The Secret Place
Date: December 7, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 6:5-6 | Joe Hawkins
Tips for Being a Team Player
Date: November 30, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 | Dave Olson
Consider Some Ideas Stay focused on the goal - 1 Corinthians 9:24 Play your position - Ephesians 4:16 Submit to those over you Serve those who are under you Strengthen those beside you If someone drops the ball, pick it up - Proverbs 6:16-19 Don't be a ball hog - 3 John 9 Help your teammates over the goal line - Galatians 6:2 Listen to the coach - 1 Peter 2:17 Take your lumps - Revelation 3:19 Practice after hours - 1 Corinthians 1:10 Give some high-fives - Romans 12:15 Talk on the field - Proverbs 25:11 Forget the home-run, and bunt the ball - Luke 17:10 Be ready to change positions - Philippians 4:11 Remember that
Lost in the Woods
Date: November 16, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 2 Samuel 18 | Ura Schrock
Absalom's Rebellion He disregarded God's authority He disrespected the position his authority had He deceived his dad into thinking he was spiritual He delighted in his shame - he accepted the praise of men He disgraced everyone that cared for him Reminders from Absalom and David Our children are watching us Train your children It's natural for children to blame parents for wrong done in the home Do everything you can do to bring wayward children back Rebellious children effect everyone around
I Belong to Jesus
Date: November 2, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Acts 4:2 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Do you belong to Him? Are you being built up by Him? Are you yoked up with Him? Are you learning from Him? Are you busy for Him?
Blow the Whistle
Date: October 26, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 78 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Are You Salt, or Are You Good for Nothing?
Date: October 19, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 5:13 | David Brown
Salt Preserves Salt Penetrates We should be immersed in God's Word, and we should stand out in this world We as believers should be an active force for reaching unbelievers Salt Purifies It will cleanse us and make us whole Are you allowing God's Word to cleanse you Salt Pleases Is your speech seasoned and thought-provoking, or is it bland and emptyThe Math Just Doesn’t Add Up
Date: October 5, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 73:1-19 | Jim Leslie
The Deduction - Psalm 73:3-9 The peace of the wicked The punishment of the wicked The pride of the wicked The prosperity of the wicked The Destruction - Psalm 73:18
Where Are Your Treasures
Date: September 28, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 6:19-21 | Joe Bishop
Is God really pleased where our eyes are fixed? What will your hindsight vision be as you stand before God? What corrections need to made with eternities values in view?
Fathers Who Further the Faith – Pt. 1
Date: September 14, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 78:1-11 | Jeremiah Mitchell
The blessings from the past The bounty of providence The beauty of the prospects
Keep Yourself in the Love of God
Date: September 7, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Jude 17-21 | Clint Schreiber
What Might Have Been
Date: August 31, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 25:14-30 | Terry McGovern
The Discipline of Stewardship
Date: August 24, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: | Jeff Voegtlin
The Disciplined use of our time Use time wisely because the Days are evil It is the only preparation for Eternity Time is short, our life is brief Time is passing Remaining time is uncertain Time lost cannot be regained You are accountable to God for you time It is so easily lost The time to value time is now; time is valued at death Time is valued in eternity The disciplined use of our money Money shows us who we are and what we value God owns everything you own, we are managers Giving is an act of worship Giving reflects faith in God's provision Giving should be sacrificial and generous Giving reflects spiritual trustworthiness Should be a
Clarity About the Heart
Date: August 17, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Ephesians 6:6, Deuteronomy 8:2 | Brian Rinehart
What the Bible means when it says "heart" Thinking Emotions Will (Decision making)
Did You Lose Your Fervor?
Date: August 10, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Romans 12:4-13 | Caleb Moodie
Why do people lose their fervor? We started fighting alone, instead of fighting alongside God They stopped spending time with God They stopped spending time in prayer We have faith in ourselves instead of faith in God We have a fear of men, instead of a fear of God
Wisdom from Solomon
Date: August 3, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 | Levi Armacost
Take God's Word Seriously What a wise person does Faithfully teaches others knowledge Carefully studies God's Word Correctly presents truth Consider God's Judgment Fear God Keep His commandmentsHow to Be Happy
Date: July 27, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 2:12 | Brian Rinehart
Owner's Manual for Happiness (the Bible) Preliminary points God does want us to be happy We don't need all of these things to be happy Most things are in our control or God's control Physical and material things don't make the list If we aren't happy, we need to adjust our perspective Things that God says will make us happy Beatitudes The poor in spirit The mourners The meek Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness The merciful The pure in heart Those persecuted for righteousness sake Those who are reviled and persecuted falsely Trusting in God Psalm 2:12 Psalm 34:8 Psalm 40:4 Psalm 85:4 Isaiah 30:18 Obeying the Bible Psalm 1:1-3 Psalm 106:3 Psalm 119:1-2 Luke 11:28 John 13:17 Fearing the Lord Proverbs 1:7 Psalm 128:1-2 Psalm 28:14 Being corrected by God Job 5:17 WhenThe Messiah’s Atonement
Date: July 13, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Isaiah 53:1-5 | Illiomarc Gachette
Seeking God’s Approval
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 others
Leading Children to Christ
Date: June 22, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 19:14 | Dave Olson
Ministry Thoughts Show Christ in your ministry Show Christ in your mannerisms Show Christ in your methods Choose the right type of invitation Carefully screen those who respond Show Christ in your mentoring Counseling Thoughts Use terms consistent with the lesson Be warm and friendly Use a Bible Use illustrations or visuals Keep it simple Jesus loves you Jesus cannot tolerate sin Jesus took your place Jesus is righteous Jesus has conditions Repentance - a change of mind evidenced by a change in heart, through faith, Jesus can make the change Believe Receive Jesus is waiting Open the door Ask him to come in Decide if they are ready to pray Offer to help if needed Discuss eternal security If not, send them away with a children's tract,
The Family Altar
Date: June 15, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-12 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Outline The Goal The Guidelines Memorizing Meditation Education Conversation Application Observation The Gifts The Guard Duty Ideas Pray, asking God to be a part of the time Discuss past blessings and future plans Sing a song Read the Bible Use a devotional book Talk through a sermon "Takeaway" from church/sermon Close in Prayer
The Command to Invade
Date: June 8, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Matthew 28:16-20 | John Bottrell
He has equipped us He has encouraged us
Distinct in Our Appearance
Date: June 1, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Deuteronomy 22:5, 1 Timothy 2:9 | Jeff Voegtlin
Royal Resolves
Date: May 25, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 101:1-8 | Jeremiah Mitchell
King David had royal resolve in some areas Praise Perfection Purity People Pride Perspective Personal life Public life
Raising Godly Children
Date: May 18, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 1 Samuel 1:1-8 | Ura Schrock
Hannah prayed while raising Samuel Hannah promised God Hannah wanted to see progress with Samuel's development Hannah wanted to see productivity in Samuel's life Hannah was looking for a pleasant nature in her son Hannah made sure Samuel grew up in the presence of God
Holy Heartburn
Date: April 20, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Jeremiah 20:7-9 | Jeremiah Mitchell
A Lesson from Jeremiah The Derision - Jeremiah 20:7 Discouragement Doubt The Diagnosis - Jeremiah 20:7 The Decision - Jeremiah 20:9 The Discovery - Jeremiah 20:9 The Duty - Jeremiah 20:9
Lessons from Abigail
Date: April 13, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 1 Samuel 25:1-35 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Abigail's Approach Humility is present in her posture Her words were sweet and gracious Abigail's Appeal She brought words of encouragement She was biblical and wise dealing with the situation Abigail's Appeasement She kept David from future sorrow She is mentioned in the New Testament for her peace-making
Advantages of Christian Education – Part 2
Date: April 6, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 | Dave Olson
The textbooks All textbooks point to Christ God's Word, our absolute truth, is our main textbook The teachers The target Goals of public education Tolerance Wokeness Promiscuity Goals of christian education Salvation Sanctification Service
A Little Lost Man Meets a Loving Lord
Date: March 30, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Luke 19:1-10 | Eric Ramos
A soulwinning study of Luke 19:1-10; Zaccheus The Little Lost Man He was rich He had power and position He had some problems The Loving Lord Called him by name Helped him change his ways Willing to be criticized Clearly defined Salvation You can never talk to the wrong person about the Lord because everyone needs Him!
Advantages of Christian Education
Date: March 23, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 | Dave Olson
Three reasons Christian Schools are better than Public Schools The textbooks are far superior All textbooks point to Christ God's Word, our absolute truth, is our main textbook The teachers
Subsumption of Sports
Date: March 16, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 | Clint Schreiber
Four Keys to Winning a Victorious Life Understand that all of life is preparation to winning a prize Understand that restraint is necessary Understand that life outside of Christ really has no purpose Come to grips with the fact that our worst enemy is ourselves
Healing Our Faith
Date: March 2, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Luke 5:18-26 | Jeff Smith
Healing Our Faith in Three Areas Through our trials Through our temptations Through our testimony
The Woman’s Power to Harm
Date: February 23, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Genesis 2:20-25 | Jeremiah Mitchell
The roots of manipulation Manipulation was introduced in the garden Manipulation in the home starts with the woman Manipulation breeds manipulation The recognition of manipulation Examples Eve and her power over Adam Delilah and her power over Samson Sarai and her power over Abraham Rebekah and her power over Isaac Expressions - "What manipulation might look like in your home" The results of manipulation Eve – humanity plunged into sin Delilah – Samson was blinded and tortured Sarai – Ishmael was born, Arab nation today Rebekah – lost her sons, never saw Jacob again
The Pursuit of God
Date: February 16, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Jeremiah 29:10-14 | Mark Wagner
In the process of pursuing God, there will be distractions Flesh is a distraction Worldliness is a distraction In the process of pursuing God, there will be directions Humility Esteeming others higher than ourselves In the process of pursuing God, there will be divine deliverance
Lessons From the Little Maid
Date: February 9, 2023 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 2 Kings 5:1-14 | Jeremiah Mitchell
Her horrible situation Her situation was painful Her situation was providential Providence has its pain Providence has its placement Her helpful spirit She was sensitive She was sweet She was submissive She was serious She was sincere She was smart She was sharp She was shrewd She was spiritual
The Danger of Living on Empty
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 1:15