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The God Who Judges Exodus 4:1-31 Moses struggles to comprehend God’s call on his life, questions God, and asks that he send someone else. God is gracious to Moses and seeks to alleviate his fears. Upon his return to Egypt, Moses is held accountable for not circumcising his son. Though God may use us in powerful ways, we are still responsible for living the life he has called us to. 1. God is gracious (vs.1-17) a. They will not believe (vs. 1-9) b. I am not equipped (vs. 10-12) c. Send someone else (vs. 13-17) 2. God is sovereign (vs. 18-23) 3. God is passionate (vs. 24-26) 4. God is trustworthy (vs. 27-31) Songs: Come Thou Fount #3630228 by D Crowder 2002 worshiptogether.com songs This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by B Fielding and M Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing No Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser and M Helser 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing Shepherd #7003305 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music Forever [Bethel] #7001228 by C B Gifford, K Jobe, B Johnson, J Johnson, J Taylor, and G

Jesus defines us not our circumstances or even our challenges. The unexpected may happen now or it may happen without us even being aware. We must live in faithfulness to him because he defines me, rather than being defined by circumstances or difficulties. A troubled father: When the odds are against us (vs.21-24) A desperate woman: When there is no where else to turn (vs. 25-34) An impossible reality: When all hope is gone (vs. 35-43) Songs: The Lion And The Lamb 7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson, and L Mooring Unknown 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) 6016351 by J Myrin and M Redman 2011 Thankyou Music Great Are You Lord 6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan, and D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing Take Heart 5409031 by J Houston 2010 Hillsong Publishing Christ Is Enough 6514035 by R Morgan and J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing

The God Who Calls Exodus 3:1-22 Moses was watching the flocks of his father-in-law Jethro and could never have imagined the encounter that was to occur. The God of his forefather Abraham appeared to him in a burning bush and told Moses of his plan to use him to rescue his people. Though removed by 1000’s of years, God still calls us and sends us to set captives free. 1. God calls (vs. 1-6) 2. God sends (vs. 7-10) 3. Moses doubts (vs. 11-15) a. Who am I? (vs. 11-12) b. Who are you? (vs. 13-15) 4. God directs (vs. 16-22) Songs: Unstoppable God #7011436 by C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree 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, Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) #6428767 by M Crocker, J Houston, and S Ligthelm 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing

Just as God had told Abraham (Gn. 15:13), the Israelites grew in number as they lived in Egypt. The pharaoh, feeling threatened, enslaves the Israelites and begins a season of intense opposition. While it would have appeared that God had forgotten about the Israelites, “God saw the people of Israel—and God knew” (Ex.2:25), and raised up their eventual deliverer in a man named Moses. 1. A family becomes a people (vs. 1-7) 2. Afflicted and oppressed (vs. 8-22) 3. A deliverer is born (2:1-10) 4. A prince becomes an alien (vs. 11-22) 5. God was going to act (vs. 23-25) Songs You Make Me Brave #7003306 by Amanda Cook 2013 Bethel Music Came To My Rescue #4705190 by J Davies, M Sampson, and D Thomas 2005 Hillsong Publishing Lord I Need You #5925687 by D Carson, M Maher, C Nockels, J Reeves, and K Stanfill 2011 worshiptogether.com songs No Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and J Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure 2015 © Be

What is good in your life? Many of us define good by our circumstances. When those circumstances turn bad, our God doesn't appear to be very good. Perhaps there is a better definition. Maybe God is calling us to radically redefine what is good. 1. Truth Distorted (vs. 1-15) a. Up (vs. 1-3) b. Out (vs. 4-12) c. In (vs. 13-15) 2. Truth Revealed (vs. 16-28) a. Up (vs. 16-17) b. Out (vs. 18-20) c. In (vs. 21-28) Songs He Is The Light 7001303 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2013 Jesus Culture You Have Won Me 6143839 by B Johnson, J Riddle, and J Taylor 2011 Bethel Music Good Good Father 7036612 by A Brown and P Barrett 2014 © Pat Barrett Music In Christ Alone 3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music

It is a fascinating passage because Jesus poses 5 questions to the disciples that are critical to their belief. As such, they also become critical questions for believers today in that they cover significant areas that are foundational to our belief and success. 1. Why are you discussing the fact that you have no bread? – His provision (v. 17a) 2. Do you not perceive or understand? – His identification (v. 17b) 3. Are your hearts hardened? – Our hearts (v. 17c) 4. Having eyes do you not see and having ears do you not hear? – Our sight & hearing (v. 18a) 5. Do you not remember? – Our memories (v. 18b) Songs He Is The Light 7001303 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2013 Jesus Culture You Have Won Me 6143839 by B Johnson, J Riddle, and J Taylor 2011 Bethel Music Good Good Father 7036612 by A Brown and P Barrett 2014 © Pat Barrett Music In Christ Alone 3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music

Moved to Worship, Luke 7:36-50 Our love for Jesus is a response to how deeply forgiven we recognize ourselves to be. In this encounter there is a compare/contrast between two individuals. One, Simon the Pharisee doesn’t recognize his need to be forgiven thus his love for Jesus is non-existent, distant, cold. The other, the prostitute, recognize her deep sin but also the forgiveness of Jesus she loves recklessly. The we understand how much Christ has forgiven us the only response is to worship at his feet. 1. A Beautiful Risk (vs. 36-39) 2. A Gracious Response (vs. 40-43) 3. A Complete Forgiveness (vs. 44-50) Songs He Is The Light 7001303 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2013 Jesus Culture You Have Won Me 6143839 by B Johnson, J Riddle, and J Taylor 2011 Bethel Music Good Good Father 7036612 by A Brown and P Barrett 2014 © Pat Barrett Music In Christ Alone 3350395 by K Getty and S Townend 2001 Thankyou Music

When we give, must do so in faith believing that God sees our generosity and will richly support us in all things. 1. Partners in the gospel (vs. 14-16) 2. A wise investment (vs. 17-20) a. A great return (v. 17) b. An act of worship (v. 18) c. No risk (vs. 19-20) 3. A global effort (vs. 21-23) Songs: This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, J Riddle, and P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music Stronger #5060810 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing I Surrender (ASAD) #7060165 by D Leonard, J Ingram, and L Jordan © Open Hands Music All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by L Jordan and D Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music and Integrity's Alleluia! Music

Jesus defines us not our circumstances or even our challenges. The unexpected may happen now or it may happen without us even being aware. We must live in faithfulness to him because he defines me, rather than being defined by circumstances or difficulties. A troubled father: When the odds are against us (vs.21-24) A desperate woman: When there is no where else to turn (vs. 25-34) An impossible reality: When all hope is gone (vs. 35-43) Songs: The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson, and L Mooring Unknown 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) #6016351 by J Myrin and M Redman 2011 Thankyou Music Great Are You Lord #6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan, and D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing Take Heart #5409031 by J Houston 2010 Hillsong Publishing Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan and J Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing

JAN. 7/8, 2017 PARTNERS IN THE GOSPEL: DISCERNING, PHILIPPIANS 4:8–9 In Philippians 4:8-9, the apostle Paul points us to what should be our focus and encourages us to practice such things. 1. Think about these things (v. 8) a. Think true b. Think honorable c. Think just d. Think pure e. Think lovely f. Think commendable g. Think critically 2. Take action (v. 9) Resources for Sexual Purity Covenant Eyes: Internet accountability and filtering Guard yourself and your loved ones with this Internet accountability software. Use promo code freshstart30 to try it for free for 30 days. www.covenanteyes.com MEDITATION AFTER SERMON Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Think about what is true and honorable. Are you valuing truth more than opinion and personal gain? Ask God to help you focus on being honest and

The presence of the living God in our lives should cause us to look and live differently than those who do not know him. He transforms our relationships and perspective and gives us security in uncertain times. This is clearly the goal as the apostle Paul exhorts two leading women to resolve a difference between them and teaches the church as a whole how to be free of anxiety. 1. Get along – Labor together (vs. 2-3) 2. Find joy in Christ – Always (v. 4) 3. Chill out – Be reasonable (v. 5) 4. Do not be anxious – Pray (vs. 6-7) Songs Holy Spirit #6087919 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2011 Jesus Culture Always #5881037 by J Ingram and K Stanfill worshiptogether.com songs No Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser and M Helser 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing Great Are You Lord #6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan, and D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music We Will Not Be Shaken #7029075 by B Fielding, B Hartley, B Strand, B Johnson, and C Greely 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing

1. Not everybody knew the story (v. 18a) a. Joseph was a decent guy, but he struggled to believe (vs. 18b-19) b. Mary was telling the truth, but the truth was unbelievable (v. 20a) 2. God was at work (vs. 20b-21) 3. The promise was fulfilled (vs. 22-23) 4. We must respond (vs. 24-25) SONGS Joy Of The Lord #7047091 by Ed Cash and Rend Collective © Thankyou Music Joy To The World #24016 by Handel, George Frederic | Watts, Isaac Public Domain Peace Has Come #7030036 by B Fielding, B Hastings, and S Simmons 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing O Come All Ye Faithful (Let Us Adore Him) #7032716 by C. F Oakeley, J F Wade, and Rend Collective © Words: Public Domain and Music: Thankyou Music Hark The Herald Angels Sing / King Of Heaven #7019799 by C Wesley, F Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, J Ingram, and P Baloche © Integrity Worship Music He Is The Light #7001303 by B Torwalt and K Torwalt 2013 Jesus Culture Silent Night #2684749 by Young, J Freeman, J Mohr Public Domain

1. Good news of great joy (v. 1a) a. Binds up (v. 1b) b. Brings freedom (v. 1c) c. Proclaims forgiveness (v. 2a) d. Executes justice (v. 2b) e. Comforts (v. 2c) f. Transforms (v. 3) 2. We participate (v. 4) SONGS Angels We Have Heard On High #5606951 by C Tomlin 2009 worshiptogether.com songs The First Noel #31047 Public Domain God With Us #6460237 by L Jordan 2012 Open Hands Music and Integrity's Praise! Music Come Thou Long Expected Jesus #1759517 by Johann Sebastian Bach and Charles Wesley Public Domain No Other Name #7019979 by J Houston and J Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing

The servant, though despised and rejected by men, bore our griefs and carried our sorrows. Like a lamb led to the slaughter, it was the will of the Lord to crush him that he would bear our sin and intercede on our behalf. Through him our guilt can be removed and we can be reconciled to God. 1. Unexpected (vs. 13-15) 2. Overlooked (vs. 1-3) 3. Sacrificed (vs. 4-6) 4. Determined (vs. 7-9) 5. A future blessing (vs. 10-12) Songs Here For You #5925649 by M Maher, M Redman, J Reeves, and T Wanstall 2011 worshiptogether.com songs Forever Reign #5639997 by J Ingram and R Morgan 2009 SHOUT! Publishing, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, Windsor Hill Music, and West Main Music O Come, O Come Emmanuel #31982 by Coffin, H Sloane | N, J Mason | T Helmore Public Domain Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus #4037473 by C Cymbala and R S Lowry 1992 Carol Joy Music and Word Music, LLC All The Poor And Powerless #5881130 by L Jordan and D Leonard 2011 Integrity's Praise! Music and Integrity's Alleluia! Music

