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Thank you to Geoff, Toluwani, Temi, and Don for being part of this service. Our dear Dorothy Graham has passed away. We pray for her family. Click here to read her obituary. A celebration of her life will take place on May 31st, 2025 at 1pm at our church building. Songs from this service: He Has Made Me Glad - https://youtu.be/sZZngSceyt4 -- We Fall Down / Holy Holy Holy - https://youtu.be/LXSsm3LRN4A -- In Christ Alone - https://youtu.be/RY4CW5pte98 -- Living Hope - https://youtu.be/kuxPcK7GwSI -- We're Marching to Zion - https://youtu.be/HnfXYRlvcU8 -- This Is My Father's World - https://youtu.be/EMAsxu_HwaA -- Build Your Kingdom Here - https://youtu.be/8awpRHg5waw Scriptures from this service: Welcome - Lamentations 3:22-23; Communion - Psalm 139:1; 139:2-3; 139:5; 139:11-12; 139:7-10; John 7:38; Psalm 139:13; 139:14; 193:14. Reading - Isaiah 66:22-23. Sermon - Isaiah 40:1-5; 65:17-19; Acts 3:19-21; Isaiah 65:17-18; 66:22; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1-5; Ephesians 1:9-10; Colossians 1:19-20; Isaiah 66:22; 1 John 3:2; Romans 8:11; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 15:42; Romans 8:23; John 3:17; 12:47; 1:29; 1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Acts 10:28; John 12:32; Isaiah 11:9; Ephesians 1:10; Revelation 7:9-10; 21:26; 21:24; 22:2; 1 Corinthians 15:42; Isaiah 11:6; 11:8-9; Jeremiah 31:34; Isaiah 2:5; 66:22-23. Closing - Psalm 92:1-2 (LEB); Revelation 21:3-4 (NIV). [accordion][accordion-item title="LEB Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (LEB) are from the Lexham English Bible. Copyright 2012 Logos Bible Software. Lexham is a registered trademark of Logos Bible Software.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Dave, Ed, Earl, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday to Ruth, and Mary! Our dear Dorothy Graham has passed away. We pray for her family. Click here to read her obituary. A celebration of her life will take place on May 31st, 2025 at 1pm at our church building. Songs from this service: We Praise Thee O God - https://youtu.be/I2M3CjpV_Wc -- Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah - https://youtu.be/kx-lXR_ibbM -- To God Be The Glory - https://youtu.be/1aTqMxmxl -- Christ Is Risen - https://youtu.be/YrEJBX0Bsvo -- Low in the Grave He Lay - https://youtu.be/vJ9jVYsBcLM?t=4 -- Christ The Lord Is Risen Today - https://youtu.be/aeumNq6IELg -- He Lives - https://youtu.be/qF6aBDS3drA -- Hallelujah, What A Savior - https://youtu.be/MWOvD06hJqM Ed reads from the poem "Easter" by Latayne C Scott: https://latayne.com/incite-blog/easter.php Scriptures from this service: Song Leader - Psalm 66:1-5; 66:8-9; 66:16-17. Communion - Mark 9:17-19; 9:20-23; 9:23-24; 9:25; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:19-20; 20:24-29. Reading - Matthew 28:1-10. Sermon - Matthew 26:47-75; 27:1-66; 28:1-20. Closing - Ephesians 1:15-21. [accordion][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Amy, Jon, Jan, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Joanne. Songs from this service: This Is Amazing Grace - https://youtu.be/YArN_MzvsxE -- Hosanna, Loud Hosanna - https://youtu.be/AxPdj-0gBL8 -- Nothing But The Blood - https://youtu.be/qUinZRGUaGk -- Gospel of the Kingdom - https://youtu.be/xmFPS0f-kzs -- Give Me Oil In My Lamp - https://youtu.be/ROkHVFk562E -- More About Jesus - https://youtu.be/35H1omZhaN8 -- How Great Thou Art - https://youtu.be/8BL06fxHPVo -- How He Loves - https://youtu.be/aCBOF21Xx44 Scriptures from this service: Communion - 1 Peter 2:9-10 (NRSVue). Reading - Isaiah 42:1-9. Sermon - John 3:16; Matthew 26:27-28; Mark 14:24; Acts 20:28; Romans 3:25; 5:9; 1 Corinthians 11:25; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:22; Colossians 1:19-20; Hebrews 9:11-12; 9:11-14; 10:19-22; 1 Peter 1:18-19; 1 John 1:7; 2:2; Revelation 1:5-6; 5:9; 7:13-14; Hebrews 9:22; Revelation 12:11; 19:11-13; Hebrews 11:37; Acts 2:22-24. Closing - John 17:20-23. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NRSVue Copyright"]Scripture quotations marked NRSVue taken from the New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Ed, Amy, Geoff, Jonathan, Toluwani, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Helene, Jonathan, Kristin, and Gloria. Happy anniversary to Sherry & Ernie. Songs from this service: We Bow Down - https://youtu.be/uySRBuWGmLU -- Highest Place - https://youtu.be/FPX1WI3RQZw -- Above All - https://youtu.be/-wEZFdngUoo -- Goodness Of God - https://youtu.be/ZUPwC3AEQOs -- God's Story - Ephesians - https://youtu.be/IdnZJ88PzWw -- The Church's One Foundation - https://youtu.be/rq1r9mQEZPA -- Good Good Father - https://youtu.be/ibbsFuX_eHg -- Battle Belongs - https://youtu.be/knSBmQgTWIw Scriptures from this service: Reading - Ephesians 4:1-6. Sermon: Ephesians 1:1-4; 1:6; 1:11-12; 1:13-14; 2:1-6; 2:11-12; 1:6; 2:15-17; 2:19-22; 3:1; 3:2-6; 3:14-15; 3:16-19; 4:1-6; 4:11-13; 4:15-16; 4:23; 4:27; 4:29-32; 5:8-14; 5:14; 5:15-16; 1:6; 6:10-15; 1:6; 6:16-17; 6:23-34; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20. Closing - James 1:19. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item] [/accordion]

Thank you to Rhonda, Geoff, Don, and everybody else involved in the service. Happy birthday this week to Mike, Tess, Helen, and Don. Songs from this service: Glorify Thy Name - https://youtu.be/2nNlmywqqPo -- King Of Kings - https://youtu.be/IVumVrkbq4s -- In Memory Of The Saviour's Love - https://youtu.be/W1s7bP6sXXA&t=1921s -- Goodness Of God - https://youtu.be/ZUPwC3AEQOs -- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me - https://youtu.be/XFd0Z06EoEI -- Blest Be The Tie That Binds - https://youtu.be/_RUu93KoX-0 Scriptures from this service: Communion - Acts 2:5-8; 2:11-12; 2:22-24; 2:21. Reading - Acts 2:17-21. Sermon - Acts 2:22-24; 2:36-38; 2:36; 2:38; 2:42; 4:12-13; 4:29-31; 4:31; 5:42; 5:42; 6:7; 8:1; 8:26-34; 9:15-16; 10:34-36; 10:46-47; 11:1; 14:15-17; 15:6-9; 16:31-34; 26:9; 26:11; 26:13-15; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; 28:20; Acts 28:17-20. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Ed, Janet, and Ashley for being part of the service. The scripture reading is 2 Kings 22. Happy birthday this week to John, Jenny, and Ann. Songs from this service: Lord, We Come Before Thee Now - https://youtu.be/IyUvCcXZymg -- More Holiness Give Me - https://youtu.be/8FtlUMGq5Mg -- Just As I Am / I Come Broken - https://youtu.be/Zz5ahm0_IYA -- Ancient Words - https://youtu.be/HSHsL4DQG9c -- New Doxology - https://youtu.be/Hm2xUl243lc -- Gratitude - https://youtu.be/0sHcLYjqGiU Scriptures from this service: Communion - 1 Corinthians 11; Luke 10. Reading - 2 Kings 22. Sermon - 2 Chronicles 34:1; 34:3; 34:3-4; 34:8; 34:19; Jeremiah 36:2; 36:4; 36:5; 36:8; 36:11; 2 Chronicles 34:15; 34:18; 34:20; 34:22; Jeremiah 36:19; 36:21; 36:23; 36:26; 26:22-23; James 5:14-15. Closing - 1 Peter 1:3-9. Photo by Taylor Flowe on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Earl, Jan, Ed, Mike, Dianne, and Don for being part of the service. Songs from this service: The Steadfast Love Of The Lord - https://youtu.be/KJYf9KnxwbQ -- Great Is Thy Faithfulness - https://youtu.be/IiQzzc41z5Q -- A Common Love - https://youtu.be/zeSrqEGwWok?t=6 -- Does Jesus Care - https://youtu.be/uSw1_q2lP3M -- 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) - https://youtu.be/1F9p_zAcpy8 -- My Faith Looks Up To Thee - https://youtu.be/TTw0ijOnvcc -- Goodness Of God - https://youtu.be/ZUPwC3AEQOs Scriptures from this service: Communion - Romans 5:8; John 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14. Reading - Matthew 25:14-21. Sermon - Romans 3:20; 3:25; 3:27; Hebrews 13:5; Lamentations 3:21-26; Matthew 9:29 (KJV); Hebrews 13:5; Galatians 5:22-23. Closing - Psalm 18:1; 18:1-3. Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

This week's message is titled "Joel, Acts, and the Holy Spirit." Thank you to Paul, Rhonda, Don, and everyone else who made this service possible. Songs from this service: In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified - https://youtu.be/9IpW8lLjMkY -- Lord I Need You - https://youtu.be/tp_w5b3eeh0 -- It Is Well with My Soul - https://youtu.be/5ovnm-gzLfs -- Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - https://youtu.be/kMBt8mkW9as -- I Am a Sheep - https://youtu.be/Vm5hV4ews6g -- Great Is Thy Faithfulness - https://youtu.be/IiQzzc41z5Q -- Trust In You - https://youtu.be/qv-SXz_exKE Scriptures from this service: Communion - Matthew 27:46; Psalm 73:23-26 (GNT); 73:28 (GNT). Reading: Joel 1:1-13. Sermon - Joel 2:11; 2:28-31; 2:32; 2:12-13; 2:17; 3:2; 3:9-10; 3:20-21; Acts 2:17-20; 2:21; 2:22-24; 2:24; 2:25-28; Matthew 28:20; Acts 2:27-28; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Acts 2:36-39; 2:41; 5:42; 2:47; 6:7; 5:42; 9:31; 17:24-25; 17:28; 20:32; 28:31; Romans 14:7; 14:7-8; 16:25-27; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20. Closing - Ephesians 1:18-23. Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="Good News Translation Copyright" state="closed"]Scripture quotations marked (GNT) are from the Good News Translation in Today's English Version- Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Dave, Don, and everybody else involved in the service. Photo by Sincerely Media on Unsplash Happy birthday this week to Violet, and happy anniversary to Heather and Paul. Songs from this service: God So Loved - https://youtu.be/jasoo3UDSwY -- This Is Amazing Grace - https://youtu.be/YArN_MzvsxE -- O Sacred Head - https://youtu.be/p5hjdz4xZF4 -- Jesus Messiah - https://youtu.be/ygoqO80nEng -- The Lord's My Shepherd - https://youtu.be/OsPNccpPIis -- The Dinosaur Song - https://youtu.be/N-u6_iI4HrA -- As The Deer - https://youtu.be/PFluCNh9gtU -- O Master Let Me Walk With Thee - https://youtu.be/riuJA0AiMEU -- Won't Be Long Now - https://youtu.be/hXSB3a_ynN4 Scriptures from this service: Welcome - Psalm 63:1-4. Communion - Hebrews 2:17; Psalm 22:1; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Peter 2:24. Reading - Psalm 23. Sermon - Psalm 23:1-4; 23:5; 23:4-5; 23:6; 1:1-2; 19:1-4; Acts 2:25; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5; Acts 2:25; 2:26-27; 2:27-28; 2 Corinthians 4:13-15; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Romans 15:9-13; 1 Peter 2:2; Psalm 110:1-3; 110:4; 110:6-7; Exodus 15:2; Psalm 8:2; 48:1; 65:1; 65:5; 100:4; 139:14-16; Revelation 5:13. Closing - 1 John 4:7-16. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Earl, Paul, Don, and everyone who made this service possible. Happy birthday this week to Tim and to Martin. Songs from this service: All Things Praise Thee - https://youtu.be/-sUvaDqqHcU -- This Is Amazing Grace - https://youtu.be/YArN_MzvsxE -- Alas and Did My Saviour Bleed - https://youtu.be/Nm23ix1NCy8 -- Abide - https://youtu.be/lwD5sgaM2ks -- Agnus Dei - https://youtu.be/HRHJjYTeaU8 -- Father Hear The Prayer We Offer - https://youtu.be/yyNvh2RyKrs -- This Is The Gospel - https://youtu.be/5ihWt-qAXs4 Scriptures from this service: Communion - Ephesians 2:1-9; 2:10. Reading - Romans 1:1-7. Sermon - Romans 3:19-22; 3:27-31; 5:1-8; 5:9; 5:11; 6:22; 8:1-2; 8:3; 8:5; 8:9-10; 8:11-12; 8:15-16; 8:28; 8:28; 8:37-39; 8:17; 10:14; 10:18; 12:1; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 13:8-11; 13:12; 1 John 1:5; Romans 14:1; 14:10; 15:5-7; 15:14; 16:1; 16:1-2; 16:3; 16:6; 16:17-20; 16:20; 16:21-23; 16:25-27. Photo by David Köhler on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Rhonda, Glynnis, and Don for being part of the service. A Wonderful Saviour - https://youtu.be/Y8AL_W4qlL8 -- The Power Of The Cross - https://youtu.be/9x8DXzLwN48 -- You Are My All In All - https://youtu.be/_PLOadX6NqQ -- Grace Greater Than Our Sin - https://youtu.be/4xUYE8s_Efw -- I Know Whom I Have Believed - https://youtu.be/YOetWxY1mm8 -- That's Who I Praise - https://youtu.be/8SpzVqGuzjE Scriptures from this service: Communion - 2 Corinthians 3:16-17 (AMP); 3:18 (AMP). Sermon - Proverbs 23:22-26; 2 Timothy 1:8; 1:8; 1:11-12; 1:16; 1:16; 2:1-2; 2:3-7; 2:8; 2:11; 2:8; 2:11; 2:14-15; 2:19; Proverbs 23:22-26; 2 Timothy 2:19; 2:24-25; 3:13-17; 4:7-8; 4:18. Photo by Joshua Earle on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="Amplified® Bible Copyright" state="closed"]Scripture quotations marked AMP taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. https://www.lockman.org [/accordion-item] [/accordion]

Thank you to Ed, Geoff, Aisha, and Don for being part of the service. The scripture reading is 2 Peter 1:19-21. Happy birthday this week to Daniel and to Christopher. Songs from this service: Great Are You Lord - https://youtu.be/oPa_yquDy3w -- Why Did My Saviour Come to Earth? - https://youtu.be/60FA9y_wlaQ -- Come Share The Lord - https://youtu.be/KcyL_8mD2Fw -- God's Story: Prophets - https://youtu.be/sumaXbjP2Kg -- At The Name Of Jesus - https://youtu.be/JNlSHm2lrfg -- The Lord My Shepherd Is - https://youtu.be/taogYKe6EYA -- Leaning On The Everlasting Arms - https://youtu.be/pUDX2d-ZRnw -- What A Beautiful Name - https://youtu.be/r5L6QlAH3L4 Scriptures from this service: Communion - Micah 5:2; Luke 2:29-30. Sermon: Genesis 3:15; Galatians 4:4-5; Genesis 5:24; Mark 16:19; Genesis 12:3; Galatians 3:8; Genesis 14:18; Hebrews 6:20; Genesis 14:18; 28:12; 22:8; John 1:29; Genesis 28:12; Hebrews 1:14; John 1:51; Genesis 28:12; John 1:51; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; John 1:51; Exodus 12:5; Hebrews 9:14; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 John 1:7; Psalm 16:8-11; 18:49-50; Jeremiah 1:5; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 1 Corinthians 13:12; Matthew 16:13-15; 16:16-18; 1 John 3:1-2; 3:23-24; Psalm 116:1-7; 121:1-8. Photo by Gift Habeshaw on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Ed, Don, and everyone else involved in the service. Happy birthday this week to Janet. Songs from this service: 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) - https://youtu.be/1F9p_zAcpy8 -- Come Thou Fount Come Thou King - https://youtu.be/xpiitB3_G3M -- Worthy Is The Lamb - https://youtu.be/m9V-vFTStqM -- Hallelujah Chorus - https://youtu.be/VmbOJPylxmw -- His Mercy Is More - https://youtu.be/Yv66MwwS4No -- It Is Well with My Soul - https://youtu.be/5ovnm-gzLfs -- Anthem - https://youtu.be/PijwAXXQgfg Scriptures from this service: Welcome - 1 Peter 1:3-9. Communion - Matthew 7:21; Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 12:2; Galatians 5:22-23. Reading - Matthew 19:28-30. Sermon - Acts 3:19-21; 3:19-20; Isaiah 65:17-18; 66:22; 2 Peter 3:13; Revelation 21:1-5; Ephesians 1:9-10; Isaiah 66:22; 1 John 3:2; Romans 8:11; 1 John 3:2; John 3:17; 12:47; 1:29; 1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Acts 10:28; John 12:32; Isaiah 11:9; Ephesians 1:10; Revelation 7:9-10; 21:26; 21:24; 22:2; Romans 8:23; Isaiah 11:9; 11:6-9; Jeremiah 31:34; Isaiah 2:5. Closing - 1 Peter 4:8-11. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion] Photo by Priscilla Du Preez 🇨🇦 on Unsplash

