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Psalm 103: 1-22 1.  We Bless the Lord because He is a God of Countless Benefits A. Look at all the action verbs in the first seven verses:1. Forgives and heals2. Redeems and crowns3. Satisfies and renews4. Works and revealsB. Above all else, our God is knowable1. He desires a relationship with us2.   He is a God of Grace A.In verse 8, David quotes directly from Exodus 341. God is gracious, compass...

Psalm 127:1-5 1.  Who is Building your House? A) The conditional clauses we see in verse 1 emphasize the futility of human effort without God B) Whether we are building a house, or protecting a city, we must be following God’s will in every effort C) If Jesus is not our foundation, we will have a life of anxiety instead of joy and rest 2.   Are Our Children Arrows or Jewelry? A) The next generatio...

Psalm 84:1-12 1.  We Worship God because He is our Sanctuary A) We should yearn for God in a way that can only be satisfied by communion with Him B) Just as the psalmist is drawn to the temple, so we are called to worship God collectively B1) There is strength in unity, when a church gathers together as one 2. We Worship God because He is our Strength A) Even when we walk through the valley of tea...

Equipping and Empowering | Dr. Zach Crook Psalm 78:1-8 1.  We Can’t Hide the Truth A) We can’t lose sight of the main thing – the gospel! B) Asaph shares the history of Israel and tells us about some great mysteriesB1) The first mystery is why did Israel not trust and obey God? B2) The second is how can God be so gracious?! 2.   God Has Given Us a Testimony and a Law A) If God hadn’t spoken, we wo...

Psalm 73:1-17; 24-26 Truth #1: Our envy leads us away from God (v.3-14) Truth #2: Our hope comes from God (v.15-20) "If you are a believer, no matter how bad this world gets, it's as close to hell as you'll ever be because heaven is your home. The reality is that if you do not know Jesus, if you have not accepted Him as Lord of your life, no matter how this world gets, if you do not know Jesus, it...

Psalm 71:1-24 1. We have Confidence because of God’s Faithfulness A) While David is approaching the end of his life, he is able to recount how faithful God has been for his entire life! B) There is so much we can learn from our senior saints who have been faithful to God for decades! B1) We need wisdom from our older generations and we should value them 2. A Hopeful Prayer A) David knows what othe...

Our Fortress | Dr. Zach CrookPsalm 46:1-11 1. God is our Refuge in Natural Troubles A) Because we live in a broken world, creation is groaning and there will be issuesB) It’s more than that, Psalm 46 is eschatological in nature and is talking about the natural disasters that come before Christ returns to judge the worldC) Though there may be temporary issues, God has us eternally secured 2. God is...

1.  We Show God’s Heart for the Nations through SongA) We are called three times to sing to GodA1) Singing has been a way to worship God since the beginning of creation and will be something we do through all eternityB) Singing a new song is more than just being creative. It’s sharing about fresh experiences with God! C) Singing is a great way to point others to God 2.   We Show God’s Heart for th...

1. Invest in Your Walk with the Lord A) There is no substitute for spending time with GodB) We need to cling to Him and allow Him to guide us 2. Invest in Your Work and Community A) In godly living, the judgment of God on humankind’s work (Genesis 3:17-19) is alleviated in that labor is truly blessed by God. A1) Work will be hard, but it can be a blessing B) We are blessed by God to impact our Jer...

Psalm 42:1-11  We are ThirstyWe all long for something because we were made to craveWhen is the last time you have desperately sought God with all that you are? Without true sustenance, we realize how weak we really areIt’s Ok to LamentIn the midst of despair, pour out your heart to GodBe honest with your feelings! Have your tears ever been your food? - v. 3Have you ever felt forgotten? – v. 9Have...

What’s Really Stellar? Psalm 19:1-14 1.  God’s Glory is Seen in His Creation A.    The heavens are messengers that are declaring the glory of God! B.     Glory means weight, or significance. The incredible vastness and beauty of God’s creation should weigh on us! B1.    When is the last time you have gone outside, looked into space, and pondered how it all came to be? 2.   God’s Glory is Revealed...

How Long? | Dr. Zach CrookPsalm 13:1-6 1. In this Life, Pain is RealA. David is crying out in anguish to God!1. He feels abandoned and ignoredB. It’s ok to be honest with God…He knows what you are thinking, anyway! 2. How Will You Deal with Pain?  A. When you are in the midst of pain, where do you turn?1. Do we turn to God, or do we try to numb the pain ourselves? B. In order to make sure we are t...

Focused on the Right Things | Dr. Zach CrookPsalm 1:1-6 1. Focus on God’s WordA. Parallelism is the heart of Hebrew poetry1. He doesn’t walk, or stand, or sit2. We get the clear idea that we avoid sin! B. We find true satisfaction when our delight is in Scripture instead of sin! 2. Focus on Bearing Fruit  A. The metaphor of a tree is intentional1. In Proverbs 3:18, a tree is a metaphor for wisdomB...

