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Big Idea:God wants your FAVORITE FOOD to be His WORDS.Here is why:1. MATURE wisdom is LOVING the Holy Spirit.2. Righteousness is CONFRONTING your BROKENNESS.3. Usefulness is OVERFLOWING with God's LOVE.Challenge:TASTE and SEE that the LORD is GOOD.

Sermon Series: “Be Bold & Courageous: The Gospel According to Joshua” Sermon Text: Joshua 8:1-35 Sermon Title: “Don't Call It a Comeback” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Joshua 7:8-9 – “O Lord, what can I say, when Israel has turned their backs before their enemies! For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear of it and will surround us and cut off our name from the earth. And what will you do for your great name?” SLIDE 3 – Today's Big Idea: God's Grace Not Only Takes Us In … But Keeps Us Going. So Don't Call it a Comeback … Call it a Covenant. SLIDE 4 – Point 1: God Renews His Covenant with Israel … and They Defeat Ai. (vv. 1-29) SLIDE 5 – Principle (from vv. 1-9): “We must consult God about everything, and trust God with everything. This attitude strengths faith and brings repentance.” SLIDE 6 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 7 – 1st Principle (from vv. 10-29): “Trusting in God leads to trapping our enemies, namely, this fallen world, our flesh, and the devil.” SLIDE 8 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 9 – Genesis 9:22-26 – “And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers outside … When Noah awoke from his wine and knew what his youngest son had done to him, he said, ‘Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be to his brothers.' He also said, ‘Blessed be the Lord, the God of Shem; and let Canaan be his servant.” SLIDE 10 – Psalm 105:23 – “Then Israel came to Egypt; Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.” SLIDE 11 – Insert a Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 12 – 2nd Principle (from vv. 10-29): “God has mercy on whomever He chooses and blesses whomever He wants. Both are by grace, not works.” SLIDE 13 – Conclusion: “When we disobey, even the smallest of sins can overtake us. But when we obey, even the greatest of sins will be trapped and killed. What a difference obedience makes.” SLIDE 14 – Point 2: Israel Renews Her Covenant with God … and They Return to their Mission. (vv. 30-35) SLIDE 15 – Romans 12:1 – “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” SLIDE 16 – Insert a Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 17 – Principle (from vv. 30-35): “God's warnings are directed at God's people, not someone else.” SLIDE 18 – Conclusion: “When Israel stumbled, they didn't pick themselves up – God did. But once they're up, they take back up their covenant commitments. Real repentance avoids dangerous repeats and brings Godly renewal.” SLIDE 19 – General Sermon Uses: Three to Help Us Grow in Boldness and Courage. SLIDE 20 – Jericho Represents our Justification … Ai Represents our Sanctification. SLIDE 21 – We Must Deal with Idolatry to Advance in Ministry. SLIDE 22 – Just Like Israel … We Need to Renew Ourselves in God's Covenant.

Big Idea: God calls us into joyful partnership with Him and one another for the sake of the Gospel.

Big Idea: God gives us his Spirit so we can confidently detect truth and error Do they confess the real Christ? (4:2-3) Do they listen to God's message? (4:5-6)

Hell. It's not just a word. It's a place—one that stirs up questions, doubts, and fears like no other. Why would God allow such a place to exist, and what does that say about His character? Let's take an honest look at what we can know about Hell, what we don't, and why it matters.THE BIG IDEA: God graciously provides one way for us to get to heaven through Jesus.

Big Idea: God's kids can have confidence they are his because they have the family traits God's kids... Purify themselves in the hope of God's love (3:1-3) Do right because they know Jesus, the Righteous One (3:4-7) Cannot imitate the devil because God's DNA is in them (3:8-10)

Overview In this sermon, we dive into James 1:12-18 to explore how God's goodness helps us navigate trials and resist the pull of temptation. James teaches us that God’s character—His rewards, His faithfulness, and His good gifts—gives us the confidence to trust Him in every circumstance. Big Idea: God's goodness gives His people confidence to…

Have you ever gotten into a disagreement with your brothers or sisters? So did Joseph. But even with trouble at home, Joseph still dreamed big!JOSEPH FORGIVESHey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week's Bible story called Joseph Forgives with your child after they've listened to this week's story. Remember the Big Idea: God has an important job for me.What was your favorite part of the story we just heard?Who was mean to Joseph and threw him into a pit?His brothers. They were jealous of Joseph because their dad loved Joseph the most.What happened when people thought Joseph did something wrong?They put him in jail.Who was always with Joseph, even when bad things kept happening?God!Is God always with you?Yes! We know God is always with us when we believe in him because he tells us in the Bible, and he helps us through the Holy Spirit. He helps us be brave and gives us what we need.Take some time to pray with your child. You might pray something like this:Dear God, thank you for always being with me. Help me remember you are with me when I am scared or when bad things happen. We love you! Amen.Parent Devotional Hey parents! We have something just for you to enjoy this Bible story for yourself. We encourage you to read over this devotional sometime this week as a way to reflect on the Bible story your child saw from Church at Home. We love you!DownloadEarly Childhood Craft – Joseph Story OrderColor the Joseph story cards and help your child test their memory of the Bible story as they put them in the right order. Remind them that God was with Joseph in every part of his story, and God is always with us.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity – God is With Me Pretend PlayYour child is learning that they can believe God is with them. As they play pretend, they will act out different things as a reminder that God is with them no matter what.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity Sheets Each week we have activity pages for your child to remember the week's lesson. They include new coloring pages and activity sheets for your child to enjoy!DownloadNavigating ParenthoodHey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out http://saddlebackparents.com/ for resources to help guide you as you do the challenging and worthy work of raising brave, loving, kind kids who love God and others!Download

In a world where doubt and uncertainty reign supreme and where faith is tested and beliefs are questioned, we find ourselves at a crossroads. Deconstruction in and of itself is not always a bad thing as we peel back the layers of our faith, examining the cracks and flaws that have formed there over time. In this process of breaking down, we can rebuild, reconstructing our faith in a way that is stronger and more resilient.THE BIG IDEA: God graciously provides one way for us to get to heaven through Jesus.

Big Idea: God is so good!Genesis 2:4-25

Overview Life is filled with challenges, but how should we respond to trials? In this message, we dive into James 1:2-4 to discover how God uses difficulties to shape and mature us in Christ.

Big Idea:God can grow saints in any soil.1 Corinthians 1:1-9I.Every plant starts from a seed.1 Corinthians 1:1Paul, called as an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, and Sosthenes our brother:II.Every saint starts from a sinner. 1 Corinthians 1:2-3To the church of God at Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called as saints, with all those in every place who call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord—both their Lord and ours. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.III.Every strong tree starts from a struggling sapling.1 Corinthians 1:4-9I always thank my God for you because of the grace of God given to you in Christ Jesus, that you were enriched in him in every way, in all speech and all knowledge. In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful; you were called by him into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.Next Steps: Believe: I need Jesus to transform me from a sinner to a saint. Become: I will allow the Holy Spirit to grow me toward Christ's likeness this week. Be Sent: I will put my faith on display this week.Discussion Questions: Describe the goal to which God wants to grow you. How did you grow this week? Do strong winds prevent trees from growing?  Do you look, act, and think more like a saint this week than last?Who started your growth as a follower of Christ?Name someone who you believe needs to grow in their faith. Pray for the Holy Spirit to use you to encourage their faith this week. 

BIG IDEA: God will restore us.

BIG IDEA: God will restore us.

Big Idea: God is the creator and sustainer. 

January 19, 2025Title: All I NeedBig Idea: God is faithful.Scripture: Psalm 23SERMON NOTES: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rJ1l-9HwyxRESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

January 19, 2025Title: All I NeedBig Idea: God is faithful.Scripture: Psalm 23SERMON NOTES: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=rJ1l-9HwyxRESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

Big Idea: God is the creator and sustainer. 

