Sermon

"Living With Urgency, " p.2 Text: 1 Thessalonian's 5:12-15

Guest Speaker: Elder Joseph Hyligar

Outline- July 24th 2022

Title: Living with Christs Return in Mind

Text: 1 Thessalonian's 5:12-15

Ministry Opportunities:

There will be no Corporate Prayer or Bible Study on July 20th or 27th. Corporate Prayer and Bible Study will resume on August 3rd.

Pastor is on vacation from 7/15-8/2

"Living With Urgency, " Text: 1 Thessalonian's 5:1-11

Guest Speaker: Elder Joseph Hyligar

Outline- July 17, 2022

Title: Please Hold for A Very Important Message

Text: 1 Thessalonian's 5:1-11

Ministry Opportunities:

There will be no Corporate Prayer or Bible Study on July 20th or 27th. Corporate Prayer and Bible Study will resume on August 3rd.

Pastor is on vacation from 7/15-8/2

"Please Hold for A Very Important Message, " Text: John 3:16

Outline- July 10, 2022

Title: Please Hold for A Very Important Message

Text: John 3:16

Quote: We can never know the costliness of Calvary to God nor can we ever measure the love that lay behind it.

Points:

I. Love- v.16a

II. Gave- v. 16b

III. Believe- v. 16c

IV. Have- v. 16d

Application:

1. What did you learn from our discussion on the “Scriptures of the Great Divide”?

2. What did you learn from our discussion on “For God so Loved the World”?

3. What did you learn from our discussion on “Gave”?

4. What did you learn from our discussion on “Believe”?

5. What did you learn from our discussion on “Have”? ( i.e eternal life/ salvation)

Ministry Opportunities:

There will be no Corporate Prayer or Bible Study on July 20th or 27th. Corporate Prayer and Bible Study will resume on August 3rd.

16th- Ladies’ Small Group-10-11:30am

Pastor will be on vacation from 7/15-8/2

"Waiting With All Hope," Psalm 130:5-8

Outline- July 3, 2022

Title: “Waiting With All Hope”

Text: Psalm 130:5-8

Quote: Waiting is an act of faith

Points:

I. God of Hope (vv. 5-6)

II. God of Abundance (vv. 7-8)

Application:

1. What did you learn from our discussion concerning the “Three Elements About Spiritual Waiting”?

2. What did you learn reason “We Wait on The Lord”?

3. What did you learn about waiting on the Lord?

4. What did you learn about the Lord’s unfailing love?

Ministry Opportunities:

6th- Corporate Praises and Prayers- 7pm-7:45pm

6th Corporate Bible Study Titus 1- 8pm

9th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30-9am

14th- 31st – Pastor’s Vacation


"I'm Lost Without You," Text: Psalm 130:1-4

Outline- June 26, 2022

Text: Psalm 130:1-4

Title: “I’m Lost Without You”

Quote: The proper fear of the Lord is based upon acknowledging God’s right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy.

Points:

I. Crying Out ( vv. 1-2)

II. Cry Out For Forgiveness ( vv. 3-4)

Application:

1. Read Psalms 120-134 ( Psalms of Ascent)

2. When was the last time you cried out to the Lord?

3. What dd you learn from our discussion on “cry for freedom”?

4. What did you learn about God’s mercy?

5. What did you learn about the types of sins?

6. What did you learn about “forgiveness”?

Ministry Opportunities:

29th- Corporate Praise- 7pm

29th- Corporate Bible Study- 8pm ( Titus 1)

2nd – Couples Small Group-“Taking Care of Mom and Dad-Aging Parents” 10:30am

3rd- Lord’s Supper

"My Heavenly Father Is Able," Text: Jude 24-25

Text: Jude 24-25

Title: My Heavenly Father Is Able

Quote: No one but our Heavenly Father knows the depth of sin in our hearts.

