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January 2022 — Sermons on David

• “Numbering Our Days” (Psalm 90:12) Video of the Sermon / Sermon Notes Handout
• “The Kind of People God Blesses” (1 Samuel 16:1-13) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes Handout
• “Fighting Unwinnable Battles”  (1 Samuel 17) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes Handout
• “Responding to Authority You Don’t Respect” (1 Samuel 24) Video of the sermon / Sermon Notes Handout
• “Theology on Its Knees” (Ephesians 3:14-21) Video of the sermon (no sermon notes this week)

December 2021 — Advent: Preparing for Jesus

• Jesus on Living in Frightening Times (Luke 21:25-36)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Gratitude in Frightening Times (Phil 1:3-7)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• A Prophet for Frightening Times (Luke 3:7-18)  Video of the sermon   /  Sermon Notes
• Mary’s Song for Frightening Times (Luke 1:39-56)  Video of the sermon   /  Sermon Notes
• CHRISTMAS EVE: Hope for Those Who Wait (Luke 1:5-25)  Video of the Sermon

November 2021 — No Series

• The Spiritual Question of Recovery (John 5:1-9)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Gratitude: Stones of Remembrance (1 Samuel 7:6-12)  Video of the sermon 
• (Guest Pastor) A Resource to Live With (Psalm 1)  Video of the sermon 

September – October 2021 — The Spiritual Quest: Habits of Spiritual Growth

• How to Make Your Life Count (Matthew 5:13-16)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Practice 1: Daily Time with God (Ps 1:1-3; Mt 14:23)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
  • Special Teaching Video — Guide for Daily Quiet Time
  • Special Handout — Print Guide for Daily Quiet Time
• Practice 2: Weekly Reorientation (Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:23-25)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Practice 3: Discipleship Group (Acts 2:42-47; 1 Ti 2:1-2; 1 Co 4:14-17)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Practice 4: Stewardship of Money & Time (Matthew 25:14-30)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Practice 5: Missional Living (Luke 5:27-32; 1 Pe 2:11-12,3:13-16)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Practice 2: Loving Speech (James 3:1-12)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• (NON SERIES) 3 Things I’ve Learned in 30 Years of Ministry (I Cor 3:1-3; Cor 9:24-27; Heb 13:17) Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• (NON SERIES, guest pastor) Fulfilling the Law Through Love (Romans 13:8-14) Video of the sermon

August 2021 — Ecclesiastes: Deep Thoughts, Questions, and Doubts

• Does Anything Really Matter Anyway? (Ecclesiastes 1:1-11)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Why are Smart People so Unhappy? (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Why Doesn’t Anything Satisfy? (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• How Can I Live Meaningfully When Nothing Lasts? (Ecclesiastes 3:1-17) Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• (NON SERIES) How to Let Go of Your Mask and Live (Psalm 139:13-14) Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes

July 2021 — Directions of the Spiritual Life

• Waking Up (1 Peter 1:3-9; Ephesians 1:17-19)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Growing Up (2 Peter 1:3-11)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Cleaning Up (1 Peter 1:13-2:3)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Showing Up (1 Peter 2:4-10) Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes

June 2021 — Unexpected Gifts from God

• The Gift of an Unexpected Invite (Matt. 22:1-14)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• The Gift of Uncomfortable Community (Colossians 3:12-15)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• The Gift of a Second Chance (John 21:15-19)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• The Gift of Peace (John 21:15-19) Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes

May 2021 — Lessons from the Book of Jonah

• Why We Run From God (Jonah 1:1-10)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• The Pattern of Love and Grace (Jonah 1:11-2:10)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Preaching Bad News (Jonah 3:1-10)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• God Cares More Than You Do (Jonah 4:1-11)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• GUEST PASTOR: Eli Groenendyk  Video of the sermon

April 2021 — The Power to Overcome

• Distraction and Overwhelm (Hebrews 12:1-2)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Desire and Craving (Romans 8:5-11)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Discouragement and Despair (1 John 4:4)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• EASTER SUNDAY: Anxiety and Fear (Matthew 28:1-10)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes

March 2021 — The Message and Ministry of Jesus

• Jesus: the Coming King (Mark 11:1-11)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Jesus: the Son of Man (John 12:20-36)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Jesus: the Savior (John 3:14-21)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Jesus: the Great Disruptor (John 2:13-25)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes

February 2021 — Living By Faith: Lessons from Abraham’s Early Life

• Living with Faith in the Midst of Temptation (Gen 14:1-24)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Living with Faith in the Midst of Conflict and Loss (Gen 13:1-18)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Living with Faith in the Midst of Fear (Gen 12:10-20)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Responding in Faith to God’s Call (Gen 12:1-9)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes

January 2021 — Stewardship: Managing Your Life

• Managing Your RELATIONSHIPS in 2021 (Prov 18:24)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Managing Your TREASURE in 2021 (Mark 12:41-44)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Managing Your TALENTS in 2021 (1 Cor. 12:4-7)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Managing Your Time in 2021 (Eph. 5:15-16)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Guest pastor: “No Comparison“  Video of the sermon (no “sermon notes handout”)

December 2020 — Lessons in Advent

• Christmas Misconceptions (Luke 1:31-33)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Why Christmas Still Matters (Christmas Eve)  Video of the sermon ( no “Sermon Notes Handout”)
• Lessons from Mysterious Mary” (Luke 1:26-38)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• John the Baptist Predictions About Jesus (Mark 1:1-8)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• Waiting for Christ (Mark 13)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes

November 2020 — When Things Fall Apart: Trusting God in Life’s Ups and Downs

• The Time of Celebration (Nehemiah 8:9-12)  Video of sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• The Time of Gratitude (1 Samuel 7:1-14)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• The Time of Lament (Psalm 13:1-6)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes
• The Time of Divine Silence (1 John 2:12-14)  Video of the sermon  /  Sermon Notes

October 2020 — A Look at Job: Facing Our Challenges and Doubt

• ‘Answers’ Without Answers about Suffering (Job 40:1-5)  sermon video  / Sermon Notes
• What We Learn in the Struggle (Job 32-37)  sermon video  /  Sermon Notes
• Facing trials with ‘helpers’ who don’t help (Job 2:11-31:40)  sermon video  /  Sermon Notes
• The Mystery of the Book of Job (Job 1)  sermon video  /  Sermon Notes

September 2020 — Better Together: Why Church, and How to Make it Better

• The Most Powerful Force (1 Jn 3:11-24)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• Being Pulled in Different Directions (1 Jn 2:15-3:3)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• Two Marks of Christ-Followers (1 Jn 2:1-11)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• The Foundation of Fellowship (1 Jn 1:1-10)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes

August 2020 — Spiritual Formation During a Pandemic

• Transferring Faith to Next Generation (Isaiah 39)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• The Shift: Being a River Instead of the Dead Sea (2 Tim 2:2)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• Worshiping in Quaranteams (Heb 10:19-25)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• The Heart of Spiritual Formation (Matt 16:24-26)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes

June / July 2020 — Rebuilding Your Life: Principles from Nehemiah

• Principle 8, part2: Living with Wisdom (Prov 4:1-9)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• Principle 8: The Superpower Nehemiah Had That We All Need Today (Neh 6:1-14)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon Notes
• Principle 7: Remember that it’s not about you (Neh 5:1-19)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• Principle 6: Plan on playing both offense and defense (Neh 4:15-23)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• Principle 5: Be ready to face critics and resistance (Neh 4:1-14)  Sermon video  /  Sermon notes
• Principle 4: Get the garbage out (Neh 3:1-32)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• Principle 3: Survey the damage (Neh 2:11-20)  Sermon video  /  Sermon notes
• Principle 2: Ask for what you need (Neh 2:1-10)  Sermon video  /  Sermon notes
• Principle 1: Face what’s broken (Neh 1:1-11)  Sermon video  /  Sermon notes

March / April 2020 — Jesus’ Teaching in the Sermon on the Mount

• God’s Wisdom Works (Mt 7:24-27)  Sermon video  /  Sermon notes
• “What Shall I Do With This Jesus?” (Mt 27:11)  Sermon Video  /  Sermon notes
• Helpers Who Don’t Really Help (Mt 7:15-23)  Sermon video  /  Sermon notes
• The Incredible Power of Prayer (Mt 7:7-12)  Sermon video  /  Sermon Notes
• Overcoming Judgmental Attitudes (Mt 7:1-6)  Sermon video  /  Sermon notes

 

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