Woodmen Valley Chapel

1 Timothy 3 contains some of the key characteristics and requirements for those who would serve in church leadership. As such, many believers miss the true heart of this passage, in that it identifies some of the qualities and characteristics that are significant and noteworthy in our pursuit of Godliness. 1. The Musts (vs 2) - above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach 2. The Must-Nots (vs 3) – not a drunkard, not violent/quarrelsome not a lover of money a. Prohibitions b. Control c. Process 3. The Focus (vs. 4-5, 7) a. Family b. Outsiders SONGS Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding & R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett, & R Morgan 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker & S Curran © sixsteps Music Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman, & P Barrett © Said And Done Music Living Hope #7106807 by

When we think about being a follower of Jesus Christ, we don’t usually think of this in terms of how we handle our money and possessions. And in the context of the church, we commonly think about money in terms of what God wants from us. We will explore God’s foundational perspective on wealth in the OT and NT and how He ultimately wants our hearts. 1. David’s Prayer: Honor God with everything (I Chronicles 29:10-19) 2. Wherever my treasure is, my heart will follow (Matthew 6:21) 3. We cannot serve both God and money (Matthew 6:24) SONGS Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding & R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett, & R Morgan 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker & S Curran © sixsteps Music What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding & B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Everything And Nothing Less #7040553 by A Ivey, C McClarney, & J Ingram © Aaron Ivey Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker &

Jesus foretells his death for a second time and again his disciples fail to understand and instead begin to argue about who was the “greatest” among them. Jesus takes the opportunity to teach them about humility, service to others and the gravity of sin. We need pray for the ability to see ourselves and sin clearly. 1. The struggle is real (vs. 30-32) 2. See clearly (vs. 33-50) a. Seek to serve (vs. 33-37) b. Seek to support (vs. 38-41) c. Look to the end (vs. 42-50) Songs: Only King Forever #7011438 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick, & W Joye 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Every Battle #7062443 by K Heiligenthal and R Springer © Gateway Create Publishing Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman, & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by E H Hull | M E Byrne Public Domain Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram, and J Cates 2016 © All Essential Music

When the disciples are unable to help a man’s son who is possessed by a demon, Jesus calls upon the father to have faith and believe. The father acknowledges his spiritual weakness and asks Jesus to give him faith. Rather than chide him for his unbelief, Jesus responds to his cry. 1. The absence of faith (vs. 14-19) 2. The object of our faith (vs. 20-24) 3. The power of faith (vs. 25-27) 4. The key to faith (vs. 28-29) Songs: Every Battle #7062443 by K Heiligenthal and R Springer © Gateway Create Publishing Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr., & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing Over All I Know #7105439 by A Rozier, J Ingram, and J Cates All Essential Music Give Me Faith #5680939 by M Brock, C Brown, L Gatch, and W Joye 2009 Elevation Worship Publishing Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson and P Wickham Bethel Music Publishing

Nothing could have prepared Peter, James and John for the radiant and divine Jesus that stood before them, but even then, they fail to grasp who he is in all of his glory. Out of the cloud, the Father speaks and says, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him.” (Mark 9:7). Still today, to deny the Son is to reject the one that sent him. 1. The glory of Christ (vs. 2-4) 2. The foolishness of people (vs 5-6) 3. The command of God (vs. 7-8) 4. The road is difficult (vs. 9-13) Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, & S Curran © Fellow Ships Music The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram & K Stanfill 2013 All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by L Jordan and D Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music & Integrity's Alleluia! Music No Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and J Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Man Of Sorrows #6476063 by M Crocker and B Ligertwood 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing

Isaiah is often called the model prophet - not because of his accomplishments, but because of his faithfulness and obedience. Isaiah’s ministry kicks off with precise model of how to live out the implications of Jesus in our lives. Within Isaiah’s calling in Chapter 6 - our typical definition of success will be challenged and we will gain an understanding for the kind of faithfulness God is looking for in us. 1. Understanding ourselves (vs. 1-7) 2. Understanding how to define success (vs. 8-12) 3. Understanding the master plan (v. 13) SONGS Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown and S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding & R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Give Me Faith #5680939 by M Brock, C Brown, L Gatch, & W Joye 2009 Elevation Worship Publishing 'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus #5373600 by W J. Kirkpatrick, J A Schreiner & L R Stead 2003 John Andrew Schreiner Music Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman, & Pat Barrett © S

Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ and Jesus begins to teach them that, contrary to their understanding, the Messiah must suffer and die. Similarly, as we follow Christ we must not expect a life of decadence and ease, but following his example, be willing to deny ourselves, take up his cross and follow him. 1. Answer correctly (vs. 27-30) 2. Understand rightly (vs. 31-33) 3. Live accordingly (v. 34) 4. The paradox & the promise (vs. 35-9:1) Songs: Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele, and J Williams 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by B Fielding and M Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Resurrecting #7051507 by C Brown, M Brock, M Ntele, S Furtick, and W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs I Surrender (Crocker) #6177317 by M Crocker 2011 Hillsong Music Publishing Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson and P Wickham Bethel Music Publishing

The Pharisees demand that Jesus give them a sign from heaven to confirm his identity. However, Jesus has already demonstrated who he is and the one with an open heart should recognize it. When we struggle to believe, we should ask God to soften our hearts and give us faith. 1. The hungry are fed (vs. 1-10) 2. The self-righteous get nothing (vs. 11-13) 3. Do not miss the obvious (vs. 14-21) 4. See clearly (vs. 22-26) Songs: The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson & L Mooring 2015 © Meaux Mercy Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan & J Myrin 2012 © Hillsong Music Publishing O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher & M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing Give Me Faith #5680939 by M Brock, C Brown, L Gatch, & W Joye 2009 © Elevation Worship Publishing Good Good Father #7036612 by A Brown & P Barrett 2014 © Pat Barrett Music

When people bring Jesus a deaf man with a speech impediment, he curiously “put his fingers into his ears, and after spitting touched his tongue” (Mark 7:33b). Jesus not only heals the man, but by connecting his word with deed, he seeks to address his disciples’ spiritual blindness and deafness. 1. A friend in need (vs. 31-32) 2. People matter to Jesus (v. 33a) 3. Jesus frees people (vs. 33b-35) 4. Jesus is God (vs. 36-37) Songs: Alive In You #7054536 by J Frye, K Walker-Smith & S Smith 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett & R Morgan 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Waiting Here For You #5925663 by J Reeves, M Smith & C Tomlin 2011 worshiptogether.com songs Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson & P Wickham Bethel Music Publishing

Jesus first came for the Jewish people, but he envisioned a day when the gospel would be spread to all nations (Mark 13:10). In this starting passage, we see Jesus respond to the faith of a Gentile woman and in doing so, recognize that we too can be saved. 1. A short break (v. 24) 2. An outsider asks for help (vs. 25-26) 3. Jesus’ response – “Not yet” (v. 27) 4. The outsider understands – Faith & Humility (v. 28) 5. We can be saved (vs. 29-30) Songs: This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, J Riddle, and P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock, & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding & R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson & P Wickham Bethel Music Publishing Amazing Grace #4755360 by E O Excell & J Newton Public Domain Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker & S Curran © sixsteps Music

This is a prayer of mine for our Rockrimmon congregation this upcoming ministry year. That we would be “salt and light” to those around us. We do this in all areas of life- with families, co-workers, and at Woodmen. As a church want to be salt and light in different parts of our city – one of the driving factors behind launching our SW Campus. We do this by globally, in our neighborhood, and in our weekend gatherings. 1. The Distinction: Live a life that demands an explanation (v. 13) 2. The Community: Live a life that is surrounded by others (vs. 14-15) 3. The Impact: Live a life that brings glory to God (v. 16) SONGS Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele, & J Williams 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing and Unknown Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr., & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, & P McC

God longs to touch our lives so that we can share His touch. We serve an approachable God who loves nothing more than breaking through the isolation and meeting us at our point of greatest need. 1. Is anyone untouchable to Jesus? 2. “And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling…you can make me clean” 3. “If you will, you can make me clean.” 4. Miracle #1: Jesus is Approachable 5. True Spiriuality makes us more approachable, not less approachable. 6. Miracle #2: Jesus is High Touch 7. It is only when we experience the touch of Jesus, that we can get healed. 8. “But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news.” SONGS Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele, & J Williams 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing and Unknown Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr., & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing Before The Throne Of God Above #2306412 by C L Bancroft and V Cook 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heili

As we get ready for our official kickoff, the book of Nehemiah shows us what it looks like to serve together. Let’s pray that God gives us a heart to serve our neighbors. 1. A Heart for the Hurting 2. A Passion for Prayer 3. A Divine History 4. A Current Calling SONGS Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele, & J Williams 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing and Unknown Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr., & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 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 and D Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music

Paul‘s “case”against us as followers of Christ. SONGS Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele, & J Williams 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing and Unknown Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr., & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman, & P Barrett © Said And Done Music

The road of discipleship can be long and it is not without bumps and valleys. The apostle Paul was well acquainted with hardship, yet they never knocked him off mission. Like Paul, we need to pray more for deep spiritual power in our own lives; power that comes, not from our own doing or effort, but according to the power at work within us. 1. A prayer to the Father. Ephesians 3:14-15 a. For strength. Ephesians 3:16-17a b. For love. Ephesians 3:17b-19a c. For sanctification. Ephesians 3:19b 2. To the glory of God. Ephesians 3:20-21 Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown and S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Cornerstone #6158927 by W B Bradbury, E Liljero, R Morgan, E Mote, and J Myrin 2011 Hillsong Music Publishing It Is Well [Bethel] #7021972 by H G Spafford, K DiMarco, and P P Bliss 2013 © Bethel Music Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman, and S Furtick © Music by Elevat

All too often our prayers can center around ourselves, our loved ones, or those closest to us. The apostle Paul sets a radical example in that he prayed, often, for those he had never even met! We too should work to ensure our prayers are not self-centered but also include lifting up brothers and sisters in Christ, even though we may have no earthly relationship with them at all. It can begin by praying more for those in our church! 1. Pray for others (v. 9) 2. Pray for their “walk” (vs. 10-14) a. For “fruit” (v. 10b) b. For knowledge (v. 10c) c. For strength (v. 11) d. For gratitude (vs. 12-14) SONGS What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Great Are You Lord #6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan, & D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman, & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Lord I Need You #5925687 by D Carson, M Maher, C Nockels, J Reeves, & K Stanfill 2011 worshiptogether.com s

You need not spend much time on the internet to recognize our world can be a cruel and heartless place. If you do, the question can arise, where is God in all of this? As Paul prays for the Ephesians, he prays they would have understanding as to who God is and what he has done for them through Christ. Keeping this at the forefront, our heart gives us hope as we are met with life’s discouragements. 1. A prayer for Christians. (vs. 15-16) 2. Ask for a receptive spirit (v. 17) 3. Ask for a seeing heart (vs. 18-23) a. To know our hope (v. 18b) b. To know our worth (v. 18c) c. To know His power (vs. 19-23) Songs: Unstoppable God #7011436 by C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Stronger #5060810 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman, and S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Great Is Thy Faithfulness #18

People often categorize decisions as either “good” or “bad” ones and, sometimes, it is only in hindsight that they can really tell which one it was. In his prayer for the Philippians, Paul encourages them towards not simply “good” decisions, but “excellent” ones. He prays for confidence, that they would know what is excellent and, so informed, be ready for the day of Christ. With so many decisions before us each day, we too need pray more for confidence in our own lives. 1. Ask for guidance (vs. 9-10a) 2. Ask for perspective (v. 10b) 3. Pray with anticipation (v. 11) Songs: Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele, and J Williams 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett, and R Morgan 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing God With Us (Torwalt) #7054539 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis Resurrecting #7051507 by C Brown, M Brock, M Ntele, S Furtick & W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music

Shame and guilt are driving factors in too many people’s lives. This powerful section declares that Jesus Christ has offered the ultimate sacrifice that takes away the penalty for sin. If that’s true, there is nothing that we need to do make his sacrifice complete. 1. The problem (vs. 1-4) 2. The solution (vs. 5-10) 3. The perfection (vs. 11-14) 4. The covenant (vs. 15-18) SONGS Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele, and J Williams 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, & P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing Over All I Know #7105439 by A Rozier, J Ingram, & J Cates All Essential Music Jesus Paid It All #4689508 by J T Grape, E M. Hall, and A Nifong 2006 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music Stronger #5060810 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing

1. Life or death (vs. 12-13) 2. Adopted (vs. 14-15) 3. Heirs of Suffering and Glory (vs. 16-17) SONGS O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher, and M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing Call Upon The Lord #7051501 by C Brown and S Furtick 2015 © Be Essential Songs Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music God With Us (Torwalt) #7054539 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing