A World of Sorrow | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 13
One of the most striking features of the book of Psalms, for careful readers, is how realistic they are. Psalm 13 doesn’t shy away from full acknowledgement of the tragedy of human pain and sorrow. But how do God’s people keep from being consumed by it?

Sermon Points:

  • Own the Sadness (vs. 1-2)
  • Establish the Truth (vs. 3-4)
  • Start the Healing (vs. 5-6)

A World of Wonder | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 19
Psalm 19 is a pretty famous Psalm because it celebrates the universal joy of finding wonder in our daily lives. But we often miss the point, so David leads us not only to find true joy in God’s word, but in the Living Word, the One the Psalm points us to… Jesus.

Sermon Points:

  • The Emotion of Wonder
  • The Limitations of Wonder
  • The Focus of Wonder

The Lord’s Summer: A Covenant Celebration | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Luke 22:14-22

Covenant: How God Relates To Us
In the top five really important Bible topics and vocabulary words to be familiar with, “covenant” is near the top of the list. In addition to being the framework through which the whole Bible is structured, it also describes the nature of what it means to have to a relationship with God. This winter, we’ll look at the covenants through the lens of the everyday practices of Christians throughout the ages.
Meets in the sanctuary January 5th – 26th at 9:45am. Taught by Les Newsom.

The Doctrine of the Two Ways | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Psalm 1
Psalm 1 and 2 have been called the opening pillars of entrance into the world of the Psalms. Psalm 1 is the powerfully clarifying contrast between two ways of living life: a life of blessing OR the life of a scoffer. It begs us to look for THE Blessed One to come.

Sermon Points:

  • The Blessed and the Scoffer
  • The Tree and the Chaff

 

Baptism: A Covenant Initiation | Les Newsom

Scripture Reference: Colossians 2:8-15

Covenant: How God Relates To Us
In the top five really important Bible topics and vocabulary words to be familiar with, “covenant” is near the top of the list. In addition to being the framework through which the whole Bible is structured, it also describes the nature of what it means to have to a relationship with God. This winter, we’ll look at the covenants through the lens of the everyday practices of Christians throughout the ages.
Meets in the sanctuary January 5th – 26th at 9:45am. Taught by Les Newsom.