DOWNLOAD PDF 2.12.2023 SERMON NOTES Overview: The narrative of Jesus’s life in the Gospel of John begins with the ministry of John the Baptist and continues with the formation of a small band of disciples. John the Baptist’s ministry becomes public before that of Jesus and elicits questions from the Jewish leadership, which gives him… Continue Reading
DOWNLOAD PDF 2.5.2023 SERMON NOTES The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-18 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: John’s Gospel is written for the purpose of eliciting belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God with the promise that those who believe will have life in His name. The fact that John’s audience believed in… Continue Reading
Download PDF 1.29.2023 SERMON NOTES This Act of Grace 2 Corinthians 8 Dr. Tony Chute, Lead Pastor Overview: Paul encourages the Corinthians to provide an offering for Christians in Jerusalem, a task they had committed to earlier but never quite completed. In order to prompt their participation, he cites the Macedonian churches as an example… Continue Reading
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