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November 12th, 2023 God’s Grace Is Enough Speaker - Adam Light Sermon Notes Mark 1:9-11 9In those days Jesuscame from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.10And immediately coming up out of the water, He saw the heavensopening, and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon Him;11and a voice came from the heavens: “You are My beloved Son; in You Iam well pleased.” Encounter God 1. God wants to know you before you serve him. Expect His Grace 2. The first thing God sees in us is the grace he has deposited in us. Romans 8:15 15For youhave not received a spirit of slaveryleading to fear again, but youhave receiveda spirit of adoption as sonsand daughtersby which we cry out, “Abba!Father!” 2 Samuel 9:1-7 1Then David said, “Is thereanyone still left of the house of Saul,so that I could show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”2Nowthere wasa servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they summoned him to David; and the king said to him, “Are youZiba?” And he said, “I amyour servant.”3Then the king said, “Is there no one remaining of the house of Saul to whom I could show thekindness of God?” And Ziba said to the king, “There is still a son of Jonathan, one who is disabled in both feet.”4So the king said to him, “Where is he?” And Ziba said to the king, “Behold, he isin the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, in Lo-debar.”5Then King David sentmessengers who brought him from the house of Machir the son of Ammiel, from Lo-debar.6Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan the son of Saul, came to David andfell on his face and prostrated himself. And David said, “Mephibosheth.” And he said, “Here is your servant!”7Then David said to him, “Do not be afraid, forI will assuredly show kindness to you for the sake of your father Jonathan, and Iwill restore to you all theland of yourgrandfather Saul; andyou yourself shalleat at my table regularly.” Experience His rest 3. The one thing needed is resting in Him. Luke 10:40-42 40ButMartha was distracted withall her preparations; and she came upto Himand said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister has left me to do the servingby myself? Then tell her to help me.”41But the Lord answered and said to her,“Martha, Martha, you areworried and distracted by many things;42butonlyone thing is necessary; forMary has chosen the good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

March 19th, 2023 FINDING WHO I AM IN CHRIST Relationship Roles EPHESIANS 5 ESV Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Wives and Husbands 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. 25 Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, 26 that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, 27 so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. 28 In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bod- ies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 29 For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, 30 because we are members of his body. 31 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. 1. Marriage is symbolic for Christ’s relationship to the church. Ephesians 5:24 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Ephesians 5:32 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. Colossians 3:18 18 Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Titus 2:5 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. 1 Corinthians 11:3 3 But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God. 2. Submission starts with Christ. Biblical Submission in marriage is the disposition to follow a husband’s authority and a loving re- sponse to yield to his relationship. It is an attitude that says “I delight for you to take initiative in our family. I am glad when you take responsibility for things and lead with love. I don’t flourish when you are passive and when I have to make sure the family works.” Genesis 3:16 16 To the woman he said, “I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. Your desire shall be contrary to your husband, but he shall rule over you.” John 13:12-17 12 When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, “Do you understand what I have done to you? 13 You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am. 14 If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. 15 For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. 16 Truly, truly, I say to you, a servant is not greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. Mark 10:42-45 42 And Jesus called them to him and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. 43 But it shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. 45 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” James 4:7 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 1 Peter 3:1-6 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your re- spectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— 4 but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submit- ting to their own husbands, 6 as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. Jude 4-8 4 For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this con- demnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. 5 Now I want to remind you, although you once fully knew it, that Je- sus, who saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe. 6 And the angels who did not stay within their own position of authority, but left their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains under gloomy darkness until the judgment of the great day — 7 just as Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, which likewise indulged in sexual im- morality and pursued unnatural desire, serve as an example by undergoing a punishment of eternal fire.8 Yet in like manner these people also, relying on their dreams, defile the flesh, reject authority, and blaspheme the glorious ones. 3. God established the family structure. Ephesians 5:22-24 22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. Ephesians 5:28 28 In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. 4. Respect your husband. Ephesians 5:33 33 However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. What submission does not mean: a.) It does not mean you agree with your husband about everything. b.) It does not mean you cannot discuss your thoughts. c.) It does not mean a wife has no influence. d.) It does not mean putting the will of your husband before the word of God.

March 5th, 2023 FINDING WHO I AM IN CHRIST Live Life In Christ EPHESIANS 4 ESV Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes The New Life 17Now this I say andtestify in the Lord,that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do,in the futility of their minds.18Theyare darkened in their understanding,alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due totheir hardness of heart.19Theyhave become callous andhave given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity.20But that is not the way youlearned Christ!—21assuming thatyou have heard about him andwere taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus,22toput offyour old self,which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt throughdeceitful desires,23andto be renewed in the spirit of your minds,24and to put onthe new self,created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of youspeak the truth with his neighbor, forwe are members one of another.26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,27andgive no opportunity to the devil.28Let the thief no longer steal, but ratherlet him labor,doing honest work with his own hands, sothat he may have something to share with anyone in need.29Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may givegrace to those who hear.30Anddo not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,by whom you were sealed for the day ofredemption.31Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.32Be kind to one another, tenderhearted,forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. 1. We, in Christ, are to strengthen one another. Hebrews 10:24-25 24Andlet us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works,25not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, andall the more as you seethe Day drawing near. 2. We are not to be as the unbeliever. Ephesians 4:17-19 17Now this I say andtestify in the Lord,that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do,in the futility of their minds.18Theyare darkened in their understanding,alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due totheir hardness of heart.19Theyhave become callous andhave given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity. Paul states this about the unbeliever: a.) Darkened in understanding b.) Alienated from God c.) Hardened in their heart d.) Unfeeling and uncaring e.) Given over to sensuality 3. Whom the Son sets free is free indeed. Ephesians 4:20-24 20But that is not the way youlearned Christ!—21assuming thatyou have heard about him andwere taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus,22toput offyour old self,which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt throughdeceitful desires,23andto be renewed in the spirit of your minds,24and to put onthe new self,created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. Romans 6:16 16Do you not know that if you present yourselvesto anyone as obedient slaves,you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? 2 Peter 1:3 3His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of himwho called us tohis own glory and excellence, 1 Corinthians 10:13 13No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.God is faithful, andhe will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. Romans 6:6 6We know thatour old selfwas crucified with him in order thatthe body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. 4. Put away sinful behavior. Ephesians 4:25-29 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of youspeak the truth with his neighbor, forwe are members one of another.26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,27andgive no opportunity to the devil.28Let the thief no longer steal, but ratherlet him labor,doing honest work with his own hands, sothat he may have something to share with anyone in need.29Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may givegrace to those who hear. Bitterness - Hebrews 12:15 15See to it that no onefails to obtain the grace of God; that no“root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; Wrath – angry outbursts or rage Anger – mounting frustration Clamor – brawling Slander – words with intent to harm Malice – making a plan to act out harm Ephesians 4:32 32Be kind to one another, tenderhearted,forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

