24:37-39
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 7:1-13
1 | The irony of murderous threats at a Festival of Life (John 7:1-2)
2 | The irony of natural born brothers disbelieving the supernaturally born Brother (7:3-6)
3 | The irony of the world hating the Creator of the world (7:7-8)
4 | The irony of Jesus crashing His own party (7:9-13) - John 4:35
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 6:60-71
1 | The Words of Eternal Life Expose the Counterfeit Disciple (6:60-67)
What did Jesus Christ teach that they found so distasteful?
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The incarnation (v. 33, 38, 51)
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The necessity of his death (v. 51)
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The necessity of saving faith (v. 53-54)
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God’s sovereignty in salvation and our inability to please God (v. 44)
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Jesus crushed their prosperity gospel
2 | The Words of Eternal Life Confirms the True Disciple (6:68-71)
(AW Pink) 6 Reasons Jesus Chose Judas:
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To fulfill the Word of God
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Psalm 41:9
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Judas would provide an objective witness to the moral excellence of Jesus.
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Judas reveals to us how far sin can take you.
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Judas is a warning to us as to how near a man can be to Jesus and be lost.
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So that we may be aware there’ll be false converts among followers of Christ.
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This reveals how different God’s thoughts and ways are from ours.
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 5:1-32
1 | The Generations of Adam (5:1-5)
2 | The Generations from Seth to Enoch (5:6-24)
3 | The Generations from Methuselah to Noah (5:25-32)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 6:41-49
1 | Grumbling: The Symptom of Spiritual Hunger (6:41-43)
2 | Sovereign Grace: The Solution to Spiritual Hunger (6:44-46)
3 | Jesus: The Savior from Spiritual Hunger (6:47-59)
Eating is a crucial visual for a few reasons:
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It’s necessary
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It's always a response to a real need
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It involves appropriation
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It is a personal act
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 4:16-26
1 | The Ascent Of The City Of Man (4:16-24)
2 | The Ascent Of The City Of God (4:25-26)
- Revelation 18:14
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 6:30-40
1 | Sin Induced Spiritual Blindness (6:30-36)
2 | Sovereign Grace Induced Spiritual Bread (6:37-40)
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John 10:27-29
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John 17:1-2, 6, 9, & 24
Truths We Should Agree With Concerning the Relationship Between Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility:
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The Father giving the Son a people is biblical language
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Faithfulness requires we deal with it
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We agree that God is the one who saves (Jonah 2:9).
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We all agree that Romans 10:13 is true: For everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved.
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We all agree that Romans 10:14 is true: How are they to believe in whom they have never heard. And how are they to hear without someone preaching.
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Sovereign grace doesn’t undermine responsibility.
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Scripture nowhere explains the relationship between divine sovereignty in salvation and human responsibility
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God's Grace in salvation does not diminish the need for prayer:
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2 Thessalonians 2:13 & 3:3
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We must affirm God’s divine sovereignty at some point in the equation
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There have been godly people who disagree on this (e.g. George Whitfield and John Wesley)
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There will be no victims in the Day of Judgment.
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Psalm 96:13
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The doctrine of divine sovereign grace in salvation does not exclude or condemn. Rather it works exclusively as a benefit to a world with no natural desire to love God
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If our understanding of God's grace in salvation is correct, it will provoke the same question hypothetically raised in Romans 9:14-16 What shall we shall then? Is there injustice on God’s part? By no means! For he says to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I have mercy & I will have compassion on whom I have compassion. So then it depends not on human will or exertion but on God who has mercy.
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Galatians 3:10-13
1 | The First Alternative: Living By Our Works (3:10-12)
2 | The Second Alternative: Living By Faith (3:13-14)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Pastor
John 6:22-29
1 | Seeking Jesus for the Wrong Reasons: For Loaves (6:22-26)
2 | Seeking Jesus for the Right Reasons: For Love (6:27-29)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 4:1-15
1 | Life Outside The Garden And The Hope Of Messiah (4:1-2)
2 | Life Outside The Garden And The Way Of Cain (4:3-9)
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Leviticus 17:11
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Deuteronomy 26:2
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Hebrews 11:4
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1 John 3:12
3 | Life Outside The Garden And The Retribution Of God (4:10-15)
- Hebrews 12:24
PREACHER: Aaron Wine | Minister to Youth
Ephesians 1:15-18a
Illumination Definition: "The work of the Holy Trinity, enlightening believers to behold the light of the Lord Jesus Christ, moving us closer into the divine life and providing greater vision to perceive the Scriptures rightly and live accordingly."
1 | We Need to See God
- Seeing God in Scripture:
- Numbers 6:24-26
- Psalm 80:3
- Matthew 5:8
- 1 John 3:2
2 | We See God through His Word
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John 16:13-15
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1 Corinthians 10:1-4
3 | Seeing God through the Word in Practice
Three Things to Remember:
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Illumination deals with the head, heart, and hands.
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Illumination is not automatic but through means.
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Illumination is on the Word and in the Church.
PREACHER: Cliff Knight | Minister to Families
Knowing Jesus is central to understanding all of life. To know Him is to love Him. To know Him is to have life.
Eight truths that help us Know Jesus is God:
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We know Jesus through the Prophecies
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We know Jesus through His Incarnation
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We know Jesus through the Miracles
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We know Jesus through His Teachings
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We know Jesus through His Divine Claims
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We know Jesus through His Sinless life
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We know Jesus because He confronted Evil
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We know Jesus because of His Death and Resurrection
PREACHER: Kevin Webb | Minister to Students
Hebrews 10:19-25
1 | God has designed the local church to confirm your faith. (10:22)
2 | God has designed the local church to help you guard your faith. (10:23)
3 | God has designed the local church to give you the opportunity to practice your faith. (10:24)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 6:15-21
1 | Submission to Jesus' lordship can bring storms; but that is His strategy. (6:16-18)
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Matthew 14:22
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Song of Solomon 5:6
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Luke 8:22-25
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2 Corinthians 1:8-9
2 | Storms reveal Jesus' lordship over them; that is His strategy. (6:19-21)
- Job 9:8
What We Learn About Jesus Here:
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Jesus is aware
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Jesus is praying
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He sometimes delays in coming to our aid
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Stare until you see Jesus in the storm
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Storms reveal new things about Jesus' Lordship
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Galatians 5:1-6
1 | Freedom From The Triple Slavery: Sin, Death, And The Devil (5:1-4)
- Jesus Sets Us Free From:
1. Sin and Guilt
2. Death
A. Physical Death (Separation of the soul from the body)
B. Spiritual Death (Separation of the soul from God)
C. Eternal Death (Separation of both the soul and body from God for eternity)
- The Devil
- Galatians 3:11
- Galatians 3:21
- Galatians 3:22
2 | Freedom For The Triple Virtues: Faith, Hope, And Love (5:5-6)
- Galatians 6:15
- 1 Corinthians 7:19
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 6:1-14
1 | The Lord tests us to expose our insufficiencies (6:1-9)
2 | The Lord is present in our tests to educate us on His sufficiency (6:10-14)
Closing Thoughts:
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We may not know how the Lord is going to meet our needs, but he is not limited by our solutions.
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Jesus is our provision in our wilderness.
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Ephesians 5:22-33
1 | The Role Of The Husband: Headship (5:22-24)
2 | Headship For The Wife’s Holiness (5:25-27)
3 | Headship For The Husband’s Benefit (5:28-31)
4 | Headship For The Sake of the Mystery (5:30-33)
Myths Concerning Biblical Headship:
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Husbands are never commanded to rule their wives.
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Headship is never portrayed in Scripture as a means for self-satisfaction/exaltation.