Big Idea - God is eager for his people to advance into new seasons with success.Connect with us! https://www.lifebaptistchurch.com/connect

Big Idea: God teaches us to trust through the testing of our faith. 1. The test of Bitter Water: Do you listen to God? 2. The test of daily provision: Do you need God? 3. The test of the impossible: Do you believe in God? Discussion Questions: 1. Read Exodus 15:24–26. How did the Israelites respond to the bitter water and how did God instruct Moses to solve the problem? In verse 26, God promises healing if the people “diligently listen” to Him. What does it mean to listen to God diligently? 2. Read Exodus 16:4–5. God promises daily manna and instructs the Israelites to gather only what they need each day. What areas of your life demonstrate your reliance on God's daily provision? How can you grow in remembering his provision and trusting in it? 3. The Israelites quarreled with Moses about the lack of water. What does their complaint reveal about their trust in God? 4. Looking at Exodus 15:22–17:7 as a whole, what patterns do you see in how the Israelites responded to each test? What do you think God is teaching them? How might you respond in faith and trust God more fully in your life?

Have you ever gotten into a disagreement with your brothers or sisters? So did Joseph. But even with trouble at home, Joseph still dreamed big!JOSEPH FORGIVESHey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week's Bible story called Joseph Forgives with your child after they've listened to this week's story. Remember the Big Idea: God has an important job for me.What was your favorite part of the story we just heard?Who was mean to Joseph and threw him into a pit?His brothers. They were jealous of Joseph because their dad loved Joseph the most.What happened when people thought Joseph did something wrong?They put him in jail.Who was always with Joseph, even when bad things kept happening?God!Is God always with you?Yes! We know God is always with us when we believe in him because he tells us in the Bible, and he helps us through the Holy Spirit. He helps us be brave and gives us what we need.Take some time to pray with your child. You might pray something like this:Dear God, thank you for always being with me. Help me remember you are with me when I am scared or when bad things happen. We love you! Amen.Parent Devotional Hey parents! We have something just for you to enjoy this Bible story for yourself. We encourage you to read over this devotional sometime this week as a way to reflect on the Bible story your child saw from Church at Home. We love you!DownloadEarly Childhood Craft – Joseph Story OrderColor the Joseph story cards and help your child test their memory of the Bible story as they put them in the right order. Remind them that God was with Joseph in every part of his story, and God is always with us.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity – God is With Me Pretend PlayYour child is learning that they can believe God is with them. As they play pretend, they will act out different things as a reminder that God is with them no matter what.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity Sheets Each week we have activity pages for your child to remember the week's lesson. They include new coloring pages and activity sheets for your child to enjoy!DownloadNavigating ParenthoodHey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out http://saddlebackparents.com/ for resources to help guide you as you do the challenging and worthy work of raising brave, loving, kind kids who love God and others!Download

DATE: December 22, 2024SERIES: Christmas for all GenerationsTITLE: Nothing Impossible for GodTEXT: Luke 1:26-38BIG IDEA: God does what seems impossible.SERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/notes20241222RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

DATE: December 22, 2024SERIES: Christmas for all GenerationsTITLE: Nothing Impossible for GodTEXT: Luke 1:26-38BIG IDEA: God does what seems impossible.SERMON NOTES: http://tiny.cc/notes20241222RESPOND: http://thecreeksidechurch.org/discovercard

Overview In this week’s sermon, we explore the miraculous announcement of Jesus’ birth to Mary, a moment that reveals how God uses the ordinary to accomplish the extraordinary. Through Luke 1:26-38, we are reminded that nothing is impossible with God, and He calls us to humbly trust and follow Him. Big Idea: God comes to the ordinary to do the extraordinary. Nothing…

More than almost anything, our world needs truth and grace. Reconciled. As one. Our world needs it, but so does your world. This week, we'll look at how you can change the way you live to better reflect grace and truth, reconciled.THE BIG IDEA: God doesn't love you because you change, you change because God loves you.

