Woodmen Valley Chapel

Since we have Christ, we will not lose – we don’t have to shrink back in fear – but engage a broken and hurting world with the hope of Christ. 1. Remember your endurance in the past (vs. 32-34a) 2. Look confidently to the future (vs. 34b-36) 3. Live courageously in the present (vs. 37-39) SONGS We Will Not Be Shaken Always God With Us Revelation Song Take Heart

We cannot hold fast alone. We need the community of faith to encourage us to live in grace and not merely in external rituals. 1. A fixed gaze (vs. 24) 2. A mutual encouragement (vs. 25) 3. An urgent warning (vs. 26-31) SONGS: The Lion And The Lamb Lord I Need You Cornerstone Be Thou My Vision The Stand

Because of the finished work of Christ on the Cross we are able to have confidence to enter into his presence. Our hope and our faithfulness is based on the unfailing promise and faithfulness of God, that is why we do not waver. 1. Let Us Draw Near To Christ a. In Confidence (v. 19a) b. By His Blood (v. 19b-22) 2. Let Us Hold Fast To Christ (v. 23) BOOK: The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whis...

Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

We were reconciled to God through the death of His Son. SONGS: Here For You This I Believe (The Creed) 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Before The Throne Of God Above Jesus Paid It All

While it would have appeared that God was absent and the fate of the Israelites had been sealed, the Jews were permitted to defend themselves and the feast of Purim was inaugurated in celebration of their great victory. Regardless of what we face, we too can be confident in the great victory secured for us through the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. 1. The Great Reversal (vs. 9:1-4) 2....

There is perhaps no greater example in the Bible of the message in Proverbs 16:18 (“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”) than when a seemingly trivial sleepless night begins the downfall of the evil Haman. As a result of Esther’s impassioned plea, Haman’s evil plans are turned against him, his enemy Mordecai is exalted to his position and prominence, and the Jewish...

Esther is made aware of the plot against her people and is left with a difficult decision. Boosted by Mordecai’s encouragement, she risks her very life to save her people. 1. An honest reaction (vs. 4:1-3) 2. A growing faith (vs. 4:4-17) 3. An incredible stand (vs. 5:1-8) 4. A jealous man (vs. 5:9-14) SONGS: He Is The Light Stronger All The Poor And Powerless Lord I Need You Commitment Challenge:...

Our good actions, while sometimes seemingly overlooked, could cause us to doubt God’s presence in our lives. These are difficult times and we must persevere in our faith. 1. An obedient daughter (vs. 2:19-20) 2. A heroic servant (vs. 2:21-23) 3. An unbelievable turn (vs. 3:1-2) 4. A mortal enemy (vs. 3:3-6) 5. An evil plot (vs. 3:7-11) 6. A callous man (vs. 3:12-15) SONGS Found In You Always Our G...

We cannot always see the consequences of our actions nor what God has planned for us in the future. 1. A Magnificent Kingdom (vs. 1-8) 2. A Fickle King (vs. 1:9-22) 3. A Jewish Girl (vs. 2:1-11) 4. The New Queen (vs. 2:12-18) SONGS The Lion And The Lamb We Will Not Be Shaken Great Are You Lord The Stand

We each have a unique part to play, we must each realize what our part is but more importantly build on the foundation that is Christ and we should boast only in the wisdom and power of God. 1. We are changed (vs. 1-4) 2. We are servants (vs. 5-9) 3. Three Warnings: a. Build wisely (vs. 10-15) b. Build carefully (vs. 16-17) c. Build together (vs. 18-23) SONGS He Is The Light How Deep The Father's...

What so many have missed, God has revealed to his people. The Spirit searches our very thoughts and gives us the ability to understand the things freely given us by God. In Christ we can interpret spiritual truths and have confidence in this world. 1. The Wisdom of God: The Cross of Christ (vs. 6-9) 2. The Revelation of the Spirit: A Gift Freely Given (vs 10-13) 3. The Mind of Christ: A Selfless L...

In the wisdom of God the gospel of Jesus is a message of folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1. The message of the gospel is something everyone needs to hear (1:18-25) 2. Sharing the Gospel is something every Christian is qualified to do (1:26-31) 3. Salvation is only found in the power of God (2:1-4) SONGS The Lord Our God The Lion And The Lamb...

Like Saul, our conversions should have a dramatic impact on our lives – proclaiming the gospel and growing in our faith are not simply hallmarks of Saul’s life, but should be true of each of us. 1. A new life (vs. 19b-22) 2. A new normal (vs. 23-25) 3. A new beginning (vs. 26-30) 4. The church grew (vs. 31) SONGS Come Thou Fount This Is Amazing Grace No Longer Slaves How Deep The Father's Love For...

We must be careful that we do not put limits in our own hearts on what God can do. If Jesus could change Saul, who could be out of his reach? 1. An unlikely candidate (vs. 1-2) 2. A dramatic encounter (vs. 3-9) 3. An obedient follower (vs. 10-17a) 4. A new life (vs. 17b-19a) SONG Alive In You Cornerstone Jesus We Love You God Of The Redeemed Hosanna (B. Fraser)

Detailing the story of the conversion of the Ethiopian, the episode highlights the power of God’s word and the necessity of our timely response. Philip’s unwavering obedience led to a powerful encounter. We too cannot always see in advance the plans of the Lord and must walk by faith, not by sight. 1. A strange request (vs. 26-27a) 2. A searching heart (vs. 27b-35) 3. A decision to follow (vs. 36-...

1. The resurrection of Jesus was feared (vs. 62-66) 2. The resurrection of Jesus happened (vs. 1-10) 3. The resurrection of Jesus was denied (vs. 11-15) 4. Three days changed everything (vs. 16-20) SONGS Man Of Sorrows Jesus Paid It All O Praise The Name (Anástasis) Our Risen King [Whitman] Forever [Bethel]

Jesus was brutally beaten and mocked before being led away to be crucified. All who passed by derided him – onlookers, the priests, and even those crucified along with him. Being laid in a tomb, the world thought the Son of God was gone. 1. He was mocked & crucified (vs. 27-38) 2. He was mocked & endured (vs. 39-50) 3. The night love died (vs. 51-56) 4. The King was laid to rest (vs. 56-61) SONGS...

We must not allow unforeseen changes to limit our proclamation, even when we suspect that there will be no real fruit, we must proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Persecution breaks out (vs 1b-3) 2. And the gospel… a. Moves forward (vs 4-13) b. Brings reconciliation (vs 14-17) c. Reveals hard hearts (vs 18-24) d. Spreads beyond (vs 25) SONGS Hosanna (Praise is Rising) Take Heart God I Look To...

Living in an age of seemingly unprecedented relativism, we must at times unapologetically point to the truth and call for repentance. Though to do so may come at great cost to us. 1. Stephen’s accusation (vs. 51-53) 2. Stephen’s witness (vs. 54-56) 3. Stephen’s death (vs. 7:57-8:1a) SONGS This Is Amazing Grace Jesus Paid It All God With Us (Torwalt) Forever Reign Man Of Sorrows

Stephen shares the testimony of God’s working in the lives. We cannot assume that people know the details of the story and must ensure that we ourselves know what we are talking about. 1. The charges (vs. 1) 2. His defense: a. Abraham (vs. 2-8) b. Joseph (vs. 9-16) c. Moses (vs. 17-36) SONGS Your Love Never Fails All The Poor And Powerless O Praise The Name (Anástasis) How He Loves

Even while they were enjoying unprecedented growth, the early church was not without opposition. We need be mindful that though faithful, it does not mean we will avoid conflict. 1. Private depth precedes public impact (vs. 8) 2. A positive impact is not always well received (vs. 9) 3. God gives confidence when we are opposed (vs. 10) 4. The opposition is real and rarely fair (vs. 11-14) 5. The pr...