Blow the Whistle
Date: October 26, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 78 | Jeremiah Mitchell
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Chesterton, IN 46304
2023-10-26T20:10:13-05:00October 26th, 2023|
Date: October 26, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 78 | Jeremiah Mitchell
2023-07-24T09:51:53-05:00July 9th, 2023|
Date: July 9, 2023 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Colossians 3:12-17 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Part 2: The Word Abounding in Us The Abounding of God's Word Sermons Teaching and Admonishing Warnings and concern We were placed here to teach others about salvation Help others see their need for a Savior Songs The right kind of music Spirituality2023-07-11T15:19:09-05:00July 2nd, 2023|
Date: July 2, 2023 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Colossians 3:12 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Part 1: The Word Abiding in Us The Word of Christ Abiding In You Submission to the Indwelling We must be submissive We must follow His leading and guiding Saturation of the Indwelling His Word should consume our lives Searching of the Indwelling We should search the Scriptures for hidden treasures We should be diligently seeking Him2023-06-30T09:38:51-05:00June 29th, 2023|
Date: June 29, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 | Ura Schrock
What brings God great pleasure? Have a good Testimony Obey Depend on God Praising & Worshiping Him Proclaim Him Children's obedience Living like a Christian should - 1 Thessalonians 4:1,6-11 Stay away from fornication Be honest Receive correction Love others2023-04-24T21:31:30-05:00April 24th, 2023|
Date: April 24, 2023 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-6 | Clint Rardin
Series: Preaching Conference 2023
A Study of 2 Timothy 2:1-6 Be Strong in Grace Pass on to others Endure hardness Stay away from the World Take no Shortcuts Take care of yourself above all2023-04-01T19:21:35-05:00January 26th, 2023|
Date: January 26, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 5:6 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Be filled with the Spirit - Ephesians 5:18 Be filled with the Scriptures - Ephesians 5:6, Colossians 3:16 Be filled with the Savior - John 1:152023-01-03T10:59:36-06:00January 1st, 2023|
Date: January 1, 2023 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Galatians 2:20-21 | Harold Teesdale
Don't set your own expectations on your answers to prayer Don't set your own expectations on God's will Do not seek vain glory Do not strain to do God's will in your power.2022-10-18T22:26:05-05:00October 6th, 2022|
Date: October 6, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Genesis 1:1, Deuteronomy 6:4-9 | Jeff Voegtlin
1. Verses Genesis 1:1 – God is eternal Deuteronomy 6:4-9 – We should love God supremely; also teach our children how to love Him supremely John 1:1-3 – Jesus is also God 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 – everything we know needs to be submitted to Jesus Christ Colossians 2:2-3 – all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge are in Christ 2. Universal education God made the world where education is the family’s responsibility Ways to educate Personally – homeschooling Delegate – parents are in charge, give responsibility to somebody else Two lies of the public school “The government can guarantee quality” “Government education is neutral towards religion and philosophy” A level of universal education Should be a2022-03-27T17:44:29-05:00March 27th, 2022|
Date: March 27, 2022 (Adult Sunday School)
Bible Text: | Ura Schrock
Admonish Help Serve Forgive Forbear Edify Exhort Encourage Consider2022-01-11T22:50:15-06:00January 9th, 2022|
Date: January 9, 2022 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Galatians 5:13-17 | Dave Olson
All Christians can testify of a continuous battle in their hearts. Part of us wants to do right, and part of us wants to sin. Thankfully, the Bible gives us some steps to take to have victory. Negative Steps to Take Detest Decrease Deny Die Positive Steps to Take Decide Dedicate Determine Depend Joy doesn't come by doing what you want.2021-12-25T16:19:06-06:00December 19th, 2021|
Date: December 19, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Luke 2:10 |
• The good news that God is love. • The good news regarding forgiveness. • The good news concerning eternal life. • Good news regarding the home in Heaven. Good News of Great Joy “For unto us a child is born” They could hear the angel cry. The lonely shepherds in a field Fixed their gaze on heaven high. So amazed, they stared in wonder At the angel’s ev’ry word, Trembling at the glorious sight And the proclamation heard. “Fear not! I bring good news to you Of joy for everyone; Go now to Bethlehem and see The incarnate Word, God's Son.”2021-11-10T11:42:30-06:00November 10th, 2021|
