Download PDF 1.22.2023 SERMON NOTES Faithfulness in the Little Things Matthew 25:14-30 Tyler Van Horssen, Director of Student Ministry Overview: In context, the parable of the talents is a part of what is called the “Olivet Discourse” (Matthew 24-25). In these chapters, Jesus shares with His disciples what will happen in the future regarding the… Continue Reading
Download PDF 1.15.2023 SERMON NOTES My Times Are in Your Hand Psalm 31 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The Psalmist finds himself in a difficult situation that forces him to plead desperately with the Lord to preserve his life. Though the specifics are unknown, the context suggests an ongoing conflict that has taken a… Continue Reading
Download PDF 1.8.2023 SERMON NOTES This Is My Body Matthew 26:26-29 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The Lord’s Supper is one of two ordinances of the church instituted by Christ. It was originally based on the Passover meal, but Jesus gave it new meaning in light of the New Covenant. This seemingly simple ceremony… Continue Reading
Download PDF 11.6.2022 SERMON NOTES Busy for Self, Lazy for God 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Taylor Mendoza, Pastor of Student + Adult Ministries Overview: American culture is marked by busyness. It isn’t uncommon to ask someone how they are doing, only to hear, “I’m good. Just busy.” Busyness marks our individualistic culture in which we are… Continue Reading
Download PDF 10.30.2022 SERMON NOTES This Is the Will of God 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians transitions from his fond remembrances and explanation of his absence to instruction and exhortation as he begins supplying what was lacking in their faith. Though he had only known them… Continue Reading
Download PDF 10.16.2022 SERMON NOTES Wrath Has Come Upon Them 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians—to this point full of thanksgiving and effusive in praise—takes a different tone as he reflects on their sufferings at the hands of their countrymen. It is not clear what event Paul… Continue Reading
Download PDF 10.9.2022 SERMON NOTES The Word of God 1 Thessalonians 2:13 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: As Paul continues to highlight God’s transformative work among the Thessalonians, he specifically gives thanks for their reception of the word of God. Technically, Paul is referring to his preaching, and thus, in a sense, it is… Continue Reading
Download PDF 9.25.2022 SERMON NOTES You Had Become Very Dear to Us 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Paul’s forced departure from Thessalonica enabled critics of his ministry to question his motives in the attempt to win new believers back to themselves. Paul challenges this narrative by expressing his love for the… Continue Reading
Download PDF 9.18.2022 SERMON NOTES You Became Imitators of Us 1 Thessalonians 1:6 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Paul’s brief stay in Thessalonica left a lasting impression upon the church as new believers modeled themselves after him and the Lord, such that they became examples for others to follow. Their turn from idols to… Continue Reading
Download PDF 9.11.2022 SERMON NOTES Our Gospel Came to You 1 Thessalonians 1 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians is one of the earliest writings in the New Testament and, as such, gives us great insight into the early church. Paul gives thanks to God for the church in… Continue Reading