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)
Who Won the Day?
Date: December 15, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Exodus 17:8-14 | Jeremiah Mitchell
You are either praying to God, or the devil is preying on you! There was Strife There was a Selection There was a Stand There was a Servant The Symbolism The Support
The Now Moment
Date: November 9, 2022 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Daniel 3:28-29, 1 John 2:19 | Eric Ramos
Series: Empowered Youth 2022
Daniel 3 A noteworthy declaration A comfortable situation A troubled stirring from the king
Like the Father
Date: October 20, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Luke 6:35-40 | Rick Carter
Three Tests We Must Take Evaluate your vision - Luke 6:41 Evaluate your fruit - Luke 6:43, Galatians 5:22-23 Evaluate your foundation - Luke 6:48
Prayer
Date: October 16, 2022 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Luke 3:22 | Jeremiah Mitchell
An Entrance - The Heavens were opened Private prayer Public prayer Humbly Intensely An Enduement - The Holy Spirit descended A Blessed Endorsement - Fatherly affirmation
Responding to God’s Love
Date: August 11, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: John 14:21 | Dan Armacost
Follow Tell Others Obey
When Compromise Creeps In
Date: July 7, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 2 Chronicles 17:1-20:37 | Jeremiah Mitchell
A Study of Jehoshaphat Compromise Marital Compromise Military Compromise Defeat in Battle Defeat in Business Defeat in his bloodline
Lies All Around
Date: June 9, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 1 Kings 13:11-25 | Jeremiah Mitchell
He listened to the lie - "Did he know it was a lie?" Be wise unto that which is good - Romans 16:19 Be simple concerning evil He loved the lie The more you listen to the lie, the more you like how it sounds He lived out the lie
Prepare to Finish Well
Date: April 25, 2022 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 4:7-8 | Eli Schrock
Series: Preaching Conference 2022
Paul was a Fighter Satanic attacks Societal influences Self Paul was a Finisher Paul was Full of Faith Paul was Far-Sighted
Feet Shod
Date: February 20, 2022 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: | Jeff Voegtlin
Stand We are commanded to stand We need something to help us grip the ground Preparation A readiness or being ready Comes from the Gospel
The Breastplate of Righteousness
Date: February 13, 2022 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Ephesians 6 | Steve Damron
Series: Christain Warfare
The tactical purpose of the Breastplate The spiritual purpose of the Breastplate Christ’s righteousness protects your heart Christ’s Righteousness protects us from harm The Proper Use of the Breastplate of Righteousness Put off man's righteousness Isaiah 64:6 Put on Christ's righteousness Jeremiah 23:6 Seeking righteousness should be a high priority. Matthew 6:33 2. Loving righteousness will help me keep on the right path Psalm 119:100-107 3. Confession of sin keeps me righteous 1 John 1:5-10 4. Looking for the blessed hope will keep me righteous 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Titus 2:11-15
Christian Warfare – Girded with Truth
Date: February 6, 2022 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 | Steve Damron
What Truth is? Let’s find the truth. God is the source of truth. Exodus 34:6 Deuteronomy 32:4 Psalm 86:15 God’s Word is a path of truth. Psalm 25:10 Psalm 33:4 Psalm 119:30 Psalm 119:43 Psalm 119:142 Psalm 119:151 John 17:17 Let’s not deny the truth in our lives. Where to put Truth? Explanation of the belt of truth in relation to soldiers Explanation of the spiritual truth in relation to vulnerability The Truth applied to our lives Fellowship with God requires truth Psalm 15:1-5 Service should be in truth 1 Samuel 12:24 Fellowship is through His truth Psalm 43:3 It will take work for the believer to keep the truth. Proverbs 3:1-6
Christian Warfare
Date: January 23, 2022 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Ephesians 6 | Steve Damron
Who is our enemy? The enemy is identified by name. The enemy is identified by nature. Consider some snares of the devil: Snare of worldly influence Snare of false gods Snare of immorality Snare of materialism How do we fight? We need the armor. What is our Divine help Sword of the Spirit Prayer and Supplication Engaging others in prayer
Why Did He Do It?
Date: November 11, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Romans 5:1-8 | Jerry Ross
Series: Empowered Youth 2021
Somebody died for you to save you from your sins - Romans 5:8 Somebody died for you to save you from yourself - 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 Somebody died for you so you could have a story to tell - Romans 1:16; Ephesians 3:8 The fastest growing religion in America is the new religion of self-worship
The Second Most Important Decision of Your Life
Date: November 11, 2021 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Genesis 2:18-24 | Jerry Ross
Series: Empowered Youth 2021
Preparing for Marriage All teenagers battle against the feeling of incompleteness God has created someone just for you When the time is right, God will bring that someone to you The Devil will always bring a counterfeit before God brings a choice Practical Advice Involve your parents and pastor Decide on a timetable of waiting Consider attending a year of Bible college
The Lord Sees You
Date: September 26, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Psalms 34 | Jeff Ferguson
The Lord sees your struggle The Lord sees you're scared The Lord sees your sadness
The Man that Revived the Heart of God
Date: July 8, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Genesis 6:5-7;8:20-22 | Doug Cassel
Introduction A Divine Comparison A Divine Contrast How did Noah revive God's heart? Walked with God With his work Sacrificed at the altar Promise of "never again" The rainbow, a new creation
Getting Our Pastor Some Water
Date: June 27, 2021
Bible Text: 1 Chronicles 11:15-19 | Jonathan Smith
Disposition of the pastor Pastors are at war Pastors get weary Desires of the pastor Desire for a warrior Desire for water Desire of the well Dedication of the mighty men They were close to hear his heart They were concerned about him They were combative Display of the man of God There is a pouring There is a production There is a pleasing
Being Upside-Down
Date: March 4, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Isaiah 5:8-30 | Steve Damron
A Study of Isaiah 5 Seven Woes The Woe of Materialism Isaiah 5:8 It's never enough! The Woe of Alcoholism Isaiah 5:11 The Woe of Entertainment Isaiah 5:12 The Woe of Sin Indulgence Isaiah 5:18-19 The Woe of Perverted Justice Isaiah 5:20 The Woe of Self-Importance Isaiah 5:21 The Woe of Punishing Right Isaiah 5:22-23 The Curse of Up-Side Down Removal of God's Blessing and Protection Isaiah 5:5 Retribution for the Proud and Haughty Isaiah 5:13
Helps for a Sin-Sick People
Date: February 28, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Isaiah 1:1-18 | Steve Damron
The Condition of Sin Dumbness - Isa. 1:3 Disheartened - Isa. 1:5 Desolation Disease Defenseless - Isa. 1:14-15 Cure for Sin Clean Up Cease Evil Practice Righteousness Pursue Justice Seek Confession and Forgiveness Be Obedient
A Holy Lifestyle in an Unholy World
Date: January 7, 2021 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 1 Peter 1:13-17 | Tyler Brock
Three helps for developing a holy lifestyle Be focused on Christ's coming Begins in the mind Requires spiritual alertness Motivated by Grace Be obedient to the Father in all of life Break with past lifestyle Erase the distinction between sacred and secular Be growing in personal knowledge of God's holiness
Helps for Being Careful – Part 1
Date: January 3, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Ephesians 5:15 | Steve Damron
Thought: Caution is not cowardly. Carelessness is not courage. Why be careful - 1 Peter 5:8 A Devil that is accusing - Job 1, 2 A world that is watching - 2 Samuel 12:14 What to be careful of: Forgetting God in your life - Deuteronomy 6:3 Associations - Proverbs 1:10 Lustful temptations - 1 Corinthians 6:18, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 5:15 How to be careful Attentively - Nehemiah 8:8, Proverbs 2:1, 2:2, 4:1, 4:20, Deuteronomy 29 Listening Carefully - Ephesians 5:15 Destined for a Fall There was a people long ago Who had great riches, wealth untold; They built aGideon’s Final Days
Date: April 2, 2020 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Judges 8 | Steve Damron
Judges 8 Introduction: On September 29, 1938, Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy met together and signed the Munich Pact which granted Adolf Hitler the northern part of Czechoslovakia. It was a complete betrayal by some of the leaders of these countries who had made promises to protect and help Czechoslovakia. Neville Chamberlain flew home after this momentous signing and proclaimed to his people that they now had a historic peace in our time, peace with honor. There however was one man not fooled, Winston Churchill who arose in the House of Commons and spoke these prophetic words: “Britain and France7 Steps to Be a Warrior
Date: November 7, 2019 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Joshua 1-10 | Steve Damron
Series: Empowered Youth 2019
You can't control your youth group, but you can control you! Start a Strength Program (Joshua 1:7) Get in God's word daily Study the Enemy (Joshua 2:1) Sanctify your life (Joshua 3:5) Learn how to fight God's way Keep the world at arm's length Cut out: Cut out pop culture Cut out the desire to fit in Cut out mediocrity Pathway Set yourself Apart Follow the Spirit's leading Set up Altars Submit to Your Commander (Joshua 5:13-15) Stay clear of Sin (Joshua 6-7) Starts with an obedient heart Never Sell Out to the Enemy (Joshua 9) A little sin is not worth it Stay Steadfast in the Fight (Joshua 10)The Character of the Three Hebrew Children
