August 8, 2021 ~ "Our Only Hope"

Pastor Rory Dardich
John 14:1-14

This text is tailored to teach us that Jesus is our only real reason for hope.

 
I. Because He wants us to be with Him & He made the way!  (v.1-3)

II. Because Jesus is everything that matters and the exclusive way to God!   (v.4-6)

III. Because Jesus is God & knowing Jesus is knowing the Father!  (v.7-11)

IV. Because we’re able to work with Jesus & ask for things in line with His will & character!  (v.12-14)

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August 1, 2021 ~ "A Fully Satisfying Treasure, Psalm 16"

Pastor Neal Brown
Psalm 16

This text is tailored to teach us that a fully satisfying life only comes when we make the Lord our supreme treasure.

 
I. How do we make Him our supreme treasure?

    a. By trusting in Him as our refuge. (v. 1)

    b. By seeking Him as our only good. (v. 2)

    c. By delighting in the saints. (v. 3)

    d. By focusing on Him as our exclusive object of worship. (v. 4)

    e. By valuing Him as our present and eternal inheritance. (v. 5-6)

II. What are the results of making Him our supreme treasure?

    a. We will enjoy His counsel and instruction. (v. 7)

    b. We will experience stability and security. (v. 8-9)

    c. We will experience eternal joy and pleasures. (v. 10-11)

III. These verses find their ultimate fulfillment in Christ. (vs. 8-11: cf. Acts 2:25-36, 13:35-37)

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July 18, 2021 ~ "Hope Through Lament"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit
Psalm 42-43

This text is tailored to teach us to hope in God when we’re cast down.   

 
I. When you’re dry, hope in God.  (42:1-6a)

II. When you’re torn, hope in God. (42:6b-11)

III. When you’re defenseless, hope in God. (43:1-5)

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July 11 ~ "Thanks in Troubled Times"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit
Psalm 107

This text is tailored to teach us to give thanks to the Lord for his steadfast love. (v. 1-3)   

 
I. Four Reasons to Give Thanks in Troubled Times

    a. The Lord satisfied the hungry (v. 4-9)

    b. The Lord freed the enslaved. (v. 10-16)

    c. The Lord healed the foolish. (v. 17-22)

    d. The Lord calmed the storm. (v. 23-32)

II. How do we know that the Lord still shows steadfast love in troubled times?

    Because the Lord did not just show steadfast love, he is a God of steadfast love. (v. 33-42)

III. How can we give thanks to the Lord when we are in troubled times?

    Consider the steadfast love of the Lord. (v. 43)

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July 4, 2021 ~ "Celebrating the King"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit
Psalm 45

This text is tailored to teach us to celebrate the king. (v. 1)   
 
I. Celebrate the king’s attributes. (v.2-9)

II. Celebrate the king’s attributes. (v.2-9)

III. Celebrate the king’s future glory. (v. 16-17)

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June 27, 2021 ~ CBR: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Elder Ronnie Graley

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

This text is tailored to teach us to be prepared for Christ’s coming.   
 
I. Why should we be prepared?

    a. We should be prepared because Christ’s coming will come like a thief in the night. (v.1-2)

    b. We should be prepared because Christ’s coming will be glorious for some and destruction 

        for others. (v. 3-5)

II. How can we be prepared to live as children of that day?

    a. We prepare by being watchful and sober-minded. (v. 6-10)

    b. We prepare by encouraging one another. (v. 11)

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June 20, 2021 ~ “The Day of Judgement”

Pastor Mitchell Cruit

Joel 3:1-21

This text is tailored to teach us that the Lord is with and for his people through his coming judgment.   
 
I. The Lord’s coming judgment on others emerges from his love for his people. (v. 1-8)

II. The Lord’s coming judgment will be decisive over all his enemies. (v. 9-16a)

III. The Lord’s coming judgment will result in abundant life for his people.  (v.16b-21)

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June 13, 2021 ~ "The Day of Restoration"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit

Joel 2:18-32

This text is tailored to teach us that the Lord will restore.
 
I. Why does the Lord restore? 
    The Lord will restore because he is jealous and compassionate. (v. 18)

II. How does the Lord restore?
    A. The Lord will restore physically. (v. 19-25)
    B. The Lord will restore spiritually. (v. 28-31, cf. Num. 11:29, Acts 2:14-21)
    C. The Lord will restore everyone who calls on his name. (v. 32, cf. Rom. 10:12-13)

III. What is the result of the Lord’s restoration? (v.26-27)
    A. We will be satisfied. (cf. John 6:35)
    B. We will praise the name of the Lord.
    C. We will never be put to shame.
    D. We will have the Lord in our midst. 

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June 6, 2021 ~ "The Day of Returning"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit

Joel 2:1-17

This text is tailored to teach us that the Lord himself opposes us, yet even now the Lord invites us to return to him.

 

I. The Lord himself opposes us. (v.1-11)

    A. Those who presume upon God’s kindness should fear. (v. 1, cf. Rom. 2:3-5)

    B. No one can endure  the day of the Lord. (v. 2-11, cf. Matt 24:29 )

II. Even now the Lord invites us to return to him. (v.12-17)

    A. How do we return to the Lord?

        1. Return with whole-hearts. (v. 12a)

        2. Return with integrity. (v. 12b-13a)

        3. Return in community. (v. 15-16)

    B. What can we expect if we return to the Lord?

        1. We can expect God to be gracious. (v. 13b-14)

        2. We can expect God to act on our behalf for his glory. (v. 17)

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May 30, 2021 ~ "The Day of Disaster"

Pastor Mitchell Cruit
Joel 1:1-20

I. The Disaster (v. 1-4, 7)

II. The Call to Respond 
    A. Wake up to the reality of disaster. (v.5-7)
    B. Lament the devastation of the disaster. (v. 8-10)
    C. How to Lament:
        1. Turn to God.
        2. Bring Our Complaint.
        3. Ask Boldly.
        4. Choose to Trust.
    D. Be ashamed of the effect of the disaster. (v.11-12)
    E. Cry out to the Lord. (v.13-14)

III. Why should we respond in this way?
    A. Because the Day of the Lord is near. (v.15-18)
    B. Because this is the model given to us. (v. 19-20)

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