Woodmen Valley Chapel

God shows Peter that he desires for all people to hear and embrace Christ. We too must be willing to share the gospel with all people and not let prejudice or bias discourage the work. 1. God wants to be found (10:1-8) 2. We need to be prepared (10:9-16) 3. We must respond (10:17-23a) 4. God is at work in many (10:23b-33) 5. Share the gospel (10:34-43) 6. Expect results (10:44-48) SONGS: Unstoppable God 7011436 by Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, and Wade Joye 2014 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Christ Is Enough 6514035 by Reuben Morgan and Jonas Myrin 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing Waiting Here For You 5925663 by Jesse Reeves, Martin Smith, and Chris Tomlin 2011 worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Vamos Publishing, and Curious? Music UK Let There Be Light 7069096 by B Ligertwood, J Houston, M Crocker, M Guy Chislett, S Ligertwood 2016 © Hillsong Music Publishing

The apostle Peter begins to minister outside Jerusalem and heals a paralyzed man and raises a woman from the dead. As was often the case in Jesus’ ministry, as people heard of these miraculous acts of God they turned to the Lord. Our God still desires to work through people faithful to follow his direction in their life to seek and save the lost. 1. Seek an opportunity (9:32-33) 2. Expect results (9:34-35) 3. People talk (9:36-38) 4. Dream big (9:39-41) 5. Wait and see (9:42-43) SONGS: Be Thou My Vision 30639 by Hull, Eleanor Henrietta | Byrne, Mary Elizabeth Public Domain Stronger 5060810 by Ben Fielding and Reuben Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing God With Us 6460237 by Leslie Jordan 2012 Open Hands Music and Integrity's Praise! Music Exalted Over All 7065022 by Andi Rozier, Jason Ingram, and Jess Cates 2016 © All Essential Music No Other Name 7019979 by Joel Houston and Jonas Myrin 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing

1. Jesus’ followers did not expect the resurrection (Luke 24:36-37) 2. Jesus had a new glorified body (Luke 24:38-43) 3. This is what the Old Testament looked forward to (Luke 24:44) 4. The message of the gospel (Luke 24:45-47) 5. We are part of his plan (Luke 24:48-49) Songs: Be Enthroned #7054178 by B Johnson, H Thompson, J Riddle, and K Heiligenthal 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, J Riddle, and P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music Forever [Bethel] #7001228 by C Black Gifford, K Jobe, B Johnson, J Johnson, J Taylor, and G Wilson 2013 Bethel Music and worshiptogether.com What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing Only King Forever #7011438 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick, and W Joye 2013 Sony/ATV Tree Publishing

The Promise – Saved by Grace Good Friday 2017 Exodus 12:29-13:16 Even while suffering great loss, Pharaoh concedes but does not repent. The Israelites are miraculously delivered, and God calls on them to commemorate the event so that they never forget. In a far more significant way, we too have been delivered from death through the blood of another and are called to remember that great sacrifice through the Lord’s Supper. 1. A searing judgment (vs. 29-41) 2. A night to remember (vs. 42-51) 3. A message to share (13:1-16) Songs: Man Of Sorrows #6476063 by M Crocker and B Ligertwood 2012 Hillsong Music Publishing How Deep The Father's Love For Us #1558110 by Stuart Townend 1995 Thankyou Music How He Loves #5032549 by John Mark McMillan 2005 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Jesus Paid It All #4689508 by J T Grape, E M Hall, and A Nifong 2006 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music At The Cross (Love Ran Red) #7017786 by C Tomlin, E Cash, J Myrin, M Armstrong, and M Redman © Countless Wonder Publi

A Final Judgment Exodus 11:1-12:28 At long last, God details for Moses and the Israelites his plan of deliverance. The Lord will give the Israelites favor in the eyes of the Egyptians and they will be relieved to see them go. The Israelites, however, will only be rescued as they are faithfully obedient to the Lord’s instruction. We too are told what we must do in order to be saved. The question becomes, are we faithful? 1. The last night (vs.1-10) 2. A new beginning (12:1-13) 3. An unleavened life (vs. 14-20) 4. Saved by faith (vs. 21-28) Songs: Come Thou Fount #3630228 by D Crowder 2002 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music Hosanna (B. Fraser) #4785835 by B Fraser 2006 Hillsong Publishing Lord I Need You #5925687 by D Carson, M Maher, C Nockels, J Reeves, and K Stanfill 2011 worshiptogether.com songs What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing In Christ Alone #3350395 by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 2001 Thankyou Music Faithful To Th