Thank you to Paul, Dave, Don, and everyone else involved in this service. Happy birthday this week to Pam! Songs from this service: The Lord Almighty Reigns - https://youtu.be/2TdEZXPuKOo -- Victory in Jesus - https://youtu.be/LBmuaOKRwOE -- Hymn Of Heaven - https://youtu.be/YYMFn5FLSWY -- Faith Is The Victory - https://youtu.be/7me4Joq6G90 -- Days Of Elijah - https://youtu.be/ETi0m3TFMbI -- This Is How We Overcome - https://youtu.be/RzE8zFIQvAg Scriptures from this service: Welcome - Romans 11:33:36. Communion - Ephesians 1:5 (ESV); John 12:27-28 (ESV). Reading - Revelation 4:1-8 (NIV). Sermon - John 5:24; 5:39-40; 21:25; Revelation 12:11; 1:5; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 1:7; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Matthew 26:28; Revelation 12:11; Romans 8:16-17; 8:38-39; Revelation 12:11; Hebrews 11:36-38; 12:22-23; 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Jude 1:20-21; Revelation 21:1-4; 19:1; 19:5; 19:6-7; 21:6; 21:5; 21:1; Hebrews 13:5. Photo by Gleive Marcio Rodrigues de Souza on Unsplash [accordion][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="ESV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV© Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version©), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Earl, Rhonda, Barb, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Alice. Songs from this service: Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah - https://youtu.be/kx-lXR_ibbM -- Love Divine - https://youtu.be/Cwi_-rUDg0Q -- Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus - https://youtu.be/-iVedIQns64 -- He Looked Beyond My Fault https://youtu.be/E-miI8PibpI -- What Grace Is Mine - https://youtu.be/djQupbVcjcY -- Cleanse Me - https://youtu.be/DkK-CUusxCA -- Ring Out The Message - https://youtu.be/I6SWsB8GZ2Q -- Beautiful Things - https://youtu.be/0jVvYikdK7Q Scriptures from this service: Communion - Genesis 28:20-22 (GNT); Luke 22:42 (GNT); 22:44 (GNT); Matthew 6:10. Reading - Matthew 19:16-30. Sermon - Matthew 19:28; Romans 8:1-2; 8:18-21; 8:22-23; 8:24-25; 8:11; 8:10; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5; Romans 8:17; Revelation 21:1; Colossians 1:21-22; 1:20; Romans 8:23; Isaiah 65:17-18; Revelation 21:4; Isaiah 61:1-2; Acts 1:14; 2:1-4; 2:17; 2:4; 2:17; 2:22-24; Ecclesiastes 1:9; Revelation 21:1; Ecclesiastes 1:9; Revelation 21:1; 21:2-5; 21:25; Isaiah 61:2; Matthew 5:12; Zephaniah 3:17; Psalm 51:10; Romans 12:2. Photo by Sabbra Cadabra on Unsplash A memorial service took place at our building on January 12 for Joyce Perry. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/XW9AfTtWRBE https://youtu.be/XW9AfTtWRBE [accordion][accordion-item title="Good News Translation Copyright" state="closed"]Scripture quotations marked (GNT) are from the Good News Translation in Today's English Version- Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Rhonda, Paul, Barbara, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Debbie. Songs from this service: Angels We Have Heard on High - https://youtu.be/yJZCR30TN_Y -- The First Noel - https://youtu.be/4psN9H_I-BI -- There Is a Place of Quiet Rest - https://youtu.be/2UnFNHWJ0tA -- Nearer, Still Nearer - https://youtu.be/dJhDcNKr1g4 -- Peace, Perfect Peace - https://youtu.be/ibqgZxWa6bM -- Blessed Assurance - https://youtu.be/5TcnGZLIKKA-- I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day - https://youtu.be/WCzqXNbGqv4 -- Silent Night - https://youtu.be/sme8N2pzRx8 Scriptures from this service: Reading - John 14:23-27. Sermon - Psalm 29:11; 37:11; 37:37; Isaiah 14:7; 26:3; 52:7; Matthew 5:9; Galatians 5:22-23; James 3:13; 3:17-18; Luke 2:6-7; 2:10; Hebrews 1:14; Luke 2:14; 2:25-26; 2:36-38; 2:40; 2:8-12; 2:11-14; 2:19; 2:20-21; Philippians 4:7. Closing - Psalm 62:5-8. Image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Dave, Glynnis, Don, and everybody else involved in the service. Happy anniversary this week to Rhonda and Ed. Songs from this service: Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee - https://youtu.be/2UQY7NQZlvQ -- King Of Kings - https://youtu.be/IVumVrkbq4s -- Joy to The World - https://youtu.be/eTNeJY9qsqo -- Bible Project: Joy - https://youtu.be/qvOhQTuD2e0 -- Away in a Manger - https://youtu.be/faJOFC7xRWw -- It Came Upon The Midnight Clear - https://youtu.be/aa5ryencQcI -- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - https://youtu.be/jnJDjuiCrDE -- The First Noel/Above All - https://youtu.be/dmWPKede5BA Scriptures from this service: Welcome - John 15:9-12. Reading - John 16:19-22. Sermon - Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 13:20; Luke 1:44; 1:57-58; 2:10; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; John 3:29; 15:11; 16:22; 16:20; 16:22; 16:24; Psalm 4:7; 9:2; 16:11; 19:8; 20:5; 21:1; 28:7; 33:3; 35:27; 43:4; 45:7; 45:15; 51:8; 65:13; 92:4; 105:43; Proverbs 29:3; Hebrews 1:14; Jeremiah 31:12; Mark 4:16; Luke 1:14; John 16:20; Romans 14:17-18; Hebrews 13:5; 2 Corinthians 1:24; Philippians 2:1-4. Closing - Romans 15:13. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion] Image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay

Thank you to Paul, Mike, Temi, and Don for being part of the video. Happy birthday this week to Tabitha, Johanne, Happy, and Rebecca. Join us for our Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 7pm! Songs from this service: The Steadfast Love Of The Lord - https://youtu.be/KJYf9KnxwbQ -- O How I Love Jesus - https://youtu.be/LCEptoq-Rsk -- How Deep The Father's Love For Us - https://youtu.be/50UgZ0H0r_o -- The Wonder of His Love - https://youtu.be/mWE9mSOiMOU -- O Little Town of Bethlehem - https://youtu.be/I5hHUPwjTQQ -- Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming - https://youtu.be/DlnGvyZwKzQ -- God So Loved - https://youtu.be/jasoo3UDSwY -- Mary Did You Know - https://youtu.be/uaRpeMT1tjQ Scriptures from this service: Communion - John 3:16. Reading - John 13:33-35. Sermon - Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 1:18-21; 3:17; 22:37-39; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 13:8; 13:1-2; 13:18; 13:1-2; 13:8-10; 13:7-8; 13:13; Ephesians 5:1-2; Matthew 22:39; Colossians 1:4; Matthew 22:39; Colossians 1:4; 2 Timothy 1:7; Galatians 5:6; Matthew 22:37; Ephesians 4:2; Philippians 1:9; Colossians 1:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 1:2; Philemon 1:5; Hebrews 6:10; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:8; 1 John 2:5; 2 John 1:1; Jude 1:1; Revelation 12:11. Image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Earl, Amy, and Don for being part of the video, and to everyone who was involved in the service. Happy birthday this week to Dianne, Debby, Geoff, and Earl. Happy anniversary to Jan & Geoff. Songs from this service: Firm Foundation - https://youtu.be/UfDFgYG-62Q -- Come Thou Almighty King - https://youtu.be/HYkkPkr04_s -- Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus - https://youtu.be/t6_P-S-JdMg -- Living Hope - https://youtu.be/kuxPcK7GwSI -- Cornerstone - https://youtu.be/h4KGkH7naKY -- O Come, O Come Emmanuel - https://youtu.be/kqKUlpuyZL8 -- Heavenly Sunlight - https://youtu.be/GrtLGew0ae4 -- Firm Foundation (He Won't) - https://youtu.be/cjT7Wdm71WE Scriptures from this service: Communion - Luke 22:19. Reading - Psalm 130:1-7. Sermon - Philippians 3:20; 1 John 3:2; John 8:12; Isaiah 7:14; Ephesians 3:12; Psalm 42:11; 119:74; 147:11; Proverbs 24:14; Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 147:11; Proverbs 24:14; Jeremiah 29:11; 1 Corinthians 13:13; Jeremiah 29:11; Colossians 1:27; 1 John 3:1-3. Closing - Romans 5:5 (GNT). Image by Myriams-Fotos from Pixabay [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="Good News Translation Copyright" state="closed"]Scripture quotations marked (GNT) are from the Good News Translation in Today's English Version- Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Geoff, Ed, Amy, and Don for being part of the video. Happy birthday this week to Chris and Kranti. Songs from this service: Come, Now Is The Time To Worship - https://youtu.be/bMu0Y1wgZMg -- Unto Thee O Lord - https://youtu.be/S3Z0IRO-cgk -- Lord I Need You - https://youtu.be/tp_w5b3eeh0 -- When We All Get To Heaven - https://youtu.be/SjgkpWuoTLs -- Reap That Joy - https://youtu.be/jigl4YwiqKo Scriptures from this service: Welcome - 1 Chronicles 16:10; 16:23-25 (ESV); Romans 5:12 (ESV); Romans 5:18 (GNT); Matthew 7:13-14 (NIV); James 3:9-10. Reading - Isaiah 2:1-5. Sermon - Isaiah 57:18; Hosea 6:2; Joel 3:1; Isaiah 1:18 (ESV); 2:3-4 (NIV); Romans 8:22; John 3:16; Matthew 28:19; Isaiah 19:23-25; Revelation 22:17; John 7:37; Isaiah 25:3-4; 25:6-8; Matthew 19:28; Acts 3:21; Romans 8:21; 8:23; Colossians 1:20; Isaiah 35:1-2; 35:3; 35:5-6; Isaiah 40:1-5; 40:3; 42:1-4; 42:9; 43:1; 43:18-19; 43:25; 53:4-6; 53:11; 53:12b; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Matthew 20:28; Isaiah 65:17-18; Ephesians 1:9-10; Isaiah 66:22. Closing - John 1:14 (ESV) Photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="ESV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV© Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version©), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="Good News Translation Copyright" state="closed"]Scripture quotations marked (GNT) are from the Good News Translation in Today's English Version- Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Amy, Dave, Paul, Achile, and everyone else involved in the service. Happy birthday this week to Lee, Jimmy, and Brian. Songs from this service: Take My Life And Let It Be - https://youtu.be/qTy0zvUrgS4 -- Instruments Of Your Peace - https://youtu.be/ZWqT1OPvI7I -- I Love To Tell The Story - https://youtu.be/gLuOz0g8rOA -- The Lord Almighty Reigns - https://youtu.be/2TdEZXPuKOo -- What The Lord Has Done In Me - https://youtu.be/FbVEz-6J_j0 Scriptures from this service: Reading - Hebrews 8:10-11. Sermon - 2 Corinthians 1:3-7; John 13:1-5; 13:12-17; John 7:37-38; 7:38; 1 Corinthians 3:6-9; Hebrews 8:10-11; James 2:14-19; 2:26; John 15:1-2; 15:8-17. Closing - Colossians 3:12-17 (NET) Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NET Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NET) are from the NET Bible© copyright ©1996, 2019 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. http://netbible.com All rights reserved[/accordion-item] [/accordion]

Thank you to Dave, Rhonda, Toluwani, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Cody and Bryan, and happy anniversary to Rebecca & Chris. Songs from this service: New Doxology - https://youtu.be/Hm2xUl243lc -- The Lord Almighty Reigns - https://youtu.be/2TdEZXPuKOo -- Lead Me To Calvary - https://youtu.be/abb1FvD1YMA -- Eternal Father Strong To Save - https://youtu.be/m6-Cbx18BWA Scriptures from this service: Welcome - Romans 12:1. Communion - John 6:25-33 (GNT); 6:35-37 (GNT); 6:50-51 (GNT); 6:53-58 (GNT). Reading - 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 (NIV). Sermon - Psalm 46:9; Genesis 9:11; Isaiah 2:4; Revelation 21:4; John 15:13; Matthew 5:9; Eve of Destruction - https://youtu.be/_38SWIIKITE Revelation 21:1-5; 21:7. Closing - John 15:9; 15:12-13; 15:17. Photo by Diane Picchiottino on Unsplash [accordion][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="Good News Translation Copyright" state="closed"]Scripture quotations marked (GNT) are from the Good News Translation in Today's English Version- Second Edition Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Earl, Ed, Don, Temi, and Paul for being part of the video. The scripture reading is Hebrews 1:1-4. Happy birthday this week to Charlotte and Matthias. Songs from this service: We Praise Thee O God - https://youtu.be/I2M3CjpV_Wc -- Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah - https://youtu.be/kx-lXR_ibbM -- To God Be The Glory - https://youtu.be/1aTqMxmxl -- Ancient Words - https://youtu.be/HSHsL4DQG9c -- Hope Of The Nations - https://youtu.be/yOxVonkxVi4 Scriptures from this service: Communion - Philippians 2:4; Hebrews 9:24-28; 9:28. Reading - Hebrews 1:1-4. Sermon - Hebrews 1:5; 2:1; 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 2:1; 2:14-15; 2:18; 2:14; 2:18; 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 4:8-11; 4:12; 4:14-16; 6:1-2; 7:23-25; 7:27; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 9:11; 9:15; 10:11-12; 10:19-23; 10:24-25; 10:32-33; 10:35; 10:38; 11:1; 11:13-15; 11:16; 12:1-2; 12:14-15; 12:22; 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Hebrews 12:22-23; 13:1-2; 13:5; 13:6; 13:15-16; 13:20-22; 13:25. Closing - Hebrews 13:20-21. Photo by Aron Visuals on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Geoff, Gloria, Heather, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Lorena! Songs from this service: We Will Glorify - https://youtu.be/JjTi9S7hf18 -- Holy, Holy, Holy - https://youtu.be/a1bNmHv4-8s -- Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me - https://youtu.be/XFd0Z06EoEI -- 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) - https://youtu.be/1F9p_zAcpy8 -- Worthy Is The Lamb - https://youtu.be/m9V-vFTStqM -- Holy Forever - https://youtu.be/_J9jjYLoRUo Scriptures from this service: Communion - Genesis 2:16-17; Ezekiel 18:20; John 11:25-26; 1 Corinthians 15:22; Romans 5:6; 5:8; John 3:3; 1 Peter 1:23; James 4:7; 1 Peter 5:9; 3:18 (AMP). Reading: Revelation 12:10-11. Sermon: Revelation 12:11; 12:11; Hebrews 9:22; 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Revelation 1:5; Acts 20:28; Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; 26:28; Revelation 12:11; Romans 8:16-17; 8:17; 8:37; 8:38-39; Hebrews 13:5; Revelation 12:11; Hebrews 11:36-38; 12:22-23; 13:5; Jude 20-21; Revelation 21:1-5; 19:1; 19:5; 19:6; 21:6; 21:1-4; 21:5-7. Closing: John 16:32-33. [accordion][accordion-item title="Amplified® Bible Copyright" state="closed"]Scripture quotations marked AMP taken from the Amplified® Bible (AMP), Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. https://www.lockman.org [/accordion-item][accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Dave, Don, and Janet for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Jo! https://youtu.be/DzgNHl_6hww Songs from this service: His Mercy Is More - https://youtu.be/Yv66MwwS4No -- Be Still, My Soul - https://youtu.be/Q18GAt3_tkc -- Still - https://youtu.be/YX-6LnHsRtw -- It Is Well with My Soul - https://youtu.be/5ovnm-gzLfs -- While On The Sea - https://youtu.be/yzWerSgsRN8 -- Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) - https://youtu.be/N2PNTq_-mZs Photo by Alek Newton on Unsplash [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Earl, Dave, and Don for being part of the service. Happy birthday this week to Ellis and Heather, and happy anniversary to Debby & Len. Songs from this service: We Praise Thee O God - https://youtu.be/I2M3CjpV_Wc -- All The Way My Savior Leads Me - https://youtu.be/ekUELQCnQlM -- The Power Of The Cross - https://youtu.be/9x8DXzLwN48 -- King Of Kings - https://youtu.be/IVumVrkbq4s -- I Stand Amazed - https://youtu.be/3YmthQUL0EY Scriptures from this service: Communion - Psalm 118:27-29. Reading - Proverbs 18:18-20. Sermon - Matthew 11:6 (NKJV); Matthew 9:35 (NIV); 9:35-36; 9:36-38; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Acts 17:26; Romans 1:14-15; 1:16; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Romans 3:20; Hebrews 10:4; Romans 3:21-22; 3:22-24; Hebrews 13:5; Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Peter 5:7; Jeremiah 1:5; Acts 17:26; Matthew 28:20; 1 Peter 5:7; 5:10; James 4:8; Luke 6:36; Matthew 28:20; Revelation 21:1-3; Matthew 28:20; Revelation 21:5; Titus 3:3-6; Galatians 5:22-23; 5:6. Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash [accordion][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][accordion-item title="NKJV Copyright" state=closed]Scriptures marked NKJV taken from the New King James Version©. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

Thank you to Rhonda, Glynnis, Amy, Don, and Ed for being part of the service. Happy birthday to Ivy. Songs from this service: God So Loved - https://youtu.be/jasoo3UDSwY -- How Deep The Father's Love For Us - https://youtu.be/50UgZ0H0r_o -- Behold What Manner Of Love - https://youtu.be/DpCyJs07ieE -- Love Lifted Me - https://youtu.be/mVf9T3-52jA -- The Love of God - https://youtu.be/eIL9dE9WcKY Scriptures from this service: Communion - 1 John 4:7-19; 4:16; John 6:20; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Romans 8:38-39; Hebrews 13:5. Reading - John 3:16-18. Sermon - Mark 12:29-30; John 3:16-17; 5:42; 5:39-40; 8:42; 13:34; 14:15; 14:21; 14:23; Hebrews 13:5; John 21:15-17; Galatians 5:22-23; John 21:15-17; 21:18; 21:25; 1 John 1:5-7; 2:1; 3:1; 3:23-24; 4:19-20; 3 John 2; Revelation 1:1-2; 1:5-6; 21:3; 21:3-4; 2 Corinthians 13:14. Closing - James 1:19. Photo by James Coleman on Unsplash [accordion][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item][/accordion]

This week's message was recorded during Alumni & Friends Weekend at Great Lakes Christian High School. Thank you to both Dons, Lawrence, Martin, Brad, Murray, Josh, and the GL chorus for being part of the service. Happy anniversary this week to John and Connie. Songs from this service: True Light - https://youtu.be/WiyuOxCk3Xw -- Magnificat - https://youtu.be/Fayk8ygaN18 -- There Is A Fountain - https://youtu.be/4YlmsYe1BoY -- I Stand Amazed - https://youtu.be/bUgTu_UHUsQ -- Praise the Lord - https://youtu.be/CIIuCr_8Y9g -- Master, The Tempest https://youtu.be/63VYzQ9Rs90&t=4 -- The Greatest Commands - https://youtu.be/ho1hEjvuHZs -- The Lord Bless You And Keep You - https://youtu.be/ckKO6fqEq7c Scriptures from this service: Opening - Psalm 100. Communion - Matthew 27:32-37 (ESV); . Sermon - Hebrews 13:5; Mark 12:30; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Galatians 5:22; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Galatians 5:22; John 14:27; 2 Peter 1:5-7; James 1:17; Revelation 2:10; 1 Peter 3:15-16; 1:13; 1:18-20; 1:23; 2 Corinthians 13:14. Song Leader - Mark 12:28-30; 1 Corinthians 13:13; 1 John 4:8; Ephesians 5:19. Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash [accordion][accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="ESV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (ESV) are from The ESV© Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version©), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item] [/accordion]

The scripture reading is Psalm 33:1-5. Thank you to Amy, Geoff, Toluwani, and Don for being part of the video. Happy birthday to Tina, and happy anniversary to Jo & John. Songs from this service: Sovereign - https://youtu.be/8CUXXhg8t34 -- We Fall Down / Holy Holy Holy - https://youtu.be/LXSsm3LRN4A -- Jesus Messiah - https://youtu.be/ygoqO80nEng -- Hymn Of Heaven - https://youtu.be/YYMFn5FLSWY -- Come Thou Fount Come Thou King - https://youtu.be/xpiitB3_G3M -- God Be With You - https://youtu.be/ld2rv9zOf58 Scriptures from this service: Communion - Psalm 33:1; 33:5. Reading - Psalm 33:1-5. Sermon - Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Isaiah 1:17; Psalm 7:6; 11:7; 106:3; 112:5; 140:12-13; Exodus 23:2; 1 Samuel 8:3; 2 Chronicles 9:8; Psalm 9:8; 33:5; Isaiah 1:17; Micah 3:1; Zechariah 7:9; Galatians 5:22-23; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20; Amos 5:24; Isaiah 40:4-5; Amos 4:1-2; 4:6; 4:9; 4:10; 4:12; 5:6-7; 5:14-15; 5:24; 8:11; 9:11-12; 9:14-15. Closing - Psalm 33:4-11; 33:20-22. [accordion] [accordion-item title="NIV Copyright" state=closed]Scripture quotations marked (NIV) taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version© NIV© Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="NKJV Copyright" state=closed]Scriptures marked NKJV taken from the New King James Version©. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.[/accordion-item][/accordion] Photo by Chris Stenger on Unsplash

