Woodmen Valley Chapel

One Calling – 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 Much like the church in Corinth, many followers of Christ are divided today, especially as it relates to our response to the Coronavirus. We need remember that in him we are to be united in the same mind and judgement, seeking the proclamation of the gospel above all. This I Believe (The Creed) CCLI #7018338 | Ben Fielding and Matt Crocker © 2014 There Is A King CCLI #7138218 | Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, and Tiffany Hammer © 2019 King Of Kings CCLI #7127647 | Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood © 2018

Sustaining Grace - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 In these uncertain and changing times the reality of our faith comes to bear upon our lives in a powerful way. Regardless of what may come, we rest in his sustaining grace, confident that he will sustain us to the end and present us guiltless upon his return. Psalm 46 (Lord Of Hosts) #7053138 by J L Riddle, J Miller, J Warneking & S Barnard 2015 © Jennie Lee Riddle Music, Tent Peg Music, and Songs From Wellhouse Yes I Will #7105442 by E Hoagland, J Smith, and M Fieldes All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs, HBC Worship Music, Hickory Bill Doc, Jingram Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, and Upside Down Under No Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and J Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing

It is far too easy to compartmentalize our faith, and in doing so see it become a segment of our lives. For those in the early church, they were committed to God consistently day by day, and as a result, God added to their numbers daily. We too should have confidence that, as we walk daily in faith, God will use us to see lives changed through Christ. Songs: 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 More To Come #7123198 by B Younker, K Stanfill, J Ingram & P Wickham © 2019 Kristian Stanfill Publishing Designee, sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com songs

The transforming work of the gospel led the early church to radical generosity. Recognizing God’s ownership overall they had, when presented with a physical need in the congregation, they quickly responded to meet that need by divesting themselves of real property to meet the needs of each other. People were Generous - Acts 2:44-45 I. Fellowship is more than just being together. Acts 2:44 II. Fellowship is sharing generously with one another. Acts 2:45 III. God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Life Defined © Songs From Wellhouse (Admin. by Wellhouse Entertainment LLC) CCLI Song # 7107554 -- CCLI License # 420630 Living Hope © 2017 Bethel Music Publishing CCLI Song # 7106807 -- CCLI License # 420630 Build My Life © 2016 © Said And Done Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing), and Remaining portion is unaffiliated

As the church devoted themselves to God’s word, each other, the Lord’s supper and prayer, the Holy Spirit responded in powerful ways and awe came upon every soul. We too should trust that as we live the life that God has called us to, it will be recognized and lead people to look to Christ. Acts 2:43 Their ministry was powerful because they were devoted to (1) God’s Word, (2) Fellowship, (3) Lord’s Super - having their identity in Christ and (4) Prayer John 15:1-17 We get our “power” from Christ Powerful ministry is demonstrated through Love. Songs: Graves Into Gardens #7138219 by B Lake, C Brown, S Furtick & T Hammer 2019 Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, 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 God Of Revival #7133285 by B Johnson & P Wickham 2019 Bethel Music Publishing Came To My Rescue #4705190 by J Davies, M Sampson & D Thomas 2005 Hillsong Publishing

1. Pray from the heart (Matthew 6:5-8) 2. Pray in submission (Matthew 6:9-10 3. Pray from dependence (Matthew 6:11-13) Songs: Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin & P Wickham Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Song, Sing My Songs Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown and S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Blessed Assurance #22324 by F J Crosby & P P Knapp Public Domain I Will Exalt #5861765 by A Falk 2010 Bethel Music

Committed to live the life Jesus called them to, the early church consistently remembered Jesus’ death on their behalf. Our gathering around the Lord’s table is to be both a time of solemn confession and reflection, and an opportunity to ensure we are in right relationships with fellow believers. Songs: Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 By B Younker & S Curran @ sixsteps Music, Worship Together Music, and worshiptogether.com songs His Mercy Is More #7065053 by M Boswell & M Papa 2016 @ Love Your Enemies Publishing He Lives #7133098 by A Skinner, C McClarney & J Smith Capitol CMG Genesis, Tiny Hits, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet 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: htt