Points:

I. Jesus’ Ministry-Preventing Down Here (v.24a)

II. Jesus’ Ministry-Presenting Up There (v. 24b)

III. Jesus Marvelous, Mighty, Magnificent (v. 25)

Application:

1. Do you understand the importance of knowing our Heavenly Father is able?

2. Do you sometimes think that you are “keeping” yourself?

3. What do you think of the quote: “No one but our Heavenly Father knows the depth of sin in our hearts?

4. Meditate on Jude 25- Write down your thoughts, your observations.

Ministry Opportunities

22nd- Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7pm

22nd- Corporate Bible Study- Titus 1

29th- Church Picnic-Immediately after Worship Service weather permitting.

"The Truth And Nothing But The Truth," Text: Acts John 8:31-32

Outline-June 12, 2022

Text: John 8:31-32

Title: The Truth And Nothing But The Truth

Quote: All disciples of Jesus are believers, but all believers in Jesus are not disciples.

Points

I. Belief In Jesus Sets Us Free ( v. 31)

II. God’s Truth Sets Us Free (v.32)

Application:

1. How well are you abiding in the Word? How does God’s Word shape your worldview? How well are you doing on the “Acid Test”?

2. What did you learn about being a “disciple”?

3. What did you learn about the “significance” and “nature” of truth?

4. What did you learn about truth? What did you learn about Subjective Truth, Limited/Emerging Truth; and Objective Truth?

5. Are you experiencing the liberation of knowing/abiding in God’s Word?

Ministry Opportunities:

16th- Charter- 4pm

16th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm-7:45pm

16th- Corporate Bible Study- Titus 1:13-16

19th – Father’s Day

26th- Church Picnic- Immediately Following Morning Service

"Safely In God’s Arms," Text: Acts 27:30-44

Outline-June 5, 2022

Title: Safely In God’s Arms

Text: Acts 27:30-44

Quote: A God wise enough to create me and the world I live in is wise enough to watch out for me. Philip Yancey

Points:

I. Jumping Saints ( (vv. 30-32)

II. Encouraging Saints ( vv. 33-36)

III. Landing Saints ( vv. 39-44)

Sermon Application:

1. When was the last time you felt like jumping ship? Do you truly believe you have everything in the Lord to survive any storm?

2. What role does encouragement play in your spiritual walk? Who do you look to for encouragement?

3. Do you shrink when it comes to praying in front of other people? If yes, why? If no, why?

Ministry Opportunities:

7th- Advisory Board Meeting- Zoom- 7pm

8th – Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm-7:45pm

8th- Corporate Bible Study- Titus 1:10-17- 8pm-9pm

11th- Hike for Life- Peace Community Church 21300 LaGrange Road, Frankfort, IL-

9am-12

"God Is My Anchor," Acts 27:21-29

Outline- May 29,2022

Text: Acts 27:21-29

Title: God Is My Anchor

Quote: It is the faith in the Word of God that gives us hope and assurance in the storms of life.

Points:

I. Encouraged In The Lord ( vv. 21-23)

II. Anchored In The Lord ( vv. 24-29)

Application:

1, Have you ever experienced an occasion in the midst of a storm/crisis when God unction you to stand and say a word of encouragement? Are you different in the storm than those who don’t know God?

2. Do you struggle with having a “I told you attitude” without also sharing a word of encouragement?

3. When was the last time-God had to tell you-“Do not be afraid’?

4. What did you learn from our discussion on spiritual anchors?

5. What did you learn about God’s Sovereignty and God’s Providence?

Ministry Opportunities:

1st- Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

1st Corporate Bible Study 8-9pm ( Titus 1:8-10)

4th- Couples’ Small Group- “Does Parenting Ever End-Part 2?”- 10:30am

5th – Lord’s Supper- Following Morning Service

"Facing Crises During Our Voyage," Acts 27:14-20

Outline- May 22, 2022

Title: Facing Crises During Our Voyage

Text: Acts 27:14-20

Quote: Some people will damage when they see the light; Others change only when they feel the heat!

