Expository Insights with Pastor Lyle Wahl

The Search for Satisfaction Theme: Life without God is pointless. The search for satisfaction proves to be futile. Human wisdom’s insights are ultimately useless. (1:12-18, 2:13-15) Pleasure’s enjoyments are empty. (2:1-11) Work’s achievements are temporary. (2:12-23) The summary of this search. There is no real satisfaction without God. (2:25-26) There is a wealth of satisfaction with God.

Series in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, #1 Sweat and Stress - for What? Theme: Life without God is pointless. King Solomon states a basic point. "All is futility!" - he gets our attention. (2) "Where's the advantage, the profit?" - he exposes a deep, troubling question. (3) King Solomon illustrates his point. The cycles of people and nature. (4-& Making great...

Bear with One Another What does it mean? The New Testament words. (Matthew 8:17; 17:9; 20:12; Luke 14:27; Romans 11:18; 15:1;1 Corinthians 4:12; 9:12; 13:7; Ephesians 4:2; Colossians 3:13; 2 Timothy 4:3) The inherent tension. (Romans 15:1-2 with Galatians 1:6-9; Revelation 2:1-3) What does it look like? Some examples. (2 Samuel 16:5-14; Nehemiah 9:26-31; Psalm 78:9-72, esp. 34-39, 68-72) What not...

Admonish One Another ăd–mŏnʹĭsh The meaning of the word as we use it today. The meaning of the words in the Old and New Testaments. How To Admonish. With genuine love for one another. With pure hearts. With humble hearts. For the purity and unity of the church.

The reality of being a servant. Everyone serves something or someone. (Matthew 6:24; Romans 6:16; 2 Peter 2:19) Believers are “saved to serve.” (Romans 6:18-19; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:8-10) Believers are gifted, are enabled to serve. (1 Corinthians 12:4-11) The mindset for serving one another. A clear view of yourself—humility. (Romans 12:3, 16; Philippians 2:3-8). A clear motive—love. (1...

Theme: Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. What is a Lie? Some definitions of lying. Some ways of lying. Some numbers on lying. Why not lie? God is truth, cannot lie, and we are to be like Him. (Exodus 20:16; 23:1, 7; Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; John 8:42-47; 14:6; 17:3, 17; Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 3:9-10; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:1...

Do Not Judge One Another Confusion From non-Christians about Christians. From the Bible about God. (Genesis 15:14; Deuteronomy 1:16; 1 Samuel 2:10; 3:13; Judges 11:27; Psalm 7:11; 50:6 John 3:17; 5:22, 30; 8:10-11, 15-16, 26; 12:47-48; Acts 17:31; 2 Timothy 4:1, 8; Hebrews 12:23; 1 Peter 4:5) From the Bible about Christians. (Matthew 7:1-2; Luke 6:37; 12:54-59; John 7:24; Romans 12:3; 14:1-4, 10,...

Theme: Forgive one another as Christ has forgiven you. Defining our terms. “Some nice things forgiving is not.” Some wonderful things forgiveness is. (Psalm 25:18; 32:1-2, 5; 85:2; 103:12; Micah 7:18-20; Matthew 26:28; John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 13:5; 2 Corinthians 2:7, 10; Ephesians 1:7; 4:32; Colossians 1:14; 2:13; 3:13) Forgiving one another as God has forgiven us. A choice to forgive, not a feel...

Submit to One Another Theme: God’s design and order demand submitting to one another. What is Biblical submission? Starting with the word. Zeroing in on the Biblical meaning. (Matthew 26:39; Luke 2:51; 10:17- 20; Romans 8:7; 10:3; 1 Corinthians 15:27-28; Ephesians 5:21) What are some examples of Biblical submission? Submission to God. (Ephesians 5:24; Hebrews 12:9; James 4:7; Romans 8:7; 12:1-2; 2...

Continuing the series on the One Another statements in the New Testament with The Biggest Building Project. Theme: Keep Building Up One Another! The Task. 1. To help each other keep growing in holiness. (Ephesians 2:21-22; 1 Peter 1:14-16; 2:5, 9; Job 6:10; Psalm 78:41; Isaiah 40:25) To help each other keep growing in spiritual stability and maturity. (Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 14:20; 2 Cor...

Encourage One Another One example of a real encourager. He gave to the needs of other believers. (Acts 4:32-37) He risked in reaching out to and defending other believers. (Acts 9:26-30; 11:19-24) He built up others in the truth. (Acts 11:25-26; 15:35) He affirmed and comforted others. (Acts 15:30-34) Some expectations for all encouragers. Encouraging is inclusive—it includes all of us. (Romans 12...

Father's Day Father's Who Make A Difference Theme: God blesses Godly character and behavior. The Character Of Godly Behavior. In normal days. - harmonious, sympathetic, loving, compassionate, humble, turn away from evil speech, do good, seek peace. In abnormal days. - Don't retaliate. Bless The Blessing of God. Your life will be fulfilling. (10) Your God will care for you. (12)

Number 4 in series on the One Another Statements of the New Testament Accept One Another Theme: Accept every believer just as Christ accepted you. Why should I accept others…every other believer? Because Christ has accepted you. (Romans 15:7) Because Christ has accepted them. (Romans 14:3-4; 15:7) Because we are interdependent members of one body. (Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30) How should...

