Woodmen Valley Chapel

In the wisdom of God the gospel of Jesus is a message of folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 1. The message of the gospel is something everyone needs to hear (1:18-25) 2. Sharing the Gospel is something every Christian is qualified to do (1:26-31) 3. Salvation is only found in the power of God (2:1-4) SONGS The Lord Our God The Lion And The Lamb O Praise The Name (Anástasis) Stronger

Like Saul, our conversions should have a dramatic impact on our lives – proclaiming the gospel and growing in our faith are not simply hallmarks of Saul’s life, but should be true of each of us. 1. A new life (vs. 19b-22) 2. A new normal (vs. 23-25) 3. A new beginning (vs. 26-30) 4. The church grew (vs. 31) SONGS Come Thou Fount This Is Amazing Grace No Longer Slaves How Deep The Father's Love For Us How He Loves

We must be careful that we do not put limits in our own hearts on what God can do. If Jesus could change Saul, who could be out of his reach? 1. An unlikely candidate (vs. 1-2) 2. A dramatic encounter (vs. 3-9) 3. An obedient follower (vs. 10-17a) 4. A new life (vs. 17b-19a) SONG Alive In You Cornerstone Jesus We Love You God Of The Redeemed Hosanna (B. Fraser)

Detailing the story of the conversion of the Ethiopian, the episode highlights the power of God’s word and the necessity of our timely response. Philip’s unwavering obedience led to a powerful encounter. We too cannot always see in advance the plans of the Lord and must walk by faith, not by sight. 1. A strange request (vs. 26-27a) 2. A searching heart (vs. 27b-35) 3. A decision to follow (vs. 36-38) 4. The gospel goes forth (vs. 39-40) SONGS Love Came Down [J Riddle] You Have Won Me Lord I Need You Death Was Arrested One Thing Remains

1. The resurrection of Jesus was feared (vs. 62-66) 2. The resurrection of Jesus happened (vs. 1-10) 3. The resurrection of Jesus was denied (vs. 11-15) 4. Three days changed everything (vs. 16-20) SONGS Man Of Sorrows Jesus Paid It All O Praise The Name (Anástasis) Our Risen King [Whitman] Forever [Bethel]

Jesus was brutally beaten and mocked before being led away to be crucified. All who passed by derided him – onlookers, the priests, and even those crucified along with him. Being laid in a tomb, the world thought the Son of God was gone. 1. He was mocked & crucified (vs. 27-38) 2. He was mocked & endured (vs. 39-50) 3. The night love died (vs. 51-56) 4. The King was laid to rest (vs. 56-61) SONGS The Wonderful Cross Hallelujah What A Savior Sweetly Broken Scandal Of Grace How Deep The Father's Love For Us Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus Man Of Sorrows

We must not allow unforeseen changes to limit our proclamation, even when we suspect that there will be no real fruit, we must proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. 1. Persecution breaks out (vs 1b-3) 2. And the gospel… a. Moves forward (vs 4-13) b. Brings reconciliation (vs 14-17) c. Reveals hard hearts (vs 18-24) d. Spreads beyond (vs 25) SONGS Hosanna (Praise is Rising) Take Heart God I Look To You Jesus Son Of God Only King Forever

Living in an age of seemingly unprecedented relativism, we must at times unapologetically point to the truth and call for repentance. Though to do so may come at great cost to us. 1. Stephen’s accusation (vs. 51-53) 2. Stephen’s witness (vs. 54-56) 3. Stephen’s death (vs. 7:57-8:1a) SONGS This Is Amazing Grace Jesus Paid It All God With Us (Torwalt) Forever Reign Man Of Sorrows

Stephen shares the testimony of God’s working in the lives. We cannot assume that people know the details of the story and must ensure that we ourselves know what we are talking about. 1. The charges (vs. 1) 2. His defense: a. Abraham (vs. 2-8) b. Joseph (vs. 9-16) c. Moses (vs. 17-36) SONGS Your Love Never Fails All The Poor And Powerless O Praise The Name (Anástasis) How He Loves

