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PIBC 2021 THEME – “Fit for HIS Use” (2 Timothy 2:21-22) – Outline (pdf) – From 2 Timothy 2:20-22, we see our 2021 theme, “Fit for HIS Use.” In order to accomplish this purpose, we are to seek to be diligent in our purity, keeping from corrupting influences, and also intentionally pursue Christlike qualities with others who practice Christlike influence.
Sunday, 01/31/21 – Joshua 6 – “God’s Principles For Success In The Unknown Ahead—Confronting Jericho’s” – Outline (pdf) – From Joshua 6, we see God’s promise for success in the unknown ahead is also realized through confronting our Jericho’s of thought. We must understand our problem of anti-God thinking that hinders our victory. We must rely upon God’s promise that encourages our victory. We must be obedient to God’s process that leads to victory. Cast Down the fortresses of thought by subduing them; captivate your thought processes by surrendering them; and capitulate to Christ by submitting to Him.
Sunday, 01/24/21 – Joshua 5 – “God’s Principles For Success In The Unknown Ahead—Renewed Priorities” – Outline (pdf) – From Joshua 5, we see God’s promise for success in the unknown ahead is also realized through renewing the priorities of our faith. The covenant of our faith is renewed as our faith is marked by humility through obedience and dependence. The celebration of our faith is remembering God’s faithfulness. The Commander of our faith must be reestablished as we are reminded of God’s presence and preeminence.
Sunday, 01/17/21 – Joshua 4 – “God’s Principles For Success In The Unknown Ahead—Memorial Stones Of Faith” – Outline (pdf) –From Joshua 4, we see God’s principle for success in the unknown ahead is also realized through remembering the memorial stones of God’s faithfulness. Success is will be realized as we have redemptive influence on the next generation and upon our Jerusalem through redemptive living in “the fear of the LORD.”
Sunday, 01/10/21 – Joshua 3 – “God’s Principles For Success In The Unknown Ahead—Steps Of Faith” – Outline (pdf) – From Joshua chapter 3, we see God’s principle for success in the unknown ahead is also realized through steps faith. We must be ruled by God; being reverent to God; reliant upon God; and repentant before God. As you step forward in faith, look forward with great anticipation to see the faithfulness of God.
Sunday, 01/03/21 – Joshua 2 – “God’s Principles For Success In The Unknown Ahead—Dynamic Faith” – Outline (pdf) – From Joshua chapter 2, we see God’s principle for success in the unknown ahead is realized through dynamic faith. We must be diligent, not only to state our beliefs but, to show what we believe by “working out our own salvation with fear and trembling.” Showing our faith will then lead to opportunities to share what we believe with others.
Sunday, 12/27/20 – Joshua 1:5-9 – “God’s Precepts For Success In The Unknown Ahead—Obedience to the Word” – Outline (pdf) – From Joshua chapter 1, we see God’s promise for success in the unknown ahead are enjoyed when we obey the precepts He commands. We must be diligent to remember His promises and respond to His precepts. We must be confident because of His Word, obedient to His Word, directed by the Word, vocal with God’s Words, and daily in His Word.
Thursday, 12/24/20 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – A celebration of our Savior’s birth. Interactive Sermon Notes: https://sermons.church/archived?churc…
Sunday, 12/22/20 – Ephesians 6:21-24 – “The Walk Of The Believer Continuing FORWARD” – Outline (pdf) – We conclude our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” The Walk of the Believer continues FORWARD in faith and faithfulness through God’s enabling grace. God uses the faithful ministry of others to encourage us to continue forward pursuing peace with and love for others.
Sunday, 12/13/20 – Ephesians 6:19-20 – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Implementation (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought through the implementation of prayer to God. Our Model of prayer is Christ. The marks of prayer are rooted in submission. The mission of prayer is the advance of the Gospel as ambassadors for Christ.
Sunday, 12/06/20 – Ephesians 6:18 – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Implementation (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God while in prayer to God. God’s protection of armor for our security in the fight combined with His provision of prayer for our success as we fight is the divine preparation for us to step forward with confidence knowing that victory is assured.
Sunday, 11/29/20 – Ephesians 6:17b – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Instruments (Part 7) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. His provision for our success in our spiritual battles of life is found in His Word. With the substance of God’s Word, we find truth. With the sufficiency of God’s Word, we find it trustworthy. With the success of God’s Word, we triumph.
Sunday, 11/22/20 – Ephesians 6:17a – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Instruments (Part 6) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. Our protection for the spiritual battles of life continues with being resolved in thought. He is confident with the hope of salvation because his salvation is securely kept by the power of God.
Sunday, 11/15/20 – Ephesians 6:16 – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Instruments (Part 5) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. Our protection for the spiritual battles of life continues with being ready for temptation. He knows how to counteract the temptations of the devil by being sober in thought, steadfast in faith, and strong in the Lord.
Sunday, 11/08/20 – Ephesians 6:15 – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Instruments (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. Our protection for the spiritual battles of life continues with being resolute where we tread. We noted the sinner’s motivating conviction because of his penalty for sin; his stabilizing confidence because of his position in Christ; and his enabling courage because of God’s power within.
Sunday, 11/01/20 – Ephesians 6:14b – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Instruments (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. Our protection for the spiritual battles of life continues with righteousness in our testimony. We are to pursue a life of sanctification always spiritually under construction. It is a life characterized by proper sacrifice and state of mind. We are to have a sanctified dissatisfaction, a sole devotion, a single direction, and a steadfast determination.
Wednesday, 10/28/20 – Psalm 66:16-20 – “Come and Hear” – Outline (pdf) – We consider God’s invisible finger in the pandemic. In this psalm, the anonymous psalmist recounts the goodness and faithfulness of God throughout Israel’s history. He then encourages those who hear to worship the Lord with him.
Sunday, 10/25/20 – Ephesians 6:14a – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Instruments (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. Our protection for the spiritual battles of life begins with truth. This phrase, “having your loins girt about with truth,” is a call for readiness which is being rooted in truth. To “gird” or fasten on the belt of “truth” is to be diligent in our preparation, determined in our pursuits, but also dedicated to truthfulness in our practice.
Sunday, 10/18/20 – Ephesians 6:13 – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Instruments (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought with the instruments of God. We are able to face the battle when we intentionally stand ready with the armor of God. The sinner obeys because he realizes his vulnerability and because he desires a life of stability as he worships with a life of intentionality.
Sunday, 10/11/20 – Ephesians 6:10-12 – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Instructions – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought within and without. We must understand our own flesh and temptation to sin. We need to understand our weakness and God’s power. We must follow the instructions for the battle: being invincible with God’s power, intentionally prepared, immovable being protected by God’s armor, and informed about the perpetrator of the battle.
Sunday, 10/04/20 – Ephesians 6:10 – “The Warfare of the Believer”– Introduction – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our warfare is fought within and without. The enemy of the flesh is provoked by the enemy without. We must understand our own flesh and temptation to sin. We need to understand our weakness and God’s power.
Sunday, 09/27/20 – Ephesians 6:5-9 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Redemptive Ministry Mindedness at Work” – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly employee practice intentional loving obedience, with the Right Upward Awe, seeking the Right Upward and Outward Attention, all with the Right Inward Attitude. Godly employers practice intentional loving authority. They determine to use the right kind of motivation as they serve their Master in heaven.
Sunday, 09/20/20 – Ephesians 6:1-4 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Redemptive Ministry Mindedness in Family” – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly children practice intentional loving obedience, with attitudes of surrender, love, worship, and submission. They determine to obey their parents quickly, sweetly, and completely. Godly parents practice intentional loving authority. They determine to love their children by teaching through their own example and love for God.
Sunday, 09/13/20 – Ephesians 5:22-33 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Redemptive Ministry Mindedness in Marriage”– Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly wives practice willing and loving submission as an act of worship “as unto the Lord.” A “meek and quiet spirit is in the sight of God of great price.” Godly husbands practice intentional love. They determine to love their wife with a profound love. A Godly husband determines to love his wife with the cross-shaped love of Christ. Godly husbands practice Sacrificial and Selfless Love.
Sunday, 09/06/20 – Ephesians 5:21 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Submissive Ministry Mindedness” (Part 5) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our worthy walk is marked by submissive ministry mindedness. We are called to have a Redemptive Ministry Mindset that focuses on the Gospel’s Advance while having a Submissive Ministry Mindset which focuses on Gospel Influence. We must seek to do all to the glory of God, as we seek to be obedient to the will of God, while living in the fear of God.
Sunday, 08/30/20 – Ephesians 5:21 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Submissive Ministry Mindedness” (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our worthy walk is marked by submissive ministry mindedness. The humble process is obedience to God. God sovereignly rules and reigns in righteousness. We are to faithfully pray for those in authority over us; honor and render to them; yet also seeking to have redemptive influence upon them, that God would be glorified.
Sunday, 08/23/20 – Ephesians 5:21 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Submissive Ministry Mindedness” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our worthy walk is marked by submissive ministry mindedness. The humble process is obedience to God. God sovereignly rules and reigns in righteousness. We are to faithfully pray for those in authority over us that God would be glorified.
Sunday, 08/16/20 – Ephesians 5:21 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Submissive Ministry Mindedness” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our worthy walk is marked by submissive ministry mindedness.
Sunday, 08/09/20 – Ephesians 5:21 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Submissive Ministry Mindedness” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians: “Our Worthy Walk—Walking with the Lord to the Praise of His glory.” Our worthy walk is marked by submissive ministry mindedness. We are to walk in Submission, serving others, seeking to meet their greatest needs as we Submit to God.
Sunday, 08/02/20 – “Behold the LAMB” – Communion Sunday – Outline (pdf) – We remember the perfect sacrifice of our Savior. “Where is the lamb?” leads us to “Behold the Lamb of God” and cry out in joyful praise, “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing!” because He has come to “take away the sin of the world.” May this be a practical reality in our lives each day.
Sunday, 07/26/20 – Ephesians 5:19-21 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Spirit-Filled Ministry Mindedness” – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians. Our worthy walk is marked by Spirit-filled ministry mindedness. We are to walk in Step with the Spirit, submitting to Christ’s Spirit in You. The characteristics of a Spirit-filled walk are evidenced as grace on your lips, gratitude in your heart, and gentleness toward your relationships as you serve others in submission to God.
Sunday, 07/19/20 – Ephesians 5:18 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Spirit-Filled Ministry Mindedness” – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians. Our worthy walk is marked by Spirit-filled ministry mindedness. We are to walk in Step with the Spirit, submitting to Christ’s Spirit in You. A command is given to yield to the Spirit’s control by making a deliberate and repeated choice, participating in diligent cooperation and saturating concentration anticipating a delightful change.
Sunday, 07/12/20 – Ephesians 5:7-10 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Jerusalem Ministry Mindedness” – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians. Our worthy walk forward is marked by Jerusalem ministry mindedness. We are to live a life of influence, reflecting the light of Christ, toward our horizontal relationships. Be reminded of your past to the degree that you understand your new position and privilege as a light-bearer of Christ. As we “walk as children of light” we are to bear the fruit that give proof of authentic Christianity in praise to our God.
Sunday, 07/05/20 – Ephesians 5:1-2 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Loving Ministry Mindedness” – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians. Our worthy walk forward is marked by loving ministry mindedness. We are to “do the work of the ministry” in our horizontal relationships, by faithfully following the pattern that Christ set for us. We are to be motivated by a loving gratitude for His loving sacrifice on our behalf. Our love for others is to be an act of worship—a sweet-smelling savor that is pleasing to our Heavenly Father.
Sunday, 06/28/20 – Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-12 – “Our Worthy Walk FORWARD with a Unified Ministry Mindedness” – Outline (pdf) – We continue our verse-by-verse study through the book of Ephesians. Our worthy walk is marked by a unified ministry. With a renewed vision, we must have a right view of ourselves, God, others, and the Church. “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” God has provided the church with gifted ministers for the purpose of gospel ministry. Through the ministry of God’s Word, every believer is equipped and edified for and expected to be involved in the “work of the ministry.”
Sunday, 06/21/20 – “LEGACY: A Spiritual Leader’s Lasting Impression” (Proverbs 20:7) – Outline (pdf) – A Father’s Day message from Proverbs 20:7. A “just man walks in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” A Godly legacy is shaped by humility being a teachable Timothy. It is a heart that is anchored in the truths of God’s Word and a life that active in leading as they follow Christ.
Sunday, 06/14/20 – John 14:25-27 – “Believing Is Seeing” (Part 7) – Outline (pdf) – Jesus’ message about the comforter is the roadmap to triumphant Christianity. To those who display their love for Christ in loving obedience will enjoy the assurance of these profound and heavenly promises. Believing is truly seeing with the eye of faith. It is a life where our faith in Christ is on display for all our Jerusalem to see and in turn believe.
Sunday, 06/07/20 – John 14:19-24 – “Believing Is Seeing” (Part 6) – Outline (pdf) – Here in John 14, we continue our study of “Believing Is Seeing.” In verses 19-24 we consider the continuation of Jesus’ message about the Comforter with the promises to be enjoyed. He promises a life-giving relationship in which He declares His commitment to give His followers the same quality of life that He enjoys. This is followed by His promise of a loving relationship filled with the loving presence of the indwelling Trinity.
Sunday, 05/31/20 – John 14:16-18 – “Believing Is Seeing” (Part 5) – Outline (pdf) – In John 14:16-18 we consider Jesus’ message about the comforter as He continues with promises to be enjoyed within a loving and obedient Spiritual relationship. The presence of the Holy Spirit enables the believer to live a life of loving obedience. This promise is marked by the Spirit’s encouraging and continual presence, along with His guiding and comforting presence.
Sunday, 05/24/20 – John 14:15 – “Believing Is Seeing” (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – Jesus’ message about the comforter begins with a precept to be obeyed. This message of comfort focuses on a loving Christ with a love that obeys. Genuine love for Christ is displayed in obedience to His commands. We see that we are to supremely love God which leads to sacrificially loving others.
Sunday, 05/17/20 – “Our Walk In God’s Delight” (Psalm 37) – Outline (pdf) – Our walk in God’s delight is a walk of putting off sin, renewing the spirit of our mind with truth, and putting on Christlikeness. It is marked by being stabilized, satisfied, surrendered, still, and submissive. It is rooted in a Biblical understanding of Who God is and what He does.
Sunday, 05/10/20 – “A Mother’s Faith” (Exodus 2:1-10) – Outline (pdf) – A mother’s faith is far-reaching in its impact. It takes courage, commitment, and sacrifice. It is weathered in the schoolhouse of suffering, yet God intends to display it far beyond her years. Mom, please don’t ever underestimate the influence that God has given you. Step forward in faith as you journey along the path of motherhood with your eyes fixed on the Lord and your head bowed in prayer. Trust Him with the heart of your child for “He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Ephesians 3:20).
Sunday, 05/03/20 – John 14:7-14 – “Believing Is Seeing” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider how we can apply God’s Word to the current storm we find ourselves in. Jesus’ message of comfort for a triumphant heart is rooted in the person of Jesus but also continues as we rest in His power and promises. Jesus wants His followers to have triumphant faith as they keep on believing—as they keep on renewing their minds with the truths of Jesus, therefore having a practical, working knowledge of the Person of Christ.
Sunday, 04/26/20 – John 14:7-11 – “Believing Is Seeing” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider how we can apply God’s Word to the current storm we find ourselves in. Jesus’ message of comfort for a triumphant heart is rooted in the Person of Jesus. A troubled heart turns triumphant by knowing and resting in the truth of Who Jesus is. It is simply responding in obedience to Jesus’ command to believe the evidence that God has presented in His Word.
Sunday, 04/19/20 – John 14:1-6 – “Believing Is Seeing” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider how we can apply God’s Word to the current storm we find ourselves in. Jesus’ message of comfort for the troubled heart is a challenge to believe in Him. His message calls for to respond to His plea while resting in His promises. He desires that we would enjoy a relationship with Him and rely upon His provision of the only way to heaven.
Sunday, 04/12/20 – Luke 24:13-35 – “Hope in the Storm” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider how we can apply God’s Word to the current storm we find ourselves in. Biblical hope is rooted in the stabilizing truths of God’s Word. It is a confident expectation that is renewed in the Biblical reality of a Risen Savior. It rests in Biblical revelation not in circumstantial or emotional theology. It responds with rejoicing with a renewed mission to share the reality of the Risen Savior with others.
Sunday, 04/05/20 – Romans 15:13 – “Hope in the Storm” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider how we can apply God’s Word to the current storm we find ourselves in. Biblical hope is rooted in the stabilizing truths of God. It is a confident expectation that God will be faithful to fulfill His promises based upon His past faithfulness. We can enjoy consistent hope in the storm as we rely upon Spirit of God and meditate upon the stabilizing truths of the Word of God.
Sunday, 03/29/20 – Philippians 4:10-20 – “Peace in the Storm” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider how we can apply God’s Word to the current storm we find ourselves in. Biblical contentment becomes a reality in the believers’ life when we become humbly dependent upon the Lord for both His strength to endure our trials and His supply of our every need. Remember the stabilizing truths of God. Rely upon God to be faithful to His Word. Respond in obedience & trust.
Sunday, 03/22/20 – Philippians 4:8-9 – “Peace in the Storm” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider how we can apply God’s Word to the current storm we find ourselves in. Concerning the principles of God’s Word, faithfulness to the precepts of God lead to the fulfillment of the promises of God. We must choose to do right by deliberately choose to think right, submitting to Christ’s cross-shaped way of thinking.
Sunday, 03/15/20 – Philippians 4:4-7 – “Peace in the Storm” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider how we can apply God’s Word to the current storm we find ourselves in. Each of us have a ministry in every storm of life. Our view of God determines our peace which is evidenced before others in our lives. Seek to be obedient to Paul’s command to be diligent in Biblical prayer that brings peace. Allow the truths of God’s Word to wash over your soul and evidence the joy of the Lord and gentleness toward others.
Sunday, 02/16/20 – Ephesians 5:32-33 – “Walk in Harmony” (Part 4d) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly husbands practice intentional love. They determine to love their wife with a profound love. A Godly husband determines to love his wife with the cross-shaped love of Christ. Godly husbands practice Sacrificial and Selfless Love. While a Godly Wife determines to practice willing and loving Submission to her own husband.
Sunday, 02/09/20 – Ephesians 5:31 – “Walk in Harmony” (Part 4c) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly husbands practice intentional loving influence. They determine to love their wife with a permanent love that displays a progressing harmonious unity. It is a love that leaves, setting a higher priority on their wife. It is a love that cleaves, being joined permanently to her in a life-long sacred union. It is also a love that weaves together each other’s personalities and desires.
Sunday, 02/02/20 – Ephesians 5:27-30 – “Walk in Harmony” (Part 4b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly husbands practice intentional love. They determine to love their wife with a perfecting love as well as a personal love. A Godly husband determines to love his wife, seeking to meet her spiritual, emotional, and physical needs. He is to love her “as his own body.”
Sunday, 01/26/20 – Ephesians 5:26 – “Walk in Harmony” (Part 4a) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly husbands practice intentional love. They determine to love their wife with a purifying love. A Godly husband determines to love his wife with the cross-shaped love of Christ.
Sunday, 01/12/20 – 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 – “Our Worship in Communion” – Outline (pdf) – The goal is to worship the Lord in communion. It is to consider Christ’s great work of love on our behalf. It is to honor Him with a heart of gratitude for what He accomplished for us. It is to obey Him with reverence as we remember His great sacrifice because of our sin. It is to respond to Him in repentance as we examine our own lives for sin in order to make confession. It is to worship Him for He is worthy of praise.
Sunday, 01/05/20 – Ephesians 5:25 – “Walk in Harmony” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly husbands practice sacrificial and selfless love in obedience as a follower of Jesus Christ. He is to follow the pattern of love set before him—he is to love his “wife, even as Christ also loved the church and, gave Himself for [her].”
Sunday, 12/29/19 – Ephesians 5:22-24 – “Walk in Harmony” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. Godly wives practice willing and loving submission as an act of worship “as unto the Lord.” A “meek and quiet spirit is in the sight of God of great price.”
Sunday, 12/22/19 – Ephesians 5:22-33 – Introduction: “Walk in Harmony” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in harmony in the way of Christ. We see how the marriage institution has been corrupted. This has led to our marriage influence in crisis. Yet within the “great mystery” of marriage we see marriage illustrated best in Jesus Christ. Thus, we commit to keep God as the final authority of marriage, Christ as the object of marriage, and our faithful obedience in marriage.
Sunday, 12/15/19 – Ephesians 5:18-21 – “Walk in the Spirit” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is further explained by walking in step with the Spirit of Christ. The characteristics of a Spirit-filled walk are evidenced as grace on your lips, gratitude in your heart, and gentleness toward your relationships as you serve others in submission to God.
Sunday, 12/08/19 – Ephesians 5:18 – “Walk in the Spirit” (Part 1b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is further explained by walking in step with the Spirit of Christ. A command is given to yield to the Spirit’s control by making a deliberate and repeated choice, participating in diligent cooperation and saturating concentration anticipating a delightful change.
Sunday, 12/01/19 – Ephesians 5:18 – “Walk in the Spirit” (Part 1a) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is further explained by walking in step with the Spirit of Christ. A command is given to yield to the Spirit’s control by making a deliberate and repeated choice, participating in diligent cooperation and saturating concentration anticipating a delightful change.
Sunday, 11/24/19 – Ephesians 5:15-17 – “Walk in Wisdom” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in wisdom. It is God’s will that a believer walks in obedience by displaying His love (v. 1-2) and reflecting His light (v. 3-14). We must be careful to faithfully apply these truths always seeking God’s Word to comprehend His perfect will.
Sunday, 11/17/19 – Ephesians 5:11-14 – “Walk in Light” (Part 2b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in light. We are to live a life of influence, reflecting the light of Christ, toward our horizontal relationships. Our responsibility is to live as “lights” to a darkened world of our Jerusalem. We have been commissioned as agents of conviction and correction refusing to engage in the corruptive conversation. We are to be agents of calling as we invite lost souls to see the answer is Christ.
Sunday, 11/10/19 – Ephesians 5:7-10 – “Walk in Light” (Part 2a) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in light. We are to live a life of influence, reflecting the light of Christ, toward our horizontal relationships. Be reminded of your past to the degree that you understand your new position and privilege as a light-bearer of Christ. As we “walk as children of light” we are to bear the fruit that give proof of authentic Christianity in praise to our God.
Sunday, 11/03/19 – Ephesians 5:3-6 – “Walk in Light” (Part 1b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in light. We are to live a life of influence, reflecting the light of Christ, toward our horizontal relationships. We must refrain from living like the darkened world around us but instead, live with self-control, contentment, and engage in Godly conversation.
Sunday, 10/27/19 – Ephesians 5:3a – “Walk in Light” (Part 1a) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in light. We are to live a life of influence, reflecting the light of Christ, toward our horizontal relationships. We must refrain from living like the darkened world around us but instead, live with self-control, contentment, and engage in Godly conversation.
Sunday, 10/20/19 – Ephesians 5:1-2 – “Walk in Love” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we begin chapter 5 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is further explained by walking in love. We are to faithfully follow, in our horizontal relationships, the pattern of Christ’s love out of gratitude for His propitious gift of loving sacrifice for us. Our love for others is to be an act of worship—a sweet-smelling savor that is pleasing to our Heavenly Father.
Sunday, 10/13/19 – Ephesians 4:29-32 – “Walk in Liberty” (Part 2b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in liberty. Through obedience, we are to “put off” those sinful marks of bondage that divide the community of Christ. In turn we are to “put on” those Christlike marks of liberty which unite the body of Christ. We are to be motivated by the unity and maturity of the community and the mercy of Christ.
Sunday, 10/06/19 – Ephesians 4:25-29 – “Walk in Liberty” (Part 2a) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in liberty. Through obedience, we are to “put off” those sinful marks of bondage that divide the community of Christ. In turn, we are to “put on” those Christlike marks of liberty which unite the body of Christ. We are to be motivated by the unity and maturity of the community and the mercy of Christ.
Sunday, 9/29/19 – Ephesians 4:25-32 – “Walk in Liberty” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in liberty. Through obedience, we are to “put off” those sinful marks of bondage that divide the community of Christ. In turn we are to “put on” those Christlike marks of liberty which unite the body of Christ. We are to be motivated by the unity and maturity of the community and the mercy of Christ.
Sunday, 9/22/19 – Ephesians 4:24 – “Walk in Purity” (Part 5b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in purity. Our new life in Christ is to display the likeness of Christ. We effectively reflect the Glory of God as we intentionally “put on” the marks of Christlikeness by displaying the love of Christ. This is done through both displaying lovingkindness in response to the needs of others and also displaying longsuffering in response to the deeds of others.
Sunday, 9/15/19 – Ephesians 4:24 – “Walk in Purity” (Part 5) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in purity. Our new life in Christ is to display the likeness of Christ. We effectively reflect the Glory of God as we humbly respond to the ministry of God’s Word in our lives.
Sunday, 9/08/19 – Guest Speaker: Dr. Bruce McAllister – Outline (pdf) – SEVEN MARKS OF A GODLY MAN (as seen in the life of Abraham)
Sunday, 9/01/19 – Ephesians 4:23 – “Walk in Purity” (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in purity. Our new life in Christ is to be marked by change. It is a purposeful process which includes the development of Christlikeness which is also characterized by renewing the mind with the Word of truth. This transformation comes with tenacity as diligent effort is made to spend time meditating upon the Truth aided by the teaching of the Holy Spirit.
Sunday, 8/25/19 – Guest Speaker: Mr. Jeff Griffith
Sunday, 8/18/19 – Ephesians 4:22 – “Walk in Purity” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – Our worthy walk is explained by walking in purity. Our new life in Christ is to be marked by change. It is a purposeful process which includes the development of Christlikeness which is characterized by a life of repentance from sin, restraining our flesh, and renewing the mind with the Word.
Sunday, 8/11/19 – Ephesians 4:20-22 – “Walk in Purity” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in purity. Our new life in Christ is to be marked by change. It is a purposeful process which includes the development of Christlikeness characterized by a life of repentance from sin and renewing the mind with the Word.
Sunday, 8/04/19 – Ephesians 4:17-19 – “Walk in Purity” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in purity. Our new life in Christ is to bear the marks of Christ not the marks of the world. Our new life should look distinctly different than the old. In order to walk in purity, we must forsake the old man and embrace the new by “learning Christ”—renewing our minds, having a humble, teachable heart.
Sunday, 7/28/19 – Guest Speaker: Pastor Nathan Pelletier from Hill Village Bible Church brings a message from Mark 8 regarding “Convenient Christianity.”
Sunday, 7/21/19 – Ephesians 4:15-16 – “Walk in Maturity” (Part 6) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in maturity. Our spiritual maturity is also marked by displayed charity and a determined community. Our individual diligence as a teachable Timothy, a ministering Paul, and an encouraging Barnabas enables a local body to most effectively minister to one another as a loving community.
Sunday, 7/14/19 – Ephesians 4:14 – “Walk in Maturity” (Part 5) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in maturity. Our spiritual maturity is also marked by doctrinal constancy. Through the ministry of the Word, the believer is stabilized. He is able to “stand against the wiles of the devil” in ministry work.
Sunday, 7/07/19 – Ephesians 4:13 – “Walk in Maturity” (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in maturity. Our spiritual maturity is marked by a developing Christlikeness. This process takes place as our minds are renewed with the truths of God’s Word. The Spirit of God takes the Word of God and transforms us into the likeness of the Son of God.
Sunday, 6/30/19 – Ephesians 4:12b – “Walk in Maturity” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in maturity. God has provided the church with gifted ministers for the purpose of gospel ministry. Through the ministry of the Word, every believer is equipped and edified for and expected to be involved in the “work of the ministry.”
Sunday, 6/23/19 – Ephesians 4:12 – “Walk in Maturity” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in maturity. God has provided the church with gifted ministers for the purpose of gospel ministry. Through the ministry of the Word, every believer is equipped and edified for and expected to be involved in the “work of the ministry.”
Sunday, 6/16/19 – Ephesians 4:11 – “Walk in Maturity” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained by walking in maturity. God has provided the church with gifted ministers for the purpose of gospel ministry.
Sunday, 6/09/19 – Ephesians 4:7-10 – “Walk in Diversity” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained, second, by walking in diversity. God has given each of us both gifts, to be used in our serving Him within the Church, and grace in using those gifts. The beauty of our unity within the Church is best displayed in a unified diversity as we serve others, in humility.
Sunday, 6/02/19 – Ephesians 4:4-6 – “Walk in Unity” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained, first, by walking in unity. With a renewed vision, we must what unites us. We are unified in the “body” by the “Spirit” and we share a glorified “hope” through that same “Spirit.” We are united to our “Lord” by “faith,” and we are identified with our “Lord” by “baptism.” Our unity in the Father is seen in our submission to His redemptive Fatherhood through Christ.
Sunday, 5/26/19 – Ephesians 4:2-3 – “Walk in Unity” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is explained, first, by walking in unity. We must understand that the villain of unity is our lustful flesh which we must battle against, with humility, in the power of the Spirit. With a renewed vision, we must have a right view of ourselves, God, others, and the Church. “Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”
Sunday, 5/19/19 – Ephesians 4:1 – “Walk Worthy” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we begin chapter 4 with the Walk of the Believer. Our worthy walk is undergirded by our riches in Christ, our reconciliation to Christ, and our revelation of Christ’s love. We see how a transforming understanding of these doctrinal truths lead to a lifestyle of devotion to God. Knowing the principles of God’s Word leads to living in practice of God’s ways.
Sunday, 5/12/19 – Guest Speaker: Matt Herbster with Hope Ministries International brings a message from 2 Corinthians 4 & 5 regarding how our perspective should be shaped by the truths of God’s Word.
Sunday, 5/05/19 – Ephesians 3:20-21 – “Paul’s Praise” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we come to our final message, of chapter 3, considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is marked by a life of praise living in awe of our great God. It is a life that acknowledges God supremacy and His sufficiency, as we live in submission to His “Power” working in us. Personal awe leads to public adoration of God.
Sunday, 4/28/19 – Ephesians 3:19b – “Paul’s Purpose” (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is a life that is ruled by God. It is a life of devotion as we “abide in Christ.” It is a life dominated by God’s righteous ruling which displays the likeness of Christ to the world in which we live. It is a life of spiritual strength.
Sunday, 4/21/19 – Ephesians 3:17b-19a – “Paul’s Purpose” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is rooted in the truth of God’s love bringing unwavering stability. His reality becomes a life of sacrifice as he is transformed by the truth of God’s transcendent love. to know God’s love is to be known by God’s love. In turn, he loves God supremely and loves others sacrificially.
Sunday, 4/14/19 – Ephesians 3:17a – “Paul’s Purpose” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is undergirded by spiritual strength marked by a life that is ruled by Christ being in submission to Him. It is understanding the reality of His indwelling presence that leads to the revealing of His indwelling presence in my daily live. This is done as I submit to Christ’s work of dealing with my heart.
Sunday, 4/7/19 – Ephesians 3:16b – “Paul’s Purpose” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is marked by a life of prayer with purpose. He understands that he is renewed through surrender. He intentionally seeks to refrain from stifling the in-working of God’s Spirit while walking in step with Him as he diligently studies the Word of God.
Sunday, 3/31/19 – Ephesians 3:14-16a – “Paul’s Practice” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is characterized by a life of prayer that is characterized by attitudes of submission and supplication while acknowledging God’s sufficiency. It is coming before God’s throne of grace with an attitude of reverence, understanding Who He is and acknowledging what He has done and what he can do.
Sunday, 3/24/19 – Guest Speaker: Pastor Andy Merkle (1 Timothy 6:6-8) – In this message, we are challenged to consider our own contentment. True Godliness is marked by contentment.
Sunday, 3/17/19 – Ephesians 3:14 – “Paul’s Practice” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is characterized by a life of prayer that is characterized by attitudes of submission and supplication while acknowledging God’s sufficiency. It is coming before God’s throne of grace with an attitude of reverence, understanding Who He is and acknowledging what He has done and what he can do.
Sunday, 3/10/19 – Ephesians 3:10-13 – “The Pastor and His Responsibility” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is rooted in humility as we seek to serve God in fulfilling our responsibility as His ministers. Faithful service is also marked by humility being directed by a heavenly purpose displaying the “manifold wisdom of God.” Furthermore, he reminds us of our hopeful privileges in Christ, that we have confident access but also courage in the face of affliction.
Sunday, 3/3/19 – Ephesians 3:7-9 – “The Pastor and His Responsibility” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is rooted in humility as we seek to serve God as we fulfill our responsibility as His ministers. Faithful service is undergirded as we demonstrate a servant’s mindset by being responsive to our Master’s will in reliance upon His in-working, helping us respond to the greatest need of others by proclaiming the awe-inspiring message of the mystery of the Gospel.
Sunday, 2/24/19 – Ephesians 3:5-6 – “The Preacher and His Revelation” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is strengthened by the truth of the revelation of the mystery of the Church. We see Paul’s understanding of his stewardship of this great truth and his partnership with other N.T. “apostles and prophets” in the teaching of the fellowship of the mystery where Jews and Gentiles share equally in the riches of Christ, the relationship with Christ, and the revelation from Christ.
Sunday, 2/17/19 – Ephesians 3:2-4 – “The Preacher and His Revelation” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is strengthened by the truth of the revelation of the mystery of the Church. We see Paul’s understanding of his stewardship of this great truth and his partnership with other N.T. “apostles and prophets” in the teaching of the fellowship of the mystery where Jews and Gentiles share equally in the riches of Christ, the relationship with Christ, and the revelation from Christ.
Sunday, 2/10/19 – Ephesians 3:1 – “The Prisoner and His Reality” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s revelation. Our worthy walk is rooted in a right theology of knowing the Biblical revelation of God. We see Paul’s mission perspective being Christ’s preeminence. He understood his Master’s providential orchestration of the details of his imprisonment giving him a surpassing peace, therefore strengthening his ministry persuasion to continue pressing on as “the prisoner of Jesus Christ.”
Sunday, 2/03/19 – Ephesians 2:18-22 – “The Christian and His Reconciliation” (Part 6) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s reconciliation. Our worthy walk contains an honest understanding of our reconciliation to others. The Christian’s practice is to be marked by a unified community where we enjoy unity of fellowship in prayer, an identity as the family of God, stability because of a Biblical foundation, and the ministry of our framework bringing glory to God.
Sunday, 1/27/19 – Ephesians 2:13-17 – “The Christian and His Reconciliation” (Part 5) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s reconciliation. Our worthy walk contains an honest understanding of our reconciliation to others. The Christian’s present relationship is now characterized by peace. The past relationship of separation, rebellion and enmity has been replaced with reconciliation, and peace with God and therefore this new relationship should be displayed in our reconciled relationships with others.
Sunday, 1/13/19 – Ephesians 2:11-13 – “The Christian and His Reconciliation” (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue considering the Christian’s reconciliation. Our worthy walk contains an honest understanding of our reconciliation to others. The Christian’s past was darkened by hopelessness, without God. They were separated both socially and spiritually, “BUT NOW in Christ Jesus, ye are made nigh by the blood of Christ.” Through Christ’s sacrifice, they have been saved.
Sunday, 1/06/19 – Ephesians 2:10 – “The Christian and His Reconciliation” (Part 3b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we continue considering the Christian’s reconciliation. Our worthy walk contains an honest understanding of our reconciliation to God. We were spiritually “dead in our trespasses and sins” and now have spiritual life being saved “by grace through faith” in the finished work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. As God’s “workmanship” we have been “created in Christ Jesus.” Live as a trophy of God’s immeasurable grace, enjoying tranquility because of God’s impeccable Gift, walking as a treasure of God’s infinite goodness.
Sunday, 12/30/18 – Ephesians 2:7-9 – “The Christian and His Reconciliation” (Part 3a) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we continue considering the Christian’s reconciliation. Our worthy walk contains an honest understanding of our reconciliation to God. We were spiritually “dead in our trespasses and sins” and now have spiritual life being saved “by grace through faith” in the finished work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. Live as a trophy of God’s immeasurable grace, living in tranquility because of God’s impeccable Gift.
Sunday, 12/23/18 – Ephesians 2:4-6 – “The Christian and His Reconciliation” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we continue considering the Christian’s reconciliation. Our worthy walk contains an honest understanding of our reconciliation to God. We were spiritually “dead in our trespasses and sins” and now have spiritual life being saved “by grace through faith” in the finished work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. As recipients of God’s love, mercy, and grace let us “seek those things which are above, setting our affection on things above” and live as citizens of heaven.
Sunday, 12/16/18 – Ephesians 2:1-4 – “The Christian and His Reconciliation”(Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – Our worthy walk contains an honest understanding of our reconciliation to God. We were spiritually “dead in our trespasses and sins,” disobedient, depraved, and doomed being under the wrath of God. “But God”—He stepped in and now you have spiritual life being saved “by grace through faith” in the finished work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. Rejoice and live in “His great love wherewith He loved us.”
Sunday, 12/09/18 – Ephesians 1:21-23 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Prayer for Illumination” (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider Paul’s prayer for illumination in light of his hymn of praise. He prays for the recipients the “spiritual blessings” to be able to comprehend the Preeminenceof Christ.
Sunday, 12/02/18 – Ephesians 1:19-20 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Prayer for Illumination” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider Paul’s prayer for illumination in light of his hymn of praise. He prays for the recipients the “spiritual blessings” to be able to comprehend the Power of Christ.
Sunday, 11/25/18 – Guest Speaker: Chris Jenkins (Psalm 78) – In this message we are challenged to see the errors of the past so as to not repeat them in the present. We are reminded that we miss God’s best when we miss God’s path and we forget God’s bestwhen we forget God’s wonders.
Sunday, 11/18/18 – Ephesians 1:17-18 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Prayer for Illumination” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider Paul’s prayer for illumination in light of his hymn of praise. He prays for the recipients the “spiritual blessings” to be able to comprehend the Person of Christ and what they have in Christ, namely their position.
Sunday, 11/11/18 – Ephesians 1:15-18 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Prayer for Illumination” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider Paul’s prayer for illumination in light of his hymn of praise. He prays for the recipients the “spiritual blessings” to be able to comprehend what they have in Christ.
Sunday, 11/04/18 – Ephesians 1:13-14 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Praising Our Security through the Spirit” – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider the third stanza of Paul’s hymn where he praises the Holy Spirit for His ministry giving the believer the certainty of his faith and security of his future.
Sunday, 10/28/18 – Ephesians 1:9-12 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Praising Our Salvation through the Son” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider Paul’s praise of the Son for His plan of revealing His mystery, our unity and inheritance. He concludes this stanza with our Savior’s praise.
Sunday, 10/21/18 – Ephesians 1:7-8 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Praising Our Salvation through the Son” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider Paul’s praise of the Son for His provision of salvation in light of our sinful condition. We consider our redemption from sin and the riches of His grace.
Sunday, 10/14/18 – Ephesians 1:3-6 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Praising the Supremacy of the Father” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider Paul’s praise of the Father for His supremacy as seen in His goodness, grace, goal, government, and glory.
Sunday, 10/07/18 – First Responder Sunday (Keith Lamberson) – In this message from Galatians 4:4-5, Keith uses his experience as a first responder to share with us how God “sent forth”(dispatched) His Son to “redeem” (to rescue this world from sin).
Sunday, 09/30/18 – Ephesians 1:3-6 – “The Christian and His Riches—Paul’s Praising the Supremacy of the Father” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message we consider Paul’s praise of the Father for His supremacy as seen in His goodness and grace.
Sunday, 09/23/18 – Ephesians 1:1-2 – “Our Worthy Walk”—Introduction – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we introduce our study of the book of Ephesians. Our goal is to consider “Our Worthy Walk” and seek to grow in our understanding of how to “Walk with the Lord to the praise of His glory.”
Sunday, 09/16/18 – John 15:14-17 – “Our Walk in Fruitfulness”—Pathway of Longing – (Part 6b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a series called “Our walk in Fruitfulness” as we consider the Pathway of Abounding. Here in verses 14-17 we see Christ’s longing for each of us to follow His pattern of sacrifice, displaying His kind of love.
Sunday, 09/09/18 – John 15:12-13 – “Our Walk in Fruitfulness”—Pathway of Longing – (Part 6a) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a series called “Our walk in Fruitfulness” as we consider the Pathway of Abounding. Here in verses 12-13 we see Christ’s longing for each of us to follow His pattern of sacrifice, displaying His kind of love.
Sunday, 09/02/18 – John 15:9-11 – “Our Walk in Fruitfulness”—Pathway of Love – (Part 5b) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a series called “Our walk in Fruitfulness” as we consider the Pathway of Abounding. Here in verses 9-11 we see Christ’s love displayed in obedience.
Sunday, 08/26/18 – Guest Speaker: Josiah Sansone (Isaiah 6)
Sunday, 08/19/18 – John 15:9a – “Our Walk in Fruitfulness—Pathway of Love” – (Part 5a) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a series called “Our walk in Fruitfulness” as we consider the Pathway of Abounding. From verse 9 we see the wonder of Christ’s love.
Sunday, 08/12/18 – John 15:7-8 – “Our Walk in Fruitfulness—Prayer” – (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a series called “Our walk in Fruitfulness” as we consider the parable of the Vine and Branches. From verses 7-8 we see the prayer of fruitfulness. From these verses, Jesus gives the conditions for answered prayer.
Sunday, 08/05/18 – “Abraham, Father of Faith (Guest Speaker: Pastor Andrew Snavely) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, Pastor Snavely teaches about Abraham’s walk of faith. The walk of faith is characterized by confidence in the promises of God and obedience to the commands of God. We know we truly trust God when we obey Him.
Sunday, 07/29/18 – John 15:4-6 – “Our Walk in Fruitfulness—Principle” – (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a series called “Our walk in Fruitfulness” as we consider the parable of the Vine and Branches. From verses 4-6 we see the principle of abiding, as our response to the purging process.
