Woodmen Valley Chapel

There is a great contrast between the ways of God’s kingdom and the pursuits of this world. As followers of Christ we should seek the wisdom that comes from above, and not operate according to the pattern of this world. The result is not selfish ambition, but a love and life that will put others first. 1. Wisdom + Understanding = Good Conduct (v. 13) a. The wisdom of the world (vs. 14-16) b. The wisdom from above (vs. 17-18) Songs: All The Earth #7035179 by A Rozier, J Ingram, J Smith, and M Andrews
2014 © Word Music Love Came Down [J Riddle] #5148938 by J Edwardson, B Johnson, I McIntosh, and J Riddle
 2009 Brian And Jenn Johnson Music, Bethel Music Good Good Father #7036612 by A Brown and P Barrett
 2014 © Pat Barrett Music Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran
© sixsteps Music God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music

Our words can either bring down or build up, yet there are few battles as difficult as managing what we say. Loving well necessitates us getting a handle on our tongue and taking responsibility for the words we speak. 1. Our universal challenge: the tongue (vs. 3:1-2) a. Super powerful (vs. 3-6) b. Super difficult (vs. 7-8) c. Inconsistent (vs. 9-12) Our words can either bring down or build up, yet there are few battles as difficult as managing what we say. Loving well necessitates us getting a handle on our tongue and taking responsibility for the words we speak.

Righteousness is the culture of heaven and as citizens of heaven we should be pursuing radical adoption of that culture. 1. Pursuing Perfection (vs. 12-14) 2. A Maturity Issue (vs. 15-16) 3. Maturity is a Team Sport (vs. 17-19) 4. a. We are Citizens of Heaven (vs. 20-21) b. We are Citizens of Heaven Called to Pursue the Culture of Heaven Songs: Alive In You #7054536 by J Frye, K Walker-Smith, and S Smith 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis All The Earth #7035179 by A Rozier, J Ingram, J Smith, & M Andrews 2014 © Word Music Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, & P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing

We need a passion for prayer and glean the importance of prayer in our daily lives. Privilege of Prayer... a. Intercession for believers b. Equipping of saints Power of Prayer... Priority of Prayer... Songs: Alive In You #7054536 by J Frye, K Walker-Smith, and S Smith 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis All The Earth #7035179 by A Rozier, J Ingram, J Smith, & M Andrews 2014 © Word Music Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, & P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing

Circumstances of life, suffering, fright, and decision making want to steal our joy. Relationships - Philipians 1:1-8 a. Be a “there you are person” (vs. 3-8) b. Make spiritual memories (v. 3) c. Be partners in the gospel (v. 5)   Decisions - Philippians 1:9-10    Disappointments - Philippians 1:12-29 a. Bad circumstances (v. 12) Advance the gospel b. Bad people (vs. 27-28) Be worthy of the gospel c. Suffering (vs. 28-29) Suffer for the gospel. Songs: Alive In You #7054536 by J Frye, K Walker-Smith, and S Smith 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis All The Earth #7035179 by A Rozier, J Ingram, J Smith, & M Andrews 2014 © Word Music Cornerstone #6158927 by W Batchelder Bradbury, E Liljero, R Morgan, E Mote, and J Myrin 2011 Hillsong Music Publishing Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, & P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing

We are indeed saved by faith in Christ, but that saving faith should lead to works of righteousness. People (and demons) can affirm truths about God, but that alone is not evidence of salvation. A truly transformed life will seek to live according to God’s word in faith and action. 1. Our faith is either active or it is dead (vs. 14-17) 2. Our faith is more than intellectual agreement (vs. 18-19) 3. Our faith is demonstrated by our actions (vs. 20-26) a. The example of Abraham (vs. 21-24) b. The example of Rahab (vs. 25-26) Songs: All The Earth #7035179 by A Rozier, J Ingram, J Smith, & M Andrews 2014 © Word Music 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 He Is The Light #7001303 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2013 Jesus Culture Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) #6428767 by M Crocker, J Houston, and S Ligthelm 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing

Our culture is one of constantly fluctuating rankings; popularity and success, stardom and riches, these are the things that many pursue and people value in others. This should not be the case for the follower of Christ. Looking beyond one’s net worth, we are to love everyone as our neighbor regardless of class or social standing. 1. The directive: Do not discriminate (vs. 1) 2. The example: Two guys walk into a church (vs. 2-4) 3. The reasons: a) God loves the poor (vs. 5-6a) b) The rich oppose you (vs. 6b-7) c) It is a sin (vs. 8-11) 4. This is important (vs. 12-13) Songs: He Is Faithful #6087902 by Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt 2011 Jesus Culture Overcome #7067561 by Chris Brown, Mack Brock, and Steven Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by Ben Fielding and Matt Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by Hull, Eleanor Henrietta | Byrne, Mary Elizabeth Public Domain All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by

Our faith is not an intellectual pursuit; proper belief in God should result in actions and a pattern of life that honors him. Simply affirming the right things does not go far enough, our faith should lead to a changed life as evidenced by our activities and perseverance. 1. Listen more. Speak less (vs. 19-20) 2. Look closely. Take action (vs. 21-25) 3. Live faith. Love well (vs. 26-27) Songs: Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock, and S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing You Make Me Brave #7003306 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram, and J Cates 2016 © All Essential Music Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan and J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing

While difficult to admit, our ongoing battle with sin is not because an enemy external to us, but due to our own desires that give birth to sin in our hearts. Getting honest with ourselves and acknowledging our weaknesses is the first step in finding victory over sin. 1. Our goals (v. 12) 2. Our problem: (v. 13-15) a. It is not God (v. 13) b. It is us (v. 14-15) 3. Do not be deceived (v. 16-18) SONGS Alive In You Jordan Frye, Kim Walker-Smith, and Skyler Smith CCLI: 7054536 Copyright: 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) and Jesus Culture Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Great Are You Lord Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan, and David Leonard CCLI: 6460220 Copyright: 2012 Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, Integrity's Praise! Music, and Integrity's Alleluia! Music O Praise The Name (Anástasis) Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher, and Marty Sampson CCLI #: 7037787 Copyright: 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Set My Heart Eddie Hoagland

Not to be avoided, the trials of this life help to make us into the people that God desires us to be. The challenge is in enduring those trials in a way that honors God and his ways. Consequently, in faith, we must seek his wisdom and direction when faced with difficulty. Stay Strong: 4 Essentials 1. Endurance (vs. 1-4) 2. Wisdom (v. 5) 3. Faith (vs. 6-8) 4. Perspective (vs. 9-11) Songs: Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock, and S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett, and R Morgan 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by C McClure, P McClure, & J Riddle 2010 Bethel Music and Mercy / Vineyard Publishing God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music

1. We are distinct (v. 13) 2. We work together (vs. 14-15) 3. We have a mission (v. 16) Flood relief info: Niki.scott@woodmenvalley.org SONGS: The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson, and L Mooring Unknown God With Us #6460237 by L Jordan 2012 Open Hands Music and Integrity's Praise! Music What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Let There Be Light #7069096 by B Ligertwood, J Houston, M Crocker, M Guy Chislett, S Ligertwood 2016 © Hillsong Music Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music

1. Listen closely (vs. 1-2) a. Look to him (vs. 3-6) b. Live differently (vs. 7-9) c. Keep at it (vs. 10-12) CityServe - September 30 - woodmenvalley.org/acts Online Giving - Update your info - woodmenvalley.org/scheduledgiving SONGS Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram, and J Cates 2016 © All Essential Music Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett, and R Morgan 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing He Is Faithful #6087902 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2011 Jesus Culture Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, & P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing None But Jesus #4726186 by B Fraser 2005 Hillsong Publishing

Matthew 4:23-25 1. Jesus went (v. 23a) 2. Jesus taught (v. 23b) 3. Jesus proclaimed (v. 23c) 4. Jesus healed (v. 23d) 5. People notice (vs. 24-25) SONGS Unstoppable God #7011436 by C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett, and R Morgan 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker and S Curran © sixsteps Music Resurrecting #7051507 by C Brown, M Brock, M Ntele, S Furtick, and W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs No Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and Jonas Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing

1. Jesus uses normal people (v. 18) 2. Jesus calls us to follow (v. 19) a. Jesus promises change (v. 19b) b Jesus gives purpose (v. 19c) 3. Jesus expects a positive response (v. 20) 4. Jesus desires our all (vs. 21-22) SONGS: He Is Faithful #6087902 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2011 Jesus Culture Forever Reign #5639997 by J Ingram and R Morgan 2009 SHOUT! Publishing, Sony How Deep The Father's Love For Us #1558110 by S Townend 1995 Thankyou Music Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) #6428767 by M Crocker, J Houston, and S Ligthelm 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing

1. Jesus was intentional (vs. 12-13) 2. Jesus is the light (vs. 14-16) 3. It is time to respond (v. 17) SONGS: The Lord Our God #6518055 by Jason Ingram and Kristian Stanfill 2013 Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by Brett Younker and Sean Curran © sixsteps Music Let There Be Light #7069096 by B Ligertwood, J Houston, M Crocker, M Guy Chislett, S Ligertwood 2016 © Hillsong Music Publishing Lead Me To The Cross #4785828 by B Fraser 2006 Hillsong Publishing

1. Sent by Love (vs. 1-5) 2. Covered with Grace (vs. 6-11) 3. Sent to Love (vs. 12-17) Songs: Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan and J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Love Came Down [J Riddle] #5148938 by J Edwardson, B Johnson, I McIntosh, and J Riddle, 2009 Brian And Jenn Johnson Music, Bethel Music In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing

Jesus is the author of our faith, the perfecter of our lives and the foundational truth in-which we seek. This faith in Jesus has been witnessed for centuries and has come with much opposition. Our role as believers is to not only celebrate who Jesus is, but to lean into Him during times of persecution, hardship and opposition. He knows the path and is sure to get us home. 1. The Role of a Witness (v 1a) 2. The Position of a Witness (v 1b) 3. The Model Witness (v 2) Songs: Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan and J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Love Came Down [J Riddle] #5148938 by J Edwardson, B Johnson, I McIntosh, and J Riddle, 2009 Brian And Jenn Johnson Music, Bethel Music In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing

We now have peace with God because of Christ’s death on our behalf. Because of that peace we have full access into God’s amazing grace. Unfortunately, that access can be hard to grasp and is often taken for granted. When we fully enter into his grace we can’t help but rejoice in God’s glory. 1. We have been justified (vs. 1) 2. We have peace with God (vs. 1) 3. We have access into grace (vs. 2) 4. We rejoice in hope (vs. 2) Songs: Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan and J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Love Came Down [J Riddle] #5148938 by J Edwardson, B Johnson, I McIntosh, and J Riddle, 2009 Brian And Jenn Johnson Music, Bethel Music In Christ Alone #3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing

1. Techniques for Fighting Temptation a. Know and use God’s Word b. Know your identity in Christ c. Respond with confidence and respond immediately 2. Satan’s techniques appeal to our appetite a. Our appetite for provision (vs. 3-4) b. Our appetite for pride (vs. 5-7) c. Our appetite for power (vs. 8-10) Songs: Alive In You #7054536 by J Frye, K Walker-Smith, and S Smith 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis Always #5881037 by J Ingram and K Stanfill worshiptogether.com songs, God With Us (Torwalt) #7054539 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2015 © Capitol CMG Genesis Lord I Need You #5925687 by D Carson, M Maher, C Nockels, J Reeves, and K Stanfill 2011 worshiptogether.com songs I Surrender All #23189 by J Wheeler V DeVenter and W S Weeden Public Domain Jesus Paid It All #4689508 by J T Grape, E M Hall, and A Nifong 2006 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music

While we only need to enter the waters of baptism one time, the principles carry forward throughout our lives. We all need to be continually reminded that we are a new creation in Jesus Christ, that our sins are forgiven and washed away forever by His shed blood. Jesus not only commanded us to "go and be baptized" but he willingly modeled this privilege as an example to us all. 1. Jesus fulfills prophecy (v. 13) 2. Jesus affirms his purpose (v. 14) 3. Jesus identifies with sinners (v. 15) 4. Jesus and the trinity (vs. 16-17) SONGS Unstoppable God #7011436 by C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram, & J Cates 2016 © All Essential Music 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) #6016351 by J Myrin and M Redman 2011 Thankyou Music Good Good Father #7036612 by A Brown & P Barrett 2014 © Pat Barrett Music Came To My Rescue #4705190 by J Davies, M Sampson, and D Thomas 2005 Hillsong Publishing