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MESSAGE | Greg Key "God's Glorious Grace" Ephesians 1:3-14 1. God's glorious grace in His predetermined plans 2. God's glorious grace is found in Jesus 3. God's glorious grace gives us our redeemed identity 4. God's glorious grace secures our redeemed identity 5. God's glorious grace fuels our worship

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "The Danger of Not Being Rich Towards God" James 5:1-6 1 | Coming Misery Because Their Riches Were Selfishly Hoarded (v. 1-3) 2 | Coming Misery Because Their Riches Were Unjustly Gained (v. 4) 3 | Coming Misery Because Their Riches Were Lovelessly Wasted (v. 5)  4 | Coming Misery Because Their Riches Were Violently Acquired (v. 6)   Concluding Takeaways:  (1) The Bible views wealth ambiguously (2) Since God owns everything (Ps 24:1), we serve as stewards of the parts of creation he has placed under our authority  (3) Poor stewardship is ultimately a sinner's problem with God. Matthew 25:14 You are a hard man. (4) Its easy to think this text doesn't apply to many of us. (5) Neither wealth nor poverty is necessarily an indicator of personal righteousness.  (6) Scripture says poverty with godliness is preferred to mere material wealth. (7) There are warnings in Scripture but no condemnation of riches. (8) We should help the poor. (9) The Bible does not encourage any able-bodied person to continually live off donations of others.  (10) God promises numerous blessings to those who steward their resources:         (a) God is pleased.         (b) Our giving advances the work of the kingdom of God.         (c) There is Heavenly Reward.

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Provision From the King's Lord" Genesis 43:15-34 1 | Bowing to the King's Lord (v. 15-26) 2 | Benevolence From the King's Lord (v. 27-34)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Slander and Presumption: Two Marks of Self Exaltation"  James 4:11-17 1 | Do Not Slander Because it a Breach of Humility (v. 11-12) 2 | Do Not Presume Because it a Breach of Humility (v. 13-17)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Our Hope and Help for Controlling Passions" James 4:5-10 1 | The Jealousy of God is a Hope and Help for Controlling Passions (v. 5) 2 | The Grace of God is a Hope and Help for Controlling Passions (v. 6a) 3 | Grace Generated Humility is a Hope and Help for Controlling Passions (v. 6b-10)

MESSAGE | PDr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Symptoms of Spiritual Adultery" James 4:1-4 1 | A Symptom of Spiritual Adultery: At War With Each Other (v. 1a) 2 | A Symptom of Spiritual Adultery: At War With Ourselves (v. 1b-3)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Wisdom from Above: The Mark of a Believer James 3:13-18 1 | The Conduct of Wisdom (v. 13) 2 | The Carnality of Worldly Wisdom (v. 14-16) 3 | The Christ-likeness of Heavenly Wisdom (v. 17-18)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "The Tongue: A Small But Representative Member" James 3:1-12 1 | The Tongue Is Evidence (3:1-2) 2 | The Tongue Is Powerful (3:3-5a) 3 | The Tongue is Destructive (3:5-6) 4 |  The Tongue Is Uncontrollable (3:7-12) 5 | The Tongue is Revealing (3:9-12) Steps For Addressing the Problem Tongue: (1) Be mindful that the depth of your sin and your need of saving grace are all evidenced in your words (2) Remember (if you are a believer) you are a new creation in Christ (3) Ferguson: The slaying of inner pride and the illumination of our minds in regeneration create a new disposition and affection. The true convert will have a Jacob-like limp in his speech…because in spiritual anatomy…the heart and the tongue are directly connected (4) Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly...

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "The Test, Yet Gift, of Famine" Genesis 42:25-43:14 1 | The Test of Famine (42:25-43:1) 2 | The Gift of Famine (43:2-14)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "James' Equation: Saving Faith=Justification + Works" James 2:14-26 Opening Statement (2:14) 1 |  CASE Study 1: Fruitless Faith Is Useless With People (v. 15-17) 2 | Case Study 2: Fruitless Faith Is Useless With God (v. 18-19) 3 | CASE Study 3 Fruitful Faith Is Useful With God (v. 20-24) 4 | CASE Study 4: Fruitful Faith is Useful With People (v. 25-26) Harmonizing Paul and James: (1)  Depending entirely on Christ is how we are justified and bear fruit. (2) Both Paul and James both teach that new creation comes from God's sovereign, gracious initiative (James 1:18…Ephesians 2:4-7) (3) Paul and James both teach that salvation is linked to the effective power of the gospel (James 1:18; Eph 1:13; Rom 10:17…) (4) Fruitful Faith is necessary (James, this text) (Paul Ephesian 2:8) (5) Paul and James are addressing different concerns.  (6) Paul and James use "works" in different ways.  (7) Paul and James use the word “justify” in different ways.  (8) Paul actually teaches the same point James teaches (Gal 5:6…Ephesians 2:10…Romans 6:1-4)

Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "The Gospel Message of 'First Importance'" 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 1 | Remember the Gospel is the Message of Salvation, But It Must Be Received and Held Fast (v. 1-2) 2 | Remember the Gospel is the Message of Salvation, Because of Jesus' Death, Burial, and Resurrection (v. 3-4)   Apart from Christ's Death: (1) We are guilty in sin (Rom 5:16) (2) Covered in shame (Jer 17:13) (3) Deserving of God's judgment (Rom 1:18) (4) Under the sway of the devil (Eph 2:2) (5) Enemies of God (James 4:4) (6) Separated from God (Is 59:2) (7) Enslaved to sin (John 8:34) (7) Dead in transgressions (Eph 2:1)

Bro. Al Jackson (Pastor Emeritus) "The Significance of the Cross" Romans 5:6-11 1 | The Son of God was Crucified (v. 6) 2 | The Love of God was Magnified (v. 7-8) 3 | The Wrath of God was Satisfied (v. 9-11)

Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Blessings in Disguise" Genesis 42:1-24   1 | The First Blessing in Disguise: The Test of Famine (v. 1-5)   2 | The Second Blessing in Disguise: The Test from Joseph (v. 6-24)

Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "When Mercy Triumph Over Judgment" James 2:1-13   1 | Partiality Towards Some Neighbors: When Judgment Triumphs Over Mercy (v. 1-7)   2 | Love For All Neighbors: When Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment (v. 8-13)

Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Hearers and Doers of the Word" (Part 2) James 1:26-27 1 | The Hearer and Doer of the Word has Controlled Speech (v. 26) 9 categories of Sins of Speech (Jeff Robinson): (1) Gossip/Slander (2) Critical Talk (3) Sarcasm (4) Boasting/Flattery (5) Lies/deceit (6) Angry words/grumbling (7) Judgmental words (8) Cursing/taking God's name in vain (9) Careless words   2 | The Hearer and Doer of the Word has a Caring Ministry (v. 27a) 3 | The Hearer and Doer of the Word has a Consecrated Life (v. 27b)

The Humility of Resting From Anxiety 1 Peter 5:5-11 | Session 4 Dr. Jeremy Pierre

God's Rest in Your Anxiety Philippians 4:4-7 Session 3 | Dr. Jeremy Pierre

True Rest Versus False Rest Session 2 | Dr. Jeremy Pierre

A Biblical Theology of Rest Psalm 90 | Session 1 Dr. Jeremy Pierre

Fight For Purity | Dr. Jeremy Pierre

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "The LORD's Presence in the Pit" Genesis 40 1 | The LORD''s Presence and the Two High Profile Jail-Mates (v. 1-4) 2 | The Lord's Presence and Two Perplexing Dreams (v. 5-8) 3 | The Lord's Presence and Two Interpretations (v. 9-19) 4 | The Lord's Presence and Two Fulfillments (v. 20-23)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Hearers and Doers of the Word" James 1:19-25 1 | Hear the Implanted Word (1:19-21) Faces of Anger: (1) covert anger (sarcasm, gossip, complaining) (2) cold anger (silent treatment, withdrawal, cold shoulder, indifference); (3) Hot anger (jealousy, explosions, hate, vengeful) 2 | Do the Implanted Word (1:22-25)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "The LORD's Presence in Egypt" Genesis 39 1 | The LORD's Presence When Dreams Die-(v. 1-5) 2 | The LORD's Presence When Tempted (v. 6-18) 3 | The LORD's Presence When Obedience is Costly (v. 20-23) 

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Trials, Temptations, and the Goodness of God" James 1:12-18 1 | The Source of the Real Problem In Our Trials (v. 13-16) 2 | The Solution to the Real Problem in Our Trials (v. 17-18) 3 facts About the Goodness of God    1. God gives only good gifts    2. He gives constantly    3. He's immutable in this

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Judah's (and the World's) Breakthrough" Genesis 38 1 | Judah's Treachery (v. 1-11) 2 | Tamar's Trap (v. 12-26) 3 | Judah and Tamar's Twins (v. 27-30)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Withstanding the Tests" James 1:9-12 1 | The Rich Poor (v. 9)     Two Kinds of Irony in Scripture     a. Retributive irony (God punishes people by the very means of their own sin     b. Redemptive Irony-(The faithful appear to be cursed, but as they persevere in          faith, they are really in the midst of being blessed). 2 | The Poor Rich (v. 10-11) 3 | The Eternally Rich (v. 12)

MESSAGE | Kevin Webb (Minister to Students) "The Loving Discipline of God" Hebrews 12:3-17 1 | The Purpose of God's Discipline (v. 3-11) 2 | The Responses to God's Discipline (v. 12-17)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Sold For Twenty Shekels" Genesis 37:12-36 1 | The Obedient Son (v. 12-17) 2 | The Conniving Sons (v. 18-33) 3 | The Grieving Father (v. 34-35) 4 | The Providential God (v. 36)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "If Any of You Lacks" James 1:5-8 1 | Where to Go for Wisdom (v. 5) 2 | How to Go for Wisdom (v. 6-8)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Joseph and the Robe of Many Colors" Genesis 37:2-11 1 | Joseph the Favored Son (v. 2-3) 2 | Joseph's Jealous Brothers (v. 4) 3 | Joseph's Providential God (v. 5-11)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "When You Meet Trials" James 1:2-4 1 | Response to Trials (v. 2) 2 | Reason for Trials (v. 3) 3 | Result of Trials (v. 4)  

MESSAGE | Rick Hagans (Harvest Evangelism) Luke 10:30-37

MESSAGE | Tom McClendon (Minister of Congregational Care) "Come Unto Me" Matthew 11:28-30 1 | Come to Me (v. 28) 2 | Come and Learn (v. 29) 3 | Come and Rest (v. 29-30)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Esau In His Pomp" Genesis 36:1-37:1 1 | The History of Esau in Canaan (v. 1-8) 2 | The History of Esau Outside Canaan in Seir (v. 9-43)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "An Inspired Greeting" James 1:1 1 | A Description of the Author 2 | A Description of the Author's Audience 3 | A Description of the Author's LORD

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Deacons: The Real Solution to a Real" Acts 6:1-7 1 | The Problem (v. 1) 2 | The Prescription (v. 2-6) 3 | The Product (v. 7)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Brought to the King's Table"  2 Samuel 9:1-13 1 | Kingdom Place for the Lame (vs. 1-5) 2 | Kingdom Promises for the Lame (vs. 6-7) 3 | Kingdom Privilege for the Lame (v. 8-13)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Christ Our Armon in Warfare" (Part 4) Ephesians 6:17-18  

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Christ Our Armor in Warfare" (Part 3) Ephesians 6:13-17 1 | Our Responsiblity and Resource in the Warfare (6:13-17)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Christ Our Armor in Warfare" (Part 2) Ephesians 6:11-12 I. Our Adversary in the Warfare (6:11b-12) William Spurstowe (Wiles of Satan) Reasons Satan Is So Effective: (1) His spiritual being & intellectual power.  (2) His experience. (3) His tireless energy for promoting evil. (4) He has an army of demons. (5) His evil suggestions are almost indistinguishable from our Corrupt desires. (6) He is skilled at matching his suggestions with our corrupt reason. The Devil's Schemes: (1) He works in active opp to the gospel.  (2) Satan will do all he can do to oppose or disrupt mission endeavors.  (3) Satan is sometimes the source of our thorn in the flesh. (4) He infiltrates the church & plants w/I it his own (5) He promotes false doctrine. (6) He steals the word when preached. (7) He incites persecution. (8) He attacks our thought life.

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Christ Our Armor in Warfare" (Part 1) Ephesians 6:10-11 1 | Our Resource in the Warfare (6:10) 2 | Our Responsiblity in the Warfare (6:11) Signs of Spiritual Attack: (1) Unusual Family Conflict (2) Recurring or Uninvited Temptations (3) Crippling Doubt (4) Interpersonal Conflict (5) Excessive Anxiety (6) Prayer Struggles (7) Reading Distractions (8) Nominal Commitment to Christ

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "A Plea for Pardon, Purity, and Praise" Psalm 51 1 | A Plea for Pardon (v. 1-9) 2 | A Plea for Purity (v. 10-12) 3 | A Plea for Praise (v. 13-19)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Three Prophecies, One True King" Matthew 2:1-12 1 | The First Prophesy: A Star for Guidance (v. 1-2) 2 | The Second Prophesy: A Shepherd-King of God (V. 3-9) 3 | The Third Prophesy: Salvation of the Gentiles (v. 10-12)

MESSAGE | Aaron Wine (Minister to Youth) "Ascending the Mountain with Jesus: Reading Rules for Ruled Readers" Luke 9:28-36 1 | The Transfiguration of Christ (Luke 9:28-36) 2 | The Meaning of the Text (Luke 9:28-36) 3 | Reading Rules for Ruled Readers Rule 1 - Attend to the text as a ruled reader, summoned to hear and do the Word of the Lord in faith. Rule 2 - Read with the end in mind: to see the glory of the triune God in the face of Jesus Christ, shining throughout the pages of Holy Scripture. Rule 3 - Remember the grand story and where you are reading, seeking to sense the christological pressure of the Bible. Rule 4 - Work to read the way the words go, so that what is heard is the voice of the Author/author, not your preferences. Rule 5 - Approach the text in humility, that is, in dependent prayer and in the communion of the saints. Rule 6 - Commit to leave the text transfigured, reflecting and radiating the glory of Christ, bearing his image more clearly.  

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Fuel for the Christian Life" Philippians 4:4-9 1 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joy (v. 4) 2 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful Reasonableness (v. 5a) 3 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful Fear (v. 5b) 4 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful War on Worry (v. 6) Trusting God's Promises in Prayer: When I am anxious about something I'm facing: Isa 41:10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.  When I am anxious about decisions I have to make Ps 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.   When I am anxious about getting old, Isaiah 46:4 even to your old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you When I am anxious about people who may be against me Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against us. When I am anxious over my sin: Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 5 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful Peace (v. 7)  6 | The Christian Life is a Life of Joyful Gospel Pondering and Practice (v. 8-9)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Grace in Grief" Genesis 35:16-29 1 | The Grief of Rachel's Death (v. 16-20) 2 | The Grief of Reuben's Transgression (v. 21-22a) 3 | The Grace of God in Jacob's Grief (v. 22b-26) 4 | Jacob's Grief  at Isaac's Death (v. 27-29)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "The Last Passover, the First Lord's Supper" Luke 22:14-20 1 | The Presider Over the Last Passover and First Lord's Supper (v. 14-18) 2 | The Transformer of the Last Passover and First Lord's Supper (v. 19-20)

MESSAGE | Tom McClendon (Minister of Congregational Care) "The Prodigal God and Two Sons" Luke 15:11-32 1 | The Younger Brother (v. 11-24) 2 | The Prodigal Father (v. 20-24) 3 | The Elder Brother (v. 25-32)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Enlightened to God's Provision and Purposes in Christ" Ephesians 1:15-23 1 | Why Paul prays: Gratitude and Concern (1:15-16) 2 | What Paul prays (part 1): That Believers Might know God better (v. 17) 3 | What Paul Prays (part 2): That Believers Might Be Enlightened (v. 18a) 4 | What Paul Prays (Part 3): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to the Hope of Their Inheritance (v. 18b) 5 | What Paul Prays (Part 4): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to The Power of the Resurrection (v. 19-20a) 6 | What Paul Prays (Part 5): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to The Power of the Ascension (v. 20B) 7 | What Paul Prays (Part 6): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to Jesus' Subjection of All Things (v. 21-22a) 8 | What Paul Prays (Part 7): That Believers Might Be Enlightened to Jesus' Headship Over the Church (v. 22B-23)

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "A Message From God's Word"

MESSAGE | Dr. Brian Payne (Pastor) "Paul's Co-Workers: People Like Us" Colossians 4:7-18 1 | Greetings From the Fellow Workers Of the Kingdom of God (v. 7-14) 2 | A Word To the Churches of the Kingdom of God (v. 15-18)