July 30th, 2023 The Plight of Hopelessness Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes Luke 8:43-48 43 And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. 44 She came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, and immediately her discharge of blood ceased. 45 And Jesus said, “Who was it that touched me?” When all denied it, Peter said, “Master, the crowds surround you and are pressing in on you!” 46 But Jesus said, “Someone touched me, for I perceive that power has gone out from me.” 47 And when the woman saw that she was not hidden, she came trembling, and falling down before him declared in the presence of all the people why she had touched him, and how she had been immediately healed. 48 And he said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well; go in peace.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 21 For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 1 John 4:17 17 By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as he is so also are we in this world. 1 John 4:14 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. Colossians 2:9 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, Ephesians 1:3 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, Romans 8:37 37 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Romans 8:17 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. Luke 2:52 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature[a] and in favor with God and man. 1. Life brings us difficulties Question: What has life come at you with? 2. Difficulties can produce the following results. A. Steal your identity. 1 Corinthians 9:27 27 But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified. Hebrews 4:15-16 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. B. Difficulties can absorb your resources. Luke 8:43 43 And there was a woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, and though she had spent all her living on physicians, she could not be healed by anyone. John 10:10 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. C. Difficulties can Isolate you. Matthew 14:36 36 and implored him that they might only touch the fringe of his garment. And as many as touched it were made well. Isaiah 39: 1-6 At that time Merodach-baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent envoys with letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that he had been sick and had recovered. 2 And Hezekiah welcomed them gladly. And he showed them his treasure house, the silver, the gold, the spices, the precious oil, his whole armory, all that was found in his storehouses. There was nothing in his house or in all his realm that Hezekiah did not show them. 3 Then Isaiah the prophet came to King Hezekiah, and said to him, “What did these men say? And from where did they come to you?” Hezekiah said, “They have come to me from a far country, from Babylon.” 4 He said, “What have they seen in your house?” Hezekiah answered, “They have seen all that is in my house. There is nothing in my storehouses that I did not show them.” 5 Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the Lord of hosts: 6 Behold, the days are coming, when all that is in your house, and that which your fathers have stored up till this day, shall be carried to Babylon. Nothing shall be left, says the LORD. Genesis 30:33 33 So my honesty will answer for me later, when you come to look into my wages with you. Every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats and black among the lambs, if found with me, shall be counted stolen.” Hebrews 10: 1-4 10 For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. 2 Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins? 3 But in these sacrifices there is a reminder of sins every year. 4 For it is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. Colossians 3:2-3 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 3 For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Easter Sunday Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Luke 23:35-38 35 And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” 36 The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine 37 and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” 38 There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” Luke 23:44-46 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 while the sun's light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. Luke 24:9-10 9 and returning from the tomb they told all these things to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene and Joanna and Mary the mother of James and the other women with them who told these things to the apostles, Luke 24-13-35 On the Road to Emmaus 13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. 16 But their eyes were kept from recognizing him. 17 And he said to them, “What is this conversation that you are holding with each other as you walk?” And they stood still, looking sad. 18 Then one of them, named Cleopas, answered him, “Are you the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 And he said to them, “What things?” And they said to him, “Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, a man who was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people, 20 and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. 21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 22 Moreover, some women of our company amazed us. They were at the tomb early in the morning, 23 and when they did not find his body, they came back saying that they had even seen a vision of angels, who said that he was alive. 24 Some of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” 25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 So they drew near to the village to which they were going. He acted as if he were going farther, 29 but they urged him strongly, saying, “Stay with us, for it is toward evening and the day is now far spent.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Did not our hearts burn within us while he talked to us on the road, while he opened to us the Scriptures?” 33 And they rose that same hour and returned to Jerusalem. And they found the eleven and those who were with them gathered together, 34 saying, “The Lord has risen indeed, and has appeared to Simon!” 35 Then they told what had happened on the road, and how he was known to them in the breaking of the bread. 1. What has you going in the wrong direction? Luke 24:13-15 13 That very day two of them were going to a village named Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, 14 and they were talking with each other about all these things that had happened. 15 While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus himself drew near and went with them. Luke 24:20-21 20 and how our chief priests and rulers delivered him up to be condemned to death, and crucified him. 21 But we had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Yes, and besides all this, it is now the third day since these things happened. 2. Who knows your tomorrow? Luke 24:25-27 25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. 1 Peter 5:7-10 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 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. 3. Jesus appeared and said “Peace to you!” Luke 24:36 36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!”

FINDING WHO I AM IN CHRIST Relationship Role of the Husband’s Love EPHESIANS 5:23-33 ESV Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes 23Forthe husband is the head of the wife even asChrist is the head of the church, his body, and ishimself its Savior.24Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submitin everything to their husbands. 25Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church andgave himself up for her,26that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her bythe washing of waterwith the word,27sothat he might present the church to himself in splendor,without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.28In the same wayhusbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.29For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church,30becausewe are members of his body.31“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, andthe two shall become one flesh.”32This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.33However,let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that sherespects her husband. 1. The husband is called to be the head. Ephesians 5:23 23Forthe husband is the head of the wife even asChrist is the head of the church, his body, and ishimself its Savior. Colossians 3:19 19Husbands, love your wives, anddo not be harsh with them. 2. The husband is to love as Christ does the church. Ephesians 5:25 25Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church andgave himself up for her, Devotional Books a. “Moments Together for Couples” by Dennis Rainey b. “Draw Close” by Joyce and Willard Harley c. “Mr. & Mrs. 365 Devotions for Couples” by Rob Teigen d. “The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional” by Gary Chapman e. “(Staymarried)” 30 minute weekly devotional” by Michelle Peterson 3. Husbands are to give sacrificially for their wives. Ephesians 5:26-29 26that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her bythe washing of waterwith the word,27sothat he might present the church to himself in splendor,without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish.28In the same wayhusbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.29For no one ever hated his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, just as Christ does the church, 1 Peter 3:7 7Likewise,husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weakervessel, since they are heirs with youof the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 4. Cleave to their wife. Ephesians 5:31 31“Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, andthe two shall become one flesh.”

October 15th, 2023 Conquering Temptation - Part 2 Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes Luke 4:1-4 1 And Jesus,full of the Holy Spirit,returned from the Jordan and was ledby the Spirit in the wilderness2forforty days,being tempted by the devil.And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended,he was hungry.3The devil said to him, “If you arethe Son of God, commandthis stone to become bread.”4And Jesus answered him,“It is written,‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’” Luke 4:13 13And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from himuntil an opportune time. 1. Areas of Temptation We All See a. Lust of Flesh b. Lust of Eyes c. Pride of Life Genesis 3: 1-13 1 Nowthe serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that theLordGod had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘Youshall not eat of any tree in the garden’?”2And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden,3but God said,‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’”4But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.5For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” 6So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise,she took of its fruitand ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her,and he ate.7Then the eyes of both were opened,and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. 8And they heard the sound of theLordGod walking in the garden in the coolof the day, and the man and his wifehid themselves from the presence of theLordGod among the trees of the garden.9But theLordGod called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?”10And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid,because I was naked, and I hid myself.”11He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?”12The man said,“The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.”13Then theLordGod said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said,“The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” 2. The Enemy Will Attack When You Are Most Vulnerable 1 John 2:12-17 12I am writing to you, little childrenbecauseyour sins are forgiven for his name's sake. 13I am writing to you, fathers, because you knowhim who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, becauseyou have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, children, becauseyou know the Father. 14I write to you, fathers,
because you knowhim who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, becauseyou are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one. Do Not Love the World. 15Do not love the world or the things in the world.If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.16For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh andthe desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father but is from the world.17Andthe world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever. Romans 13:14 14Butput on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh,to gratify its desires. John 8:12, 31-32,34-36 12Again Jesus spoke to them, saying,“I am the light of the world. Whoeverfollows me will notwalk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 31So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him,“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,32and you willknow the truth, and the truthwill set you free.” 34Jesus answered them,“Truly, truly, I say to you,everyone who practices sin is a slaveto sin.35The slave does not remain in the house forever;the son remains forever.36So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 3. Produce Good Fruit Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Romans 5:20 20 Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more… 2 Corinthians 12:9 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. John 3:21 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.” 4. Take Responsibility for Your Actions Genesis 3:11-13. 11He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?”12The man said,“The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.”13Then theLordGod said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said,“The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” Genesis 3:15 15I will put enmity between you and the woman,
and between your offspring[andher offspring;
he shall bruise your head,
and you shall bruise his heel.” 2 Peter 2:9. 9thenthe Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials,and to keep the unrighteous under punishment until the day of judgment, Mark 9:23 23And Jesus said to him,“‘If you can’!All things are possible for one who believes.”

November 19th, 2023 WHEN THE DOOR GETS SHUT How Do You Respond to Affliction? Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Genesis 37:3-11 3Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he wasthe son of his old age. And he made hima robe of many colors.4But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him. 5Now Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even more.6He said to them, “Hear this dream that I have dreamed:7Behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and behold,my sheaf arose and stood upright. And behold, your sheaves gathered around it andbowed down to my sheaf.”8His brothers said to him, “Are you indeed to reign over us? Or are you indeed to rule over us?” So they hated him even more for his dreams and for his words. 9Then he dreamed another dream and told it to his brothers and said, “Behold, I have dreamed another dream. Behold, the sun, the moon, and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”10But when he told it to his father and to his brothers, his father rebuked him and said to him, “What is this dream that you have dreamed? Shall I andyour mother and your brothers indeed cometo bow ourselves to the ground before you?”11Andhis brothers were jealous of him,but his father kept the saying in mind. Acts 12:6-10 6Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers,bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison.7And behold,an angel of the Lordstood next to him, and a light shone in the cell.He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, “Get up quickly.” Andthe chains fell off his hands.8And the angel said to him, “Dress yourself andput on your sandals.” And he did so. And he said to him, “Wrap your cloak around you and follow me.”9And he went out and followed him. He did not know that what was being done by the angel was real, butthought he was seeing a vision.10When they had passed the first and the second guard, they came to the iron gate leading into the city.It opened for them of its own accord, and they went out and went along one street, and immediately the angel left him. Are you fruitful when facing rejection? Genesis 37:4-5 4But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him. 5Now Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers they hated him even more. Are you fruitful when facing false accusation? Genesis 39:6-20 6So he left all that he had in Joseph's charge, and because of him he had no concern about anything but the food he ate. Now Joseph washandsome in form and appearance.7And after a time his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph and said, “Lie with me.”8But he refused and said to his master's wife, “Behold, because of me my master has no concern about anything in the house, andhe has put everything that he has in my charge.9He is not greater in this house than I am, nor has he kept back anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness andsin against God?”10And as she spoke to Joseph day after day, hewould not listen to her, to lie beside her or to be with her. 11But one day, when he went into the house to do his work and none of the men of the house was there in the house,12she caught him by his garment, saying, “Lie with me.” But he left his garment in her hand and fled and got out of the house.13And as soon as she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled out of the house,14she called to the men of her household and said to them, “See, he has brought among us a Hebrew to laugh at us. He came in to me to lie with me, and I cried out with a loud voice.15And as soon as he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried out, he left his garment beside me and fled and got out of the house.”16Then she laid up his garment by her until his master came home,17and she told him the same story, saying, “The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought among us, came in to me to laugh at me.18But as soon as I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment beside me and fled out of the house.” 19As soon as his master heard the words that his wife spoke to him, “This is the way your servant treated me,” his anger was kindled.20And Joseph's master took him andput him into theprison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison. Genesis 39:13-18 13And as soon as she saw that he had left his garment in her hand and had fled out of the house,14she called to the men of her household and said to them, “See, he has brought among us a Hebrew to laugh at us. He came in to me to lie with me, and I cried out with a loud voice.15And as soon as he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried out, he left his garment beside me and fled and got out of the house.”16Then she laid up his garment by her until his master came home,17and she told him the same story, saying, “The Hebrew servant, whom you have brought among us, came in to me to laugh at me.18But as soon as I lifted up my voice and cried, he left his garment beside me and fled out of the house.” Are you fruitful in isolation? Genesis 40:4-19 4The captain of the guard appointed Joseph to be with them, and he attended them. They continued for some time in custody. 5And one night they both dreamed—the cupbearer and the baker of the king of Egypt, who were confined in the prison—each his own dream, and each dream with its own interpretation.6When Joseph came to them in the morning, he saw that they were troubled.7So he asked Pharaoh's officers who were with him in custody in his master's house,“Why are your faces downcast today?”8They said to him,“We have had dreams, and there is no one to interpret them.” And Joseph said to them,“Do not interpretations belong to God? Please tell them to me.” 9So the chief cupbearer told his dream to Joseph and said to him, “In my dream there was a vine before me,10and on the vine there were three branches. As soon as it budded, its blossoms shot forth, and the clusters ripened into grapes.11Pharaoh's cup was in my hand, and I took the grapes and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup and placed the cup in Pharaoh's hand.”12Then Joseph said to him,“This is its interpretation:the three branches are three days.13In three days Pharaoh willlift up your head and restore you to your office, and you shall place Pharaoh's cup in his hand as formerly, when you were his cupbearer.14Only remember me, when it is well with you, and please do me the kindness to mention me to Pharaoh, and so get me out of this house.15ForI was indeed stolen out of the land of the Hebrews, andhere also I have done nothing that they should put me into the pit.” 16When the chief baker saw that the interpretation was favorable, he said to Joseph, “I also had a dream: there were three cake baskets on my head,17and in the uppermost basket there were all sorts of baked food for Pharaoh, but the birds were eating it out of the basket on my head.”18And Joseph answered and said,“This is its interpretation: the three baskets are three days.19In three days Pharaoh will lift up your head—from you!—andhang you on a tree. And the birds will eat the flesh from you.” Genesis 40:23 23Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot him. Genesis 41:9-13 9Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “I remember my offenses today.10When Pharaoh wasangry with his servantsand put me and the chief baker in custody in the house of the captain of the guard,11we dreamed on the same night, he and I, each having a dream with its own interpretation.12A young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. When we told him,he interpreted our dreams to us, giving an interpretation to each man according to his dream.13Andas he interpreted to us, so it came about. I was restored to my office, and the baker was hanged.”

October 8th, 2023 Conquering Temptation Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes Romans 8:37 37No, in all these things we are more thanconquerors throughhim who loved us. Matthew 6:9-13 9Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed beyour name. 10Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11Give usthis day our daily bread, 12and forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.
13Andlead us not into temptation,butdeliver us fromevil. Luke 4:1-13 4And Jesus,full of the Holy Spirit,returned from the Jordan and was ledby the Spirit in the wilderness2forforty days,being tempted by the devil.And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended,he was hungry.3The devil said to him, “If you arethe Son of God, commandthis stone to become bread.”4And Jesus answered him,“It is written,‘Man shall not live by bread alone.’”5And the devil took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time,6and said to him, “To youI will give all this authority and their glory,for it has been delivered to me, and I give it to whom I will.7If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.”8And Jesus answered him,“It is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God,andhim only shall you serve.’” 9And he took him to Jerusalem and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you arethe Son of God, throw yourself down from here,10for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,to guard you,’ 11and “‘On their hands they will bear you up,lest you strike your foot against a stone.’” 12And Jesus answered him,“It is said,‘You shall notput the Lord your God to the test.’”13And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from himuntil an opportune time. 1. Jesus was in the desert and faced temptation. Luke 4:1-2 4And Jesus,full of the Holy Spirit,returned from the Jordan and was ledby the Spirit in the wilderness2forforty days,being tempted by the devil.And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended,he was hungry. Luke 4:13 13And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from himuntil an opportune time. 2. Areas of temptation we all might see: a. Lust of the flesh. b. Lust of the eyes. c. Pride of life. Genesis 3:1-13 3Nowthe serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that theLordGod had made. He said to the woman, “Did God actually say, ‘Youshall not eat of any tree in the garden’?”2And the woman said to the serpent, “We may eat of the fruit of the trees in the garden,3but God said,‘You shall not eat of the fruit of the tree that is in the midst of the garden, neither shall you touch it, lest you die.’”4But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die.5For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”6So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise,she took of its fruitand ate, and she also gave some to her husband who was with her,and he ate.7Then the eyes of both were opened,and they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. 8And they heard the sound of theLordGod walking in the garden in the coolof the day, and the man and his wifehid themselves from the presence of theLordGod among the trees of the garden.9But theLordGod called to the man and said to him, “Where are you?”10And he said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid,because I was naked, and I hid myself.”11He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?”12The man said,“The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.”13Then theLordGod said to the woman, “What is this that you have done?” The woman said,“The serpent deceived me, and I ate.” Hebrews 4:14-16 14Since then we havea great high priestwho has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God,let us hold fast our confession.15For we do not have a high priestwho is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has beentempted as we are,yet without sin.16Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 3. The enemy will attack you when you are most vulnerable. Romans 3:23 37No, in all these things we are more thanconquerors throughhim who loved us. James 1:13 13Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am being tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. 1 John 2:12-15 12I am writing to you, little children,becauseyour sins are forgiven for his name's sake. 13I am writing to you, fathers,because you knowhim who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men,becauseyou have overcome the evil one.
I write to you, children, becauseyou know the Father.
14I write to you, fathers, because you knowhim who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, becauseyou are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.

February, 19th, 2023 EPHESIANS 4 ESV Calling Of Revival Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Unity in the Body of Christ 4I therefore,a prisoner for the Lord, urge you towalk in a manner worthy ofthe calling to which you have been called,2with allhumility andgentleness, withpatience,bearing with one another in love,3eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit inthe bond of peace.4There isone body andone Spirit—just as you were called to the onehope that belongs to your call—5one Lord,one faith,one baptism,6one God and Father of all,who is over all and through all and in all.7Butgrace was givento each one of usaccording to the measure of Christ's gift.8Therefore it says, “When he ascended on highhe led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” 9(In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended intothe lower regions, the earth?10He who descended is the one who alsoascendedfar above all the heavens, that he mightfill all things.)11Andhe gave theapostles, the prophets, theevangelists, theshepherdsand teachers,12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, forbuilding upthe body of Christ,13until we all attain tothe unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God,to mature manhood,to the measure of the stature ofthe fullness of Christ,14so that we may no longer be children,tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness indeceitful schemes.15Rather,speaking the truth in love, we are togrow up in every way into him who isthe head, into Christ,16from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped,when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. The New Life 17Now this I say andtestify in the Lord,that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do,in the futility of their minds.18Theyare darkened in their understanding,alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due totheir hardness of heart.19Theyhave become callous andhave given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity.20But that is not the way youlearned Christ!—21assuming thatyou have heard about him andwere taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus,22toput offyour old self,which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt throughdeceitful desires,23andto be renewed in the spirit of your minds,24and to put onthe new self,created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of youspeak the truth with his neighbor, forwe are members one of another.26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger,27andgive no opportunity to the devil.28Let the thief no longer steal, but ratherlet him labor,doing honest work with his own hands, sothat he may have something to share with anyone in need.29Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may givegrace to those who hear.30Anddo not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,by whom you were sealed for the day ofredemption.31Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.32Be kind to one another, tenderhearted,forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you. Romans 8:29 29For those whom heforeknew he alsopredestinedto be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might bethe firstborn among many brothers. 1. What should be seen in our lives? Ephesians 4:1-2 1I therefore,a prisoner for the Lord, urge you towalk in a manner worthy ofthe calling to which you have been called,2with allhumility andgentleness, withpatience,bearing with one another in love, a.) Humility – How we view ourselves in light of God’s word. b.) Gentleness – How we respond when we are persecuted. Matthew 11:29 29Take my yoke upon you, andlearn from me, for I amgentle and lowly in heart, andyou will find rest for your souls. c.) Patience – How we respond when others fail or bother us. d.) Empathy – bearing with one another in love. Quote by Rupertus Meidenius, a Lutheran Theologian: “Let us in the essentials maintain unity. In the non-essentials keep liberty and in all things keep charity.” 2. Seven truths keep us unified. One Body, One Spirit, One Hope, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism, One GOD Ephesians 4:66one God and Father of all,who is over all and through all and in all.7 1 Corinthians 15:19 19If in Christ we have hopein this life only,we are of all people most to be pitied. Titus 2:13 13waiting for our blessedhope, theappearing of the glory of our greatGod and Savior Jesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 8:5-6 5For although there may beso-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”—6yetfor us there is one God, the Father,from whom are all things and for whom we exist, andone Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things andthrough whom we exist. Jude 1:3 3Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about ourcommon salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to youto contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. 1 Corinthians 12:13 13Forin one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slavesor free—andall were made to drink of one Spirit. Isaiah 43:10-11 10“You are my witnesses,” declares theLord, “andmy servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor shall there be any after me. 11I, I am theLord, and besides me there is no savior. John 1:12-13 12But to all who did receive him,who believed in his name,he gave the rightto becomechildren of God,13whowere born,not of bloodnor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God. 3. We all have been given spiritual gifts to use for Christ. Ephesians 4:7-13 7Butgrace was givento each one of usaccording to the measure of Christ's gift.8Therefore it says, “When he ascended on highhe led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” 9(In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended intothe lower regions, the earth?10He who descended is the one who alsoascendedfar above all the heavens, that he mightfill all things.)11Andhe gave theapostles, the prophets, theevangelists, theshepherdsand teachers,12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, forbuilding upthe body of Christ,13until we all attain tothe unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God,to mature manhood,to the measure of the stature ofthe fullness of Christ,

March 12th, 2023 FINDING WHO I AM IN CHRIST Walking Out Righteousness EPHESIANS 5 ESV Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Walk in Love 5Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.2Andwalk in love,as Christ loved us andgave himself up for us, afragrantoffering and sacrifice to God. 3Butsexual immorality and all impurity or covetousnessmust not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.4Let there beno filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking,which are out of place, but insteadlet there be thanksgiving.5For you may be sure of this, thateveryone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God.6Let no onedeceive you with empty words, for because of these thingsthe wrath of God comes uponthe sons of disobedience.7Thereforedo not become partners with them;8forat one time you weredarkness, but now you are light in the Lord.Walk as children of light9(forthe fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),10andtry to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.11Take no part in theunfruitfulworks of darkness, but insteadexpose them.12Forit is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret.13But whenanything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible,14for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper, andarise from the dead, andChrist will shine on you.” 15Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,16making the best use of the time, becausethe days are evil.17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand whatthe will of the Lord is.18Anddo not get drunk with wine, for that isdebauchery, butbe filled with the Spirit,19addressing one another inpsalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart,20giving thanks always and for everything to God the Fatherin the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,21submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. 1. As believers, we sometimes walk in sacrificial love. Ephesians 4:1 1I therefore,a prisoner for the Lord, urge you towalk in a manner worthy ofthe calling to which you have been called, Ephesians 45:1-2 1Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children.2Andwalk in love,as Christ loved us andgave himself up for us, afragrantoffering and sacrifice to God. 2. What is my biggest daily battle? Ephesians 5:3-5 3Butsexual immorality and all impurity or covetousnessmust not even be named among you, as is proper among saints.4Let there beno filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking,which are out of place, but insteadlet there be thanksgiving.5For you may be sure of this, thateveryone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Philippians 2:14 14Do all thingswithout grumbling ordisputing, 3. Are you wise in your walk? Matthew 5:14-16 14“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.15Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.16In the same way, let your light shine before others, sothatthey may see your good works andgive glory to your Father who is in heaven. Ephesians 5:14-17 14for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says, “Awake, O sleeper,
andarise from the dead,
andChrist will shine on you.” 15Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,16making the best use of the time, becausethe days are evil.17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand whatthe will of the Lord is. John 3:19-20 19And this is the judgment:the light has come into the world, andpeople loved the darkness rather than the light becausetheir works were evil.20For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light,lest his works should be exposed.

May 21st, 2023 FINDING WHO I AM IN CHRIST Shoes of Peace ESV Ephesians 6:15 Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes Ephesians 6:15 15and,as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 2 Corinthians 5:21 21For our sake he made him to be sinwho knew no sin, so that in him we might becomethe righteousness of God. 1. There are two types of peace. a. Peace with God Romans 5:1 1Therefore, since we have been justified by faith,wehave peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. b.Peace of God Acts 16:16-35 Paul and Silas in Prison 16As we were going tothe place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who hada spirit ofdivination andbrought her owners much gain by fortune-telling.17She followed Paul and us,crying out, “These men areservants ofthe Most High God, who proclaim to youthe way of salvation.”18And this she kept doing for many days. Paul, having become greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit,“I command youin the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her.” Andit came out that very hour. 19Butwhen her owners saw that their hope of gain was gone, they seized Paul and Silas anddragged them into the marketplace before the rulers.20And when they had brought them to the magistrates, they said, “These men are Jews, and they are disturbing our city.21Theyadvocate customs that are not lawful for usas Romans to accept or practice.”22The crowd joined in attacking them, and the magistrates tore the garments off them and gave ordersto beat them with rods.23And when they had inflicted many blows upon them, they threw them into prison, ordering the jailer to keep them safely.24Having received this order, he put them into the innerprison and fastened their feet inthe stocks. The Philippian Jailer Converted 25About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them,26and suddenlythere was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediatelyall the doors were opened, andeveryone's bonds were unfastened.27When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword andwas about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped.28But Paul cried with a loud voice, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.”29And the jailercalled for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear hefell down before Paul and Silas.30Then he brought them out and said, “Sirs,what must I do to besaved?”31And they said,“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, youand your household.”32And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house.33And he took themthe same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and hewas baptized at once, he and all his family.34Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And herejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God. 35But when it was day, the magistrates sent the police, saying, “Let those men go.” 2. Christ gives us peace. Colossians 3:15-17 15And letthe peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were calledin one body. Andbe thankful.16Letthe word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom,singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs,with thankfulness in your hearts to God.17Andwhatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,giving thanks to God the Father through him. Philippians 4:7 7Andthe peace of God,which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Isaiah 26:3 3You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Romans 16:20 20The God of peacewill soon crush Satan under your feet.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 3. Trust Jesus daily. 1 Peter 5:8 8Be sober-minded;be watchful. Youradversary the devilprowls aroundlike a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 2 Corinthians 12:9 9But he said to me,“My grace is sufficient for you, formy power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so thatthe power of Christ may rest upon me.

April 23rd, 2023 Speaker - Doug Reese Sermon Notes Jeremiah 18:1-6 18The word that came to Jeremiah from theLord:2“Arise, and go down tothe potter's house, and there I will let you hearmy words.”3So I went down tothe potter's house, and there he was working at his wheel.4And the vessel he was making of clay wasspoiled in the potter's hand, andhe reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do. 5Then the word of theLordcame to me:6“O house of Israel,can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares theLord.Behold, like the clay in the potter's hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. 1. The potter forming the clay is a process. 1. Being molded into the image of Christ is a process. Romans 8:28-29 28And we know that for those who love God all things work togetherfor good,forthose who are called according to his purpose.29For those whom heforeknew he alsopredestinedto be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might bethe firstborn among many brothers. 2. Clay gets marred in His hands. 1. Things happen in life. 2. Hurts and disappointment mar us. 3. Everybody hurts. 4. Marred people put wear masks and guard themselves from hurt. 3. The Potter restored the clay. 1. Restoration is making something what it was supposed to be. 2 Corinthians 13:9 9For we are glad whenwe are weak and you are strong. Yourrestoration is what we pray for. Mark 11:25 25And wheneveryou stand praying,forgive,if you have anything against anyone, so thatyour Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

June 11th, 2023 FINDING WHO I AM IN CHRIST The Helmet of Salvation ESV Ephesians 6:17 Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes Ephesians 6:17 17and takethe helmet of salvation, andthe sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 1 John 5:1-5 1 Everyone who believes thatJesus is the Christ has been born of God, andeveryone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.3Forthis is the love of God, that wekeep his commandments. Andhis commandments are not burdensome.4Foreveryone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.5Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believesthat Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 4:1-2 1 Beloved,do not believe every spirit, buttest the spirits to see whether they are from God, formanyfalse prophetshave gone out into the world.2By this you know the Spirit of God:every spirit that confesses thatJesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 1. What road are you walking? Romans 3:10 10as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; Romans 3:23 23forall have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 5:8 8butGod shows his love for us in thatwhile we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 6:23 23For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:11 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 10:9 9because, ifyou confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord andbelieve in your heartthat God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 6:3-8 3Do you not know that all of uswho have been baptizedinto Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?4We wereburied therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just asChrist was raised from the dead bythe glory of the Father, we too might walk innewness of life. 5Forif we have been united with him ina death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.6We know thatour old selfwas crucified with him in order thatthe body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.7Forone who has diedhas been set freefrom sin.8Nowif we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 2. Knowing who you are in Christ is vital. a. Our original identity Genesis 1:26 26Then God said,“Let us make manin our image,after our likeness. Andlet them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” b. Our original destiny Romans 10:10 10For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. Hebrews 10:1-4 1 For since the law has buta shadowof the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities,it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near.2Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once been cleansed, would no longer have any consciousness of sins?3Butin these sacrificesthere is a reminder of sins every year.4Forit is impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins. 2 Corinthians 10:5 5We destroy arguments andevery lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive toobey Christ, 3. Be a person of good fruit. Luke 6:43-45 43“Forno good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit,44foreach tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.45The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure producesevil,for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. 2 Corinthians 5:17 17Therefore, if anyone isin Christ, he isa new creation.The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

July 2nd, 2023 American July 4th Celebration Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes 2 Corinthians 3:17 1717Now the Lordis the Spirit, and wherethe Spirit of the Lord is, there isfreedom. Matthew 4:4 4But he answered,“It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Psalm 119:9-11 9How cana young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word. 10With my whole heart I seek you; let me notwander from your commandments! 11I havestored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. What led up to our forefathers declaring independence? The Second Continental Congress met on June 7, 1776. Matthew 12:34 34You brood of vipers! How can you speak good,when you are evil?For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. Richard Henry Lee made the proposal of a resolution – “That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states.” The seal of Thomas Jefferson II. Jefferson’s Proposal Pharaoh sitting in an open chariot, a crown on his head and a sword in his hand passing thro’ the divided waters of the Red sea in pursuit of the Israelites: rays from a pillar of fire in the cloud, expressive of the divine presence, and command, reaching to Moses who stands on the shore and, extending his hand over the sea, causes it to overwhelm Pharaoh. Motto. Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to god. Patrick Henry’s Speech Sir, we are not weak, if we make a proper use of the means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable—and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come! It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!”—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! Patrick Henry – March 23, 1775 Galatians 5:13-14 13For you were called to freedom, brothers.Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through loveserve one another.14Forthe whole law is fulfilled in one word:“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”

September 3rd, 2023 Surging In The Storm Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes 1 Peter 2:3-5 3 if indeed you havetasted that the Lord is good. 4As you come to him, a living stonerejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious,5you yourselves like living stones are being built up asa spiritual house, to bea holy priesthood,to offer spiritual sacrificesacceptable to God through Jesus Christ. “Do not ADHERE to FEAR” Dr. Peter McCullough’ Websites: Americaoutloud.com Petermcculloughmd.com 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 4 For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ, Proverbs 22:3 3 The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it. Matthew 14:17-20, 22-33. 17They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.”18And he said,“Bring them here to me.”19Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish,he looked up to heaven andsaid a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.20And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. Jesus Walks on the Water 22Immediately hemade the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.23And after he had dismissed the crowds,he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. Whenevening came, he was there alone,24but the boat by this time was a long wayfrom the land,beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.25Andin the fourth watch of the nighthe came to them, walking on the sea.26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea,they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear.27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,“Take heart; it is I.Do not be afraid.” 28And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”29He said,“Come.”So Peter got out of the boat andwalked on the water and came to Jesus.30But when he saw the wind,he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out,“Lord, save me.”31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him,“O you of little faith, why did youdoubt?”32And when they got into the boat,the wind ceased.33Andthose in the boatworshiped him, saying,“Truly you arethe Son of God.” 
1. What has Jesus placed in your hand. Matthew 14:17-20 1 7 They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.” 18 And he said, “Bring them here to me.” 19 Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven and said a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. 20 And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over. Psalm 27:1-6 TheLordis mylight and mysalvation;whom shall I fear? TheLordis the strongholdof my life;
of whom shall I be afraid? 2When evildoers assail me toeat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. 3Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yetI will be confident. 4One thing have I asked of theLord,
that will I seek after: that I maydwell in the house of theLord all the days of my life, to gaze uponthe beauty of theLord and to inquirein his temple. 5For he willhide me in his shelter
in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he willlift me high upon a rock. 6And now myhead shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts ofjoy; I will sing and make melody to theLord. Hebrew 7:25 25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermostthose who draw near to Godthrough him, since he always livesto make intercession for them. 2. Who has been praying for you? Matthew 14: 23 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 3. Take courage in Jesus in the storm. Matthew 14:27 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 4. Faith allows you to step out of the boat. Matthew 14:29-30 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me. Ephesians 4:22-25 22toput offyour old self,which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt throughdeceitful desires,23andto be renewed in the spirit of your minds,24and to put onthe new self,created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of youspeak the truth with his neighbor, forwe are members one of another.

September 10th, 2023 Surging In The Storm (Part 2) Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Matthew 14:17-33. 17They said to him, “We have only five loaves here and two fish.”18And he said,“Bring them here to me.”19Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass, and taking the five loaves and the two fish,he looked up to heaven andsaid a blessing. Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.20And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over.21And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. Jesus Walks on the Water 22Immediately hemade the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.23And after he had dismissed the crowds,he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. Whenevening came, he was there alone,24but the boat by this time was a long wayfrom the land,beaten by the waves, for the wind was against them.25Andin the fourth watch of the nighthe came to them, walking on the sea.26But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea,they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear.27But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying,“Take heart; it is I.Do not be afraid.” 28And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.”29He said,“Come.”So Peter got out of the boat andwalked on the water and came to Jesus.30But when he saw the wind,he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out,“Lord, save me.”31Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him,“O you of little faith, why did youdoubt?”32And when they got into the boat,the wind ceased.33Andthose in the boatworshiped him, saying,“Truly you arethe Son of God.” 1. Who has been praying for you? Matthew 14: 23 23 And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, Hebrews 7:25 25Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to Godthrough him, since he always livesto make intercession for them. 2. Take courage in Jesus in the storm. Matthew 14:27 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” 3. Faith allows you to step out of the boat. Matthew 14:29-30 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me. 4. Do not allow the enemy to deconstruct you. Ephesians 4:19-25 18Theyare darkened in their understanding,alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due totheir hardness of heart.19Theyhave become callous andhave given themselves up to sensuality, greedy to practice every kind of impurity.20But that is not the way youlearned Christ!—21assuming thatyou have heard about him andwere taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus,22toput offyour old self,which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt throughdeceitful desires,23andto be renewed in the spirit of your minds,24and to put onthe new self,created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness. 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of youspeak the truth with his neighbor, forwe are members one of another. Psalm 27:1-6 TheLordIs My Light and My Salvation Of David. 27TheLordis mylight and mysalvation; whom shall I fear? TheLordis the strongholdof my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2When evildoers assail me toeat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. 3Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yetI will be confident. 4One thing have I asked of theLord, that will I seek after: that I maydwell in the house of theLord all the days of my life, to gaze uponthe beauty of theLord and to inquirein his temple. 5For he willhide me in his shelter in the day of trouble;
he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he willlift me high upon a rock. 6And now myhead shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts ofjoy; I will sing and make melody to theLord. John 13:34 34A new commandmentI give to you,that you love one another:just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. Romans 8:39 39nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Hebrews 13:1 13Letbrotherly love continue. 1 John 3:8 8Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared wasto destroy the works of the devil. Revelation 2:5 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. Matthew 5:6-8 6“Blessed are those who hunger andthirstfor righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7“Blessed arethe merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8“Blessed arethe pure in heart, forthey shall see God. Matthew 6:14-15 14For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you,15but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Galatians 6:1-10 Bear One Another's Burdens 6Brothers,if anyone is caught in any transgression,you who are spiritual should restore him ina spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.2Bear one another's burdens, andso fulfillthe law of Christ.3Forif anyone thinks he is something,when he is nothing, he deceives himself.4But let each onetest his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor.5Foreach will have to bear his own load. 6Let the one who is taught the word share all good things with the one who teaches.7Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, forwhatever one sows, that will he also reap.8Forthe one who sows to his own fleshwill from the flesh reap corruption, butthe one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.9Andlet us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap,if we do not give up.10So then,as we have opportunity, let usdo good to everyone, and especially to those who areof the household of faith