Nowhere in Scripture are we called to live in isolation. To the contrary, we are called to stir up one another to love and good works (Hebrews 10:24). Fellowship with other believers is not simply an add-on optional component of the Christian life, but very much necessary for our ongoing growth and faith in Christ. 1. They were committed to time with God’s people. (Acts 2:42c) a. We can draw near. (Hebrews 10:19-22) b. We should hold fast. (Hebrews 10:23) c. We need each other to do both. (Hebrews 10:24-25) Songs: Good Grace #7122177 by J Houston 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Graves Into Gardens #7138219 by B Lake, C Brown, S Furtick & T Hammer 2019 Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Bethel Music Publishing Great Are You Lord #6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan & D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, Integrity's Praise! Music, and Integrity's Alleluia! Music -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led b

The first followers of Christ were devoted to the apostles’ teaching. They desired to know what Jesus had taught and how it connected to God’s larger story in Scripture. We are fortunate to have all of God’s word recorded for us; 66 books, each profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that we may be equipped for every good work. 1. They were committed to the study of God's Word (Acts 2:42b) a. All Scripture is breathed out by God (2 Timothy 3:16a) b. All Scripture id profitable (2 Timothy 3:16b) c. Are you ready? (2 Timothy 3:17) Songs: He Lives #7133098 by A Skinner, C McClarney & J Smith Capitol CMG Genesis, Tiny Hits, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music Christ Be Magnified #7139866 by C Carnes, C Asbury & E Hulse Capitol CMG Paragon, Writer's Roof Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by H Hull | M E Byrne Public Domain -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, le

Before churches ever gathered in stand-alone buildings, the church in Acts 2 was a group of people called out and devoted to biblical community with a clear commitment to God’s word, evangelism and care. While much has changed since then, the local church remains the centerpiece of God’s plan to reach and disciple this world. 1. They were committed (v. 42) 2. The ministry was powerful (v. 43) 3. The people were generous (vs. 44-45) 4. Lives were changed (vs. 46-47) Songs: God Of Revival #7133285 by B Johnson and P Wickham 2019 Bethel Music Publishing God With Us (Torwalt) #7054539 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram, and S Ligertwood 2018 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://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/wood

The Preacher wraps up his book by reminding us of the careful attention he gave to his words and, consequently, the careful attention we should give them in response. The end of the matter is that it is only in a reverence for God and obedience to his commands that we will find a truly satisfied life. Far from being discouraging, we can be confident that all we do in pursuit of Christ will be recognized and rewarded on that final day. 1. Back to where we started (sort of) (v. 8) 2. Well chosen words (vs. 9-10) 3. An inspired voice (vs. 11-12) 4. The duty of all mankind (v. 13) 5. Everything matters (v. 14) Songs: Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone) #7111981 by L Taylor, J Sherman, S Musso & The Emerging Sound 2018 Tent Peg Music, The Emerging Sound Publishing, and Touched By A Fire Music Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfil & S Curran © Fellow Ships Music, Hickory Bill Doc, So Essential Tunes

Until Christ returns, each one of us at some point will die and the reality of death casts a long dark shadow over all our pursuits. However, for the redeemed in Christ, we cry out, “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” (1 Corinthians 15:55). For the child of God, while death is not the end, its presence here and now should drive us to cherish and enjoy life while we can. 1. Death is unavoidable (vs. 1-3) 2. Life can be enjoyable (vs. 4-10) 3. Life can be unpredictable (vs. 11-18) Songs: Graves Into Gardens #7138219 by B Lake, C Brown, S Furtick & T Hammer 2019 Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Bethel Music Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding & B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Resurrecting #7051507 by C Brown, M Brock, M Ntele, S Furtick & W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colo

Even from our limited human perspective, we understand there is good advice that is worthwhile to follow and that making wise choices is to be preferred to making foolish ones. However, human wisdom is not a safeguard against all the perils and injustice of this world, and so our hope rests not in our wisdom but in the person and work of Christ who stands sovereign over all. 1. Leaving a lasting legacy (v. 1) 2. Live with the end in mind (vs. 2-4) 3. Practical tips for the better life (vs. 5-12) a. Be receptive (vs. 5-6) b. Be honest (v. 7) c. Be humble (v. 8) d. Be slow to anger (v. 9) e. Be present (v. 10) f. Seek wisdom over wealth (vs. 11-12) 4. Ultimately, God is in control (vs. 13-14) Songs: God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music Way Maker #7115744 by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu 2016 Sinach Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram & J Cates 2016 © All Essential Music -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ

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