A History of Rejection 1 Samuel 8 Sermon Notes Guest Speaker: Ethan Tong What does this passage teach us? (1) Israel wanted a tangible leader rather than an intangible God (2) When Israel rejected God’s authority, they rejected God (3) Israel knew the consequences, and they ignored them What...
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“Discipline or Dump” – Hosea 2:2-13
April 30, 2023 Hosea 2:2-13 “Discipline or Dump” Service Overview: Israel had not only committed spiritual adultery, they gave credit to Baal for what God had done. Yet instead of dumping her, God chooses the road of discipline instead, in hopes of her redemption. Memory Verse for the Week: “No discipline seems pleasant...
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“Unbreakable Love” – Hosea 1:1-2:1
April 23, 2023 Hosea 1:1-2:1 “Unbreakable Love” Service Overview: God is a loving and faithful god who pursues and extends grace to those who aren’t. Memory Verse for the Week: “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in...
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“It is Finished” Luke 24:13-27
April 16th, 2023 Message Text: Luke 24:13-27 “It Is Finished” Service Orientation: Jesus promised to fulfill the Law and the Prophets. And He finished the job. We should not allow temporary circumstances to blind us to eternal truths and the promises of God. We SHOULD have great hope because all the promises of God...
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“Light of a New Dawn” – Luke 24:1-12
April 9, 2023 EASTER Luke 24:1-12 “Light of a New Dawn” Service Overview: The resurrection is about more than just an historical figure rising from the dead, it’s about a new reality and life available to all. The Light of all mankind has defeated sin and death once and for all! Memory Verse for...
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“Eyes on the Prize” – Matthew 6:19-24
April 2, 2023 – Palm Sunday Matthew 6:19-24 “Eyes on the Prize” Service Overview: Jesus was one who kept his eyes on the prize; his triumphal entry is demonstrative of this. And like Jesus, we too are challenged to keep our eyes on the prize, keeping our priorities fixed on Jesus and his kingdom. ...
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“Done but not Seen” – Matthew 6:1-8
March 26, 2023 Matthew 6:1-8 “Done but not Seen” Service Overview: The way of Jesus is in doing what’s right even when no one is watching, and doing what’s right for the right reasons; not to be seen and admired by men, but to be seen and admired by God. Memory Verse for the...
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“Love Your Enemies” – Matthew 5:43-48
March 19, 2023 Matthew 5:43-48 “Love Your Enemies” Service Overview: The way of Jesus is in sometimes loving the unlovable, and praying the best for those we take issue with. Memory Verse for the Week: “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those...
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“The Heart of the Matter is the Condition of the Heart” – Matthew 5:21-30
March 12, 2023 Matthew 5:21-30 “The Heart of the Matter is the Condition of the Heart” Service Overview: More than just admonitions against murder and adultery, these words from Jesus reveal something important… that what’s lurking in our heart is just as important to consider as what we do through our actions. Memory Verse...
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“Blessed to Bless” – Matthew 5:1-16
March 5, 2023 Matthew 5:1-16 “Blessed to Bless” Service Overview: The way of Jesus is in growing to trust and walk in the upside-down nature of his kingdom. Memory Verse for the Week: “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a...