Date: November 10, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 3:9-11 | Carl Lubin
Series: Empowered Youth 2021
How can you be a difference maker? Everything you do today matters forever Get the right perspective Leave a mark for eternity Walk by faith, not by sight2021-11-09T22:32:43-06:00November 9th, 2021|
Date: November 9, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Colossians 3:1-9 | Steve Damron
Series: Empowered Youth 2021
What needs to be Mortified Sins of the Flesh Sins of the Spirit Sins of Deception Four Helps Have Direction Have Purpose Find New Power Learn to Fight2021-10-26T20:04:38-05:00October 24th, 2021|
Date: October 24, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Psalm 42:5-11 | David Brown
How to Defeat Discouragement for Good Don't let your heart be ruled by what you see and what you hear - Psalm 27:7 Cry out to the Lord in prayer - Psalm 18:6, Philippians 4:6-7 Redirect your attention to God - Colossians 3:1-2 Three Things to Remember about God Remember God's goodness to you in the past - Jeremiah 17:7-8 Remember the Lord is with you - Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5 Remember the Lord's promise for the future - Psalm 16:11, Romans 8:182021-10-26T20:01:53-05:00October 24th, 2021|
Date: October 24, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 | David Brown
What is Worldliness? Being like unbelievers Rebellion against God Affection for natural/carnal A mindset/thinking It is so much more important to be right with God than it is to be right with the world.2021-10-10T20:59:03-05:00October 10th, 2021|
Date: October 10, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Romans 8:10-14 | Steve Damron
Understand the Conflict Within Me The Blessings of the Conflict Understanding the Old Man Theories about the Heart Man’s heart is pure and good. Man’s heart contains some evil and some good. Most men have only evil hearts. Jeremiah 17:9-10 Theories about the Old Man The old man does not change. The old man does not improve. Crucifying the Old Man Common Errors Misapplication of Scripture Biblical Guidelines Develop a strong faith. Being in the Word of God Be part of a church that emphasizes strong faith Daily crucify the old man.2021-10-05T14:52:52-05:00October 3rd, 2021|
Date: October 3, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Hebrews 1:1-3 | Steve Damron
How is Jesus superior? He is superior as a spokesman He is superior as a Son He is superior in status He is superior as source He is superior in splendor He is superior as substance He is superior as sustainer He is superior as sacrifice He is superior as Sovereign How did God show His Love? He has revealed this through a pathway of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 Colossians 1:21 He has revealed this through sending His only begotten Son. Romans 5:8-11 He has revealed this through His Word. Why did God show His Love through Christ? There needed to be a payment for sin Romans 5:12-14 There needed to be a path for sinners to2021-09-06T18:53:00-05:00September 5th, 2021|
Date: September 5, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Revelation 3:14-22 | Steve Damron
Series: The Seven Churches of Asia
Laodicea: The Lukewarm Church The Chronology The Commendations: None The Condemnations Insincerity Self-Complacent Self-Sufficient Self-Deceit The Challenge Find Refined Gold - Come to Him for His Riches Go to the Word of God - Restock Your Wardrobe Restore Your Vision God wants you to have a relationship with Him by choice.2021-07-25T18:57:43-05:00July 11th, 2021|
Date: July 11, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Philippians 2:19-24 | Jeff Voegtlin
Introduction - Background of Timothy Paul's Need Timothy Like-minded Caring Unselfish Tested Submissive Serving Available2021-05-23T22:07:48-05:00May 23rd, 2021|
Date: May 23, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: | Steve Damron
Hamartiology: The Seven-Fold Victory Over Sin Through Christ Opening text and thought: Revelation 12:10-11; Hebrews 2:14-15 “Outside of Christ, I am only a sinner, but in Christ, I am saved. Outside of Christ, I am empty; in Christ, I am full. Outside of Christ, I am weak; in Christ, I am strong. Outside of Christ, I cannot; in Christ, I am more than able. Outside of Christ,I have been defeated; in Christ, I am already victorious. How meaningful are the words, ‘in Christ’.” (Watchman Nee) Why does God allow sin? Allows us to understand the amazing grace of God How Christ has defeated sin? Sin defiles, but2021-05-14T23:29:20-05:00May 13th, 2021|
