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Afraid of Death No More

Sunday’s Easter message was called Afraid of Death No More, taken from Hebrews 2:14-15 and other Scriptures. Here is a brief outline of the message:

Seven fears related to death:
   1) Fear of the process: Jesus is with you
      – Psalm 23:4
   2) Fear of non-existence: You will be alive and well
      – John 11:25-26
   3) Fear of bodily decay: You will receive a new body
      – 1 Corinthians 15:51-54; Philippians 3:21
   4) Fear of loss: To live is Christ and to die is gain
      – Philippians 1:21
   5) Fear of punishment: No condemnation for those in Christ
      – Romans 8:1
   6) Fear of leaving loved ones behind: We will be together
      – 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
   7) Fear of the unknown: Heaven will be perfect in every way
      – 1 Corinthians 2:9; Revelation 21:1-4

Three questions:
   1) Where did I come from?
   2) Where am I going?
   3) What happens when I get there?
      – Hebrews 10:26-27; Matthew 28:5)

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Coronavirus and God’s Protective Care

Today’s message was called Coronavirus and God’s Protective Care, taken from Psalm 91:1-16. Here is a brief outline of the message:

I. Trust God (1-2)
   A. Dwell in the shelter of the Most High (1)
   B. Say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and fortress.” (2)

II. Do not fear (3-8)
   A. God covers you with his wings (3-4)
      – Psalm 57:1
   B. God is with you day and night (5-6)
      – Psalm 121:3-6
   C. God is with you no matter how bad it gets (7-8)
      – 1 Peter 3:14

III. Look to God for protection (9-13)
   A. No harm will befall you (9-10)
      – Psalm 139:16
   B. God’s angels are guarding you (11-12)
      – Matthew 18:10
   C. God gives you power over the enemy (13)
      – Luke 12:4-5
Two errors to avoid when claiming God’s promises:
   1) Do not be foolish and test the Lord (Matthew 4:5-7)
   2) Do not limit God’s promises to this life only (Philippians 1:21)

IV. Rest in God’s love (14-16)
   A. God rescues and protects his people (14)
   B. God answers the prayers of his people (15)
   C. God gives eternal life to his people (16)
      – John 10:28
Nothing can separate us from God’s love! (Romans 8:37-39)

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Sunday Morning SoundBytes – 9/8/2019

Sunday’s message in the David and Saul series was called View from the Cave, taken from 1 Samuel 22:1-5. Here is a brief outline of the message:

How do you deal with God’s delays?

I. Serve God where you are (1-2)
      – 1 Peter 4:19
   A. Commit yourself to God
   B. Continue to do good

II. Continue to seek God’s will (3-4)
      – Ruth 1-4
   A. Remember what God has done in the past
   B. Seek God’s will for the future

III. Be quick to respond to God’s word (5)
      – Hebrews 4:12
   A. Be open to hearing God’s word
   B. Be quick to obey God’s word

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Saul and Goliath

Have you ever heard the story of Saul and Goliath? I didn’t think so! Yesterday’s message in the David and Saul series was about Saul and Goliath. The message was called Paralyzed by Fear, taken from 1 Samuel 17:1-31. Here is a brief outline of the message:

I. You have a fearsome foe (1-11)
   A. You are in a spiritual battle (1-3)
      – Ephesians 6:12
   B. The enemy is stronger than you are (4-7)
      – 1 Peter 5:8
   C. The enemy opposes God and God’s people (8-11)
      – Revelation 12:17, 13:6

II. The problem with fear (12-24)
Giving in to fear:
   A. Will make you lose time and opportunities (12-16)
      – Ephesians 5:15-16
   B. Will leave you going through the motions (17-22)
      – 2 Timothy 3:5
   C. Will make you want to quit the fight (23-24)
      – Ephesians 6:13

III. Getting past your fears (25-31)
   A. Remember the benefits of following God (25)
      – 1 Samuel 2:10; Psalm 103:2-4; Revelation 3:21
   B. Be zealous for God’s honor (26-27)
      – Psalm 4:2-3, 119:53
   C. Don’t let others discourage you from following God (28-31)
      – Numbers 13:30-32; Joshua 1:9

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

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Sunday Morning SoundBytes – 6/2/2019

Sunday’s message was the first in the new David and Saul series from 1 Samuel 16-31. The message was called The Lord Looks at the Heart, taken from 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Here is a brief outline of the message:

I. Samuel’s heart for God (1-5)
   A. Mourning for sin (1)
      – Psalm 119:136
   B. Trusting God in danger (2-3)
      – Psalm 118:6
   C. Obeying God’s commands (4-5)
      – Deuteronomy 6:5-6

II. God’s rejection of David’s brothers (6-10)
   A. God does not look at what man looks at
      – Isaiah 55:8-9; Matthew 5:3-10
   B. Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart
      – 1 Kings 8:39; 2 Chronicles 16:9

III. David, the man of God’s choosing (11-13)
   A. David was the youngest of all his brothers (11)
      – 1 Corinthians 1:27,31
   B. David was ruddy with a fine appearance (12)
      – Proverbs 15:13
   C. David was anointed, then filled with the Spirit (13)
      – Acts 1:8
   D. David was a man after God’s own heart (1 Samuel 13:14)
      – Psalm 78:72

Applications:
   1) Don’t judge others by their appearance (John 7:24)
   2) Don’t dismiss your own gifts for service (1 Peter 4:10)
   3) Don’t overlook Christ (John 1:10-12)

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Sunday Morning SoundBytes – 5/19/2019

Sunday was a message about dealing with the pain of infertility looking at the story of Rachel in the Bible. In the message we talked about issues such as infertility, IVF, surrogacy, foster-parenting and adoption. This was the next message in the Famous Mothers in the Bible series. The message was called Rachel – The Desperate Mother, taken from Genesis 30:1-24 and Genesis 35:16-20. Here is a brief outline of the message:

Dealing with the pain of infertility:

I. Be careful not to blame each other (Genesis 30:1-2)
   A. Anger and blame will only harm your relationship
      – Genesis 3:12; Psalm 37:8
   B. Bring your deepest hurts and desires to God
      – Psalm 62:8; Proverbs 30:15-16

II. Be careful with your options (Genesis 30:3-13)
   A. Be cautious with modern technologies (IVF, surrogacy, etc.)
      – Psalm 139:13-14
   B. Be open to fostering or adoption
      – Psalm 68:5-6; Ephesians 1:5; James 1:27

III. Be careful not to compromise (Genesis 30:14-21)
   A. God takes the sexual relationship very seriously
      – 1 Thessalonians 4:3-6
   B. Know there can be long-term consequences to your actions
      – Galatians 6:7-8

IV. Trust God’s timing and plan (Genesis 30:22-24, 35:16-20)
   A. Trust God to provide for your family in his way and in his time
      – Philippians 4:19
   B. Every child is a precious gift from God
      – Matthew 18:10

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Sunday Morning SoundBytes – 5/12/2019

Sunday’s message was a Mother’s Day sermon from the Famous Mothers in the Bible series. The message was called Leah – The Unloved Mother, taken from Genesis 24:19-35. Here is a brief outline of the message:

I. Don’t put all your emphasis on physical appearance (Genesis 29:14-20)
   A. Godly character is more important than physical beauty
      – Proverbs 31:30; 1 Peter 3:3-4
   B. Man looks on the outside, but God looks at the heart
      – 1 Samuel 16:7

II. Don’t let anything interfere with the marital bond (Genesis 29:21-30)
   A. Husband and wife share a one-flesh relationship
      – Genesis 2:24
   B. The husband should love his wife as he loves his own body
      – Ephesians 5:28

III. Don’t base your identity on your children (Genesis 29:31-35)
   A. Children are a gift from the Lord, not a means to an end
      – Psalm 127:3
   B. Find your identity in Christ alone
      – Philippians 1:21
   C. Trust God’s sovereignty and praise his name
      – Genesis 29:35; Job 1:21

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Mary (Degarmo and Key)

Sunday’s message was an Easter sermon called Desperately Seeking Jesus, taken from Matthew 28:1-10 and focusing on the women coming to Jesus’ tomb early Easter morning.

I shared the following song with our church after preaching the message. The song is called “Mary.” It’s an old Degarmo & Key song from their second album, “Straight On.” Enjoy!

Mary (Degarmo and Key) – Easter 2019 (Video length: 3:19)

Sunday Morning SoundBytes – 4/7/2019

Sunday’s message was a Communion message called Three Meals with God, taken from Luke 22:14-20. Here is a brief outline of the message:

I. The Passover Meal: A Meal from the Past
      – Luke 22:14-15 / Exodus 12:1-30
   A. Release from slavery (Exodus 3:7-10; 12:12-13)
   B. Re-enactment of God’s deliverance (Exodus 12:14-20)

II. The Lord’s Supper: A Meal for the Present
      – Luke 22:19-20
   A. Release from sin (Matthew 26:28)
   B. Reminder of Jesus’ death (Luke 22:19)

III. The Wedding Supper of the Lamb: A Meal in the Future
      – Luke 22:16-18 / Revelation 19:6-9
   A. Release from sadness (Revelation 19:7)
   B. Realization of God’s design (Revelation 21:3)

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Sunday Morning SoundBytes – 2/3/2019

Sunday’s message for Stewardship Emphasis month was called Seven Principles for Christian Giving, taken from 1 Corinthians 16:1-4. Here is a brief outline of the message:

Seven Principles for Christian Giving:

1) Regular giving – “on the first day of every week”

2) Participatory giving – “each one of you”

3) Intentional giving – “should set aside a sum of money”

4) Proportional giving – “in keeping with his income”

5) Anticipatory giving – “saving it up so that when I come”

6) Effective giving – “no collections will have to be made”

7) Accountable giving – “men you approve … send them with your gift”
 

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Sunday Morning SoundBytes – 1/6/2019

Sunday’s message was the first in the new Mission and Conflict series. The message was called On Mission from God, taken from Matthew 10:1-15. Here is a brief outline of the message:

I. Called on mission (1-4)
   A. Called and given authority by Christ (1)
      – Matthew 4:19, 28:18-19
   B. The twelve apostles, i.e. “sent ones” (2-4)

II. Instructions for when you go (5-10)
   A. Their mission: “the lost sheep of Israel” (5-6)
         Our mission: “Go into all the world…” (Mark 16:15a)
   B. Their message: “The kingdom of heaven is near” (7)
         Our message: “Preach the gospel” (Mark 16:15b)
   C. Their miracles: “Heal the sick; raise the dead; drive out demons” (8)
         Our miracles: “Ask in Jesus’ name” (John 14:12-14)
   D. Their means: “no money … no bag … no extras” (9-10)
         Our means: “Those who preach the gospel should receive their living from the gospel” (Luke 22:35-36; 1 Corinthians 9:14)

III. Instructions for when you get there (11-15)
   A. Look for people receptive to the gospel (11-13)
   B. Warn those who do not accept the gospel (14-15)

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Home for Christmas series

Our new Advent Message series is called Home for Christmas.
You can read the various messages at the links below.

Home for Christmas

Home for Christmas Series
1) Banished – Genesis 3:21-24
2) Wandering – Genesis 4:10-16
3) Longing – Psalm 137:1-9
4) Home – John 1:1-2, 14