Church at The Mill

At the beginning of God's Word we see… 1. The Design of God for the Family      Consider the Family's…         1. Formation              Creation defines our roles…                      1. Husband and Wife                      2. Father and Mother      2. Fall Sin has always led to broken families          When the Gospel is alive in a family, we see…                 1.Service                2. Sacrifice                3. Strength 3. The Display of Grace in God's Family Are you serving your family spiritually? Are you serving your church family faithfully?  

Stop praying flimsy prayers! The seventh seal shows... 1. The Silence of Anticipation v.1 2. The Signal of Preparation v.2 3. The Smoke of Supplication v.3-4 4. The Sign of Condemnation v.5   Two Responses Remain: Strengthen Your Faith Share The Gospel

A Vision of... The seal of God is always visible! 1. Hope Sealed v. 1-8      The Lord's seal designates… Protection Possession Promise 2. Hope Revealed v.9-17 Who is this multitude? Notice… Their Salvation v.13-14 Their Service v.15 Their Satisfaction v.16 Their Savior v.17  

The women of our lives should be… Praised Protected Prayed For In Proverbs 31, We see... 1. Her Value v.10 2. Her Vigor v.13, 15, 17, & 27 3. Her Virtues v.11-12, 14, 16-26        Enables Confidence v.11-12, 23          Embodies Compassion v.19-21         Exemplifies Commitment     v.14, 16, 18, 21-22, 24         Edifies Character v.25-26 4. Her Validation v.28-31  

If you want to leverage your life to be ready for the Day of the Lord, let Him be the Lord of your day. The 5th Seal... 1. A Death Filled with Faith v.9-11         Notice:         The Where v.9a          The Why v.9b          The Want v.10          The Wait v.11 The 6th Seal 2. A Death Filled with Fear v.12-17 On the Day of the Lord… Creation Crumbles People Panic God does not discriminate in two directions:  The Gospel is for anyone who believes! Judgment is for everyone who does not.  

Strengthen your faith Share the Gospel!   1- Purpose of the Revelation 2- Possible Timelines of the Return 3-Points of Rapture          - The rapture is defined as the “taking up” or “snatching up” of believers to be with Christ when He returns to the earth. PRE-tribulation view MID-tribulation view POST-tribulation view 4-Punishments before His Return  Who are the horsemen? A White Horse - Rider is either Jesus or the Antichrist A Red Horse - war A Black Horse - famine A Pale Horse - Death

April 20th, 2025  You don't have enough tickets! But Jesus does! Understanding this scene fully means seeing... 1. The World's Destiny v1 2. The World's Dilemma v. 2-3 3. The World's Despair v. 4 4. The World's Defender v. 5-10 Our Defender is a Lamb... 1. A Lamb that Died 2. A Lamb that Lives 3. A Lamb that Reigns 4. A Lamb that Saves Why is the Lamb worthy? He was put to death He has purchased a people He has prepared a kingdom

April 13th, 2025 - 9am Imagine the Scenes of Passion Week: The Savior - bound The Sights - dark The Sounds - disturbing The spirit of Satan - ruling The "Servants" of God - rejecting The Song - condemning

Notice... The Symptoms v.15-16 The Sickness v.17 The Prescription v.18 The Physician v.19-21 Let the Physician in. Let Him do His work. The Doctor is at the door.

When Life is hard... Jesus said... 1. I am Working for you v.8 2. I will Win for you v.9 3. I will Watch over you v.10 4. I will Welcome you v.12 So, when life is hard...two words. HOLD ON

What does Jesus offer to a church whose reputation doesn't match reality?  Jesus offers... 1. A Wake Up Call We All Need To Hear v.1-2 2. A Way Back We All Need To Remember v.3         - The way back:   Remember.  Repent. 3. A Walk We All Want To Go On v.4-6         - A walk with His: Clothing Confidence Confession Hear the wake up call! Remember the way back. Keep your future walk in mind.

When the King speaks we must listen!  The King says... 1. I care about what you ACCOMPLISH with your life! v.19 2. I care about what you ALLOW in your life! v.20-23        - Their sin was not participation.  It was toleration!               Wisdom to remember:  Whatever you allow you will eventually accept.                                                               Whatever you accept you will eventually affirm. 3. I care about what you AFFIRM in your life! v.24-25 4. I care about what you are AWARDED for in your life! v.26-29 Practicing righteous authority over our lives now prepares us for righteous authority later.

