Woodmen Valley Chapel

The pursuit of material wealth does not deliver on the promises it makes but ultimately frustrates the one in search of it. Contrary to our world’s understanding, contentment in life is found in meaningful relationships with others and, through Christ, in relationship with God our creator who is the only one worthy of our ultimate pursuit. Ironically, through Christ, we can find joy in the temporary pleasures of this world when we receive them as good gifts coming from his hand. 1. An empty pursuit. Ecclesiates 5:10-12 2. A risky proposition. Ecclesiates 5:13-17 3. Life with others. Ecclesiates 4:7-12 4. Life with God. Ecclesiates 5:18-20 Songs: So Will I (100 Billion X) #7084123 by B Hastings, J Houston & M Fatkin 2017 © Hillsong Music Publishing Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. ? & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music Graves Into Gardens #7138219 by B Lake, C Brown, S Furtick & T Hammer 2019 Maverick City Pub

Every Sunday millions of people will stream into churches. They will do similar things in similar ways and from the outside appear uniform in their behaviors. In Ecclesiastes 5:1-7, the Preacher warns of the danger in approaching God flippantly and highlights the need for reverence and faith to saturate our practices. Thankfully, through Christ we can “with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Hebrews 4:16). 1. We should worship God carefully (v. 1) 2. We should speak to God humbly (vs. 2-3) 3. We should commit to God cautiously (vs. 4-5) 4. We should live our lives honestly (vs. 6-7) Songs: Here For You #5925649 by M Maher, M Redman, J Reeves & T Wanstall 2011 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Said And Done Music, Thankyou Music, Valley Of Songs Music, and Chrysalis One Songs Revelation Song #4447960 by J Riddle 2004 Gateway Create Publishing Holy Holy Holy #4729190 by L Wagley & R Herber 2006 Liz Wagley No Other Nam

When the toddler is sent to bed earlier than her older siblings she may well exclaim “It’s not fair!” Even from our youth, we have a sense of justice, a sense of the way things are supposed to be. As we grow older, we recognize that justice is not always served. The Preacher wrestles with this question, and while he hopes for justice in the end, he resigns himself to this fallen world and its need for a righteous judge. 1. This world is a brutal & callous place (Ecc. 3:16 & 4:1) 2. God will judge everbody (v. 17) 3. We should be ready (vs. 18-21) 4. Live confidently (v. 22) Songs: He Lives #7133098 by A Skinner, C McClarney & J Smith Capitol CMG Genesis, Tiny Hits, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Jesus Paid It All #4689508 by J T Grape, E M Hall & A Nifong 2006 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vi

There is a tedious and repetitive meaningless to the world in which we live; for all that we could look forward to is often mitigated by the curse of sin in this fallen world. We celebrate the birth of a child but acknowledge at some point that new life will itself come to an end. While we realize there is a time for everything, God has put eternity into our hearts so that we can recognize that something is not right. This recognition should drive us to God, who stands outside of time and holds all things together. 1. Acknowledge our reality (vs. 1-9) 2. Consider our response (vs. 10-13) 3. Take comfort in His control (vs. 14-15) Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music, Hickory Bill Doc, So Essential Tunes Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding & R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing No Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser & M Helser 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson & P Wickham 2017 Bethel Music Publishing

God has given us good gifts, but in our sin, we have made those gifts ends in and of themselves. We obtain what we desire, only to desire what we do not have. All of our pursuits, be it pleasure, wisdom or work will fall decidedly short apart from one finding their joy and contentment in God’s simple gifts. Our culture pursues a dream that will ultimately turn into a nightmare. We have opportunity to live differently and, through Christ, model what true contentment looks like. 1. Self-indulgence will not satisfy (vs. 1-11) 2. Wisdom cannot solve every problem (vs. 12-17) 3. Hard work is often wasted (vs. 18-23) 4. Slow down and enjoy the gifts God has given (vs. 24-26) Songs: The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson & L Mooring 2015 © Meaux Mercy, Bethel Music Publishing Christ Be Magnified #7139866 by C Carnes, C Asbury & E Hulse Capitol CMG Paragon, Writer's Roof Publishing Great Are You Lord #6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan & D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, I

