Family Life Church-Hermitage, PA

Godliness prepares us to WEATHER whatever may come. Genesis 3:6-7, Psalm 1:1-3, The CROSS was the very first Christmas Tree. Deuteronomy 21:22-23, Galatians 3:13-14 NLT The Christmas tree is a PROMISE of eternal life Genesis 3:22-23, Revelation 22:1-5 NLT

Scriptures : Genesis 1:3, 6-7, 9, 14-15, 20, 24, 26, 28-31 Deuteronomy 8:14-19, Hebrews 13:14-16 NLT God displayed his GENEROSITY as the very first giver of gifts. Gifts were meant to be EXCHANGED between us and God. God’s gifts remind us to live other-WORLDLY.

What MEMORIALS do you need to build? Joshua 4:1-7 Wilderness Miracles (Exodus 13-17) Daily provision of manna and quail Provided water from a rock Protected them against enemies Led them with a physical presence Sustained their resources God kept his promises What STORY do you need to share? Deuteronomy 7:4-10 NLT What MERCIES do you need to recall? Psalm 103:1-5 NLT God’s Tender Mercies He forgiv...

Christmas was always part of God’s plan for restoration. Genesis 3:15 NLT ...I will cause hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” Genesis 49:8-10 NLT “Judah, your brothers will praise you. You will grasp your enemies by the neck. All your relatives will bow before you. 9 Judah, my son, is a young li...

Question 1: What is your HEART full of? Luke 6:45, Proverbs 4:23 Question 2: How to have a THANKFUL heart every day? Colossians 2:7, Psalm 95, Psalm 7:17, 1 Chronicles 29:13, Psalm 9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Question 3: What does a Thankful Heart PRODUCE in our lives? A Thankful Heart Produces: PEACE WORSHIP JOY A SHIFT IN RELATIONSHIPS

Saul/Paul Ministry: AD ∽40-67 Situation: Early Christianity Message: Jesus as Messiah Power: 10+ major miracles Fame: NT Writings & Missions Successor: Timothy Death: Executed in Rome Observation 1: God gives COMFORT while utilizing our suffering for good. 2 Corinthians 1:3-7, 2, 4:8-12 NLT Observation 2: TRIALS keep us humbly connected to Jesus. Deuteronomy 8:10-14, 2 Corinthians 12:6-10 NLT...

ELIJAH OF TISHBE Ministry: 870-850 BC Situation: idolatry (Baal) Message: Punishment Power: 10+ major miracles Fame: Prophets of Baal Successor: Elisha Death: Whirlwind to Heaven Observation 1: Not every discouraging situation is PERSONAL. 1 Kings 17:1-7 NLT Observation 2: Difficult journeys require SPIRITUAL nourishment. 1 Kings 19:1-8 NLT Observation 3:You won’t find God in the HYPE. 1 Kings 19:...

The Life of David Anointed – 1 Sam 16:11-13 Needed – 1 Sam 16:19-23 Victorious – 1 Sam 17:48-51 Celebrated – 1 Sam 18:6-7 Envied – 1 Sam 18:8-9 Challenged – 1 Sam 18:23-35 Hated – 1 Sam 19:9-10 Hunted – 1 Sam 20:41-42 Humiliated – 1 Sam 21:12-13 Respected – 1 Sam 24:16-22 Tempted – 1 Sam 26:8-11 Dismissed – 1 Sam 29:6-11 The Strength to Overcome Discouragement comes from God. 1 Samuel 20:1-6 Step...

Scripture: Eph. 4:30 , 6:10 -12, 1 Pet. 5:8-9, Eph. 6:13 -18, John 16:33 Main Points: Dark Spirituality: There is an exponential increase in fascination with paranormal activity and dark spirituality. While this reveals that people are searching, it has implications for the Church. Vigilance: Christians do not need to fear the inevitable attacks of the enemy as long as we remain ready for attack t...

Works, Baptism, and the Holy Spirit Main Points: Required Acts of Salvation: Jesus demonstrates a descriptive picture of salvation that lays out the steps for submitting our lives to him. These are later expounded prescriptively by Paul. Obedience & Delight: Jesus was baptized to prove his place in the coming Kingdom and to ascend as the High Priest. Our decision to be baptized joins in the Ki...

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, 3:1-5 Main Points: Biblical Creation vs Scientific Origins Biblical Observations: Formless Earth Empty Earth Dark Earth Water/Deep Biblical Concepts: Young Earth Creationism Old Earth Creationism Equality with God- How does strata form? Radio-Dating 300,000 to 2,800,000 years old What’s up with Argon? How do fossils form? How did life begin? Similarity ≠ Commonality What...