Date: May 13, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: | Byron Cromwell
2021-03-21T22:59:50-05:00March 21st, 2021|
Date: March 18, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Revelation 18:1-19:6 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Series: PTF
Lot - Pitched toward Sodom Abraham - Pitched towards Eternity The cries of Agony - Revelation 18 The choruses of Alleluia - Revelation 192021-03-08T21:32:12-06:00March 7th, 2021|
Date: March 7, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: | Steve Damron
Scriptural references: Ecclesiastes 11:1-3 Luke 6:27-35 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 Ephesians 4:30-32 1 Peter 3:8-16 “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” -John Wesley Some false theories regarding Kindness Kindness is the first commandment - Matthew 22:37-40 Kindness supersedes confronting about sin - Proverbs 17:9; 28:13 Kindness is accepting of all people - 1 John Biblical teaching on kindness The OT teaching Kindness is part of God’s nature Psalm 25:6-8 Psalm 10 Psalm 31:21 Psalm117:2 Pray for God’s kindness upon the2023-06-13T11:42:31-05:00December 31st, 2020|
Date: December 31, 2020 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Colossians 3:1 |
The Source of Physical life The Source of Spiritual life The Source of a Purposeful life2020-12-01T13:43:38-06:00November 29th, 2020|
Date: November 29, 2020 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 1 | Steve Damron
1 Corinthians 1 “You never have to advertise a fire. Everyone comes running when there's a fire. Likewise, if your church is on fire, you will not have to advertise it. The community will already know it.” –Leonard Ravenhill A sanctified church - 1 Corinthians 1:1-3 Positional aspect Practical aspect A Christ-filled church - 1 Corinthians 1:4-6 The purpose of sanctification - 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 The point of our preaching - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 A saving message - 1 Corinthians 1:18, 22-23 A solemn message - 1 Corinthians 1:23-25 A purified church - 1 Corinthians 1:7-8 A secure church - 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 “The glory of the gospel is that when the church2020-10-27T16:11:57-05:00October 22nd, 2020|
Date: October 22, 2020 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 2 Samuel 13:1-22 | T.H. Moore
The Story of Amnon The Privilege Amnon Had Amnon was the son of royalty Amnon was next in line for the throne Amnon was given his own house The Passing on of David’s Sin The Problems David Had David’s multiple wives David’s missing involvement He lacked discernment He lacked decisiveness2020-11-17T13:21:26-06:00September 17th, 2020|
Date: September 17, 2020 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Amos 3:1-10 | Steve Damron
Series: Transcribed Sermons
The Privilege of Salvation What are you holding back? The Path of Iniquity No agreement No hearing No testimony The Punishment of Iniquity You Reap what You Sow! If you have your Bibles this evening, we will be looking at Amos. The Book of Amos. If you have been continuing with our Bible reading, we just finished through Amos. Now it's starting to click along and by the end of September, we are in the New Testament. And then we will be done soon. All these little books we are knocking them out. Like, you know, a book a day. You know, reading Ezekiel, I did not think we2020-04-27T11:00:57-05:00April 26th, 2020|
Date: April 26, 2020 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: 1 Kings 2:1-9 | Steve Damron
A Study of “All” In relation to sin: Genesis 2:2-3; Job 34:15; Psalm 9:17; Romans 3:9-12 In relation to salvation: Romans 5:18; 1 Cor. 15:22; 2 Cor 5:14-17; Col. 1:20 “We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of Nature has placed in our power... the battle, sir, is not to the strong alone it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.” Patrick Henry Keep God first 1 Kings 2:3-4 Take responsibility Be informed Walk obediently Keep guard on your kingdom 1 Kings 2:5-9 Foes Friends Success (from The Ladder of St. Augustine) Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We have not wings, we cannot soar;2020-04-13T13:24:00-05:00April 12th, 2020|
Date: April 12, 2020 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: John 1:1-14 | Steve Damron
Series: Easter
He is Risen, indeed! In the bonds of death, He lay who for our offence was slain; But the Lord is risen today, Christ hath brought us life again. Wherefore let us all rejoice, Singing loud, with cheerful voice, Hallelujah! - Martin Luther Scriptures on the resurrection: John 6:38-44; John 11:23-26; John 14: 19 Romans 4:19-25; 1 Corinthians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 15:12-23; Ephesians 1:20 Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:18 The Majestic miracle, John 1:1-4 The Magnificent miracle, John 1:10-14 The Mightiest miracle, John 1:4-5, 14 Damnation was halted Romans 5 & 6 Deity was established Romans 1:4 Death was conquered Romans 8:2, 1 Corinthians 15:20 Heaven is possible 1 Corinthians 15:42-44;2020-04-12T11:52:11-05:00February 18th, 2020|
Date: February 16, 2020 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Leviticus 13-14 | Steve Damron
Nine times in Scripture, God said be holy, for I am holy! This is the major theme of the book of Leviticus. This book teaches how to avoid sin and grow in holiness to the Lord. Leprosy was not a respecter of persons Examples of people who had leprosy in Scripture Miriam Naaman King Uzziah Verses to show that all of man is filled with sin Psalm 51:5 Romans 3:23 Romans 6:23 1 John 1:8-10 Leprosy made man unclean and contagious The word unclean is used over 180 times Leprosy had to be dealt with severely “As the salt flavors every drop in the Atlantic, so does sin affect2020-01-20T15:32:00-06:00January 19th, 2020|
Date: January 19, 2020 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Genesis 45, Genesis 50 | Steve Damron
Definitions The providence of God does not make room for a deistic society Deism - God created the world and left it up to His creation to survive Pantheism - Everything is part of God, and God is a part of everything Providence Defined In theology, the care and superintendence which God exercises over his creatures. He that acknowledges a creation and denies a providence involves himself in a palpable contradiction; for the same power which caused a thing to exist is necessary to continue its existence. God directs his creation to fulfill His will Ideas in scripture God controls the whole earth - Acts 17:22 God's providence2020-01-21T09:50:32-06:00January 16th, 2020|
Date: January 16, 2020 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: | Dan Armacost
Series: PTF
Your spirit always rules your day, not your circumstances (Proverbs 4:23) Put off sin and put on Godliness every single day (Ephesians 4:22) To do less than your best is sin (Colossians 3: 23) Whatever you would like to be done to you, do that that same to other people (Matthew 7:12) Your direction determines your destination It's by the grace of God, that we are what we are (I Corinthians 15:10) Throughout all eras and in every situation, we will reap what we sow (Galatians 6:9) Friendship with the world will always be enmity with God (James 4:4) Being apart of a clique is not2019-12-29T12:05:05-06:00December 29th, 2019|
Date: December 29, 2019 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Colossians 3:16 | Steve Damron
Let the Word of Christ Dwell in You Colossians 3:16 It is not the book that is to be altered, rather our hearts need altered by the Book!” - CH Spurgeon I. Some things to seek after A. Look heavenly B. Look eternally II. Some things to remove III. Some things to add A. What to add? B. How to add? 1. Allow the Word of God to take residence What does dwell mean? Habitate 2. Allow the Word of God to have abundance What does richly mean? Lavishly C. The difference adding makes 1. When God’s Word dwells in you, it2019-11-15T13:33:51-06:00November 14th, 2019|
Date: November 14, 2019 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Genesis 3:8-11 | Dan Armacost
Series: Navigating Home and Family
This is lesson five of the NAVIGATING HOME & FAMILY series. Seven Examples Adam The deceived father Genesis 3:8-11 Abraham The obedient father Genesis 22:2-3 Joshua The determined father Joshua 24:15 Elimelech The side-tracked father Ruth 1:2-3 Hannah The understanding mother 1 Samuel 1:11,20,27-28 Eli The lazy father 1 Samuel 3:12-13 Jehoshaphat The compromising father II Chronicles 18:1 Seven Commands Teach them Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Teach: “to ‘whet’ or ‘sharpen,’ by means of intensity and repetition.” Aim them Psalm 127:3-5 The word “man” in this passage references, in particular, a man-of-war. Chasten them Proverbs 13:24 Chasten: “to correct, restrain, bind, or reduce to obedience.” Train them Proverbs 22:6 Train: “first instruction or direction.” Do not provoke them Ephesians 6:4-5 Wrath (in particular), along with other works of the flesh (as listed in Galatians 5), is a greatEmail: [email protected]