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We are made for the life everlasting. Do you believe this? If so, in what way is this reflected in your actions and reactions, priorities, lifestyle choices, preoccupations, and affections? Points: 1. Only eternal things bring lasting satisfaction 2. Understanding and embracing the doctrine of the life eternal necessitates a radical re-orientation of priorities 3. An eternal perspective does not m...

Many people think of the Christian hope as simply going from the "forgiveness of sins” to the "life everlasting.” But that’s not the full Christian hope. Sandwiched between the forgiveness of sins and the life everlasting, we confess: “I believe in the resurrection of the body.” What does this mean, and why should you be excited about it? Listen in to find out! Sermon Outline: I. Why Must My Body...

Forgiveness is something the world has rejected. Once a mistake has been made you are canceled. But God has a different design for forgiveness. He alone can hold justice and grace together as he offers the sinner forgiveness Outline Foundations of Forgiveness Horizontal Implications of Forgiveness Questions What strikes you about the crucifixion story? What is something that you were drawn to this...

What does it mean to believe in the holy, universal church? God has called his people out of darkness and into light, uniting us through the spirit across time and space, and he desires for his church to be holy as he is holy. This week, Pastor Chris will take a look at 1st Corinthians 1:2 as we see God’s design for his true church. Questions: How have you thought about the church before and what...

There has always been a lot of mystery around the person of the Holy Spirit. Do you know what you’re talking about, who you’re talking about, when you say, “I believe in the Holy Spirit”? Join us as we discover and delight in the Holy Spirit! Sermon Outline: I. The Holy Spirit in Creation. II. The Holy Spirit in Israel. III. The Holy Spirit in Prophecy. IV. The Holy Spirit in Jesus. V. The Holy Sp...

What does the bible really say about the second coming of Christ and why does it matter? What does the return of Jesus mean for everyone everywhere? Tune in this Sunday to find out! Questions: - Have you considered the nature of Jesus return? -Why do you think we most often hear of and imagine the gentle Jesus of the bible and what difference does that make? -What does it mean to love the cross an...

God the Father exalted His Son through His resurrection, ascension, and enthronement at His right hand. If we have died to sin in humble repentance, we too will be exalted and experience the fullness of life in Him for which we were created. ‘The third day He rose again’ - The resurrection of Christ is the most important event in human history. - If there is no resurrection, there is no meaningful...

Ever feel like you’re the star of this movie called life? Anyone ever tell you that you only think about yourself? Wanting to change that, but not sure how? Join us as we consider what it means to believe that Christ was born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and buried for you. Sermon Outline: I. Christ Humbled Himself. II. Christ Humbled Himself for Me. III....

Who is Jesus Christ? Son of God and His very Word, life and light of men. The only one through whom we receive grace and truth. If you have seen Son, you have seen the Father. Have you seen and received him? And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary… Outline I. Jesus Christ the Son is fully God and fully man. Jesus is fully God Becaus...

As we finish our series in 2 Corinthians we will see that if we long to experience the presence of God in our lives, then we must pursue genuine Christian community. Sermon Outline: I. Some Elements of Christian Community II. Some Expressions of Christian Community III. The Source of Christian Community Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. Explain what is meant by the statement: “Where there is Christi...

As the Apostle Paul prepares to visit the Corinthians for a third time, he encourages them to examine themselves to see if they are in the faith. We are not waiting for a return visit from Paul, but from the Lord Jesus! Examine yourselves. Are you prepared for his return? Sermon Outline: I. The Purity of Christ Should Be Pursued in His Churches II. The Presence of Christ Should Be Evident in His P...

The Corinthians failed to appreciate the authentic ministry they had from the apostle Paul, and with the help of the super-apostles, fell for a less-than-biblical ministry. How can we recognize and appreciate authentic ministry so that we’re not drawn away by imposters? Sermon Outline: I. Authentic Ministry is Apostolic in its Nature II. Authentic Ministry is Sacrificial in its Manner III. Authent...

God allows his servants to suffer weakness in order to demonstrate his power through us while keeping us humble. Listen to discover the joyous freedom of learning to boast in our weaknesses! Sermon Outline: I. The Problem with Boasting II. The Remedy for Boasting III. The Redemption of Boasting Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you suppose that some of the people through whom God does his gre...

In this message we’re going consider how the gospel transforms us from being people who suffer fools gladly to being the kind of people who suffer gladly as fools for Christ and his church. Sermon Outline: I. The Church Too Readily Suffers Fools for Leaders II. Leaders Too Reticently Suffer as Fools for the Church Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. What are some of the societal or cultural factors th...

Satan has been a deceiver from the beginning, and he hasn’t slowed down. He aims to seduce the bride of Jesus to embrace another Jesus to our eternal harm. Join us to find out how to remain faithfully devoted to Jesus and resist disguised deceivers. Sermon Outline: I. Because We're All Susceptible to Deception, We Must Remain Devoted to Jesus II. Because We're All Susceptible to Deception, We Must...

In defending himself against his attackers in Corinth, the apostle Paul gives us a picture of the kind of ministry God commends. What is the nature of the fight we are engaged in and what is the ultimate goal of our ministry? Find out here. Sermon Outline: I. A Ministry God Commends is Fighting the Right Battles with the Right Weapons in the Right Manner. II. A Ministry God Commends Understands th...

This is the last sermon in our series, "Jesus, Friend of Sinners". Today, April 25th, 2021, Chris Voorhees delivers his sermon from John 4:1-18 & 25-26​ entitled "The Woman at the Well". Outline: line crossing sin removing shame breaking salvation bringing Questions: What do you make of the phrase in verse 4 “And he had to pass through Samaria”? When do you think the woman began to see who Jesus w...

The power of forgiveness and faith are showcased by Christ as he turns the tables on a self-righteous Pharisee and grants salvation to the unlikeliest recipient. Points: This woman gives us a picture of redemption: sorrow at sin, overwhelmed by grace, affectionate in gratitude, extravagant in worship. Love is not how forgiveness is earned, it is how forgiveness is displayed. Those who experience f...

The ministry of Jesus is to seek and save the lost. In this story, He brings salvation to the most unlikely of sinners, but not everyone approves… Points: I. Salvation is wholly a gracious work of God. II. Grace is amazing. It is also controversial, scandalous, and deeply unpopular. III. Repentance is confession of sin, turning to God, and resolution to walk in new obedience. IV. The Son of Man ca...

Two men hang on crosses condemned to death beside Jesus. One dies condemned to spend eternity away from the presence of God, and one dies with the assurance of being with God forever. How you respond to Jesus determines everything about your life now…and forever. Sermon Outline: I. Two Condemned Men II. Two Responses to Jesus III. Two Different Outcomes Sermon Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you t...

Sexual desire was created by God and it is good. So why do we make such a big deal about the sin of lust? Join us to find out the real trouble with lust, the hope of the gospel for those struggling with lust, and a better way to live. Sermon Outline: I. The Trouble with Lust 1. When Lust Bites, it Does Not Let Go 2. When Lust is Indulged, it is Not Satisfied 3. When Lust Prevails, it is Not Withou...

Sloth may seem like the most harmless of all the seven deadly sins. But Proverbs 18:9 says, "Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.” Join us to find out what the sin of sloth actually is and why it’s so deadly. Sermon Outline: I. The Symptoms of Sloth 1. Refusal to Act 2. Unnecessarily Delaying Action 3. Unwillingness to Make a Commitment 4. Inability to Finish Something 5....

When we consider the seven deadly sins, a sin connected to food just doesn’t seem serious enough to warrant a place on the list. But in this story from Numbers 11, we see the deadly power of our cravings for food. Come and discover how this deadly sin is already at work in your life, but also how the work of Jesus is greater still. Sermon Outline: I. The Heart of Gluttony II. The Symptoms of Glutt...