QSBC Students: Recent Episodes
Dylan Bone
Sermons from Quail Springs Baptist Church's Student Ministry in OKC.
|| Student Pastor: Dylan Bone || Student Associate: Madelyn Wessel
Dylan preaches on how Jesus is not a national Jesus, which is often viewed as either the mascot of America or that we cannot love America because we are only supposed to love Jesus. Jesus and the Gospel are for all nations, including our nation. Therefore, we must submit to the call of the great commission, make disciples of "our nation," and make disciples of all nations. We must live out an active faith of evangelism, not a passive faith of deferring the responsibility to missionaries.
Barrett Jones preaches that our Jesus is not a boring Jesus; he is a Jesus that is alive and brings about excitement! Following the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the word is going around that He has risen from the grave and is alive. The Jews then were overwhelmed with excitement and we get to have the same excitement today! Because Jesus is alive, everything changes. Our salvation and the transformative work through the Scriptures is only possible because Jesus is alive and this brings about the greatest excitement and joy!
Pastor Connor encourages our students by preaching intentionally through his life verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21. This Gospel-centered message emphasizes that God is for you, God trades with you: your sin for his righteousness, and that God creates a new you. Through the Gospel, God saw Jesus as a sinner, accepted him as a sacrifice, and now sees us as sinless. Our lives will never be the same because of the goodness, kindness, amazing grace, and mercy of our God. He loves you with the greatest sacrificial love so that you can have a relationship with him. Go therefore and tell others of the Good News that has transformed your life!
Jesus is the only way to salvation! He is the truth, the way, and the light. Dylan preaches that salvation is found is personally responding to Jesus as Savior and Lord. The Gospel is exclusive and inclusive because it is only through Jesus and for all people who repent and believe. You may have grown up in the church with Jesus-loving parents or are a really good and kind person, but this does not transfer for our salvation. It is a response that you personally must make to turn away from your sin and turn toward Jesus! Praise the Lord that salvation is a gift for us through the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross because of His great love for us.
Our Next Gen Pastor, Nate Crawford, teaches us that Jesus is not distant in your pain and suffering, rather he is a God that is near, close, and at work. Walking through the passage of Mary and Martha with the death of Lazarus, Nate teaches us three key truths of the person of Jesus amidst suffering and hurt: when life gets hard, Jesus gets close; when your heart is heavy, take it to Jesus; and when your problem is big, Jesus is bigger. Praise God for Jesus who gets up and comes near to us in our brokenness!
Continuing on with our "Not my Jesus" sermon series, Dylan emphasizes that the Biblical Jesus is not the accepting and agreeable Jesus some may want him to be. Rather, Jesus is the perfect judge. Throughout these passages, Dylan teaches that Jesus is a judge that rules with compassion, standards, and authority. Jesus does not affirm our sin, but he holds us to a standard and calls us up and out of our sin, which is truly loving. He is a holy God that will judge righteously according to our sin, and yet, he steps into our brokenness to take the punishment for our sin so that we can experience his great mercy and grace.
Our student mission trips have returned back from serving in Denver Colorado, Santa Cruz California, and Northallerton England and on this episode, leaders and students shared about how they saw God move in each of those places while they served. The students shared testimonies of encouraging gospel conversations, growth, evangelism, and their own boldness in sharing the good news with those that need to hear it. We are so thankful for our church partnerships, the faithfulness and service of these students, and the sovereign and gracious work of God. Please continue praying for the Living Stone Church, Santa Cruz Baptist Church, and New Life Baptist Church!
Kicking off our new series, "Not My Jesus," Dylan preaches on how Jesus' authority is our biggest blessing. Jesus is not a God that we can mold into whoever we want and need him to be; rather, Jesus is the authoritative God who molds and transforms us into looking more like Him for His glory and goodness. Jesus has authority as Creator, Savior, and Lord following the passages of Colossians 1:15-20, Ephesians 2:1-10, and Matthew 28:18-20, respectfully. We have to understand and know who the true Jesus is, not who we want him to be!
Our final Q&A with Dylan and Brittany over dating relationships brought some really good discussion! Some of the questions and topics addressed included why should we date if dating isn't originally in the Bible, does reading your Bible with your significant other cross spiritual boundaries, and how should you respectfully break up with someone. Other great questions asked included how to keep Christ at the center of your relationship, can you have a best friend of the opposite sex and not date them, and how to discern whether your relationship is leading you toward Christ or away. We are all so thankful for Dylan and Brittany's wisdom!
