Ashland Grace Church Sermons

"A Gracious God and His Generous People"Exodus 35-39Main Point: In response to God's kindness, God's people gladly and eagerly obey Him1. God's kindness is worth repeating!2. Obedience is our proper response to God!3. We should be gladly generous!

“Defining the Relationship”Exodus 34:10-35…The mountaintop proclamation!1. “Behold, I am making a covenant.” (vs. 10a)…A defining commitment!2. “Behold…the awesome thing I will do with you.” (vs. 10b)…a defining purpose!Numbers 6:24-26 Hebrews 13:20-21

“Who is the LORD?”Exodus 34:1-9“The LORD, the LORD…”–His love is sympathetic.–His love forgives sin.—His love is steadfast.Lamentations 3:21-24, Romans 8:31-39Your response…– Fear the LORD.Psalm 147:10-11–Turn from your sins.John 3:16–Seek the LORD.Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 90:14-15, Ephesians 3:14-21

"The Presence of God"Exodus 33:1-231. God's presence is what we need most2. God's presence is assured because of Jesus3. God's presence makes us special4. God's presence gives us rest5. God's presence is the greatest joy of all

"The Golden Calf"Exodus 32:1-35Behold, a Cow: The futility of idolatryBehold, a Mediator: The need for intercessionBehold, your God: How then should we live?1. Trust wholly in Jesus2. Don't desire evil3. Remember your faithful Savior

"A God-Honoring Life"Exodus 30-311. God-honoring worship2. God-honoring work3. God-honoring rest

"For Glory and For Beauty"Exodus 28:1-29:46Our High Priest represents usOur High Priest guides usOur High Priest makes us holy

"The Gospel According to the Tabernacle"Exodus 25:1 - 27:21Our Greatest NeedGod's Merciful ResponseThe Joy of God With UsOur Response to God's Gracious Presence

"Seeing God"Exodus 24:1-18The Pattern of WorshipThe Response of WorshipThe Foundation of WorshipThe Goal of Worship

"Lessons for the Journey"Exodus 23:20-33God will finish what He startedGod's timing is always rightOur obedience is not optionalOur obedience is good for us

'The God of Justice"Exodus 20:22-23:19Timely Truths for Israel:1. Justice for slaves2. Justice for the innocent3. Justice for the vulnerableTimeless Truths for Us:1. True worship begins and ends with rightly honoring God2. True justice is a commitment to truth, compassion, and fairness3. True Christians must be quick to remember

"Two Types of Fear"Exodus 20:18-21Our need for graceOur need for worshipOur need for obedienceOur need for a Mediator

"True Contentment"Exodus 20:17What does it mean to covet?What makes this commandment unique?What is the opposite of coveting?Six truths in learning contentment:1. Possessions are not ultimate2. Possessions are not ultimately satisfying3. Possessions are not eternal4. God is always with you5. God will give you what you need6. God is enough

"A Faithful Witness"Exodus 20:16Lies harm life...Are you bearing false witness?The Truth gives life...Are you bearing true witness?

"A Tale of Two Thieves" Exodus 20:15Examine the extent of stealing in your lifeEradicate the greed from your heartEmbrace the abundant life in Christ

"Pure in Heart"Exodus 20:14Celebrate your spouseConquer your lustCherish your Savior

"A Culture of Life"Exodus 20:13We must value life, not take itWe must seek a culture of life, not a culture of deathWe must love others, not hate them

"Honor Your Father and Mother"Exodus 20:12Why is the commandment given?How are we called to obey the commandment?You can honor your parents by respecting themYou can honor your parents by obeying themYou can honor your parents by thanking themYou can honor your parents by supporting themWho does the commandment call us to honor?

"Sabbath Rest"Genesis 20:8-11The Sabbath is fulfilled in Christ: We can rest from our works and trust in God!We all need to set apart time for worshipWe all need to set apart time for rest

"What's in a Name?"Exodus 20:7Three things to avoid:1. Don't use God's name lightly2. Don't us God's name for your own agenda3. Don't use God's name to promote falsehoodThree things to embrace:1. Revere God's name2. Call upon God's name3. Share God's name

"Drawing Near to the Holy God"Exodus 19:1-25God is Near: We are His treasured possessionGod is Holy: We must be perfectly pure to be near GodGod is Savior: We are represented by our faithful Mediator, Jesus Christ!

"Seven Essential Traits of Godly Leaders"Exodus 17:8 - 18:271. Godly leaders rely on God's strength2. Godly leaders show honor to others3. Godly leaders love to tell what God has done4. Godly leaders listen to wise counsel5. Godly leaders know their limits6. Godly leaders don't lead alone7. Godly leaders fear God more than man

“Doubting God's Presence”Exodus 17:1-7A Life-Defining Question:“Is the LORD among us or not?”Common Responses…1. Atheism: “I don't believe in God!”…No hope!Ecclesiastes 2:24-25; Ephesians 2:122. Individualism: “I don't need God!”…No rest!Psalm 95:6-11; 127:1-2; Hebrew 3:123. Theism: “I trust the Rock!”1Corinthians 10:4; Psalm 46:1-2; 71:3; Isaiah 26:3-4…Never alone!Exodus 33:12-15; Isaiah 41:10; Matthew 28:20

“Doubting God's Provision”Exodus 16:1-36Main Point:We can trust God for our daily bread and must trust God's Son, for our eternal life.Significant Questions:1. Do you realize who you “grumble against”?2. Do you recognize your need for “testing”?3. Have you eaten “the bread of life”?4. Do you see “Sabbath rest” as a gift?5. Are you looking toward the “glory of the LORD”?

"Bitter or Sweet?"Exodus 15:22-271. The nature of the problem: Grumbling in unbelief2. The nature of the solution: A tree that makes sweet that which was bitter3. The nature of the lesson: True freedom is found in following God

"The Song of Moses"Exodus 15:1-21Sing for what God has done: Christ has triumphed!Sing for what God is doing: Christ is my strength!Sing for what God will do: Christ will reign forever and ever!

"Fear Not!"Exodus 14:1-31Main point: Because our God fights for us, we can live by faith and not by fear!

"By His strong hand!"Exodus 12:33 - 13:22Can I trust God?1. God sets us apart for Himself2. God provides for us3. God goes with usI can trust God with __________

"Behold, the Lamb!"Exodus 11:1-12:32Our greatest problem: Death is the ultimate judgment for sinOur only hope: The blood of the Lamb, shed for us

“The Plagues, Part 2”Exodus 9:1-10:29 Plague 5: Livestock Plague 6: Boils Plague 7: Hail Plague 8: Locusts Plague 9: Darkness The meaning of the plagues: Will you submit to God?

“The Plagues, Part 1”Exodus 7:14-8:32 Plague 1: Blood Plague 2: Frogs Plague 3: Gnats Plague 4: Flies The meaning of the plagues: what are you trusting in?

"The First Sign"Exodus 7:1-13The first step: Growing in obedienceThe first sign: God has no rivalsThe first hardening: God's righteous judgmentThe only hope: God's wonderful mercy

"The Spiritual Discipline of Remembering"Exodus 6:1-301. Remember who God is2. Remember what God has done3. Remember what God has promised4. Remember what God can doDo you have ears to hear?

"Who is the Lord?"Exodus 5:1-23A Picture of UnbeliefA Picture of SinA Picture of Lament

"Trust and Obey"Exodus 4:18-311. Follow God's leading2. Receive God's Word3. Obey God's commands4. Worship God

"But I Will Be With You"Exodus 3:11 - 4:17Objection 1: "I won't be enough"Objection 2: "I won't be certain"Objection 3: "I won't be heard"Objection 4: "I won't be able"Objection 5: "I won't be going"

"I Am Who I AM"Exodus 3:1-22Good question: who am I?Better question: who is God?1. Our God wants to be known2. Our God is entirely self-sufficient3. Our God is the most supreme reality in the universe4. Our God is unchanging5. Our God became flesh to deliver us

"And God Knew"Exodus 2:23-25What do we do with our groaning?1. God hears you2. God remembers His promises3. God sees you4. God knows

"An Unlikely Hero"Exodus 2:1-221. We need to learn God's salvation through Jesus Christ2. We need to learn to trust God's plan, and live like it3. We need to learn to rely on God's strength, not our own4. We need to learn what God can do with flawed people who put Him first

"Dark Days in Egypt" Exodus 1:1-22 The story so far... 1. God's people experience opposition because of their faithfulness 2. God's people grow through affliction 3. God's people fear God more than man "Because I fear God, I will not ____________"

"The Honor of Age in a Youth-Obsessed Culture" 1. Those who are older deserve honor 2. Those who are older have a purpose 3. Those who are older testify to God's faithfulness

"How the Image of God Opposes Abortion" Psalm 139 1. God intimately forms every human being in the womb Genesis 2:4-7; Psalm 139:13-16; Job 31:15 2. The unborn in the womb are human  Psalm 139; Luke 1:15, 1:41; Exodus 21:21-25 3. All human beings are made in God's image  Genesis 1:26-27 4. Children are a gift from the Lord  Psalm 127:3; Mark 10:14-16 5. The Lord cares for the helpless  Exodus 22:21-24; Psalm 68:5, 82:3-4; James 1:27; Proverbs 24:11 6. God strictly forbids taking innocent life  Genesis 9:6; Exodus 20:13; Proverbs 6:16-19; Psalm 106:38 7. Therefore we should lament abortion  Psalm 94:3-7 8. The gospel offers a beautiful contrast, a blessed hope, and a brighter future  John 10:10 9. Therefore the church ought to be a counter-cultural community of life  Deuteronomy 30:19-20)