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Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 96: Whose Side Are You On? Revelation 13 November 25, 2012 Last week I said the Revelation is supposed be about exhortation, not speculation. This week I am going to teach you the most important key I can to help you read it for yourself. *…

The Radically Normal Christian Part III: Possessing Possessions September 25, 2011 PREP: * Clippings from bottom of 173 PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING: Matt 19:16-26 IS STUFF BAD? I began our series reading this from David Platt, author of “Radical.” “You and I have an average of about seventy or eighty years…

The Radically Normal Christian: Part II: Work, Ministry, and the OT Genesis 1:26-31 September 18, 2011 Prep: · 158, · FB, Keith Green Facebook: Objectives of sermon: · Dignify work · Glorify God @ work · Teach about the OT Prayer Scripture reading: Matt 28:18-20 The Great COMMISSION Q How many of have…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part IV: Wanting to Read Your Bible 1 Timothy 4:8 December 27, 2009 Scripture reading: 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (Title slide up) Intro This is the time of the year some of us make New Year’s Resolutions. Most resolutions are about physical health: exercise,…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part III: The Great Love Story December 13, 2009 Prep: · 026, 017 (Roman Roads) · Leftovers · Inscriptions plan, Hosea summary Intro · Excited about the deacon candidates and thanks to Peter for the tremendous work he did getting this going. We are…

Hard Sayings of Jesus, I (Inscription 47) Blessed Are the Poor Who Turn the Other Cheek? Luke 6:20-31 March 27, 2011 Prep: · Intro/Communication Cards · Membership · Reading Prayer Scripture Reading: Luke 6:20-31 (Erin Kaplan) A strange conversation at the Co-op · I had a strange conversation at the…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part I: Experiencing the Psalms December 6, 2009 Main Point(s) of sermon: · The Psalms are expression of deepest emotion, freeing us to pour out our heart · Parallelism Objectives of sermon: · Encourage us to read the Psalms to experience God, not…

The Bible: Correctly Handled September 7, 2008 Prep: · Last week’s sermon, Proverbs sermon, John 14 · How to Read the Bible, PDL: 185-192 · Leftovers: Driscoll on Revelation vs. speculation · Jewelry: 1 Timothy 2:8, 1 Peter 3:3 Intro Continuing our series on the Bible: 1. Of Canon & Copies: Does our…

Philippians XIV: Who Do You Imitate? Philippians 3:17-4:1 February 17, 2008 Opening prayer · Dave Bishop. · Marc’s grandparents: Don & Vi. · Speak to us through your word, that it might not simply be information, but that you speak to us where we are. Active or passive reader? Normally, I begin my sermons…

Relating to Revelation July 27, 2003 Uncle Sam · Take a look at this political cartoon. Q: Who is this guy? Q: Where is he? Now imagine someone a 1000 years from now, who knows nothing of the context, trying to understand this bizarre picture. Q: Is he supposed to be a giant? Is he turning into stone?…

The Gospel of John XIV: Biblical Arrogance and Ignorance John 7:1-52 August 17, 2008 Prep: · Sermons: last week, HS sermon · Grudem: Spirit’s role in interpretation · Newbigin Intro Q Can reading the Bible ever lead you astray? Can study of the Bible ever take you farther away from where God wants you?…

Psalms: Experience God Project May 18, 2003 We’ve had a couple of our recent greeters talk about their challenge to spend meaningful time with God. As a new father, I can relate. I had to change Grace in the middle of the night after a “blowout.” She’s crying because she’s hungry and messy. I have just…

Heresy & Hyper-doxy July 8, 2007 Special Speaker: Josh Kelley This morning, I am talking about what is my biggest passion as a teacher and pastor: To see you, the church equipped to properly and effectively study and apply God’s Word. Goofiness Growing up in the Pentecostal movement, I have seen the…

Proverbs: God’s Answer Sheet January 25, 2004 Q: What is the hardest class you have ever taken? Greek was my hardest. I carried flash card everywhere (dunamai, pantokratop?). I fell asleep reciting verb endings. If I was sick, I’d skip all my classes except Greek, so I didn’t fall behind. · If you missed…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part I: Profiting from Proverbs Proverbs 1:1-7 October 25, 2009 Main Point(s) of sermon: · Proverbs is dedicated to helping us gain wisdom. · Wisdom is the adherence to God’s moral order. · If we don’t submit to God, our wisdom is limited by knowledge.…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 32: The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:17-20 September 12, 2010 Prep: · 108, 111 · Read Sermon on the Mount Scripture reading: Matt 5:17-20 Foundations of Faith Announcement (Thank painting crew) Prayer Intro We’re taking a break from the OT.…

The Gospel of John XXIX: Abiding in His Word John 15:7-12 August 23, 2009 Main Point(s) of sermon: · To remain in Jesus, we must remain in his words, which refers to the entire Bible. · “If you keep my commands you will remain in my love” is not a threat, but a simple truth, for his commands are a manifestation…

The Gospel of John I: The Overture John 1:1-18 April 27, 2008 Prep: · Sermon: Phil 8, Phil 9, leftovers, · Bible: passage in Greek, creation account, Exodus 33-34 · Commentaries: Logos, DPL (light, life, darkness, glory, witness, believe), each gospel’s distinctive. opening: · Day of Prayer (Thurs: 12:00…

The Gospel of John XXXIII: Sorrow into Joy John 16:16-33 September 27, 2009 Main Point(s) of sermon: · While we are called to pursue God as our highest joy, we should not expect that joy to be fully seen in this life – Jesus promised that we will know sorrow and trouble. · Sorrow is a promised part of…

The Bible: Can We Trust It? August 31, 2008 Prep: · Piper Message (in leftovers)& Grudem · Hard Sayings: Archeology and Prophecy · Bruce’s message · Bible: Daniel 7 & 8, Ps 22, John 20:1-8 · Case for Christ: Josephus, Jesus Seminar’s assumption Intro Continuing our series on the Bible: 1. Of Canon &…

Inscription: Writing God’s Words on Our Hearts & Minds Part 22: True Prosperity Deuteronomy 28-30 June 6, 2010 Main Point(s) of sermon: · God himself is the highest blessing – beware seeking lesser things. · Sin always being suffering, but not all suffering comes from sin. Objectives of sermon: · Seek…

Hell as a Kindness September 13, 2009 Main Point(s) of sermon: · The ultimate choice we make is “Thy will” or “My will,” to love God and Jesus, or hate them (15:23) · Biblical descriptions of Hell are symbols to help us understand its undesirability, and it is best understood as the place where God is…