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WATCH ON YOUTUBE Trusting God in the Waiting Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35 1. Idolatry often begins not with outright rebellion, but with an attempt to fill a void left by waiting on God. 2. The pattern of human rebellion God establishes the conditions for a flourishing life Humans distort God’s good design out of fear, impatience, or disordered desire. Humans try to recreate God in our own image It l...

MESSAGE NOTES WATCH ON YOUTUBE The Purpose of the Ten Commandments Scripture: Exodus 19-20 Big Idea: The Ten Commandments point us to our need for Jesus. 1. Why did God give the Ten Commandments? A. To reveal God’s holiness B. To expose our sinfulness C. To instruct His people. D. To prepare us for Jesus. 2. How the Ten Commandments are structured. A. Commandments 1-4: Love God B. Commandments 5-1...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE MESSAGE NOTES: Sermon title: Wilderness Test Scripture: Exodus 15-17 Big Idea: God tests us to deepen our relationship with Him. 1. God tests us to refine us. 2. Four rapid fire tests surface faith issues. - Water test #1 - Food test - Water test #2 - War test 3. God is gracious when we fail. 4. How testing deepens my relationship with God. - Obedience reveals trust. - Daily provi...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE MESSAGE NOTES: Speaker: Steve Hill Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31 How to Escape a Tight Spot Big Idea : When you're trapped, trust the God who makes a way where there is no way. 1. Trust that God has a plan even if you don’t. 2. Expect opposition and pressure. 3. Stop panicking and start believing. A. Stand firm in faith. B. Practice relaxed concern. C. Keep praying. 4. Step out in...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Speaker: Steve Hill Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22 Big idea: God assures you of the path forward—even when the route seems uncertain. 1. Sometimes, God deliberately takes you on a zigzag path. 2. Why God leads us on a zigzag. A. I often return to Point A when life is hard. B. God is preparing me for Point B. 3. The promises of God are my foundation for trust. Promise #1: Continual rem...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE MESSAGE NOTES: The Power of God Scripture: Exodus 7-12 Big Idea: The all-powerful God is in charge. 1. God has power over _________________________. 2. God has power over _________________________. 3. God has power over _________________________.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE MESSAGE NOTES: When Moving Forward Sets You Back Scripture: Exodus 5-6 1. From here to there, we _____________ with ____________. 2. From here to there, we _____________ with ____________. 3. From here to there, we _________ to __________________.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE MESSAGE NOTES: Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22 & 4:1-31 The general call - to follow Jesus The specific call - a specific mission that is unique to you The call to our duties and responsibilities. History & Lived Experience​ Capacities​ Intentional Engagement God made you and knows you God is with you God is enough God will use what you have “Vocational living is the intentional...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE MESSAGE NOTES:  When Life Gets Hard Scripture: Exodus 1-2 Here = the hard present There = the promised future God is preparing The journey = often slow, unexpected, and full of God’s preparation 1. Here: Hardship feels endless. 2. God is working behind the scenes. 3. Moses forced the rescue plan. 4. God uses Moses impatience to prepare him. 5. There: God hears and moves toward re...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Scripture: John 21:12-19 1. Often, we don’t understand the big picture. 2. Why did Jesus have to die? - Pay my sin debt - Freedom - Demonstrate His love. 3. Jesus invites us to follow, even if we don’t understand.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Scripture: John 20:24-29 NIV Big Idea: Even those who walked with Jesus struggled with doubt. But Jesus meets us in our doubts and calls us to believe. 1. Many people have doubts about the resurrection of Jesus. 2. Reasons to believe in the resurrection of Jesus. T—Empty Tomb E—Early Testimony A—Apostles eyewitness testimony. R—Resurrection skeptics S—Suffering of Apostles 3. You...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 1. When life is out of control, it distracts me from spiritual things. - Fear - Despair 2. The resurrection of Jesus changes everything. - Jesus can give me peace in the middle of chaos. - Jesus frees me from guilt and regret. 3. When life is out of control, Jesus speaks to my heart.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE The Real Lord's Prayer Scripture: John 17 What do we learn about the heart of Jesus? - Deep relationship with His Father. - Cares deeply. - Obedient to His purpose. - Truthful words. 1. Jesus prays for Himself. 2. Jesus prays for His Disciples. 3. Jesus prays for Me.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE A Prayer for Boldness Scripture: Acts 4:23-31 Big Idea: Boldly look to God in prayer 1. Look up to God’s power in prayer 2. Look back to God’s pedigree in prayer 3. Look forward to God’s provision in prayer 4. Look around to God’s people in prayer