This earth is not as it should be, “For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God” (Romans 8:20-21). The Preacher wrestles with this reality and its implications for our daily life. In the end, our only hope is to find our satisfaction and joy in the person and work of Jesus and look forward to the day when we are set free from the monotony of this life and the effects of sin. 1. We live on a treadmill (vs. 1-11) 2. We tell ourselves to "run faster" (vs. 12-18) 3. Through Christ, we cans step off (John 14:6) Songs: Good Grace #7122177 by J Houston 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing All Creatures Of Our God And King #3608102 by D Crowder, W H Draper, B Milligan & St. Francis of Assisi 2002 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music & Moon & Musky Music Forever [Bethel] #7001228 by C B Gifford, K Jobe, B Johnson, J Johns

Over the last 40 years, the ministry of Woodmen Valley Chapel has endured not because its people were wiser, more powerful or more noble than others, but because of the righteousness, sanctification, and redemption of God. Our history and our future rest not in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. This Easter, we again call on all who would hear, regardless of failures or resumes, to confess Christ as Lord by faith and enter into new life. 1. Recognize our failure (vs. 18-21) 2. Acknowledge our desires (vs. 22-25) 3. Admit our need (vs. 26-29) 4. Trust in Jesus (vs. 30-31) Songs: Because He Lives #5760581 by J Lloyd 2010 Jonathan C. Lloyd He Lives #7133098 by A Skinner, C McClarney & J Smith Capitol CMG Genesis, Tiny Hits, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin & P Wickham Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Song, Sing My Songs King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Hallelujah For The Cross #7107551 by

To die upon a Roman cross was the most brutal and humiliating death one could imagine. And yet, it was on a Roman cross that our Savior bled and died for us. Though folly to a fallen world, to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Today, the cross is seen everywhere. It adorns the tops of churches and people’s necks, but commonplace as it may be, it remains the enduring symbol of God’s magnificent love for us. Songs: I Love You Lord #25266 by L Klein 1978, 1980 House Of Mercy Music, Maranatha! Music Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal & P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing Here I Am To Worship #3266032 by T Hughes 2000 Thankyou Music His Mercy Is More #7065053 by M Boswell & M Papa 2016 © Love Your Enemies Publishing Amazing Grace #4755360 by E O Excell & J Newton

The apostle Paul is grateful for all God had done in the church of Corinth, as we too celebrate what God has done over 40 years of Woodmen. While the Corinthians were divided and quarreled among themselves, we rejoice that the ministry of Woodmen has never been about any one person or group of people, but a community of believers unified in the same mind and the same judgment proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. We have much to be thankful for (vs. 4-7) 2. We have much to look forward to (vs. 8-9) 3. Lift high the name of Jesus (vs. 10-17) Songs: Come Thou Fount #3630228 by D Crowder 2002 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music The Heart Of Worship #2296522 by M Redman 1997 Thankyou Music Shout To The Lord #1406918 by D Zschech 1993 Hillsong Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding & B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing More To Come #7123198 by B Younker, K Stanfill, J Ingram & P Wickham © 2019 Kristian Stanfill Publishing Designee, sixsteps Music, worshiptogethe

Though being repeatedly warned of the danger that awaits him in Jerusalem, the apostle Paul continues forward, “ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus” (Acts 21:13). Each of us is called to follow Jesus, but we do so not sure of where he may lead us. Might the Spirit of God strengthen us to follow him wherever he may lead and would we move forward confidently regardless of what is to come. 1. Paul was convinced (vs 22-24) 2. Others were not (Acts 21:1-6) 3. Following Jesus can be lonely (vs. 7-16) Songs: Yes I Will #7105442 by E Hoagland, J Smith & M Fieldes All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs, HBC Worship Music, Hickory Bill Doc, Jingram Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes & Upside Down Under O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher & M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing Lord I Need You #5925687 by D Carson, M Maher, C Nockels, J Reeves & K Stanfill 2011 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Sweater Weather M

The book of Acts records much that was said and taught to unbelievers, but what might the apostle Paul have said to a group of followers of Jesus? Paul’s message in Acts 20:17-38 is the one example we have of a message Paul gave to a solely believing audience. Not surprisingly, it reads like many of his letters and encourages us to follow Paul’s example as we serve Christ. 1. Faithful in service (vs. 17-21) 2. Ready to suffer (vs. 22-24) 3. Careful to warn (vs. 25-31) 4. An example to follow (vs. 32-35) 5. The sorrow of separation (vs. 36-38) Songs: Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown & S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor & P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing Way Maker #7115744 by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu 2016 Sinach Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman & P Barrett 2016 © Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs

Even as the opposition against the apostle Paul increased, Paul did not shy away from the ministry he was called to. One evening while Paul taught long into the night, a man named Eutychus fell from a window and died. The apostle Paul miraculously raises Eutychus from the dead and continues on with his ministry. We need be reminded that though opposition may increase, the power of God is always stronger still. 1. A love for the church (vs. 1-3a) 2. A desire to help (vs. 3b-6) 3. The power of God (vs. 7-12) 4. Determined to go (vs. 13-16) Songs: This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, J Riddle & P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music, Seems Like Music, Sing My Songs, Phil Wickham Music & Warner Chappell Music God With Us (Torwalt) #7054539 by B Torwalt & K Torwalt 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music Stronger #5060810 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing

When Demetrius, a silversmith, causes a riot, the author of Acts, Luke, is careful to record all that transpired. While the gospel will necessarily put us at odds with others regarding what we believe and hold to be true, we are to seek peace in the places that God puts us and never bring discredit to the name of Christ. People will have a variety of reasons for dismissing the gospel; may we as his people never be one of their reasons! 1. A Threatened Culture (vs. 23-27) 2. A Frenzied Culture (vs. 28-34) 3. A Calm Culture (vs. 35-41) SONGS Doxology #56204 by L Bourgeois & T Ken Public Domain Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin and P Wickham Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Song, Sing My Songs Yes I Will #7105442 by E Hoagland, J Smith & M Fieldes All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs, HBC Worship Music, Hickory Bill Doc, Jingram Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, and Upside Down Under Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music, Worship Together Music & worshiptogether

Those who had confessed Christ as Lord found themselves being transformed by the power of the gospel. Many of them who believed renounced the evil ways of their past and brought their books of magic arts and burned them together. Consequently, the word of the Lord “continued to increase and prevail mightily” (Acts 19:20). The evidence of true life change in others is one of our most powerful evangelistic tools. 1. Jesus – The one with power (vs. 13-17) 2. Jesus – The one who transforms (vs. 18-20) 3. Jesus – The one to follow (vs. 21-22) Songs: Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele & J Williams 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing The Lord Is My Salvation #7063694 by N Nockels, K Getty, K Getty & J Myrin 2016 © Getty Music Publishing, Sweater Weather Music Christ Be Magnified #7139866 by C Carnes, C Asbury & E Hulse Capitol CMG Paragon, Writer's Roof Publishing None But Jesus #4726186 by B Fraser 2005 Hillso

Upon arriving in Ephesus, the apostle Paul was introduced to disciples of John the Baptist. Having not heard of the ministry of Jesus, the apostle Paul shared the gospel with them and they were baptized. Like all those who confess the name of Christ as Lord, the Holy Spirit comes upon them and indwells them. Today, the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit remains the evidence of true faith in Christ and is our source of power and strength each and every day. 1. A commitment to people (vs. 1-7) 2. A commitment to instruction (vs. 8-10a) 3. Extraordinary impact (vs. 10b-12) SONGS Good Grace #7122177 by J Houston 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Forever Reign #5639997 by J Ingram & R Morgan 2009 SHOUT! Publishing, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, Windsor Hill Music, and West Main Music Waiting Here For You #5925663 by J Reeves, M Smith & C Tomlin 2011 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Vamos Publishing, and Curious? Music UK King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hills

While Paul wraps up his second missionary journey and begins his third, Priscila and Aquilla explain the way of God to a fervent and gifted man named Apollos. From Alexandria, Apollos was eloquent, competent in the Scriptures, and had been taught about Jesus. However, he was still lacking understanding in some critical areas. The example of Priscilla and Aquilla reminds us that we each can be used of God to teach his word. 1. The ministry of recognition (vs. 18-22) 2. The ministry of encouragement (v. 23) 3. The ministry of instruction (vs. 24-26) 4. The ministry of support (vs. 27-28) SONGS The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson & L Mooring 2015 © Meaux Mercy, Bethel Music Publishing Hallelujah For The Cross #7107551 by B Glover, C McClarney & J Pardo 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, Capitol CMG Genesis, Jesus Culture Music & Meaux Jeaux Music The Lord Is My Salvation #7063694 by N Nockels, K Getty, K Getty, and J Myrin 2016 © Getty Music Publishing, Sweater Weather Music Resurrecting #705

Having been encouraged in a vision that he would be protected and that God had many in the city of Corinth he was going to call to himself, the apostle Paul stayed in Corinth a year and a half. When Paul is brought before the proconsul, God honors his word and Paul is delivered. Like Paul, we should understand that though God is the ultimate authority in salvation, we are all called to participate with him in it. 1. The right partners (vs. 1-5) 2. A mixed audience (vs. 6-8) 3. A specific vision (vs. 9-10) 4. Faithful in service (vs. 11-17) Songs: Way Maker #7115744 by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu 2016 Sinach Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan & J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music Good Good Father #7036612 by A Brown & P Barrett 2014 © Pat Barrett Music Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown & S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs ----

As a church we seek to love well, change lives, through Christ that means we want to do ministry like Jesus. He saw and pursued an social and religious outsider. Jesus did not block Zacchaeus from coming to him, rather Jesus invited him to a relationship and Zacchaeus was greatly transformed. We too are to go out and seek and save the lost, we do this not through our own power but through the power of Christ. 1. See and Pursue (vs. 1-7) 2. Repentance and Transformation (vs. 8-9) 3. Seek and Save (v. 10) SONGS This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by B Fielding & M Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing No Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser & M Helser 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing How Deep The Father's Love For Us #1558110 by S Townend 1995 Thankyou Music Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson & P Wickham 2017 Bethel Music Publishing -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Thr

1. Living Water (vs. 1-15) 2. True Worship (vs. 16-30) 3. Spiritual Food (vs. 31-34) 4. The Harvest (vs. 35-42) This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, Jeremy R & P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music, Seems Like Music, Sing My Songs, Phil Wickham Music, and Warner Chappell Music No Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser & M Helser 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by B Fielding & M Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by L Jordan & D Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music and Integrity's Alleluia! Music -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/woodmenvalleychapel/app — Connect with Us Website: https://woodmenvalley.org Woodmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woodmen_valley_chapel/ Woodmen Twitter: h

1. Jesus was prepared (vs. 1-8) a. Vision (vs. 1-4) b. Plan (vs. 5-6a) c. Passion (vs. 6b – 8) 2. Jesus overcomes prejudice (vs. 7-15) 3. Jesus uses conversation change (vs. 9-26) a. Two-way dialogue (vs. 9,11,15,19) b. Correct don’t condemn (vs. 12,17,20) c. Object lessons (vs. 13-14) 4. Jesus’s discipleship principle (vs. 28-30, 39-42) Songs: This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, J Riddle & P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music, Seems Like Music, Sing My Songs, Phil Wickham Music, and Warner Chappell Music Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor & P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson & P Wickham 2017 Bethel Music Publishing This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by B Fielding & M Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodme