Posts with the category “sermon-notes”

1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. 2 For by it the men of old gained approval. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of G...  Read More

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old gained approval.—Hebrews 11:1–2We are called to live by faith – even in deep discouragement....  Read More

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”—Acts 1:8 ...  Read More

12 At the hands of the apostles many signs and wonders were taking place among the people; and they were all with one accord in Solomon’s portico. 13 But none of the rest dared to associate with them;...  Read More

22 The crowd rose up together against them, and the chief magistrates tore their robes off them and proceeded to order them to be beaten with rods. 23 When they had struck them with many blows, they t...  Read More

41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fello...  Read More

10 Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” 11 And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called...  Read More

41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls. 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fello...  Read More

On the next day the large crowd who had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, “Hos...  Read More

Icebreaker – What lessons have you learned from your past?Answers could be trivial or deeply profound. Our experiences in the past should inform our actions in the present.1. Who does Hosea compare Is...  Read More

Icebreaker – The theme of today’s message is “Love changes our perspective.” Society’s idea about fatherhood has changed over time, so what makes a good father in today’s world?This should generate bo...  Read More

David Marvin said there are “pitfalls in the faith” of God’s people that have been common to us since the beginning. These pitfalls were seen in Israel in the days of Hosea and they are true today. Lo...  Read More

The Big Idea: God’s discipline is part of his limitless grace because it brings us back to Him.Icebreaker – Tell the group about a time when someone corrected a mistake youmade. How did they do it, an...  Read More

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish...  Read More

But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the Lord and said, “O Lord, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish...  Read More

Then the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2“Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it the message that I tellyou.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, acc...  Read More

And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah.And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. 1 Then Jonahprayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, 2 saying,...  Read More

But the Lord hurled a great wind upon the sea, and there wasa mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship threatened to break up. 5 Then themariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And the...  Read More

Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai,saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and call out against it, for their evil has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah rose to flee to ...  Read More

But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of ...  Read More

Getting it BackJohn WitteBut the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and the...  Read More

Eyes Wide Open: Change is ComingJohn WitteThis is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, 2 that you should reme...  Read More

Eyes Wide Open: Over-Promising/Under-DeliveringJamey BryantFor, speaking loud boasts of folly, they entice by sensual passions of the flesh those who are barely escaping from those who live in error. ...  Read More

A Truly Thankful ThanksgivingRick WilcoxRejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, bu...  Read More

Eyes Wide Open: Watch for False TeachersChad MeltonBold and willful, they do not tremble as they blaspheme the glorious ones, 11 whereas angels, though greater in might and power, do not pronounce a b...  Read More

Are There Any Consequences?Lance TerryBut false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the ...  Read More

Eyes Wide Open: RemindedJohn WitteTherefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am ...  Read More

Rhythms: All-Out EffortJohn WitteFor this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, 6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with stead...  Read More

Eyes Wide Open: Sugar WaterJohn Witte“Simeon Peter, a servant, and apostle of Jesus Christ,To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by therighteousness of our God and Savior Jesu...  Read More

Rhythms | WorkChad MeltonNow as they went on their way, Jesusentered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed himinto her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who sat atthe Lord’s feet and ...  Read More

Marriage and FamilyRick Wilcox“Everyone then who hears these wordsof mine and does them will be like a wise man who built hishouse on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, andthe winds ...  Read More

Rhythms: FinancesDr. Dave AndersonGalatians 6:6–10 (ESV) — 6 Let the one who is taught the wordshare all good things with the one who teaches. 7 Do not bedeceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one ...  Read More

The SolutionLance TerryInstead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to giveyou the kingdom. Sell your possessions, an...  Read More

The Problem: A Mismanaged LifeJohn WitteAnd he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. 23 For lif...  Read More

Labor Day: Mr. DependableJohn WitteActs 9:10-19 (ESV)Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” 11 And the Lord sa...  Read More

Faith Bible Next: Take GraceJamey BryantTherefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade others. But what we are is known to God, and I hope it is known also to your conscience. 12 We are not comm...  Read More

Follow JesusJohn WitteAnd behold, a man came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” 17 And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only on...  Read More

Building GenerationsChad MeltonYou then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, 2 and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, wh...  Read More

Be Shift From SelfishnessJohn WitteBut above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your “yes” be yes and your “no” be no, so that you may not fall ...  Read More

Be PatientJohn WitteBe patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and...  Read More