Sermon Notes1.) (1-4) Jesus knows and we would do well to observe: don’t simply maintain your life when you could enrich your life with God.2.) (5-7) We do not need to test God. However, we do need to take time to prepare; life will bring plent

Know when to Retreat

Jan 2nd, 2020 23m 30s

Sermon Notes(13-15) Servants in God’s ministry of care are those who can consider and anticipate potential harm. This is a major function for these servants: to care enough about raising disciples by raising the alarm as appropriate.(16-18) Whe

Offer Hope by Building Anticipation

Dec 3rd, 2019 20m 31s

1.) (9-12) We know our prayer is off base when we feel justified through our works instead of through grace.2.) (13) Our humility in prayer is evidenced by where we place our recognition and by whom we blame.3.) (14) Our progress after prayer i

The Need for Humility in Prayer

Oct 28th, 2019 20m 31s

More than a Service Provider

Oct 16th, 2019 29m 11s

1.) (11-13) Everyone holds a unique perspective about God which directly influence their prayers and approach to God. For some, they wish to remain close to the few people they trust with rare exceptions made for those whose revealed good chara

Know the Personal Cost

Sep 9th, 2019 23m 45s

Sermon Notes1.) (25-26) Jesus is NOT endorsing hate. However, Jesus does point out here how others may resent you because you have made faith in God your priority.2.) (27-28) To carry your cross means you have come to terms with the cost of ack

Be Ready for Divisiveness

Aug 20th, 2019 25m 18s

Sermon Notes(49) Fire spreads, consumes, bringing light to the world and fundamentally transforms all of creation. This fire is an allegory for his desire to spread trust and restoration to all the world.(50) We all feel the pressures and deman

The Heart of Anticipation

Aug 12th, 2019 21m 31s

Sermon Notes(32-33) What one values reveals their heart; God has given you grace, access to eternity, the keys to the kingdom which you can build or neglect. It is now up to you: where will you offer your attention and care?(34-37) A heart that

Worthwhile Fears and Holy Storage

Aug 5th, 2019 20m 2s

Sermon Notes1.) (13-15) This should be obvious but it bears repeating. Do not demand judgment from God.2.) (16-17) Unfortunately, we are seldom aware of our abundance yet frequent lay aware of what we lack.3.) (18-19) Most of us spend the major

What you can do: Serve

Jul 22nd, 2019 19m 16s

Sermon Notes1.) (38) We all at some point struggle with the balance of demands between serving and being served. However, it helps to remember Jesus, who exemplifies this balance.2.) (39) When you do find time to recuperate, seek that which rev

How to Follow a Moving God

Jul 3rd, 2019 22m 30s

Sermon Notes(51-53) Adopt Jesus resolve: examine the mission field, test the soil, soften the hardened hearts, remove the barrier boulders, plant, nurture and protect the flock. In this way, we anticipate Jesus by going out to prepare a gloriou

God Among Every Outcast

Jun 24th, 2019 19m 53s

Sermon Notes1.) (26-28) For some, the presence of God can be quite painful. For these folks, their negative view of God is all too often because of God’s people.2.) (29-31) To love someone, we must fully understand them. Anything else risks fur

God Among Everybody

Jun 19th, 2019 19m 19s

Sermon Notes1.) (16-21) When you unapologetically serve God, then you serve alongside God’s transformational power and that power may be perceived, by some, as a threat to their power.2.) (22-25) No excuses; the time, the setting, the people, t

God in Every Nation

Jun 10th, 2019 23m 36s

Sermon notes1.) (1-4) Pentecost shows us how our successful proclamations of faith can feel inexplicable to us and yet it be undeniable that God gives the words with which to explain.2.) (5-6) It is God who equips his people and it is God who e

God on Every Road

Jun 3rd, 2019 21m 2s

Sermon notes1.) (6-8) At times, God’s will is revealed with a roadblock and we are directed to serve elsewhere.2.) (9-11) Even when one of us feels called to a particular ministry, God expects of us to use the input and support of a discerning

Knowing the Book and Following Orders

May 29th, 2019 18m 49s

Sermon notes1.) (1-3) Gods righteous plans reveal his consistent nature, and yet his plans are also influenced by an adaptive love that strives to remain with you at every step you may take.2.) (4-6) As we remain children of God, we are moved b

Persistence with a New Identity

May 22nd, 2019 17m 29s

Sermon notes1.) (20-22) New believers are often the most vulnerable and yet often the ones most ready to proclaim their faith.2.) (23-25) Some Christians cling quietly to their faith, fearful of resistance, while others proclaim because they ha

Pray for Priorities

Apr 4th, 2019 17m 57s

Sermon notes1.) (8-10) Your absence is always known to God; God will never stop his search for you.2.) (11-19) We come to our senses, seeking God when we have a hunger that all other sources of the world cannot satisfy.3.) (20-27) You only need

On Service

Mar 25th, 2019 19m 21s

Sermon Notes(1-3) Hardship in this life may in some way be correlated with sin, however, don’t be too quick to make claims of causality. God alone knows every contributing factor.(4-5) Don’t get caught up in false self-assurance: life is fragil

Stacking Gifts

Mar 20th, 2019 23m 31s

Sermon Notes(1-3) Trust in what God your shield has promised to do for you.(4-6) God counts it all, even what we cannot; his holy works are holistic.(7-11) God promises to receive for you; as with any shield, keep God leading before you.(12, 17

How to Enter Into Fellowship

Feb 25th, 2019 20m 55s

Sermon Notes(37-39) We repent in the hopes of removing the barriers that would prohibit or discourage full sincerity in our relationships.(40-41) Be proactive in salvation! Own your responsibility to take deeper steps; our goal is full immersio

How to Worship

Feb 18th, 2019 15m 42s

Sermon Notes(7-10) Seek first the kingdom of God; be sure, cover yourself, to live without a doubt. You can be certain when God has evidently moved your faith to action.(11-12) The issue is not so much about your identity, but rather, it is how

How to Pray with Purpose

Feb 11th, 2019 17m 57s

Sermon Notes(5-6) To pray is to intentionally speak to our God who, through his gracious acts, is building his kingdom for our sake and full accommodation.(7-8) A ‘Good’ prayer does not require flowery language: rather, it is spoken from the he

How to Approach and Apply Scripture

Feb 4th, 2019 20m 41s

Sermon Notes(15-18) Study scripture as a whole: nobody and no verse stands alone. Selective readings deny the unity of God’s word and this reveals how you only believe in yourself.(19) Don’t lose the forest among the trees: God’s word unfolds a

Stewardship of Self

Jan 29th, 2019 14m 2s

Sermon Notes1.) (19-20) Do not spend your life building a deteriorating estate, instead seek the security of an eternal estate.2.) (21-23) Securing your estate requires a change in what you value most: redirect your primary focus and the rest w