Tri-County Christian Center

“The Father Heart of God” – “God has something planned for you!” - 1 Samuel 8:19-22 The Lord Grants Israel’s Request * The bible is God’s personal reference. * God does not change from the Old Testament to the New Testament. * God’s was are always best. - 1 Samuel 9 Saul Chosen to Be King * 1 Samuel 9:6 But the servant replied, "Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and...

“Making America Good Again” – “Israel Demands a King” - Samuel's Warning Against Kings - 1 Samuel 8:9 Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do." - Three Things 1. God is still with those children that are not right with God right now. * God will use your life to speak to your children. * You are not responsible for their choices. 2...

“Redeeming the Past” – “Forgiveness vs. Redemption” – 1 Samuel 7 – Samuel Judges Israel * 1 Samuel 7:14 The towns from Ekron to Gath that the Philistines had captured from Israel were restored to her, and Israel delivered the neighboring territory from the power of the Philistines. And there was peace between Israel and the Amorites. - You can get buried by the things in your life. * Romans 4:7-8...

“What It Says” – “James 1:22 Hearing and Doing the Word” – James 1:22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. * Jesus in or life changes who we are. * Matthew 5:15-16 Salt and Light - What we hear is what we should do and it equals the testimony we have with those around us. * Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 1 B...

"Walking in the-Fear of the Lord" – “We need to honor God” – 1 Samuel 5:1-5 The Philistines and the Ark. - 1 Samuel 5:3 When the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, there was Dagon, fallen on his face on the ground before the ark of the LORD! They took Dagon and put him back in his place. * We can become so committed to believing something that no matter what is in front of us, we will not b...

“The Darkness Precedes the Dawn” – “Darkness Can Not Prevent the Dawn" – The Philistines Capture the Ark * Man’s idea, not God’s * They wanted the Ark of God not God himself. - 1 Samuel 4:3 When the soldiers returned to camp, the elders of Israel asked, "Why did the LORD bring defeat upon us today before the Philistines? Let us bring the ark of the LORD's covenant from Shiloh, so that it may go wi...

“Time is Up, Eli” – “The Lord Calls Samuel” – How do you know we are in God’s plan? - How do you know you are hearing from God? - 1 Samuel 3:7-8 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. The LORD called Samuel a third time, and Samuel got up and went to Eli and said, "Here I am; you called me." Then Eli realized that the LORD was calling the boy....

“Raising a Consequential Generation” – “Game On!” – Eli's Worthless Sons 1 Samuel 2:12 Eli's sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the LORD. - We need to have: Intentional Parenting, Involvement Parenting, and Intuitive Parenting * You are not responsible for your adult children’s choices. * It is our responsibility, not God’s, to do the right thing. * It is our responsibility, when we see...

“Look at What the Lord Has Done” – “1 Samuel Chapter 2 Hannah’s Prayer” – The greatest vindication you can have against your enemies is to see God do powerful things in your life. - Psalms 119:67-68 Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. - Samuel Given to the Lord - 1 Samuel 1:22 Hannah did not go. She said to h...

"Super Abundantly More!” – “This is not a Prosperity Message!” – God wants to give us so much more than gain. Invest in the Kingdom of God where you live. - 1 Samuel 1:1-21 The Birth of Samuel, the Hannah story. * With God, all things are possible. Mark 10:27 * Hannah stood up in her faith. - Faith is a Spiritual Gift 1Corinthians 12:1-11 * 1 Corinthians 12:9 to another faith by the same Spirit, t...

“In the Fullness of Time…God” – “God Sent Forth His Son" - Galatians 4:4-5 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons. * We will all be responsible before God for the choices we made. - Luke 1:5-6 Birth of John the Baptist Foretold. What does this teach us? * God determines when or th...

“The Drone of Bethlehem” – “Prepare your minds for action” – Jesus is worthy of our worship * Matthew 2:1-3 ..."Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him."... - Herod calls/inquires of the experts * Matthew 2:4 When he had called together all the people's chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked them where the Christ was to...

“Overcoming the News” – “A God Reset of Our Mind” – Fix your hope on what Christ has promised me and that never can be taken away from me. 1. Prepare your mind for action. 2. Be self-controlled 3. Our hope is in Christ Jesus. - God’s Everlasting Love * Romans 8:31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? * Romans 8:37 No, in all these things we are mor...

“This is How We Overcome the World – Prt3” – “Let’s Talk About Some Stuff” – Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 1 We need hope 2 We need the ability to overcome - Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the enc...

“The Cost of Discipleship Bonhoeffer - Part 2” – “What Following Christ Looks Like” – The Conference at Fano * Actions must follow what one believe, or else one could not claim to believe it. * The last words of his speech: “What are we waiting for? The time is late.” - What does “Deny Yourself” Mean? * Hebrews 11:39 These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been...

“Living Our Faith in Our Word – Part 1” – “What Bonhoeffer’s Life Illustrates” - May 1934 – “The Barmen Declaration” 1.UNITE THE LUTHERAN & REFORMED CHURCHES 2.TAKE A STAND - “CONFESSIONS OF FAITH” And STAND AGAINST THE REICH CHURCH THE “CONFESSING CHURCH” – 6,000 OF 18,000 - Faith without Action is dead * James 2:14-17 “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no de...

“Mercy Triumphs over Judgment” – “God expresses mercy even though we don’t deserve it.” – James 2 – Favoritism Forbidden, The Sin of Partiality - God is hearing the prayers of his people. There is reason to have hope. - * We need to seek God with all our heart. * We do not need to walk in fear. * We are here for a purpose, we need to be salt and light. - God wants us to follow Him regardless of wh...

“Always Pray & Don’t Give Up” – “Pray for former President Donald Trump” – Daniel's Prayer for His People * Daniel 9:4 I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed: "O Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with all who love him and obey his commands, - If My People Pray * 2 Chronicles 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek...

“This is How We Overcome the World – Prt1” – “Daniel and the Lions’ Den – Daniel 6:1-24” – We are not a Cruise Ship, we are a Battleship. - Theme Verse(s) * 1 John 5:3-4 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, (4) for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. * 1 John 4:4 You, dear children, a...

"Hope For Hard Times" Part7 - "Recap of the Series” – Romans 15:4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. - Theme Verse: Romans 15:13 NIV84 - “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”...

“Calling for Esther’s and Mordecai's” – “We need to petition God to Come!” - God is always able to make a way. Put our trust in God. Keep our eyes on Jesus! - Blot out the Memory * Exodus 17:14 Then the LORD said to Moses, "Write this on a scroll as something to be remembered and make sure that Joshua hears it, because I will completely blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven." * Deuterono...

“Election Sermon – 2024” – “Understand the Times and the Scriptures” – We are stewards of a unique treasure: The right to vote, speak up and stand for righteousness. * Everybody has a faith that guides what they decide to do. * Faith comes first then everything else follows. - Dr. David C. Gibbs, President of the Christian Law Association - “Long before the general population understood the threat...

“Hope For Hard “Hot” Times” Part6 – “Daniel 3 - Golden Image and the Fiery Furnace” – Daniel 3:17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. - But if He does not…” * Job 13:15 …yet will I hope in him… * Act 4:19-20 …Judge * For yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God… *Acts...

"Hope For Hard Times-Part5" - "1 Samuel 17 – David and Goliath” – Jesus’ Prayer – John 17:14-17 “I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. … Setting the Stage – 1 Samuel 16:12-13 …And the LORD said, "Arise, anoint him; for this is he."… Goliath - 1 Samuel 17:4-7 ...A champion named Goliath, who was from Gath, came out o...

“Hope For Hard Times” Part4 – “Trust does not need to see first” – RECAP of Ruth 1 * Elimelech, Naomi, 2 sons, Mahlon & Chilion – Bethlehem * Severe famine – head to land of Moab * Elimelech dies * Sons marry Moabite women – 10 yrs. & die too * 2 OUT OF 3 Widows – Naomi, Ruth [Orpah] * Famine Ends – Return to Bethlehem/Judah Naomi & Ruth - Trust does not need to see first - Proverbs 3:...