Ashland Grace Church Sermons

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD" Psalm 33 We can trust God: 1. Because He is always true to His Word (vv.4-9) 2. Because He always does what He promises (vv.10-12) 3. Because He always wins (vv.13-17) 4. Because He is always for us (vv.18-19) Therefore, we will sing for joy! (vv.1-3) Therefore, we will trust in hope! (vv.20-22)

“Get to the Rock!” Psalm 71 1. Where is the Rock? “…for you are my rock.” (vs. 3) Psalm 27:1; 46:1-3 2. Why do we need the Rock? “Be to me a rock of refuge…” (vs. 3) Isaiah 41:10 3. When do we need the Rock? “Be to me a rock…to which I may continually come.” (vs. 3) Psalm 90:14-15; 121:7-8 Isaiah 26:3-4 4. Who has been to the Rock? “Be to me a rock of refuge…” (vs. 3)

"Unless the Lord Builds the House Psalm 127 How to have a life of purpose and peace: 1. Work in complete dependence on the Lord 2. Rest with complete trust in the Lord 3. Parent with complete gratitude to the Lord 4. Live as one completely loved by the Lord

"The Global Song of Redemption" Psalm 98 1. Worship because the Lord reveals salvation for the nations - vs. 1-3a 2. Worship in response to the nations receiving the gift of salvation - vs. 3b-6 3. Worship because the righteous King is coming! vs. 7-9 - Revelation 21:26

"Worship in the Waiting" Psalm 40 "Waiting on God is living on what I know to be true about God when I don't know what's true about my life." - Mark Vroegop What do I know is true about God? God cares for me (vv. 1, 5, 7) God rescues me (vv. 2, 6-8) God loves me (vv.10-11) God satisfies me (v.16) God helps me (v.17)

"Praying When Evil is Powerful" Psalm 52 Four Reasons to Turn to God 1 2 3 4 Six Effects on My Prayer Life 1 2 3 4 5 6

"The Psalm of the Cross" Psalm 22 Remember that Jesus can sympathize with your suffering Remember that God has a plan for your suffering Remember God's past faithfulness and goodness to you Remember how the story ends for those in Christ

"Kiss the Son" Psalm 2 The Nations Rage The Lord Responds The King Reigns The Only Refuge

"Held Together by Jesus" Colossians 1:15-23 Main point: In  everything , Jesus deserves first place!   1. Jesus is Savior - so you can let go of your shame 2. Jesus is Sustainer - so you can surrender control 3. Jesus is Strong - so you can rest in him 4. Jesus is Supreme - so you can live for him

"O death, where is your victory?" 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Death destroys everything Jesus destroys death Christian, death will not destroy you Therefore...

"Resurrection Bodies?!?" 1 Corinthians 15:35-49 1. God is the giver of bodies . (vs. 38,45) Genesis 1:26-27; 2:7 Psalm 139:13-17 Revelation 20:11-15 2. Resurrected bodies are radically different but distinctly recognizable . (vs. 35-37, 39-49) --Philippians 3:20-21 1John 3:2 …Are you waiting eagerly for your “forever body”? -Processing suffering . 2Corinthians 4:16-5:5 -Pursuing pleasure...

"Jesus Shall Reign"  1 Corinthians 15:20-34 Jesus is making all things new Because Jesus is making all things new, I will live differently today

"An Empty Tomb, or an Empty Life?" 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Because Christ is raised, we will be raised with him (vv.12-16) Because Christ is raised, our labor is not in vain (vv.14-15) Because Christ is raised, our sins are forgiven (vv.17-18) Because Christ is raised, our hope springs eternal (v.19)

"The Duet of Love" Song of Songs 6:4-8:4 Overwhelming beauty Overwhelming desire Overwhelming love

"Marriage in the Real World" Song of Songs 5:2-6:3 "The course of true love never did run smooth" How will you respond to Jesus this week? What will you remember about Jesus this week?

"The Pleasures of Paradise" Song of Songs 4:1-5:1 The beauty of the bride and the invitation to intimacy Sex is not nothing, so honor God with your body Sex is not everything, so honor God with your loves

"Goodbye to Goodbyes" Song of Songs 3:1-11 1. We glorify God by seeking after Jesus 2. We glorify God by longing for Jesus 3. We will glorify God by welcoming Jesus

"For I am His, and He is Mine "Song of Songs 2:8-17 1. An invitation to love 2. An invitation to protect 3. An invitation to belong

"His banner over me was love" Song of Songs 1:5-2:7 1. Love praises 2. Love provides 3. Love protects 4. Love points

"Love of Every Love the Best!"  Song of Songs 1:1-4 Introducing Song of Songs Passionately desiring love is a  good  thing Jesus's love is the  best  thing How is His the "love of every love the best"? 1. His love is the most perfect of loves 2. His love is the most underserved of loves 3. His love is the most sacrificial of loves 4. His love is the most joyous of loves 5....

"Remember to Remember" 2 Peter 1:12-15 “The Second Forgetting”… Remembering well … 1. Remember…Who God is. Isaiah 46:3-5, 8-10 2. Remember…What God Promises . Psalm 103:2 Lamentations 3:17-26 3. Remember…God Never Forgets . Isaiah 49:14-16

"Living as God's People" Hebrews 10:19-25 FAITH: Let us draw near to God in faith (v.22) HOPE: Let us hold fast our hope (v.23) LOVE: Let us encourage each other in love (vv.24) ... by gathering together! (v.25)

"Our Good and Generous Father" Matthew 7:7-11 1. ASK: God commands us to pray 2. ANSWER: God answers prayer 3. ABUNDANCE: God loves being abundantly generous to us

"Delighting in God's Word" Psalm 19 Three Rewards of Reading Scripture: 1. The Bible gives life 2. The Bible gives wisdom 3. The Bible gives joy Three Responses to Better Value Scripture: 1. Prioritize the Bible 2. Ponder the Bible 3. Pray the Bible

Be still... and know that I am God!