I Love Thy Church, O God Psalm 84 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: Psalm 84 describes a longing to be in the “courts of the Lord,” the place where God’s people gather for worship. The psalmist’s sincere desire to attend worship is illustrated by his envy of the birds who nest there and his appreciation… Continue Reading
How Firm a Foundation Psalm 77 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: Psalm 77 describes a time in Asaph’s life when he felt deserted by God. No matter how often he prayed or how long he cried out, the Lord seemed to be far away. He tried to remedy the situation by asking a series of… Continue Reading
He Will Hold Me Fast Psalm 73 Tony Chute, Interim Pastor Introduction: Psalm 73 begins with a brief confession of faith but it also includes a lengthy crisis of faith. Asaph questioned his fundamental beliefs about God when he observed the prosperity of the wicked. Though his doubts were troublesome, Asaph understood that the direction… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes and Slides Gaining a Heart of Wisdom Psalm 90 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: The only Psalm of Moses found in the Psalter is often recited at funerals. However, the wisdom it contains is better directed to the living than to the dead. For the believer, the life well lived is only possible with… Continue Reading
6.17.2018 Sermon Notes Hope in the Hands of the Sovereign God Psalm 42 Michael Russell, Elder Introduction: This is a study of Psalm 42, where the writer laments about his circumstances, yet continues to remind himself of his hope in God his salvation. 42:1-4 — Lament 42:5-6a — Hope/Refrain 42:6b-7 — Lament 42:8 —… Continue Reading
6.10.22018 The Delight of the Righteous Psalm One Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: In this preface to the Psalter, we see the way of the righteous, and the way of the wicked explained and juxtaposed. The righteousness that is the gift of God to the believer confers not only changed destiny but a new way of… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Gaining a Heart of Wisdom Psalm 90 Pastor Brent Whitefield Introduction: The only Psalm of Moses found in the Psalter is often recited at funerals. However, the wisdom it contains is better directed to the living than to the dead. For the believer, the life well lived is only possible with the eternal… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes The Coming Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Pastor Scott Williams Introduction: Although this newly founded church at Thessalonica had a growing faith and demonstrated compelling love for one another, they were a group of struggling believers. They were struggling with loss. A number of people in their church family had died, and they were… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Can Our Church Please God? 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 Taylor Mendoza, Student Ministry Director Introduction: Can a believer please God? Or can a church bring delight to God? Many people don’t think so. A. W. Tozer once said, “From a failure to properly understand God comes a world of unhappiness among good Christians even… Continue Reading
Sermon Notes Encouragement in Distressing Times 1 Thessalonians 3 Pastor Scott Williams Introduction: A piece of Paul’s heart was left with the church in Thessalonica. You can see this in how much he longs to see them again and to be an encouragement to them as they face harsh persecution. Since he can’t be there,… Continue Reading