Application:

1. What did you learn from today’s discussion on “drifting”? ( i.e. currents, consequences, stop)

2. What did you learn from today’s discussion on “crises”? What did you think of Sir Isaac Newton’s quote?

3. What have you discarded in the past when facing a crisis?

Ministry Opportunities:

25th – Corporate Praise

25th – Corporate Bible Study – Titus 1:7-9

"Embarking On A Journey, " Acts 27:1-13

Sermon Outline- May 15, 2022

Text: Acts 27:1-13

Title: Embarking On A Journey

Quote: There has been many who thought they had obtained they wanted only to be cast out into the sea of despair.

Points:

I. Setting Sail ( vv. 1-8)

II. Heading for Dangerous Sailing ( vv. 9-13)

Application:

1. When facing a crisis, does your behavior bring glory to God? What happens when unexpected forces interrupt your journey?

2. When you are gathering with saints, are you often refresh?

3. How do you respond when your counsel is ignored?

4. What did you learn from our discussion of the factors in making wrong decisions?

Ministry Opportunities:

18th- Corporate Praises and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

18th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm Titus 1:6-7

21st – Ladies’ Gathering- 10am

"Thank God For Mothers, " Luke 1:26-45

Outline-May 8, 2022

Title: Thank God For Mothers

Text: Luke 1:26-45

Quote: Motherhood is truly a gift from God.

Points:

I. Difficulties Faced By Mothers ( vv. 26-27, 31)

II. Resources Available to Mothers ( vv. 39-40)

III. Response Expected of Mothers ( v.38)

Application:

1. What were some of the difficulties that you or your mother faced?

2. As a mother, or how well did your mother teach you about the importance of spiritual possessions?

3. In what ways is Satan attacking children today?

4. Do you or did your mother struggle with doubting whether you/she was a good mother?

5. What resources do you have or did your mother have to raise your children/ or you?

6. Do you- or did your mother have a servant mindset?

Ministry Opportunities:

11th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

11th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm – Titus 1:4-6

14th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30am

21st- Ladies’ Gathering- 10am

"The Ship, " Ephesians 2:19

Outline- May 1, 2022

Title: "The Ship"

Text: Ephesians 2:19

Quote: Membership has its privileges!

Points:

I. Benefits of Universal Church Membership

II. Benefits of Local Church Membership

III. Responsibilities of Local Church Membership

Application:

1. What did you learn about your benefits of Universal Church Membership?

2. What do you think of the statement: Membership in the local church is not something we have it’s something we do?

3. What did you learn about your benefits of Local Church Membership?

4. What did you learn about your responsibilities of Local Church Membership?

5. Are you a unifying believer or a divisive believer?

6. Are you a “floating believer”?

Ministry Opportunities:

4th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7:00-7:45pm

4th -Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- Titus 1:4-6

7th – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon- “Does This Parenting Ever End”- ( Please invite guests and RSVP by May 5th)

21st- Ladies’ Gathering- 10am

Wake Up, You Better Pay Attention! Text: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Outline- April 24, 2022

Title: Wake Up, You Better Pay Attention!

Text: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Quote: God wants His children to be carefree but He doesn’t want us to be careless.

Points:

I. Watch Out For The Devil (v.8)

II. Resist The Devil (v.9)

Application:

1. How well are you casting your cares unto the Lord? What’s preventing you from casting “all” your cares?

2. How are you doing as it relates to the “Genuine Relief Equation”?

3. Which camp do you reside in the most- Over-Estimation Camp or the Under-Estimation Camp?

4. Are you attentive to the tactics of the devil?

5. Wat do you think of the statement: If the devil can get us to listen to his roar, he can keep us from hearing God’s voice?

