Titus 1:10-16 (NLT) For there are many rebellious people who engage in useless talk and deceive others. This is especially true of those who insist on circumcision for salvation. They must be silenced, because they are turning whole families away from the truth by their false teaching. And they do i …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. God is trustworthy 1. The Proof Malachi 3:6 (NKJV) For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob. 2. The Problem Malachi 3:7 (NKJV) Yet from the days of your fathers You have gone away from My ordinances And have not kept them. Return …
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation… 1 Peter 2:24 (NKJV) by whose stripes you were healed I. Assignment Flows from Identity Titus 1:1 (NKJV) Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ… 1. Identity is about being, assignment is about doing …
Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV)Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:9 (NKJV) Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase. I. Trust God Completel …
John 13:3-5 (ESV) — Jesus knew who He was and picked up the towel Titus 1:5-9 (ESV) I. I’m Secure in Christ, so I don’t have to control people Titus 1:7 (ESV) 1. A steward cares for what belongs to someone else i. The church and its people belong to God; leaders answer to Him 2. My autho …
1 Chronicles 29:11-12 (NLT) Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom…. Wealth and honor come from you alone. 1 Chronicles 29:14 (NLT) Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you first gave us! I. Resolve the Ownership Question …
2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV)Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. I. The Proposition 1. The proposition is extended to anyone 2. The proposition requires a personal choice 1 Corinthians 15:22 (NKJV) For as in Adam all d …
Mark 4:35-37 (NKJV) On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boa …
1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (NLT) I. EVERYONE HAS A PART TO PLAY 1 Corinthians 12:14 (NLT) “The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one who body.” 1. Your gift is different on purpose. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. EVERY PART MATTERS 1 Corinthians 12:21–22 (NLT) “The eye can never say t …
Titus 1:1 (NKJV) Paul, a bondservant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ… I. Our identity is influenced by many forces 1. Family 2. Culture Rom 12:2 (Phillips) Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mould, but let God re-mould your minds from within, Daniel 1:4 (NKJV) you …
Psalm 23:1 (NKJV) The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:2 (NKJV) He makes me to lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside the still waters Psalm 23:3 (NKJV) He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:4 (NKJV) Yea, though I walk th …
I. Come and Praise Psalm 66:1-3 (NLT) Shout joyful praises to God, all the earth! Sing about the glory of his name! Tell the world how glorious he is. Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! 1. The Sound of Praise Psalm 66:4 (NLT) Everything on earth will worship you; they will sing your praises, s …
I. Water Baptism Was Established by Jesus 1. Jesus modeled it Matthew 3:13 (NLT) Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. Matthew 3:14 (NLT) And John tried to prevent Him, saying, I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me? 2. Jesus commanded it Matthew 2 …
2 Samuel 21:15–17, When the Philistines were at war again with Israel, David and his servants with him went down and fought against the Philistines; and David grew faint. 16 Then Ishbi-Benob, who was one of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose bronze spear was three hundred shekels (about 7.5 …
Mark 2:1-3 (NLT) When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. While he was preaching God’s word to them, four men arrived carryin …
I. David’s pain softened his heart 1 Samuel 22:1 (NKJV) David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So, when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him 1. He reconnected with his family 1 Samuel 22:3b (NKJV) Please let my father and moth …
I. Foolishness Controlled Nabal’s Heart 1 Samuel 25:2-3 (NLT) Then David moved down to the wilderness of Maon. There was a wealthy man from Maon who owned property near the town of Carmel. He had 3,000 sheep and 1,000 goats, and it was sheep-shearing time. This man’s name was Nabal, and his wife, A …
1 Samuel 21:1a (NLT) David went to the town of Nob to see Ahimelech the priest. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. David reaches for God—but his faith is inconsistent 1. He runs to the house of God 2. His faith is still developing 3. Integrity does not mean perfection Psalm 78:72 (NKJV) So he shepherded th …
1 Samuel 20:1-2 (NLT) David now fled . . . and found Jonathan. “What have I done?” he exclaimed. “What is my crime? How have I offended your father that he is so determined to kill me?” “That’s not true!” Jonathan protested. “You’re not going to die. He always tells me everything he’s going to do, …
I. The Priority of His Presence Psalm 84:10 (NIV) Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Passion for His Presence 2 Samuel 6:14-15 (NKJV) Then David danced b …
Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones I. Envy is a serious heart disease 1 Samuel 18:8 (NKJV) Then Saul was very angry, and the saying displeased him; and he said, “They have ascribed to David ten thousands, and to me they have ascribed only thousands. …
I. Friendships are crucial for human development and flourishing 1. We are designed by God for relationships Genesis 2:18 (NKJV) It is not good that man should be alone 1 Samuel 18:1 (NKJV) Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, 2. God blesses …
2 Samuel 11:27b (NLT) “But the Lord was displeased with what David had done.” I. God sends someone before He sends judgement 1. The smoke detector (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Sin blinds us to our own story 2 Samuel 12:1-4 (NLT) There were two men in a certain town. One was rich, the other poor. The …
Proverbs 4:23 ESV- Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it flows the issues of life. 1. An Unfocused Heart Loses Sight of Its True Mission (1 Samuel 23:7-8) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 2. An Unfocused Heart Stops Seeking God (1 Samuel 23:1-5) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 3. An Unfocused Heart Is …
I. Comfort Keeps Us from Where God Calls Us 2 Samuel 11:1 (NLT) “In the spring of the year, when kings normally go out to war, David sent Joab and the Israelite army to fight the Ammonites. They destroyed the Ammonite army and laid siege to the city of Rabbah. However, David stayed behind in Jerusal …
I. Pride Turns Down the Voices God Turns Up 2 Samuel 24:1-4 (ESV) 1. God often warns before He disciplines i. God graciously gave David a chance to change course through Joab ii. Satan intended destruction, but God intended restoration 2. Pride interprets warnings as criticism Proverbs 27:6 (ESV) i …
I. When All Seems Lost, Your World Can Change Overnight (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. When All Seems Lost, It’s Okay to Grieve (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) III. When All Seems Lost, Strength Must Come From God (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) IV. When All Seems Lost, Seek God’s Direction Before Taking Action (MU …
I. A heart that seeks God exclusively Psalm 27:4 (NKJV) One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. To behold the beauty of the Lord, and to inquire in His temple 1. The Lord’s presence …
I. Holidays restore our zest for life Exodus 35:2 (NKJV) Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh day shall be a holy day for you, a Sabbath of rest to the Lord. 1. The Sabbath was the first holiday 2. Subsequent holidays follow the Sabbath pattern (MULTILI …
Ezekiel 36:26 (NKJV) I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. I. God compares the human heart to stone 1. The characteristics of stone 2. The causes of a stone heart …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Friendly Fire 1 Samuel 17:28a (NKJV) Now Eliab his oldest brother heard when he spoke to the men: and Eliab’s anger was aroused against David 1. A confusing attack 2. A personal attack 1 Samuel 17:28b (NKJV) Why did you come down here? and with Whom have you left those fe …
I. What is a Lament and why should I care? 1. Address 2. Complaint 3. The Turn 4. Petition 5. Praise (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Walking through Psalm 13 — The Shortest Lament Psalms 13:1-6 (NLT) For the choir director: A psalm of David. O LORD, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will y …
I. Men Matter to Their Families Ephesians 5:25 (NKJV) Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her. Psalm 103:13 (NLT) The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate 1. Love Sacrificially 2. Teach Intentionally Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NIV) Th …
1 Samuel 16:13 (NKJV) Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers; and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The mystery of the anointing 1. The anointing is the presence and power of God Genesis 1:1-2 (NKJV) In t …
1 Samuel 17:1 (NKJV) Now the Philistines gathered their armies together to battle Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The enemy wants you to lose heart 1. Small compromises 1 Samuel 17:2 (NKJV) Saul and the men. . …
1 Samuel 16:13 (NKJV) Then Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the midst of his brothers;and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward.So Samuel arose and went to Ramah. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The history of anointing oil 1. Jacob anoints a rock 2. Moses is comman …
1 Samuel 16:1-2 (NKJV) Now the Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.And Samuel said, How can I go?If …
Psalm 95:1, 2, 6 (NKJV) Oh come, let us sing to the LORD! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the LORD our Maker. (MULTILINE REVEAL S …
Acts 13:22 (NIV) God testified concerning (David): ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. God testified about David 1. An eyewitness testimony 2. A truthful testimony (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. God found David …
Chosen By God Colossians 3:12-14 ESV Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved13 bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 And above all these put on love, which binds everything to …
Leviticus 1:2-9 (ESV) “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, When any one of you brings an offering to the LORD, you shall bring your offering of livestock from the herd or from the flock. “If his offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he shall offer a male without blemish. He shall br …
1. Live above it all Colossians 3:1 – 2 ESV If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Philippians 4:8 ESV Finally, brothers and sisters, what …
John 10:7 (NKJV) Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Jesus is the exclusive door John 14:6 (NIV) I am the way and the truth and the life: No one comes to the Father except through me. 1. Jesus is the only door to God …
Humanity has a way of turning simple things into exhausting systems Anytime people start making Jesus smaller and religion bigger, freedom starts disappearing. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Don’t Let Anyone Disqualify What Christ Already Qualified (v. 16-17) Colossians 2:16-17 (ESV) Therefore let no o …
Psalm 144:12b (NKJV) That our daughters may be as pillars, Sculptured in palace style (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The picture of a pillar 1. A pillar is an image of strength 2. A pillar is an image of connection 3. A pillar is an image of beauty 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV) Do not let your adornment be mer …
I. The prayer begins Psalm 144:1-2 (NKJV) Blessed be the Lord my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle—My lovingkindness and my fortress, My high tower and my deliverer, My shield and the One in whom I take refuge, Who subdues my people under me. 1. A Reminder of who God is 2. …
Proverbs 14:1, 26 (NIV) The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. A fortress of security and serenity 1. Castles protect against the att …
Colossians 2:8 (NKJV) Beware lest anyone [e]cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. Revelation 22:18 – 19 (NKJV) For I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of …
James 1:19-20 (NIV)Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Listening is the key to communication 1. Listening is a choice Proverbs 12:15 (NLT) Fools think their ow …
Proverbs 24:3-4 (NKJV) Through wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Wisdom builds the house 1. Wisdom is skill for daily living 2. Foolishness is the default setting of hu …
Colossians 1:24 – 29 (ESV) 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church, 25 of which I became a minister according to the stewardship from God that was given to me for you, to ma …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Family is God’s idea 1. God exists in perfect relationship Genesis 1:26 (NKJV) Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness 2. Humanity was created to mirror God An unusual warning given Genesis 2:18 (NKJV) it is not good for man to be alone The first family is …
I. The Reality of Our Condition (v. 21) 1. You Were Alienated from God Colossians 1:21 (ESV) And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 2. You Were an Enemy in Your Mind 3. You Cannot Trust Your Heart Without Transformation Jeremiah 17:9 (ESV) The heart is deceitful abov …
I. Easter is about God’s love John 3:16 (NKJV) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Easter is the crossroads of history 1 Corinthians 2:8 (NKJV) for had they known, they …
On Friday, the cross was an instrument of pain Isaiah 50:6 (NKJV) I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard… Isaiah 52:14 (NOG) Many will be shocked by him. His looks will be so disfigured that he will hardly look like a human. On Sunday, the cross becam …
Psalm 95:1-2; (NKJV) Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. Psalm 95:6-7 (NKJV) Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.For …
1 Peter 4:7 (NKJV) But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Live Life With a Sense of Urgency 1. The mission is urgent 2. Realize your time is short 3. Pray wisely “Urgency without love is just pressure.” (MULTILINE REVEAL SM …
Colossians 1:15ESV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 1. Jesus at the center of all creation John 16:12 – 14ESV “I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. 13 When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into …
I. Hospitality is at the heart of the gospel 1. Mephibosheth’s story 2 Samuel 9:1 (NKJV) Is there still anyone who is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness? 2 Samuel 9:11 (NKJV) . . . So Mephibosheth ate at David’s table like one of the king’s sons.” 2 Samuel 9:8 (NKJV) What is you …
Colossians 1:9 ESV ‘And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding…’ 1. Revelation Colossians 1:10ESV so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearin …
Ecclesiastes 9:10 NKJV – Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. David has heart to touch the future by what he did today (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Heart of Sacrifice …
Colossians 1:1–3 (ESV) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae:3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) 1. THANKSGIVING 1 Thessalonian …
Matthew 28:19-20 (NKJV) Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. (MULTILINE REVEA …
Ephesians 3:9 (NKJV) and to make all see what is the fellowship of the mystery, (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Small groups are a sacred mystery 1. The original small group – “The Trinity” Genesis 1:26 (NKJV) Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness 2. Humanity was design …
Matthew 6:13 (ESV) “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Luke 11:4b (ESV) “And lead us not into temptation.” (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Understanding the Request A. The Word Temptation James 1:2–4 (ESV) “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials [peirasmos] of vario …
Acts 6:1 (NKJV) Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Growth brings opportunity and responsibility 1. Growth expose …
Matthew 6:11-12 (NKJV) Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. I. We all need forgiveness Romans 3:23 (NKJV) for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. 1. Acknowledge our sin Romans 6:23 (GW) The payment for sin is death 1 Peter 1:18-19 (CS …
INTRO: Fresh Fire Requires Fresh Glory Psalm 24:1-10 (ESV) 1 Samuel 6:12-15 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The Glory Lost 1. Lost Awareness 2 Samuel 4:21-22 (ESV) 2. Lost Identity Psalm 24:3-6 3. It’s a Slow Drift Judges 16:20 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. The Glory We Must Pursue 1. We can …
I. This prayer teaches humble dependence on God “Give . . .” 1. A humble request 2. A humble attitude James 1:17 (NKJV) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above. II. This prayer emphasizes the communal nature of the request “Give us …” 1. Awareness of other people’s needs 2. Compassion …
I. Release the illusion of control 1. Worry is a sign you think you are in control Matthew 6:25 (NKJV) Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing …
Joel 1:14 (NIV) Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the Lord your God, and cry out to the Lord. Matthew 5:6 (NKJV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. I. The word “Hunger” is refer …
Matthew 6:16-18 (NKJV) When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to othe …
Matthew 6:10 (NKJV) Your kingdom come. Your will be done.On earth as it is in heaven. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The announcement of a new kingdom 1. The Master of the new kingdom Revelation 19:16 (NKJV) And He has on His robe and on His thigh a name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. 2. The …
Matthew 6:19-20 (NKJV) “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Peop …
I. God is near, but He is not common 1. Moses is shocked by a mystery 2. Moses is stopped by God’s holiness Exodus 3:5 (NKJV) Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. 3. Moses is surprised by God’s Name Exodus 3:14 (NKJV) And God sa …
I. Good works are the evidence the fire is real 1. Good works are a model for believers Titus 2:7 (NKJV) in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works 2. Good works are a witness to the world Titus 3:1 (NKJV) be ready for every good work, 3. Good works are a benefit to everyone Titus …
Luke 11:1-2 (NKJV) Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.So He said to them, “When you pray, say:Our Father (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. A Radical Shift in Perspectiv …
Matthew 6:5 (NKJV) When you pray (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Praying right begins with understanding what prayer is 1. Prayer is a natural instinct 2. Prayer is a conversation with God 3. Prayer was practiced by Jesus (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II.Praying right requires checking our motives Matthew 6: …
2 Timothy 1:1-2 (ESV) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, To Timothy, my beloved child:Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Jesus is the one who first lit the f …
Joshua 3:1-17 (NLT) I. God calls his people to remember on purpose Joshua 4:1-7 (NLT) When all the people had crossed the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, “Now choose twelve men, one from each tribe. Tell them, ‘Take twelve stones from the very place where the priests are standing in the middle of …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Christmas begins with a glorious night Luke 2:9 (NKJV) And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them 1. A glorious light show 2. A glorious annoucement Luke 2:10 (NKJV) . . . I bring you good tidings of great joy which wil …
This message explores the power revealed in the name of Jesus at Christmas—His power to save us from sin, to be God with us in every season, and to reign as King over all history. We will see how Christ’s presence transforms us from the inside out, assuring us that we are never alone and never stuck the same. Ultimately, Jesus is the Anointed One, whose power at Christmas turns chaos into peace, captivity into freedom, blindness into sight, and despair into lasting joy.
I. The Light Appears John 8:12 (NKJV) Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” 1. He dispels darkness 1 Peter 2:9 who(God) called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 2. He reveals God Si …
This sermon reveals Jesus as a real and humble person, a royal and divine King, and a relational Savior whose humanity, deity, and sacrificial love invite us to personally receive the gift of who He is.
I. See yourself how God sees you 1. Scripture paints an honest reality Luke 1:26-27 (NKJV) Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 1) Her loc …
I. The Promise of Christmas Genesis 3:15 (NKJV) And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.” 1. The Promise of a plan 2. The Promise of a person (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. The Promise Clarified 1. Is …
I. Joseph Heard A Baby Was Coming Matthew 1:18-19 (NKJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a publi …
Luke 22:7-8 (NKJV) Then came the Day of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover must be killed. And He sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover for us, that we may eat.” (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Food sets the stage for a great Thanksgiving 1. The universal language of celebration Lu …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. If You’re Going to Be Battle Ready, You’ve Got to Know You’re Enemy Ephesians 6:10-12 (ESV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestl …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The Kingdom was Created Genesis 1:26 (NLT) “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.” 1. God …
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Thankfulness Reframes Our Perspective Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT) Prayer Station Connection: Answered Prayers (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Thankfulness Releases God’s Presence Philippians 1:3 (NLT) Prayer Station Connection: Thank You Cards (MULTILI …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Heaven is our future home Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT) God has planted eternity in the human heart. 1. The fulfillment of all our longing 2. The fulfillment of God’s ultimate plan Revelation 21:1 (NKJV) Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old ea …
INTRO: Ephesians 4: 17-32 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The Danger of the Old Mindset 1. Old way of thinking leads us to emptiness 2. Old mindset will harden your heart 3. Old mindset desensitizes your soul (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Power in Our New Identity 1. New life puts off the old self …
INTRO Masks don’t change who we are… they only change what people can see. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) HISTORY OF MASKS 1 Samuel 16:7 (NLT) But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by o …
INTRO: Ephesians 4:1-16 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Walk Worthy of the Call Ephesians 4:1-3 (ESV) I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in …
Luke 23:43 (NKJV) Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Hawaii is a picture of paradise 1. A place of acceptance 2. A place of peace 3. The place of perfection (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. The “Garden of Eden” is a picture of paradise 1. A place …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Ephesians 3:20 (AMP) Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us, (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Ephesi …
John 14:1-4 (NKJV) Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that whe …
INTRO: Ephesians 2:11-22 (ESV) (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Ephesians 2:11-22 (ESV) 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Love sees people’s inherent worth Luke 10:30 (NKJV) Then Jesus answered and said: A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 1. People are not objects to b …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The Pain of the Cross 1. The Physical Pain Matthew 27:26 (ESV) Jesus was scourged. Isaiah 52:14 (ESV) …his appearance was so marred, beyond human semblance… Psalm 22:16-17 (ESV) …they have pierced my hands and feet – I can count all my bones… 2. The Emotional Pain Matthew …
1 Peter 4:7 (NKJV) But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. It’s Game Time 1. Understand what is at stake 2. Understand the time is short Psalm 90:10, 12The days of our lives are seventy years; And if by reason of strength t …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Graveyard Living 1. Dead in Sin Ephesians 2:1 (ESV) And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked. Genesis 2:17 (ESV) In the day you eat of it you shall surely die. Romans 5:12 (ESV) Sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, a …
Psalm 133:1-3 (NKJV) Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Unity is good 1. God exists in unity 2. We were created for unity 3. Our unity determines our effectiveness John 17:20-23 (NIV) My prayer is not for them alone. I pray al …
Ephesians 1:15–16 ESV For this reason, because I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, 16 I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers I. A Life Of Thanksgiving II. A Life Of Deeper Revelation Ephesians 1:17 – 19 ESV that the God of …
Matthew 5:14a (NKJV) You are the light of the world. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Jesus communicates a stunning metaphor 1. God is light John 8:12 (NIV) “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 2. Jesus is the light of the world J …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The Plan Ephesians 1:3-6 (ESV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless be …
Matthew 5:13 (NKJV) You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Know your identity 1. The winning strategy is about being in a relationship with …
Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. I. You were drafted by God Ephesians 1:4 (GW) Before the creation of the world, he chose us 1. God picked you 1 Peter 2:9 (NIRV) But God chose you to …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Sabbath is a time of celebration Psalm 92:1-2 (NKJV) It is good to give thanks to the Lord, And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High; To declare your lovingkindness in the morning, and your faithfulness every night. 1. It is good to give thanks to the Lord 2. It is g …
Going for the Gold Matthew 16:18 (NKJV) . . .I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The real “Dream Team” is put together by God 1. Each of us is called to God’s team 1 Corinthians 12:11 (AMPC) All these [gifts, achievements, abilities] …
Psalm 90:1-2, 4 (NKJV) Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. For a thousand years in Your sight Are like yesterday when it is past, (MULTIL …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Like bread, Jesus is the “Staple of Life” John 6:33 (NKJV) For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 1. Jesus is the source of life John 6:51 (NKJV) I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, …
Intro Psalm 121:1 – 8 ESV I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, he who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is your …
Elijah faced off with the 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. This was a divine showdown! This account from the Scripture illustrates how we can put idols before God, but also how we can return to the Heart of Worship.
Psalms 27:1 ESV 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? I. YOU HAVE NO NEED FEAR ANYTHING! 1. Trusting God is a choice. Psalms 27:2 ESV When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, i …
INTRO Psalm 24:1-10 (ESV) The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein, for he has founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure h …
I. Singing: Woven into the Fabric of Creation 1. A Cosmic Chorus Job 38:6-7 (NKJV) To what were its foundations fastened? Or who laid its cornerstone, When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy? 2. A Divine Melody Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV) The Lord your God in your mid …
I. God doesn’t just want to be a Shepherd; He wants to be YOUR Shepherd! 1. David makes it personal – and so should you Psalm 23:1-6 (ESV) The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of …
Series: More than a Song #5 Sermon: The Secret Power of Worship (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Worship changes our focus 2 Chronicles 20:1 (NKJV) It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 1. S …
Psalm 91:1-2 (NKJV) He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The Psalmist testifies to the trustworthiness of God 1. There is a …
John 4:24 (NKJV) God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” 1 Chronicles 13:3-4 (NKJV) and let us bring the ark of our God back to us, for we have not inquired at it since the days of Saul.” Then all the assembly said that they would do so, for the thing was right in …
Psalm 19:14 (NKJV) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Nature tells the story of God’s existence Psalm 19:1 (NKJV) The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His hand …
7 Hebrew Words for Praise Tehillah Halal Shabach Zamar Barak Todah Yadah (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Gratitude is God’s will for your life 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV) in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1. Gratitude connects you to God Psalm 100:4-5 (NKJV) …
Psalm 66:1 (NKJV) Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Shout it out 1. A joy-filled shout 2. A triumphant sound Psalm 66:2 (NKJV) Sing out the honor of His name; Make His praise glorious. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Sing it out 1. Foundational names of God 2. Compo …
7 Hebrew Words for Praise Tehillah Halal Shabach Zamar Barak Todah Yadah Psalm 67:5 (NIV) May the peoples praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Humble hands 1. Yadah involves surrendering to God 2. Yadah involves submitting to God Psalm 134:2 (NKJV) Lift up you …
Psalm chapter 3 marks some important firsts. Psalm 3:1-2 (NKJV) Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. Many are they who say of me, There is no help for him in God. Selah (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Trouble is a common experience for everyone 1. David is …
Psalm 95:1-2 (NKJV) Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. Psalm 95:6 (NKJV) Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. (MULT …
What are the Psalms? 1. A collection of prayers and poems set to music 2. The original playlist 3. Categorized thematically 4. Introduced by Psalms 1 and 2 Psalm 1:1 (NKJV) Blessed(Happy) is the man Psalm 1:6 (NKJV) For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish …
Proverbs 28:1 (ERV) The wicked are afraid of everything, but those who live right are as brave as lions. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Courage comes when you realize God is closer than you think Joshua 6:1 (NKJV) Now Jericho was securely shut up because of the children of Israel; none went out, and no …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) What are the Psalms? 1. A collection of prayers and poems set to music 2. The original playlist 3. Categorized thematically Praise Thanksgiving Royal Lament Wisdom Psalm 1:1 (NKJV) Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinn …
Psalm 100:1-2 (NKJV) Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands!Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Gathering together is an act of worship Psalm 100:3 (NKJV) Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselve …
Proverbs 13:17b (TLB) Reliable communication permits progress What is communication? 1. Communication is the divine way 2. Communication helps connection 3. Communication is a process I. Listening is the priority in communication James 1:19 (GNT) Remember this, my dear friends! Everyone must be quic …
In Satan’s Setback, God’s Setup, we’re reminded that what the enemy means for harm, God masterfully uses for His glory and our good. Through trials, delays, and opposition, the sovereign hand of God is always at work—turning every attack into an opportunity for victory, growth, and Gospel advancement.
Philippians 1:3 (NIV) I thank my God every time I remember you. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Memories are fragile Deuteronomy 4:9 (NCV) But be careful! Watch out and don’t forget the things you have seen. Don’t forget them as long as you live, but teach them to your children and grandchildren. 1. Forget …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Prepare for a fight 1. Acknowledge the real battle Ephesians 6:12 (NLV) Our fight is not with people. It is against the leaders and the powers and the spirits of darkness in this world. It is against the demon world that works in the heavens. James 4:1 (NCV) Do you know w …
To the chief musician. A Psalm of the sons of Torah. A song for Alamoth. Psalm 46:1 (NKJV) God is our refuge and Strength. A very present help in trouble. I. Remember, God is your refuge 1. Think about His strength 2. Trust in His help Psalm 46:2-3 (NKJV) Therefore we will not fear, Even though the …
Proverbs 22:1a (NIV) A good name is more desirable than great riches I. Our Given Names 1) We want them to be remembered 2) They carry meaning 3) They carry reputation 4) They reflect the character or destiny of that person II. Names of God 1) Omnipotent Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV) 17 “Ah, Sovereign Lord, …
Series: After the Fairy Tale Fades Sermon: Designed Different I. God designed human beings to be different Genesis 1:27 (NKJV) So God created man. . . male and female He created them. 1. We are different in a myriad of ways 1) Gender differences 2) Talent differences 3) Personality differences 2. We …
Hebrews 9:27 (NKJV) And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment Revelation 20:14b (NKJV) . . . This is the second death. I. The case for judgment 1. God’s character 1) God is holy 2) God’s holiness requires holy behavior 3) Unholy behavior must be judged Psalm 89:14a (KJV …
Series: After the Fairy Tale Fades Sermon: The Real Deal Romans 12:9 (KJV) Let love be without dissimulation Romans 12:9 (NKJV) Let love be without hypocrisy Romans 12:9 (NIV) Love must be sincere Romans 12:9 (ESV) Let love be genuine (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Genuine love comes from God 1. God is …
I. What is prophecy? Prophecy is history written in advance (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Why do we study prophecy? 1. 28% of the Bible is prophecy 2. Prophecy helps us understand God’s plan 3. Prophecy convinces us that God is real 4. Prophecy motivates us to evangelize 5. Prophecy offers hope in ho …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The Authority of the King Psalm 24:1 (NKJV) The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein. 1. He owns everything Psalm 24:2 (NKJV) For He has founded it upon the seas, And established it upon the waters. 2. He created everything (MUL …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Palm Branches 1. Remind us that Jesus is King 2. Remind us that Jesus is God (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. The Towel 1. Reminds us of Jesus’ attitude 2. Reminds us of our calling to serve (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) III. The Cross 1. Reminds us of the cost of our redemption 2 …
I. The Unshakeable Hope In Jesus, we have a hope that is alive, anchored, and absolutely unshakable. “In Scripture, the phrase ‘fall asleep’ refers to believers who have died. It’s a metaphor that reminds us death is not final—it’s temporary. While the body rests in the grave, awaiting resurrection, …
John 21:1, 4 (NKJV) After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Jesus shows up 1. …
As disciples of Jesus who build our lives upon the eternal word of God, we have access to the foundational truth of divine healing for our mortal bodies.
Luke 15:1-2 (NKJV) Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And the Pharisees and scribes complained, saying, “This Man receives sinners and eats with them (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Feel God’s Passion 1. Jesus sees people while the pharisees see problems 1) Jesus i …
Ephesians 4:1 (NKJV) I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, I. Everyone is called to ministry 1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV) As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Ephesi …
Luke 5:1-3 (NKJV) So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3 Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and as …
I. The Church is Called to GO! Jesus’ first word in the Great Commission is “Go”, not sit, wait, or stay safe. Before the cross, the mission was to the lost sheep of Israel. After the cross, the mission expanded to all nations. The church isn’t a monument—it’s a movement! Why Don’t People GO? Fear o …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Jesus was born to fish Luke 19:10 (NKJV) for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” 1. Fishing was Jesus mission 2. Fishing was Jesus passion 1) His bait was his life 2) His plan was to catch and release (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) II. Jesus tu …
1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (NKJV) Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. Sanctification is a gif …
Acts 2:41-42, 47 (CEB) Those who accepted Peter’s message were baptized. God brought about three thousand people into the community on that day. The believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, to the community, to their shared meals, and to their prayers. . . The Lord added daily to the …
I. Why does “speaking in tongues” get a bad wrap by some in the Christian community? 1. Historically tongues has been marginalized 1) The initial outpouring was ridiculed and mocked 2) Mainstream Christianity first rejected the Pentecostal movement. 3) Today, the terms pentecostal and “speaking in t …
(MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God has invited you to experience fellowship at his table Luke 22:14-15 (NLT) When the time came, Jesus and the apostles sat down together at the table. Jesus said, I have been very eager to eat this Passover meal with you before my suffering begins 1. Table of friendship 1) …
Series: Bedrock #7 Sermon: Baptism in the Holy Spirit Scripture: Acts 1:1-8 (NKJV) Date: March 5, 2025 The book of Acts is a sequel Acts 1:1 (NKJV) The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach. 1. Luke is the 1st book and is about the life of Jesus 1) The act …
Pastor Derrel Strickland was a good shepherd and we honor him today.