Scripture: 2 Cor 5:11, 13-21, Matt 16:13-19, 1 Cor 9:22-23 Main Points: 1. Next Generation: There comes a point when we have to call the Next Generation to stand. If they are going to stand, then we must let them. This is how families grow! 2. City of the Dead: The revelation of Jesus as Messiah is a turning point in Church history. If he is the Messiah, we have a mission to take authority over th...

Scriptures: Matthew 5:10-12; 10:16-22,32-36, Galatians 1:10 Main Points: -Blessing and Persecution. -Snakes and Doves. -Division and Restoration. -Gratitude for Persecution.

Scriptures: Matthew 5:9, Psalm 34:8-14, Romans 12:17-21, 1 John 3:14-15, John 13:34 Main Points: -How is PEACE attained? -Avoiding the work of peace is ungodly. -Grace-filled Compassion Purchases our Peace. -Our Love for Others Affects Our Eternity

Scriptures: Matthew 5:8, 21-22, 27-28, 6:22-24, Psalm 24:3-6, Revelation 4 Main Points: -Is purity unrealistic? -Idolatry and deceit corrupt the heart. -Anything I prioritize over God is an Idol. -The most beautiful views come at a cost. Idolatry Checkup: Am I making decisions about my finances based on God, or am I making decisions about God based on my finances? Am I making decisions about my li...

Scriptures: Matthew 5:7, 9:9-13, Luke 6:31-38, Proverbs 11:7, Hosea 6:4-7, 1 Peter 1:3 Sermon Main Points: -What does it mean to be MERCIFUL? -Do you need MERCY? -Mercy is an act of Generosity. -Mercy comes with the greatest Cost. Sermon Notes: Unmerciful Acts -Loving the loveable is not love -Goodness toward good people is not good -Lending with security is not generosity Merciful Acts -Loving yo...

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Luke 18:9-14, Romans 3:21-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Main Points: What does it mean to be Righteous? Deconstructing Righteousness. Righteous people know their faults.

Scriptures : Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37:3-11, Romans 12:14-21, Micah 6:6-8, Ephesians 1:11 Main Points: - Meekness vs. Weakness. -Running ahead of God. -Doing right when you feel wronged. -Walk humbly with your God. Notes: Stay humble when… You are persecuted Others are happy Others mourn There is discord Surrounded by “lowly people” You think you’re right You’ve been wronged Tempted to act dishonorabl...

Scriptures : Matthew 5:4, Isaiah 61:1-3, James 4:7-10, John 14:15-17 Main Points: -Mourning for WHO ? About WHAT ? -God OPPOSES the enemies of his people. -Repentance for OUR sins. -Who needs COMFORT? God Opposes... The Proud –James 4:6 The Arrogant –Isaiah 2:11 The Wicked –Psalm 11:5 Oppressors –Isaiah 10:1-2 The Dishonest –Proverbs 11:1 Murderers –Proverbs 6:16-17 Idolators –Deuteronomy 32:16 Li...

Scriptures: Matthew 5:3, Isaiah 66:1-3, Psalm 51:16-17, Ephesians 5:9-14, Matthew 6:33 Main Points: What does it mean to be POOR? Without God, I have NOTHING… God wants my HEART. Love Others, Love God. Avoid: Sexual Immorality, Impurity, Greed, Obscene stories, Foolish Talk, Coarse Jokes. The COST of the Kingdom.

Biblical Relationship Between the Heart & Mind Scriptures: Romans 1:21-22, 28, 7:21-23, 8:5-6, 12:1-2, Ephesians 4:21-23, Philippians 4:8-9 Sermon Notes: - Finding God's good, pleasing, & perfect will -Have the desires of my mind been changed? -A renewed mind enjoys the peace of God.

Scripture : 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 2 Corinthians 4:15-18 Main Points: -Run with PURPOSE -Run with DISCIPLINE -Run with PERSEVERANCE

Scripture : Psalm 33:12, John 8:31-32, Galatians 5:1 Sermon: Let’s suppose that sometime this week you turned on the News and heard these 3 Announcements: #1 “The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has just issued this statement: ‘Divine Providence (that’s God) has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty ... of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for the...

Scripture : Proverbs 4:20-27, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 17:5-8, Matthew 11:28-30 Main Points: The HEALTH of my heart determines my future. A BAD heart believes in human strength. Jesus can TEACH my heart to rest in Him. Notes : How do I examine my heart? What do I think about the most? What do I worry about the most? What is my first thought about how to fix a problem? How bad do things have to get before...

SCRIPTURE : Psalm 103:8-14, Hebrews 12:5-11, Luke 11:11-13 NLT MAIN POINTS: The CHARACTER of a good father gives life to his children. restrained compassionate forgiving yielding merciful patient careful steadfast loving understanding forgetful The DISCIPLINE of a good father gives life to his children. The GUIDANCE of a good father gives life to his children.