6. How well are you developing your “roar resistance”?

Ministry Opportunities:

27th- Corporate Praise and Prayer ( 7-7:45pm)

27th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- Titus 1:3-4

May 1st- Testimonies and Right Hand of Fellowship- New Members- following Morning Worship

" Believe It Or Not," Text: Mark 16:9-14

Outline- April 17, 2022

Title: Believe It Or Not

Text: Mark 16:9-14

Quote: Our past helps us to become God’s trophies of grace.

Points:

I. Consolation ( vv. 9-11)

II. Confirmation ( vv. 12-13)

III. Confrontation (v.140

Sermon Application:

1. Do you think your past disqualifies you from God’s favor? Do you view yourself as a trophy of God’s grace?

2. Haver you ever thought about the blessings you missed because you weren’t present?

3. Do you find yourself refusing to believe only if you see a miracle, a wonder, a sign?

Ministry Opportunities;

20th - Charter- 4pm

20th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm

20th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm – Titus 1:3-4

"We Must Never Forget," Text: Matthew 27:27-31, 35-44

Outline- April 15, 2022

Title: We Must Never Forget

Text: Matthew 27:27-31, 35-44

Points:

I. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Crown ( vv. 27-31)

II. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Cross ( vv. 35-37)

III. We Must Never Forget The Cruelty Of The Cries ( vv. 38-44)

Questions:

. What did you learn from the message ? With whom will you share this message?

What makes Good Friday, good to you?

"A Call To Arms ," Esther 9:18-22,28

Sermon Outline- April 3, 2022

Title: A Call To Arms

Text: Esther 9:18-22,28

Quote: Don’t measure the height of the mountain. Ponder the power of the One who made it.

Sermon Application:

1. Do you truly believe “relief will come”? How is this belie affected by the passing of time?

2. What did you learn about the Feast of Purim?

3. How well do you celebrate what God has done in your life?

4. What steps do you take to not forget the goodness of God?

5. What did you learn from our discussion on “remembering”?

Ministry Opportunities:

5th- Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm

6th- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:45pm

6th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- Titus 1:1-2

9th- Men’s Small Group- 7:30am

"Rising From The Canvas" - Esther 9:1-6, 10

Sermon Outline- March 27, 2022

Title: Rising From The Canvas

Text: Esther 9:1-6,10

Quote: God is ever a turn of the page from a turn-on-a-dime turnaround.

Points:

I. Assembling For The Fight ( vv. 1-4)

II. Focusing On The Fight ( vv. 5-6, 10)

Sermon Application:

1. When was the last time the Lord Almighty raised you from the canvas? Did you praise Him or complained about being on the canvas?

2. Why do you think we don’t see more unity amongst the saints of God? Why do we not see our strength in assembling with one another?

3. What did you learn from our discussion on what we should do when tempted to retaliate?

4. Which of the “two-roads” do you travel on the most? ( i.e. forgiveness/retaliation)

5. When was your last reversal of fortune?

Ministry Opportunities:

30th – Corporate Prayer- Praise Night 7-7:45pm

30th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- Titus 1:1-2

2nd- Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon

"Poetic Spiritual Boomerang" - Esther 7:1-10

Sermon Outline-March 20, 2022

Text: Esther 7:1-10

Title: Poetic Spiritual Boomerang

Quote: Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow it empties today of its strength.

Points:

I. Revealing Hope and Courage ( vv. 1-6)

II. Experiencing Consequences and Death ( vv. 7-10)

Sermon Application:

1. Are you a confrontation avoider? Are you a confrontation lover? Are you only will to confront when the Lord leads you to confront?

2. Do you struggle with worrying?

3. Do you take courage in yourself more than taking courage in God?

4. Have you been guilty of waiting on the “perfect time” and not the “right time”?

5. What did you learn from our discussion of the three things are petitions before the King should include?

6. Do you struggle with attacking the person more than attacking the problem?

Ministry Opportunities:

23rd- Corporate Prayer- 7-7:45pm

23rd – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm ( Titus 1:1-4)

2nd – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon

5th- Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm