Worship in the Word

We begin a new series this week studying the book of Genesis. This week we se that the creation account shows us that God made this world for us to enjoy rest.  I. God made everything II. God made everything for you III. God made everything for you to rest

The Gospel Changes Everything Titus 2:11-15 Guest Speaker Nat LeTowt brings the message to us from the book of Titus

 Psalms 56: A Prayer for the New Year I. The Problem II. God's solution III. How We Respond

 John 1:14-18: The Word Became Flesh I. The Humility of the Incarnation II. The Glory of the Incarnation III. Message of the Incarnation

John 1:1-13 I. The Word II. Light and Life III. Children of God

Mark reveals the worthiness of Jesus and shows that our response is one of self-denial and sacrifice I. The Gospel II. The Baptizer III. Our Response

Nate Sheaffer brings the message this morning from Luke 14 about the life and cost of a disciple of Jesus Christ As the crowds following Jesus grew larger, He tells them some hard truths about following Him as a disciple. I. Who is in the crowd? II. The costs of being a disciple of Jesus III. Applications by way of questions

In this final chapter of 2 Peter, we see that believers respond to the coming day of the Lord with trust in his word and diligence in our character.  I. The Denial II. God's Character III. Our Response

Believers need to recognize false teachers so that we can minimize the damage of their destructive teaching.  I. The danger of false teachers II. The judgement on false teachers III. The character of false teachers

Paul Davis, president of ABWE brings forth the message and challenge of "The Great Commission" from Matthew 28:16-20

Believers are to be effective, fruitful disciples through knowing God deeply and through strenuous moral effort.  I. The Knowledge of God II. Godly Character III. Established in the truth

Peter ends his first book with a discussion on the importance of humility for believers.  I. Humility for leaders II. Humility for laymen III. The reason for humility

For the Christian, suffering is not cause for despair, but rather joy.  I. Don't be surprised II. Rejoice in the trial III. Entrust yourself to your Creator

Peter shows those life of integrity believers are called to have is grounded in the death we die to sin 1. Why we cease from Sin 2. The Sins we put off 3. The Righteousness we seek

Peter shows, through the example of Christ, that suffering is a pathway to eschatological blessing.  I. Believers do not fear suffering II. Believers are sanctified by suffering III. Believers have hope through Christ's victory

Peter gives practical instruction for godly living to specifically, wives, then husbands and finally, the whole church. I. Wives II. Husbands III. All of you

Even though we live as aliens, we are called to submit ourselves to authority in our lives.  I. Submission of Citizens II. Submission of Slaves III. Christ's Example

We move into chapter 2 this week continuing our study of 1st Peter I. Long for the Word II. The Cornerstone III. Our Identity

Peter reveals three imperatives for how to walk as a Christian: in holiness, conduct and love.  I. The Imperative of Holiness II. The Imperative of Conduct III. The Imperative of Love

We begin a new study this week in the book of 1 Peter.  God's election and our glorious inheritance are the ground of rejoicing in the midst of difficult trials.  I. God's Election  II. Our Inheritance III. Greatly Rejoice

Amos concludes his book with another discussion of the Sovereignty of God. Because our God is Sovereign, we know that He will judge evil and that He will keep His promises.  I. God's Omniscience II. God's Sovereignty III. God's Promises

I. Summer Fruit II. Greed Personified III. True Famine

In our passage, we see God's sovereignty and control mixed with his grace and mercy.  I. God Relents II. God's Standard III. Our Response

Amos condemns Israel for their pride; it shows up in their military might and indulgent lifestyle.  I. Pride in Military Might II. Pride Expressed in Indulgence III. Punishment for Pride

Israel is looking for life in religious activity, however, Amos informs them the life is found in seeking the Lord and growing in personal righteousness.  I. Seek the Lord II. The Greatness of God III. Religious Activity