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Sermon Notes | November 15-16, 2025 "Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he killed all the prophets with the sword. So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I do not make your life like one of them.' Elijah was afraid and ran for his life..." 1 Kings 19:1-3a (NIV) FOUR WAYS TO GET EASILY DEPRESSED "...When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, while he him

Sermon Notes | November 2, 2025 "Elijah was a man just like us, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months." James 5:17 (NIV) "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." 1 John 5:14 (NIV) "Elijah said to Ahab, 'Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.' So Ahab went off to eat and drink, but Elijah climbed to the top of Carm

Sermon Notes | October 25-26, 2025 False gods PROMISE what only the true God PROVIDES "When he saw Elijah, he said to him, 'Is that you, you troubler of Israel?''I have not made trouble for Israel,' Elijah replied. 'But you and your father’s family have. You have abandoned the Lord’s commands and have followed the Baals." 1 Kings 18:17-18 Monotheistic- belief there is one God Polytheistic- belief there is multiple Gods Elijahs prophetic message: It is time to quit WAVERING "

Sermon Notes | October 19, 2025 Elijah: My God is Jehovah "Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, 'As the Lord, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word.” 1 Kings 17:1 THREE SEASONS OF PREPARATION A season of Isolated Pain "Then the word of the Lord came to Elijah:   'Leave here, turn eastward and hide in the Kerith Ravine, east of the Jordan." 1 Kings 17:2-3 Sometimes God has to

Sermon Notes | October 12, 2025 Consider the obvious- HAVEN'T PRAYED! "Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." John 16:24 It is possible to ASSUME too much WHAT BLOCKS ANSWERS TO PRAYER? UNCONFESSED SIN "If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened" Psalm 66:18 "Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.   But your iniquities have separated

Sermon Notes | October 11-12, 2025 "Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one.Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was pelted with stones, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open sea,I have been constantly on the move. I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from fal

Sermon Notes | October 05, 2025 "...There is no one righteous, not even one. All have turned away....there is no one who does good, not even one" Romans 3:10,12 God understand parental Pain "...I reared children and brought them up, but they have have rebelled against me. The ox knows his master...but Israel does not know, my people do not understand." Isaiah 1:2-3 Prodigals "there was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father,'Father, give me my share of the

Sermon Notes | September 28, 2025 Discipline is CORRECTION driven by LOVE. "...My son do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves..." Hebrews 12:5-6 "Discipline your son for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death." Proverbs 19:18 Discipline is not something you do TO your child, it is something you do FOR your child. UNDISCIPLINED PARENTS Lifeguard Parents : Often re

Sermon Notes | September 21, 2025 "People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them.When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.' And he took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and ble

Sermon Notes | September 14, 2025 A parent's priority is to gradually transfer a child's Dependence away from the Parents until their dependence rests solely on God. ( Deuteronomy 6:1-2a) Love Our God (Deuteronomy 6:4-5) Kids who become active Christ-followers as adults if mom and dad went to church 72% of kids will as adults if mom only went to church 15% of kids will as adults if dad only went to church 55% of kids will as adults if neither mom nor dad went 06% of kid

Sermon Notes | September 7, 2025 Be Mindful (2 Peter 3:1-13) Malachi 3:16 Society's pressure (2 Peter 3:3-5a) As Christians we are... Different from the world Dull to the world Defender of the world Desire for the world God's Perspective (2 Peter 3:8) How Christians view time The everyday look The 1,000 year look God's Promises (2 Peter 3:9a) God's Patience (2 Peter 3:9b) Be Faithful (2 Peter 3:11, 14-15) Be Careful (2 Peter 3:17-18) As Christians we should be... Eternally f

Guest Speaker: Dr. Danny Lovett Sermon Notes | September 6-7, 2025 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Tell God exactly how you feel (Job 1:20; Job 7:11) Accept help from others (Job 6:14) Stop asking why (Job 3:11-12, Job 3:20; Job 21:15) When you don't understand, trust God (Job 42:1-3, 6; Job 13:15) Refuse to get bitter (Job 1:21-22; Job 2:9-10) Face the future with courage (Job 11:13-18) Watch Sermon Now

Sermon Notes | August 30-31, 2025 Ephesians 4:1 If the devil can't destroy you, he'll just try to discourage you. You Are Called to Three Things: God calls you to salvation God calls you to sanctification God calls you to service Colossians 3:17 1 Corinthians 1:26 God doesn't called the prepared, God prepares the called. Sometimes the criticism from people confirms the calling from God. Two Qualities of Calling: Calling costs Acts 9:15-16 God will often use our deepest pain

Sermon Notes | August 23-24, 2025 Ephesians 4:1 Kaleo - To call Kelsis - Calling Kletos - Called Paraklete - Comforter Parakletos - Advocate; intercessor Ekklesia - Assembly of believers; the Church; called-out ones Embrace the truth that calling is about who you are before what you do. 2 Timothy 1:9 God called you to live a holy life. Calling is as much about who you're becoming as it is about what you are doing. Calling is about your faithfulness to Jesus today. Not just ab

Sermon Notes | August 16-17, 2025 God Always Has a Purpose in Your Pain Even when you're hurting, God is still working. This powerful truth reminds us that our struggles are not in vain. They serve a greater purpose. Understanding the Purpose of Pain Pain can feel overwhelming. However, it often leads to growth and transformation. In 1 Peter 1:6-7, we learn that trials refine our faith. They strengthen us and prepare us for what lies ahead. God Is Always Present in Your Pain

Sermon Notes | August 9-10, 2025 The presence of God is so much bigger than our feelings. If you don't always fee God's presence, you are not alone Psalm 88:13-14 Psalm 23:4a Why Don't I Feel God? Maybe you're over sensationalizing it John 6:30-31 Feelings are not evidence of the presence of God. If you always felt the presence of God, you wouldn't need faith. Hebrews 11:6a Maybe your heart has hardened Matthew 13:14-15a The number one cause of a

Sermon Notes | August 2-3, 2025 Religion focuses on the external...rather than the internal. Matthew 23:25-26 Matthew 23:3-4 Romans 3:20-22a What's the Good News About Jesus? You cannot earn God's acceptance by obeying the law Romans 3:20a The purpose of the law is to show you your need of a Savior Romans 3:20 Until you see yourself as a sinner...you won't see your need for a Savior. Being right with God comes by faith in Christ alone. Romans 3

Sermon Notes | July 26-27, 2025 The on-demand God does not exist God doesn't exist to serve us. We exist to serve Him. God's heart is always loving. Romans 8:35 Romans 8:37-39 God doesn't prove His love when He answers our prayers. God proved His love when He sent His Son. His ways are always higher Isaiah 55:8-9 God's presence is always enough Psalm 23:4-6 Until God is all that you have...you'll never realize God is all

Sermon Notes | July 19-20 Practical Advice Learn to accept each other Romans 14:1-2 1. Don't label them ( Romans 14:1a ) 2. Don't make fun of them ( Romans 14:3a ) 3. Don't try to be their conscience ( Romans 14:3b ) Why Should I Accept Those I Disagree With? 1. God has already accepted them ( Romans 15:7 ) 2. Accept them because it's not your responsibility ( Romans 14:4a ) 3. We are only accountable to God ( Ro

Understanding the Four Principles In our journey through life, we often seek guidance and wisdom. The four principles outlined in this sermon provide a solid foundation for personal growth and moral integrity. Each principle is rooted in scripture, offering insights that can help us navigate our daily decisions. 1. The Principle of Improvement Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 6:12 The first principle focuses on self-improvement. Ask yourself: Will this action make me a bett