Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle Wahl

The Passover Sermon #6 in a series on the book of Exodus The Passover in Egypt. Preparation for Israel— Get ready to leave! (see 3:10, 17, 19-22; 11:1-3) Preparation for Egypt— Get ready to mourn! The Passover. The Passover in Christ. The direct link to Israel’s Passover. (John 1:29, 36; 1 Corinthians 5:7; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 5:6) The Passover work of Christ for us. (Mark 9:4...

Sermon #7 in a series on the book of Exodus Choosing the Hard Way Theme: God Prevails…Every Time. Choosing the hard way of judgement. The path of resisting, rejecting God. (7:13, 23; 8: 32; 9:34-35) The natural path. (Isaiah 53:6; Romans 1:18-23, 3:23, 6:23) Living with the hard way of judgment. God’s judgment prevails. (7:14 - 11:10; 12:29-36) Others suffer. (7:14 - 11:10; 12:29 - 36) Foxhole fai...

Sermon #6 in a series on the book of Exodus. Round 2 Lessons to Remember from Round 2: God demonstrates His sovereign plan and control in the flow of history. (6:14-27) You can’t coast on yesterday’s faith. (6:12-13, 28-30; see also Romans 1:17) Not responding to the light God gives you has disastrous results. (7:3, 13, 14; see also 4:21; 7:22; 8:15, 19, 32, 34; 10:1; Ephesians 4:17-19; 1 Timothy...

Sermon #5 in a series on Exodus God is Still in Control. Theme: When everything goes wrong, God is still in control. Moses was faithful in this difficult task. The difficult task. (5:1-5, 22) Moses’ faithfulness. (5:1-5) Everything goes wrong. Pharaoh rejected God’s word through Moses and Aaron. (5:1-5) Pharaoh intensified his oppression of the Israelites. (5:6-19) Israel blamed Moses and Aaron fo...

God's Plans #4 in a series on Exodus Exodus 3:11 - 4:31 God's plans fulfill His purposes. Clearly displayed in the call of Moses. (3:7-10) God has plans for us to serve and glorify Him. (Psalm 138:8; Isaiah 1:5, 29:11; John 15:16; Ephesians 2:10) God’s plans use but are not dependant on His servants. Clearly displayed in God’s commissioning of Moses. (3:10-11; 4:11; Isaiah 6:8) What this t...

#3 in a series in the book of Exodus Theme: God recruits and assigns His workers. God takes the initiative. He comes to us. (1-4) He gets our attention. (2-4) God specifies the requirements. He is in control. (4-6) He sets the standards. (4-6) God selects our assignments. He determines the priorities. (7-9) He defines the job description. (10)

Second sermon in a series on the book of Exodus, 2:1-25 God in the The Shadows God working in the shadows through a series of unlikely events. Preserving one little Hebrew baby boy. (1-9; see also Hebrews 11:23) Preparing that baby to become Israel’s deliverer. (10-11, 23; see also 7:7; Acts 7:22-23) Persevering with His servant though impulsive, sinful behavior. (11-22) Preserving His people in d...

Father's Day 2 Samuel 22:1-51 Theme: A man is defined by his relationship with God. The foundation for being a man’s man. A real relationship with God. (2 Samuel 22:3, 7) A devoted love for God. (Psalm 18:1) The qualities for being a man’s man. He finds his strength in God. (2 Samuel 22:2-3; Psalm 18:1, 32) He finds his security in God. (2 Samuel 22:2-3) He finds his light in God. (2 Samuel 22...

First sermon in a series on the book of Exodus Exodus 1:1-22 From clan to nation. Getting up to speed from Genesis. (chapters 37-50) “The land was filled with them.” (7) From blessing to suffering. Regime change in Egypt. (8-10) The plans to deal with the Israelites. (11-22) From history to principles. God always keeps His word. God’s blessings do not put us on easy street . God rewards faithfulne...

Sermon #25 of 25 in a series on the book of Acts The person who makes a difference . . . Assumes the position of being owned by Christ. It is part of the nature of every believer. (27:23; see also Romans 14:7-9; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Galatians 3:13; Titus 2:14) It is the practice of every believer who makes a difference. (27:23; see also 23:11, 26:32; Luke 9:32; Romans 1:1, 12:1-2; Galatians 1:10...

Sermon #24 in a series on the book of Acts Chapters 21 - 26, The Value of Purpose Theme: Keeping God’s purpose in focus keeps you on track. Following God’s purpose neither destroys nor is destroyed by fellowship. Even in working through disagreements. (21:1-14) Even in working with weaker believers. (21:15-26) Following God’s purpose enables a clear witness and defense. Even to those who want you...

Bodybuilders And Bodyguards Sermon #23 in Acts, 20:28-35 Theme: The church must have alert leadership. The double imperative to church leaders: Be on guard! Be alert! Be on guard and alert for yourselves. (28) Be on guard and alert for the church. (28, 32) Why must church leaders be alert? Because leaders are chosen by God. (28) Because the church has been purchased by Christ’s blood. (28) Because...

