The Pillar and Buttress of the Truth (1 Timothy 3:14-16)
/God uses his church to boldly proclaim and humbly defend the truth of the Gospel which he has revealed to us in Scripture.
The House of God (1 Peter 2:1-12)
/The Church is where Jesus’ presence is manifested on earth while he brings his plans for creation to completion.
The Kingdom of God (Matthew 16:16-20; 18:15-20)
/Until the Last Day, God administers his eternal, heavenly kingdom through membership in the visible church.
The Visible Church (Ephesians 4:11-14; Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)
/Though always imperfect in this world, the visible church is given to God’s people as the place in which to be fed, nurtured, and disciplined that they might grow in the image of Christ.
The Invisible Church (Ephesians 2:11-22; 5:22-32)
/We must learn to look past superficial sources of unity to the person and sacrificial work of Jesus Christ if we are to know true peace with others.
Praise the King (Psalm 47)
/As we will see today, joyous and reverent worship is the natural and appropriate response to knowing that Jesus reigns as king.
Be Still (Psalm 46)
/It is important, in the Christian life, to slow down and remember who our God is and to find comfort and peace in him.
Three Valleys (Joel 3:1-21)
/God warns the nations of a coming judgment, calling them to decide whether they will stand in judgment or turn and be saved, and dwell forever in his land of abundant blessing.
The Savior (Joel 2:28-32)
/Jesus’ first coming will be to save his people from judgment and it will be marked out with signs and wonders, the giving of the Holy Spirit and the long-awaited inclusion of the Gentiles so that it cannot be missed.
Blessing is Coming (Joel 2:18-27)
/God met the repentance of Israel with the restoration of earthly blessing as an anticipation of greater eternal blessing to come.
Repentance (Joel 2:12-17)
/True repentance admits guilt and responsibility, yielding all rights, hoping only for grace which is not deserved.
When God Repents ( Joel 2:12-17)
/Because God is a God of grace, when he warns of disaster it is with the hope that we would repent and turn to him for grace, knowing that if we do, he will repent or turn from what he said he would do and show us mercy.
The Message of the Messenger (Matthew 1:2-15)
/Mr. Chris Morgan
The Older Will Serve the Younger (Genesis 25:19-34; Hebrews 2:10-11)
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Jesus Christ is the perfect older brother who willingly serves his younger siblings, even suffering death in order to share his birthright with them.
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/James 1:1-4
Warning (Joel 2:1-11)
/Since the beginning, the Lord has been warning his people about a day when he will come in judgment so that they might repent while there is time.
The Almighty (Joel 1:15-20; John 2:13-22)
/The power for the Almighty God is only a comfort to those who turn from their sin and call upon him for mercy.
Judgment is Coming (Joel 1:1-14; John 1:1, 14-18; 1 Peter 1:10-12)
/Joel announces the coming judgment of God, but does so with a view to the hope of salvation.
Gospel-Giving (2 Corinthians 8:1-15; 9:6-15; Galatians 3:23 - 4:5)
/Giving is an issue of freedom which is to be done with joy and a heart transformed by the gospel.