In the final week through our Boundaries and Blessings series, Dylan emphasizes how waiting is the path to flourishing. We specifically see how waiting honors God's Design for marriage, waiting protects you spiritually, emotionally, and physically, as well as how waiting respects one another! Therefore, that begs the question, how do we wait well? Dylan emphasizes that we run hard after Jesus, individually! Our relationships are ultimately about Jesus, so are you honoring Jesus in your relationship? The blessing is found in the boundary of waiting!
In this weeks Gravity Recap and Celebration, Dylan leads us through more application tools when it comes to following Jesus. We must Behold Jesus by beholding his Word, his availability, and his people. Followers of Jesus must also die to themselves and their daily desires and schedules. Lastly, we must go tell people because we are the church now! How are you growing as a follower of Jesus?
On this week's Q&A episode, Brittany and Dylan jump into some deeper and more honest conversations around dating. They discuss dating with the purpose of marriage, not just for fun, as well as how to be faithful in singleness when there is so much social pressure to date. Brittany and Dylan share wisdom on the topics of helping a friend in a toxic relationship, moving on from an ex in a God-honoring way, and ways to be respectful and consider to the significant other in a relationship. Lastly, they also touch on the hot-button question of physical boundaries and how far is too far or where the line starts and is crossed. It's a great conversation, come listen!
In this sermon, we learn from the example of David that selfishness is never in line with God's design. Our selfishness draws us away from accountability, but wisdom draws us to God's Word and His people. When we are selfish, we act on our desires and do not think of others, but when we have wisdom, we have discernment in situations and we think of how others are affected. Like the example of David, our selfishness leads us to live in the fruit of our sin, but having wisdom leads us to own and address our sin.
After teaching, Dylan and his wife, Brittany, answer some of your dating questions! In this session, they speak into not idolizing your relationship, what it looks like to glorify God in your relationship, and if waiting for a relationship is worth it. We hear them share moments from their dating relationship as well as the wisdom they have from advising other couples. They even get to cover questions such as should you missionary date or if you have already crossed boundaries, what do you do now. Come join us next week to hear more and have your questions answered!
Our Dating Series, Boundaries and Blessings began with an encouragement and challenge to be in an all out pursuit of Jesus! Dylan shows us that your life is about seeking Jesus, not dating and therefore, the way that you live your life should be informed by Jesus, not the world. When you are running hard after the heart of God, you will find true and complete satisfaction! We cannot idolize or prioritize relationships because God has called us to be a people that worship and are only satisfied in Him. The blessings we experience, even in relationships, are found in the boundaries of God's design and commandments.
This week's episode, Barrett powerfully encourages and challenges his listeners to be on mission to reach the lost! From the passage in Luke 10, we see that the Lord appoints and sends His believers! There is a large harvest around us, in our schools, communities, teams, and work places, and yet, the laborers are few. Through this message, Barrett shares that we have all power in Jesus to share the Gospel, we need to be faithful to plant seeds and allow God to water and grow them, and we need to ask God to burden our hearts for the lost, so that we feel the weight and importance to share the Good News!
We kick off the new year with a new series: Clarity! This episode strongly emphasizes how God's love is bigger than your sin and all you need to do is repent of your sin and turn away from your old life to the new life of redemption through Jesus. Dylan walks us through the story of the Prodigal son in Luke 15 with an emphasis on how pursuing your own way leads to death, repentance leads to life, and bitterness (like the oldest brother) robs God of His glory. What do you need to repent and turn completely away from this year?
This is our last week in the study of Philippians and man, has it been good to learn about Paul and how we should live a life that matters! To close it out, Dylan teaches us that a life that matters is strengthened by God, steeped in partnership with other believers, and supplied by Jesus! Jesus is the only way, the only truth, and the only light! We have one final question for you: How are you Living a Life that Matters?
As we walk through a very well-known passage in Scripture, Dylan leads us through how God's Word the common experience of anxiety. From Scripture, we learn that rejoicing needs to be a daily habit and that anxiety is real and in it, we must seek God, not the things of the world. Dylan emphasizes how peace only comes from God, not what we try to fix or numb. When processing anxiety and in general, Paul commands us to take control of our thoughts by thinking on the things that are true and honorable! How are you going to fight anxious thoughts with the power of the Spirit?
