Woodmen Valley Chapel

When we are tempted to despair we are encouraged to look back over God’s great faithfulness and trust in his present provision. God is faithful and will go before us in our battle against sin. He will never leave us or forsake us. 1. Do not be Afraid (vs. 17-19) a. Remember what He has Done (vs. 18b-19) b. Remember where He is (vs. 20-21) 2. Move Forward (vs. 22) 3. Victory is Certain - Live in the Victory (vs. 23-24) 4. (Do yourself a favor) Eliminate risk (vs. 25-26) SONGS: Here For You One Thing Remains Stronger To Our God We Will Not Be Shaken

As the Israelites entered the Promised Land they were to clear away the nations before them and to devote them to complete destruction. So we are not to trifle or fool around with sin but militantly do whatever we can to rid it from our lives. 1. Sin is serious (vs.1-5) 2. Grace is real (vs. 6-11) 3. Enjoyment is optional (vs. 12-16) SONGS The Lord Our God Jesus Paid It All How He Loves It Is Well [Bethel] It Is Well No Longer Slaves

As we pursue after Christ and live the Christian life it will be noticed and have an impact on those around us. Though we will not always see it immediately (if ever), our faithfulness is used of the Holy Spirit to draw others to Christ. 1. Live in a way that makes others ask (vs 20) 2. When asked share Christ (vs 21-23) 3. Share Christ and give hope (vs 24) 4. Give hope and stay faithful (vs 25) SONGS Open Up The Heavens Cornerstone Great Is Thy Faithfulness Great Are You Lord Always The Stand

We desire to be self-sufficient but in the end we are totally dependent upon God. We must be careful that in our abundance we do not forsake the one who gave us all. Warning #1: Do not forget (prosperity) (vs.10-13) Warning #2: Do not abandon (relativism) (vs.14-15) Warning #3: Do not test (trust) (vs.16) The Instruction: Believe & Obey (vs.17-19) SONGS This Is Amazing Grace Here For You God I Look To You Lead Me To The Cross Lord I Need You

God’s instructions are not simply to be followed, they are given for our benefit and to be entrusted to the next generation. 1. Command & Consequence (vs.1-3) 2. Affirmation & Commitment (vs. 4-5) 3. Today & Tomorrow (vs. 6-9) SONGS The Lord Our God Holy Spirit Be Thou My Vision 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) No Longer Slaves

Jesus masterfully reveals our concern for the material things and how often it trumps our hearts for individuals. We need to reflect his welcoming heart for lost sinners and welcome them into our community. 1. The Audience (vs. 1-2) 2. The Lost Sheep (vs. 3-7) 3. The Lost Coin (vs. 8-10) 4. The Lost Little Brother (vs. 11-30) 5. The Loving Father (vs. 20b-24) 6. The Lost Big Brother (vs. 25-29) 7. The Loving Father (vs. 31-32) SONGS The Lord Our God How Great Thou Art Out Of Hiding God Of The Redeemed Before The Throne Of God Above Forever Reign

as Christians we are to live a different life – and a key distinguisher of how we are to live differently is to live a life marked by joy 1. A willing sacrifice (v. 34a) 2. Marked by Joy (v. 34a, Gal 5:22) 3. Free from Corruption (v.34b-35a) 4. Moved to Action (v.35b) SONGS You Are Good (Johnson/Riddle) Love Came Down [J Riddle] Jesus Paid It All Stronger No Longer Slaves What Joy Is Found

We need to consider the cost and commit to dying to ourselves. 1. Love Christ more than anything else. What do you love more than him? 2. Bear our cross. What are you willing to bear for Christ? 3. Count the cost. What cost is too high to be a disciple? 4. Renounce what you have. What are you unwilling to renounce? SONGS Only King Forever You Have Won Me Scandal Of Grace None But Jesus I Have Decided To Follow Jesus The Stand

In this parable Jesus teaches on the radical generosity of God’s kingdom. We accordingly should pursue the hurting and welcome them into the body of Christ. 1. A Generous Love (vs. 12-14) 2. Unwarranted Confidence (vs. 15) 3. Shortsighted Priorities (vs. 16-20) 4. Unmerited Grace (vs. 21-24) SONGS This Is Amazing Grace Your Love Never Fails Come Thou Fount How He Loves All The Poor And Powerless

