DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES The Full Number of the Disciples Acts 6:1-7 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead PastorOverview: The early church is often portrayed as a model of what the modern church should be like—bold preaching, powerful praying, meaningful gatherings, everyone sharing, and exponential growth. Luke points out, however, that the early church was far from… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF Sermon Notes The Helper John 16:5-24 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Jesus prepares the disciples for His departure by acknowledging their sorrow and anticipating their joy. The disciples do not fully understand why Jesus is leaving or where He is going, so Jesus reassures them that His departure is temporary and ultimately… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF Sermon Notes I Have Overcome the World John 16:25-33 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Jesus continues to prepare the disciples for His departure by speaking more plainly about His return to the Father and their immediate future without Him. He assures the disciples that their faith in Him has brought them into… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF Sermon Notes Biblical Qualifications for Elders in God’s Church Hebrews 5: 1-14 and Revelation 2:1-7 Craig Hawkins, Northpoint Elder Overview: There are more characteristics or qualifications for being an elder in God’s church than we have time to discuss, even in this three-part series. See for example, 1 Timothy 1:5-7; 4:1-6, 16; 6:3-5,… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF SERMON NOTES Appoint Elders in Every Town Titus Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Paul writes the letter to Titus, prompting him to complete the task of appointing elders for the benefit of the church. The letter is full of exhortations deriving from Paul’s status as a servant of God and apostle of… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF A Priest Forever Hebrews 5:1-10 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: In light of the Advent season, we are celebrating Jesus as our hope fulfilled, namely our Prophet, Priest, and King. The institution of the priesthood in the Old Testament was based on the need for a mediator between a holy God and… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF 12.10.2023 SERMON NOTES The Last and Greatest Prophet Deuteronomy 18:18-22 Taylor Mendoza, Pastor of Students + Adults Overview: Amidst the glittering lights and festive melodies of the Christmas season, our hearts naturally turn to the message of hope. In a world often plagued by uncertainty, the promise of hope fulfilled guides us through… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF 12.3.2023 SERMON NOTES The Seed of the Woman Genesis 3:15 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Known as the “protoevangelium,” Genesis 3:15 is the earliest declaration of the gospel in the Bible. God has pronounced a curse on the serpent for deceiving Adam and Eve, but He does not curse humanity, which He… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF 11.26.2023 SERMON NOTES They Hated Me Without a Cause John 15:17-16:4 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: The tone of Jesus’s farewell address changes from comfort to warning as Jesus informs His disciples that the hatred the world has for Him will be transferred to the disciples. The basis for the world’s hatred… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF 11.19.2023 SERMON NOTES Go and Bear Fruit John 15:1-17 Tyler Van Horssen, Director of Student Ministry Overview: As mentioned last week, the Holy Spirit unites believers to the Father and Son. In John 15:1-17, Jesus then explores the implications of what it means to be united to Him through the work of the… Continue Reading