This week, Barrett Jones, a previous student, fills in as we wrap up chapter 3 of Philippians. As a believer, life is not going to be easy and yet, God encourages us to press on. Barrett explains that we must press on because Jesus made us His own, He gave us a call, and we get Jesus in the end! How are you pressing on when life is challenging and you feel discouraged?
Dylan brought the Word as he emphasized how we express our faith in Jesus! We express and live out our faith through worship, pursuit of God, and knowing Him and His Word. Jesus surpasses all worth and value in comparison to everything in the world! Praise God we can rest in the Truth that our life is fully dependent upon Jesus and His death and resurrection.
As we wrap up chapter 2 of Philippians, we are challenged to live a life of action. Paul, a follower of Jesus, intentionally multiples other followers of Jesus by building them up and sending them out. The text also teaches us that a life of action genuinely cares about those we are reaching and humbling sacrifices so that others may know and experience Jesus. Dylan wraps this up with one significant question: what is your relationship with Jesus costing you?
We had a special midweek where Pastor Connor answered some of your questions! Pastor Connor shares his testimony and encouragement for students. He addresses some pressing topics and questions revolving around Halloween, money, secular music, friendships, and ChatGPT. Theologically, He also answers questions concerning the validity of God's Word, Jesus' Second Coming, pride, demons, and God allowing bad things to happen. We are thankful for Pastor's wisdom and teaching!
Dylan leads us through this passage emphasizing how we should work out our faith, making it evident that we follow God out of delight. We should work out our faith with a holy fear to honor God, with a holy grip to shine, and with a holy outpouring to find joy. We must live out the gift of salvation that God has gracious given to us. We must cling to God's Word and exude a faithful obedience in following Him.
This is such a powerful passage of God's Word because if Jesus is real to you, there are ways that you must be living your life. Dylan shows us that we must be unified and of one spirit, humble and others-seeking, obedient to Jesus, and worshipping God in everything we do. Every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord, will you be doing it with delight for eternal life or with fear for eternal punishment of death. How are you going to respond in light of this message?
We are called to live our life in a manner worthy of the Gospel, and yet, our lives tend not to back up what we say and believe. So, this presents us with the question, how do we live a life worthy of the Gospel? Philippians 1:27-30 directs us to living our lives with a Godly reputation while standing firm in the Spirit. It also teaches us to live our life with a captivated mind and a God-given confidence. Does your life back up what you say and believe?
In this sermon, Dylan emphasizes the importance of laying down our life so that Christ lives through us. It is evident that living for Christ is communal, costly, and changing. When people look at your life, what do you think they notice, your personality and achievements or Christ in you?
As we walk through these verses, we are challenged to share the Gospel as unified brothers and sisters in Christ, with a collective and joyful motive. We must not share the Gospel out of envy or rivalry or even for our own glory and recognition. What is your motive to sharing the Gospel and how can you celebrate, and not compete for, the Gospel being shared in your schools and communities?
Following the example and power of Paul's Testimony, Dylan encourages the listeners to know that your testimony is also personal, purposeful, and powerful! Despite any circumstance you are in, God is using it to write a beautiful story according to His will for His glory. Are you taking the testimony of God's work in your life and sharing with others to make the Gospel known?
As we dive deeper into chapter 1 of Philippians, Dylan emphasizes the importance of encouragement within community by leading us through three prayers. We pray that you would have a God-sourced passion and partnership with one another, that you would know that God is working in your midst, and that your love for Jesus would overflow. What are some things you are going to begin praying for in light of this passage and sermon?
We kick off a new series through the book of Philippians with a focus on living a life that matters. Dylan walks us through verses one and two where Paul introduces himself and then we jump into understanding the person and life of Paul from Acts 26. Dylan challenges us with three questions: Are you wrong? Is Jesus your Lord? How are you going to respond?
This week, Barrett Jones brings the Word from 1 John about how God simply desires our desire. God wants our hearts above all else! He breaks down verses 15-17 of chapter 2 with an emphasis on how God desires our love and our submission. Are you living in submission to God's will and not your fleshly desires? Do you love the things of this world over God? Barrett challenges us to continue to allow God's Word and the Gospel to realign our desires back to God and to refine us more into the image of Christ.
Brock flies solo in his sermon tonight in our series "By Students for Students". He hits on this command that we have been given to love. 1 John 2:7-11
Dylan and Mitchell share the stage as they walk us through the beginning of chapter 2 in 1 John. Mitchell begins by teaching us how Jesus is the source of eternal life and Dylan emphasizes how today, Jesus is the path to life now! How is your life consistent with the Word of God? Is Jesus the source of your life or are you still searching for other things and people to fulfill you?
As we continuing walking through 1 John, our preaching crew emphasizes what it looks like to walk in the light. Brock, Bryce, and Barrett teach on how walking in the light reflects consistency, humility, and confession. They challenge the audience to live for the Lord in every aspect of your life, to avoid justifying your sin, and aggressively fight sin through confession.
We kick off our new series, "For Students, by the Students" where our preaching crew leads us through 1 John 1. Barrett, Mitchell, and Brock lead us through the first four incredible and dense verses of chapter 1 and help us learn how when we experience God, our lives should have evidence of proclamation, fellowship, and joy. Please forgive our technical issues with the sound and clarity of this sermon, yet the content is amazing!
Nate leads us through chapter 63 and 64 of Isaiah with a challenge to have an expectant heart posture to see God move. To have an expectant posture, we must recognize God's power, cry out for Him to move, confess our sin, and trust in the mighty Word of God. How are you living with an expectant posture toward the work of God?
Jump on this week for a HUGE announcement and encouragement/challenge on how you view parenting. We hope this will be a conversation and prayer starter for you!
Following Thomas's last sermon, which commissioned believers to pursue others, this week, he teaches us how believers should pursue others. The text teaches us that we must prioritize God's Will above all else, pursue every opportunity God gives us, and completely rely on the work of God to move in others' hearts.
Thomas begins a two part series through John 4 where he emphasizes how Jesus pursues others with grace and love. We should follow the example of Jesus by pursuing others even when they are rejected by others, when they may not understand God's teaching, when they are living in sin, and when they are worshipping falsely. Who are you going to pursue for the sake of the Gospel?
Dylan wraps up our Daniel series by teaching how standing strong for God has an impact on those around us, through the examples of Daniel and his friends on the kings. Not only is our stand personal and cumulative, but it also testifies to God's power and peace! How do you specifically see God using your "stand" as a part of His sovereign, good plan?
This week, Dylan follows the example of Daniel and teaches us to be faithful in our work, devoted in our worship to God, and delivered through the power of God. Through being faithful, devoted and delivered, we can deeply impact the people around us for the Kingdom of God just as Daniel did to the King.
Dylan teaches through the well known Biblical story of the King Nebuchadnezzar and the fiery furnace with an emphasis on how the world demands our worship and yet, the world cannot overthrow the purposes of God. This passage leaves us to ask ourselves what or whom has our worship and how we need to stand strong with God-sized devotion to Him and Him alone.
We kick off a new series in the book of Daniel where we look to the examples of Daniel and his friends as they stand firm on God's commandments. Dylan walks us through how God knows the pressure to compromise and yet, He provides us with conviction and wisdom to walk in.
Thomas continues the theme of Rewire from Gravity, but specifies it to our identity. From 1 Peter 2, he emphasizes that our identity is found in being children of God and is revealed through our actions.
This Midweek, Dylan leads us through three beautiful examples of having a patient perspective in life. He challenges us with the words of James to trust like a farmer, speak like the prophets, and persevere like Job.
Guest teacher and faithful disciple of Jesus, Shaun Boyd, teaches us how to steward not only our wealth, but our spiritual gifts, to further the Kingdom of God.
Dylan breaks down this idea of leading out in dependance on the Lord in our families. Check out on how this could bless your family!
This week, Dylan talks about God's desire for us to live depending on His will and power rather than our strength and plans.
Dylan continued on in our James series and addressed the issue of friendship with the world versus friendship with God.
Dylan jumps back into James to start the new year. He talks about two types of wisdom: earthly and godly. The ultimate question to answer while listening: What wisdom is found in your life?
Thomas preaches a one off Christmas message on our greatest problem and the solution that fixes it all!
Dylan jumps back into our James series and speaks about the small, but powerful tongue. Listen in on how the tongue is powerful and operates at the current pace of your maturity in Christ.
Dylan finishes our Tough Topics series on the topic of truth! What is it? Tune in to find out what God's Word has to say!
Dylan continues our Tough Topics series and addresses the topic of authority tonight. He talks through how Christians should respond to authority that we may or may not agree with.
Dylan dives into another segment of Parent Helps. This week, his focus is on providing some simple steps to navigate tough cultural topics that will help disciple your students. Those steps are: 1. Pray/Ask for Wisdom 2. Know your Stuff 3. Listen and ask questions 4. Go to God's Word.
Dylan starts of a brief 3 week mini series on Tough Topics! The goal of this series is to equip students to be able to stand on truth and a biblical worldview on some of our culture's toughest conversations. Tonight's topic was abortion.
Dylan jumps into a topic that seems elementary at first, but dives into how the overflow of our life really is connected to the inflow of our time with Jesus. This is the first installment of Parent Helps from QSBC Students!
Dylan breaks down the three faiths that are presented in this passage. James continues this idea that true Fatih produces works naturally. It is a spiritual marker and a sign of a healthy and true faith, one that produces fruit.
Dylan talks about the idea of partiality/favoritism and how deadly and hurtful that can be to the Lord and His image bearers.
Dylan continues on in the book of James where he talks about how your actions and your life reveal your heart. There are some impactful and pithy verses that we go over tonight that are helpful in our day to day lives.
Dylan dives into a topic that we all can empathize with, handling conflict. We all have been a part of conflict or frustrations. The question is, how do we handle it? How do we respond in a way that honors the Lord and aims towards restoration? Check out the sermon!
Dylan opens up our new series through the book of James. This series is geared towards living out our faith in a real way. He opens up the series with a message on how we, as believers, ought to respond to the trials that we face.
Two students, Hayden and DrewAnn, bring the Word from Psalm 1. They talk on the idea of the two paths and what you get in return from those lifestyles.
Dylan continues out series on revival by talking about repentance and the gift that it is in our lives!
Dylan kicks off our new series on Revival! We talk about what revival is and what it leads to!
Cooper talks about the response to the resurrection we see in Scripture, and about how Jesus is our true and everlasting peace!
Caitlin finishes our series on the Parables by talking about the parable of the tenants! We talk about how God has made Himself known to His people in the time of Israel, the time of Jesus, and to us now!
Dylan continues through our series in Hebrews talking about the final charge that the author gives their audience!
Dylan continues walking through Hebrews by talking about the better offer we have with Jesus as believers!
Dylan walks through 2 Timothy 1:3-14 talking about how to fan the flame of the work of the Holy Spirit in us!
Dylan continues our series in Hebrews talking about how to run the race well for Christ!
Cooper continues the Parables series by talking about the Lost Sheep and Coin, and diving into how God values us and desires to see us repent.
Dr. Rummage continues our series in Hebrews by talking about running the race of our faith well!
Cooper continues teaching about parables this week by talking about the Good Samaritan!
Caitlin continues our Parables series by talking about the Parable of the Talents, and how we should use everything we have for the glory of God!
Dylan continues walking through Hebrews by talking about new realities that come when we give our lives to Christ!
Cooper continues our sermon series on Parables by talking about the unforgiving servant! Listen to learn more about Christlike forgiveness and our call to forgive as believers.
Cooper talks about King Herod and his role in the Christmas story as part of our Characters of Christmas study!
Dylan answers the question 'What does an accountable friend look like?' as we continue through our You Asked For It series!
Caitlin continues our You Asked For It series by talking about finding our confidence in the Lord and putting our identity in Him!
Cooper talks about living out your faith personally, together, and in the world as he walks through our You Asked For It series!
Dylan continues our You Asked For It series by talking about the reality of Hell and why it matters to us as believers.
Dylan continues the You Asked For It series by talking about apologetics and the reliability of Scripture!
Cooper continues on in our You Asked For it Series, this week talking about relationships! We see how our relationship with God impacts our relationship with our parents, friends, and even dating!
As we kick off our new "You Asked For It" series, Cooper dives in to how pursuing godliness is our best choice when it comes to battling sin!
Tonight Dylan kicks off our new series 'You Asked for It'! As he walks through Romans 8, he talks about how to fight against sin and for holiness in your life!
Dylan continues on in Hebrews, this time taking a look at chapter 9. Dylan shows us how God's presence fulfills our longing, and is personally available to us.
This week Cooper walks through Hebrews 9:1-10 and takes a look at the rules of the old covenant, and the New hope that we have in Jesus!
As we continue into Hebrews 8, Cooper breaks down four promises of the New Covenant that can bring us hope.
Cooper walks through Hebrews 7:13-28! Tonight we will see how Jesus' reign is hopeful, permanent, and perfect.