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Headship is not the power of a superior over an inferior.
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Headship is never to be identified with the issuing of commands, nor does it mean that the husband must make every decision in the home
What Is Male Headship?
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Headship is a responsibility not a right.
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Headship is scripturally boundaried (Acts 5:29)
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Headship does entail the responsibility to make a final decision when agreement cannot be reached.
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Headship means honoring/wife.
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Headship means loving and caring for one's wife as much as Christ loves & cares for us.
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Headship means taking the lead in reconciliation
PREACHER: Greg Key | Minister of Media
Exodus 4:12-13
1 | Moses: To be honest, I really don’t want to do what you’re asking me to do. (Exodus 4:12-13)
2 | Elijah: To be honest, I struggle to continue doing what you’ve called me to do. (1 Kings 19:3-4 & 9b-18)
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Romans 12:11
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Galatians 6:9
3 | Simon Peter: To be honest, I really do love you, even when I mess up. (John 21:15-19)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 5:30-47
1 | Witness One: John the Baptist bears witness that Jesus is sent by the Father as Messiah. (5:32-35)
2 | Witness Two: Jesus' miracles bear witness that Jesus is sent by the Father as Messiah. (5:36)
- John 10:25, 37-38
3 | Witness Three: The Scriptures bear witness that Jesus is sent by the Father as Messiah. (5:37-47)
How is Christ predicted in the Old Testament:
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Prophecies (Genesis 3:15; 49:10; Psalm 110:1)
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Pictures. Types.
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Presence. There are occasions when God appears and speaks to man. (Exodus 3; Joshua 5)
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Providence. Old Testament history is on a trajectory that leads to Jesus. (Ephesians 1:10)
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Precepts. The Law was never the way to salvation-but to show our need for the Savior.
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Problems. There are problems that only a Messiah-King can fix.
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Promises. All the promises of new creation, resurrection, etc. (2 Corinthians 1:20)
PREACHER: Aaron Wine | Minister to Youth
(An Overview Of Summer Retreat)
1 | So Much More God
2 | So Much More Love
3 | So Much More Planned
4 | So Much More Power
PREACHER: Tom McClendon | Minister of Congregational Care
Psalm 1
1 | The way of the godly man (1:1-3)
A. His life from a negative view (v. 1)
B. What regulates his life from a positive view (v. 2)
C. The fruit of his life (v 3)
2 | The way of the ungodly man (1:4-5)
A. Fruitless (v. 4)
B. Full of judgment (v 5)
3 | The destinies of the two (1:6)
A. The Lord knows the path of the righteous (v 6a)
B. The path of the ungodly perishes (v 6b)
Application: 1. First, you must be born again and surrender daily to the lordship of Christ (Romans 12:1-2) 2. Delight and Meditate on God’s Word moment by moment (Psalm 1:2) 3. Live a life with roots drawing from the hidden resources of God (Psalm 1:3)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 5:15-29
1 | The Controversy: Jesus breaks man's law (5:15-16)
2 | The Confession: Jesus is the eternal Son of God (5:17-29)
A. Jesus shares one will with the Father every day (5:17-21)
B. Jesus gives resurrection life to sinners in the present day (5:24)
C. Jesus will raise the dead on the future day (5:25-26)
D. Jesus will be the final judge on the last day (5:27-29)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 5:1-14
1 | The universal helplessness of the human condition (5:1-5)
2 | The universal question addressing the human condition (5:6-7)
3 | The universal answer to the human condition (5:8-14)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 3:16-24
1 | The judgment on the woman (3:16)
2 | The judgment on the man (3:17-19)
3 | Grace in judgment (3:20-24)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 4:43-54
1 | Our dependent faith in Jesus is often awakened by crisis (4:43-47)
2 | The LORD often tests us in the crisis to validate our dependent faith in Jesus (4:48-49)
3 | Our dependent faith In Jesus always bears fruit (4:50-54)
- Revelation 21:3-4
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Ephesians 5:22-24
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The expectation of Biblical submission (5:22)
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The explanation for Biblical submission (5:23)
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The extent of Biblical submission (5:24)
What Submission Is Not:
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Submission is not grounded in any superiority of the husband or inferiority of the wife.
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Submission does not mean a wife is obligated to follow should her husband lead her into sin.
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Submission does not mean silence from the wife.
What Submission Is:
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Submission is the disposition to yield to the husband's leadership.
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Submission is a commitment to support one's husband in a way that he may reach his potential as a man of God.
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Submission fulfills the purpose of completing another. (Ephesians 5:31-33)
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Submission is fundamentally an act of obedience to the Lord Jesus Christ.
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 4:27-42
1 | We are assured of a harvest because we sow (4:28-30) - Isaiah 1:18 - Isaiah 55:1 - Matthew 11:28 - Revelation 22:17
2 | We are assured of a harvest because Jesus was sent to sow (4:31-34) - Isaiah 14:13
3 | We are assured of a harvest because the fields are ripe (4:35-38) - Psalm 126:5
4 | We are assured of a harvest because of the power of the Gospel Word (4:39-41)
5 | We are assured of a harvest because Jesus is the Savior of the world (4:42)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 3:14-15
1 | The curse on the serpent (3:14-15a)
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Psalm 72:9
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Micah 7:17
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Isaiah 65 17 & 25
2 | The curse on the offspring of the woman (for a time) (Genesis 3:15b)
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Genesis 24:60
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Genesis 22:17-18
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Psalm 72:17
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Psalm 72:4, 8-9, 18-19
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Numbers 24:17
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Isaiah 27:1
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Psalm 74:14
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Judges 4:21
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Judges 9:53
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1 Samuel 17:49
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1 John 3:8
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1 John 3:5
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Romans 16:20
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 4:15-26
1 | Jesus tells her what she had done (4:16-20)
2 | Jesus tells her what He would do (4:21-25)
3 | Jesus tells her who He is (4:26)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Matthew 27:62-28:15
1 | A Paranoid Plan Formulated (27:62-66)
2 | A Glorious Plan Fulfilled (28:1-10)
Spurgeon on Jesus Tomb:
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The condescension of Jesus Christ
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The horror of sin
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We too will die
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We must see inside the tomb to see Jesus Christ has conquered death
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We as believers shall also rise
3 | A Foolish Plan Failed (28:11-15)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 4:1-14
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Our spiritual thirst compels the Savior (4:1-12)
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Isaiah 55:1
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John 7:38-39
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The Savior compels the spiritually thirsty (4:13-14)
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Psalm 42:1
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Isaiah 5:13
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Hosea 2:3
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Lamentations 4:4
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John 19:28
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John 19:30
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 3:7-13
1 | Alienated and Guilty (3:7)
2 | Alienated and Shamed (3:8)
3 | Alienated and Fearful (3:9-10)
4 | Alienated and Blame Gamer (3:10-11)
- Romans 5:17
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 3:31-36
1 | Jesus is above all (3:31-34)
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1 Corinthians 15:47-49
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Matthew 7:28-29
