Woodmen Valley Chapel

We must be faithful to what God sets before us, believing in Christ’s abiding presence, and confident in our future hope. 1. Rejection A. Familiarity breeds contempt. Matthew 13:53-57a B. Contempt stifles growth. Matthew 13:57b-58 2. Injustice A. Not all ears listen. Matthew 14:1-2 B. Not all goes well. Matthew 14:3-12 SONGS Unstoppable God We Will Not Be Shaken Jesus We Love You You Alone It Is Well [Bethel] It Is Well With My Soul

Our future is not bound up in our performance, but in his promise to present us blameless before God. Consequently, we are to offer him joyful praise as we place our trust in him. A powerful reminder as we enter each week! The Issue: 1. We need to contend for the faith (vs. 1-4) 2. There are those who would destroy it (vs. 1:5-16) 3. This was expected (vs. 17-19) The Antidote: 1. Pursue Christ (vs. 20-21) 2. Love well (vs. 22-23) 3. Live confident (vs. 24-25)

We need to be reminded of what we possess in him and the difference that can make in our communities. 1. Praying for you (vs. 15-17) 2. What We Have (vs. 18-19) 3. Christ Above All (vs. 20-23) SONGS Let It Be Known Death Was Arrested You Have Won Me Forever Reign

We need to be reminded of what we possess in him and the difference that can make in our communities. 1. Praying for you (vs. 15-17) 2. What We Have (vs. 18-19) 3. Christ Above All (vs. 20-23) SONGS Let It Be Known Death Was Arrested You Have Won Me Forever Reign

We need to be reminded of what we possess in him and the difference that can make in our communities. 1. Praying for you (vs. 15-17) 2. What We Have (vs. 18-19) 3. Christ Above All (vs. 20-23) SONGS Let It Be Known Death Was Arrested You Have Won Me Forever Reign

Since we have Christ, we will not lose – we don’t have to shrink back in fear – but engage a broken and hurting world with the hope of Christ. 1. Remember your endurance in the past (vs. 32-34a) 2. Look confidently to the future (vs. 34b-36) 3. Live courageously in the present (vs. 37-39) SONGS We Will Not Be Shaken Always God With Us Revelation Song Take Heart

We cannot hold fast alone. We need the community of faith to encourage us to live in grace and not merely in external rituals. 1. A fixed gaze (vs. 24) 2. A mutual encouragement (vs. 25) 3. An urgent warning (vs. 26-31) SONGS: The Lion And The Lamb Lord I Need You Cornerstone Be Thou My Vision The Stand

Because of the finished work of Christ on the Cross we are able to have confidence to enter into his presence. Our hope and our faithfulness is based on the unfailing promise and faithfulness of God, that is why we do not waver. 1. Let Us Draw Near To Christ a. In Confidence (v. 19a) b. By His Blood (v. 19b-22) 2. Let Us Hold Fast To Christ (v. 23) BOOK: The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name http://amzn.to/29HzGGv SONGS Love Came Down [J Riddle] The Lord Our God One Thing Remains I Will Exalt God With Us (Torwalt) Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb God I Look To You Full Attention You Have Won Me

We were reconciled to God through the death of His Son. SONGS: Here For You This I Believe (The Creed) 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Before The Throne Of God Above Jesus Paid It All

While it would have appeared that God was absent and the fate of the Israelites had been sealed, the Jews were permitted to defend themselves and the feast of Purim was inaugurated in celebration of their great victory. Regardless of what we face, we too can be confident in the great victory secured for us through the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. 1. The Great Reversal (vs. 9:1-4) 2. The Threat Removed (vs. 9:5-19) 3. The Feast of Purim (vs. 9:20-32) 4. The Future Bright (vs. 10:1-3) SONGS Come Thou Fount Found In You Cornerstone Jesus We Love You In Christ Alone

There is perhaps no greater example in the Bible of the message in Proverbs 16:18 (“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.”) than when a seemingly trivial sleepless night begins the downfall of the evil Haman. As a result of Esther’s impassioned plea, Haman’s evil plans are turned against him, his enemy Mordecai is exalted to his position and prominence, and the Jewish people are given right to defend themselves. 1. A sleepless night (vs. 6:1-14) 2. A plot revealed (vs. 7:1-8:2) 3. An impassioned plea (vs. 8:3-6) 4. The tables turned (vs. 8:7-17) SONGS: This Is Amazing Grace God Of The Redeemed I Am Not Alone O Praise The Name (Anástasis) This I Believe (The Creed)

Esther is made aware of the plot against her people and is left with a difficult decision. Boosted by Mordecai’s encouragement, she risks her very life to save her people. 1. An honest reaction (vs. 4:1-3) 2. A growing faith (vs. 4:4-17) 3. An incredible stand (vs. 5:1-8) 4. A jealous man (vs. 5:9-14) SONGS: He Is The Light Stronger All The Poor And Powerless Lord I Need You Commitment Challenge: Gather -- Attend 3 of 4 weekends, be 10 minutes early to prepare heart and meet someone near you Connect -- Connect with someone at Woodmen Grow -- Read Gospel of Mark over next 3 wks Contribute -- Commit to giving 10% of your income, Pray for short term & long term missions

Our good actions, while sometimes seemingly overlooked, could cause us to doubt God’s presence in our lives. These are difficult times and we must persevere in our faith. 1. An obedient daughter (vs. 2:19-20) 2. A heroic servant (vs. 2:21-23) 3. An unbelievable turn (vs. 3:1-2) 4. A mortal enemy (vs. 3:3-6) 5. An evil plot (vs. 3:7-11) 6. A callous man (vs. 3:12-15) SONGS Found In You Always Our God MUSIC VDO: Even Unto Death Came To My Rescue

We cannot always see the consequences of our actions nor what God has planned for us in the future. 1. A Magnificent Kingdom (vs. 1-8) 2. A Fickle King (vs. 1:9-22) 3. A Jewish Girl (vs. 2:1-11) 4. The New Queen (vs. 2:12-18) SONGS The Lion And The Lamb We Will Not Be Shaken Great Are You Lord The Stand

We each have a unique part to play, we must each realize what our part is but more importantly build on the foundation that is Christ and we should boast only in the wisdom and power of God. 1. We are changed (vs. 1-4) 2. We are servants (vs. 5-9) 3. Three Warnings: a. Build wisely (vs. 10-15) b. Build carefully (vs. 16-17) c. Build together (vs. 18-23) SONGS He Is The Light How Deep The Father's Love For Us Waiting Here For You Cornerstone From The Inside Out

What so many have missed, God has revealed to his people. The Spirit searches our very thoughts and gives us the ability to understand the things freely given us by God. In Christ we can interpret spiritual truths and have confidence in this world. 1. The Wisdom of God: The Cross of Christ (vs. 6-9) 2. The Revelation of the Spirit: A Gift Freely Given (vs 10-13) 3. The Mind of Christ: A Selfless Love (vs. 14-16) SONGS Only King Forever The Lion And The Lamb When You Walk Into The Room Holy Spirit God I Look To You