Dylan goes through Hebrews 7:13-28 this week! We discuss how Christ offers far greater blessings as our Priest King.
Dylan continues our series in Hebrews, talking about the idea of a greater priesthood being introduced!
Dylan continues our series in Hebrews by talking about the trust we can have in God and His Word to us, by discussing Hebrews 6: 13-20!
We continue our series by talking about what it means to fully surrender to Christ and live through Him by walking through Hebrews 6:4-12!
Thomas Wolff, a senior, continues in our series "Who is Jesus?" He explains how Jesus is God's true Son.
Cooper kicks off our new series over the question "Who is Jesus?" He starts off with that Jesus is the forgiver! Follow along with us in Mark 2:1-12.
Dr. Rummage joins the Student Ministry as we jump back into the book of Hebrews! He encourages us to look to the great high Priest who sympathizes with us, who stands with us, and suffered for us.
Dylan finishes off our Relationships series with his beautiful bride, Brittany! They join together to talk about how to date well. They share some principles and guidelines to have as well as some practical tips from their own journey!
Dylan dives into the next relationship in our series, friendships! Friendships help determine the path that you walk. So how do we choose them? How do we build relationships that will last? Tune in to find out some practical and biblical tips on how to do that!
Ever get frsutrated with your parents? Feel like you are arguing all of the time? Tune in as Dylan opens up a new series on relationships and dives into how to navigate your relationship with you parents!
Dylan preaches on our need for a faith placed in Jesus, that is urgent, and is guided by Scripture.
Dylan hits on the history of the Israelites and the warning that there is for us. We are not called to an apathetic arrogant lifestyle, but one that is fully devoted to Jesus.
Dylan talks about how important it is for us to realize the purpose God has given us. That purpose is the be image bearers that point people to Jesus!
Dylan continues on in our Hebrews series with the topic of how Jesus is superior to the angels.
Dylan opens our new series in Hebrews. Dylan speaks about how Jesus is supreme, and how that is good news for us.
Dylan finishes our series out in Ruth. He speaks on the redemption that is found in this book and the story of Ruth, but also in Jesus!
Madelyn continues on in Ruth 3. In this chapter, Ruth lays at Boaz's feet at the threshing floor.
Maddie teaches through the second chapter of Ruth. In this chapter, we see Ruth glean in Boaz's fields and meet Boaz.
Biblical Sexuality Part 3 – The Christian’s Discernment
Flee Sexual Immorality with Humility // 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
- It is really easy to slam on the sexual sins of others and hide yours in the dark
- God is very clear on His desire for us to honor Him with our bodies
- Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit
- Flee from sexual immorality because it is a sin that will ravage you
- Glorify God with your body
- Speaking on issues with: Orientation, Gender, social media/internet, physical
Stand on God’s Word with Conviction // Romans 12:1-2 – 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Our worldview is founded in God’s Word rather than the culture
- Let God’s Word refine your minds, not the cultural agenda
- God’s Word is from Him and it is trustworthy – Psalm 33:4
- It is profitable for us in all situations so that we may be prepared for GOOD WORKS
- Not prepared to bash people, but for good works
- Conviction moves you to actions
- Your beliefs inform your actions
- Speaking on issues with: Orientation, Gender, social media/internet, physical
Move Towards People with God’s Heart // John 4
- God’s heart is for sinners. Not simply for them, but for them to come to Him and follow Him
- This means we are called to move towards the LGBTQ community and those that struggle with sexual sin, and not away from them. Not to affirm them, but to let them know that we see them and want them to know Jesus and have a relationship with them
- Jews had no dealing with Samaritans
- Jesus still approached her
- Acknowledged sin in her life and did not affirm it
- Showed that He cared for her by approaching
- Called her to a better life via the Good News
- Speaking on issues with: Orientation, Gender, social media/internet, physical
Discussion questions:
- Why is it so easy for us to overlook the sexual sin in our lives?
- Why is our body and how we use it important to God?
- Who gets authority in our worldview? Why?
- Why is being convinced of God’s Word important in regard to sexuality?
- What is the two-way dynamic of God’s heart?
- What about the interaction with Jesus and the woman at the well that is helpful in regard to approaching those that are in sexual sin?