Date: November 6, 2019 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Daniel 1:8-2:18 | Josh Fryman
Series: Empowered Youth 2019
Character Lessons from Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abed-nego) They were teachable You will only influence others in a proper manner when you are influenced by the right people They were trustworthy (Daniel 1:19-20) They were tested They couldn't do anything about their address but they could do something about their attitude They had a testimony Not just a reputation - What is the Lord known for in your life? What God says is true, though the entire world be against it!Daniel’s Purpose
Date: November 5, 2019 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: Daniel 1:1-21 | Josh Fryman
Series: Empowered Youth 2019
The Intention of King Nebuchadnezzar Tried to change their look (Daniel 1:5) Wanted to change their identity (Daniel 1:7) Tried to change their talk (Daniel 1:4) Tried to change their Loyalty Tried to change their Allegiance Tried to change their Values Tried to change their Attitudes Tried to change their Goals The Integrity of Daniel He did not allow Babylon to influence him He did not allow his own "friends" to influence him His convictions were based on who he was called to serve
The Deceitfulness of Sin
Date: October 20, 2019 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Hebrews 3:13 | Steve Damron
Series: Book Study of Hebrews
Hebrews 3 One of the main themes of the book of Hebrews is that Christ is better. We saw this idea when we started our look at the book. Let’s consider a few of the ways that Christ is better. Christ is better than the angels Christ offers a better salvation Christ is a better helper Christ is better than Moses Another important aspect of the book of Hebrews is the warnings that are dispersed throughout the book. Chapter 2 – the danger of drifting Chapters 3-4 – the danger of not entering into rest Chapters 5-6 – the danger of not going on to
Being Different
Date: October 13, 2019 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Judges 16:7,11,17 | Eric Ramos
If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Samson was called to be different. He judged Israel 20 years. He was effective when he was filled with the Spirit of God. What you lose when you choose to fit in with the World He lost his vision for God (Judges 16:1) He lost his love for God (Judges 16:4) He lost his honesty (Judges 16:11) He lost his testimony (Judges 16:23) He lost his life (Judges 16:28-30)
Christ is the Better Helper
Date: October 6, 2019 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Hebrews 2:16-18 | Steve Damron
Series: Book Study of Hebrews
Hebrews 2:7-9, 16-18 The Greatness of our Savior Who helps His Willingness He took on the form of a servant His Omnipotence He is able His Faithfulness He proved who he was The Greatness of our Savior's Help He provides the Holy Spirit to us He provides a way of escape Against struggles He gives reinforcements after falling Angels Church Authority He provides weaponry His written Word His Throne of Grace
A Spirit-Filled Family
Date: September 26, 2019 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Luke 1:15, 41, 67 | Joel Logan
Luke 1 - Three members of a spiritual family John - Example of an obedient child Elizabeth - Example of a praying mother Zacharias - Example of a man submitting to God
David’s Mighty Men
Date: July 7, 2019 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: 2 Samuel 23:8 | Steve Damron
Lions – Let’s Go to the Zoo
Date: June 6, 2019 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: | Jeremiah Mitchell
Series: Let's Go to the Zoo
Description They are the second largest cat after the tiger Their Roar Can be heard from up to five miles away Used to: Proclaim territory (normally around 100 square miles) Drive prey Hunting They have a 50% success rate Mainly the lionesses do the hunting but the males will hunt from time to time Spend around 20 hours a day resting and basking in the sun and only 4 hours a day hunting They do most of their hunting during the night They can run around 50 mph but lack stamina Parts they play in certain Bible stories In Samson's riddle How David trained to face Goliath Found that Daniel had too much backbone He was off to
Live Like the Gospel
Date: June 2, 2019 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Philippians 1:27-30 | Jeff Voegtlin
Introduction The saints at Philippi Lydia The demoniac girl The jailer The care of Paul by the Philippians A Citizen of the Gospel will follow the author of the Gospel (Philippians 2:5-9) Christ humbled himself, then was exalted To be saved, we must turn from self The Gospel Pure, Holy, Faithful, Gracious, Merciful, Forgiving How to live like the Gospel Stand firm in one spirit A defensive position, not letting anything through Unified against evil Strive with one mind An active, aggressive strategy to accomplish something together A team with a goal who works hard together Teammates cannot argue if they want to win There is an objective - more than just
Only One King
Date: April 23, 2019 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: 2 Samuel 12:26-30 | Jerry Ross
Series: Preaching Conference 2019
There are many warriors, but there is just one king (1 Timothy 1:17-18) We have a king and his name is Jesus I wear His armor I follow His banner We should fear the idea of taking glory from our King I was not sent here to build a name for myself (1 Cor 10:30-31) God's blessing is despite us, not because of us
Before There Can Be An Ephraim There Must Be Manasseh
Date: March 7, 2019 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Genesis 41:45-52 | Scott Sinz