Jesus tells a parable of honor and humility. Humility does not seek it’s own needs; it serves. Humility causes you to look for ways to put another person’s needs before yours. 1. Upward: Humility before God 2. Inward: Humility before self 3. Outward: Humility before others SONGS You Are Good (Johnson/Riddle) 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) God I Look To You Facedown Holy Spirit From The Inside Out

Jesus takes a bold, loving risk to heal a man on the Sabbath. He didn’t do this in hiding, rather at the home of a Pharisee! Jesus knew this would incur judgment, but His courageous act of compassion is more significant than rule-keeping. How can a heart of compassion and courage, like that of Christ’s, guide our lives today? 1. Religion acts in Silence & Judgment 2. Faith responds in Compassion & Courage SONGS We Will Not Be Shaken He Is Faithful Waiting Here For You One Thing Remains Overcome

As we are transformed into his image our heart towards others is radically remade. Our very disposition is changed into one of love. 1. Love well (v.9) 2. Show honor (v.10) 3. Serve faithfully 4. Be Patient (v.12) 5. Meet Needs (v.13) 6. Bless Enemies (v.14) 7. Encourage people (v.15) 8. Stick Together (v.16) 9. Slow down (v.17) 10 Pursue Peace (v.18) 11. Trust God (v. 19) 12. Give Help (v. 20) 13. Take action (v.21) SONGS Jesus We Love You The Lord Our God Great Are You Lord How Deep The Father's Love For Us Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus Forever [Bethel]

Part of our new life in Christ is entrance into his family and serving in his body the church. We are not only to be transformed individually but corporately as well. 1. See yourself clearly (v. 3) 2. Recognize the need (vs. 4-5) 3. Identify your gifts (v. 6a) 4. Serve the body (vs. 6b-8) SONGS He Is Faithful To Our God Cornerstone Scandal Of Grace God Of The Redeemed

God desires that we be truly transformed. Not simply playing a part or gritting our teeth and doing something we feel we should. But genuinely having our minds renewed so that we desire and, consequently, behave differently. 1. Living the Christian life begins with understanding (v.1a) 2. Understanding leads to a response (v. 1b) 3. The response is all encompassing (v. 1c) 4. The result: a. Looks different (v. 2a) b. Takes time (v. 2b) c. Brings confidence (v. 2c)

Our earthly heroes will fail us. This passage gives some good insight into how and when we fall. 1. This is our history (vs. 18-19) a. We are weakest after battle (vs. 20-21) b. Love well when others are weak (vs. 22-23) c. Plan ahead – Character Counts (vs. 24-29) SONGS We Will Not Be Shaken Lord I Need You Revelation Song What Joy Is Found Holy Holy Holy One Thing Remains

If you had spent 370 days on an ark and finally got off it, what is the first thing you would do? The first thing recorded about Noah…he worshipped. 1. Understanding leads to worship (v. 8:20) 2. God responds to our praise(vs. 8:21-22) 3. God gives us instruction (vs. 9:1-7) 4. God makes a promise(vs. 9:8-17) SONGS Furious Love Came Down [J Riddle] God I Look To You God Of The Redeemed Mighty To Save

Though silent, God did not forget Noah. He has not forgotten us either! 1. God remembered Noah (vs 1-2) 2. God was silent (vs 3-5) 3. Noah waited on God (vs 6-14) 4. God speaks – A new beginning (vs 15-19) SONGS I Will Trust You Always The Lord Our God Waiting Here For You We Will Not Be Shaken Only King Forever

Though God makes promises, he sometimes appears to take his time in fulfilling them. While devastating for the world, God's promise to Noah is fulfilled. 1. Noah believed in God (vs. 6-10) 2. God was in control (vs. 11-16) 3. The flood was devastating (vs.17-23) 4. Trust in God (v. 24) SONGS Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come) This I Believe (The Creed) Stronger Great Are You Lord Lord Have Mercy It Is Well [Bethel] It Is Well With My Soul

God gives Noah some detailed instruction and Noah does it. Interestingly, we are not told of any questions Noah has nor whether he had any help, or how long it took. The sole focus was on God’s instruction and Noah’s obedience. 1. The instruction (vs. 14-16) 2. The reason (v. 17) 3. The promise (vs. 18-21) 4. Noah's obedience (vs.22-7:5) SONGS Called Me Higher We Will Not Be Shaken Holy Spirit Came To My Rescue Come To Me The Stand