The Delight of Discipleship
Date: June 24, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Matthew 4:19 | Jeremiah Mitchell
A marvelous person to follow (Follow me) A mighty power to fashion (And I will make you) A meaningful purpose to fulfill (fishers of men)
High Places in the Family
Date: April 22, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: 1 Kings 3:3 | Chris Starr
Series: Preaching Conference 2021
The Reason for the high places High Places: Compromises made to satisfy others Solomon compromised to satisfied his family 1 Kings 11:5-8 They cause us to ride "the fence" 1 Kings 11:6 High Places: Choices where we make the statement "I will worship and serve the Lord on my terms" 1 Kings 12:28-32 "Worship is revealed by whatever touches your life and makes you upset." Entertainment Satisfaction of self High places: Counterparts of secret sin 2 Kings 17:9 The Retaining of the high places Someone must take courage to remove the high places. If not, they will be passed down. 2 Kings 17:41 Just as the kings passed them from
Four Tips for Developing Convictions in Young People
Date: April 22, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Titus 2:11-12 | David Sorenson
Series: Preaching Conference 2021
Help them to understand Biblical principles 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:2, Deuteronomy 4:40; 5:29; 12:28 Separation is a Biblical concept Separation has never been popular Have Biblical Convictions Children will gravitate to the parent with the least/lower convictions You cannot lead where you have not already gone yourself Teach your children Biblical Convictions Not just things you can or can't do Love+Discipline, Grace and Truth work together Be Consistent Inconsistency breeds rebellion Teach convictions, and be consistent in your actions as well
Teenage Fault Lines in the Book of Proverbs
Date: April 22, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Phlippians 4:9 | Chris Starr
How to Develop Teenagers for the Lord Fault lines in the earth are often not seen, but when they create earthquakes, those are seen. So are the faults in a teenager's heart if not dealt with. Fault Line #1 - A Walk with God Example(s): Enoch; Noah Key Bible Passages: Gen. 5:22-24, 6:9; 2 Cor. 4:16; 1 John 2:13-14 Teaching Points Being with God is more important than Doing for God Walking with God must be the top priority for a believer Look for who God is in the text of scripture Seeing Points Let them see and hear from your personal
Get into the Word
Date: April 21, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Psalm 1 | David Sorenson
Series: Preaching Conference 2021
The Simple Outline 1. Get out of the World 2. Get into the Word
Preparing for Marriage
Date: April 21, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 | Dan Armacost
Series: Preaching Conference 2021
Marriage is God's idea, not man's. Understanding Waiting Wait on the Lord Serve while waiting Keep yourself pure (Heart, Activity, Appearance) Flee Youthful lust It is good for a man not to touch a woman Keep yourself unspotted from the world Keep yourself accountable Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Things Charity Does Things Charity does not do Something Charity is Things Charity is not Commitment Study the wedding vows Responsibility Electronics "manifesto" (promises, commitments, responsibility) Financial standing Housing for future home Attitude (toward church, etc.) Reliability Warning Signs Desperation to get married vs. calm waiting Watch for an entitlement mindset Watch for refusal of accountability Those unable to receive correction Anger Unthankfulness Friends You are now, or soon shall be, who your friends are.
Two Choices on the Shelf
Date: April 21, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Proverbs 24:3-4 | Chris Starr
Series: Preaching Conference 2021
Wisdom Purity The Scripture is the measure of purity Peacefulness Gentleness Easily Entreatable Approachable Merciful Fruitful Weapons Comparisons Generalizations Threats Withdraw/Silence Neglect Intimidation Anger Yelling/Screaming Control Deceit Continual Criticism Rehearsing the Past Shut-Down Gossip Revenge
The Most Important Thing You Will Teach Your Children
Date: April 21, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Psalm 119:9 | David Sorenson
Series: Preaching Conference 2021
Teach them to read their Bible every day
A Revival of Teachability
Date: April 20, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: | Chris Starr
Series: Preaching Conference 2021
The Portrait of the Proud Pride kills teachability Proverbs 11:2 Proverbs 13:18 Pride paves a way Shame Destruction Contention The Peril of Pride Pride becomes the obstacle between us and God God resists the proud The Portrait of the Teachable Asks God to reveal sin Restores a teachable spirit Seeks Godly examples Petitions God for wisdom Promise to the teachable His Word is a light
Helps for a Godly Marriage
Date: April 20, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 | Dave Olson
Series: Preaching Conference 2021
Intro: Benefits of Companionship Work with one another Ecclesiastes 4:9 Example: Priscilla and Aquila Productivity increases when a husband and wife work together Lift up one another Ecclesiastes 4:10 Stir up one another Ecclesiastes 4:11 Comfort one another Ecclesiastes 4:11 Stand with and for one another Ecclesiastes 4:12 Worship with one another Ecclesiastes 4:12