Scripture Reference: Psalm 3
David is afraid as his son Absalom has enacted a coup and is trying to hunt him down. As David prays, we see how he seeks the help of others and trusts the Lord, and thereby gives us a roadmap for our fears.
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Scripture Reference: Psalm 2
Psalm 1 and 2 have been called the opening pillars of entrance into the world of the Psalms . Psalm 2 is a overarching look at the central problem and solution of humanity. If we are going to dig deeply to understand our own lives before God, we must come face to face with both the gracious, sovereign, and just reign of King Jesus and our ultimately futile resistance to Him.
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:11, Leviticus 23:37-43, Matthew 6:16-18
The New Year typically brings renewed goals! The Scriptures give us numerous practices that help form us individually and communally into the likeness of Jesus. What would it look like for our practices around food this year to point us to what God is doing and shape us into the likeness of Jesus. Scripture points us to the practices of feasting and fasting.
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Scripture Reference: Revelation 19:1-9, 21:1-8, 22:14-21
Revelation gives us an astounding picture of what Christians are looking forward to at King Jesus return. John sees that Jesus return brings everlasting life and joy as He makes all things new! Could St. Augustine be right when he said, “In God’s home, there is an everlasting party?”
Sermon Points: Your future self says “Come” because…
Scripture Reference: Judges 14:1—15:20
The focal point of Samson’s feats are not his apparent moral failings but God’s awesome deliverance—note how often the Spirit of the Lord is mentioned. The true “sad” side of the story is that Israel does not want to be delivered. Thanks, but no thanks Samson.
Adult Sunday School (9:45am): Judges – God’s people are often prone to gospel amnesia—we forget how vile and disgusting our sin is, and at the same time how great and persistent God’s salvation is. Come find out how the Old Testament Book of Judges—in both gritty and glorious detail—provides a good remedy for amnesiacs like ourselves.