The Word of God
John 1:1-18 The Nature of the Word (John 1:1-5) The Purpose of the Word (John 1:9-13) The Coming of the Word (John 1:14-18)
Communion Service
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
When Spiritual Leaders Let Us Down
Numbers 20:1-13 Spiritual leaders will disappoint us. We are all held accountable by God. God will show Himself holy anyway. The sinfulness of our heroes confirms that only a holy God can help us with our essential needs.
Love in Deed
1 John 3:11-18 The foundation of our love for others is Christ’s love for us. 3 Characteristics of Christ-like love: Love is sacrificial (1 John 3:16) Love is selfless (1 John 3:17) Love is sincere (1 John 3:18)
Does Anyone Speak Truth Anymore?
Psalm 12:1-8 People abuse language (Psalm 12:1-4). They lie. They manipulate. They boast. God’s words are pure and trustworthy (Psalm 12:5-8). He speaks. He intervenes. He preserves.
My Help Comes From The Lord
Psalm 121:1-8 The Lord is your Helper The Lord is your Keeper The Lord is your Protector
The Relief of Forgiveness
Psalm 32:1-11 A guilty conscience takes a toll (Psalm 32:3-4). God will forgive us when we acknowledge and confess our sin (Psalm 32:5). When there is no confession, the waters pile up behind the dam, creating immense pressures on the wall, but as soon as the floodgate is opened, the waters subside and the pressures diminish. Peter Cragie, Word Biblical Commentary: Psalms 1-50 (Columbia: Word Inc., 1983), 267. God is the way out of the problem (Psalm 32:6-7). Surrender is…
The Sufficiency of Scripture
Psalm 19:1-14 The Revelation of God’s Word God’s Word Is Perfect, Restoring the Soul God’s Word Is Trustworthy, Conveying Wisdom God’s Word Is Right, Producing Joy God’s Word Is Pure, Enlightening the Eyes God’s Word Is Clean, Enduring Forever God’s Word Is True, Altogether Righteous The Result of God’s Word We desire it We are warned by it We are blessed by it
A Plea for Revival
Psalm 80:1-19 How to pray for a warped society Appeal to God’s sovereignty (Psalm 80:1-3) Appeal from brokenness (Psalm 80:4-7) Appeal for God’s personal intervention (Psalm 80:8-19)
Trust the Shepherd
Psalm 23