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October 1st, 2023 Messing With Worry Speaker - Own Mason Sermon Notes Philippians 4:5-7 5Let your reasonablenessbe known to everyone.The Lord is at hand;6do not be anxious about anything,but in everything by prayer and supplicationwith thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.7Andthe peace of God,which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1. Begin with prayer. Romans 16:20 20The God of peacewill soon crush Satan under your feet.The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Philippians 1:9 9And it is my prayer thatyour love may abound more and more,with knowledge and all discernment, 2. Remind yourself of what God says in the bible. Psalm 119: 11 11I havestored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 59:16 16But I will sing of your strength; I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning. For you have been to mea fortress anda refuge inthe day of my distress. 3. Speak words of gratefulness. Psalm 106:1 106Praise theLord! Oh give thanks to theLord,for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Colossians 4:2 2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in itwith thanksgiving. 1 Timothy 4:4-5 4Foreverything created by God is good, andnothing is to be rejected if it isreceived with thanksgiving,5for it is made holyby the word of God and prayer. 4. Guard your heart. Proverbs 4:23 23Keep your heart with all vigilance, forfrom it flowthe springs of life. Proverbs 16:3 3Commit your work to theLord, and your plans will be established

December 17th, 2023 Giving Christmas Through Love Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Matthew 5:5 5Blessed are themeek, for theyshall inherit the earth. Proverbs 16:32 32Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. What is meekness. Meekness is not weakness. Meekness is strength under control. Happy are those who do not over react. How do I control my reactions? 2 Tomothy 1:7 7for God gave usa spirit not of fear butof power and love and self-control. Power controlled by love. Four ways will help: When someone wants to serve you be understanding not demanding. Philippians 2:4-5 4Let each of youlook not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.5Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 1 Peter 3:4,7 4but let your adorning bethe hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious. 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. When someone disappoints you be gentle not judgmental. Romans 14:1 14As forthe one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. Galatians 6:1-2 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. When somebody disagrees with you be there without surrender. Proverbs 15:1 15A soft answer turns away wrath, buta harsh word stirs up anger. James 3:16-17 16For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.17Butthe wisdom from above is first pure, thenpeaceable, gentle, open to reason,full of mercy and good fruits,impartial andsincere. 2 Timothy 2:24-25 24Andthe Lord's servantmust not be quarrelsome butkind to everyone,able to teach, patiently enduring evil,25correcting his opponentswith gentleness. Godmay perhaps grant them repentanceleading to a knowledge of the truth, When someone corrects you be teachable not unreachable. James 1:19 19Know this, my beloved brothers: let every personbe quick to hear,slow to speak,slow to anger; Proverbs 13:18 18Poverty and disgrace come to him whoignores instruction,but whoeverheeds reproof is honored.

January 28th, 2024 The Promise of Persecution Speaker - Taylor Justice Sermon Notes Discipleship means allegiance to the suffering Christ, and it is therefore not all surprising that Christians should be called upon to suffer. In fact it is a joy and not a token of his grace. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer John 16:33 Matthew 5:10-11 10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, fortheirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falselyon my account. The ________________ of Persecution. Matthew 5:10 2 Timothy 2:11-13 11The saying istrustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will alsolive with him; 12if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us; 13if we are faithless,he remains faithful— Romans 8:16-17 16The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,17and if children, thenheirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ,provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. 2 Thessalonians 1:4-5 Matthew 5:11 John 5:18 18This was why the Jewswere seeking all the more to kill him,because not only was hebreaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling Godhis own Father,making himself equal with God. Matthew 10:18, Matthew 24:9, John 15:20-21 2. How should Christians __________ to persecution? Daniel 6:1-5 It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom120satraps, to be throughout the whole kingdom;2and over themthree high officials, of whom Daniel was one, to whom thesesatraps should give account, so that the king might suffer no loss.3Then this Daniel becamedistinguished above allthe other high officials andsatraps, becausean excellent spirit was in him. And the king plannedto set him over the whole kingdom. 4Thenthe high officials andthe satrapssought to find a ground for complaint against Daniel with regard to the kingdom,but they could find no ground for complaint or any fault, because he was faithful,and no error or fault was found in him.5Then these men said, “We shall not find any ground for complaint against this Daniel unless we find it in connection with the law of his God.” Matthew 5:11 Daniel 6:6-9 6Then thesehigh officials andsatraps came by agreementto the king and said to him, “OKing Darius, live forever!7All thehigh officials of the kingdom, the prefects and the satraps, thecounselors and the governors are agreed that the king should establish an ordinance and enforce aninjunction, that whoever makes petition to any god or man for thirty days, except to you, O king, shall be cast into the den of lions.8Now, O king, establishthe injunction and sign the document, so that it cannot be changed, according tothe law ofthe Medes and the Persians,which cannot be revoked.”9Therefore King Darius signed the document andinjunction. Matthew 5:10, Daniel 6:11, Daniel 6:22 3. The ______________ persecution of the _____________ and the call to ________________. Revelation 13:7 7Also it was allowedto make war on the saints and to conquer them.And authority was given it over every tribe and people and language and nation, Daniel 7:21-22 21As I looked, this hornmade war with the saints and prevailed over them,22until theAncient of Days came, andjudgment was given for the saints of the Most High, and the time came whenthe saints possessed the kingdom. Revelation 17:15 Matthew 5:10, Daniel 7:25-27,2 Timothy 2:12, 2 Thessalonians 1:4-5, John 16:33

"Removing The Rubble" delves into the spiritual landscape of our lives, echoing the journey of Gideon and Josiah as depicted in the scriptures. Judges 6:12-13 portrays Gideon's questioning in the face of adversity, echoing our own doubts amidst trials. Similarly, 2 Chronicles 33:21-23 and 2 Kings 23:4-15 showcase the removal of idols and the purification of worship, urging us to evaluate our allegiances. Just as Gideon and Josiah sought the Lord in Judges 7:2-3 and 2 Chronicles 34:3-7, we are prompted to introspect and seek divine guidance. God's impartiality, exemplified in Judges 7:11, 13-15 and 2 Chronicles 35:20-22, reinforces the sermon's message of reliance on Him alone. Proverbs 3:5-6 and Romans 12:2 serve as guiding principles, urging trust and transformation. "Removing The Rubble" invites us to confront the idols in our lives, seek God's will, and allow Him to lead us to victory over adversity.

Pastor Jeff will delve into the essence of living a truly fulfilling life. Guided by 2 Corinthians 13:5 and Luke 14:25-27, we are challenged to examine the depth of our faith and commitment to Christ. Through scripture like Titus 2:11–13 and 2 Timothy 4:1-5, we confront the allure of worldly desires and the radical exclusivity of discipleship. Jesus' words in John 10:10 remind us of the abundant life found in serving Him and others, echoed in 1 Corinthians 10:23-24 and Philippians 2:3-8. We debunk the misconception that mere attendance at church defines Christianity, emphasizing Galatians 5:13-14's call to love and serve one another. Acts 20:35 serves as a poignant reminder of the blessedness of giving over receiving. Join us as we explore how a life of purpose and service leads to true fulfillment, where good feelings follow good behavior. Don't miss this opportunity to embrace the abundant life Christ offers through selflessness and love.

April 2nd, 2023 FINDING WHO I AM IN CHRIST Children & Parents EPHESIANS 6:1-9 ESV Speaker - Owen Mason Sermon Notes Children and Parents 6Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.2“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise),3“that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Bondservants and Masters 5Bondservants,obey your earthly masterswith fear and trembling,with a sincere heart,as you would Christ,6not by the way of eye-service, aspeople-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,7rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man,8knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord,whether he is a bondservant or is free.9Masters, do the same to them,and stop your threatening, knowing thathe who is both their Masterand yours is in heaven, and thatthere is no partiality with him. 1. Children and their relationship to parents. Ephesians 6:1-2 1Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.2“Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), Colossians 3:20 20Children, obey your parentsin everything, for this pleases the Lord. 2. Fathers are not to provoke their children. Ephesians 6:3 3“that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Deuteronomy 5:16 16“‘Honor your father and your mother, as theLordyour God commanded you,that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that theLordyour God is giving you. 2 Timothy 3:1-2 1 But understand this, thatin the last days there will come times of difficulty.2For people will belovers of self,lovers of money,proud,arrogant, abusive,disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3. What does Paul mean by bondservant? Ephesians 6:4-7 4Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger,but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Bondservants and Masters 5Bondservants,obey your earthly masterswith fear and trembling,with a sincere heart,as you would Christ,6not by the way of eye-service, aspeople-pleasers, but as bondservants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart,7rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man, 4. Stay focused on Christ in all service. Ephesians 6:8-98knowing that whatever good anyone does, this he will receive back from the Lord,whether he is a bondservant or is free.9Masters, do the same to them,and stop your threatening, knowing thathe who is both their Masterand yours is in heaven, and thatthere is no partiality with him. 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,

In this sermon, we delve into the foundational truth of Christianity: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15, we are reminded of the core of the gospel message: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again on the third day. Through the eyewitness accounts of Matthew and John, we witness the tangible reality of Jesus' resurrection, which transformed the lives of His disciples and continues to impact believers today. The resurrection isn't just a historical event; it's a powerful demonstration of God's victory over sin and death, as highlighted in Matthew 28 and Luke 24. As we reflect on the implications of Christ's resurrection, we're called to respond with faith and submission. Just as Jesus commissioned His disciples to spread the gospel to all nations, we are urged to embrace the truth of His resurrection and surrender our lives to Him, as outlined in John 3:16, James 4:7, and 1 Peter 5:7-10. Join us as we explore the “TRUE” Easter story of the transformative power of Jesus's resurrection and its significance for our lives today!

Christmas can sometimes be prioritized by the wrong things; Too much travel, High electric bills, presents, and Fruitcakes just to name a few. Jesus's birth was about a little baby born in a manger and destined to save us all, and to have a relationship with the one true living God! We get all wrapped up in the trivial things of Christmas, that our focus is taken off of the real reason for the season! Jesus came to remind us that we are not alone, He loves us, and wants to be the center of our lives!

November 5th, 2023 Why We Give Speaker - Taylor Justice Sermon Notes 1. God wants First-Fruits not Last- Fruits. Exodus 22:29 29“You shall not delay to offer from the fullness of your harvest and from the outflow of your presses.The firstborn of your sons you shall give to me. 2. Giving to praise God vs giving to praise self. Amous 4:4-5 4“Come to Bethel, and transgress; toGilgal, and multiply transgression; bring yoursacrifices every morning, your tithes every three days; 5offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving ofthat which is leavened, and proclaimfreewill offerings, publish them; for so you love to do, O people of Israel!” declares the LordGod. 3. A cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 7Each one must give as he has decided in his heart,not reluctantly or under compulsion, forGod loves a cheerful giver. Where is your treasure? Matthew 6:21 21For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

It doesn't matter how many times we fall down in our Christian walk. It's what we do afterword. Are we going to let others cripple us with their words or actions? Will we clam up and go into hiding? Jesus wants us to take us through our hard times and not dwell on them. He wants us to FINISH STRONG!

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