Jesus knows our setting, our culture, and our context Notice: 1. The Courage v.13 2. The Compromise v.14-15 3. The Consequences v.16-17          Two opposite consequences…           Condemnation                   Continual Compromise leads to Condemnation           Conquering                  -Satisfaction                 -Salvation Two Sweet and Serious Words: “Therefore Repent”

How can we be faithful in the face of fear? LOOK TO JESUS! 1. He was Faithful in His Suffering v.8 2. He is Faithful in our Suffering v.9-10 3. He Will be Faithful to End Suffering v.11 There is nothing the enemy can throw at us compared to the reward Christ has for us! 1. Gift 2. Guarantee To be faithful, Jesus must be bigger than your fear

They had abandoned their first love Ephesus was... Faithful to Toil v.2a Faithful to Truth v.2b, 6 Faithful under Trial v.3 Returning to the love you had at first involves… 1. The Discipline to Remember v.5a 2. The Decision to Repent v.5b 3. The Diligence to Return v.5c 4. The Danger of Removal v.5d Do you love Him? Do you love others in Him?

You cannot study John and Jesus without pondering you and Jesus. Two parts to this moment… 1. John's Natural Reaction v.17a 2. Jesus' Supernatural Reassurance v.17b-20 Fear disappears in the presence of… His Eternity His Divinity His Humanity  His Victory  His Authority His Clarity His Mystery  

 Revelation is a word to those in battle. In this order we are given… 1. John's Credentials v9 2. John's Context v.10a 3. John's Commission v.10b-11 4. John's Commander v.12-16 Be overwhelmed by… His swag – Robe, Sash His shag – White Hair His stare – Eyes of Fire His stance – Bronze Feet His sound – Roar of Water His stars – 7 Churches His sword – Sharp Words His shine – Like the Sun  

The Course Outline Includes... The Greeting of Divine Greatness (vs. 4-5a) The Giving of Deserved Glory (vs. 5b-6) The Gaining of a Detailed Guarantee (vs. 7-8)

We need to know the… 1. The Person of The Revelation 2. The Purpose of The Revelation 3. The Process of The Revelation 4. The Promises of The Revelation    

 How do think/feel about people who do not know Christ? We were... 1. Hopelessly Rejected v.10a-b 2. Graciously Received v.10c 3. Beautifully Remade v.9a 4. Intentionally Released v.9b Spiritual Conversations Matter... My life before Christ… (Romans 3:23) I came to Christ when…(Romans 6:23) My life now with Christ… (Romans 5:1) How could I not want the same for you? (Romans 10:9-13)   Situational Awareness:  Be confident in the Lord Be concerned about the lost Be consistent in prayer      

You must be present to win. Your presence matters with us because you are a part of a spiritual plan to form a special people with a sacrificial purpose. 1. A spiritual plan v.4-5a 2. A Special People v.5b 3. A Sacrificial Purpose v.5c Gather, Grow, Give, Go. Are you fully present?  

The presence of God in our lives requires our presence with Him. What does growth involve? 1. Discard the wicked v.1 2. Desire the Word v.2 3. Delight in the Lord v.33 Growth has to be fueled by the reality that He is better Discard. Drink. Delight.  

The presence of God moves you to be a witness for God. A Faithful Witness… 1.  Points Away From Self 2. Prepares the Way for Others to Receive Christ 3. Proclaims the Greatness of the Savior How Can You Be A Witness In 2025 Pray for the lost Put a reminder on your phone Plan for gospel opportunities

Are you a good gift receiver? From His fullness we receive:  1. A Saving Grace 2. A Sufficient Grace 3. A Superior Grace How have you received His grace?

What did He come to be? 1. He came to be US His humanity means He is… Fallen humanity's representative Fallen humanity's substitute Redeemed humanity's example 2. He came to be NEAR 3. He came to be SEEN      - He came to be SEEN The ABC's of the Word who became flesh He came to be seen.  Do you see Him?  

What is the story of Jesus in your life? Jesus coming to be WITH US is a story of… 1. Forthright Revelation v.6-8 2. Failed Recognition v.9-10 3.  Fatal Rejection v.11 4.  Faithful Reception v.12-13 Many of you say you recognize Him. Almost all of you would never attempt to reject Him. Most of you have claimed to have received Him. But what does the story of your life say?

This Christmas come with me on a journey to be with Him for He has promised to be with us! As John recounts the coming of Christ, He tells of… 1. His Identity v.1-2                -His Eternity                -His Unity                -His Deity 2. His Activity v.3 3. His Reality v.4-5 For the people of God Christmas is about Christ with us! Dwell upon and live in  His Identity… His Activity… and His Reality.  

When you think of Exodus be… 1. Reminded of God's Character v.1-9              Remember… Who He Is (v.6)                                          What He Does (v.7) 2. Reminded of God's Covenant v.10-28 3. Reminded of God's Christ v.29-35 Remember when you leave… -no veil between you and Him. -no veil between His glory in your life and those around you.  

When you've experienced rebellion and sin in your life, what should you want? We should want to be... 1. Discouraged by His Distance v.1-11 2. Fond of His Favor v.12-17      Moses says… I need your favor to Go (v.12 & 15)                                  I need your favor to Know (v.13)                                 I need your favor to Show (v.16) 3. A Glimpse of His Glory v.18-23  

Jason Johnson, Church Engagement and Mobilization Christian Alliance for Orphans Everyone can do Something What's my Something?

Dr. Wess Stafford, Former president and CEO of Compassion International and an advocate for children shares his testimony and why he is an advocate for children in poverty.   As the son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” But his young heart was often broken as he watched his African friends die from the cruel ravages of poverty. Wess felt privileged to continue his parents' commitment to the poor through the ministry of Compassion International. Wess joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and worked with the ministry, both overseas and at headquarters. He served as President for 20 years. Wess is a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence. He is also an avid outdoorsman and committed family man, living on a small ranch near Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife Donna who was a Compassion sponsor even before she met Wess. They have two daughters, Jenny and Katie — the two children in the world for whom Wess is the greatest advocate of all.

Acts 1:1-14 1. Faith That Produced Obedience 2. Passion That Produced Unity 3. Desperation That Produced Prayer 4. The Spirit That Produced Power  

Exodus 32:7-35 Four responses to sin… 1. The Sovereign Response  v.7-10, 33-35 2. The Savior's Response  v 11-20, 28-32 3. The Sinful Response  v. 22-24 4. The Saving Response v. 25-27 Common cows worth killing: Infatuation with comfort/pleasure/experiences/ entertainment Consumed with goals/dreams/success/status Unhealthy dependence on human relationships Sexual sin (flirting/sexting/porn/fornication) Love of money/preoccupied with pursuit of possessions Kill the cows you… Love more than Him Trust more than Him Serve more than Him Fear more than Him

To worship an idol is to replace God with something or someone else What is an idol? Anything you love more than God Anything you fear more than God Anything you trust more than God Anything you serve more than God Idolatry is... 1. Distrust of God (v. 1) 2. Disobedience to God (v. 2-4a) 3. Distortion of God (v. 4b-6) - Do not believe you are immune from idols in your life. Run to Christ…and Christ alone.  

Three Truths: 1. The Source of all Storms (v. 19-22) 2. The Source of our Sorrow (v. 23) 3. The Source of our Strength (v. 24-28) Three Sources of Strength: The Promise of God (v. 24) The Presence of God (v.25-27) The Purposes of God (v. 28) How does God use storms?  To display His great power and might To bring judgment To bring repentance and grow faith The world focuses on the size of the storm. We should focus on the size of the Savior.  

2 Corinthians 8:10-11 More Than Ever God has blessed us. More Than Ever our community needs the gospel. More Than Ever we must do something about it. Paul teaches us that… 1. Beginning Requires Conviction (v.10) 2. Finishing Requires Commitment (v.11) - If you are a part of our church and made a MTE commitment, please finish the task. - If you are a part of our church and you did not make a commitment to MTE, please prayerfully consider joining us!

God designed us physically and spiritually to work and rest. 2 Final Instructions: 1. Work for His Glory (v.1-11) 2. Rest for His Glory (v.12-18) When we look at the Sabbath: We Look Up We Look In We Look Back We Look Forward We Look Out!  

Exodus 30 Moses is given four finishing touches: 1. The Incense of Intercession          (v.1-10, 34-38)       - Prayer was the primary purpose of the altar       - We need a high priest who prays for us 2. The Payment of Provision (v.11-16) 3. The Continuation of Cleansing (v.17-21) 4. The Aroma of Anointing (v. 22-33) Does your life have the the aroma of Christ?

Exodus 29 When God calls someone to Himself... 1. Their Soul must be Cleansed (v.1-4) 2. Their Self must be Clothed (v.5-9) 3. Sin must be Covered (v.10-18) 4. Their Service must be Consecrated (v. 19-34) Application of an Ordination: 1. Is your soul clean? 2. Is your self clothed? 3. Is your sin covered? 4. Is your service consecrated?

