God's Good Purposes & Gracious Provision1) – vv13-17 2) – vv18-22 3) – John 3:16-18 -What parallels do you see between God's provision for Naomi, Israel, and the world?-What is God's grand plan for history? Will anything thwart him from accomplishing his purposes?-Christian, what is God's ultimate plan for you? What all might God use to accomplish …

The Love and Sacrifice of Redemption – Ruth 4:1-12- vv1-2 - vv3-4 - vv5-6 - vv7-10 - vv11-12Application: -What qualities does Boaz demonstrate in this passage?-Why did the closest relative choose not to redeem the land and Ruth? How does Boaz demonstrate selfishness in volunteering to redeem?-Christian, how does this passage point us to what Christ…

Our focus in this sermon is Peter's brief, but comprehensivedoxology written to believers who were suffering because of theirfaith. While his letter contains many instructive expressions ofencouragement, his majestic words of praise in these three versesremind them of the broad scope of God's saving work in their lives,truths we too need to keep in…

"The Incarnation – Why Jesus Came Among Us"Selected Portions of Hebrews, Chapters 1 and 2August 11, 2024 ​The opening verses of Hebrews affirm that while God had previously spoken to His people in many portions and ways, in these last days He has spoken through His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. The writer goes to great length in describing who Jesus …

God Working Through Bold and Risk-Taking Faith- Ruth 3-How has Naomi changed since chapter 1? -What risks did Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz take? What motivated them to take these risks?-What risks are you willing to take for the sake of the gospel? How can you grow bolder in your faith?Other passages to consider: Lev 25:25-55; Deut 25:5-10; Ruth 1:9,16-17…

Sermon – Ruth 2 – God's Generous Kindness -How did Boaz go above and beyond the law of Moses in showing generous kindness to Ruth?-How do you see God's hand in providing for Ruth and Naomi? Do you think Naomi is beginning to recognize God's provision? Why or why not?-What pictures of the Gospel are present in chapter 2 of Ruth? In what ways does Go…

Ruth 1:6-22 – God's Faithfulness in Suffering -How do we see God's kindness and mercy displayed in this scene?-What truths about God does Naomi get right in this passage? Where is her thinking about God incorrect?-How does God promise to be faithful to his people in their suffering?Other passages to consider: Gen 12:1-3; Ex 15:23-24; Dt 7; 25:5-10;…

By Jathan Newton

Four Pictures of Salvation:By Jathan Newton

By David May

Secure in Christ – Romans 5:6-11Two reasons we know we are secure in Christ…1) – vv6-8 2) – vv9-11 -How did your relationship to God change at your conversion? How does this change give you security?-When are you tempted to doubt your salvation? What truths do you need to remember in those moments?-Why is it important for believers to have assuranc…

By Keith McFaul

Psalm 3 – Our Shield and Defender1) -vv1-2 2) -vv3-4 3) -vv5-6 4) -vv7-8 -What circumstances often tempt you to fear? How can you remember to focus on the Lord when faced with trouble?-What truths about God are especially helpful for you to remember when you go through trials?-How is God glorified his people display joy, peace, and trust during dif…

Call to Worship – Psalm 63:1-4Scripture Reading – Hebrews 10:19-39Sermon – Keep Hearing and Believing the Gospel – 1 Peter 5:12-14 1) Declaring the true grace of God 2) Standing firm in the true grace of God -What is the grace of God that Peter has declared to his readers?-Why do Christians need to hear the Gospel again and again?-What does it look…

Christ's Care for His Sheep – Psalm 231) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – vv1-32) The ___________________________ of our Good Shepherd – v4 3) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – v54) The _________________ of our Good Shepherd – v6 -Why is sheep/shepherd a fitting metaphor for our relationship with God? How did you come into th…

One Ambition Philippians 3:10-11By Brian Payen

God Will Make All Things Right1 Peter 5:10-11By Jathan Newton

The Battle for Your Faith – 1 Peter 5:8-111) Wake-up Call – v8a2) Dangerous Enemy – v8b3) Clear Command – v94) Empowering Promise – v105) Confident Praise – v11 -Why does Peter call Christians to be alert to the reality of Satan? What might it look like to not be aware and alert to the spiritual battle that we are in? -What are Satan's common attac…

Call to worship - Psalm 16:5-11Scripture Reading - Romans 8:18-39Sermon - Rejoicing in Hope in the Midst of Suffering - 1 Peter 1:3-7 - Chaplain Justin Cass with Good News Global-How does having hope give us an opportunity to point others to Jesus (see Eph 2:14; 1 Th 4:12; 1 Pt 3:15)-Do you tend to grow closer to God in times of difficulty? Why?-Wh…

1 Peter 5:5b-7 – The Vital Importance of HumilityTwo Commands to Humble Ourselves:Scope Reason Expression -How does pride manifest itself in our relationships? What would it look like to instead practice humility in those situations?-How do we demonstrate pride in relation to our circumstances? What are some ways we are proud without realizing it?-…

Sermon – 1 Peter 5:1-5 – How God Cares for His People in a Fallen World1) Reminder – v1 2) Responsibility – vv2-3 3) Reward – v4 4) Response – v5 -How does God use the local church (and elders), to help us follow Christ in a fallen world? What does being compared to a sheep remind us about our need?-Why do we find it hard to accept that we need she…

1 Peter 4:12-19 – Suffering for the Name of Christ1) The __________ of Christian Suffering – v122) The __________ of Christian Suffering – vv13-163) The __________ of Christian Suffering – vv12b, 17-184) The __________ to Christian Suffering – v19 -Why is it important for us to not sugarcoat the fact that Christians will face suffering?-How does th…

-What claim does Jesus make in this passage? What evidence is there to back up his claim? Can anyone else make such a claim (and back it up)?-What does it mean to believe in Jesus? What truths about Jesus do you need to believe? How is that belief demonstrated?-Do you have a living relationship with Christ? If you do, what promises does Jesus give …

By Jathan Newton

Prepared to Suffer – 1 Peter 4:1-6Be resolved to ________ rather than _____. (Choosing ________ to God, though it leads to ________)Our example (v1a) – Our new motivation (v2) – no longer ____________, but the ____________ Our testimony (v3) – Unbelievers' response (v4) – Our confident hope (vv5-6) – Certainty of future ___________ and ____________…

By Tony de la Riva

Suffering Now, but Glory is Coming! – 1 Peter 3:18-221) The Trail Christ Blazed (vv18-20,22) = à à _______ 2) The Picture God Gives (v21) = Baptism reminds us that through our , we too are headed for !-Jesus has defeated death and the spiritual forces of evil. How does knowing this help Christians to face unjust suffering?-What truths can you hold …

By Jathan Newton

1) Power for Christ-like Living 2) Qualities of Christ-like Living 3) Encouragement for Christ-like Living Other passages to consider: Ps 34; Mt 5:38-46; Jn 17:20-26; Acts 4:32; Gal 5:16-26; Phil 2:12-13; 1 Pt 1:3-12.By Jathan Newton

Loving Your Wife to the Glory of God - 1 Peter 3:7By Jathan Newton

Sermon – 1 Peter 3:1-6 – The Beauty of a Submissive Wife1) Features of submission – vv2,4 2) Power of submission – vv1-2 3) Value of submission – v4 4) Strength for submission – vv5-6 -How can a woman acquire the sort of genuine beauty that lasts and grows throughout life?-What challenges face women with unbelieving husbands? How should they respon…

Call to Worship – Psalm 100Scripture Reading – John 10:7-18Sermon – What a Savior! – 1 Peter 2:24-25 -How does Peter describe Christ's sacrifice? How does this provide salvation for His people?-What kind of change does Christ bring to those whom He saves? How will this be seen in their lives?-How does this passage point to our union with Christ?-Wh…

Glorifying God Through Unjust Suffering - 1 Peter 2:18-23 Our Calling - ____________________________ - vv18,21 Our Blessing - ____________________________ - vv19-20 Our Example - ____________________________ - vv21-23 -Why does following Christ often lead to suffering?-What are we tempted to do when we are mistreated? What does this text tell us to…

Submit to Governing Authorities - 1 Peter 2:13-171) Extent of Submission – vv13-142) Reason for Submission – vv13,153) Attitude of Submission – v164) Outworking of Submission – v17 -In what ways do you find it hardest to submit to the authorities? How does this passage help you?-Are there areas of government or laws that you, as a Christian, should…

Sermon – Godly Living to the Glory of God - 1 Peter 2:11-12Who we are: What we are called to do (by God's enabling): Why: Why does Peter ground his call to godly living in the believers' identity in Christ? How does their identity remind them of God's grace to them?How does this passage teach that Christians should not isolate themselves from unbel…

The Supreme Value of Knowing Christ - Philippians 3:7-11By Jathan Newton

Prince of Peace- Isaiah 9:1-7 -How does Jesus Christ secure peace? How do we experience that peace?-Where does the world look for peace? Why must peace be found in Christ alone?-In what ways has Jesus already brought peace? What aspects of peace are still to come in the future?-What difference should Christ being the Prince of Peace have on your li…

Call to Worship – Matthew 2:1-2Scripture Reading – Psalm 103Sermon – Isaiah 9:6 – Everlasting FatherAspects of the fatherly care of King Jesus for his people:1) Jesus fathered (brought about) our ____________________. 2) Jesus compassionately ______________________________. 3) Jesus will ____________________________. -Why is Jesus called the "secon…

Call to Worship – Luke 1:68-75Scripture Reading – Hebrews 2:5-18Sermon – Isaiah 9:6 – Mighty God -How is Jesus uniquely qualified to save his people from their sins?-From what enemies do we need to be delivered? How has Jesus done that and how will he deliver in the future?-How could remembering that Jesus is mighty to save encourage you in your Ch…

Wonderful Counselor - Isaiah 9:6Jesus is the wonder-working Counselor whose Spirit and word can transform us!By Jathan Newton

What Should We Do As Society Unravels? Psalm 11Notes:David's situation - ____________________ David's advisors – "____________________" David's decision - _____________________ • As you see the foundations of society being destroyed, how are you tempted to respond? • How is a confident trust in the Lord lived out in our fallen world? What can we do…

Our Identity:1) New of God of Christ 2) New of God of Christ Our Purpose:1) God's glory with our lips 2) God's glory with our lives -How would you explain the identity and purpose of the church to a new Christian?-How will Peter's explanation of the church shape and influence your view of the church and your participation in it?-How can you help AG…

Christ the Cornerstone- 1 Peter 2:4-8Notes:________________1) ____________________________________________ of Jesus2) ____________________________________________ of Jesus3) ________________________________________ through Jesus4) __________________________________________ over Jesus • What is God doing through Christ? What do we learn about the pr…

Crave God's World – 1 Peter 2:1-3Command –1st Reason –Illustration –2nd Reason – -Would your spending time with the Lord in his word be described as craving? Why or why not?-How might reflecting on your past experiences of "tasting God's goodness" encourage you to read his word more regularly and more expectantly?-Do you need to change your Bible i…

Sermon – Saved to Love – 1 Peter 1:22-25Love one another earnestly because…1) You are for the Lord to live a life . · Salvation is restoring the of God. · Salvation has placed us in the of God. 2) You have been with an .The new birth means we…· have undeserved love.· are to love. -What should Christians be known for? How would that bring glory to G…

"The Outcome of the Lord's Dealings"James 5:7-11Pastor Tom Madon, Living Word ChurchA question commonly discussed among believers is how God dealswith us as His children. Thankfully, God's Word often addressesthis issue, providing both instruction and encouragement.The Epistle of James encourages his readers to patiently endurewhatever sufferings G…

Saved to be Set Apart - 1 Peter 1:14-21Gospel-bases reasons for holy living:By Jathan Newton

1) What we hope in _ . Hope = certain expectation of a future event Hoping in = where we look to give us what we need2) To live as God's people in our conduct, we need to set our hope fully on .3) Setting your hope fully on God requires .4) To set our hope on God, we need to be…. • clear-sighted about . • not drunk on the .-Think of an area of your…

We are truly blessed! – 1 Peter 1:10-12By God's grace, we…1) live in a blessed ______________ - vv10-12a! a. A time of ______________ - vv10-11. b. A time of many _______________________ - v12a. 2) experience a blessed ________________ - v12b! -How do the OT and NT fit together? How does this help us know how to read and apply the OT?-What blessing…

Sermon – Joy in the Midst of Grief & SufferingBasis of joy - He gives us in Christ – v6a.Results of suffering:1) Suffering brings - v6b.2) Suffering leads to - v7.3) Suffering draws us - vv8-9. -Where is your joy? Where are you tempted to place it other than in the gospel? What impact does it have on your life when you seek joy in something more th…