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The inherent danger in being the chosen people of God is that we begin to believe that we are chosen because of something good in us. We may start to think there is something inherently better in us than others, and that we were chosen by God for a reason found in us. This kind of pride and self-righteousness is not only offensive to God and others, but it robs us of the joys of knowing God’s love...

The Great Commission is as binding and relevant for Christians today as it was for the believers in early church to whom it was addressed. Yet it remains unfulfilled. We need to understand why this is and get the church back on track towards its completion. Notes: What prevents us from fulfilling the Great Commission? - De facto universalism - Lack of confidence in Christ’s authority - Disbelief i...

The only place harder for God’s people to spiritually flourish than the land of wilderness, is the land of plenty. Join us to discover how the lessons God teaches us in the wilderness can help us to thrive in the land of plenty. Sermon Outline: I. Learn the Lessons of the Wilderness 1. God leads us in the wilderness to humble us 2. God disciplines us in the wilderness because he loves us II. Apply...

The grace God gives us is to ignite our hearts in the passionate pursuit of holiness. Are you passionately pursuing holiness today? Sermon Outline: I. God’s Covenant People Must Passionately Pursue Holiness Because of What Sin Does II. God’s Covenant People Must Passionately Pursue Holiness Because of Who We Are III. God’s Covenant People Must Passionately Pursue Holiness Because of Who God Is Ser...

For many of us, there is nothing we desire more than to pass on our faith to our children and grandchildren. But how can we do that effectively? Join us to find out! Sermon Outline: I. We Must Cause the Question 1. They have to see us conspicuously living out our faith 2. They have to see us II. We Must Tell the Story Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. When you think about the last day of your life (...

Amid the busyness and distraction of the everyday things of life, we can forget the things that are most important. As we learn to live as God’s covenant people, here are three things we don’t want to forget. Sermon Outline: I. Don’t Forget: God’s Commandments are For Our Good. 1. God Gave the Commandments to Instill Reverence. 2. God Gave the Commandments to Enrich Life. II. Don’t Forget: God Cal...

Emanuel’s consolation is the final message of our Advent series. Have you been waiting on God to do something? Are you anxious, fearful, or lonely? Is it possible you are looking to the wrong things to console you? What should we expect from God? Join us as we open the word to discover how the coming of Christ answers these questions and more. Discussion questions: 1.What is Luke trying to tell us...

For centuries people anticipated Emmanual, and for centuries, people have reflected on him. “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14. Those words were fulfilled in the birth of Christ. And he was understood to be “Immanuel,” which means, “God with us.” Our Savior is born. But who do you say he is? Your answer to that changes everything.

I. ABOUNDING JOY IN OBEDIENCE II. Joy flows when people recognize Jesus is the Christ III. Responding out of Joy in Worship The advent season is a time of anticipation. Children often anticipate the gifts they will receive sometimes staying up really late and waking up really early in excitement. This spirt of anticipation is similar to what Mary experienced after hearing from the angel. She excit...

The problems of humanity cannot be fixed by humanity. We need a hero from the outside to fix what we have irreparably broken. In this message, we will find out how God does for us what we could not do for ourselves. Sermon Outline: I. Our Salvation Begins with God’s Favor. II. Our Salvation is Secured by God’s Promise. III. Our Salvation is Accomplished by God’s Power. Sermon Discussion Questions:...

The birth of John the Baptist was an occasion of great joy and anticipation. His call for repentance seeded the ground for the hopeful message of the Gospel. Zechariah’s prophecy concerning his son’s ministry constitutes perhaps the most complete and helpful guide to the nature of salvation in all of Scripture. The Nature of Salvation 1. What we are saved from … 2. What we are saved by… 3. What we...

Jesus Christ had a forerunner, a herald of hope and warning - John the Baptist. Though his career was God-ordained and unique, we too are Christ’s messengers in the midst of a corrupt and apathetic generation, ‘preparing the way of the Lord,’ calling the lost to repentance and faith. Sermon Outline: I. John’s miraculous birth will demonstrate the power and initiative of God to bring into the world...

To our modern ears, the “fear of the LORD” sounds like a crusty relic of a bygone era. And yet, in this week’s message we will see why that fear is so important in the daily life of a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Sermon Outline: I. The Source of Godly Fear. II. The Wisdom of Godly Fear. III. The Resolution of Godly Fear. Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. What do you think about when you t...

Have you truly experienced the grace of God? How can you tell? This week we continue our look at how to respond to God’s grace by loving people according to his commandments. Sermon Outline: I. We Love People by Showing Honor. II. We Love People by Promoting Life. III. We Love People by Practicing Sexual Integrity. IV. We Love People by Respecting Property. V. We Love People by Upholding Truth. VI...

Moses reminds the people of Israel and us that we have all been recipients of extraordinary grace. In light of the grace we have received, how can we express our love to God? The Ten Commandments show us the way. Sermon Outline: I. Remember God’s Grace II. Respond to God’s Grace 1. Love God by Having No Other Gods 2. Love God by Not Making Images to Worship 3. Love God by Honoring His Name 4. Love...

When we fail to remember what God has done for us, we will be more inclined to turn to other gods—not necessarily in place of God, but in addition to God. But that is a road that leads to death. So, in this passage Moses reminds Israel and us that there is no other god than God, and because of that we must walk in his ways and keep his commandments. Sermon Outline: I. Examine the Historical Facts....

Idolatry is the kind of sin we can run into headlong, but it’s also the kind of sin we can subtly get drawn into without even realizing we’re doing it. How can we avoid falling into this sin, and when we do find ourselves in it, how can we get back out? Sermon Outline: I. Take Care Not to Forget: Our God is a Speaking God II. Take Care Not to Forget: Our God is a Jealous God III. Take Care Not to...

Among the greatest gifts that God has given to his people is the gift of his word. In this week's message we will see why obeying God’s word is not only good for us, but good for everyone. Sermon Outline: I. Remember the Priority of Obedience to God’s Word. II. Remember the Missional Purpose of God’s Word. Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. Read Psalm 19:7-11. Why do you think David felt so passionat...

The Israelites needed reminding constantly of the Lord faithfulness. Psalm 115 lifts our eyes to the God who created heaven and earth. And our response to him is to trust in all his glory, which he lays down for the sake of his people. Outline: You can trust because… He is glorious He is relational He is remembers his people Sermon Questions: What aspect of Psalm 115 is particularly impactful for...

In this passage, Israel is called to take on two powerful kings. Alone, they don’t have a chance—but the Lord is with them. Like them, our enemies are also big and fierce, but take heart: the Lord is still fighting for his people today. Sermon Outline: I. The Call to War II. The Battle Belongs to the Lord III. One for All and All for One IV. A Final Request Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. Can you...

Can God be trusted to provide for his people? And what happens if we don’t trust him to provide? Join us to find out. Sermon Outline: I. What If We Don’t Trust God to Provide? II. Why Can We Trust God to Provide? Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. Why is it impossible to please God without faith? 2. How have you seen grumbling in your own life connected with a lack of faith in God’s provision? Why do...

Unbelieving rebellion rouses the judgment of God, forfeits the promises of God, and presumes upon the grace of God leading to separation from the presence of God. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Listen in as we consider a better way to live. Sermon Outline: I. Unbelieving Rebellion Rouses the Judgement of God. II. Unbelieving Rebellion Forfeits the Promises of God. III. Unbelieving Rebellion P...

If we fix our eyes on the problems we face, it will skew our view of God’s promises and even of his love. But if we fix our eyes on the promises, especially of his love, it will helpfully shape the way we view our problems. Outline: I. The Promises II. The Problems III. The Plea Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. Can you tell of a time where you did something significant in spite of great challenges...

Some of God’s best gifts require effort to be fully possessed and enjoyed by God’s people. What are the gifts of God for the people of God and how we can take hold of them? Sermon Outline: I. The Gift of a Great Land. II. The Gift of a Great People. III. The Gift of a Great Law. Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. Tell of a gift you have received that required some effort to properly enjoy. 2. God ble...

In Deuteronomy, God re-establishes Israel as his covenant people. What does it mean to be the covenant people of God, and what are the implications for our lives today.? Sermon Outline: I. A Promise of Land, People, and Blessing. II. The Establishment of God’s Covenant People. III. Deuteronomy as a Covenant Treaty. IV. The Long Way of Disobedience. V. Living as God’s Covenant People Today. Sermon...