Human kings had failed the Israelites but Isaiah foretells of a king who would have the Spirit of the Lord rest upon him in an unprecedented way. Ruling with wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, and knowledge and the fear of the Lord, this King will bring peace to his people. 1. Who he is (v. 1) 2. What he has (v. 2) 3. How he rules (vs. 3-5) 4. The result (vs. 6-9) 5. Our mission (v. 10) SONGS All Who Are Thirsty #2489542 by Brenton Brown and Glenn Robertson 1998 Vineyard Songs Peace Has Come #7030036 by Ben Fielding, Ben Hastings, and Seth Simmons 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Hark The Herald Angels Sing / King Of Heaven #7019799 by C Wesley, F Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, J Ingram, P Baloche © Integrity Worship Music No Other Name #7019979 by Joel Houston and Jonas Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing Only King Forever #7011438 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light,” cried the prophet, but what was dawning on them none could have imagined. An invincible child, who would have no end, would establish the throne of his ancestor David forevermore. 1. The light will shine (vs. 1-3) 2. A coming victory (vs. 4-5) 3. A special child (vs. 9:6) a. A child is born b. A son is given c. King of Kings d. Wonderful Counselor e. Mighty God f. Everlasting Father g. Prince of Peace 4. A future certainty (v. 7) SONGS Waiting Here For You #5925663 by Jesse Reeves, Martin Smith, and Chris Tomlin 2011 worshiptogether.com songs He Is The Light #7001303 by Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt 2013 Jesus Culture Cornerstone #6158927 by William Batchelder Bradbury, Eric Liljero, Reuben Morgan, Edward Mote, and Jonas Myrin 2011 Hillsong Music Publishing Peace Has Come #7030036 by Ben Fielding, Ben Hastings, and Seth Simmons 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publ

Even Paul, with his pedigree, miraculous conversion, and impact in ministry did not consider himself “arrived”. Rather, he continually pressed on in his Christian walk and determined to live more and more like Christ. In this he invited others to imitate him and keep their eyes on others who walked similarly. 1. Press on (3:12-14) 2. Hold true (3:15-16) 3. Choose wisely (3:17-19) 4. Look forward (3:20-21) 5. Stand firm (4:1) SONGS The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by Brenton Brown, Brian Johnson, and Leeland Mooring Always #5881037 by Jason Ingram and Kristian Stanfill worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Sony/ATV Timber Publishing, and Windsor Hill Music Christ Is Enough #6514035 by Reuben Morgan and Jonas Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Man Of Sorrows #6476063 by Matt Crocker and Brooke Ligertwood 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher, and Marty Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing

We must be careful to never let our accomplishments lead us to a place of self-sufficiency that would cloud our thinking or tarnish our effectiveness. 1. Do not be misled (vs. 1-3) 2. Count everything as loss (vs. 4-9) 3. Never grow complacent (vs. 10-11) SONGS In Christ Alone #3350395 by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 2001 Thankyou Music This I Believe (The Creed) #7018338 by Ben Fielding and Matt Crocker 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) I Will Exalt #5861765 by Amanda Falk 2010 Bethel Music Christ Is Enough #6514035 by Reuben Morgan and Jonas Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Revelation Song #4447960 by Jennie Riddle 2004 Gateway Create Publishing

Rather than living lives of no consequence, Paul exhorts the Philippians to obedient living. What example and impact do our lives have on those who interact with us? Are we set apart and encouraging to the faithful? 1. Obedience requires effort (vs. 12-13) 2. Obedience sets us apart (vs. 14-16a) 3. Obedience encourages the faithful (vs. 16b-18) 4. Two examples: a. Timothy (vs. 19-24) b. Epaphroditus (vs. 25-30) SONGS When You Walk Into The Room #7001307 by Bryan Torwalt and Katie Torwalt 2013 Jesus Culture Stronger #5060810 by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing I Surrender (ASAD) #7060165 by David Leonard, Jason Ingram, and Leslie Jordan © Open Hands Music No Other Name #7019979 by Joel Houston and Jonas Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) The Stand # 4705248 by Joel Houston 2005 Hillsong Publishing

We must constantly wrestle with our desire for personal promotion and take on the heart of Christ, confident in his future commendation. 1. Love well (vs. 2:1-4) 2. Like Jesus (vs. 2:5-8) 3. Our exalted Lord (vs. 2:9-11) SONGS Here For You #5925649 by Matt Maher, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, and Tim Wanstall 2011 worshiptogether.com songs Before The Throne Of God Above #2306412 by Charitie Lees Bancroft and Vikki Cook 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship Forever [Bethel] #7001228 by Christa Black Gifford, Kari Jobe, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor, and Gabriel Wilson 2013 Bethel Music Humble King #2650388 by Brown, Brenton 1999 Vineyard Songs (UK/Eire) (Admin. by Vineyard Music UK) Majesty (Here I Am) #4219071 by Stuart Garrard and Martin Smith 2003, 2004 Curious? Music UK