The Wrath of God is Righteous and Revealed || Romans 1:18-21
We Suppress Truth in Unrighteousness || Romans 1:18
We Exchange Truths for Lies || Romans 1:22-25
We Worship the Creature rather than the Creator || Romans 1:25
Our Egos have set us out for Death || Romans 1:28-32
Biblical Sexuality – God’s Design
- God and His Word have Authority – 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Romans 12:2
- This world/culture has no authority
- As a believer, our authority is Christ and His Word (all authority)
- His Word corrects us and guides us
- His Word refines our worldview
- His Word trumps all other ideologies or culture biases
- God’s Word does not wither and change with the season – 1 Peter 1:25, Isaiah 40:6-8
- God’s Word is our source for Truth and wisdom
- Why is this important? – The Creator of all creation is where Authority and truth is foundWe are Created by and in the Image of God – Genesis 1:26-27
- We are Created by and in the Image of God – Genesis 1:26-27
- We are created by God
- We are created in the image of God
- We have purpose through our creation and creator
- There is design and intent in creation, which includes us
- The one who creates dictates and has authority over His creation and how they live
- Humanity is the prize possession of creation
- Why is this important? – We are created with meaning and on purpose. We must not disregard God’s design and His authority over His design.
- We are Created either Male or Female – Genesis 2:15-25
- Adam is created out of dust in the image of God
- Adam is created male
- God decided it is not good for man to be alone
- Eve is created from Adam
- Eve is created female
- In all of the creation that is mentioned, only two genders, male and female
- Both male and female are under the rule and authority of their creator
- The idea that there are more than two genders is not based in biology or truth. Biological sex and gender were synonymous terms. They didn’t become different in the culture’s eyes until feminists in the 1960s pushed for gender to be about expression. Along with Gayle Rubin (creator of queer theory and pedo apologist) further pushed this idea in the 70’s and 80’s.
- Why is this important? – Our culture is making up terms and options that are not a part of God’s design and simple biology. We must stand on God’s Word and design and not accept the non-biblical worldview
- We are Created with Desire that is fulfilled within Parameters– Genesis 2:24-25
- Sexual desire is a goof gift…. Within the parameters of marriage
- Between man and woman, husband and wife
- God’s design is that it is within marriage, not snapchat, pre-marital, adulterous, texting, etc.
- We are called to self-control
- Sex is a a representation of wedding vows
- Our holiness in our sexuality is a big deal to God
- Seeking to fulfill sexual desires outside of God’s plan will end up in dissatisfaction and hurt
- Why is this important? – We all are created with this desire and the culture shows us many ways to try to fulfill it. It is important to know God’s parameters in order to live a holy life as He has called us to.
Discussion Questions:
- Do trust and submit to the authority of God’s Word? What are the implications of that in this topic?
- Why is it important to know that we are created by an all-powerful and loving Creator?
- What do your students hear on the number of genders and pronouns? How and why do those not hold up to Scripture?
- Is sex good? Where is it designed emotionally, spiritually, and physically to be?
- Why is our holiness in our sexuality a big deal to God?
- In light of what you have just learned about God’s design for sexuality, can you articulate His design and purpose?
Dylan continues on in Colossians and talks about the three different relationships Paul brings up in this passage.
Dylan speaks to the idea of putting on the New Self through the Holy Spirit and God's Word.
Dylan shares a "one off message" to address how to grieve when there seems like no hope. This sermon is from Psalm 88 and much of the research was out of Ligon Duncan's "When Pain is Real and God seems silent".
Dylan continues on in Colossians 1:9-12, expanding on Paul's prayer to the Colossians in which Paul prays for: God's Will, Worthy Walking, and Worship.Colossians 1.9-14
Dylan finishes our sermon series through the Sermon on the Mount by explaining Jesus' authority.
Nate continues our series through Sermon on the Mount and addresses the cultural proverb of "Turning to Jesus only in bad times".
Madelyn continues our series through Matthew 7. She explains how to test for false prophets and false disciples.
Madelyn continues our series through Cultural Proverbs. She explains the choice Jesus gives in Matthew 7 between the wide gate and the narrow gate.
Dylan starts off our new series: Cultural Proverbs. This is a series that takes Cultural sayings, believed to be true, and shows their faults and replaces the saying with a Biblical truth! Dylan tackles the idea of judging.
Dylan continues in our series of 1 Peter. He talks about going all in with your relationship with Jesus in your everyday life.
Dylan continues our series in 1 Peter. He talks about how our identity as believers informs our conduct in the public sphere.
Dylan closes up our series on the characteristics of God. He preaches through Exodus 13:17-22 and how God is near through His wisdom, faithfulness, and presence.
Jeff picks up the second sermon in this series and covers the topic of the existence and knowability of God!
Dylan opens up our new series on some of the characteristics of God! He begins in the beginning of the Bible with God being creator.
Dylan addresses a familiar story of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. He goes through what we learn from this parable and how this informs our mission.
Dylan talks about the familiar story of Zacchaeus. In this story, there are three things that Dylan pointed out: 1. Jesus demands our attention. 2. Jesus sees people others don't. 3. Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Dylan opens our new series titled "Called // Christ's Mission to the Marginalized". This series shows what Christ's mission was and who it was for. Tonight, Dylan opens up with what Jesus' mission looked like and what that means for us as believers. Luke 4:14-30.
Jeff finishes off our series in dealing with the two ladies presented in Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly. Jeff preaches from Proverbs 7 to show us how to handle wisdom in the days to come.
Jeff continues in our series in Proverbs. He talks through who Lady Folly is and what we need to be aware of with Lady Folly.
Dylan ended our Building Block series by going over exaltation. In this series we learned a new way to think of worship: our education of God (who He is and what He has done) leads to exultation (worship of God) which then leads to exaltation (proclaiming the good news of the God we know and worship).
We see three commands in the Great Commission:
Recognize the Lordship of Jesus Respond in Obedience Rely on the Holy Spirit
Dylan continues on in our Building Block series with going over the topic of exultation. He dives into Psalm 111 and shows us why God is alone worthy of our worship and how we can delight in that truth!
Dylan kicks off the New Year with a new series called Building Blocks! We will be talking through a process of worshipping the Lord through three steps: Education - Exultation - Exaltation. Dylan begins our series with the idea of education and the importance of Scripture in our worship of God, both corporately and personally.
Dominant Thought: Arise and build, for your Father is with you
Haggai 2:1-3 || Comparison kills Your Passion
Haggai 2:4-5 || Clarity Breeds Action
Haggai 2:6-9 || Control is found in God Alone
Haggai 1:12-15 || The Key to Restoration
Haggai 1:12 - Repentance requires respect
Haggai 13-15 - Repentance results in restoration
Haggai 1:1-11 - Consider Your Ways
Haggai 1:1-4 - Your Priorities do not come from culture, but from God
Haggai 1:5-8 - Your Pursuit of You will never satisfy
Haggai 1:9-12 - You will not Prevail living outside of God's will
Dr. Jeff opens our new series through the book of 2 Timothy. The main theme throughout this book that he will be hitting on is "rising up in a hostile world". He opens up the series going over having a bold perseverance.
Our Student Pastor, Jeff, closes out our series on the 10 Commandments with "Do not covet".
We jump into commandment number 6 with our Middle School Pastor, Dylan! The passage is Matthew 5:21-26. We pray that this is encouraging to you!
Dylan preaches on what it means to keep the Sabbath holy and how we can live that out today.
Dylan explains the third commandment and why we are called not to take the Lord's Name in vain.
Dylan finishes our series in 2 Thessalonians with a message about key components/ingredients in a relationship with Jesus that is growing.
Dr. Rummage, our senior pastor, joins us and continues in our series of 2 Thessalonians. He talks about who the Ultimate Villain is and what our response should be.
Dylan starts off our new series in 2 Thessalonians. He opens up in chapter 1, talking about God's purpose and plan with suffering.
Dylan goes over on how Christian's should go about "consuming" things on a daily basis and to filter what they are taking in. Dylan preaches out of 1 Peter4:1-11.
In this episode, Dylan addresses the idea of being apathetic, or having an attitude that nothing really matters. He addresses the topic from 2 Peter 1:3-15.
God calls us to examine our lives. - 1 Kings 19:9-10
God calls us to be refreshed in His presence. - 1 Kings 19:11-12
Maddie teaches through Paul's conclusion to the Thessalonian Church. We talk about God's role in sanctification, His faithfulness, and the need to live in community.
Dylan continues on in 1 Thessalonians encouraging our students to live missionally and intentionally in the here and now!
Dylan continues on through 1 Thessalonians and talks about the idea of judgement day and where we find our peace and security.
Dylan continues on in our series of 1 Thessalonians. He talks through the idea of grieving with hope.
Maddie teaches through the ways Paul puts forth for the Thessalonians to live respectfully before those outside of the church.