Church at The Mill

It strengthens our resolve to appreciate… 1. The Diversity of His Generosity v.7 2. The Victory of His Generosity v.8 3. The Authority of His Generosity v.9-10a 4. The Sufficiency of His Generosity v.10b GO...Fully Supplied

Dr. Paul Chitwood Lostness is the world's greatest problem.  Lostness is an eternal problem.  Lostness is a universal problem. The gospel is the only solution.

According to Paul we are to be… 1. Convicted by a Common Goal v.1 2. Committed to the Common Good v.2-3    This is a two part commitment… Bearing Maintaining 3. Conscious of the Common Ground v.4-6 These 7 ones are the foundation of unity First Three: One Body  One Spirit  One Hope Next Three: One Lord One Faith One Baptism Final “One” – One God and Father Father, Who is Over All Christ, Who is Th...

Who doesn’t love a comeback story? In the end we see… 1. Job’s Revelation and Repentance v.1-6       Job confesses... 1.The Sovereignty of God is Over Him v.2 2.The Wisdom of God is Above Him v.3 3.The Greatness of God is Before Him v.4-6 4.The Sorrow over his sin Within Him v.6 The book of Job teaches: “I am God, I care deeply, and I want you to trust me even when you don’t understand.” 2. Job’s...

Job is living between faith and suffering In the midst of suffering, believers must remember… 1. God’s wisdom is beyond questioning Job 38:1-40:5  2. God’s justice is beyond doubting Job 40:6-14 3. God’s authority is beyond challenging Job 40:15-41:34 Job can't handle behemoth or leviathan If Job cannot handle creatures, he is no match for the creator God doesn’t owe you an explanation. 3 Response...

Ever get some good advice? There are times in our lives at crucial moments when God sends a person to speak with clarity and conviction. The number 5 is a helpful way to learn from what God said through Elihu. Five reasons to receive Elihu’s rebuke. 1. The Arrangement of His Words   He’s last  2. The Amount of His Words  3. The Absence of Job’s Words  - Job offers no response or argument to Elihu....

God’s people need wisdom and understanding True Wisdom and Understanding… 1. Is NOT Found in the Ability of Man within Creation v.1-22    Wisdom and understanding cannot be… Forged v.1-11 Financed v.12-13, 15-19 Found v.14, 20-22 2. Is Found in the Humility of Man before the Creator v.23-28 God is the source of wisdom We pursue wisdom and understanding in two ways… 1. Fearing the Lord 2. Turning f...

“Ten percent of life is what happens to us, and ninety percent is how we react to it.” -Chuck Swindoll   With his back against the wall... 1. He Defends His Distress 6:1-13 2. He is Disappointed in His Detractors 6:14-30      - Job feels... Abandoned Accused An Appeal 3. He is Disillusioned by His Days and His Death 7:1-10 4. He Desires to be Distant and Disregarded 7:11-19           - Job says: ...

Job forces a third category of suffering in our theology Consequence of sin To draw us to faith, grow us But what about Job? To be fair, Job’s three friends came to him in his greatest time of need. Their advice comes in 3 Rounds: Round 1: Job, you have to be the source! Round 2: Job, you have to be stupid! Round 3: Job, you have the solution! Remember… Hurting in the Lord is not simple Waiting on...

We prepare for all kinds of experiences in life. But have you considered preparing for pain? A lament is a passionate expression of deep grief, sadness, or regret. It can be a spoken complaint, a feeling of sorrow over a loss, or a formal song, poem, or piece of music written to mourn someone who has died. It functions as both a noun (an expression of sorrow) and a verb (to mourn or regret deeply)...

Who is Job? Notice… 1.The Place of Job v.1a 2.The Person of Job v.1b 3.The Piety of Job v.1c, 5 Blameless and Upright Feared God Turned away from evil 4. The Prosperity of Job v. 2-4 We see at least four kinds of suffering in Job’s life. 1. Sovereign Suffering 1:6-12, 2:1-8 2. Sanctified Suffering 1:13-20, 2:9-10a 3. Sinless Suffering 1:21-22, 2:10b 4. Shared Suffering 2:11-13 In Job we see Jesus!

1. We should follow our Shepherd. (v.1-4) He leads us to pastures of rest. (v.1-2) He leads us in paths of righteousness. (v.3) He leads us with peaceful reassurance. (v.4) 2. We should fellowship with our King. (v.5-6) He shields us from harm. (v.5) He showers us with honor. (v.5) He satisfies us with hope. (v.6)

LIFE IS EXHAUSTING! EXHAUSTION MAKES US VULNERABLE FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real GOD’S REST GIVES YOU THE ESSENTIAL STRENGTH FOR GOD’S JOURNEY WE NEED… the STRENGTH that comes from God’s REST  and the DIRECTION that comes from God’s PRESENCE God has created our bodies to function at the highest and best levels when they are well-rested and regularly rested. God desires an unbroken, daily, p...

How do you keep your mind at rest? 1. Resolve Conflict -Philippians 4:2-3 -Philippians 4:4-5 2. Release Burdens -Philippians 4:6-7 3. Rewire Your Thoughts -Philippians 4:8-9  

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. - 2 Thessalonians 3:16   1. God’s Peace is Divine  2. God’s Peace is Designated  3. God’s Peace is Definite  

Three Questions... 1. What? I’m Commanded to Rest? v.8-10a 2. How am I Commanded to Rest? v.9-10 How do I rest? Rest Reflect Respond   3. Why am I Commanded to Rest? v.11 - Your calendar and your bank statement reveals what your priorities are. - Do the rhythms of your life display a love for God? What can you change in your schedule to intentionally take time to rest with God? What do you need to...

Our founders believed… We are created in God’s image We are inherently sinful God is the source of morality Religious liberty is a God-given right As Dual Citizens... 1. Our Conduct is to be Submission through Faith v.13-14          How far do we submit?  We submit up until submission means directly                 and knowingly disobeying God. 2. Our Criticism is to be Silenced through Faithfulne...

Are you stronger because of us? Are we stronger because of you?   They Were... 1. Committed to the Priorities of God for His Church v.42  2. Conscious of the Presence of God in  His Church v.43  3. Connected in the Purposes of God for His Church v.44  4. Caring for the People of God in His Church v.45 5. Consistent in the Practices of God for His Church v.46 6. Carrying out the Praise of God in th...

Problem Solved: Romans 5:12-21 Your Greatest Problem... I. Was Caused by The First Adam Disobedience (v19-20) Death (v12-14) Damnation (v16, 18) II. Was Conquered by The Second Adam Righteous Standing (v.16-19) Righteous Living (v.17, 21b) Righteous Dying (v.21c)  

The Christian doctrine of humanity sees the human person as made in God’s image, either a man or a woman by God’s making, fallen through Adam’s historical sin, formed for vocation unto God, and redeemable in and through the God-man, Jesus Christ. -The Gospel Coalition Three life changing questions… 1.How did God make you? v.26          God made you with...               1.Divine Dignity          ...

The gospel teaches you CANNOT follow Christ alone.  Thankfully, the gospel also teaches you WILL NOT follow Christ alone. To understand and appreciate the Holy Spirit two words emerge: Relationship and Role  1. His Relationship to Us 14:15-17                    A.His relationship is… Promised 14:16a Permanent 14:16b  Personal 14:17c 2. His Relationship to the World 14:17b 3. His Role in the World...

Who He Is... 1. He is The Lord v. 15 Notice His Divinity v. 15a His Supremacy v. 15b 2. He is The Life of His Creation v. 16-17 See His Power v. 16 See His Precedence v. 17a See His Preservation v. 17b 3. He is The Leader of His Church           Why is He the focus of the church?  Because of..           1.The Position He Holds v.18b           2.The Preeminence He Has v.18b           3.The Person H...

I. The Care of the Father (15:11-13) 1. He is present. 2. He is protector. 3. He is provider.   II. The Compassion of the Father (15:14-20) III. The Celebration of the Father (15:21-24) IV. The Call of the Father (15:25-32)   How should we live knowing that the Father still runs? Repent quickly — Don’t wait to “clean up.” The Father runs to meet you. Receive grace fully — Stop trying to earn what...

Doctrine matters because… We love God. Belief shapes behavior. It informs our worldview. We need to be equipped to explain what we believe and why we believe it. This doctrine calls for… 1. Defining the Trinity The Trinity Defined… There is one God The Father is God The Son is God The Holy Spirit is God 2. Defending the Trinity If Jesus isn’t God, His death did not atone for your sins. If Jesus is...