Sermon Notes & Slides Seek it Like Silver Proverbs 2 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The quest for wisdom may seem like a recreational pursuit for the intellectually curious, or an activity that appeals to the aged, but wisdom is necessary for all Christians to navigate life in a fallen world by making good, godly… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes & Slides To Understand a Proverb Proverbs 1 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: The book of Proverbs is a collection of sayings written and collected by Solomon, whose wisdom was given by God and was designed to point others to God. As a whole, the book of Proverbs teaches us about life in… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes & Slides With All Boldness and Without Hindrance Acts 27-28 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul’s journey to Rome is extremely dangerous, involving contrary winds and a clear warning that shipwreck and loss of life are real possibilities. Despite these dangers, the Lord assures Paul that he will arrive safely in Rome. This… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Created for Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 Taylor Mendoza, Pastor of Student Ministries Overview: All the way back, in the beginning, we learn that God is a worker (Genesis 2:2-3). However, we also learn that His creatures (both man and woman) are to be workers as well (1:28; 2:5, 15, 18). Man and woman… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Members of the Same Body Ephesians 3-4 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul instructs his Gentile audience about the collective realities of their personal faith in Jesus Christ. Although they once were separated from Christ, without God, and without hope, they are now fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Except for These Chains Acts 24-26 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: During Paul’s stay in Caesarea, he takes the opportunity to defend himself against false charges while proclaiming the gospel to the governor, Felix, and Drusilla, his wife. Two years later, Paul is brought before Festus who suggests having… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Hope and the Resurrection Acts 21-23 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul continues his journey to Jerusalem despite warnings from others that he will face arrest and imprisonment. Upon his arrival, Paul attempts to demonstrate that Christianity is compatible with Jewish cultural norms, which in turn leads to his… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Pay Careful Attention to Yourselves Acts 20:17-38 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders is the only speech in Acts that is addressed to a Christian audience. He thus gives us insight into the nature of the church, structure of the church, and purpose… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides Go On Speaking and Do Not Be Silent Acts 18-19 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul’s travels to different cities enabled him to come into contact with people who were at various stages in their journey with the Lord. His encounter with Aquila and Priscilla resulted in a deep friendship… Continue Reading
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD Sermon Notes & Slides He Commands All People Everywhere to Repent Acts 17:16-34 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Overview: Paul’s address before the Areopagus is one of the most remarkable evangelistic messages ever delivered. Standing in the intellectual center of the first-century world, Paul is so emotionally moved by the display of empty religious… Continue Reading