Sunday Sermons

To be a light, we must be: 1) A Brother 2) A Worker 3) A Soldier See Ephesians 6:11-13 4) A Messenger 5) A Minister See Philippians 4:18 6) A True Disciple

See also: 1 Samuel 15:22 Christ-Fearing Obedience (v. 12) See also: Ephesians 2:8-10 Christ-Aided Obedience (v. 13) See also: Romans 12:1-2 Christ-Glorifying Obedience (v. 14-16) Christlike Obedience (v. 17-18) Big Idea: Our obedience leads to our joy and God’s glory!

Pastor Brock Graham from Redeemer Bible Church in Greenwood, IN, joins The Rock to bring the message on Philippians 2:1-11. 1) Jesus followers are to be defined by a one-mind unity (v. 1-2). SELFISH AMBITION: Striving to exclusively advance yourself. CONCEIT: Arrogant pride that seeks your own elevation, glory, and honor. 2) Humility is the mortar that holds unity together (v. 3-4). 3) Jesus is th...

No matter what the circumstances are... The Gospel is Unstoppable (v. 12-18) The Witness is Unfazed (v. 19-21) The Joy is Unaffected (v. 22-26) The Faith is Unwavering (v. 27-30) No matter the circumstances, nothing can steal the joy we get through our faith in the Gospel!

Where is Paul Finding Joy? - In Gospel Partnership (v. 5) - In Good Works (v. 6) - In Fellowship with the Body (v. 7-8) - In Sanctification for Glorification (v. 9-11) BIG IDEA: Even in the worst of situations we can experience joy through a life lived with, in, and for Jesus and His glory.

The Word of God is Profitable for… TEACHING: Knowing the Truth REPROOF: Comparing the truth to our lives CORRECTION: Adjusting our path back to truth TRAINING IN RIGHTEOUSNESS: Continually growing stronger in the truth EQUIPPING FOR EVERY GOOD WORK: Glorifying Jesus in everything we do BIG IDEA: Knowing and being obedient to God’s Word leads to a life that glorifies Him!

Don’t Be Anxious About… 1) Your Life (v. 25a) 2) What Goes In Your Body (v. 25b) 3) What Goes On Your Body (v. 25c) The Cure For Worry (v.33-34) See also: Philippians 4:11-12 & Philippians 4:19 BIG IDEA: Before all things and in all things… seek Jesus.

WHAT IS FASTING? Types of Fasting: - Partial - abstaining from certain foods or drinks - Regular - abstaining from just food and drinks except water - Total - Zero food or drink, even water WHY FAST? - Mourning - Repentance - Lament - Victory - Protection - Will HOW NOT TO FAST (v. 16) To be seen by men. HOW TO FAST (v. 17-18) Only to be seen by the Lord. BIG IDEA: The motivation to fast should on...

Who is Your Audience? - Man? (v. 5) - God? (v. 6) What is Your Content? - Man-Glorifying (v. 7-8) - God-Glorifying (v. 9-13) Lord’s Prayer Worship > (v. 9-10) Will > (v. 11-13) BIG IDEA: We are to pray in worship to the Lord for His will and His glory.

AND WHEN YOU GIVE… - Give without Hypocrisy (v. 1-2a) - Give without Announcement (v. 2b) - Give without Hesitation (v. 3-4) - Give for God’s Glory (v. 19-21) - Give in Willingness to the Lord (v. 22-24) BIG IDEA: God calls His people to give willingly out of trust and obedience to Him for His glory alone.

The Dwelling Place of the Lord - The Tabernacle (Exodus 40) - The Christ (Hebrews 9) - The Church (1 Peter 2) BIG IDEA: The fulfillment of God’s presence is no longer dependent upon our obedience but only on His finished work on the cross.

The need of God's people in Exodus 33… - To talk with Him (v. 7-11) - To walk with Him (v. 12-13) - To be led by Him (v. 14-17) - To see Him (v.18-23) God’s people need God’s presence. Immanuel = God with us JESUS IS IMMANUEL! - Jesus is God (John 1:1-13) - God is among us (John 1:14-18)

When we have fallen into idolatry… 1) We Need a Mediator (v. 11-14) 2) We Need Repentance (v. 15-29) 3) We Need Atonement (v. 30-35) We need a Savior!

An idol is anything more important to you than God. Anything that absorbs your heart and imagination more than God. Anything you seek to give you what only God can give. Anything that is so central and essential to your life, that should lose it, your life would feel hardly worth living. Tim Keller We fall into idolatry when… - We fail to trust in the Lord. (v. 1a) - We place our faith where it do...

Big Idea: A priest is a mediator between a holy God, and his covenant people. We see two things… 1) The Priestly Role v. 1 2) ‌The Priestly Attire v. 4 The Priestly Role Role Priest Fulfill (OT Priest, Jesus, The Church): 1) Serve in Gods Presence. 2) ‌Guard Gods house. 3) ‌Offer sacrifices. 4) ‌Teach the Covenants to Gods people. 5) ‌Intercede for the People. The Priestly Attire Purpose of these...

ELEMENTS OF THE DWELLING PLACE - The Ark of the Covenant (25:10-22) - The Table of Bread (25:23-30) - The Lamp of Light (25:31-40, 27:20-21) - The Tabernacle of God (26:1-37) - The Altar of Sacrifice (27:1-8) - The Altar of Incense (30:1-10) - The Basin of Cleansing (30:17-21) IT ALL POINTS TO JESUS - Jesus is the Ultimate Sacrifice - Jesus has Washed Us Clean - Jesus is the Tabernacle - Jesus is...

Exodus 21-23 The 10 Commandments applied to every aspect of life… - Laws about worship - Laws about servants - Laws on personal behavior - Laws on restitution - Laws on Sabbath, festivals, and feasts - Laws on holiness - Laws on social justice OLD COVENANT - Hear the Word of the Lord (v. 1-3a) - Respond in obedience (v. 3b-4) - Be covered in the blood of the covenant (v. 5-8) - Communion with the...

Vertical Commands: 1. You shall have no other gods. 2. You shall not make a carved image. 3. You shall not take the name of God in vain. 4. You shall remember the Sabbath. Horizontal Commands: 5. You shall honor your father and mother. 6. You shall not murder. 7. You shall not commit adultery. 8. You shall not steal. 9. You shall not bear false witness. 10. You shall not covet.

Qualifications to Dwell Amongst the Lord: You must be: Obedient (v. 5-9) Sanctified (v. 10-15) Holy (v. 16-25) See also: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Hebrews 12:18-29 BIG IDEA: The holiness needed to dwell amongst the Lord was achieved for us by the shed blood of Jesus on the cross. 2 Corinthians 5:21

FAITHFUL 1. In Private (v. 1-12) 2. In Public (v. 13-27) AVAILABLE 1. The Reunion (v. 1-7) a. A family reunited b. A familiar opportunity 2. The Recall (v. 8-9) a. Moses recognizes the Lord as the Hero b. Jethro rejoices at the work of the Lord 3. The Response (v. 10-12) a. His Heart is Moved (v. 10) b. His Head is Informed (v. 11) c. His Hands offer up Offerings and Sacrifices (v. 12) TEACHABLE 1...

1) The Reality of Fear (14:10-12) Psalm 34:4 2) The LORD's response (13:13-31) The LORD Reassures (v.13-18) The LORD Stands Between (v. 19) The LORD Lights the Way (v. 20) See also: Genesis 1:4 & John 1:5 The LORD Delivers (v. 21-22) The LORD Destroys the Enemy (v. 26-30) The LORD is Glorified (v. 14:31-15:21) BIG IDEA: The only fear a Christ follower should have is fear of the LORD.

How Do I Respond to That? - God Demands a Response (v. 1-2) - Response in Sanctification (v. 3-10) See also: 1 Corinthians 5:8 - The leaven represents sin. 1 John 1:8-9 - We all have sin within us. 2 Corinthians 5:21 - Response in Discipleship (v. 11-16) - Response in Worship (v. 17-22)

5 Gospel Pictures of the Passover 1. God is in complete control of everything. (v. 1) Colossians 1:16-17 2. One Lamb would suffer for the many. (v. 2-4) Isaiah 53:1-5 3. A pure and spotless lamb was to be slain. (v. 5) John 1:29 1 Peter 1:19 4. Captives are delivered by the shedding of blood. (v. 6-7) Ephesians 2:1-6 5. Faith results in obedience. (v. 8-11) 2 Gospel Responses of the Passover 1. Go...

The Plagues 1) The Nile 2) Frogs 3) Gnats/Lice 4) Flies 5) Livestock 6) Boils 7) Hail Storm 8) Locusts 9) Darkness BIG IDEA: There is only one LORD of all...I AM. WHO DO YOU WORSHIP???