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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

Sermon Notes | July 6, 2025 Three Types of People: 1. The Accusers Genesis 16:1-5 2. The Excusers Luke 14:16-20 3. The Choosers Hebrews 11:23-27 Romans 14:12 Ephesians 5:16a 1 Corinthians 6:20 Joshua 24:15 John 8:31-32 John 8:36 Watch Sermon Now

Sermon Notes | June 28th - 29th, 2025 Jonah 1:1-2 | Jonah 3:1 | Jonah 3:10 When the Ninevites repented, God relented. Jonah 4:1-3 It’s possible to do the will of God without the heart of God. Jonah 4:5 It’s possible to claim God, yet live with your back to Him. Jonah 4:6 The moment we start to get comfortable is the moment God tends to teach us we still need Him. Jonah 4:7-8 Jonah had erratic mood swings: ranging from courageous obedience to extreme dissatisfaction and anger,

Understanding God's Grace in Our Lives Jonah 3:1 Jonah 1:17 Sometimes what we call a problem, God calls a provision. Jonah 2:10 Titus 3:5 The God of Second Chances The concept of second chances is woven throughout the Bible. Let's explore some key figures who experienced God's grace, showing that no one is beyond redemption. Adam & Eve Adam and Eve sinned against God. Yet, despite their failure, God made a covering for them. (Genesis 3:21) This act of love demonstrate

Sermon Notes | June 7th - 8th, 2025 Jonah 1:17 Jonah 2:1 What we call a problem , God calls provision . God doesn't always gives us what we want , but our God does give us what we need . Just because Jonah was helpless , didn't mean he was hopeless . James 5:13 Jonah 2:2 Jonah 1:15-16 Jonah 2 | Psalms Jonah 2:2 - Psalm 3:4 Jonah 2:3 - Psalm 16:10 Jonah 2:4 - Psalm 31:22 Jonah 2:5 - Psalm 69:1 Jonah 2:8 - Psalm 31:6 Jonah 2:9 - Psalm 116:14 Jonah 2:9-10 While you're waiting ,

Sermon Notes | May 31st - June 1st, 2025 Jonah 1:1-3 If you want to run from God, the Devil will always offer you a ride . Rationalizing sin: When your mind makes an excuse for what our spirit knows is wrong . Delayed obedience is disobedience . Spiritual Maturity: a short time between God's commands and our obedience . Jonah 1:3 - Jonah went down to Joppa . Jonah 1:5 - Jonah went to the bottom of the ship . Jonah 2:3 - Jonah was thrown down to the bottom of the sea