Oct 23, 2022
WALK
“I urge you to live a life [to walk] worthy of the calling you have received.”  Ephesians 4:1b
  • As followers of Jesus, God calls us to “walk” among the people of the world.
  • Our Christian walk should be noticeably different than that of unbelievers.
  • Our Christian walk should be characterized by love first and foremost.
  • Our Christian walk will give credibility to our words of witness.
  • Our Christian walk will open our lives to blessings both now and forever.
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  • Oct 23, 2022WALK
    Oct 23, 2022
    WALK
    “I urge you to live a life [to walk] worthy of the calling you have received.”  Ephesians 4:1b
    • As followers of Jesus, God calls us to “walk” among the people of the world.
    • Our Christian walk should be noticeably different than that of unbelievers.
    • Our Christian walk should be characterized by love first and foremost.
    • Our Christian walk will give credibility to our words of witness.
    • Our Christian walk will open our lives to blessings both now and forever.
  • Oct 16, 2022SIT
    Oct 16, 2022
    SIT
    “And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus.”  — Ephesians 2:6
    • To “sit” with Christ acknowledges that he has accomplished everything necessary for our salvation.
    • To “sit” with Christ indicates that we accept the rest he offers.
    • To “sit with Christ  expresses that we have put the fullness of our faith in him.
    “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10a
  • Oct 9, 2022Yes & Amen
    Oct 9, 2022
    Yes & Amen
    Series: (All)
    2 Corinthians 1:15-22
    1.  Yes & No (verses 17-18)
    2.  Yes & Amen (verses 19-20)
    We have all been hurt & shaped by someone who didn't keep their promises. 
    God keeps His promises!
  • Oct 2, 2022Sharing the Cup of Christ
    Oct 2, 2022
    Sharing the Cup of Christ
    Series: (All)
    The Lord’s Supper:  Sharing the Cup of Christ We are called to share in the cup of his suffering and death.
    • Matthew 26:39   “...if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me.”
    • Romans 8:17   “...if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.”
    We are invited to share in the cup of his victory and glory.
    • Psalm 23:5  “My cup runneth over.”
    • Psalm 116:13  “I will lift up the cup of salvation”
    • Matthew 25:21  “Come and share your master’s happiness!”
    We are privileged to share in the cup of his service to others.
    • Matthew 10:42   “If anyone gives even a cup of cold water...”
    • Romans 12:13   “Share with God’s people who are in need.”
  • Sep 25, 2022Elijah & the God of All Generations
    Sep 25, 2022
    Elijah & the God of All Generations
    Series: Elijah
    1 Kings 19:19-21 & 2 Kings 2:1-15 Our God is eternally active.  As He worked in past generations, so He still works in our lives today—and will continue even when we are gone.  He calls us to learn from those who have gone before us, and to do our part in training up a new generation of faithful believers. Before Elijah’s earthly ministry came to an end, God directed him to anoint the young man Elisha as the prophet to succeed him.  In Elisha’s response, we can find direction in carrying on God’s ministry.
    • Walk a little closer to those who are setting a godly example.
    • Go on a little further, building on the foundation already laid.
    • Ask for a little more of God’s power and grace in order to make a difference in this world.
    Hebrews 12:1 - "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
  • Sep 18, 2022Elijah & the God Who Speaks
    Sep 18, 2022
    Elijah & the God Who Speaks
    Series: Elijah
    1 Kings 19:9-18 After the great victory on Mount Carmel, Elijah was forced to flee from the wicked and vindictive Queen Jezebel.  God sent him all the way down into the Sinai Peninsula to Mount Horeb, where God had spoken to Moses 400 years earlier.  While there, Elijah learned something about listening to the voice of God. How does God tend to speak to us today?
    • Through His “still small voice.”
    • Through a sense of inner peace.
    • Through open and closed doors.
    • Through other people.
    • Through the study of His Word.
  • Sep 11, 2022Elijah & the God Who Responds
    Sep 11, 2022
    Elijah & the God Who Responds
    Series: Elijah
    1 Kings 18:30-39 In the days when evil King Ahab ruled the northern tribes of Israel, God called on His prophet Elijah to summon the people back to Himself.  On Mount Carmel, Elijah faced off against 850 prophets of Baal and Asherah to see whose deity would send fire to burn the sacrifice upon the altar.  Only Elijah’s God was able to respond—and in a very convincing way! Isaiah 46 illustrates the problem with idols—whether statues or anything else people honor above the One True God:
    • They must be created by people.
    • They must be sustained by people.
    • They have no power to respond to the needs of people.
    But we serve a living, loving and powerful God!
    • He is able to hear every prayer.
    • He is able to care about every need.
    • He is able to respond with wisdom and power.
    “Listen to Me...you whom I have upheld since you were conceived, and have carried since your birth.  Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He, I am He who will sustain you.  I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”  - Isaiah 46:3-4
  • Sep 4, 2022Elijah & the God Who Provides
    Sep 4, 2022
    Elijah & the God Who Provides
    Series: Elijah
    Our God is sometimes known as Jehovah Jireh, the God Who Provides.  We see this truth of God’s character revealed in the life and ministry of the Prophet Elijah.  Whether we are currently experiencing abundance or need, we need to know He is our Provider, as well.
    • God is the Provider when times are easy.
    • God is the Provider when times are hard.
    • God often makes provision for us in amazing and unexpected ways.
    Why does God allow us to experience times of need and hardship?
    • God uses times of need to teach us deeper faith.
    • God uses times of need to get us where He wants us to be.
    • God uses times of need to open our eyes to unexpected blessings.
    • God helps us differentiate between need and greed.
    • God teaches us the importance of kindness and generosity to others.
    • We learn we are never as “empty” as we think we are.
  • Aug 28, 2022The Philippian Jailer
    Aug 28, 2022
    The Philippian Jailer
    Acts 16:25-34 This is the story of a transformation that took place for an unnamed jailer in Philippi and his whole family.  How did it come about?
    • There’s a Question that must be asked.
        • “What must I do to be saved?” (v.30)
    • There’s a Word that must be heard.
        • They spoke the word of the Lord to him… (v.32)
    • There’s a Truth that must be believed.
        • “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.” (v.31)
    • There are Priorities that must be changed.
        • He took them and washed their wounds… (v.33)
    • When the transformation takes place, make way for JOY!
        • He was filled with joy because he had come to believe in God—he and his whole family! (v.34)
  • Aug 21, 2022The Generous Widow
    Aug 21, 2022
    The Generous Widow
    Mark 12:41-44 While sitting in the temple courts, Jesus saw a poor unnamed widow put two pennies into the offering box.  I’m sure his comments surprised the disciples, but they taught valuable lessons about Christian stewardship.
    • God takes notice of our giving.
    • He cares more about the “how” than the “what.”
    • God expects and honors sacrifice and generosity for the cause of Christ.
    • God exalts the small when it represents our best.
    • If God commented on your giving, what would He have to say?