Even while they were enjoying unprecedented growth, the early church was not without opposition. We need be mindful that though faithful, it does not mean we will avoid conflict. 1. Private depth precedes public impact (vs. 8) 2. A positive impact is not always well received (vs. 9) 3. God gives confidence when we are opposed (vs. 10) 4. The opposition is real and rarely fair (vs. 11-14) 5. The presence of God is notably different (vs. 15) SONGS Here For You Hallelujah What A Savior Jesus Son Of God Man Of Sorrows

As the church grew, the workload simply became too much for the apostles to handle. For our work at Woodmen to continue and be blessed, we too need to enlist others to help with the work. 1. The problem (vs. 1-2) 2. The plan (vs. 3-4) 3. The people (vs. 5-6) 4. The result (vs. 7) SONGS The Lord Our God You Have Won Me Holy Spirit All The Earth God Of The Redeemed

Sinners drew near to Christ while the religious establishment sought division. God’s heart is for the lost and the self-righteous will miss the party. 1. Jesus Welcomed (vs. 1-2) 2. Jesus Pursued (vs. 3-4) 3. Jesus Rejoiced (vs. 5-7)

Sinners drew near to Christ while the religious establishment sought division. God’s heart is for the lost and the self-righteous will miss the party. 1. Jesus Welcomed (vs. 1-2) 2. Jesus Pursued (vs. 3-4) 3. Jesus Rejoiced (vs. 5-7)

Sinners drew near to Christ while the religious establishment sought division. God’s heart is for the lost and the self-righteous will miss the party. 1. Jesus Welcomed (vs. 1-2) 2. Jesus Pursued (vs. 3-4) 3. Jesus Rejoiced (vs. 5-7)

It has been said that the issue is not, “unanswered questions but answers unquestioned.” If not careful the followers of Christ are susceptible to buying into the world’s goals and values. We must be careful to listen with a discerning ear in order to detect the lies of the enemy.

The love of God was made manifest in the person and work of Christ. As his children, we too should be transformed into his image and display the love of God through all that we do. Interestingly, our confidence for the final day is not to be found in intellectual agreement but in the evidence of love in our lives.

We must be careful to listen with a discerning ear in order to detect the lies of the enemy. 1. The warning: Do not be fooled (vs. 1) 2. The test: Who do you say Christ is? (vs. 2-3) 3. The assurance: The Holy Spirit (vs. 4) 4. The proof: Biblical Unity (vs. 5-6) SONGS Love Came Down [J Riddle] Stronger Jesus Paid It All Lord I Need You God I Look To You

We are to pattern our lives after the example of Christ who laid down his life for us. Our love is to be a transforming and practical love for the family of God that goes far beyond lip service to tangible and sacrificial examples of care one for another. 1. Love well (vs. 11) 2. What it is not: a. Jealous (vs. 12) b. Shortsighted (vs. 13) c. Optional (vs. 14-15) 3. What it is: a. Sacrificial (vs. 16) b. Generous (vs. 17) c. Active (vs. 18) 4. Why it matters (vs. 19-24) SONGS Here For You You Have Won Me How He Loves Full Attention How Great Is Our God Forever [Bethel]

Four components to truly understand Christ's challenge to be a worker in the harvest. 1. The Meaning: The Harvest, The Crowds, The Workers 2. The Motivation – 3 Lessons a. Shepherd – reach the lost b. Farmer – save the dying c. Savior – compassion for the lost and dying 3. The Methodology – Go, See, Individualize 4. The Mandate – The Call to Action SONGS Be Thou My Vision He Is The Light Good Good Father Came To My Rescue 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)

Before jumping into a New Year ahead we pause to remember all that enjoyment is a gift and that he, and he alone, is worthy of all our praise and thanksgiving. 1. I give thanks to the God who answers (vs.1-3) 2. I give thanks to the God who cares (vs. 4-6) 3. I give thanks to the God who delivers (vs. 7-8) SONGS Joyful (The One Who Saves) Here I Am To Worship Waiting Here For You Revelation Song God With Us