Series: A living Hope in a dying worldTitle: How to lead your family & your church wellScripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14 NIVBottom Line: We lead our family and church family like Jesus told us to: teaching them to obey all he's commanded us.1. SERMON OUTLINE2. NOTES3. OUTLINES4. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS5. MAIN REFERENCES USEDSERMON OUTLINEIntroductionMy dream last night was like no dream I've ever had. It was clear, not overly weird, and it repeated. And it had a clear point.And I actually remember it.I was at my old church after being gone awhile. We were coming out of the Sunday worship service and old friends were greeting me after being gone a long time. Some invited me to share a word with their Sunday school class. I was thrilled to do that. But I had to come up with something to say. But then I found myself wandering around the campus trying to find that Sunday school class. I spent 55 of the 60 minutes looking for this class. When I finally found it I realized it was right where I started when they asked me to come in and share. I'd been right where I was supposed to be in the first place.I also knew what I was to share in the brief time I had with them. It would be Matthew 28:19-20, especially this part… “Teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you”And then as I was driving in this morning praying about what to do with this dream, I felt led to share this and then I felt like God shared another thought. That just like I wandered all over that church campus looking for the class room, Israel had wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. Why? Because they didn't believe God's words about taking the promise land and so they disobeyed the commands of God. This led me to wonder if we aren't doing the same thing today. Are we leading (shepherding) our families and church family to obey the commands of Christ?This goes with the questions we're wrestling with in 1 Peter 5 today.What is an elder in the Bible?ShepherdPastorBishopOverseerElderThe New Testament uses this interchangeably. Duties include: lead, feed and protect the flock. I (Darien) am speaking as a current elder in our church.I am speaking to our current elders.I am speaking to our future elders.I am speaking to our church members who are responsible for choosing our elders and holding them accountable to lead according to God's word.I am speaking to every person who is or wishes to be a leader in the church—we're all called to lead like our chief shepherd Jesus Christ.I am also speaking as a husband to Anita and father to our four daughters (who are grown and out of the house now)I am speaking to parents and future parents.I am speaking to kids.I am speaking to every church member.This is important because so much rises and falls on leadership. And God has defined leadership for the church is it's broadest terms as shepherds. OUTLINE (Based on E Clowney's outline)1. How do lead your family and church family well? 5:1-11 1. How do pastors/elders do this? 1. Remember who Peter is (1) 1. Apostle 2. Elder/pastor 3. Witness 1. To Christ's sufferings 2. To Christ's glory 2. Remember who I am (1) 1. Fellow apostle (little ‘a') in that I am also sent by Christ 2. Fellow elder/pastor/undershepherd to Christ 3. Fellow witness to all Christ has done in and through me including how we suffering together 3. Shepherd/pastor/oversee Christ's flock under your care (2-4). How? By leading, feeding and protecting them like this: 1. “Watching over them” (overseer) like a general inspecting his troops or better a shepherd caring for his flock; not just looking for flaws but knowing the history, personality, & unique challenges of each individual sheep (2) 1. Not because you must—duty (2) 2. But because you are willing, as God wants you to be—delight (2) 3. Not pursuing dishonest gain (money, position, reputation) (2) 4. eager to serve (not lording it over those “entrusted” to you; remember how we defined that word last week (like the person you entrust your life savings to while gone on vacation when there are no banks like in the first century) (3) 2. By being examples (of Christ) to the flock (3) 3. In a manner worthy of the reward that awaits (4) 2. How does everyone else do this? (5-11) 1. In mutual service to one another (5) 1. Why? 2. Because God opposes the proud but gives favor to the humble. (Cf. Prov 3:34; James 4:6) 2. In humble service to God and each other (5c-7) 1. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand.” God is able! 2. “Cast all your anxiety on him for he cares for you.” God cares! 3. In triumphant suffering (8-11) 1. The Christian resistance movement (8-9) 1. “Be alert and of sober mind.” Pay attention to the world around you. 2. The Devil is roaring looking to devour. 1. Christians in that day would know about lions in the colosseum in Rome. Lions devouring enemies of Rome for entertainment. 2. Words from elder/pastor Ignatius (AD 108-140) anticipating his death in the Roman Colosseum: “Let me be given to the wild beasts, for through them I can attain unto God. I am God's wheat, and I am ground by the teeth of wild beasts that I may be found pure bread...Come fire and cross and grapplings with wild beasts, wrenching of bones, hacking of limbs, crushings of my whole body, come cruel tortures of the devil to assail me. Only be it mine to attain unto Jesus Christ.” Clowney, p. 172-3 2. The assurance of God's saving purpose (10-11) 1. There is God's glory and life awaiting us at the end of the narrow way 2. There is suffering for us between here and there along the narrow way that leads to life2. Final Greeting (12-14) 1. Silas: Messenger or editor? (12) Messenger and amanuensis (took dictation) 2. Peter's purpose in writing (12) 1. To encourage them 2. To remind them of the true grace of God 3. Greetings from whom? (13) 1. The local church (network of house churches) 2. In Rome (Babylon is symbolic) 4. Peace to whom? (14) Those “in Christ”ConclusionBottom Line: We lead our family and church family like Jesus told us to: teaching them to obey all he's commanded us.Are we shepherding our families to obey the commands of Christ?Are we shepherding our church family to obey the commands of Christ?Other stories/examplesDaniel is a great example of a disciple of Jesus Christ as described by Peter in 1 Peter. He is a literal exile living in a kingdom hostile to his beliefs. He stays faithful over and over even when it costs him.He is thrown into the lion's den when he defies the King's edict and prays to God instead of to the king per the new law. He is maliciously setup to bring his downfall. This seemingly happens when he is thrown into the lion's den until the next morning when we learn that God shut the lion's mouths and he was fine. We will be persecuted for following Jesus Christ.We will be slandered and misunderstood too.We will become targets of hate for our beliefs.God is faithful. He will not abandon us.He calls us to bless them.He will bless us.In successive weeks at [HTB](https://www.htb.org/), I (Nicky Gumbel) interviewed two people of courage and faith. One, Ben Freeth, inspired by his faith in Jesus Christ, had taken a courageous stance against the unjust regime in Zimbabwe. As a result, he was beaten, tortured and forced to watch his elderly mother-in-law and father-in-law undergo torture, from which the latter eventually died. Yet in the midst of his suffering, he chose to love and bless the torturers. The second was a pastor from one of the sixty countries around the world where physical persecution of Christians still takes place. He had been imprisoned and, at one stage, sentenced to death for no other reason than his faith in Jesus Christ. Yet in the face of extreme suffering he refused to deny his faith. PrayQ. What do I want them to know?A. How to lead their family and church well.Q. Why do I want them to know it?A. Because this is God's plan for parenting the family and the family of God.Q. What do I want them to do about it?A. 1. Elders, lead the church like Jesus Christ led his disciples. 2. People, lead one another like Jesus Christ led his disciples.Q. Why do I want them to do it?A. This leads to healthy, reproducing families of faith that impact our broken world for good.Q. How can they begin to do this?A. 1. At home, for those under our roof, we lead, feed and protect the flock through the teaching and applying God's word to our lives and each other. 2. At church, for those in our local fellowship, we lead, feed and protect the flock by choosing qualified men to lead like Jesus Christ.NOTES“Suffering Christians who look to the Lord also gain comfort by remembering the family of believers (2:17). Samuel Bénétreau points out four advantages to be gained from knowing that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings (9). First, there is encouragement in knowing that you are not alone and isolated, suffering in a unique way. Second, you are reminded that the bond that unites you to Jesus Christ also joins you to the family of God throughout the world. Suffering Christians have a caring fellowship with those similarly afflicted. Third, Christians are reminded that suffering is inherent in the Christian faith. Through suffering they have fellowship with Christ and their faith is purified. Peter speaks of the suffering that must be 'accomplished' or 'brought to its end' by the 'family of believers'. Suffering has its place in God's plan for a world destined for justice, peace and glory.Christians know that the 'family of believers' does not suffer in vain; their experience of suffering is being brought to the victorious conclusion that God has designed. Fourth, knowing of these sufferings stimulates hope.The spread of persecution and trials points to the nearness of the consummation: the promised land is in view.50” -Clowney, p. 176“In southern France, overlooking the Mediterranean, stands the Tower of Constance. There, in the eighteenth century, Huguenot women were imprisoned for decades because they refused to surrender their Reformed faith. In the tower room where they were held captive, a stone coping surrounds a round opening in the floor. Inscribed in the stone is the word'Résistez! Marie Durand entered that room in 1729, when she was fifteen years old. Three years later her brother Pierre was hanged at Montpellier.In 1745 she was offered her freedom if she would agree to renounce Protestant worship. She refused all such offers and remained captive for thirty-eight years, resisting the temptations to despair, to suicide, to betrayal. From her imprisonment she began a ministry of encouragement by correspondence. Some of her letters are kept today in the Museum of the Wilderness in the mountains of the Cévennes.” Clowney, p. 1751 Peter 5:10 (ESV): 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.1. Complete/restore2. Establish - strengthen and protect3. Strengthen 4. Place on firm foundation -Clowney, p. 178Elders in the New Testament are tasked with several key duties, including:1. **Spiritual Oversight:** Providing spiritual guidance and leadership to the church community.2. **Teaching and Doctrine:** Instructing and ensuring adherence to sound biblical doctrine.3. **Shepherding the Flock:** Caring for the well-being of the congregation, like a shepherd caring for a flock.4. **Modeling Character:** Demonstrating a godly and mature character for others to follow.5. **Prayer:** Engaging in prayer for the church and its members.6. **Protecting from False Teaching:** Guarding the congregation against false doctrines or teachings.These duties are often outlined in passages like 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 in the New Testament.I. Living in the Suffering Church of God 5:1-11 1. The humble role/rule (leadership) of Christs' elders (1-4) 1. Their fellowship with Christs' sufferings and glory (1) 2. Their charge as shepherds of God's flock (2-4) 1. The calling of the shepherd/elder/pastor 2. The manner of the shepherd/elder/pastor 3. The reward of shepherd/elder/pastor2. The humble service of Christs' people (5-11) 1. In mutual service (5) 2. In confident devotion: humble service to God (5c-7) 3. In triumphant suffering (5:8-11) 1. The Christian resistance movement (8-9) 2. The assurance of God's saving purpose (10-11)II: Final Greetings 5:12-14 (Clowney)1. Silas: Messenger or editor? (12)2. Peter's purpose in writing (12)OUTLINESShreiners outlineElders—3 exhortations:1. Shepherd and oversee God's flock2. Be eager in fulfilling their task and should not serve for financial gain3. Live as examples of the flock instead of using their authority to domineer the churchHelms OutlineI. An exhortation to elders (1-5) A. The elders role (1-2a) 1. To shepherd the flock of God 2. Elders must not lack character 3. Elders must not misunderstand their calling 4. Elders must emulate their Chief Shepherd B. The elders readiness (2b-3) 1. Not under compulsion, but willingly 2. Not for shameful gain, but eagerly 3. Not domineering, but as examples C. The elders reward (4) D. Everyone else's responsibility (5) II. True Grace and eternal Glory (6-14) Divine Logic of True Grace A. Divine commands & encouragement (6-9) 1. Humble yourselves/God cares for you (6-7) 2. Be sober-minded and watchful and resist (8-9) B. Divine Principle Repeated (10a) - True grace looks like this: present sufferings are intimately connected to eternal glory C. Divine Actions Followed by Our Adoration (10b-11) 1. Restore, Confirm, Strengthen, Establish 2. Our adoration D. Finishing in True Grace (12-14)NIV Study Bible brief outlineAfter the opening (1:1-2), the letter has three main sections:1: Peter first tells his readers to be holy in all you do. As Gentiles they once lived in ignorance (they did not know the ways of God). But they are now a holy nation, part of God's own people, and are called to a new way of life.2: Peter then explains how this way of life will impress those who might accuse and persecute them without just cause.3: Peter acknowledges that his readers are suffering for their faith, but he explains that this is only to be expected. The Messiah himself suffered, and believers all over the world are facing the same challenge. The followers of Jesus are waiting for the day God will visit them, and even in their suffering they can show they belong to God.The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.P Schreiner Commentary“Their ultimate enemy, that roaring lion, stands ready to devour them, but they have the conquering, suffering Shepherd at their side.” - P Schreiner 0. Elect exiles (1:1-2)1. Hope as Exiles - The church has hope amidst trials because of their new future and new family. (1-2) 1. New future - Their new birth grants them an inheritance that can never be taken away. (1:3-12) 2. New family (and new calling) - Their new birth grants them the rights and responsibilities of God's people. (1:13-2:10)2. Exile Identity - In the midst of the world, they are to live as chosen exiles. (2-4) 1. Submit - They are to submit to authority figures because this is how Christ acted. (2:11-3:7) 2. Suffer well - Like Christ, they are to suffer for good because suffering leads to life. (3:8-4:11)3. Stand Firm - To keep their exile identity, they must stand firm to the end. (4-5) 1. Suffer joyfully - They are to entrust themselves to God while doing good. (4:12-4:19) 2. Resist the devil - The elders should shepherd the people, recognizing the danger they are in. (5:1-11)4. In Babylon (5:12-24)Relying on Willmington's Outline Bible1 Peter 5 -Chronological life application, study Bible notesDISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process:1. Retell the story in your own words.2. Discovery the story 1. What does this story tell me about God? 2. What does this story tell me about people? 3. If this is really God's word, what changes would I have to make in my life?3. Who am I going to tell about this?Final Questions (optional or in place of above)- What is God saying to you right now? - What are you going to do about it?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastAlternate Discussion Questions: Based on this passage:1. Who is God?2. What has he done/is he doing/is he going to do?3. Who am I? (In light of 1 & 2)4. What do I get to do? (In light of who I am)Final Questions (index cards optional)- What is God saying to you right now? - What are you going to do about it?MAIN REFERENCES USED---“1 - 2 Peter and Jude,” by David Helm, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent Hughes“1 & 2 Peter ” by RC Sproul“1 & 2 Peter and Jude” by Thomas Schreiner“The Message of 1 Peter” by Edmund Clowney“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Visual Word,” Patrick Schreiner (VW)“1 Peter: A living hope in Christ”, Jen Wilkin Bible study“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.org“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)ChatGPT https://openai.com/blog/chatgptAnswerThePublic.comWikipedia.com

Series: A living Hope in a dying worldTitle: Why do people suffer? Living with the end in mindScripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19; Matt 5:11-12; Phil 2:5-11; Luke 9:26; Acts 5:41; Mark 10:17; James 1:2-4; Rom 8:28 NIVHow do we maintain our joy in the midst of suffering?How do we arm ourselves with this attitude of Christ? Why do bad things happen to good people?Bottom Line: We live in light of the end by not being surprised (but rejoicing) at or ashamed of our suffering (but pressing on) but instead by entrusting ourselves to the Lord's good works of doing good works until we go home.SERMON OUTLINENOTESDISCUSSION QUESTIONSOUTLINESMAIN REFERENCES USEDSERMON OUTLINEIntroductionWe said last week that we live with the end in mind by arming ourselves with the attitude of Christ. (Regarding suffering)This week Peter continues with this thought by adding how we do this. If I were in Ephesians 6, I'd say this includes putting on the full armor of Christ. Peter adds this to Paul's teaching: Entrust yourself to your faithful Creator, and Continue to do good until you go home.I told the story at the end of last week about Barnie Reeves. He was a member of this church for years until he went home to be with the Lord. He was in the hospital in those last days with intestinal cancer of some kind. I was visiting him in the hospital one day downtown when he started tearing up. He said that there had been times that week when he felt like Jesus was in the room with him. He said he'd never felt closer to the Lord than in those moments. This was in the midst of the worst suffering he'd ever been through. This retired USAF sergeant, tears rolling down his aged cheeks, was smiling and glowing with the joy of the Lord in the midst of suffering because he was able to make the connection between suffering and glory. That when he suffered for doing good (not evil), and he was vocal with anyone who would listen about his faith in Christ, he experienced the joy of the Lord. He fellowshipped with a Jesus who understood great suffering.It's this empathy towards suffering with purpose that gave him joy.How are you suffering today? Is it for good? Because of evil? Because of the sin of others? Because of your sin?What does God say about this?“This lesson is one that George Matheson, born in Glasgow, Scotland, in March 1842, put before us in elevated language. At birth Matheson's eyesight was poor. By age eighteen he had nearly lost it completely. Robbed of physical sight, he nevertheless recognized spiritual truths with penetrating clarity and insight. Take the role of suffering in the life of a believer, for example. It never caught him by surprise. He never thought suffering for his Christian faith strange. And when, according to God's will, he was asked to enter into it, he was never ashamed. He writes:There is a time coming in which your glory shall consist in the very thing which now constitutes your pain. Nothing could be more sad to Jacob than the ground on which he was lying, a stone for his pillow. It was the hour of his poverty. It was the season of his night. It was the seeming absence of his God. The Lord was in the place and he knew it not. Awakened from his sleep he found that the day of his trial was the dawn of his triumph.Ask the great ones of the past what has been the spot of their prosperity and they will say, "It was the cold ground on which I was lying." Ask Abraham; he will point to the sacrifice on Mount Moriah. Ask Joseph; he will direct you to this dungeon. Ask Moses; he will date his fortune from his danger in the Nile. Ask Ruth; she will bid you build her monument in the field of her toil. Ask David; he will tell you that his songs came in the night. Ask Job; he will remind you that God answered him out of the whirlwind. Ask Peter; he will extol his submersion in the sea. Ask John: he will give the path to Patmos. Ask Paul; he will attribute his inspiration to the light which struck him blind.Ask one more! — the Son of God. Ask Him whence has come His rule over the world; he will answer, "From the cold ground on which I was lying — the Gethsemane ground —I received my scepter there."OUTLINERelying on David Helms' commentary for this outline:III. The connection between suffering and gloryDon't be surprised or think it strange when you, a Christian, suffers for doing good. (12) (This is another way to ask the question: why do bad things happen to good people?)But rejoiceWhy?Because we suffer with ChristSo that we may be overjoyed when glory is revealedWhat is God's glory exactly? It's the sum of his attributes like his Holiness (justice, righteousness)LoveLifeLight--like the sunraysTruthFaithfulnessOmni-benevolence (he's all good)Omnipotence (all powerful)Omniscience (all knowing)Omnipresence (everywhere all the time; even outside of time)Immutable (unchanging and therefore perfect)Glory is meant to be visible Like a gold medal shines and has intrinsic valueIt also represents hours, days, months of work and preparation needed to earn that medalOur job is to reflect his gloryIf insulted, notice you are blessedWhy?Because the spirit of Glory rests on you (Persecution University -Greg Stier)If you suffer, It should be for good, not evilIf as a Christian, don't be ashamedBut praise God that you bear his nameWhy?Because it is time for judgment to begin with God's householdDon't be ashamed (16)Jesus said, if you are ashamed of me Acts 5:41, “The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.”Luke 9:26, “Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.”Th e Poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox penned these words:“All those who journey, soon or late, Must pass within the garden's gate;Must kneel alone in darkness there,And battle with some fierce despair.God pity those who cannot say,‘Not mine but thine,' who only pray,‘Let this cup pass,' and cannot seeThe purpose in Gethsemane.”Therefore, press on, brother! -Barnie ReevesEmbrace your suffering—if it's for your own good.Notice God is making a connection between our suffering his judgment—most surprising! First time his reference to suffering isn't at the hands of ungodly people.Yet, still about ungodly behavior.So, at times, our suffering comes to us because we deserve it. God disciplines us. (Prunes us?)“The apricot tree at 2828 Hill Heights Park was trimmed back so much I wondered if the branches and leaves would ever grow back, let alone the leaves. We needed up that next year having apricots coming out of our ears; Mom made apricot pie, jam, and we had it as fresh fruit, an there was still an abundance left for the birds.” -SpurgeonWhen we sink, we tarnish his glory. So he disciplines us to multiple reasons (see below)And if you're discouraged, take note of what Peter says about unbelievers.Like Spurgeon, learn to say, “I have learned to kiss the wave that strikes me against the Rock of Ages.”Entrust your souls—v. 19 Most succinctly summarizes this theme of suffering and how we're to live in light of the end:.Regardless of whether we are suffering from sins we've committed or for doing good, we're called to trust the Lord for the care of their souls.While doing goodDon't be surprised when hardship comes; don't think it strangeDon't be ashamedDon't hesitate, instead, to Commit or Entrust yourself to God's eternal plan, and Faithful creator = sovereign; no suffering happens that he doesn't allowFaithful to his people no matter what“The word for commit (19) is used for making a deposit. The Hellenistic world lacked our modern banking system. Someone undertaking a journey might deposit his or her funds with a neighbour while away. Naturally, the neighbour's integrity would be a concern! God's grace appears in his entrusting the gospel to us; how much more readily may we commit our souls to the faithful keeping of our Creator (19)!Continue to do good along the narrow wayThis shows that we're entrusting our lives to him in the midst of suffering and persecution“Press-on” were words of Paul that Barnie would say often in his latter years. Barnie—son of encouragement—knew how to encourage discouraged believers.ConclusionWhen we entrust ourselves to the Lord, we find ourselves resting in him. This frees us up to do good as we head to the end.Bottom Line: We live in light of the end by not being surprised (but rejoicing) at or ashamed of our suffering (but pressing on) but instead by entrusting ourselves to the Lord's good works of doing good works until we go home.PrayQ. What do I want them to know?A. How live rejoice in their trials and suffering.Q. Why do I want them to know it?A. Because it will encourage them to press-on towards joy when they suffer instead of fall into despair.Q. What do I want them to do about it?A. Live with the end in mind by continuing to do good as you commit yourself to your faithful creator.Q. Why do I want them to do it?A. Because this leads to joy and glory and changed livesQ. How can they begin to do this?A. ByCommitting yourself to your faithful Creator.Continue to do good until you go home.NOTESRichard Wurmbrand story.“Two present-day examples ought to encourage us in this direction. The death of Richard Wurmbrand in 2001 didn't attract a huge amount of attention, but back in the late 1960s and early 1970s, he was one of the better-known dissidents in the Communist bloc. And unusually for a dissident at that time, he was no intellectual but an evangelical minister in Romania who was suffering for the gospel. He described the joy he possessed amid persecution. He had been confined in solitary confinement. He had been beaten and bore many scars. Yet he said that in it all there were times when he was overcome with joy. In fact, he writes that he would actually stand up in his weakened state and dance around his cell as if the angels were dancing with him. That is Beatitude-like rejoicing! That is the proper stance that every Christian ought to have in the day of trial. We ought to be known for dancing—as if all the host of Heaven are joining in.Helen Roseveare was a Christian British medical doctor who served more than twenty years in Zaire, Africa. In 1964 a revolution overwhelmed the country. She and her coworkers were thrown into five and a half months of unbelievable brutality and torture. For a moment she thought that God had forsaken her, but then she was overwhelmed with a sense of his presence, and she records that it was as if God was saying to her:Twenty years ago you asked me for the privilege of being a missionary, the privilege of being identified with me. This is it. Don't you want it? This is what it means: These are not your sufferings, they are mine. All I ask of you is the loan of your body.What an encouraging model for us all. Are you feeling forsaken? Peter wants you to see that just behind the curtain, if you could pull back the veil, is the presence of the God of glory and his Spirit resting upon you. So don't be surprised, don't think it strange, and don't be ashamed.” -Helms, p. 151Why do bad things (suffering) happen to good people?First of all, who's really good?Jesus says no one is good. “Why do you call me good?” Jesus answered. “No one is good—except God alone.” Mark 10:17Paul says no one is good.As it is written, “There is no one righteous, not even one; there is no one who understands; there is no one who seeks God. All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” Romans 3:10-12 NIV quoting parts of Psalms 14:1-3; 53:1-3; Eccle. 7:20No one is good in God's eyes until he's justified them (declared righteous) empowering them to do good. What good people?If we mean people who do good things and maybe don't murder or cheat on their spouse (low bar), then the answer is likely they are not being perfect as their father in heaven is perfect. Suffering comes becauseWe have to deal with the consequences of our actions and sinsWe live in a broken world so we are impacted by the consequences of original sinWe have to deal with the consequences of other people's sinsIf we mean people who love God and love people, by grace through faith, then Peter answers this question in 1 Peter.We have to deal with the consequences of original sin. Hurricanes hit all peopleWe live in a broken world so we are impacted by the consequences of original sinWe have to deal with the consequences of other people's sinsTo test our faith to see if it's genuineTo give us the opportunity to persevere by grace through faith and become mature and complete not lacking anything (James 1:2-4)To purify our faith (like discipline) so that we're better equipped to be holy and not sinTo cleanse and purify the spiritual believerTo chasten and punish the carnal believerTo convict and punch the non-believer so as to save them from eternal punishmentDISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process:Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really God's word, what changes would I have to make in my life?Who am I going to tell about this?Final Questions (optional or in place of above)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastOUTLINESNIV Study Bible brief outlineAfter the opening (1:1-2), the letter has three main sections:1: Peter first tells his readers to be holy in all you do. As Gentiles they once lived in ignorance (they did not know the ways of God). But they are now a holy nation, part of God's own people, and are called to a new way of life.2: Peter then explains how this way of life will impress those who might accuse and persecute them without just cause.3: Peter acknowledges that his readers are suffering for their faith, but he explains that this is only to be expected. The Messiah himself suffered, and believers all over the world are facing the same challenge. The followers of Jesus are waiting for the day God will visit them, and even in their suffering they can show they belong to God.The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.P Schreiner Commentary“Their ultimate enemy, that roaring lion, stands ready to devour them, but they have the conquering, suffering Shepherd at their side.” - P Schreiner 0. Elect exiles (1:1-2)Hope as Exiles - The church has hope amidst trials because of their new future and new family. (1-2)New future - Their new birth grants them an inheritance that can never be taken away. (1:3-12)New family (and new calling) - Their new birth grants them the rights and responsibilities of God's people. (1:13-2:10)Exile Identity - In the midst of the world, they are to live as chosen exiles. (2-4)Submit - They are to submit to authority figures because this is how Christ acted. (2:11-3:7)Suffer well - Like Christ, they are to suffer for good because suffering leads to life. (3:8-4:11)Stand Firm - To keep their exile identity, they must stand firm to the end. (4-5)Suffer joyfully - They are to entrust themselves to God while doing good. (4:12-4:19)Resist the devil - The elders should shepherd the people, recognizing the danger they are in. (5:1-11)In Babylon (5:12-24)Relying on Willmington's Outline Bible1 Peter 4 - Peter writes about sufferingI. The purpose of suffering (4:1-11, 15, 17-18)A. To cleanse and purify the spiritual believerB. To chasten and punish the carnal believerII. The privilege of suffering (4:12-14, 16)A. It is to be expected (4:12): All believers will be allowed to sufferThis is God disciplining his children i.e. refining them by fireIllustration: “Go sit on the bed” - how we'd begin a conversation about something our girls needed to be disciplined over.B. It is to be esteemed (4:13-14, 16): To suffer for Christ means to share his past griefTo suffer for Christ means to share his future gloryIII. The patience in suffering (4:19)A. We are to commit ourselves to God. (4:19b)B. We are to continue to do good. (4:19a)1 Pet 4:17-18 This refers not to final judgment but to God's refining discipline (Heb 12:7). God often allows believers to sin and then experience the consequences.He does this for several reasons: (1) to show us our potential for sinning, (2) to encourage us to turn from sin and more constantly depend on him, (3) to prepare us to face other, even stronger temptations in the future, and (4) to help us stay faithful and keep on trusting him. If believers need earthly discipline (judgment) from God, how much more will unbelievers receive it? If the righteous are barely saved (only because of God's mercy), what chance have those who reject Christ?1 Pet 4:19 Everywhere the Bible counsels that we trust God—in good times and bad, during sunny skies and thunderclouds, when we have a pocket full of change and a pocket full of sawdust. How does trust work? (1) Trust overcomes fear. Genuine trust in God says, "Whatever mess I'm in, my heavenly Father will lead me." (2) Trust overcomes depression. No matter how overwhelming the situation or how low it makes you feel, God can draw you back to the light.(3) Trust overcomes hate. When careless or cruel people hurt you, sometimes irreparably, you can hate forever or you can trust God, but you can't do both. God is there to steady even the worst situation —always with a promise, always with hope. Commit your life to him for safekeeping. Rely on him when you face your worst circumstances. -Chronological life application, study Bible notesMAIN REFERENCES USED“1 - 2 Peter and Jude,” by David Helm, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent Hughes“1 & 2 Peter ” by RC Sproul“1 & 2 Peter and Jude” by Thomas Schreiner“The Message of 1 Peter” by Edmund Clowney“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Visual Word,” Patrick Schreiner (VW)“1 Peter: A living hope in Christ”, Jen Wilkin Bible study“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/Chronological Life Application Study Bible (NLT)ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.org“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)ChatGPT https://openai.com/blog/chatgptAnswerThePublic.comWikipedia.com