A Mother of Faith ~ Mother's Day 2025 Lessons in faith from an unnamed, poor, Gentile widow: God prepares you for what He wants you to do. (9) Trusting God does not mean you check your brains at the door. (10-12) Faith is completed in obedience. (15-16) God’s gracious blessing does not shelter you from all disasters. (17-18) Faith grows step by step. (9-24)

#22 in the Series on the book of Acts Going for the Gold The Playing Field. Great conditions. (7-12, 17-38) Terrible conditions. (3, 19; see also 9:19-29; 13:4-12, 44-51; 14:2, 5, 19-20; 15:1-2; 16:16-24; 17:5-9, 13-15; 19:9-10, 14-17, 23:41) The Pursuit. Genuine caring and humility. (19, 28-31) Bold and thorough proclamation. (20, 27, 32) Clear vision and pure heart. (19, 22-24, 33-35) The Prize....

Design for Success Acts 18:23 – 19:41 Theme: Only an accurate and complete gospel brings true success. Evidence that demonstrates the need for an accurate and complete gospel. An inaccurate and incomplete gospel leads to faith and experience that are incomplete. (18:24 – 19:7) The challenge of counterfeits. (19:13-17) The obstruction of opposition. (19:8-9, 21-41) Evidence that demonstrates the va...

Easter 2025 Selected Scriptures Easter Is . . . A time of hope. The problem with hope. (Romans 8:24-25; Ephesians 2:12) Easter solves the problem of hope. (Romans 5:5; 15:13; Galatians 5:5; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 12-21; 2 Corinthians 1:9-10; Colossians 1:3, 5, 23; 1 Timothy 4:10; Titus 1:2, 7; Hebrews 6:18-19; 10:23; 11:1; 1 Peter 1:3-5, 13) A season of renewal. The thirst for renewal. (Psalm 51:10...

Good Friday The Great Exchange 2 Corinthians 5:21 and Selected Scriptures Christ had no sin. What the Bible tells us. (2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 2:22; 1 John 3:5; Hebrews 4:15) Why is this important? (Exodus 12:1-10; Leviticus 17:1; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19) Christ became sin for us, we who are sinners. All of us, every one of us is a sinner. (Romans 3:23; 5:12, 18; 7:14; Ephesia...

Palm Sunday 2025 Welcome the King! The King who brings salvation. (1-10) The King who calls us to serve Him. (11-27) The King who calls us to celebrate Him. (28-40) The King who mourns our rejection. (41-44) The King who brings cleansing. (45-48)

Acts 17:1-34 The message. The source: God’s Word. (2-3, 10-11) The theme: Jesus Christ. (3, 18, 30-31) The motive. Provoked by empty, deceptive religion. (16-17) Provoked by empty, deceived people. 16-17) The method. Where to begin. (1-2, 10, 22-28) How to proceed. (2-4, 17)

Theme: God leads those whose hearts are completely His. An example of a person being led by God. Getting ready to move out again. (15:36-40) Visiting the churches. (15:41 – 16:5) Looking for new opportunities. (16:6-10) Establishing the work at Philippi. (16:11-40) The heart of a person being led by God. Truly care for God’s people and work. (15:36) Develop and keep a team player attitude. (15:40...

Working Through Prickly Problems Without Getting Stuck Acts 15:1-35 Define the problem. (1-5; see also 6-11) Discuss the problem. (6-18) Determine a God-honoring solution. (19-29) Delight in God’s encouragement. (30-35)

Sermon #17 in the Book of Acts Theme: Faithful believers are ready for ministry. Being ready for ministry. Worship and work together. (13:1-2) Rely on God to work. (13:2) Obey God’s directions. (13:3) An example of ministry flowing from being ready. Paul’s First Missionary Journey The work in Cyprus. (13:4-12) The work in Galatia. (14:26-28) The return to Antioch. (14:26-28) Some practical lessons...

Building the Church Theme: Christ’s unlimited power builds His church. Faithful believers face dangers. 1. The dangers are real. (1-3) 2. The results are varied. (1-19) Faithful believers experience God’s powerful care. 1. God restrains evil. (3-23) 2. God gives growth. (24-25)

#15 in a series in the book of Acts Theme: Solving conflicts requires keeping focused on God’s truth. “I object!” Watch out for sacred cows. (2) Watch out for majoring on minors. (3) “In my defense…” Keep calm and collected. (4) Stick to the facts. (4-16) The proof of a God-honoring resolution. The arguing stops. (18) Praise to God begins. (18)

People Who Reach Others For Christ #14 in a series on the book of Acts People who reach others for Christ are . . . Available and obedient to God. Even though they do not know and understand everything. (23, 28) Even though the person they are talking with does not know and understand much or anything about Christ. (30-33) Christlike in relating to Others Be humble. (25-26) Truly accept and be rea...