Third sermon in series on the One Another statements in the New Testament. Theme: Praying for one another is a great and gracious responsibility. God gives us this great and gracious responsibility. Commands. (Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:25; 2 Thessalonians 3:1; James 5:16) Examples. (Exodus 32:11-13, 30-32; Numbers 14:13-19; Deuteronomy 9:18-29; Luke 22:31-32; John 14:16-17; 17:9-26; Romans...

The second sermon in the One Anothe r statements series. Love one another - demanded. Jesus’ and the apostles’ commands. (John 13:34; 15:12-17; Romans 12:9-10; 13:8-9; Ephesians 4:1-2; 5:1-2; Colossians 3:14; 1 John 3:23; 4:21; 2 John 1:5-6) Why? (John 13:34; 15:12; Romans 5:8; Ephesians 5:2; 1 John 3:10-11; 4:7-8, 11-12, 16, 19-20) Love one another - defined. A working definition: God's love...

Theme: Live in and preserve the unity God has created. God has made us members of one another. The Holy Spirit has baptized us into Christ's body, His church. (1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27; Galatians 3:26-27; see also Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Titus 3:5) We are united in one body. (Romans 12:5; 1 Corinthians 12:12-16, 20; Ephesians 2:14-18; 4:4) God's dynamics of believers being memb...

Mother's Day 2024 Ruth chapters 1 - 4 Theme: Great mothers are first right with God and themselves. Begin with a solid faith in God. Demonstrated in acknowledging God's sovereignty in the tough times. (1:1-22) Demonstrated in praising God's grace in the good times. (4:13-17) Add an hones view of yourself. Able to express your feelings honestly. (1:19-21) Able to set pride aside to do w...

Joshua 24:1-35 Choose to serve God. Because of all He has done for you. (1-13; see also Romans 3:23; 5:1-11; 6:23; Ephesians 2:1-10; Colossians 1:21-22) Because of who He is. (19; see also Exodus 20:5; 34:14; Leviticus 11:44; 19:2; Deuteronomy 4:24; Psalm 23:3; 99:3; Isaiah 6:3; 57:15; Nahum 1:2; Habakkuk 1:13; James 3:16; 1 Peter 1:15-16; Revelation 4:8) The challenge of serving God. You cannot d...

Joshua 23:1-16 Remember that God has been and will be faithful to you. Specifically: God gave them the land as He promised. (1-5, 9-10; see also 1:1-9; 8:7; 10:14, 19, 42; 21:43; Genesis 12:1-7; 13:14-17; 15:13-21; Deuteronomy 7:1-2; 32:28-30) Universally: All of God's good words have been and will be fulfilled. (14-15; see also 21:45; 1 King 8:56; 2 Corinthians 1:20; Hebrews 13:8) Remember to...

Joshua 22:10-34 Getting a handle on what happened. A time of blessing. (1-9) A time of conflict. (10-30; see also Leviticus 17:8-9; Deuteronomy 13:12-18) A time of blessing. (31-34) Getting a handle on God's truth for us. Take the truth seriously. (10-20, 21-23; see also Leviticus 17:8-9; Deuteronomy 5:28-29, 33; 8:6; 13:12-18; Galatians 1:6-9; 2 John 1:10-11) Don't rush to judgment. (10-1...

Job Well Done! Joshua 22:1-9 The work to be done. The background. (Numbers 32:1-42) The challenge. (Joshua 1:12-18; see also Numbers 32:1-7, 16-32) The response. (Joshua 22:1-4; see also 4:12) The blessing. (Joshua 22:6-9) The lesson to be learned and lived. Overall: love God with all your being. (Joshua 22:5; see also 23:11; Deuteronomy 6:5; 10:12; Matthew 22:37-38; Mark 12:30) Specifically: livi...

Joshua chapters 20 & 21 Special Places. The cities of refuge. (20:1-9) The cities of the Levites. (21:1-45) Specific principles. The importance of human life. (20:1-6, 9) God's servants minister to His people who then provide for them. (21:1-3, 43-45) God provides refuge and is our refuge. (20:1-6, 9)

Easter 2024 Looking Into the Mirror on Resurrection Morning 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, 42-49 What kind of body will be raised? A body that will not perish (42) A body of glory. (43) A body of power. (43) A body that is spiritual. (44) A body similar to Christ's. (45-49) Who will receive this resurrection body? The defining condition. (20-22; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; 2 Corinthians 13:5) The implicati...

Good Friday Theme: The blood of Christ provides redemption. God's provision of redemption. Snapshots from the Old Testament. (Exodus 11:4-5, 7; 12:3-5; Leviticus 16:9-21; 17:11; Ruth 3 - 4) Summary from the New Testament. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Galatians 3:13, 4:4-5; Ephesians 1:7; Titus 2:14; Hebrews 9:15; 2 Peter 2:1; Revelation 5:8-10) Believers' benefits from redemption Freed from fut...

Palm Sunday ~ The King of Glory Psalm 24 Introduction to the Psalm The King of glory is the sovereign creator king. He is the creator. (1-2) He is the ruler of His creation, (1-2) The King of glory is the holy king. What does it mean to be holy? (3) Why is this important? (4) The King of glory's people. Who are the King of glory's people. (3-4; Psalm 25) How do the King of glory's peop...