Series: A living Hope in a dying worldTitle: Living with the end in mindScripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11; Phil 2:5-8 NIVBottom line: Living with the end in mind requires us to arm ourselves with the attitude of Christ.SERMON OUTLINENOTESDISCUSSION QUESTIONSOUTLINESMAIN REFERENCES USEDSERMON OUTLINEIntroductionThis is a difficult world to live in for everybody. But Christians have additional challenges that come with our faith. For example, recently, a pastor from Pakistan was speaking about the many challenges that they've faced since 2019.COVID-19 & ARC 2020: Not long after this pastor began a formal partnership with the Association of Related Churches (ARC, based here in Charleston), Covid hit. This caused pastors (along with everyone to quarantine and isolate). Christians in the US explained that because churches in America were not meeting they weren't seeing a lot of offerings. As a result, they should not expect a lot of support until Covid settled down. But this pastor pushed back saying, “Didn't Christians in Rome in the first century run into the plague to serve people?” We're not going to isolate ourselves. We might not have the money now but we're going to trust him for it. And $4 million would eventually come in for the pastors and ministries of the Pakistani church.Refugees 2021: Debacle in Kabul, Afghanistan in August ‘21The Taliban stepped in when the US left Afghanistan returning the country to its Shiria law ways. As a result, many Afghanis who'd been supportive of the US presence began to run for their lives running to other countries like Pakistan. Because of the agreements between these governments and the Taliban, when the pastors approached the Pak government to see how they could help the refugees, the Pak gov't denied their existence. Eventually, these pastors found ways to get around this that the govt could accept and ministered to refugees.Massive Flooding 2022: “While some smaller floods occurred post-2020, the most significant event impacting Pakistan was the 2022 monsoon season deluge. Here's a brief summary of its scale:Devastating: One-third of the country submerged, impacting 33 million people.Deadly: Over 1,800 lives lost, making it the world's deadliest flood since 2020 and Pakistan's worst.Economically crippling: $30 billion+ in damages and losses, pushing millions into poverty.Widespread: All provinces affected, causing infrastructure destruction, agricultural losses, and health crises. (145 hospitals destroyed)Remember, this is just a snapshot. The long-term consequences of these floods are still unfolding.” (Bard, 1/14/24)Persecution 2023: Due to zealous, misguided Muslims, Christians became unfairly targeted accused of slandering Muhammad. 25 churches burned400 homes burned or lootedBut…Water mission water treatment unitsBottom line: Living in light of the end requires us to arm ourselves with the attitude of Christ.Relying on David Helms' commentary for this outline and looking back to our previous passage:3 Commitments to be resolved to“Arm yourselves also with this same attitude”Because to be willing to suffer for Christ is to be willing to be done with sin; be holyPhil 2:5-8 mind/attitude of ChristDon't live “for evil human desires” butLive “for the will of God.”Enough already!2 Costs to embraceThey're surprised you're done with the pastThey'll heap abuse on you and slander you for being faithful1 Encouraging conclusion to look forward to—they will have to give an account to GodWho's ready to judge the living and the deadNext we seeThe reign of ChristThe resurrection of ChristThe return of Christ4 ways to be a living hope in a dying world:Be alert and sobermindedWhy?Because it helps us prayMatt 6:33 reminds us that when we “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, all these things (that we tend to worry about) will be given to us” as well. So we pray with this in mind.Love each other deeplyWhy?Because God's love covers a multitude of sinsThe cross (the love of God on display) covered all sins (Rom 5:8)Offer hospitality to one anotherHow?By serving believers in particular (“one another”) but not limited toBy serving people using our spiritual giftsEvery Christian has at least one. No Christian has them all. They're to build up the body of Christ.2 basic categoriesSpeakingServingWithout grumbling (meaning we're tempted to)Serve one another using your spiritual gift(s) (not an exhaustive list)How?As a faithful steward Through speakingThrough serving using your specific giftsWhy?So that in all things God may be praised…ConclusionBarney Reeves was the father of Jimmy Reeves, the founding pastor of our church, Grace Christian Fellowship, Summerville.Barney was a gruff, retired USAF sergeant and he loved God's word and God's church. He was a huge fan of his son being a bi-vocational pastor of our church. But he was also excited when Grace stepped out in faith to hire a full-time pastor. That meant that he and I could talk during the day. Anyway, in Barney's later years, he fought intestinal cancer a long time. This meant he was in and out of hospitals. I remember one time in particular when I was visiting him there and it was just the two of us.He was tearing up as he shared with me how he felt like the Lord was right there in the room with him. It was the glory of the Lord in that place. And it greatly encouraged him as he suffered. I have no doubt that Barney was a great witness to Christ whenever he was in the hospital. But I also believe he needed that glory of encouragement to press on (a phrase he used very often). We need this too. Glory and suffering…Peter gives us a theology of suffering in this letter and links it to the future glory we will enjoy and receive. Our Bottom Line today is that we can live in light of the end but it requires us to arm ourselves with the attitude of Christ himself. An attitude that is so willing to serve people that it's willing to suffer and serve people “To bring them to God.” (3:18)And we know that God wants to do this in and through us. Let's follow Pete's advice as we embrace the suffering in our lives as an instrument of glory for those with eyes to see and ears to hear.PrayQ. What do I want them to know?A. How to live in light of the end.Q. Why do I want them to know it?A. Because it helps us deal with suffering that comes to every Christian.Q. What do I want them to do about it?A. Live as Peter describes and calls us to.Q. Why do I want them to do it?A. Because this will empower us to show people what God's love looks like.Q. How can they begin to do this?A. ByStaying alert and sobermindedLoving one another deeplyOffering hospitality to one another without grumblingServing one another in the power of the Holy SpiritNOTESDISCUSSION QUESTIONSDiscovery Bible Study process:Retell the story in your own words.Discovery the storyWhat does this story tell me about God?What does this story tell me about people?If this is really God's word, what changes would I have to make in my life?Who am I going to tell about this?Final Questions (optional or in place of above)What is God saying to you right now? What are you going to do about it?Find our sermons, podcasts, discussion questions and notes at https://www.gracetoday.net/podcastOUTLINESNIV Study Bible brief outlineAfter the opening (1:1-2), the letter has three main sections:1: Peter first tells his readers to be holy in all you do. As Gentiles they once lived in ignorance (they did not know the ways of God). But they are now a holy nation, part of God's own people, and are called to a new way of life.2: Peter then explains how this way of life will impress those who might accuse and persecute them without just cause.3: Peter acknowledges that his readers are suffering for their faith, but he explains that this is only to be expected. The Messiah himself suffered, and believers all over the world are facing the same challenge. The followers of Jesus are waiting for the day God will visit them, and even in their suffering they can show they belong to God.The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.“Their ultimate enemy, that roaring lion, stands ready to devour them, but they have the conquering, suffering Shepherd at their side.” - P Schreiner 0. Elect exiles (1:1-2)Hope as Exiles - The church has hope amidst trials because of their new future and new family. (1-2)New future - Their new birth grants them an inheritance that can never be taken away. (1:3-12)New family (and new calling) - Their new birth grants them the rights and responsibilities of God's people. (1:13-2:10)Exile Identity - In the midst of the world, they are to live as chosen exiles. (2-4)Submit - They are to submit to authority figures because this is how Christ acted. (2:11-3:7)Suffer well - Like Christ, they are to suffer for good because suffering leads to life. (3:8-4:11)Stand Firm - To keep their exile identity, they must stand firm to the end. (4-5)Suffer joyfully - They are to entrust themselves to God while doing good. (4:12-4:19)Resist the devil - The elders should shepherd the people, recognizing the danger they are in. (5:1-11)In Babylon (5:12-24)MAIN REFERENCES USED“1 - 2 Peter and Jude,” by David Helm, Preaching the Word Commentary, Edited by Kent Hughes“1 & 2 Peter ” by RC Sproul“1 & 2 Peter and Jude” by Thomas Schreiner“The Message of 1 Peter” by Edmund Clowney“Look at the Book” by John Piper (LATB)“The Visual Word,” Patrick Schreiner (VW)“1 Peter: A living hope in Christ”, Jen Wilkin Bible study“The Bible Knowledge Commentary” by Walvoord, Zuck (BKC)“The Bible Exposition Commentary” by Warren Wiersbe (BEC)Outline Bible, D Willmington (OB)Willmington's Bible Handbook, D Willmington (WBH)NIV Study Bible (NIVSB) https://www.biblica.com/resources/scholar-notes/niv-study-bible/ESV Study Bible (ESVSB) https://www.esv.org“The Bible in One Year 2023 with Nicky Gumbel” bible reading plan on YouVersion app (BIOY)ChatGPT https://openai.com/blog/chatgptAnswerThePublic.comWikipedia.com

