Mountain Top Church Sermons: Recent Episodes
Paul Wolfe
November 27, 2022
Overcoming Anxiety:
Prayer Changes Things
Acts 16:28-31
How prayer and praise can change our difficult circumstance:
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Learn to pray and give praise in all situations in life.
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Look at suffering as an opportunity for your faith to shine.
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Believe that God will do a miracle in your life and others.
December 4, 2022
Overcoming Anxiety:
Comfort From God’s Promises
Hebrews 6:12-20
How to draw comfort from the promises in God’s Word:
1. Believe that God gave us the Bible to know His promises.
2. Study to know God’s promises so that you aren’t disappointed.
3. Find refuge in them daily to anchor yourself in hope.
November 13, 2022
Overcoming Anxiety:
Through Personal Worship
Five main categories of worship:
§ Praise
§ Teaching
§ Prayer
§ Giving
§ Communion
Affects of worship:
- Rekindle your joy
- Remove your isolation
Restore your peace
November 6, 2022
Faith over Fear
Overcoming Anxiety
Mark 4:35-41
How our faith can become our defense in the storm:
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Expect your faith to be tested to make it stronger.
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Don’t believe the lie in the trial that Jesus doesn't care.
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Apply faith to overcome fear to calm the storm inside.
October 30, 2022
Fear of Hell
Haunted by Fear
Luke 16:22-31
How to escape the fear of hell:
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Believe that hell is a literal place of suffering.
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Put your faith in the promise of Abraham through Christ alone.
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Fear those who have no fear now.
October 23, 2022
Fear of Demons
Haunted by Fear
Mark 5:1-20
How to overcome the evil spiritual influence in our life:
1.Keep a clean life that pleases God.
2.Resist him through the authority of the name Jesus Christ.
3.Surrender to the call to go tell others about your freedom.
10/16/22
Fear of Death
Haunted by Fear Series
-Trust that God has a purpose for death.
-Believe what is on the other side is far better.
-Believe that Jesus has the power to resurrect the dead.
7/10/22
Surviving the Lion's Den
The Book of Daniel
Daniel 6
How to have a faith that shines in the lions den:
Live a life of character that shuts the mouth of the accuser.
Put your faith in God's promises to defeat the enemy.
Proclaim your faith boldly by how you live it out.
7/3/22
Before the Handwriting
The Book of Daniel Series
Main thought: We should turn from sin so that God can show us mercy and not judgment.
Be the doer of the truth not a hearer only.
Live in the fear of God now instead of later.
Make the Lord of heaven the Lord of your life.
6/19/22
The Book of Daniel
Daniel 3
Fire Tested Faith
Be resolute in who you worship with your life.
Surrender your body on the alter of worship.
Look for the presence of your Savior in the fire.
May 29, 2022
Broken Dreams
The Book of Daniel
Daniel 2
How to keep your dreams from being broken:
Don't be deceived by the splendor of our country.
Dream of your life in the Kingdom of God.
Focus on a personal relationship with the Rock.
April 17, 2022
Proof of Love
Identity in Christ
Romans 8:30-39
Main Thought
God is on our side fighting for us.
7 proofs God is on our side fighting for us:
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He forsook His only son for us.
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He gives us grace & mercy blessings.
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He takes away all guilt & shame of our past.
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Christ suffered & died to pay for our sins.
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Christ rose from the grave to give us new life.
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Christ intercedes before the Father 24/7 for us.
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He gives us the promise of His everlasting love.
April 3, 2022
Resurrection Hope
Identity in Christ
Romans 8:19-25
Main Thought
We have the promise of the resurrection of our body as our hope for today.
How your future resurrection can give you hope for today:
1.Dream of your new body and restored creation in the future.
2.Grow in the first fruits of the Spirit in your body now.
3.Rest in the solid promise that you will receive a new body soon.
March 27, 2022
Kingdom Builders
Identity in Christ
Romans 8:17-19
Main Thought
God’s plan for us is to have a kingdom focus in this life so that we will have an inheritance in the next.
How to build keep a Kingdom focus in this life:
Give your life to build your unseen inheritance.
Weigh the small sacrifice now against the rewards gotten then.
Look at the affirmation from Christ as greater than the world’s.
March 20, 2022
Children of God
Identity in Christ
Romans 8:14-17
Main Thought
Our heavenly Father has chosen to adopt us and wants a close relationship with us as His children.
How to build a close Father-child relationship with your heavenly Father:
Put away the failures of your previous father.
Always keep the humility of a child before Him.
Open your heart and mouth in prayer to Him.
March 6, 2022
Condemned No More
Identity in Christ
Romans 8:1-4
Main Thought
We are made free from condemnation through the cross of Jesus Christ.
How to live under the new law of the Spirit:
1.Reject the constant lie of the enemy that you are condemned.
2.Use your new freedom to serve God and not yourself.
3.Quit trying and start resting in what Jesus did on the cross.
March 13, 2022
Spirit Led Life
Identity in Christ
Romans 8:5-14
Main Thought- Our new identity in Christ is living a Spirit led life.
Fill yourself daily with His presence.
Let truth AND love guide you at the same time.
Put your desires and passions 2nd to the Spirit's.
We should speak words that build up and encourage people versus tear down our relationships.
How to express words that build people up:
1. Deal with and put away anger soon. Ecclesiastes 7:9
2. Put a guard on your mouth to stop negative communication.
3. Speak words that connect your relationships.
January 16, 2022
Proof of Our Love
Core Value: Mentoring Followers of Jesus
John 21:15-22
Build a true love relationship with the Lord. Bible Study Resource-http://e-sword.net
Focus your life on spiritual investments in people.
Take the next step God is leading you to take.
Possible Next Steps at Mountain Top
-Salvation- Yes to Jesus as Savior
-Baptism- Water baptism
-Giving- Begin Giving
-Small Groups- Get involved
-Foundations- Go through Foundations class
-Next Steps- Take Next Steps class
-Kingdom Team- Join a team
-Membership- Become a member
January 9, 2022
Becoming Like Him
Core Value: Mentoring Followers of Jesus
Ephesians 4:11-16
How to mature to be more like Christ:
- Commit to growing through mentorship.
A mentor defined: a person with experience who teaches, advises, and supports someone with less experience over a time period to help them develop.
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Be intentional about learning your Bible. 2 Timothy 2:15
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Invest in others the things you have learned. 2 Timothy 2:2
January 23, 2022
Putting on the New Man
Core Value: Mentoring Followers of Jesus
Ephesians 4:17-25
Main Thought
Mentorship will change us from the old
person we were into the new person
Christ wants us to be.
How to get victory over the old man so the new man rules:
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Be intentional about putting off the old and putting on the new.
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Live in the world but of the world to reach people.
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Become a lover of the truth.
December 24, 2021
Lights in the Darkness
Make a Difference Series
Luke 2:10-18
ABC path to receiving the spiritual light of Jesus.
Admit: Admit that your sins separate you from having a relationship with God.
Believe: Believe that the death and resurrection of Jesus alone without any religious works or good deeds is enough to save you.
Confess: Confess to him that you are sinned and that you want Jesus to be your savior.
January 30, 2022
Growth in Groups
Core Value: Mentoring Followers of Jesus
Acts 2:41-47
Main Thought
Small groups are an opportunity to not only gather as the church but to be the church in the community and to our neighbors.
How to experience spiritual mentorship in small groups:
1. Meet regularly outside of Sunday morning. Hebrew 10:24-25
2. Unify around the teaching of God's Word. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
3. Have an outward focused mindset.
December 19, 2021
A Fruitful Life
Make a Difference Series
John 15:1-5
SERMON NOTES
Main Thought
We can’t produce spiritual fruit without an intimate relationship with Jesus.
How to connect to the true vine to produce fruit:
Understand that Jesus is the divine vine of heaven.
Create a daily habit of prayer and meditation.
Live a life that is authentic and life-giving.
December 12, 2021
Investing in Eternity
Make a Difference Series
Luke 19:11-27
Main Thought - Jesus our King wants us to make an eternal difference in His kingdom.
How to make an eternal difference in people’s lives:
Put your main investment in the local church.
Put away excuses that will not hold water.
Look at your little difference now as a big difference for eternity.
December 5, 2021
Discover Purpose Series
Sharing Life
2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Main Thought
We have a new message about a new life in Jesus Christ.
How to live out our purpose of sharing life with people:
Live a radically changed life so that people are attracted to Jesus.
Look at your relationships as a divine opportunity to share your faith.
Give people the pure gospel of grace through faith alone.
11/28/2021
Discover Purpose Series
Suffering with Purpose
Main Thought: God’s purpose for our suffering is to help others.
Romans 5:3-5
How to find purpose in suffering:
Accept the truth that suffering is a part of the life God has for us.
Review: Philippians 1:29
Use your suffering to become closer to your savior Jesus Christ.
Review: Psalms 34:18
Stay connected with people so that God can use us to give comfort and hope.
11-14-2021
Discover Purpose Series
Eternal Purpose Driven Life
Romans 12:1-2
Main thought: God wants to shape our life for an eternal purpose.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
How to discover our eternal purpose:
Have an altar in your life so that God can transform you.
Romans 12:1
Live our lives like we are pilgrims in this world.
Hebrews 11:13
11-08-2021
Mission: Rescue the Vulnerable: Operation Find Freedom
Find Freedom Series
How to be a church where people can find freedom, to rescue the vulnerable.
Be open to being vulnerable and sharing your struggles.
Listen to and validate people that become vulnerable.
Allow God to turn our shame into our glory.
October 17, 2021
God Desires Fruit
Matthew 21:17-19
Pastor Ryan Blackstock
Director of Ministries
Grace Church of Overland Park
You can go to: Visitgracechurch.com/staff
to learn more about Pastor Ryan!
October 10, 2021
Find Freedom
Time With God
Psalm 1:1-4; Ephesians 5:25-26
SERMON NOTES
How to get freedom spending time with God:
1.Make time in your day to meditate in God’s word.
Review: Psalm 1:2-3
2.View your time as spending time with God.
Review: Psalm 1:2
I John 1:1
3.Let it transform you into a person that produces fruit.
Review: Psalm 1:3
October 3, 2021
Know God
The Spirit of Life
John 14:15-26; Romans 8:10-11
SERMON NOTES
How to let the Holy Spirit bring us to life:
1.Be open to hearing the truth about God and ourselves.
Review: John 14:16-17
2.Submit yourself to His leadership in your life.
Review: John 14:21, 26
Galatians 5:16-18
3.Create a home where your relationship can flourish.
Review: John 14:23
Ephesians 4:30-32
September 19, 2021
Know God
Jesus our King
Colossians 1:12-20 NKJV
How to put Jesus in His rightful place as Lord & King
1.Set Him in the right order as first in your life.
Review: Colossians 1:18
2.Use everything He has given You for His glory
Review: Colossians 1:16-17
Proverbs 3:5-6
3.Include Him in Your daily life.
Review: Colossians 1:12-13
Revelation 4:11
Sermon series:
Know God Series
The Compassionate Father
Luke 15:14-22
What to expect if you take the road back to the Father:
The Robe of Grace
For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.
2 Corinthians 5:21 NKJV
The Ring of Rulership
and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together.
Romans 8:17 NKJV
The Shoes of Purpose