God, in his grace, not only tells us of coming punishment but also how we can save ourselves from it. Not all the Egyptians heeded God’s direction and they suffered for their disobedience. While we often learn from positive examples set before us, we too should learn from the examples of those who choose poorly and observe the result. 1. Heed the Warning (vs. 13-35) 2. Learn from Others (10:1-20) 3. Do not Delay (vs. 23-29) You Make Me Brave #7003306 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music Be Enthroned #7054178 by B Johnson, H Thompson, J Riddle, and K Heiligenthal 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing Great Are You Lord #6460220 by J Ingram, L Jordan, and D Leonard 2012 Open Hands Music Shepherd #7003305 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson 2010 Bethel Music

His People Set Apart Exodus 8:20-9:12 Though Pharaoh’s heart remains hard, God continues to bring plagues so that Pharaoh “may know that I am the Lord in the midst of the earth” (Ex.8:22b), but as God increases the severity of the plagues, he begins to make a distinction between the Israelites and Egyptians. While not always visibly apparent, through Christ we have been made distinct from all peoples for we no longer live under the power of death. 1. God Makes a Distinction (vs. 20-32) 2. Sin Brings Death (9:1-7) 3. We Must Repent (vs. 8-12) Songs: The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson, and L Mooring Be Enthroned #7054178 by B Johnson, H Thompson, J Riddle, and K Heiligenthal 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing Jesus We Love You #7030068 by H McClure, K Heiligenthal, and P McClure 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing God Of The Redeemed #5858132 by C McClure, P McClure, and Je Riddle 2010 Bethel Music and Mercy / Vineyard Publishing No

His Desire Clear Exodus 7:8-8:19 Pharaoh disbelieves Moses and cynically asks for “miracles” to prove the veracity of Moses’ words. Though God performs “signs” and even sends three plagues upon the Egyptians, Pharaoh stubbornly refuses to yield. If we are not careful, we too can have our hearts grow hard instead of tender to what God is doing in our lives. 1. A hard heart (vs. 8-13) a. Despite warning (vs. 14-25) b. Despite evidence (8:1-15) c. Despite encouragement (vs. 16-19) Songs: The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013 Came To My Rescue #4705190 by J Davies, M Sampson, and D Thomas 2005 Hillsong Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding and B Ligertwood 2016 Hillsong Music Publishing O Come To The Altar #7051511 by C Brown, M Brock, S Furtick, and W Joye 2015 © Be Essential Songs Revelation Song #4447960 by J Riddle 2004 Gateway Create Publishing

God does not chastise Moses for his doubt but reaffirms his commitment to rescue his people. God’s power is not dependent on our performance, and God often uses those that the world considers weak to highlight that reality. When we step out in faith, we do so not because we have the abilities in and of ourselves but because he who has called us is faithful. 1. God knows (vs. 1-5) 2. God rescues (vs. 6-8) 3. We doubt (vs. 9-12) 4. God sends (6:13-7:7) a. Real people (vs. 13-27) b. With clarity (6:28-7:7) Songs Found In You #7005969 by P Baloche and A Rozier 2013 Leadworship Songs, Open Hands Music, Cornerstone #6158927 by W B Bradbury, E Liljero, R Morgan, E Mote, and J Myrin 2011 Hillsong Music Publishing Good Good Father #7036612 by A Brown and P Barrett 2014 © Pat Barrett Music Exalted Over All #7065022 by A Rozier, J Ingram, and Jess Cates 2016 © All Essential Music Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor, and P McClure 2015 © Bethel Music Publishing

While God had clearly revealed to Moses his plan and the opposition he would encounter, when it all began to happen, Moses’ confidence began to weaken and doubt set in. We must remember that though God sends us, we are not told that the journey would be free of difficulty, and we cannot let the presence of opposition discourage us in our task. 1. The first encounter (vs.1-5) 2. Things get worse (vs. 6-14) 3. People lose faith (vs. 15-21) 4. Discouragement sets in (vs. 22-23) Songs: Stronger #5060810 by B Fielding and R Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing This Is Amazing Grace #6333821 by J Farro, J Riddle, and P Wickham 2012 Bethel Music God With Us #6460237 by L Jordan 2012 Open Hands Music and Integrity's Praise! Music Shepherd #7003305 by A Cook 2013 Bethel Music Waiting Here For You #5925663 by J Reeves, M Smith, and C Tomlin 2011 worshiptogether.com songs O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher, and M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing

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