Series: Bedrock #6 Sermon: The Ordinances Sacrament vs. Ordinance 1. Where did we get these terms? 2. What is the purpose of a sacrament or ordinance? 1) To signify divine grace 2) To effect divine grace 3. How do these Christian practices differ? (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Water Baptism 1. Water bapt …
Tip: Click the “Reveal Blanks” button at the top, right corner of this note to reveal all of the blanks in this outline. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) God goes to great lengths to get our attention Acts 8:26-28 (NKJV) Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise and go toward the south along …
Tip: Click the “Reveal Blanks” button at the top, right corner of this note to reveal all of the blanks in this outline. Introduction – Salvation is one of the four CORE beliefs of the Assemblies of God. Understanding John 3:16 The four sections of John 3:16: 1. Design – God’s plan for saving sinner …
1 Corinthians 12:1 (NKJV) – Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant Why did Paul write 1 Corinthians? 1 Corinthians 1:7 (NKJV) so that you come short in no gift 1. The Problems at Corinth 1) Division in the church 2) Drift away from the gospel 3) Disorder in church …
Psalm 8:3-4 (NKJV) When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him? The back story of humanity 1. Where did I come from? 1) The primordial soup 2) The purposeful God …
Tip: Click the “Reveal Blanks” button at the top, right corner of this note to reveal all of the blanks in this outline. Speaker: Pastor Tom Van Kempen 1 Corinthians 12:31 (NKJV) But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) Love is confusing …
Tip: Click the “Reveal Blanks” button at the top, right corner of this note to reveal all of the blanks in this outline. Speaker: Pastor Tom Van Kempen John 1:1 (NKJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. The unique person descri …
The Steps of the Joyful Journey of 2025 Speaker: Dr. James O. Davis Philippians 4:4-9 (NASB) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving le …
Speaker: Pastor Tom Van Kempen Romans 1:20 (NKJV) For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, God speaks through nature 1. Take a clear look 2. Use yo …
by: Pastor Tom Van Kempen (MULTILINE REVEAL SMALL) I. I dream of a church that values the presence of God Exodus 33:15 (NKJV) Then he(Moses) said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (NKJV) Do not quench the Spirit. Acts 2:43 (NKJV) Then f …
Tip: Click the “Reveal Blanks” button at the top, right corner of this note to reveal all of the blanks in this outline. Series: Bedrock #2 Sermon: The One True God Scripture: Various Date: January 22, 2025 How do we know that God is real? 1. God speaks Genesis 1:3 (NKJV) Then God Said . . . 2. God …
Sermon: I Have a Dream – Part 1 Scripture: Acts 2:40-42 (NKJV) Date: January 19, 2025 Speaker: Pastor Tom Van Kempen Acts 2:17 (NKJV) And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shal …
Tip: Click the “Reveal Blanks” button at the top, right corner of this note to reveal all of the blanks in this outline. Series: Bedrock #1 Sermon: Holy Scripture Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 (NKJV) Date: January 15, 2025 Matthew 7:24-25 (NKJV) “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, a …
Today’s message is a look at Joel’s prophecy that is quoted by Peter in Acts chapter 2. Peter links the prophecy to the day of Pentecost and claims that we are living in the “last days”. The message explores how we should act as an empowered church, and challenges us to have a unified vision to accomplish God’s purpose.
January 1st ushered in a new year. With the new year comes the opportunity for a fresh start and new beginnings. Are you ready? Today’s sermon will challenge us to open our eyes to the “New Things” God is doing. For many the natural tendency is to resist change. However, God promises that if you embrace his change he will bring the guidance you need, meet your needs, and give you satisfaction in the process.