You can download an audio version of this sermon and previous sermons from our website: https://www.citychurchsheffield.org.uk/talks/ You can also subscribe to our sermon podcast to get audio versions direct to your phone, tablet or computer. Just search for "City Church Sheffield Podcast" on your app of choice. Unless otherwise stated, scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

You can download an audio version of this sermon and previous sermons from our website: https://www.citychurchsheffield.org.uk/talks/ You can also subscribe to our sermon podcast to get audio versions direct to your phone, tablet or computer. Just search for "City Church Sheffield Podcast" on your app of choice. Unless otherwise stated, scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

You can download an audio version of this sermon and previous sermons from our website: https://www.citychurchsheffield.org.uk/talks/ You can also subscribe to our sermon podcast to get audio versions direct to your phone, tablet or computer. Just search for "City Church Sheffield Podcast" on your app of choice. Unless otherwise stated, scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Believing Thomas Scripture reading by David Suchet taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

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Do you not see, hear, or remember? Or do you have a hard heart? Good news: the Doctor is in. Scripture reading by David Scuhet taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

A daily devotion based on Numbers 34–36.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 33.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 32.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 31.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 30.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 28–29.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 27.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 26.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 25.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 23–24.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 22.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)

A daily devotion based on Numbers 21.(Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973 1978 1984 2011 by Biblica, Inc. TM Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.)