Pastor David preaches from 1 Peter 1:1-2 Outline: (V1A) Peter's apostleship (V1B-2A) election according to God (V2B) grace and peace multiplied (V1A) Peter's apostleship Matthew 4:18-19 Luke 5:8 John 1:40-42 Matthew 16:13-14, 15-17 Acts 1:22-23 1 Corinthians 15:7-8 Ephesians 3:4-6 1 Thessalonians 2:13 1 Corinthians 14:37 2 Peter 3:16b 1 Peter 4:19b (V1B-2A) Election according to God 2 Timothy 4:10 Hebrews 11:9-10 Ephesians 1:4-5 Romans 8:29 2 Timothy 2:19a Romans 9:15 (Exodus 33:19) Joh...
Pastor Josh preaches from 2 Timothy 4:16-22. 2nd Timothy 4:16-22 Study Questions 1) In what ways do we see Christ standing with and strengthening us in our lives? What are some personal ways you have seen this to be true? 2) How is Jesus our advocate? In what ways does He advocate for us before the Father? What about this do you find comforting? 3) Paul speaks of being “rescued” through all his trials. How does his understanding of being rescued look dif...
Pastor Andrew continues our series by preaching on 2 Timothy 4:9-15. Vs 9: The importance of Christian FellowshipVs. 10a: The love of the worldVs. 10b-12: Faithful laborers in the gospelVs. 13: Paul, a faithful servant to the endVs. 14-15: Trusting the righteous judge
Pastor Josh preaches from 2 Timothy 4:6-8. Paul uses the imagery of a drink offering being poured out to signify that the time had come to end his ministry. In what ways does this depiction describe the mentality we should have regarding our own service to Christ?In verse 7, Paul uses the words “fight” and “race” to describe the Christian life. In what ways do both of these depictions speak to the reality of living in this world as Christians? How does the local church help in fighting ...
Pastor Josh preaches from 2 Timothy 4:1-5. 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 Study Questions 1) Paul admonishes Timothy in verse 2 to preach the Word both in and out of season. What are the dangers of the Word only being preached when it is convenient or acceptable? What should we look for in a preacher or church to determine whether or not the Word is truly being preached? 2) In light of verses 3-4, how should believers discern and respond to teachings that cater to “itching ea...
Pastor Josh continues our study by preaching on 2 Timothy 3:10-13. Study questions: Out of the 9 marks that Paul uses to describe his life, which do you resonate with the most and why?As you seek to live like Jesus, what trials have you personally come across in your life? In what ways has God shown His grace to you in those times?Paul says in vs 12 "Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." What role does the local church play in preparing for and respo...
Pastor Andrew continues our series in 2 Timothy by preaching on chapter 3:1-9. Questions to consider: What do I find most difficult about the Christian life?What are signs of a false teacher?What are practical ways in which I can avoid false teachers and teaching?
Pastor Colton preaches from 2 Timothy 2:20-26: "Seek to be set apart. Flee sin and pursue holiness with God's people, and correct with kindness, trusting God to grant repentance." Sermon Outline: (vv. 20-21) Set apart and useful to the Master (v. 22) Flee sinful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace alongside God's people (vv. 23-26) Correct with patient kindness, trusting God to grant repentance and free captives.
Pastor Josh preaches from 2 Timothy 2:14-19. 2nd Timothy 2:14-19 Study Questions 1) What are some examples of “quarreling about words” as seen in verse 14? What are some ways we can keep ourselves from falling into this practice? How does the local church play into this? 2) Paul instructs Timothy to present himself as a worker that is approved by God? In what ways do we have a responsibility to present ourselves in the same way? 3) In verse 17, Paul specifically calls ...
Pastor Colton preaches from 2nd Timothy 2:8-13 (vs 8) - Christ is risen as the promised King - the foundation of our faith. (vs 9-10) - God's Word cannot be bound - it runs free to gather his people. (vs 11-13) - Union with Christ means life through death, glory through endurance, and hope through His faithfulness.
Pastor Andrew preaches from 2nd Timothy 2:1-7 As you are able, please consider the following: (1) Where do you find your strength for the Christian journey? (2) What does it mean to be a “faithful” servant of Christ? (3) How do you share in suffering with Christ?
Pastor Josh preaches from 2nd Timothy 1:13-18 Study Questions 1) What does it mean to “guard the good deposit” and what practical steps can you take to accomplish this in your daily walk with Christ? What role does the local church play in this? 2) In verse 15, Paul mentions that “all who are in Asia” had deserted him, including Phygelus and Hermogenes. How are we to interact with those that have seemingly walked away from the faith or find themselves in unrepentant sin?&n...
Pastor Josh preaches from 2 Timothy 1:8-12 Study Questions 1) When we go through suffering, what are some important questions to ask? How does the Gospel bring perspective and hope in our suffering? 2) Paul urges Timothy not to be ashamed of the Gospel or of suffering for it (vs. 8). In what ways might believers face shame or fear in sharing the Gospel, and how can God’s sovereignty in salvation (as seen in vs. 9) encourage boldness in sharing the Gospel? 3) In what wa...
Pastor Josh begins a new series on 2 Timothy beginning with an exposition on 2 Timothy 1:1-7. Study questions below: 1. Paul addresses Timothy as “my beloved child” (v. 2). How does this reflect the spiritual mentorship and covenantal relationship within the local church? How can we foster such relationships in our local congregation? 2. Paul gives thanks for Timothy’s “sincere faith” that was also in his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice (v. 5). How does this highlight the role of family ...
Missionary Landon Jones preaches from Isaiah 52:7-10 in this stand alone exposition.
Pastor Andrew preaches from 1 Peter 2 in this stand alone exposition. OPENING: A Watchful Expectation of the Day of the LORD. Joel 3:18Romans 1:29-322nd Peter 3:10-13 (extended reading)Vs. 9a. - A Holy People Isaiah 43:20Deuteronomy 7:7-81st Corinthians 1:27-31Titus 3:3-7Exodus 19:5-6Revelation 1:5b - 6Romans 12:1-2Ephesians 2:11-22Isaiah 43:1Leviticus 20:261st Corinthians 6:19-20Psalm 100:3John 10:11Vs. 9b. - A Proclaiming People Ephesians 1:4Romans 12:1Revelation 5:9-10Ephesians 2:5Colossia...
The Glorious Future - At Christ's Second Coming (v. 17) The LORD dwells in Zion Joel 2:27Jeremiah 31:33-34Hebrews 8:10-11Joel 2:1Hebrews 11:16Revelation 21:2-4Galatians 4:26 (CSB)John 1:14, 2:19, 2:21Hebrews: 9:26bRevelation 21:27(vv. 18-19) The Restoration of God's people Deuteronomy 6:3Genesis 2:10Ezekiel 47:1 (CSB)Zechariah 14:8John 4:14, 7:37b-38Revelation 22:1-2Romans 12:19Deuteronomy 32:35-36Psalm 46:4-7 (CSB)(vv. 20-21) The forever dwelling with God Ephesians 2:21-22 (CSB)Ephesians 1:3...
Pastor David preaches on Joel 3:1-16 as we near the end of our study in the minor prophet, Joel. THE COMING JUDGEMENT OF THE LORD. (vv1-8) the LORD restores and judges; (Joel 2:28, 32, Acts 2),(Psalm 1:5-6, Matt. 13:24-30,Matt. 25:32-34, Luke 8:1-15),Joel 3:3 (CSB),Joel 2:18,Acts 9:4,Haggai 2:7-8,Matthew 25:31-32,Psalm 110:5b-6,Joel 3:19-20(vv9-13) the nations rage and rebel; Deuteronomy 32:35-36 (CSB),Romans 12:19 (CSB),Joel 2:15-16,Joel 3:12-13 (CSB),Psalm 110:1-2,Isaiah 63:3-6 (CSB),Revela...
Pastor David continues our study in the book of Joel as he preaches on Joel 2:28-32. [Sermon outline below]: THE LORD’S PROPHETIC PROMISE TO POUR OUT HIS SPIRIT. (vv28-29) the PROMISE of the Spirit; (Exodus 28:3),Psalm 51:11-12,Joel 2:28a (NET),Joel 2:27,Ezekiel 36:24-27,Zechariah 12:7-10,Numbers 11:24-25, 26, 28-29,Jeremiah 31:34,Galatians 3:28,Numbers 12:6-8,Luke 24:49,(John 16:7-15),Acts 2:11b, 16-18,(vv30-31) the LORD’s WORKS displayed; Acts 2:19-20,Acts 2:22,(John 7:39, Hebrews 9:2...
Pastor David continues our study in the second chapter of the book of Joel as he preaches on Joel 2:18-27. Sermon outline below. THE LORD’S RESPONSE TO REPENTANCE: (vv18-20) the jealousy of the Lord; Isaiah 55:8,Joel 2:18 (NKJV),Exodus 34:12-14,Exodus 20:4-6,Ezekiel 39:25,Joel 2:13,Joel 1:9-10[2LBC, ch. 2, para 1](vv21-24) gladness and rejoicing in provision; Joel 1:12, 17-18,Genesis 1:11,Joel 2:3,Isaiah 51:3,Hosea 6:1-3,Leviticus 26:3-4,Isaiah 61:10-11,John 7:37b-38(vv25-27) restoration...