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Prayer of Jabez Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 1. Who was Jabez? - Honorable - Painful life - Future looked bleak - No mention of his father - Poor 2. God loves to show his grace by answering prayer. - Yes - No - Not yet - You gotta be kidding 3. The four requests of Jabez. A. Blessing B. Expand Territory C. Presence of God D. Protection

WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/F7seNijF8s0 Hannah’s Prayer Scripture: 1 Samuel 1-2 1. God hears imperfect prayers. 2. God uses bold prayers. 3. God is glorified in prayer.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE A Prayer for Mercy Luke 18:9-14 1. God sees beneath the surface 2. Prayer reflects our heart 3. Be honest about your sin 4. God gives mercy to the humble

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Straight Talk About Money Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8-9 1. Jesus is my role model. 2. It’s all about Grace. 3. Everyone should give something. 4. Give your life to Jesus. 5. Follow through on commitments. 6. Infinite loop principle: Joy produces generosity. Generosity produces more joy. Practical Advice From Your Pastor - Track your expenses. - Get a budget. - Spend less than you m...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Living For What Lasts Matthew 6:1-33 1. Live with eternity in mind. 2. Trade temporary treasure for future rewards. 3. God sees the motives of our giving. 4. Worry is the obstacle to generosity. 5. Seeking God’s kingdom will be rewarded.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE How To Be Financially Content 1 Timothy 6:6-19 1. Christ + Contentment = Gain 2. Greed destroys contentment. - Track your spending. - Get a budget. - Spend less than you make. 3. Wealth inflames arrogance. 4. Put your hope in God: Discern the temporary from the eternal. - Hope means trust: A confident expectation that God will provide. - Trust the giver, not the gift. 5. Generosit...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE God’s Investment Strategy Luke 16:1-15 Strategy #1: Recognize you’re a manager, not an owner. - Our lives—Time - Possessions - Money - Relationship - Talents - Gospel Strategy #2: Make the smartest investment—People’s eternity. Strategy #3: Trust Factor—Can God trust you? Strategy #4: Choose your master—God or Money? Strategy #5: Final Audit—Are you ready to give an account?

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Parenting Blueprint Ephesians 6:1-4 1. Rules without a relationship produce rebellion. 2. A relationship without rules produces chaos. - Teaching children to obey their parents lays the foundation for a lifelong pattern of obedience to the Lord. - Honoring parents doesn’t end at 18. - The best thing you can do for your kid is have a good marriage.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE Sermon title: What God Says About Marriage. Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-31 1. Marriage basics: - God invented marriage. - Marriage is for your happiness. - Marriage is a picture of Christ and the church. 2. God has a design for marriage. 3. Relationships that last a lifetime are based on trust.

WATCH ON YOU TUBE Title: Words Matter Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32 Big Idea: Words have the power to destroy or build up relationships. 1. Speak the truth in love. 2. Avoid harmful words. - Sarcasm - Tone - Cussing - Gossip 3. Grace them up.

WATCH ON YOUTUBE TITLE: The Unoffendable Life SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4:25-31 MESSAGE NOTES: Big Idea : Become unoffendable. 1. Get rid of anger. 2. Forgive quickly. 3. Give Grace.