SERMON NOTES

Ps.48:9 – AMP – We have thought of Your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of Your temple. Jeremiah 31:3 The Lord appeared to...

Luke 24:44-48 (ASV) 44 And he said unto them, These are my words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must...

Luke 24:18 Then the one whose name was Cleopas answered and said to Him, “Are You the only stranger in Jerusalem, and have You not known...

Matthew 21:1-11 (ESV) 1 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,...

Acts 10:44-46 (NKJV) 44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45 And those of...

Acts 10:1-5 (ESV) 1 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion of what was known as the Italian Cohort, 2 a devout man who...

Introduction: Today’s message is entitle *He Is There* I challenged you to turn on your hearts, and your ears and your brains, lets dig...

Introduction: We ended in Phil 1:12 where Paul said “what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel,” In other words...

Philippians 1:12-14 (ESV) 12 I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, 13 so that...

Introduction: • David returned the Ark and blessed the people. • He spare No Expense to honor the Lord • But this was a long road...

Hosea 6:1-3 (ESV) 1 “Come, let us return to the LORD; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us...

Offering Thought: (1) The Lord is our stability. Isaiah 33:5-6 (ESV) 5 The LORD is exalted, for he dwells on high; he will fill Zion with...

Philippians 4:1-7 (ESV) 1 Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved. 2 I...

A final goodbye to 2023 and hello 2024. Aim small, miss small. One thing I notice for sure year by year. It becomes easier to decipher what...

Luke 2:8-15 (NKJV) 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And...

Ephesians 2:1-10 (ESV) 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world,...

1 Timothy 2:1-4 (NKJV) 1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all...

Ezekiel 47:1-12 (ESV) 1 Then he brought me back to the door of the temple, and behold, water was issuing from below the threshold of the...

Ezekiel 47:1-12 (ESV) 1 Then he brought me back to the door of the temple, and behold, water was issuing from below the threshold of the...

Psalms 118:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 2 Let Israel now say, “His mercy...

  1 Corinthians 12:12-26 (NKJV) 12 For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are...

1 Corinthians 12:12-14 (NKJV) 12 For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one...

The current war in Israel has many, including myself, thinking about the imminent return of Christ. “Since the church is given the hope...

Philippians 2:19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. 20 For...

1 Peter 5:6-7 (NKJV) 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care...

2 Corinthians 1:20 (ESV) For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for...

Some necessary steps to a victorious life: Ask for forgiveness from and receive Jesus into your heart. Be water baptized publicly declaring...

Heb 4:1 Therefore, since a promise remains……. of entering His rest, For the last two weeks we have dug into the rest of God....

Hebrews 10:19-25 (NKJV Strong’s) 19 Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and...

Luke 10:1-4 (NIV) 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he...

2 Samuel 7:18-22 (NKJV) 18 Then King David went in and sat before the LORD; and he said: “Who am I, O Lord GOD? And what is my house,...

Exodus 24:15-18 (ESV) 15 Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the mountain. 16 The glory of the LORD dwelt on Mount...

John 14:12-14 (NKJV) 12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than...

PS 106:13 They soon forgot His works; They did not wait for His counsel 14 but lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, And tested God in the...

Romans 8:18-28 (ESV) 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be...

LOVE IT LESS Introduction: “The trouble is we are trying to get from our efforts what we never put into them.”Ravenhill Wanting...

1 Timothy 4:1-11 (ESV) 1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to...

Zephaniah 2:1-3 (ESV) 1 Gather together, yes, gather, O shameless nation, 2 before the decree takes effect —before the day passes away...

Introduction: The Heart of the Father is for us His people. The Bible tells us all we need to know about our Heavenly Father. We should all...

1 John 2:27 But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his...

Acts 2:1-4 (NKJV) 1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound...

Matthew 21:21-22 (NKJV) 21 So Jesus answered and said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not...

Today we honor our women and mothers. 1. In the image of God. Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he...

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope....

Acts 2:17-18 (NKJV) 17 ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons...

Luke 15:11-14 Then He said: “A certain man had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the...

Matthew 28:19-20 (ESV) 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of...

Luke 19:28-40 (ESV) 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and...

Joel 2:17-19 (ESV) 17 Between the vestibule (porch) and the altar let the priests, the ministers of the LORD, weep and say, “Spare your...

Isaiah 64:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your presence— 2...

Main Text: Ephesians 3:16-19 (NKJV) 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through...

Ezra 9:8-9 (NKJV) 8 And now for a little while grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us...

Hosea 6:1-3 (NKJV) 1 Come, and let us return to the LORD; For He has torn, but He will heal us; He has stricken, but He will bind us up. 2...

Isaiah 43:18-21 (NKJV) 18 “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it...

Isaiah 55:6-13 (ESV) 6 “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near; 7 let the wicked forsake his way, and the...

Introduction: Today we are In the Book of Isaiah There are both practical intention for the people of Israel and a prophetic one for the...

Introduction: Today is Tithe Commitment Sunday. Our tithes and offerings will be brought a the end of the message today. 2022 I taught on...

Matthew 4:17-22 (ESV) 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 18 While walking...

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, Learning to trust in the Lord. Leaning on His ever lasting arms. Has He ever given you...

Making Space For Increase Isa 9:7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, Isa 54:2 Enlarge the place of your...

Introduction: 2021 – Falling in love with Jesus. 2022 – Filling the house with Jesus. 2023 – Making space for Jesus. What...

The House of Bread Matt.2:4-6 – And gathering together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the...

The Light of the World:  The wonder of the Advent season. 4 weeks emphasizing hope, love, joy and peace. It is a preparation time to...

  Luke 1:30-45 (ESV) 30 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And behold, you...

Introduction:  1. His Glory  2. What is stopping you from accessing it?  3. How can we access and experience the weight of God’s...

  Introduction: Thanksgiving is upon us, already. The importance of having a thankful heart. When we were in Shanghai we started the...

1. You are a special treasure. Deuteronomy 7:6 (NKJV) “For you are a holy people to the LORD your God; the LORD your God has chosen you...

Zechariah 13:7-9 (NKJV) 7 “Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, Against the Man who is My Companion,” Says the LORD of hosts. “Strike...

Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not...

  1. God has placed eternity in the heart of man. Ecclesiastes 3:11 He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put...

A thief in the night 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (ESV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything...

Luke 12:34 (NKJV) For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:22-34 (NKJV) 22 Then He said to His disciples,...

Endure to the end. Matthew 24:12-28 (NKJV) 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But he who endures...

1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the...

Introduction: The earth has been in groaning for the sons of God to be revealed and the Second coming is the event when this will take...

Introduction:  It was never our faith that enabled us to believe in Jesus as Savior or to receive any of the blessing of Christ in our...

Malachi 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in this,” says the Lord of...

Introduction: Hebrews 12:1-5 (ESV) 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every...

Introduction:  Let’s us dive back into the topics faith for the 3rd week.  Some of the main points from the last two sermons.  Faith...

Introduction: The day the stones began to fly. The first stone hits, the second stone strikes, the third stone finds it’s target,...

  Introduction: Devotions Story: I told you the story of one time I was leading devotion for our Shanghai team… and one team member...

Title: What are friends for… Introduction: Friendship. What a powerful word.  To be called a friend.  What a powerful tool. When one...

This week will be break week from Women’s service, Groups, and Summer Camp. Offices will be closed Tuesday July 5th to reopen on...

*Announcement* Update for this week’s schedule. PLEASE READ! Refreshing Weekend is Friday – Sunday with Anna Donahue. We would like...

  Announcements: Refreshing Weekend with Anna Donahue this Fri. 7pm, Sat. 6pm, Sun. 10am Main: The Heart of the Father...

Announcements: Men’s Night Next weekend Refreshing Weekend with Anna Donahue Introduction: Having ears to hear. Mark 4:23-25 (ESV) 23 If...

Offering – The Good Life 1 Peter 3: 10 For the one who wants to love life and to see good days…. Everyone wants to live the...

The Counsel of the Holy Spirit  Introduction: We started last week with The Counsel of the Word.  The Word of God is sufficient to be the...

Introduction: Today’s message’s intention is to  again enlighten our hearts to the Love of God. The love of God is very personal...

Men’s Night April 27, 2022 – Next Generation The Next Generation  April 27, 2022 Follow Up: Pursuing Accountable...

  Introduction: God is One who is near.  He made Himself accessible intentionally.  2 Chronicles 15:2 The Lord is with you when you...

Sermon Palm Sunday 2022 Pastor James Weidner Announcements: Wednesday 7pm The Road To The Cross, with a couple surprises.  Friday 7pm The...

Announcements: Refreshing Weekend was awesome last week. The next one is with Anna Donahue end of June. We were able to sow $9,000 plus 120...

The miracle that broke the back of  the religious Opening Text: John 11:1-7 (NKJV) 1 Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the...

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Trust this news update finds you well. Scripture from my devotions this morning: 1 Chronicles 21:22-24 (ESV) 22 And David said to Ornan,...

Life Thought: Acts 24:16 This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. Striving to live...

Welcome to our new news blog. Come back regularly to be well informed! Next weekend we are getting ready to welcome Pastor Aaron Bagwell...