Exodus 28  1. Clothed For His Glory - The office of the High Priest  - The outfit of the High Priest  Verses to note: v.2-3-Requirement of God v.12-Remembrance before God v.29-Representation before God v.30-Request before God v.38-Redemption before God v.40-Reverence before God 2. Clothed In His Glory The outfit of The Great High Priest  3. Clothed By His Glory 4. Clothed For His Glory - Spiritual Clothing for Character - Spiritual Clothing for Conflict He was clothed in glory to remove your filthy rags. He died for you naked. You will not serve him that way. 

Exodus 27 Notice... I. The Lessons from the Altar. v.1-8 The altar is physical reminder of… The Fear of God The Forgiveness of God II. The Lessons from the Courtyard.     v.9-19 III. The Lessons from the Lamp and Oil v.20-21 Is there room in the spaces of your life for …the fear of God? …the forgiveness of God? …the favor of God? …the fellowship of God? …the faithfulness of God? …faithfulness to God?  

Plans Matter A great question to ask: What does this teach us about God? We learn: 1. The Demand and Desire for the Tabernacle Display the Faithfulness of God 2. The Design and Detail of the Tabernacle Display the Glory of God 3. The Distance and Division of the Tabernacle Display the Holiness of God Drawing Near Holding Tighter Helping One Another  

Exodus 25 Do you thirst for the presence of God? We see... 1. The Focus of Preparing for His Presence (v.8) 2. The Funding of Preparing for His Presence (v.1-9) 3. The Furnishings of Preparing for His Presence (v.10-40)  -The Ark -The Table -The Lampstand  

The Great King-Priest of Psalm 110 I. Messiah Jesus is our great King.    1. He is enthroned by the Lord.   2. He is empowered by the Lord.   II. Messiah Jesus is our great High Priest.     1. His priesthood is irrevocable.  2. His power is invincible.

Guest Speaker, Dr. Thomas White, became the 10th president of Cedarville University on July 1, 2013. Serving in a variety of leadership roles and responsibilities, White has more than a decade of administrative, teaching, and research experience and combines strong leadership with a pastoral heart for ministry while standing for biblical truth.   PSALM 34 When life seemingly fall apart, what do we do? 1. Worship the Lord (1-3) 2. Seek the Lord (4-10) 3. Fear the Lord (9-16) 4. Take Refuge in the Lord (17-22)  

Psalm 23 The Good Shepherd 1. The Good Shepherd Provides (vss. 1-3)Contentment Test: Am I grateful for what I have? Do I acknowledge the source of what I have? Do I feel the need for others to see what I have? Do I define myself by my material possessions or current circumstances? When I see what others have, how do I respond? Can I serve others without recognition? What am I doing with what I have? 2. The Good Shepherd Protects (vs. 4) 3. The Good Shepherd Prepares (vss. 5-6)  

Psalm 90 Why is it difficult to live with an eternal perspective? How can I live with eternal perspective? 1. Appreciate God's Greatness (v.1-4) 2. Recognize Life's Brevity (v.5-11) 3. Make Every Day Count (v.12-17) Every Single Day... Is precious - once it's over, it's over. Seek satisfaction in the Lord. Lean on the Lord in your work. What does an Eternal Perspective Look like? Christ becomes your focus  The Church becomes essential  Your occupation becomes worship  Evangelism becomes routine

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Psalm 37 What happens when you find yourself in a world where God's people are suffering and the wicked are thriving?  Fret Not! Instead of Fretting... 1. Determine where your confidence lives. (v.3a) Consider:             - The Record of His Faithfulness             - The Future of His Faithfulness Placing our confidence in the LORD looks like… Committing our way to Him (v.5) Being Still (v.7) Waiting on Him (v.9) 2. Dedicate yourself to doing good. (3b) 3. Delight yourself in all that who God is. (v.4) Oftentimes, the Lord doesn't rescue you from evil but instead He sits down beside you. The Lord's Supper is comfort food for the anxious and the angry.  

Exodus 20:17-21 Wisdom about your wants 1. The Distinctiveness of Coveting    Coveting is Covert.    Coveting is Comprehensive. 2. The Deception of Coveting      Deception related to your neighbor      Deception related to your God      Deception related to yourself 3. The Danger of Coveting 4. The Defeat of Coveting  Conquering Coveting: Call it and confess it Count your blessings Contemplate the Cross and Communion with Christ Celebrate the blessings of others Chase people

Exodus 20:16 God wants His people to… 1. Speak the Truth 2. Know the Truth 3. Love the Truth Everyone is seeking truth…but truth has become very rare. To Know The Truth... 1. God is Truth 2. Jesus is Truth 3. The Holy Spirit is Truth 4. The Word is Truth Are you living in truth?