The local church is central to God's plan, so we as believers should be mutually committed to one.Sermon NotesIntroduction We are going to examine five aspects of a proper commitment to the...

The Church works when we humbly love one another and fulfill our God-given roles.Sermon NotesCentral Theme: Elders: Shepherd God’s FlockThe Humble Task:The Motiv...

The primary mission of the church is to call the nations to give allegiance Jesus.Sermon NotesThe Grand StoryGenesis 1:26-28; Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 12:1-3; Psalm 2; ...

Why is the local church a big deal to God and believers? The Bible answers three questions that will propel us to give our lives to Christ and his Church.Sermon NotesThe Bible answers three questions that will propel us to giv...

What does biblical friendship look like?Sermon Notes1. Share each other’s trouble 2. Sacrifice for each other’s ministry  3. Seek each other’s fruitfulness 4. Stir each other’s trust in God’s ...

Colossians 3:16 “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” ...

Easter is in the rear-view mirror and won’t return for another fifty-four long weeks. Which means, we have a serious problem: we are in need of a sustainable source of hope. It doesn’t take much to lose hope. An early alarm on Monday morning, ...

The Apostle Paul rejoices greatly for the financial gift he received from the Philippian church.Sermon NotesThe Apostle Paul rejoices greatly for the financial gift he received from the Philippian church....

Jesus’ resurrection secures the final redemption of every situation corrupted by sin. (Resurrection Sunday Easter 2018)Sermon NotesIntroduction 1. You need clarity 2. ...

Think on the good and practice the good and the result will be the powerful encouragement that the God of Peace is with you.Sermon Notes Context Think on the good and practice the good and the ...

The cure for anxiety is prayerful trust in the LordSermon NotesMain Idea: The cure for anxiety is prayerful trust in the Lord   ...

Three pursuits of the Christian who desires to stand firm in the Lord: maintaining harmony, cultivating joy, generous in your assessment of othersSermon NotesIntroduction Main Idea: Paul outline...

Three keys to obtaining the prize of Christ and the New Creation: Imitate good examples, watch out for evil influences and eagerly await your savior!Sermon NotesMain idea: Three keys to obtaining the prize of Christ and...

As believers, Christ is not just our ticket to the prize, Christ is our prize! Sermon NotesPaul gives us 4 encouragements to pursue the prize of Christ!1. Rejoice in the prize of Christ (3...

 Guest Speaker Bill Shannon from Grace Community Church in California joins us this morning to exposit 2 Peter 1:3-4...

Sermon Notes Main Idea: Know Christ! He is of Surpassing Worth 1. Count your liabilities (3:7-8) 2. Consider Christ’s Worth (3:8) 3. Count your gain...

Sermon NotesMain idea: Know Christ! There is nothing of more surpassing worth. 1. Rejoice in Christ (3:1) 2. Look out for threats to knowing Christ (3:2) 3...

Sermon Notes1. Timothy2. Epaphroditus Implications and Applications...

Psalm 103:1  Of David“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!” Okay, that’s great, but do I really have to praise Him with “...

Work out your salvation together and your lives will radiate the gospel into a sinfully dark world.Sermon NotesMain idea: Work out your salvation together and your lives will radiate the gospel into a sinfully da...

Imitating Jesus’ humility will bring unity in our mission together as the Church.Sermon NotesMain Idea: Imitating Jesus’ unparalleled humility will bring unparalleled unity in our mission together ...

Four keys to heal (or head off) the damaging effects of self-centered division among heavenly citizensSermon Notes Four keys to heal (or head off) the damaging effects of self-centered division among heavenly citiz...

“Being sensible that I am unable to do anything without God’s help, I do humbly entreat Him, by His grace, to enable me to keep these Resolutions, so far as they are agreeable to His will, for Christ’s sake.”Remember to read ove...

Sermon NotesProposition 4 costly and dangerous resolutions so that you will maximize both your pleasure AND impact not only in this age, but also in the one to come An abbreviated biography of Jonathan Edwards...

Sermon NotesMain Idea: You can’t stay neutral about the merciful salvation revealed in Christ 1. Offered Isaiah 49:6 he says: “It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to ...

Sermon NotesMain Idea: Seeing clearly God’s plan for Christ’s birth is the only way to find God’s peace on earth 1. Why Did Christ visit? To complete the plan of salvation...

Sermon NotesIntroduction: What is a Patriot? Big Idea: Paul calls you to live faithfully as a Gospel Patriot! Philippians 3:20Acts 16:12, 19-21...

Sermons NotesCentral Theme: Paul is calling us to choose the unfailing joy of gospel partnership whether you live or die  1. Choose the certainties of unfailing joy 2 Corinthians 1:11 You also must he...

Sermon NotesIntroduction Big idea: Paul gives us powerful examples of joyful gospel proclamation.  Philippians 4:9 What you have le...

Love and knowledge are equally important, you cannot have one without the other. Our love for one another and for God depends on our knowledge of Him, love without knowledge is powerless, but knowledge of Him that does not produce affection, desir...

Sermon Notes Five encouragements that bring joy in gospel partnership1. Put Christ at the center of everything you do (Philippians 1:1-2)Christians are all slaves of Christ ...

As we begin our study of Philippians, we will learn about unity in gospel partnership as a church.Sermon Notes Introduction Main idea: Live worthy of Christ by striving side by side for the for the faith of the gospel....

Sermon NotesMain Idea: Four decisions to accept or reject grace in response to the imminent return of Jesus Christ      To be cursed:   ...

Sermon NotesMain idea: Thirst and hunger for God in this cursed world and you will be satisfied.     In part now      In exceeding fulness in the New EdenLa...