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Sermon Notes + 12.21.2025

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The Blessing of Human Life
Luke 1:5-2:38
Tyler Van Horssen, Assistant Pastor

Overview: As we are reminded of Christ’s birth, we are also reminded of the blessing of human life.

1. Human life is a mercy from God

2. Human life is a mystery and a miracle

3. Human life is weak and dependent

4. Human life needs a human savior

5. Human life belongs to God

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION & DISCOVERY

1. Do you view human life as a mercy from God? What might cause you to see it in other ways?

2. In what ways is human life a mystery? In what ways is it a miracle?

3. How do we see God when we meditate on the mystery and miracle of life?

4. How can you lean into your God-given weakness and dependence?

5. What are a few ways you can serve those around you? What are a few ways you can let other people serve you?

6. Do you tend to think of Jesus’ divinity or humanity more? What does each nature show us about Him?

7. Why did Jesus need to be fully God and fully man to be your Savior?

8. Human life belongs to the Lord. What might it look like for you to hold your family with open hands to the Lord rather than clenched hands?

9. Think about the five principles of human life mentioned on Sunday. How do these principles transform the way you should think, feel, and act in your daily life?

 

 

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DOWNLOAD PDF For the Sake of David His Servant 2 Kings 8:16-29 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The successive reigns of the son and grandson of Jehoshaphat are brought into focus as the author’s attention returns to events taking place in Judah. Although Jehoram was raised by a godly father and co-reigned with him,… Continue Reading

Sermon Notes + 11.23.2025

DOWNLOAD PDF The Man of God Wept 2 Kings 8:1-15 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The prophet Elisha continues his ministry of comforting and confronting others with the Word of God. In the case of the Shunamite woman whose son was restored to life, Elisha had instructed her to find a home elsewhere to… Continue Reading

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DOWNLOAD PDF Encountering and Responding to God Isaiah 6 Jason Milton Overview: In chapters 1-5, the book of Isaiah focuses on how God’s people have become wicked. Things have become so bad that the author even likens them to Sodom, the city upon which God rained down fire and sulfur in Genesis 19. God’s people… Continue Reading

Sermon Notes + 11.2.2025

DOWNLOAD PDF Lord, Please Open His Eyes 2 Kings 6:1-23 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Elisha continues to serve others for the glory of God through a series of miracles, including his own school of prophets, the king of Israel, a frightened servant, and even Syrian soldiers who sought to cause him harm. His… Continue Reading

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Sermon Notes + 10.12.2025

DOWNLOAD PDF Sermon Notes Is All Well With You? 2 Kings 4 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The fourth chapter of 2 Kings recounts a series of miraculous works performed by the Lord through the prophet Elisha. In the first instance, a widow of a prophet faces financial ruin and the loss of her… Continue Reading

Sermon Notes + 10.5.2025

DOWNLOAD PDF Sermon Notes What Have I to Do With You? 2 Kings 3 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The death of King Ahab and the departure of the prophet Elijah shift the focus of attention to Jehoram and Elisha. When Ahab dies, the king of Moab sees an opportunity to rebel against the… Continue Reading

Sermon Notes + 9.14.2025

DOWNLOAD PDF Sermon Notes Is There No God in Israel? 2 Kings 1 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: King Ahaziah, son and successor of Ahab, falls through a lattice, resulting in a sickness that leaves him bedridden. He requests that his messengers inquire of Baal-zebub to find out if he will recover. The angel… Continue Reading

Sermon Notes + 8.31.2025

DOWNLOAD PDF Sermon Notes Overview: The eleventh chapter of Hebrews provides a crescendo to the author’s purpose of calling believers to remain in the faith despite all the temptations to walk away. The focus on Moses illustrates important victories such as his life being spared at infancy; his refusal to be called the son of… Continue Reading