February 5th, 2023 EPHESIANS 2:11-22 ESV One In Christ Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Ephesians 2:11-22 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. 1. Gentiles are given hope by Christ. Ephesians 2:11-13 11 Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called “the uncircumcision” by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— 12 remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 2. Where do we find real peace? Ephesians 2:14-16 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility 15 by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, 16 and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. Romans 3:20-23 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it— 22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Philippians 4:6 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 3. We are joined together as the Body of Christ. Ephesians 2:17-22 17 And he came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the house-hold of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. Ephesians 3:1-11 1For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. 4 When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, 5 which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. 6 This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. 7 Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. 8 To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God, who created all things, 10 so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly plac-es. 11 This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, What is the mystery? The Church Age. Acts 13:1-3 1Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a lifelong friend of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” 3 Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off. 1 Timothy 4:14 14 Do not neglect the gift you have, which was given you by prophecy when the council of elders laid their hands on you. Ephesians 4:1 1I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, Ephesians 3:20 20 Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,

Special guest speaker Jeff Booth shares a message that the Lord has put on his heart for this year titled ROAR.

September 24th, 2023 Possessing the Promise Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes: Numbers 13:24-33 24That place was called the Valley of Eshcol,because of the cluster that the people of Israel cut down from there. 25At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the land.26And they came to Moses and Aaron and to all the congregation of the people of Israel in the wilderness of Paran, atKadesh. They brought back word to them and to all the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land.27And they told him, “We came to the land to which you sent us. Itflows with milk and honey,and this is its fruit.28However, the people who dwell in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified and very large. And besides, we saw the descendants of Anak there.29The Amalekites dwell in the land of the Negeb. The Hittites, the Jebusites, and the Amorites dwell in the hill country.And the Canaanites dwell by the sea, and along the Jordan.” 30ButCaleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.”31Then the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are.”32Sothey brought to the people of Israel a bad report of the land that they had spied out, saying, “The land, through which we have gone to spy it out, is a land that devours its inhabitants, andall the people that we saw in it are of great height.33And there we saw theNephilim (the sons of Anak, who come from theNephilim), and we seemed to ourselveslike grasshoppers, and so we seemed to them.” Isaiah 26:3 3And Moses and Eleazar the priest spoke with themin the plains of Moab by the Jordan at Jericho, saying, Numbers 14:14 14and they will tell the inhabitants of this land.They have heard that you, OLord, are in the midst of this people. For you, OLord, are seen face to face, andyour cloud stands over them and you go before them, in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of fire by night. 1. How do you perceive your situation? Isaiah 26:3 3You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trust you. Colossians 2:15 15He disarmed the rulers and authoritiesandput them to open shame, bytriumphing over them in him. 2. What or who has surrounded you? Psalm 34:3-5 3Oh,magnify theLordwith me, and let us exalt his name together! 4Isought theLord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears. 5Those who look to him areradiant,and their faces shall never be ashamed. Matthew 19:26 26But Jesuslooked at them and said,“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” 3. Are you able to respond as Caleb did? Joshua 14:8 8Butmy brothers who went up with me made the heart of the people melt; yet I wholly followed theLordmy God. 2 Timothy 1:7 7for God gave usa spirit not of fear butof power and love and self-control. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 4For theweapons ofour warfare are not of the flesh but havedivine powerto destroy strongholds.5We destroy arguments andevery lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive toobey Christ.

November 26th, 2023 WHEN THE DOOR GETS SHUT When The Door Is Before Us Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Acts 12:4-17 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Proverbs 3:5 3 Trust in theLordwith all your heart, anddo not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 19:17 17Whoever is generous to the poor lends to theLord ,and hewill repay him for hisdeed. We access the door by trusting in Jesus Romans 8:29-32 29For those whom heforeknew he alsopredestinedto be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might bethe firstborn among many brothers.30And those whom he predestined he also called, and those whom he called he alsojustified, and those whom he justified he alsoglorified. 31What then shall we say to these things?If God is for us, who can beagainst us?32He who did not spare his own Son butgave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Hebrews 4:14-16 14Since then we havea great high priestwho has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God,let us hold fast our confession.15For we do not have a high priestwho is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has beentempted as we are,yet without sin.16Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. We access the door by Praying for God’s will. John 11:41-42 41So they took away the stone. And Jesuslifted up his eyes and said,“Father, I thank you that you have heard me.42I knew that you always hear me, but I said thison account of the people standing around,that they may believe that you sent me.” John 5:14 14Afterward Jesus found him in the temple and said to him,“See, you are well!Sin no more,that nothing worse may happen to you.” James 4:2 2You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ask. We access the door because of Spiritual Blessings. Ephesians 1:3 3Blessed bethe God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessingin the heavenly places, John 5:19 19So Jesus said to them,“Truly, truly, I say to you,the Soncan do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Fatherdoes, that the Son does likewise. John 5:30 30“I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, andmy judgment is just, becauseI seek not my own willbut the will of him who sent me. John 20:19-27 19On the eveningof that day, the first day of the week,the doors being locked where the disciples werefor fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood among them and said to them,“Peace be with you.”20When he had said this,he showed them his hands and his side. Thenthe disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.21Jesus said to them again,“Peace be with you. Asthe Father has sent me,even so I am sending you.”22And when he had said this, hebreathed on them and said to them,“Receive the Holy Spirit.23If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you withhold forgiveness from any, it is withheld.” 24NowThomas, one of the twelve, called the Twin,was not with them when Jesus came.25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them,“Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe.” 26Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them.Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said,“Peace be with you.”27Then he said to Thomas,“Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” Acts 5:18-25 18they arrested the apostles andput them in the public prison.19But during the nightan angel of the Lordopened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,20“Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people allthe words ofthisLife.”21And when they heard this,they entered the templeat daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest came, and those who were with him, they called together the council, all the senate of the people of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.22But when the officers came, they did not find them in the prison, so they returned and reported,23“We found the prison securely locked and the guards standing at the doors, but when we opened them we found no one inside.”24Now whenthe captain of the temple and the chief priests heard these words, they were greatly perplexed about them, wondering what this would come to.25And someone came and told them, “Look! The men whom you put in prisonare standing in the temple and teaching the people.” James 1:17 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down fromthe Father of lights,with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Mark 9:24 24Immediately the father of the child cried outand said, “I believe;help my unbelief!” Psalm 5:15 15andcall upon me in the day of trouble; I willdeliver you, and you shallglorify me.”

June 25th, 2023 Biblical Conflict Resolution Speaker - Pastor Adam Light Sermon Notes Acts 4:32-35 32And thecongregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul; and not oneof themclaimed that anything belonging to him was his own, butall things were common property to them.33Andwith great power the apostles were givingtestimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and abundant grace was upon them all.34For there was not a needy person among them, for all who were owners of land or houseswould sell them and bring theproceeds of the sales35andlaythemat the apostles’ feet, and they would bedistributed to each to the extent that any had need. I. Unity in the church results in overflow of Holy Spirit power! Acts 5:11-16 11Andgreat fear came over the whole church, and over all who heardaboutthese things. 12At the hands of the apostles manysigns and wonders were taking place among the people; and they were alltogether inSolomon’sportico.13But none of the rest dared to associate with them; however,the people held them in high esteem.14And increasinglybelievers in the Lord, large numbers of men and women, were beingadded totheir number,15to such an extent that they even carried the sick out into the streets and laid them on cots and pallets, so that when Peter came byat least his shadow might fall on any of them.16Thepeople from the cities in the vicinity of Jerusalem were coming together as well, bringing people who were sickor tormented with unclean spirits, and they were all being healed. II. Disagreements & Disputes in the body of Christ, hinder the Spirit by causing division. III. We must follow God’s way to correct and mend relationships Matthew 18:15-17 15“Nowif your brother sins, go andshow him his faultin private; if he listens to you, you have gained your brother.16But if he does not listento you, take one or two more with you, so thaton thetestimony of two or three witnesses everymatter may be confirmed.17And if he refuses to listen to them,tell it to the church; and if he refuses to listen even to the church,he is to be to you asa Gentile anda tax collector. 1.) Go to them one on one 2.) Go to them with one or two more witnesses 3.) Go to church pastoral staff 4.) Further refusal should lead to expulsion from church IV. Forgiveness and Restoration must be the goal. Matthew 18:21-22 21Then Peter came up and said to Him, “Lord,how many times shall my brother sin against me and Istillforgive him? Up toseven times?”22Jesus said to him,“I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up toseventy-seven times. Matthew 5:23-24 23Therefore, if you arepresenting youroffering at the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you,24leave youroffering there before the altar and go; first bereconciled to your brother, and then come and present youroffering. Galatians 6:1-2 Brothersand sisters, even if a person is caught in any wrongdoing, you who arespiritual are torestore such a personin a spirit of gentleness;each onelooking to yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.2Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfillthe law of Christ.

August 20th, 2023 A Hope Dealer Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes Romans 15:13 13May the God of hope fill you with alljoy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Psalm 46:1 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Hebrews 6:17-20 17So when God desired to show more convincingly tothe heirs of the promisethe unchangeable character of his purpose,he guaranteed it with an oath,18so that by two unchangeable things, in whichit is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hopeset before us.19We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters intothe inner place behind the curtain,20where Jesus has goneas a forerunner on our behalf,having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. What is troubling you? Romans 4:18 18In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told,“So shall your offspring be.” Psalm 32:6-7 6Therefore let everyone who isgodly offer prayer to you at a time when youmay be found; surely in the rush ofgreat waters, they shall not reach him. 7You are ahiding place for me; you preserve me fromtrouble; you surround me withshouts of deliverance. 1 Peter 4:16 16Yetif anyone suffers as aChristian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify Godin that name. Jesus is full of goodness. Psalm 27:1 27TheLordis mylight and mysalvation; whom shall I fear? TheLordis the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 31:19 19 Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! Psalm 34:8 8Oh,taste and see thattheLordis good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Nahum 1:7 7 The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him. James 1:17 17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down fromthe Father of lights,with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Jesus gives life to the Broken. Isaiah 53:4-5 4Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Psalm 77:11-14 11 I will remember the deeds of theLord; yes, I willremember your wonders of old. 12I will ponder all yourwork, and meditate on yourmighty deeds. 13Your way, O God, isholy. What god is great like our God? 14You are the God whoworks wonders; you havemade known your might among the peoples. Luke 12: 29-32 29And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, norbe worried.30Forall the nations of the world seek after these things, andyour Father knows that you need them.31Instead,seekhiskingdom,and these things will be added to you. 32“Fear not, littleflock, forit is your Father's good pleasure to give youthe kingdom. Philippians 4:19-20 19And my Godwill supply every need of yoursaccording to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.20Toour God and Father beglory forever and ever. Amen.

February 4th, 2024 Purpose & Position Part -1 Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Numbers 13:27 & 33 27Andtheytoldhim,“Wecametothelandtowhichyousentus.Itflowswithmilkandhoney,andthisisitsfruit. 33AndtherewesawtheNephilim(thesonsofAnak,whocomefromtheNephilim),andweseemedtoourselveslikegrasshoppers,andsoweseemedtothem.” Ephesians 4:12-16 12to equip the saints for the work of ministry, forbuilding upthe body of Christ,13until we all attain tothe unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God,to mature manhood,to the measure of the stature ofthe fullness of Christ,14so that we may no longer be children,tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness indeceitful schemes.15Rather,speaking the truth in love, we are togrow up in every way into him who isthe head, into Christ,16from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped,when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love. Matthew 16:19 19I will give youthe keys of the kingdom of heaven, andwhatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Jeremiah 29:11 11For I know the plans I have for you, declares theLord, plans for welfareand not for evil,to give you a future and a hope. 1.What is the will of God for you? Philippians 1:6 6And I am sure of this, that he who begana good work in youwill bring it to completion atthe day of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:17 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand whatthe will of the Lord is. Psalms 138:8 8TheLordwillfulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, OLord, endures forever. Do not forsakethe work of your hands. Romans 12:3-6 3Forby the grace given to me I say to everyone among younot to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment,each according tothe measure of faith that God has assigned.4Foras in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function,5so we,though many,are one body in Christ, and individuallymembers one of another.6Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: ifprophecy,in proportion to our faith; 1 Corinthians 12:14-27 14For the body does not consist of one member but of many.15If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.16And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.17If the whole body were an eye, where would be the sense of hearing? If the whole body were an ear, where would be the sense of smell?18But as it is,God arranged the members in the body, each one of them,as he chose.19If all were a single member, where would the body be?20As it is, there are many parts,yet one body. 21The eye cannot say to the hand, “I have no need of you,” nor again the head to the feet, “I have no need of you.”22On the contrary, the parts of the body that seem to be weaker are indispensable,23and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor, and our unpresentable parts are treated with greater modesty,24which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it,25that there may be no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for one another.26If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored,all rejoice together. 27Nowyou are the body of Christ and individuallymembers of it. 2. Embrace God’s purpose. Romans 8:28-29 28And we know that for those who love God all things work togetherfor good,forthose who are called according to his purpose.29For those whom heforeknew he alsopredestinedto be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that he might bethe firstborn among many brothers. Philippians 4:13 13I can do all thingsthrough him who strengthens me. Proverbs 23:7 7for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but hisheart is not with you. Neil Anderson’s book Living Free in Christ 1993, Regal Books. 1 Peter 2:9 9But you area chosen race,a royalpriesthood,a holy nation,a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called youout of darkness intohis marvelous light. 3. We are to reflect Christ. 2 Corinthians 3:18 18And we all, with unveiled face,beholdingthe glory of the Lord,are being transformed into the same imagefrom one degree of glory to another.For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit. Acts 4:13 13Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 2 Corinthians 5:9 9So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim toplease him. Philippians 2:13 13forit is God who works in you, both to will and to work forhis good pleasure.