Sunday, 07/22/18 – John 15:2 – “Our Walk in Fruitfulness—Pain” – (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a series called “Our walk in Fruitfulness” as we consider the parable of the Vine and Branches. From verse 2 we see the pain of the purging process. Pastor John illustrates this painful process as he shares his testimony of his recent and current health trial.
Sunday, 07/15/18 – John 15:1-3 – “Our Walk in Fruitfulness—Providence” – (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we begin a series called “Our walk in Fruitfulness” as we consider the parable of the Vine and Branches. In these three verses we see the Husbandman’s actions toward the Vine and branches. In this we see His providence in the trials of life.
Sunday, 05/06/18 – Matthew 18:21-35 – “Our Walk in Harmony” (Part 5) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a mini-series called “Our walk in Harmony” as we consider our Biblical unity within our relationships. In this fifth message we look at our METHOD of unity as we consider Christ’s parable of the unforgiving servant. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 04/29/18 – Matthew 18:15-18 – “Our Walk in Harmony” (Part 4) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a mini-series called “Our walk in Harmony” as we consider our Biblical unity within our relationships. In this fourth message we look at our MAINTENANCE of unity as we consider what we are to do when we sin against others (Matthew 5:23-24) and when others sin against us (Matthew 18:15-18). (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 04/22/18 – 1 Peter 3:8-12 – “Our Walk in Harmony” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a mini-series called “Our walk in Harmony” as we consider our Biblical unity within our relationships. In this third message we look at our VISIBLE unity from 1 Peter 3 as we consider how we are to be viewed by others. We consider how we are to be a blessing in our conduct, conversation, and character. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 04/15/18 – Ephesians 4:1-6 – “Our Walk in Harmony” (Part 2) – ‘Outline (pdf) – In this message, we continue a mini-series called “Our walk in Harmony” as we consider our Biblical unity within our relationships. In this second message we look at our VISION of unity from Ephesians 4 as we consider how we view ourselves, God, others and the Church. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 04/08/18 – James 4:1-10 – “Our Walk in Harmony” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we begin a mini-series called “Our walk in Harmony” as we consider our Biblical unity within our relationships. In this first message we look at the VILLAIN of unity from James 4 with its consequences and cure which is humility. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 04/01/18 – Philippians 3:7-10 – “Our Walk in Knowledge” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider our walk in knowledge of Christ. Paul writes in Philippians 3 about the “excellency of the knowledge of Christ.” Our passionate pursuit in life should be to not only be “found in Him” but for Christ to be found in us as we seek to “know Him and the power of His resurrection.” (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 03/25/18 – Matthew 7:13-27 – “Our Walk of Obedience” – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider our walk of obedience. In Matthew 7:13-27 we see Christ’s closing comments of His Sermon on the Mount. In these verses we see His call for our examination of our way of faith, the fruit of our lives, the obedience that is to follow our profession of faith as well as the foundation of our lives of faith. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 03/18/18 – Philippians 2:5-11 – “Christ’s Walk of Obedience”– Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider Christ’s walk of obedience. In Philippians 2:5-11 we see Christ’s great example of obedience as He served His Father as He sacrificed Himself for His creation. We are challenged to follow His lead of submission and sacrifice. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 03/04/18 – Galatians 5:13-14 – “Our Walk as Servants”– Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider our walk as servants. God has called each of us to a life of service whereby we serve Him as we serve others. This message challenges us to consider our choice of masters as displayed in our attitudes and actions. It also calls us to serve God in submission as we serve others with sacrificial love. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 02/25/18 – Matthew 22:39 – “Our Walk with Purpose—GO” (Part 3) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider part three of our walk with purpose as we look our church mission statement, “Supremely love God, sacrificially love others, all to the glory of God.” This message focuses on our commission seeking to glorify God as we go and reach the world for Christ by making disciples and training disciple-makers. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 02/18/18 – Matthew 22:37-38 – “Our Walk with Purpose—GROW” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider part two of our walk with purpose as we look our church mission statement, “Supremely love God, sacrificially love others, all to the glory of God.” This message focuses on our vision seeking to glorify God as we grow, as disciples, in His grace and in the knowledge of His Son, thus growing in our love for God. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 02/11/18 – Matthew 5:16 – “Our Walk with Purpose—GLORIFY” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider part one of our walk with purpose as we look our church mission statement, “Supremely love God, sacrificially love others, all to the glory of God.” This message focuses on our mission to glorify God. We consider how we are to glorify God with our created image and our influence as salt and light. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 02/04/18 – Galatians 5:22-26 – “Our Walk in the Spirit” (Part 2) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider the first part of our walk in the Spirit from Galatians 5. In verses 22-26 we look at the spiritually fruitful walk followed by the spiritually faithful walk. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 01/28/18 – Galatians 5:16-21 – “Our Walk in the Spirit” (Part 1) – Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider the first part of our walk in the Spirit from Galatians 5. In verses 16-21 we consider the command, the conflict, and the commitment associated with the Spirit-filled walk. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 01/21/18 – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “Our Walk in Strength”– Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider our walk in strength from 2 Corinthians 12. We see the premise of strength in our insufficiency and God’s sufficiency. The pathway of strength is humility while the provision of strength is God’s grace. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 01/14/18 – 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 – “Our Walk in Communion”– Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider our walk in communion from 1 Corinthians 11. From this passage we consider the institution of the Lord’s Supper along with the irreverence that often surrounds it, followed by the inspection that coincides with our participation. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 01/07/18 – Psalm 1 – “Our Walk in the Word”– Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider our walk in the Word from Psalm 1 where we see the contrast between the Godly man and the Godless man. The challenge for each of us is to seek to allow God to show us those areas of our lives in which we are failing to live a Godly life and therefore confess these sins to God as we seek to move forward in faith. (Forward in Faith)
Sunday, 12/31/17 – Joshua 3 – “Forward In Faith”– Outline (pdf) – In this message, we consider our theme for the New Year, “Forward in Faith.” From Joshua 3 we look at the Biblical definition of a “Step of Faith” and seek to find application as we look to move forward in faith in this New Year. (Forward in Faith)