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John 18:37
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Jesus has all authority (3:35-36)
The Father's Love for the Son in the Gospel of John:
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John 17:24
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John 10:17
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John 17:26
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John 15:9
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John 5:27
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John 17:2
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
Genesis 3:1-7
1 | The False Witness (3:1a)
2 | The Method (3:1b-5)
3 | The Allurement (3:6a)
- 1 John 2:16
4 | The Treason (3:6b)
5 | The Shame (3:7)
- Deuteronomy 28:48
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 3:22-30
- When Jesus does not rule your heart, selfishness is the consistent vice (3:22-26)
- Matthew 3:5
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Numbers 11:27-29
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When Jesus rules your heart, humility is a consistent virtue (3:27-30)
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1 Corinthians 4:7b
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Genesis 2:18-24
3 Creation Ordinance: 1. The Family (Wedlock) 2. Labor (Work) 3. Religion (Worship)
1 | Adam's Stress (2:18)
2 | Adam's Search (2:19)
3 | Adam's Solution (2:20-22)
4 | Adam 's Song (2:23)
5 | The LORD's Statute (2:24)
- Ephesians 5:31
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 3:17-21
1 | We need the Savior so that our works do not condemn us before God (3:17-20)
2 | We need the Savior so that our works can commend us before God (3:21)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Daniel 6
1 | Daniel's Character and Competency (6:1-3)
2 | Daniel's Enemies (6:4-10)
3 | Daniel's Vindication (6:11-28)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 3:16
1 | The Highest Expression of God's Love: His only Son
- John 3:16 Teaches Us:
1. The Cause of Salvation: the Love of God
2. The Object of God's Salvation: the World
3. The Means of Salvation: The Giving of the Son
- 1 John 4:19
2 | The Appropriation of God's Love: Believe
- 3 Key Elements to Saving Belief:
1. Comprehension
2. Conviction
3. Commitment
3 | The Blessing of God's Love: Eternal Life
- Responding to God's Love:
1. Thanksgiving (Psalm 136:1)
2. Hope (Romans 8:32)
3. Love (1 John 4:11)
4. Live By Faith in the Son of God (Galatians 2:20)
5. Forgive (Ephesians 4:32-5:1)
6. Good works (Ephesians 2:1-6, 10)
7. Commitment to church life (Ephesians 3:17-21)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Daniel 3
1 | The Command (3:1-7)
2 | The Charge (3:8-12)
3 | The Confrontation (3:13-18)
4 | The Companion (3:19-27)
5 | The Confession (3:28-30)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 3:9-15
1 | The Person of Jesus is How These Things Can Be (3:10-13)
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Proverbs 30:4
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Daniel 7:13
2 | The Work of Jesus is How These Things Can Be (3:14-15)
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Numbers 21:4
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Numbers 21:7
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John 8:28
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John 12:32
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Acts 5:31
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Isaiah 52:13
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Psalm 2
1 | The enemies of the LORD speak (2:2-3)
2 | The LORD speaks (2:4-6)
3 | The Anointed One speaks (2:7-9)
4 | The poet preacher speaks (2:10-12)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 3:1-8
1 | The example of Nicodemus: The embodiment of religious merit (3:1-2)
2 | The essentiality of the New Birth: The indictment on religious merit (3:3-8)
The Holy Spirit's Functions In John: 1. He's the Helper (14:26) 2. Teacher (14:26) 3. The One who enables true worship (4:23) 4. Life Giver (6:63)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Genesis 2:8-17
1 | A garden entrusted to God's image bearers (2:8-14)
2 | A vocation entrusted to God's image bearers (2:8-14)
3 | A law entrusted to God's image bearers (2:8-14)
The Significance of the Covenant of Creation: 1. All mankind stands in covenant relationship to God. 2. This covenant was a relationship conditioned upon Adam's obedience.
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 2:23-25
1 | We Can Only Look on the Outward Appearance (2:23)
2 | The LORD Looks on the Heart (2:24-25)
Throughout the Gospel of John, Jesus knew what was in people: - Jesus knew the character of Simon (1:42) - Jesus knew what Nathanael was like (1:46ff). - Jesus told the Samaritan woman all that she had ever done (4:29). - Jesus knew the Jewish leaders did not have God’s love in their hearts (5:42) - Jesus knew that one of his twelve was not truly a believer (6:64) - Jesus knew the adulteress was repentant in her heart (8:10-11) - Jesus knew the murder in the hearts of his enemies (8:40ff) - Jesus knew Peter would betray him 13:38. - Jesus knew that each of his disciples would be scattered, each to his own home and would leave Jesus alone (16:32).
3 Criteria of Saving Faith: 1. An evangelical understanding and confession of the gospel. 2. Perseverance in the faith - Hebrews 3:14 - 1 John 2:19 3. Repentance from the idols
The pervasiveness of sin: - Our hearts are deceitfully wicked (Jer 17:9). - The mind and understanding are darkened (Eph 4:18) - The will is corrupted (Ro 3:11b) - Our eyes/ears are fallen (Mark 8:18) - Our foreheads are like brass (Is 48:3) - The hands are weak (Heb 12:12) - Our feet run to evil (Prov 1:16) - Our feet turn to evil (Prov 4:27) - Our feet are swift to shed blood (Rom 3:15) - Our necks are stiff necked (Acts 7:51) - Our necks are outstretched (Is 3:16) - Our emotions naturally rejoice at wrongdoing (Acts 13:6) - Our knees are weak (Heb 12:12b) - Our tongues flatter (Ps 5:9); boast (Ps 12:3), slander (Ps 15:3), deceive (Ro 3:13b)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Genesis 2:4-7
1 | Humankind's pre-fall habitat (2:4-6)
2 | Humankind's humble nobility (2:7)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 2:12-22
1 | Zeal for the wrong pursuit (2:12-14)
2 | Zeal for the right pursuit (2:15-22)
Images that portray the death of Jesus in John: 1. The Slaying of the Lamb (1:29, 36) 2. The Serpent Lifted Up (3:14) 3. The grain of wheat falling in the earth and dying yet bearing fruit (12:24)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Genesis 2:1-3
The Sabbath Command would look backwards to 2 things: 1. Creation Celebrated (Exodus 20:11) 2. Redemption Celebrated (Deuteronomy 5:15)
Options Regarding the Sabbath: 1. Seventh Day Sabbatarianism: The 4th commandment continues unaltered in the church 2. Lord’s Day Sabbatarianism: The 4th commandment is transferred to the 1st day 3. Lord’s Day Observance: Hebrews 10:25
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 2:1-11
1 | The Situation (2:1-2) - John 2:19 - John 4:43
2 | The Stress (2:3a) - Genesis 27:28 - Song of Solomon 1:2 - Deuteronomy 28:39 - Joel 1:10
3 | The Search (2:3b-4)
4 | The Solution (2:5-8) - Mark 7:3
5 | The New Situation (2:9-10)
6 | The Significance (2:11) - Amos 9:13 - Joel 2:13 - Isaiah 25:6-9
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 1:43-51
1 | Jesus is the hope of the ages, follow Him (1:43-50)
The Old Testament Prepares for Jesus Through: 1. Prophecies 2. Pictures 3. Presence 4. Providence 5. Precepts 6. Problems 7. Promises 8. Places
2 | Jesus is the place where we encounter God, follow Him (1:51)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 1:35-42
1| The Gospel compels sinners to follow Jesus (1:35-37)
2 | The Gospel compels new disciples to abide with Jesus (1:38-39)
3 | The Gospel compels abiding disciples to share Jesus (1:40-42)
PREACHER: Tom McClendon | Minister of Congregational Care Psalm 63
1| Seek God Earnestly (63:1-4) - Praying (v. 1) - Beholding (v. 2) - Being Grateful (v. 3) - Worshiping (v. 4)
2 | Be Satisfied in God Fully (63:5-8) - Praising (v. 5) - Remembering (v. 6a) - Meditating (v. 6b) - Confiding (v. 7) - Clinging (v. 8)
3 | Be Secure in God Completely (63:9-11) - Those who seek to destroy me will be destroyed (vv. 9-10) - Our response: we shall rejoice in God (v. 11a-b) - God’s response: God will shut up the mouths of liars (esp. the Liar of all liars.) (v. 11c)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Genesis 1:14-28
1 | Fourth Day of Creation (1:14-19) - Ezekiel 8:16
2 | Fifth Day of Creation (1:20-23)
3 | Sixth Day of Creation (1:24-31) - Hebrews 2:6
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 1:29-34
1 | Behold The Lamb (1:29-30) Backstory to Jesus, the Lamb of God: 1. The Lamb Prophesied (Genesis 22:8) 2. The Lamb Slain and the blood applied (Exodus 12:3-29) 3. The Lamb typified (The sacrificial system in Leviticus) 4. The Lamb personified (Isaiah 53) 5. The Lamb magnified (Revelation 5:12) 6. The Lamb glorified (Revelation 22:1) 7. The Lamb identified (John 1:29)
2 | Behold the Spirit Anointed Son of God (1:31-34) - Luke 12:50 - Isaiah 11:2
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 1:19-28
1 | The Voice Was Not the Light (1:19-22) When we make it about us rather than Christ: 1. We may water down the truths/God’s word as to not offend 2. We may remain silent so as to not lose favor 3. We may manipulate the message so as to gain favor 4. We may remain faithful with the message but seek credit for what God has done 5. We may remain faithful to the message but take it personally when people don’t respond the way we want 6. We remain faithful but get jealous if another person or ministry has more fruit.