Big Idea: God's people boldly confess their sin because God is putting an end to their sin 1. A prayer of confession (9:1-19) 2. A declaration of love (9:20-23) 3. A prophecy of hope (9:24-27)

Big Idea: God doesn't promote based on seniority. In the Beginning: Joseph Genesis 48:1-22 I. Jesus offers an unexpected future. 1-7 Some time after this, Joseph was told, “Your father is weaker.” So he set out with his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. When Jacob was told, “Your son Joseph has come to you,” Israel summoned his strength and sat up in bed. Jacob said to Joseph, “God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan and blessed me. He said to me, ‘I will make you fruitful and numerous; I will make many nations come from you, and I will give this land as a permanent possession to your future descendants.' Your two sons born to you in the land of Egypt before I came to you in Egypt are now mine. Ephraim and Manasseh belong to me just as Reuben and Simeon do. Children born to you after them will be yours and will be recorded under the names of their brothers with regard to their inheritance. When I was returning from Paddan, to my sorrow Rachel died along the way, some distance from Ephrath in the land of Canaan. I buried her there along the way to Ephrath” (that is, Bethlehem). II. Jesus invites unworthy children into his family. 8-12 When Israel saw Joseph's sons, he said, “Who are these?” And Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons God has given me here.” So Israel said, “Bring them to me and I will bless them.” Now his eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly see. Joseph brought them to him, and he kissed and embraced them. Israel said to Joseph, “I never expected to see your face again, but now God has even let me see your offspring.” Then Joseph took them from his father's knees and bowed with his face to the ground.   III. Jesus gives unearned blessings. 13-20 Then Joseph took them both—with his right hand Ephraim toward Israel's left, and with his left hand Manasseh toward Israel's right—and brought them to Israel. But Israel stretched out his right hand and put it on the head of Ephraim, the younger, and crossing his hands, put his left on Manasseh's head, although Manasseh was the firstborn. Then he blessed Joseph and said: The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, the angel who has redeemed me from all harm— may he bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow to be numerous within the land. When Joseph saw that his father had placed his right hand on Ephraim's head, he thought it was a mistake and took his father's hand to move it from Ephraim's head to Manasseh's. Joseph said to his father, “Not that way, my father! This one is the firstborn. Put your right hand on his head.” But his father refused and said, “I know, my son, I know! He too will become a tribe, and he too will be great; nevertheless, his younger brother will be greater than he, and his offspring will become a populous nation.” So he blessed them that day, putting Ephraim before Manasseh when he said, “The nation Israel will invoke blessings by you, saying, ‘May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh.' ” IV. Jesus offers an underserved legacy. 21-22 Israel said to Joseph, “Look, I am about to die, but God will be with you and will bring you back to the land of your fathers. Over and above what I am giving your brothers, I am giving you the one mountain slope that I took from the Amorites with my sword and bow.” Next Steps:  Believe: I want to be adopted into God's family today.  Become: I will trust God's hand on me this week.  Be Sent: I will push back darkness this week. Group Discussion Questions:  Do you work in a job where they hire family members?  If so, are people suspicious of promotions? What qualities do you think are most important to reward (promote)? Have you ever been passed over for a promotion?  If so, how did you handle it? Have you ever worked for someone who was promoted beyond their capabilities?  What was it like working for them? If you had several children, what would you look for in the one who takes over the family business? What criteria does God use to promote his children?  Back your answer up using Scripture. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you focus on your family's faith tomorrow. 

Big Idea: God calls for leaders who exemplify godly character, manage their households well, and demonstrate faithful service.1 Timothy 3:1-131 Timothy 2:122 Peter 3:161. Godly Character is the Foundation of Leadership“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. MaxwellJames 3:1"A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of the external situation." - A.W. Tozer2. Leadership Begins at HomeWhat one generation finds optional, the next generation will find unnecessary.The home is the training ground for leadership. Deuteronomy 6:6-73. Faithful Service is Proven in ActionPhilippians 2:5-8“Faithfulness in little things is a big thing.” - St. AugustineRESPONSE• God is looking for those who are faithful, not flawless.- “God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”• How you lead at home is far more important than how you will lead anywhere else. • Your call to leadership is a life calling.DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's passages: Matthew 20:25-28► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Big Idea: God calls for leaders who exemplify godly character, manage their households well, and demonstrate faithful service.1 Timothy 3:1-131 Timothy 2:122 Peter 3:161. Godly Character is the Foundation of Leadership“A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” - John C. MaxwellJames 3:1"A true and safe leader is likely to be one who has no desire to lead but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and the press of the external situation." - A.W. Tozer2. Leadership Begins at HomeWhat one generation finds optional, the next generation will find unnecessary.The home is the training ground for leadership. Deuteronomy 6:6-73. Faithful Service is Proven in ActionPhilippians 2:5-8“Faithfulness in little things is a big thing.” - St. AugustineRESPONSE• God is looking for those who are faithful, not flawless.- “God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called.”• How you lead at home is far more important than how you will lead anywhere else. • Your call to leadership is a life calling.DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► This week's passages: Matthew 20:25-28► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Big Idea: God is Enough2 Thessalonians 3:16-18

As we continue the Defense Against the Dark Arts series, we focus on the spiritual battles that we all face daily. These battles are often unseen but very real, and God has given us the tools we need to defend ourselves and stand firm. This week, we'll explore the armor of God described in Ephesians 6 and learn how each piece equips us to face the enemy's schemes. Are you ready for battle?THE BIG IDEA: God gives us His armor to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy, and live in victory.

Have you ever gotten into a disagreement with your brothers or sisters? So did Joseph. But even with trouble at home, Joseph still dreamed big!JOSEPH FORGIVESHey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week's Bible story called Joseph Forgives with your child after they've listened to this week's story. Remember the Big Idea: God has an important job for me.What was your favorite part of the story we just heard?Who was mean to Joseph and threw him into a pit?His brothers. They were jealous of Joseph because their dad loved Joseph the most.What happened when people thought Joseph did something wrong?They put him in jail.Who was always with Joseph, even when bad things kept happening?God!Is God always with you?Yes! We know God is always with us when we believe in him because he tells us in the Bible, and he helps us through the Holy Spirit. He helps us be brave and gives us what we need.Take some time to pray with your child. You might pray something like this:Dear God, thank you for always being with me. Help me remember you are with me when I am scared or when bad things happen. We love you! Amen.Parent Devotional Hey parents! We have something just for you to enjoy this Bible story for yourself. We encourage you to read over this devotional sometime this week as a way to reflect on the Bible story your child saw from Church at Home. We love you!DownloadEarly Childhood Craft – Joseph Story OrderColor the Joseph story cards and help your child test their memory of the Bible story as they put them in the right order. Remind them that God was with Joseph in every part of his story, and God is always with us.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity – God is With Me Pretend PlayYour child is learning that they can believe God is with them. As they play pretend, they will act out different things as a reminder that God is with them no matter what.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity Sheets Each week we have activity pages for your child to remember the week's lesson. They include new coloring pages and activity sheets for your child to enjoy!DownloadNavigating ParenthoodHey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out http://saddlebackparents.com/ for resources to help guide you as you do the challenging and worthy work of raising brave, loving, kind kids who love God and others!Download

Created To BEatitudes: Living In The Kingdom Like The King by Pastor James Sabin.  Oct. 20, 2024.  Big Idea: God created us in His Image and in His Likeness (Gen. 1:27). Living out our God given image is the ultimate blessing. It is in living out who God made us to be that we experience wholeness, contentment, and joy. In this fallen world, we are taught that wealth, power, and pleasure are the goals of this life. According to Jesus, the opposite is true. If you want true power, humble yourself. If you seek true riches, you must exchange them for poverty. And if you wish to have your desires satisfied, you must hunger and thirst for what seems unsatisfying. Jesus Way is the only way to experience the BLESSED life. EDGE Student Ministries

