Lighthouse Community Church

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd. I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys 1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11) 2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4) 3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4) II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys 1. Weep, knowing that...

Key Idea: A right diagnosis of our hearts drives us in the right direction. “Nearly all the wisdom we possess, that is to say, true and sound wisdom, consists of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves.” – John Calvin

We avoid hypocrisy by living before an Audience of One. I. Hypocrisy: Seeking people’s praise through public performance (verses 1-2) A. Hypocrisy is dishonoring. B. Hypocrisy is dangerous. C. Hypocrisy is draining. II. Faithfulness: Living for an Audience of One (verses 3-4) A. Rest in our redemption. B. Look to the reward. Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

My hope in dark valleys is the presence of my Shepherd. I. The Darkness of the Valley (v.4a) — three truths for dark valleys 1. God is sovereign over all, including evil and suffering (Eph. 1:11) 2. God does not author evil (1 Jn. 1:5; Ps. 5:4) 3. God is with us when we face evil and suffering (Ps. 23:4) II. The Presence of the Shepherd (v.4b) — four responses in dark valleys 1. Weep, knowing that...

God withholds judgment against our sin to humble us and bring us to repentance. I. A Level Ground (vv. 1-5) II. A Longsuffering God (vv. 6-9) Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

We love faithfully, by faith. I. The fuel for hate A. We make love a transaction B. We justify our lack of love II. The fuel for love A. We see God's love as an example B. We experience God's love through faith Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

When Yahweh is my shepherd, I can rest in His care.

Respond to the wrongs you suffer and the needs you see with the generous mercy of Christ. I. Understand the destructive longing for vengeance II. Display the Savior's generous mercy A. The degrading slap B. The merciless lawsuit C. The forced mile D. The free gift Watch or listen to the full message: https://lighthousesouthbay.org

From Colossians 1:28-29, Pastor Brett Nakashima casts the biblical vision for Lighthouse Youth: youth ministry exists to proclaim Christ so that every student is presented mature in Him. It is a foundation for the year ahead, built on proclamation, equipping, and loving community. 1. A ministry of proclamation: holding out Christ from God’s Word, week in and week out. 2. Equipping students for a l...

Key idea: Jesus and His coming force a reckoning now, not only later.

Key Idea: The legacy worth leaving is helping the next generation love God Three ways we help the next generation love God:

Christian dating defined: A mutual commitment between a Christian man and woman to test their relationship for marriage. “How Do We Know If We’re Ready to Get Married?”

Key Idea: Singleness is a good gift with the grand goal of undivided devotion to God.

Key Idea: We love well by speaking truly and being true to our word. Two ways to speak truly and be true to our word:

Key Idea: Jesus calls us to be spiritually alert and ready for His return, promising reward for those who are and retribution for those who aren’t.

“Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?’” Matthew 27:45-46