SERMON NOTES — May 4, 2025Series: Ephesians: Riches in Christ Text: Ephesians 1:1-2Topic: A Conversation StarterGod’s IM: I am the One who has started this conversation, so listen well to the grace and peace I am bringing to you.Notes:How is your soul?1. The instrument (1:1a)2. The individuals (1:1b)3. The initiator (1:2)IMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. You are who you are this morning by the will of God. Regardless of the circumstances you find yourself in, God has you there for a reason and purpose. Your identity is bound up in the Lord your God. 2. You are a saint. You are faithful. So start speaking rightly to yourself. It is what God has declared about you. Now live out who you are in Christ. 3. What you think about God is the most important thing about you. He does not judge you on your merits, but on the work of Christ on the cross. Receive today his grace and peace for your life. Come to the Lord’s table this morning, knowing your sins are forgiven and you have peace with God.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – April 27, 2025Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 12:8-14Topic: The End of the MatterAttribute: Praise Christ as the Giver of Abundant LifeGOD’S IM: “Listen to the Preacher! Everything is meaningless without Me, but if you fear, love, and obey Me, everything matters for all eternity!”Notes: The T__________(vs. 8)Ecclesiastes 1:2The H__________ (vs. 9-12)The P__________ (vs. 13-14)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Ecclesiastes reveals God’s heart for us.Ecclesiastes is God’s Word for us. Receive it as such. Listen to God speaking to you in it, and feel His heart for you!John 10:272) Ecclesiastes gives us a new and better view of this life and world. The Fear of the Lord helps us begin to see everything correctly, then things fall into their proper order and can be seen with an eternal perspective, and we are freed to live the eternal, abundant life God designed and saved us to enjoy.3) Ecclesiastes anticipates the Gospel!The Preacher is pleading with us to fear the Lord, put our faith in Christ, and walk by faith through this life and world! Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES — April 20, 2025Series: Easter 2025Text: 1 Corinthians 15Topic: The Resurrection MattersAttribute: Praise Christ as the One who Defeated DeathGOD’S IM: “The bodily resurrection of Jesus is an undeniable historical fact that guarantees all those who believe in it a present spiritual resurrection and a future physical resurrection of their own! So, continue steadfastly believing in it and sharing it with others!”Notes: H_____________ Fact (vs. 1-11)P____________ Spiritual Reality (12-19)F____________ Physical Reality (20-57)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Believe and Trust in Jesus as your Risen Savior!Repent from your sins, trust in Jesus’ death and resurrection for your salvation, and experience the blessings of a resurrected life in Christ!2) Continue Steadfastly in Your Faith and Hope of the Resurrection!“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” - 1 Corinthians 15:583) Jesus’ resurrection changes everything, now and forever! Believe it, rest in it, hope in it, and live steadfastly in it!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES — April 13, 2025Series: Easter Text: Matthew 21:1-17Topic: Who Is This?God’s IM: When answering Who is this? do not miss the clues that I give you from My Word.Notes:1. Don’t miss the donkey Zechariah 9:9-102. Don’t miss the cleanup Isaiah 56:6-83. Don’t miss the wonder Isaiah 35:4-64. Don’t miss the children Psalm 8:1-2IMPLICATION FOR LIFE RESPONSE1. Don’t miss the donkey. So here is the concluding declaration and invitation: Jesus came the first time, and he is coming again, as the king over all kings. King of Israel, king of all the nations, king of nature and the universe. Until he comes again, there is a day of amnesty and forgiveness and patience. He still rides a donkey and not yet a white war-horse with a rod of iron. He is ready to save all who receive him as Savior and Treasure and King. Come to him. Know him. Receive him. Live your life in allegiance to him.2. Don’t miss the cleanup. We can set up idols in our hearts and think that we are sufficient for what we are facing. Our Savior invites us into his house of prayer where we can cast all of our anxieties on him because he cares for us. And we can confess our sins knowing that he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.3. Don’t miss the wonder. We are invited by our Savior to call on the elders who will come and anoint the sick so that the prayer of faith will heal the sick. Yes, we are waiting for the day when we will be made whole but until then we can entreat the Great Physician for his healing touch. Also, let us not miss the many wonders that God is doing in our lives on a regular basis. Do not miss them. 4. Don’t miss the children. We are meant to come as little children to enter the kingdom of God. And as we enter our King puts a song in our hearts. So let our voices be lifted up in praise every day and hail King Jesus, the Lord of heaven and earth. Let praise be continually on our lips.Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – April 6, 2025Text: Psalms 104Topic: God’s Glory in His CreationAttribute: God’s Redemptive Actions GOD’S IM: “I AM and ever will be your Creator and Savior. Creation was given for your pleasure, to serve and sustain you in your time on earth, but should always remind you of my greatness and goodness to you. ”Notes: Day 1 & 2 of Creation (vs. 1-4)John 8:12Day 3 of Creation (vs. 5-13)John 7:37-40Day 3 of Creation (vs. 14-18)Day 4 of Creation (vs. 19-24)Romans 1:19-23Day 5 of Creation (vs. 25-26)Giver of Food (vs. 27-30)Genesis 3:19IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Take in the sights and sounds around you!2) Take a trip!3) Today is the day of salvationJohn 8:12Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

SERMON NOTES – March 30, 2025Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 11:7-12:7Topic: Learning to LiveAttribute: Praise Christ as Creator and Giver of LifeGOD’S IM: “Life, at every stage, is meant to be a joy and blessing, but that only truly happens when you remember and live in light of your Creator!”Notes: Find J_______ in Life (11:7-10)Ecclesiastes 2:24-25Ecclesiastes 3:12-13Ecclesiastes 3:22Ecclesiastes 5:18-20Ecclesiastes 8:15Ecclesiastes 9:7-10Psalm 118:24R____________ your Creator (12:1-7)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Remember your Creator!Now is the time to think about, and do something about, the fact that you will die and face God's judgment! Confess and repent of your sins and unrighteousness; throw yourself on Jesus, trusting His work for you, your salvation, and your standing before God; and begin to live the life your Creator designed and intends you to live!2) Find joy in life!God calls all of us, regardless of our age, stage of life, and physical abilities, to live and enjoy the life He has given us for His glory, honor, and praise!Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – March 23, 2025Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6Topic: Wisdom Works BoldlyAttribute: Praise Christ as the Sovereign OneGOD’S IM: “The life of wisdom is not paralyzed by fear or just holding on, hoping, and waiting for the end. It is one of action, risk, and faith!”Notes: Call to A___________ (vs. 1-2)Luke 6:38Warning against I_____________ (vs. 3-4)Ecclesiastes 9:11The U____________ (vs. 5-6)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) God’s works are often unknowable, but they are good!Allow the unknowns and mysteries of this life to drive you to greater love and trust in Jesus, His Gospel, and His reign over your life! 2) Walk by faith and work hard!Trust the Lord, and get to work; take action; take risks; invest (physically, financially, and in prayer) in eternity; live boldly and creatively! Or as the Preacher said, "Cast your bread upon the waters; give your portion to seven, or even to eight; in the morning sow your seed; and at evening do not withhold your hand!"John 4:35-38Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License

We will be streaming our service live this week. SERMON NOTES – March 16, 2025Series: Ecclesiastes: Finding Eternal Meaning in a Seemingly Meaningless WorldText: Ecclesiastes 10:12-20Topic: Words of Wisdom Attribute: Praise Christ as the Only Wise KingGOD’S IM: “I have great blessings in store for the wise and great curses for fools, but even the fool who serves King Jesus will be counted wise!” Notes: James 3:2 and 5-6Proverbs 18:21a and 13:3Matthew 12:33-37Foolish T___________ (vs. 12-15)Ecclesiastes 10:2Contrasting O_____________ (vs. 16-17)1 Kings 3:7Practical T_______ (vs. 18-20)IMPLICATIONS FOR LIFE:1) Happy are you when your king is the son of the nobility!It doesn’t matter how foolish and sinful you have been, or are currently, it all can and will be undone by Jesus’ wisdom and work!2) Speak wisely.Fight to make all your words pleasing and acceptable to your King, Redeemer, and Savior.3) Live wisely.“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” - Ephesians 5:15-17Music and word rights reserved. CCLI License