Big Idea: God demands a biblical work ethic.2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Overview Scripture: Genesis 47:13-28 Big Idea: God is always faithful to His covenant and shows continual care for His people. We can find peace and joy as we wholeheartedly entrust ourselves to His good, wise, and righteous reign. In this sermon, Pastor Stan explores how Joseph's wisdom and actions during a time of crisis reflect…

Sermon Series: The Return of the King: The Gospel and the Future Sermon Text: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-8 Sermon Title: “Expect Turbulence” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Philippians 1:27-29 – “Let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ … and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation … For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake.” SLIDE 3 – Today's Big Idea: God's Kingdom Has Come in Part … So Expect Growth. But God's Kingdom Hasn't Come in Full … So Expect Turbulence. SLIDE 4 – Point 1: Paul's Assessment … You're Advancing in God's Kingdom (vv. 3-4) SLIDE 5 – Heb. 5:13-14 – “Everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.” SLIDE 6 – Insert Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 7 – Point 2: Paul's Admonishment … You'll be Afflicted for God's Kingdom (vv. 5-8) SLIDE 8 – Hebrews 10:35-39 – “Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised … but we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.” SLIDE 9 – Insert Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 10 – Amos 5:24 – “Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” SLIDE 11 – Insert Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 12 – Five Uses of This Sermon for Our Church and Your Life. SLIDE 13 – In Christ's School, What's Our Church's Grade? SLIDE 14 – The Gospel is Counter-Cultural … So Persecution is Inevitable. SLIDE 15 – All Christians are Persecuted, But Not All Christians are Persecuted Equally. SLIDE 16 – Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945) – “Jesus says each [Christian] has their own cross ready, assigned by God and measured to fit. They must all bear the suffering and rejection measured out to each of them. Everyone gets a different amount. God honors some with great suffering and grants them the grace of martyrdom, while others are not tempted beyond their strength. But in every case, it is the one cross.” SLIDE 17 – Better to be Persecuted for Christ Now, than Condemned by Christ Later. SLIDE 18 – D. Michael Martin – “The reminder that judgment inevitably comes to allserves as a reminder that believers must do all they can for themselves and for others to be prepared for that day … and is sufficient to encourage believers to persevere in evangelism and godly behavior.” SLIDE 19 – To be Persecuted for Christ is Not Loss … But Gain.

Pastor Luke Simmons explores the greatness of God and how understanding His control over the universe can transform our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Luke shares awe-inspiring facts about our universe and connects them with scriptural truths about God's sovereignty. 0:00 - Intro - Fascinating Facts about the Universe2:53 - Biblical Evidence of God's Sovereignty over Creation (Isaiah 40:26, Hebrews 1:3)3:30 - Theological Insights from Ephesians, Proverbs, and Isaiah4:27 - Exploring the Five G's: Understanding God's Character6:04 - Big Idea: God is great, so we don't need to be in control24:10 - Overcoming Our Desire for Control30:37 - Practical Steps to Surrender Control to God**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Pastor Allen Stansberry Nehemiah 6:15-7:4 Big Idea: God equips His people to push through the pressure and finish the mission, no matterthe opposition. I. Nehemiah 6:15-16 Psalm 127:1 II. Nehemiah 6:17-19 2 Corinthians 6:14-15Proverbs 29:25 III. Nehemiah 7:1-3 “The duty of pastors is to feed the flock with wholesome food of the Word; to watch over it with all care and diligence; to go before it in example of faith, love, humility, self-denial, meekness, patience, readiness for the cross, and

