Ted Van Dyken will once again be our guest message bringer this Sunday, August 29th. The title of his message is “Do You Have A Puny Jesus?” from Hebrews 1:1-4. Here are Ted’s notes. First, let’s review what we studied last week. Hebrews Il says -SAYS IN THE PAST but IN THESE LAST DAYS Looking … Read more
Ted Van Dyken will be our guest message bringer this Sunday, August 22nd. The title of his message is “God Spoke” from . Cartoons: WHAT WE SAY TO DOGS… WHAT DOGS HEAR. WHAT WE SAY TO CATS .. WHAT CATS HEAR. · GOD SPOKE …WHAT DO WE HEAR? ? The letter to the Hebrews begins … Read more
“Prepare For Action” () Review of last week’s teaching: I. Rejoicing amid grief, even as Jesus did (vss. 6-7) II. There is purpose in the pain (vss. 8-9) A. Charlie Brown was right when he always exclaimed, “Good grief!” B. It is good for faith C. The heavenly inheritance cannot perish (vs. 4) III. The prophecies … Read more
“Looking” () I. Rejoicing amid grief (vss. 6-7) A. We rejoice over all the things contained in vss. 1-5 B. The grief involves suffering and trials 1. What is suffering? 2. What are trials? a. Isaiah says the messiah is a suffering man of sorrows and grief () II. There is purpose in … Read more
“Our Living Hope – Part 2” This is week 2 of the 1st and 2nd Peter Series Introduction We only unpacked verse one and part of verse two last week. This week, we will “hopefully” finish the rest of the message. Therefore, there is nothing added to last week’s message. We do not know exactly … Read more
“Our Living Hope” This is week 1 of the 1st and 2nd Peter Series Introduction We do not know exactly where Peter was when he wrote 1st and 2nd Peter. He could have been in Rome (another name for Babylon) or the actual Babylon. His purpose in writing these letters was to encourage the Christians … Read more
“Imitating the Good” Review of last week’s teaching: I. How John prays for Gaius A. for good health B. that all may go well C. for his soul to get along well – a soul can still get along well during trials II. Walking in the Truth A. Walking refers to lifestyle, actions, good deeds … Read more
Review of last week’s teaching: I. Who is Christ Really? A. Many deceptive and anti-Christ (non-TRUTH) views exist () 1. World Religions 2. Flawed views of Jesus II. Work and Rewards () A. Continuing in the teaching of Christ () III. Not housing or welcoming false teachers () A. Not the same as an … Read more
“Acknowledging Christ For Who He Really Is” () i. Quick review from the last sermon (5 mins.) I. The Truth (Alethia) A. Biblical truth view: God created all things out of His good pleasure, reflecting His glory, and we can enjoy and glorify Him 1. We are LOVED (agape) in the TRUTH (vs. 1) 2. … Read more
“Walking in Truth and Love” () i. Quick review from the last sermon (5 mins.)I. Read A. The elder (presbyteros) – one with many years, possessing wisdom 1. overseer, bishop (episkopon) – one who fulfills this task and shepherds 2. shepherd (poimen) – protector of sheep, the church is the flock B. Chosen/Elect Lady (NIV/KJV) … Read more
“To the Chosen, Loved, and True” () i. Quick review from my last sermon (5 mins.) I. We must rely on the Spirit of God A. Proof that Christ lives in us (, ) B. Witness the TRUTH about Christ (4:2) C. To discern falseness and ‘antichristlikeness’ () D. To live as an overcomer – … Read more
God is “Agape” Love! , and i. Quick review from last sermon (5 mins.) I. What love is – Agape Love (3:16-24) A. Jesus’ example (3:16) B. Meeting others’ needs (3:17); Seen in action; NOT words only (3:18) II. Belonging to the Truth – Part 1 (3:19-24) A. Maintaining an un-condemning heart 1. at rest … Read more
What is God’s Love? i. Quick review from my last sermon (5 mins.): 1. God’s great love! (3:1-3:3) A. God is love (4:16) 1. He considers us his children with Lavished love! (3:1) 2. We are HIS inheritance (Ephesians 1:18) C. We are maturing in Christ and are destined to be like him (3:2) 1. … Read more
“Living as God’s Beloved Children” 1 John 3:1-24 i. Quick review from my last sermon (5 mins.): A. Light and Darkness 1. God IS Light, and that light is: 2. The result/benefit is fellowship: a. with God – what does this look like? b. with one another – what does this look like? c. … Read more
“Dangers to Avoid” – Introduction Believers will be tempted by the things of this world and by the deceit of false teachers, but they can abide in the truth of the gospel by the power of God’s Spirit. Some jobs are dangerous, but the value and necessity of the work outweigh the risk involved in … Read more