- Malachi 4:5
- Deuteronomy 18:18
2 | The Voice Bears Witness to the Light (1:23-28) - Isaiah 39:6 - Isaiah 40:1
Thomas Watson's Ingredients of True Repentance: 1. Sight of Sin 2. Sorrow over Sin 3. Confession of Sin 4. Shame of Sin 5. Hatred of Sin 6. Turning from Sin
PREACHER: Aaron Wine | Minister to Youth
1 Corinthians 11:23–26
1 | The Lord’s Supper in Scripture 1. God provides nourishment and his presence from the beginning - Genesis 2:7–10 2. God institutes the Passover to declare his salvation - Exodus 12:14; 13:8–9 - Exodus 20:24b 3. God confirms the Old Covenant with a meal and his presence - Exodus 24:7–11 4. Jesus institutes a better meal for a better Covenant at the Last Supper - Matthew 26:26–29 5. The Church observes the Lord’s Supper as an ordinance - Acts 2:42; 20:7 - 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 6. Christ and his Bride will enjoy a wedding feast in the New Creation - Isaiah 25:6–9 - Revelation 19:6–9
2 | The Lord’s Supper in Practice 1: The Lord’s Supper is a Covenant Meal for those in Christ “This cup is the new covenant in my blood.” 2: The Lord’s Supper is a Memorial Meal to the death of Christ “Do this in remembrance of me” 3: The Lord’s Supper is a Thanksgiving Meal for our life in Christ “...he had given thanks” 4: The Lord’s Supper is a Family Meal with the body of Christ “When you come together to eat” 5: The Lord’s Supper is a Communal Meal by the Spirit of Christ 1 Corinthians 10:16–20 6: The Lord’s Supper is an Eschatological Meal for the return of Christ “You proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes”
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 1:14-18
1 | The Glory of the Son of God's Incarnation (1:14-15) - Incarnation: The miraculous act of God affected by the Holy Spirit whereby the Son of God, the 2nd Person of the Trinity took into union with himself a complete human nature apart from sin. - Proverbs 16:6 - Psalm 25:10
2 | The Glory of the Son of God's Provision (1:16-17)
3 | The Glory of the Son of God's Revelation (1:18)
The Tabernacle Taught: 1. The LORD rules (throne, rod) 2. The LORD reveals (the law) 3. The LORD resources (the Manna) 4. The LORD reconciles (Mercy seat) 5. The LORD resides (with his people)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor
John 1:4-13
1 | The Life and Light for us (1:4-5) - John 5:26 - John 3:36 - John 3:19 - John 12:46 - Isaiah 9:2 - Isaiah 60:1 - 2 Corinthians 4:6
2 | The Life and Light witnessed (1:6-9) - John 5:36-37 - John 5:39 - John 8:18 - John 12:17 - John 15:26-17
3 | The Life and Light rejected (1:9-11)
4 | The Life and Light saves (1:12-13) - Christ as our Prophet: Christ executes the office of prophet in revealing to us, by his Word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation - Christ as our Priest: Christ executes the office of priest in his once offering up himself, a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us. - Christ as our King: Christ executes the office of king in subduing us to Himself, in ruling and defending us, and in restraining and conquering all His and our enemies.
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor John 1:1-3
1 | The Word And God (1:1-2) - John 17:5 - Isaiah 55:10-11
Response to the Jehovah Witness view on John 1:1 1. It’s clear from 1:3, 18, and 20:28 that John identifies Jesus as God (see also 1 John 5:20). 2. John was a monotheistic Jew. He would have hardly referred to a mere person as a god. 3. The word "God" is often found in the New Testament referring to God in the fullest sense without the word "the." (3 other times in John 1 alone: 6, 13, 18) 4. If John wrote: "the Word was the God," that would identify Jesus with God in a way that the persons would be indistinguishable. 5. If John meant that Jesus was divine but not a deity, there was a better word he could have used (the adjective theios). But he used "theos," which means God and not god-like.
2 | The Word and Creation (1:3) - Isaiah 44:24 - Psalm 146:5
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Philippians 2:5-11
1 | The pinnacle from which the Son of God descended. (2:5-6)
2 | The depth to which the Son of God descended. (2:7-8)
3 | The exalted pinnacle to which the Son of God ascended. (2:9-11)
PREACHER: Kevin Webb | Minister to Students Daniel 1
1 | Seeing the World - Leviticus 26:33 - 2 Kings 20:17—18
2 | Battling the World - Luke 4:13
3 | Overcoming the World
PREACHER: Cliff Knight | Minister to Families 2 Corinthians 4:1-12
God has given us a great ministry and designed us to give him great glory!
1 | We are confident in ministry because we preach Jesus not ourselves. (v. 1-6)
2 | We are weak vessels in ministry to show God’s power through us. (v. 7-12)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Genesis 1:3-13
1 | First Day of Creation (1:3-5) - Revelation 22:5
Day 1 Alone Refutes Much of Today's False Teaching: 1. It Denies Atheism (The one God created everything) 2. It denies polytheism (Only one God created everything) 3. It refutes pantheism (because the Creator God is transcendent) 4. It refutes humanism (God, not us, on the throne of the universe) 5. It refutes evolution (We don't develop from primordial soup)
2 | Second Day of Creation (1:6-8)
3 | Third Day of Creation (1:9-13)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Philippians 2:1-4
1 | A Motivation for Unity in the Church (2:1)
2 | A Mandate for Unity in the Church (2:2-4)
3 | Paul Miller on the Characteristics of Humility: 1. Humility is physical 2. You can see humility 3. It can feel like you are disappearing 4. Many sins such as anger/jealousy/quarreling are rooted in our unwillingness to take the low place. 5. Once you get over the shock, the low place is a place of deep soul rest. 6. You discover people in the low place. 7. The great joy of the low place is that it is where God dwells (Is 57:15b)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Genesis 1:1-2
1 | God and the cosmos
2 | God and the earth
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Ephesians 3:14-21
1 | The Addressee (3:14-15) A. An Appeal to be Strengthened by God's Power (3:16-17a) - 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord - 2 Timothy 2:1 Be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus The Christian Life is: Christ who lives in me (Gal. 2:20) by the strength that God supplies (1 Pet. 4:11) with all his energy that he powerfully works within me (Col. 1:29). - 2 Corinthians 4:16 Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day B. An Appeal To Understand God's Love in Christ (3:17b-19a) C. An Appeal to Be Filled with God's Fullness (3:19b)
2 | The Appeal (3:16-19)
3 | The Adoration (3:20-21)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
1 | The weakness of the messenger.
