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June 15th, 2025 - Acts 2:14-41 – The Life of Christ and His Evangelistic Message Point 1 – V.14-21 – It shall be, God declares (historical proclamation of fulfillment) Point 2 – V.22-36 – Jesus is Lord and Christ, whom you crucified (Theological evaluation) Point 3 – V.37-41 – Repent and be baptized for forgiveness of sins (summons to believe)
June 8th, 2025 - Acts 2:1-13 – Fully Filled by the SpiritPoint 1 – V.1-4 – God's promise fulfilledPoint 2 – Good news for every nation under heaven
June 1st, 2025 - Acts 1:9-26 – God's Power Displayed Point 1 – V.9-11 – Christ's Ascension Point 2 – V.12-14 – Prayerful Obedience Point 3 – V.15-26 – God's Sovereignty and Providence
May 25th, 2025 - Acts 1:1-8 – The Reason You Are a ChristianPoint 1 – V.1-2a – Previously in the Bible…Point 2 – V.2b-7 – Objective truthPoint 3 – V.8 – The power from God to witness
May 18th, 2025 - 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - The Truth Changes Lives (feat. Chris Riggs)1) Teach the truth (V1&2)2) We have a tendency to walk away from the truth (V3&4)3) We will be rewarded for enduring in the truth (5-8)
May 11th, 2025 - Hebrews 4:12-16 - Our Great High Priest (feat. Jeremy Singer)1.) The Living Word (V. 12-13) 2.) The Great High Priest (V. 14-15) 3.) Confidence and Honesty Before the Throne (V. 16)
Luke 24:36-53 - Good News of Great Joy for All Nations Point 1 – V.36-42 – Disbelieved for joy and were marvelingPoint 2 – V.44-49 – Unimaginable joy with GodPoint 3 – V.50-53 – Great joy continually blessing God
April 27th, 2025 - Luke 24:13-35 – Faith is the Gift of GodPoint 1 – V.13-19a – Believing the unbelievablePoint 2 – V.19b-27 – Faith grows by understanding the scriptures in relation to ChristPoint 3 – V.28-35 – Faith is knowing Jesus is with you
April 20th, 2025 (Easter) - Luke 24:1-12 – Our Eternal Lord Jesus Point 1 – V.1-5 – Living Lord Jesus Point 2 – V.6-8 – Active Lord Jesus Point 3 – V.9-12 – Faithful Lord Jesus
April 13th, 2025 - Luke 22:7-20 – The Consummate Act of God's LovePoint 1 – V.7-13 – Celebrating God's divine direction and provision - PassoverPoint 2 – V.14-20 – Enjoying the last supper - Communion
April 6th, 2025 - Matthew 9:9-38 - Launching the Ministry of Forgiveness Point 1 – V.9-17 – Radical new discipleship Point 2 – V.18-34 – Jesus has the whole world in his hands Point 3 – V.35-38 – The compassion of Christ
March 30th, 2025 - Matthew 8:1-9:8 – Jesus Breaks Cultural BoundariesPoint 1 – V.1-17 – Jesus helps Israel's marginalized peoplePoint 2 – V.18-22 – Jesus changed the concept of discipleshipPoint 3 – V.8:23-9:8 – Jesus' authority over everything and all things
Matthew 7:13-29 - Decisions with Eternal Consequences Point 1 – V.13-14 – Two paths to follow Point 2 – V.15-20 - Two kinds of teachers Point 3 – V.21-23 – Two types of disciples Point 4 – V.24-27 – Two foundations to build your life upon Point 5 – V.28-29 – There is only one Lord, King, Savior, Mediator, Son of God…Jesus
March 16th, 2025 - Matthew 7:1-12 – Balancing Your RelationshipsPoint 1 – V.1-5 – Inappropriate judgment – legislating moralityPoint 2 – V.6 – Evaluating appropriately - using discernmentPoint 3 – V.7-11 – In any and every situation, trust that your heavenly father is goodPoint 4 – V.12 – The summary of your new life in Christ as a disciple
March 9th, 2025 - Matthew 6:19-34 – Faith and the Personal Interior LifePoint 1 – V.19-24 – Wealth (God or Money)Point 2 – V.25-34 – Anxiety (God or Worry)
March 1st, 2025 - James 1:2-8 - Trusting God in the Midst of TrialsPoint 1 – V.2-4 – The Purpose and Effects of TrialsPoint 2 – V.5-8 – Trusting God
February 23, 2025 - The Sovereignty of God (feat. Chris Riggs)
February 16th, 2025 - Matthew 6:1-18 – Public Religious Life Point 1 – V.1 – Why do you do the things you do? And who do you do them for? Point 2 – V.2-4 – Giving Point 3 – V.5-15 - Prayer Point 4 – V.16-18 - Fasting
February 9th, 2025 - Matthew 5:33-48 – Internal Heart Attitudes and External Actions (Part 2)Point 1 – V.33-37 - OathsPoint 2 – V.38-42 - RetaliationPoint 3 – V.43-47 - Love Your EnemiesPoint 4 – V.48 – The righteous requirement = God's perfection
February 2nd, 2025 - Matthew 5:21-32 – Internal Heart Attitudes and External Actions (Part 1) Point 1 – V.21-26 - Anger Point 2 – V.27-30 - Lust Point 3 – V.31-32 - Divorce
January 26, 2025 - Matthew 5:17-20 – The Promised Old Testament MessiahV.17 – Jesus fulfills all of the Old Testament. V.18 – The law is the revealed will of God for his people. V.19 – Disciples are expected to honor the law by doing and teaching the commandments out of love. V.20 – Inside-out righteousness that highlights you cannot earn your own favor/righteousness with God.
January 19, 2025 - Matthew 5:3-16 – Good News of Great Joy Point 1 – V.3-12 – The introduction to Kingdom living Point 2 – V.13-16 – True disciples will stand out among other people
January 12, 2025 - Matthew 4:23-5:2 – The Inauguration of the Kingdom of God Point 1 – 4:23-25 – Through teaching, preaching, and demonstrating Point 2 – 5:1-2 – There were great crowds and there were disciples
January 5, 2025 - Ecclesiastes 3 – Enjoying Every Day with God Point 1 – V.1-8 – The human experience in a tapestry of time Point 2 – V.9-15 – Life in the context of a Creator Point 3 – V.16-22 – Life in the context of a shared existence
December 29, 2024 - Isaiah 55:1-13 - The Great Invitation (feat. Jeremy Singer) 1.) The Holy Invitation V. 1-5 2.) The Call to Repentance V. 6-9 3.) The Joys of the New Covenant V. 10-13
December 22, 2024 - Colossians 1:15-20 – And They Shall Call His Name…Jesus Point 1 – V.15-18 – Jesus is… Point 2 – V.19-20 – Jesus does…
December 15, 2024 - Psalm 66 – Tis the Reason For Joy Point 1 – V.1-4 – Praise the LORD! Point 2 – V.5-7 – Remember His awesome deeds! Point 3 – V.8-15 – Joy in suffering and abundance! Point 4 – V.16-20 – Joy in and from the Lord!
December 8, 2024 - Psalm 136 His Commitment to His Purpose Endures Forever Point 1 – V.1-3 – Our good LORD - There is but one good God Point 2 – V.4-9 – Our Father/Creator - There is but one creator God Point 3 – V.10-15 – Our Rescuer/Deliverer/Savior - There is but one God of Redemption Point 4 – V.16-22 – Our Victorious King/Protector - There is but one promise keeping God Point 5 – V.23-25 – Our Gracious Provider - There is but one God over all Point 6 – V.26 – Our Precious Holy God - In all situations give thanks because Our God's steadfast love endures forever
December 1st, 2024 - Lamentations 3:21-26 – Therefore I Have Hope Point 1 – V.21 – I remember when… Point 2 – V.22-24 – This is the day, today Point 3 – V.25-26 – Future hope and glory in Christ
November 24th, 2024 - Psalm 50 – A Sacrifice of Thanksgiving Point 1 – V.1-6 – God is… Point 2 – V.7-15 – Consider your Worship Point 3 – V.16-22 – Consider your Conduct Point 4 – V.23 – The Gospel
November 17th, 2024 - Ephesians 3:10 - Another and Nobler Exhibition (feat. Chris Gingrich) -The Scheme and Plan of Saving the Church -The Various Dispensations Through Which the Church has Passed -The Church's Covenant Head and Representative (Christ) -The Conversion of Every Child of God -The Trials and Experience of Believers -When the Last of God's People Shall be Brought In
November 10th, 2024 - Galatians 5:16-26 - What Is It To Follow Christ? (feat. Dave Cox) 16 But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy,[a] drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do[b] such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
November 3rd, 2024 - Ezekiel 36:22-27 - The New Heart: From God, For God (feat. Jeremy Singer) v.22-23: The Old Heart v.24-27: The New Heart
October 27th, 2024 - Galatians 6:11-18 – The New Creation in Christ V.11 – large letters is possibly an ancient form of italicizing or boldfacing this part of the letter. V.12-13 – Paul's final critique of the Judaizers – 4 problems with them V.14-17 – Paul's evaluation of himself and purpose of Ministry V.18 – Paul's grace filled benediction – grace being the point with your Spirit
October 20th, 2024 - Galatians 6: 1-10 - Christian Ethics by the Spirit
October 13th, 2024 - Galatians 5:13-26 – Living Your Spirit Led Calling Point 1 – V.13-15 – A call to use your freedom wisely Point 2 – V.16-18 – A call to walk by the Spirit Point 3 – V.19-21 – A call to be aware and on guard against the flesh Point 4 – V.22-26 – A call to trust and belong to Christ Jesus through the Spirit
October 6th, 2024 - Galatians 5:1-12 - Christ Has Set Us Free Point 1 – V.1 – There is “Freedom” in Christ (Thesis) Point 2 - V.2 – An Apostle's Authoritative Assertion Point 3 - V.3-6 – Three Reasons the Gospel is “Good News” Point 4 - V.7-12 – Encouragement to choose Jesus
September 29th, 2024 - Galatians 4:21-31 – Choosing Freedom over Slavery V.21 – The question V22-23 – The biblical narrative of Abraham's two sons by two women V.24-27 – The interpretation V.28-31 – The application
NOTE: Today's sermon was cut short because of losing power at church. Thank you for understanding! September 22nd, 2024 - Galatians 4:8-20 - An Appeal of Heart Point 1 – V.8-11 – Paul's problem with the Galatians Point 2 – V.12-20 – Paul's plea to the Galatians
September 15th, 2024 - Galatians 3:26-4:7 - You Are Heirs According to Promise Point 1 – V.26-29 – You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus Point 2 – V.1-7 – Because you are sons, you are an heir through God our Father
September 8th, 2024 - Galatians 3:19-25 – God's Holy Law Point 1 – V.19-20 – The purpose of the law Point 2 – V.21-25 – The function of the law
September 1st, 2024 - Galatians 3:15-18 – God's Covenantal Promises V.15 – a fortiori argument, strong to stronger V.16 – the promises of God to Abraham were a covenant V.17 – Now that Paul has shown that the covenant of Abraham applies to Christians (faith) his point is simple. V.18 – The promise of an inheritance rests on a promise, not by works of the law.
August 25th, 2024 - Galatians 3:6-14 – The Righteous Shall Live by Faith Through the Spirit Point 1 – V.6-7 – By God's grace through faith Point 2 – V.8-9 – All the nations will be blessed Point 3 – V.10-12 – God's law does not produce faith for salvation Point 4 – V.13-14 – Jesus freed us from the curse of the law
August 18th, 2024 - Galatians 3:1-5 – The Christian “Experience” Point 1 – V.1 – Our influences can help or hurt, therefore use discernment Point 2 – V.2-5 – Questions about your salvation and conversion to Christ
August 11th, 2024 - Galatians 2:15-21 – Solus Christus = Christ Alone Point 1 – V.15-16 – Becoming Righteous before God the Father (immediate change)Point 2 – V.17-21 – Living by the Spirit (continual life-long changes)
Galatians 2:11-14 – Authentic Living “In Christ” Through the Spirit V.11 – The confrontation V.12-13 – The explanation – Peer pressure – fearing the displeasure of others, Peter changed his behavior. V.14 – The charge
July 28th, 2024 - Galatians 2:1-10 – An Inside-Out Transformation Point 1 – V.1-3 – Jew or Gentile? (Who is the gospel for?) Point 2 – V.4-5 – Freedom or Slavery? (What is the truth of the gospel?) Point 3 – V.6-10 – One unified message for Christ, yet different callings In Christ
July 21st, 2024 - Romans 3:23-26 - Propitiation: The Execution of God's Justice (feat. Jeremy Singer) v.23 - Mankind in Sin v.24-25 - God's Justice is Satisfied in Christ v.26 - Just and Justifier
July 7th, 2024 - Galatians 1:10-12 – Trusting God's Good News Point 1 – V.10 – Being accepted in society Point 2 – V.11-12 – Our genuine faith in Christ
July 14th, 2024 - Galatians 1:13-24 – Beautiful Life Changing Grace Point 1 – V.13-17 – Grace to save and change you Point 2 – V.18-24 – Grace to be used by God for His glory
June 30th, 2024 - Galatians 1:1-9 – The Gospel by Grace. (Period) Point 1 – V.1-5 – God's Revelation through Christ Point 2 – V.6-9 – Man's Distortion through the Old Testament (Old Covenant)