Overview In this powerful message, we explore the continuation of Joseph’s story as he tests his brothers, leading to a moment of self-sacrifice, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Through Joseph's interactions with his brothers, we see how God's kingdom advances through repentance and mercy. Big Idea: God's kingdom is advanced through repentance, self-sacrifice, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Key…

Pastor Luke Simmons explores the profound generosity of God through the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000, the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels. Discover how understanding Jesus' generous heart can transform our view on money, reduce our worries, and inspire us to practice Christian giving. Join us for insightful teachings, practical steps, and an invitation to take the 90-day tithe challenge.0:00 - Introduction and Welcome1:26 - The Uniqueness of the Feeding of the 5,0003:02 - Introduction to the Series: The Five G's4:03 - Today's Big Idea: God is Generous7:53 - Jesus, the Generous Giver15:29 - Exploring Four Approaches to Money21:10 - Practicing Generosity: Moving from Worry to Trust25:12- Invitations to the 90-Day Tithe Challenge and Upcoming Events29:58 - Addressing Common Concerns and Objections**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Sermon Series: From Generation to Generation: Being a Disciple-making Church Sermon Text: Psalm 128:1-6 Sermon Title: “The (Im)Perfect Family: Discipleship in the Home” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Sermon Title Slide SLIDE 2 – Today's Big Idea: God's Pathway of Discipleship … is the Blessed Way. We Should Practice this Pathway … for a Blessed Family. But What About the Imperfect Family? SLIDE 3 – Point 1: God's Pathway of Discipleship … is the Blessed Way (v. 1) SLIDE 4 – Proverbs 14:12 – “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death.” SLIDE 5 – Insert Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 6 – Job 1:1 – “There was a man in the land of Uz whose name was Job, and that man was blameless and upright, one who feared God and turned away from evil.” SLIDE 7 – Insert Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 8 – Genesis 6:8-9 – “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord … Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God.” SLIDE 9 – 1 John 2:3-6 – “And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says ‘I know him' but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.” SLIDE 10 – Insert Copy of Point #1 of Sermon SLIDE 11 – John 14:1-6 – “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? … And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said … ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?' Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way … no one comes to the Father except through me.'” SLIDE 12 – Point 2: We Should Practice this Pathway … for a Blessed Family (vv. 2-6) SLIDE 13 – James Mays (1921-2015) – “Mortals work, but it is the blessing of God that … makes the labor satisfying. Mortals marry, but the birth and growth of children is the blessing of God.” SLIDE 14 – Insert Copy of Point #2 of Sermon SLIDE 15 – Joshua 24:14-15 – “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served … beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” SLIDE 16 – A Promise: “There is a Payoff to Practice.” SLIDE 17 – Joshua 24:12-13 – “It was not by your sword or by your bow. I gave you a land on which you had not labored and cities that you had not built … You eat the fruit of vineyards and olive orchards that you did not plant.” SLIDE 18 – Point 3: But What About an Imperfect Family? … A Broken Family? SLIDE 19 – There is no such thing as a Perfect Family. SLIDE 20 – Insert Copy of Point #3 of Sermon SLIDE 21 – Three Uses of This Sermon for Family Discipleship SLIDE 22 – A Charge to our Men. SLIDE 23 – Fight for God's Temporal Blessings for Your Family … SLIDE 24 – But Don't Lose Sight of God's Permanent Promises to All His Children.

Pastor Luke Simmons introduces our new sermon series, "The 5G's," with a powerful message exploring the importance of our understanding of God. This first sermon, titled "God is Glorious," discusses how recognizing God's glory can transform our lives and alleviate the fear of man's opinions.0:00 - Welcome and Celebration1:50 - Introduction to "The 5G's" Series02:29 - Different Versions of God People Believe In06:20 - Introduction to Today's Sermon Topic: God is Glorious10:03 - Big Idea: God is Glorious, So I Don't Have to Fear Others11:25 - Fear of Man Explained17:52 - Diagnostic Questions for Fear of Man21:15 - The Man to Fear: Jesus31:23 - The Freedom of Fearing God**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

Episode #237 of 15 Minutes and a Big Idea. A Podcast by The Mended Collective. In this episode, we examine 1 Corinthians 3:16-20. Big Idea: God is Above All 3 Supporting Ideas: 1) We are the Temple 2) We Must Become Foolish 3) God Transcends the Wise Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/15bigidea/?view_public_for=110691360592088 The Mended Collective: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSlUSkU2N0UEy4Bq1HgpFEQ Email: 15bigideapodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Advertime" by Rafael Krux

Overview In this powerful sermon, we explore Genesis 40-41 and see how God's providence was at work in Joseph's life. Even through seasons of suffering and trials, God orchestrated events to elevate Joseph and use him for His greater purposes. Join us as we unpack the Big Idea: God orchestrates all events, even through suffering,…

Read: John 19:1-11 Big Idea:  God works concurrently with sinful actions to accomplish His intentions.

Have you ever gotten into a disagreement with your brothers or sisters? So did Joseph. But even with trouble at home, Joseph still dreamed big!JOSEPH FORGIVESHey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week's Bible story called Joseph Forgives with your child after they've listened to this week's story. Remember the Big Idea: God has an important job for me.What was your favorite part of the story we just heard?Who was mean to Joseph and threw him into a pit?His brothers. They were jealous of Joseph because their dad loved Joseph the most.What happened when people thought Joseph did something wrong?They put him in jail.Who was always with Joseph, even when bad things kept happening?God!Is God always with you?Yes! We know God is always with us when we believe in him because he tells us in the Bible, and he helps us through the Holy Spirit. He helps us be brave and gives us what we need.Take some time to pray with your child. You might pray something like this:Dear God, thank you for always being with me. Help me remember you are with me when I am scared or when bad things happen. We love you! Amen.Parent Devotional Hey parents! We have something just for you to enjoy this Bible story for yourself. We encourage you to read over this devotional sometime this week as a way to reflect on the Bible story your child saw from Church at Home. We love you!DownloadEarly Childhood Craft – Joseph Story OrderColor the Joseph story cards and help your child test their memory of the Bible story as they put them in the right order. Remind them that God was with Joseph in every part of his story, and God is always with us.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity – God is With Me Pretend PlayYour child is learning that they can believe God is with them. As they play pretend, they will act out different things as a reminder that God is with them no matter what.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity Sheets Each week we have activity pages for your child to remember the week's lesson. They include new coloring pages and activity sheets for your child to enjoy!DownloadNavigating ParenthoodHey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out http://saddlebackparents.com/ for resources to help guide you as you do the challenging and worthy work of raising brave, loving, kind kids who love God and others!Download

Big Idea: God will bring all believers to Himself!1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Big Idea: God has a mission for usMatthew 28:16-201. The discipleship journey starts with the Gospel2. God asks us to join Him on this mission2 Corinthians 5:18-213. We make disciples when we live out the G.O. principleG - Intimacy with GodO - Investing in othersMark 5:19Matthew 5:14-16A - AdmitB - BelieveC - Choose Response• Look for people in your traffic pattern who are far from God • Pray for opportunities to have God conversations and Gospel conversations• Live in community and grow as disciples DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)

Big Idea: God has a mission for usMatthew 28:16-201. The discipleship journey starts with the Gospel2. God asks us to join Him on this mission2 Corinthians 5:18-213. We make disciples when we live out the G.O. principleG - Intimacy with GodO - Investing in othersMark 5:19Matthew 5:14-16A - AdmitB - BelieveC - Choose Response• Look for people in your traffic pattern who are far from God • Pray for opportunities to have God conversations and Gospel conversations• Live in community and grow as disciples DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY► Connection questions:1. What are you thankful for?2. What is a challenge you are facing?3. How did you do with last week's “I will” statement?► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words► Individual answers to five questions:1. What stands out to you?2. What does this passage tell us about people?3. What does this passage tell us about God?4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)