Category: Worship Service

Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Ephesians 2 Theme of Ephesians: God is redeeming His corrupted creation through Christ, beginning with the church, so that we might rejoice in Him forever Notes: We are alive and exalted in Christ, 2:1-10 We are reconciled to God and unified with other believers in Christ, 2:11-18 We are now one …

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–Ephesians Week 1 of 7– Theme of Ephesians: God is redeeming/reclaiming His corrupted creation through Christ, beginning with the church, so that we might rejoice in Him forever. Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Ephesians Overview: Chapters 1-3 – our new identity in Christ Chapters 4-6 – how we live out our new identity in our new …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Theme: I Love My Church Ministry Thesis: You need your local church because it’s how God protects and grows our faith. Notes: Read Hebrews with 3 distinct groups in mind: The Uncommitted – those who have heard the gospel, but not yet converted The Wavering – those who have …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Acts 20:33-35 Theme: Notes: Covetous and Contentment are not money issues per se–they are heart issues. Believers find their identities rooted in Jesus Christ. What you look to to give you security and satisfaction is what you will worship. Colossians 3:5, “Covetousness, which is idolatry” Sin isn’t always desiring that which …

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Preacher: Cliff Swanson Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Theme: What We Can Learn From The Wise Men Text: Wise men likely heard the prophecy regarding the star and the birth of the Messiah from Daniel during the Babylonian captivity.   Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Acts 20:17-24 Theme: 5 Ways A Leader Can Love the Church Well: The Leader’s Motives Notes: Four Choices That Motivate Good Leaders Ultimate, eternal joy over temporal happiness Faithfulness over human success “Ministry is not measured in months, it is measured in decades.” Psalm 1 Faithful Christian service is a marathon, …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Acts 20:17-24 Theme: The Leader’s Motives: Good leaders choose ultimate, eternal joy over happiness. Notes: “…we settle for a second human best when God and grace offers us so much more.” –Paul Tripp, Dangerous Calling Does the joy of Christ permeate my life in such a way that others would want …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text: Titus 2:11-15 Theme: Thanksgiving Notes: Titus written about 20 years after events in Acts 20. The New Testament doesn’t glamorize the early churches–they are given to us warts and all. Epimenides, a Cretan poet: “Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, and lazy gluttons”. Thanksgiving is a right attitude outflow of a …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text:  Acts 20:17-38 Theme: The Leader’s Message Notes: Last week: The Leader’s Manner–consistent character & Christ-like humility The Leader’s Message We teach all of God’s word The leader’s message ought to be Scripture’s message “the whole counsel of God” declaring God’s message with God’s intent Repentance is both a command and a …

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Preacher: Jeremy Herbert Text:  Acts 20:17-38 Theme:  Five ways  a leader can love the church well Notes: The Leader’s Manner We Lead with consistent character. (v17-18) We lead with Christ-like humility. (v19-21) The Leader’s Message The Leader’s Motives The Leader’s Mentoring The Leader’s Means