2 | The power of the message.
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Ezra 7:10
1 | The preacher is called to study God’s Word.
2 | The preacher is called to obey God’s Word.
3 | The preacher is called to proclaim God’s Word.
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 1 Timothy 5:17-19
1 | We are to honor our pastor (v. 17) - 1 Corinthians 11:1 - Hebrews 13:17
2 | We are to provide financial support for our pastor (v. 18)
3 | We are to protect our pastor from frivolous accusations (v. 19)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 2 Peter 3:8-13
1 | Be diligent in pursuing practical holiness. (v.14)
2 | Be confident in Christ’s promise to return. (v. 15-16)
3 | Be on your guard against falling away. (v. 17)
4 | Be growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. (v. 18)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Luke 12:13-21
1 | A Solemn Warning: Greed is a subtle temptation which will destroy you; so beware (v. 13-15a)
2 | A Life-Giving Principle: Success in life is not measured by the accumulation of wealth (v. 15b)
3 | A Timeless Parable: Surplus isn’t for storing but for sharing (v. 16-22) - Deuteronomy 8:17-18 - Deuteronomy 15:7-11 - 1 Timothy 6:17-19
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 2 Peter 3:8-13
1 | The Lord is not bound by time. (v. 8)
2 | The Lord is patient so that sinners may repent. (v. 9)
3 | The Lord’s return is certain. (v.10a)
4 | The Lord’s return will be unexpected. (v. 10b) - Matthew 24:36-44 - 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
5 | The Lord’s return will usher in a new Heaven and a new earth. (v. 10c-13) - Revelation 21:1
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Matthew 1:22
Two Questions: 1. Who Is Jesus? 2. What does Jesus save?
1 | Jesus is the God-man “Give him the name Jesus”
2 | Jesus saves sinners from sin and death “He will save his people from their sins”
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 2 Peter 3:1-7
1 | We should remember the truth previously spoken (v. 1-2)
2 | We should not be surprised by the false teachings of the scoffers (v. 3-4) - Matthew 24:30-31 - John 14:1-3 - Acts 1:11
3 | We can be sure that the scoffers will be judged (v. 5-7)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Matthew 8:18-22
1 | Am I willing to surrender my comfortable lifestyle to follow Jesus? (v. 19-20)
2 | Am I willing to experience family trauma to follow Jesus? (v. 21-22) - Matthew 10:34-39
PREACHER: Dr. Adam Greenway | President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Acts 8:26-40
PREACHER: Dr. Adam Greenway | President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Acts 8:1-8
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 2 Peter 2:10b-22
1 | False Teachers: Their sinful character (v. 10b-16) - They sin with their lips (v. 10b-13) - They sin with their eyes (v. 14a) - They sin wholeheartedly (v. 14b-16)
2 | False Teachers: Their lifeless Ministry (v. 17-22) - Springs without water (v. 17) - Slaves of depravity (v. 18-19) - Dirty dogs and muddy hogs (v. 20-22)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Exodus 34:1-7
1 | The LORD's Glory Revealed in His Condescension (34:1-5a)
2 | The LORD's Glory Revealed in the Unveiling of His Name (34:5b-7)
Seven Attributes Revealed: 1. To the needy: A God merciful 2. To those who fall short: A God gracious 3. To those prone to wander: A God slow to anger 4. To natural self-lovers: A God Abounding in Steadfast Love and faithfulness 5. Keeping steadfast love for thousands 6. To the Sinful: A God forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin 7. To the guilty: A God who will by no means clear the guilty
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 2 Peter 2:1-10a
1 | A profile of false teachers (v. 1-3) - Devious (v. 1a) - Deadly (v. 1b) - Popular (v. 2a) - Influential (v. 2b) - Greedy (v. 3a) - Dishonest (v. 3b) - Condemnation (v. 3c)
2 | The sovereignty of God over false teachers (v. 4-10a) - God judged sinful angels (v. 4) - God judged the ancient world of Noah’s day (v. 5) - God judged Sodom and Gomorrah (v. 6-8) - God will judge the unrighteous and he will rescue the righteous (v. 9-10a)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Acts 5:17-42
1 | Obedient in the face of opposition (v. 17-32) - Acts 4:17-20
2 | Courage in the face of persecution (v. 33-42)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Revelation 20:7-22:5
1 | The awful reality of Hell - Hell is the eternal destiny of the devil and the fallen angels (20:7-10) - Matthew 25:41 - Hell is the eternal destiny of everyone whose name is not written in the Book of Life (20:11-15)
2 | The glorious reality of Heaven - In Heaven we will experience perfect fellowship with God (21:1-3) - In Heaven we will no longer suffer the effects of sin (21:4-7) - In Heaven we will be separated from evildoers forever (21:8 & 27) - In Heaven we will serve our God and reign with Him forever (22:1-5)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 2 Peter 1:12-21
1 | An appeal to remember truth previously learned (v. 12-15)
2 | An appeal to remember truth about Jesus (v. 16-18) - Matthew 17:1-5 - Revelation 1:12-18
3 | An appeal to remember truth about the Scripture (v. 19-21) - 2 Peter 3:15-16
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Exodus 32:1-35
Exodus 24:18 Moses...went up on the Mountain. And Moses was on the mountain forty days and forty nights.
1 | A Crisis Exposes Our Idolatry (32:1-6) - RC Sproul: The cow gave no law and demanded no obedience. It had no wrath or justice or holiness to be feared. It was deaf, dumb, and impotent. But at least it could not intrude on their fun and call them to judgment. This was a religion designed by men, practiced by men, and ultimately useless for men.
2 | The LORD Opposes Our Idolatry (32:7-10)
3 | The Mediator Interposes For Our Idolatry (32:11-35) - Psalm 106:23 He said he would destroy them-had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him, to turn away his wrath. - Acts 3:19...Repent and turn back that your sins may be blotted out. - Phillip Ryken: Think of Moses as the extra who stands in for the star during the filming of the movie. While the stagehands are setting the scene and adjusting the lights, the extra stands right where the star will stand when the filming starts, so that when the star finally takes the stage, everything will be just right. While all this is going on, onlookers can get some idea what the scene will look like, but they don’t know the full story. The star is still waiting somewhere backstage. He won’t step in until the last moment, and only then will the scene be played properly. - Hebrews 3:3 Jesus has been counted worthy of more glory than Moses-as much more glory as the builder of a house has more honor than the house itself.
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 2 Peter 1:5-11
1 | An appeal to remember truth previously learned (v. 12-15)
2 | An appeal to remember truth about Jesus (v. 16-18) - Matthew 17:1-5 - Revelation 1:12-18
3 | An appeal to remember truth about the Scripture (v. 19-21) - 2 peter 3:15-16
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Ephesians 5:25-27
We believe that God's purpose for Lakeview Baptist Church is to love the Lord God and to express that love by making, nurturing, and equipping disciples of Jesus Christ in Auburn and throughout the world.
