How God Tests Integrity
Date: April 27, 2022 (Special Meetings)
Bible Text: John 20:24-29 | Jason Brenenstuhl
Series: Preaching Conference 2022
Absent Thomas Doubting Thomas Stubborn Thomas Prideful Thomas Victorious Thomas
How it All Started: The Gospel
Date: March 10, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: 2 Timothy 4:4 | Eli Schrock
Know the Gospel Single Simple Sufficient Show the Gospel Sow the Gospel Grow the Gospel Prayer Giving
God’s Blueprint for Marriage
Date: January 20, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Genesis 2:24 | Steve Damron
Marriage is... It's own establishment Marriage is the priority relationship Permanent A deliberate choice No based purely on attraction Union of one flesh Physically Socially Things that fight against a good marriage Selfishness Arrogance Stubbornness Bitterness
Psalm 25: An Exposition on Prayer
Date: January 6, 2022 (Midweek Service)
Bible Text: Psalm 25:1-22 | Clint Schreiber
The Names of God Jehovah (LORD) - "the self existent one" Elohim (God) - "the supreme one" The People Mentioned Enemies (physical and spiritual) Fervent prayer required Made him trust in God more They were out to triumph over him They were out to cause him shame Those that are ashamed Wait on the Lord (be taught by Him) Sinners He teaches (directs) sinners Those that fear the Lord Respect and Reverence God, and no need to fear anything else! The Requests
The Contentment of Our Toil
Date: November 21, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Philippians 3:1-14 | Mark Suever
It is fun to build, it is hard to maintain what is built. Be content in your toil. Rewards are not instant as this world says they should be. Consistent with our warfare Consistent with our pilgrimage Contentment is not in arriving, but in living for Christ!
The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
Date: July 25, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Matthew 18:1-6, Mark 9:31-37 | Ura Schrock
The Richness of Having Children Given to the Lord Guided for the Lord Guarded for the Lord The Relationship with the Children The Requirements for being Child-like in Faith Innocence Simplicity Obedience Enjoyment Enthusiasm Empty of own ambitions Empty of pride Desire to please Father
Bye-Bye Bitterness
Date: July 11, 2021 (Sunday AM)
Bible Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 | Dave Olson
Bitterness must be dealt with or it will paralyze our walk with the Lord and hurt our relationships with others. The Root The Seeds of Bitterness Unpleasant experiences Unpleasant feelings Unpleasant reactions The Soil of Bitterness Proud heart The Sprouting of Bitterness The Fruit Resentment Hebrews 12:15 Rebellion Hebrews 12:16-17 Revenge Genesis 27:41 Rejection Hebrews 12:17 Regret Hebrews 12:17 The Boot - Hebrews 12:14 Pursue Peace Matthew 5:9 Mark 11:25 Ephesians 4:31-32 Pursue Purity Galatians 5:16 What have I become bitter about? How has it manifested in my life? What will I do to root out the bitterness?
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)
Being Broken
Date: June 13, 2021 (Sunday PM)
Bible Text: Jeremiah 4:3 | Clint Schreiber
God uses broken things In Salvation In Nature God does not use anything He doesn't first break, but He does not break anything that He doesn't intend to use. How does God use brokenness? To bring revival To make a close relationship To bring repentance To bring a refuge To bring redemption
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