What’s the Meaning of This? | Dr. Zach CrookDeuteronomy 6:20-25 1. We Admit we were once at RiskA. We show the next generation both authenticity and humility when we share that weneeded to be rescuedB. It must be known that it’s OK to not be OK! 2. We Share how God is our Rescuer A. Moses says four distinct things about God:1. He is our Deliverer2. He is omnipotent3. He is a Promise-Keeper4. He is...

He is Greater | Dr. Zach CrookJohn 3:22-30 1. God is Sovereign      A. John the Baptist was the last prophet and really a celebrity to the Jewish people            1. He humbled himself and pointed others to Jesus       B. John knew that any success he had was a gift from God       C. Understanding God’s sovereignty leads us to embrace humility 2. I am Not the Christ        A. The world doesn’t re...

How to Chase Away the Next Generation | Dr. Zach CrookDeuteronomy 6:16-19 How to Chase Away the Next Generation Deut. 6:16-19We Chase Away the Next Generation When: 1. We Don’t Trust God’s ProvisionA. Moses reminds the Israelites of their lack of trust in God in Exodus 171. The Israelites forgot about manna and wanted to go back to slavery2. Jesus was the rock in Exodus 17 and he is our provision...

Families that Worship Together, Grow Together | Dr. Zach CrookDeuteronomy 6:10-15 1. We Should Worship God Because of His GraceA. Moses starts by reminding the Israelites they are about to enter into a situation wherethey will get blessing that they don’t deservea. We are no different B. We have access to both common grace and saving graceC. Grace should motivate us 2. We Should Worship God Becaus...

#values #parenting #truth No More Outsourcing | Dr. Zach CrookDeuteronomy 6:1-9 1. Build A RelationshipA. Passing our values on to our children requires a healthy relationshipB. God’s model for teaching biblical truth to young people calls, not only for a constantprocess, but for a relational model as wellC. We need both quality time and quantity time 2. Be an Example A. We are being watchedB. The...

Easter / April 9th, 2022 / Dr. Zach Crook Remember | Dr. Zach CrookLuke 24:1-12 1. Remember God’s WordA. When God speaks, we should pay attentionB. His Word gives us everything we need for life and godlinessC. When our lives are disoriented, his promises should be our anchor 2. Remember God’s Works  A. Jesus didn’t just say it, he did itB. He lived a perfect life, willingly carried his cross, and...

Be a Bringer | Dr. Zach CrookMark 2:1-12 1. Build RelationshipsA. In the Ancient Near East, people with disabilities were considered second classCitizens1. And yet, they were friends with him anyway! B. Just walk across the room! 2. Go Above and Beyond to be a Bringer!  A. The men had a plan – get their friend to Jesus! B. The men persevered - These four men dug through 3-4 layers of the roof to t...

Standing Firm | Dr. Zach Crook1 Peter 5:1-14 1. Be an ExampleA. Peter challenges leaders to set an example to others1. Nearly all of us lead someone and are being watchedB. God gives us an incredible promise that we will receive a crown for our faithfulness 2. Trust is KeyA. One aspect of trust is the humility to submit1. We need to embrace the fact that waiting is normal2. We submit to God in eve...

1. Our Response to TrialsA. We shouldn’t be surprised by trialsB. Since God is sovereign, we rejoice1. Piper – “In great suffering on earth there is great support from heaven!”C. We are sharing the sufferings of ChristD. When we rejoice in trials, we show that we are future-focused! 2. We Suffer for Christ’s Sake, Not our Own  A. Peter actually says that there are right and wrong ways to suffer!1....

1. Be In the World, but not of ItA. We don’t need to withdraw from the world, nor be immersed in it- We are like a boat, which is made to be in the water, but not have water in it! B. Worldliness is being consumed by the moment; it’s exchanging God for his giftsC. We live for a different Kingdom! 2. The End is NearA. Peter reminds us of our need for UrgencyB. Do we truly believe that Christ’s retu...

1 Peter 3:8-22 contains instructions on how Christians should live and behave in difficult circumstances. Peter encourages believers to have unity, compassion, and humility towards one another, even when facing persecution or hardship. He also emphasizes the importance of submitting to authority and honoring those in leadership positions. Peter reminds believers that suffering for doing good is co...

1. Peter’s Wisdom for WivesA. Men and women are equal but have different roles- Submission is never forced! B. Don’t be defined by what you wear, but by your heart! C. Like Sarah, be willing to walk with your husband as you follow God’s call 2. Peter’s Wisdom for HusbandsA. Seek to understand and serve your wifeB. Honor and serve her!- Weaker? - not in terms of intelligence or capacity for leaders...