FIVE AXIOMS OF A HEALTHY CHURCH:
1 | In a healthy church, God’s people love God; therefore, they worship him passionately. (Psalm 63:1-5)
2 | In a healthy church, God’s people love God’s Word; therefore, they obey its precepts wholeheartedly. (Psalm 119:97-104)
3 | In a healthy church, God’s people love one another; therefore, they live together harmoniously. (1 John 4:10-12)
4 | In a healthy church, God’s people love the lost; therefore, they proclaim the gospel faithfully. (Romans 9:1-4a)
5 | In a healthy church, God’s people love the nations; therefore, they go to all the earth fearlessly. (Psalm 67:1-5)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor 2 Peter 1:1-4
Introduction - Two names (v. 1a) - Two titles (v. 1b) - One common faith (v. 1c) - Two blessings (v. 2)
1 | We receive supernatural power through the knowledge of God (v. 3)
2 | We receive supernatural power through the promises of God (v. 4) - Money (Hebrews 13:5) - Wisdom (James 1:5) - Trials (James 1:12) - Temptation (James 4:7) - Anxiety (1 Peter 5:7)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Exodus 17:1-16
1 | Conflicts From Within (17:1-7) - Paul Tripp: God is sovereign, and he writes your story, and because he does, he is in control of where you have been positioned.... Your complaint about schedule is never just about schedule, your complaint about exhaustion is never just about how tired you are...All horizontal complaints have a vertical component... And here’s what’s deadly about this. A life of quiet or not so quiet complaint hammers away at your confidence in the wisdom, goodness, and faithfulness of God. It causes you to rest less comfortably in his care. Why? Well, because you tend not to seek out and rely on someone whom you no longer trust. - Psalm 95:8-9
2 | Wars From Without (17:8-13) - Isaiah 11:10
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Exodus 13:17-14:31
Exodus 1:1-13:16 | The record of how the LORD came to his people in their distress. - Key Text for this section: Exodus 3:7-8 I have surely seen the affliction of my people...and I have come down to deliver them...to bring them up...to a good and broad land
Exodus 13:17-18:27 | The record of how the LORD went his people on their pilgrimage. - Key Text for this section: Exodus 13:21-22 The LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud...and by night in a pillar of fire
1 | The LORD and His Fatherly Wisdom (13:17-18)
2 | The LORD and His Promises (13:19)
3 | The LORD and His Presence (13:20-22)
4 | The LORD and His Zeal For His Glory (14:1-9)
5 | The LORD and His Salvation (14:10-31)
2 Chronicles 20:15: Jahaziel in the face of the swarm of Moabites, Ammonites, Meunites said by the Spirit of the LORD: Listen all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the LORD to you, “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s...20...And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “hear me, Judah...Believe in the LORD your God and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed...22 And when they began to sin and praise, the LORD set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir who had come against Judah, so that they were routed.
Concluding Thoughts 1. Our salvation is a deliverance from enslavement. 2. Our salvation is all of grace. 3. Our salvation is through a Mediator.
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Revelation 5:1-14
Carl Trueman: The days when Christians could be both respected by their society and faithful to their beliefs are drawing rapidly to a close. The terms of membership in civic society and in the church are becoming increasingly antithetical.
1 | Jesus Christ is the central person of history (5:1-5)
2 | The cross and resurrection are the central events of history (5:6-7) - Augustine: He endured death as a lamb; he devoured it as a lion.
3 | The worship of Christ is the central purpose of history (5:8-14)
The Hopefulness Of The Promise Of "New" Things In Revelation: 1. New name (2:17) 2. New Jerusalem (21:2) 3. New Heaven, New Earth (21:1) 4. God will makes all things new (21:5)
Take Aways From Revelation 5: 1. There's One on the throne and his purpose in history is to exalt the Lamb of God. 2. John shows all marginalized churches (and believers) that we are a part of an innumerable multitude of Christ worshipers. 3. Christ by his victory has taken control of the world's destiny.
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Exodus 7:14-12:32
Robert Jensen: In the Scriptures...its first among the LORD's attributes that he is a jealous God.
Kirk Wellum: The jealousy of God is his holy commitment to his honor, glory and love that manifests itself in the salvation of his people and the just condemnation of all who stand in opposition to him.
J.M. Boice: "In order to understand these plagues we need to understand...they were directed against the gods and goddesses of Egypt and were intended to show the superiority of the God of Israel…There were about eighty major deities in Egypt, all clustered about the three great natural forces of Egyptian life: the Nile, land and sky"
First Plague: Water to Blood (7:14-21)
Second Plague: Frogs (8:1-6)
Third Plague: Gnats (8:16-17)
Fourth Plague: Flies (8:21-24)
Fifth Plague: Egyptian Livestock Die (9:1-7)
Sixth Plague: Boils (9:8-12)
Seventh Plague: Hailstorm (9:13-35)
Eighth Plague: Locusts (10:1-20)
Ninth Plague: Darkness (10:21-29)
Tenth Plague: Death of the Firstborn or Lamb (11:-12:32)
4:22 Israel is my firstborn son 23...Let my son go that he may serve me. If you refuse...I will kill your firstborn son
Luke 23:44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the 9th hour
Amos 8:9 On that day declares the LORD God I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth in broad daylight 10...I will make it like the mourning for an only son.
Our Response:
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Because God is jealous, no believer should fret with what is going on in our world
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Because God is jealous, every believer should flee that which provokes his jealousy
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Because God is jealous, we should be committed to that which he is committed
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Because God is jealous, the unbeliever should run to the only place where judgment on sin and salvation from sin meet: Jesus Christ and him crucified and raised.
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Hebrews 1:1-4
David Wells (God in the Wasteland): It is of the defining marks of our time that God is now weightless.
Isaiah 60:19 the sun shall be no more your light by day...but the LORD will be your everlasting light and your God will be your glory.
Psalm 19:5 the sun "comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chambers...6 its rising is from the end of the heavens and its circuit to the end of them. And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
1 | Because the Son of God Has Been Exalted, He is the Last Day's Prophet (v. 1-2a) - Deuteronomy 18:15 it is to him you shall listen
2 | Because the Son of God Has Been Exalted, He is the Last Day's Priest-King (v. 2b-4)
7 Truths That Describe the Last Day's Priest-King: 1.He is the messianic heir (v 2b) 2. He is the agent of creation (v 2c) 3. He is the fullness of God (v 3a) 4. He is the Universe's Sustainer (v 3b) 5. He made purification for sins (v 3c) 6. He was exalted (v 3d) - Hebrews 10:12 But when Christ had offered for all time a single sacrifice for sins, he sat down at the right hand of God waiting from that time until his enemies should be made a footstool for his feet for by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified 7. He is superior to the angels (v. 4) - Romans 1:4 Jesus was declared the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead.
In Jesus Christ, Believers Have: 1. A Better Hope (7:19) 2. Better Covenant (7:22) 3. Better Sacrifice (9:23) 4. Better Possession (10:34) 5. Better Resurrection (11:35) 6. Better Blood Than Abel's (12:24)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Exodus 2:23-3:22
Transcendence: God is above us. He is majestic, holy, sovereign, all authority
Immanence: God is among us. He is near and present.
1 | The people and the Covenant God (v. 2:23-25)
2 | Moses and the Angel of the LORD (v. 3:1-10)
3 | Moses and the LORD (v. 3:11-15)
4 | Moses and Israel (v. 3:16-18a)
5 | Moses and Egypt (v. 18b-22)
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor 1 Timothy 3:14-16
1 | The Significance of the Church: The Mystery Made Visible (3:14-15) - Three Descriptions of the Church: 1. The Church is God’s Family 2. The Church is God’s Residence 3. The Church is the Guardian of the Truth
2 | The Supremacy of Christ: The Mystery Explained (3:16) - The Mystery Of Godliness: 1. Incarnation: Manifested in the flesh 2. Resurrection: Vindicated by the Spirit 3. Presentation: Seen by angels 4. Proclamation: Proclaimed among the nations 5. Conversion: Believed on in the world 6. Exaltation: Taken up in glory
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Ephesians 2:1-10
1| Sin: Our past state by nature (v. 1-3) - Dead (v. 1) - Devilish (v. 2a) - Disobedient (v. 2b) - Depraved (v. 3a) - Doomed (v. 3b)
2 | Salvation: Our present standing by grace (v. 4-9) - The position of our salvation (v. 4-6) - The purpose of our salvation (v. 7) - The procedure of our salvation (v. 8-9)
3 | Service: Our continual mission as God’s workmanship (v. 10)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Matthew 16:13-19
1 | Jesus is both the Son of Man and the Son of God (v. 14-17) - Daniel 7:13-14
2 | Jesus Himself is the Rock upon which the church is built (v. 18a) - Matthew 16:21-23 - 1 Peter 2:4-8 - 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
3 | Jesus builds His church as sinners repent and believe in Him (v. 18b-19) - Acts 2:47 - 1 Corinthians 3:6-7
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor John 4:19-24
1| False Worship: Wrong object and wrong heart (Romans 1:21-25)
2 | Misguided Worship: Wrong object but right heart (Romans 10:1-4)
3 | Lukewarm Worship: Right object but wrong heart (Isaiah 29:13) - Revelation 3:15-16
4 | True Worship: Right object and right heart (John 4:19-24)
- False worship denies God
- Misguided worship dishonors God
- Lukewarm worship sickens God
- True worship glorifies God
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Philippians 2:5-11
1 | Jesus Christ was Lord in eternity past (v. 6)
2 | Jesus Christ was Lord during His earthly life and ministry (v. 7-8a)
3 | Jesus Christ was Lord while on the cross (v. 8b) - John 10:11-18
4 | Jesus Christ is Lord both now and forever (v. 9-11)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor John 1:1-14
With the coming of Jesus into the world God the Son became fully man while remaining fully God.
1 | The identity of the Word (1:5-7) - Eternal (v. 1-2) - Personal (v. 1) - Divine (v. 1) - Creator (v. 3) - Life-Giver (v.4a) - Light-Bearer (v.4b-5) John 3:19-21
2 | The introduction of the Word (1:6-9) - John 1:29-31 - John 3:27-30
3 | The incarnation of the Word (1:14)
4 | The invitation of the Word (1:10-13)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Acts 6:1-7
1 | The Deacon serves the church by guarding the unity of the Spirit
2 | The Deacon serves the church by guarding the Pastor’s time in prayer and the Word of God
Church Polity: 1. Jesus Christ Is Lord 2. Pastor Led 3. Deacon Guarded 4. Congregation Affirmed
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Colossians 1:15-20
2 Corinthians 4:4 the god of this world has blinded the minds of unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ who is the image of God.
1 | Christ is Supreme in Creation (1:15-17) - John 14:8 Lord, show us the Father… - John 14:9 Whoever has seen me as seen the Father - Psalm 89:27 I will also appoint him my firstborn the most exalted of the kings of the earth.
2 | Christ is Supreme in the New Creation (1:18)
3 | Christ is Sufficient in His Person (1:19)
4 | Christ is Sufficient in His Work (1:20) - 2 Kings 17:15 They went after false idols and became false. - 2 Corinthians 3:18 We all with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the LORD, are being transformed in the same image from degree of glory to another - Psalm 16:8 I have set the LORD always before me.
3 Aspects to Beholding (Bob Thune): 1 | Dwell upon daily and often on the LORD's worth and work through the Word of God 2 | Declare the LORD's worth and work through Praise, Thanksgiving, Singing 3 | Display the LORD's worth by finding tangible ways to serve the church and your neighbor
PREACHER: Brian Payne | Pastor Philippians 1:9-11
2 Corinthians 8:2 in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity...3 For they gave according to their means…and beyond their means of their own accord 4 begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints 5...they gave themselves first to the LORD and then by the will of God to us
1 | A Life Worthy of the Gospel Abounds in Sacrificial Love (v. 9) - 2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ controls us - 1 John 4:19 we love because He first loved us - 1 John 4:10 In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, so we also ought to love one another.
2 | A Life Worthy of the Gospel Abounds in the Excellent Things (v. 10)
3 | A Life Worthy of the Gospel Abounds in Fruit (v. 11a) - Proverbs 12:12 the root of the righteous bears fruit.
4 | A Life Worthy of the Gospel Abounds in Glory/Praise (v. 11b)
Way To Abound In Sacrificial Love: 1 | It means not keeping yourself so busy that you have no practical time to love others 2 | It means being committed to knowing people 3 | It means willingness to have your life complicated by the needs of others 4 | It means persevering in love and patient even when love isn’t returned 5 | It means actively looking where you can be a tool of Christ’s love 6 | It means overlooking minor offenses & fighting the temptation to become bitter, judgmental, critical, or cynical 7 | It means moving beyond simply surrounding yourself with people whom you find comfortable and likeable 8 | It means daily remembering and being in awe of Christ' love and abounding in responsive love.
PREACHER: Brooks Werk | Ministry Intern Lamentations 3:22-23
1 | God’s faithfulness despite our circumstances (Daniel 3)
2 | God’s faithfulness despite our doubt (Exodus 14:10-18)
3 | God’s faithfulness despite our sinfulness (John 21:15-19)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Ephesians 4:1-6
1 | Characteristics which build unity (v.1-3) - Holiness (v. 1) - Humility (v. 2) - Harmony (v. 3)
2 | Foundational truths on which unity is built (v.4-6) - One body (v. 4) - One Spirit (v. 4) - One hope (v. 4) - One Lord (v. 5) - One faith (v. 5) - One baptism (v. 5) - One God and Father (v. 6)
PREACHER: Aaron Wine | Minister to Youth Genesis 1:1 & John 1:1
1 | Jesus, the Word of God and Light of the World, shines in the Darkness and brings Order out of Chaos (Genesis 1:1-3 & John 1:1-5)
2 | Jesus radically, sovereignly saves those in darkness and brings them into the light, all for the glory of God (John 8:12, 9:1-12)
3 | We as followers of Jesus are called to be salt and light, preserving the world from decay and shining into the darkness. (Matthew 5:13-16)
4 | The Kingdom of God will shine in its glorious fullness at the return of Jesus and darkness will be no more. (Hebrews 12:25-29 & Revelation 21:1, 22-27)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor Genesis 1:1
1 | The existence of God is assumed "God" - Hebrews 11:3
2 | The eternity of God is affirmed "In the beginning" - John 1:1-2 - God is not bound by time - God is not bound by space
3 | The energy of God is announced "created" - John 1:3
4 | The eminence of God is asserted "The heavens and the earth" - Revelation 4:11
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Philippians 1:6
1 | Justification: I have been saved from the penalty of sin ("He who began a good work in you")
The Method Of Justification: - Through the death of Christ as our substitute (2 Corinthians 5:9) - Through the blood of Christ (Romans 5:9) - Through the grace of Christ (Romans 3:24) - By faith in Christ (Romans 3:28)
The Benefits Of Justification: - Peace with God (Romans 5:1) - Access to God (Romans 5:2) - No condemnation (Romans 8:1)
2 | Sanctification: I am being saved from the power of sin ("will carry it on") - The goal of sanctification is holiness (1 Thessalonians 5:23) - The means of sanctification is the Holy Spirit and the Word of God (2 Thessalonians 2:13)
3 |Glorification: I will be saved from the presence of sin ("until the day of Christ Jesus") - 1 John 3:2 - Philippians 3:20-21
PREACHER: Dylan Sander | Ministry Intern
1 Peter 2:11-12
1 | Embrace the Exile
2 | Embrace the Life of Holiness
3 | Embrace the Shame of Godliness
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 3:5-6
1 | Trust the Lord completely (v. 5a)
2 | Seek the counsel of others (b. 5b) - Proverbs 12:15 - Proverbs 15:22 - Proverbs 19:20 - Proverbs 28:26
3 | Acknowledge the Lord’s sovereign goodness (v. 6a)
4 | Walk confidently in the pathways which God directs (v. 6b)
PREACHER: Riley Hambrick | Ministry Intern
2 Corinthians 5:14-21
1 | The Need For Ambassadors (v. 14-16)
2 | The Qualifications For Christ’s Ambassadors (v. 17-19)
3 | The Qualities Of Christ’s Ambassadors (v. 20-21)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 11:30
1 | The Wisdom Of A Soul-Winner (Proverbs 11:30)
- A soul-winner leads to others to righteousness (Daniel 12:3)
- A soul-winner understands the value of the human soul (Matthew 16:26)
- A soul-winner has a sense of urgency (John 4:34-39)
2 | The Way Of A Soul-Winner (Psalm 126:5-6)
- Going = “Goes out” (v. 6)
- Sowing = “Carrying seed to sow” (v. 6)
- Weeping = “Sows in tears” (v. 5)
- Reaping = “Return… carrying sheaves” (v. 6)
- Rejoicing = “Reap with songs of joy” (v. 5)
Luke 15-3-7
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 31:10-31
1 | She is valuable to her husband (v. 10-12)
2 | She cares for her family (v. 13-19)
3 | She cares for the poor and needy (v. 20)
4 | She is prepared for difficult days (v. 21-22)
5 | She brings honor to her husband (v. 23)
6 | She manages her household well (v. 24-27)
7 | She is praised by her family (v. 28-29)
8 | She is honored by the Lord (v. 30-31)
PREACHER: Dr. Brian Payne | Prospective Pastor
2 Timothy 3:14-17
1 | Consider Scripture's Ability (v. 14-15) - 4 Essential Attributes of Scripture: 1. Sufficiency 2. Clarity
2 | Consider Scripture's Author (v. 16a) 3. Authority
3 | Consider Scripture's Aim (v. 16b-17) 4. Necessity
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 4:1-7
1 | Instruct your child in the way of wisdom (Proverbs 4:1-7)
- Deuteronomy 6:4-9
2 | Affirm your child’s God-given design (Proverbs 22:6)
3 | Discipline your child’s sinful disobedience
- Sinful nature of your child (Prov. 22:15)
- Love for your child (Prov. 13:24)
- Save your child from death (Prov. 23:13-14)
- Teach your child wisdom (Prov. 29:15)
PREACHER: Cliff Knight | Minister to Families
Proverbs 1:7-19
1 | Wisdom of God begins with knowing and believing in God (v. 7)
2 | Wisdom listens to God’s instruction (v. 8-9)
3 | Wisdom resists sin (v. 10-14)
4 | Wisdom warns of sin’s destruction (v. 15-19)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Romans 3:21-26 & 5:6-8
1 | At the cross of Christ the wrath of God was satisfied (Romans 3:25-26)
2 | At the cross of Christ the people of God are justified (Romans 3:21-24)
3 | At the cross of Christ the love of God was magnified (Romans 5:6-8)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 18:22
1 | Marriage is God's good gift for human flourishing (Proverbs 18:22 & 19:14)
- Genesis 2:18
- 1 Corinthians 7:32-34
- 2 Corinthians 6:14
2 | Marriage is threatened by diverse challenges
- Materialism (Proverbs 15:27 & 15:16-17)
- Quarreling (Proverbs 19;13, 21:9 & 27:15-16)
- Neglect (Proverbs 30:23)
3 | Marriage portrays Christ and His church (Ephesians 5:31-33)
- Wives need love
- Husbands need respect
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 14:12 & 12:28
1 | Ways which seem right but which lead to death (Proverbs 14:12) - Proverbs 16:25
2 | The way of righteousness which leads to life (Proverbs 12:28) - 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 - John 1:1 & 14 - John 3:16-18 - John 11:25-26
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 5-7
1 | Two pathways to sexual sin - Words (5:1-6, 6:24, 7:5, 7:21) - Looks (6:25-26, 7:10)
2 | Two consequences of sexual sin - Temporal (5:7-14, 6327-35) - Eternal (5:21, 7:11-27)
3 | Two weapons to fight sexual sin - Red-hot monogamy with your spouse (5:15-20) - 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 - An intimate relationship with Jesus (7:1-5)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 29:18
1 | The Danger Of Rejecting God’s Word
“where there is no revelation the people cast off restraint” (v. 18a)
- Hosea 4:1-9
2 | The Wisdom Of Obeying God’s Word
“Blessed is he who keeps the law” (v. 18b)
- Psalm 1:1-3
- Nehemiah 8:1-9 & 9:1-3
PREACHER: Tom McClendon | Minister of Congregational Care
John 3:8
1 | God’s name is glorified through God’s people with a child-like faith (Psalm 8:1-2)
- As nursing babies long for the Word (1 Peter 2:2, Rom 12:1-2)
- As growing children gurgle God’s praise (Matt. 21:16)
- As walking soldiers stay under authority to gain His authority and enabling power (Matt 8:8-10)
2 | God’s name is glorified through accepting the dignity of our inheritance as image bearers of God’s glory (Psalm 8:3-8)
- Dignity of our position
- Dignity of our crown of glory and honor
- Dignity of our dominion
3 | God’s name is glorified through God-empowered stewards (8:5-8)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 11:3
1 | A lifestyle of integrity is a faithful guide for icing wisely (Proverbs 11:3)
2 | A lifestyle of integrity is a shield of protection against temptation (Proverbs 13:6)
3 | A lifestyle of integrity delights the Lord (Proverbs 12:22)
- Psalm 15
4 | A lifestyle of integrity provides peace of mind (Proverbs 10:9)
- Proverbs 5:2
5 | A lifestyle of integrity stands as a rebuke to people of corrupt character (Proverbs 29:10)
- Matthew 25:15-22
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
1 Corinthians 12-14
1 | We need to be informed about spiritual gifts. (12:1)
2 | Spiritual gifts are different and varied. (12:4-6)
3 | Every believer has one or more spiritual gifts. (12:7)
4 | Spiritual gifts are given for the good of the church. (12:7)
5 | The Holy Spirit sovereignly gives spiritual gifts. (12:8-11)
6 | Every believer has been baptized by the Holy Spirit. (12:12-13)
7 | Every member of the body of Christ is valuable and necessary. (12:14-27)
8 | No one believer has every spiritual gift nor is one particular gift given to every believer. ( 12:28-31)
9 | It is better to be godly (loving) than gifted. (13:1-13)
10 | Prophecy is more valuable than tongues. (14:1-5)
11 | In a public assembly of believers a message in tongues is to be interpreted to all who are present. (14:6-19; 22-28)
12 | We are not to forbid speaking in tongues. (14:39)
13 | Public assembly of believers is to be orderly, not chaotic. (14:40)
PREACHER: Al Jackson | Pastor
Proverbs 23:20-21
1 | The folly of gluttony
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Proverbs 23:1-3
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Proverbs 28:7
2 | The folly of drunkeness
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Proverbs 20:1
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Proverbs 23:29-35
Danger of trouble and sorrow (v. 29-30)
Danger of distorted reality (v. 31-35a)
Danger of addiction (v. 35b)
3 | The way of wisdom in diet and drink
- Leaders set the example (31:4-7)
Daniel 1:3-20
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Believers choose love for others over the freedom in Christ (Romans 14:14-21)
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Jesus is the living water who always satisfies (John 7:37-39a)