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Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
December 29, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
A Legacy to Leave… - Isaiah 59:19-21
Hiram Kemp
Introduction:
1. The church at _________ Avenue has had a rich __________ in this ________ ___________.
2. We are preparing to _________ to a new ____________ but continue to __________ the
same ___________.
3. The ___________ left here will never be _________, but we need to prepare to leave a
______________ at our new ____________.
4. A ___________ is _______________ that will __________ long after we are _____________.
5. We will leave a ___________ and also ____________. Let us be sure that our ____________
includes these __________ things.
I. A _____________ of _________ (Matthew 22:37-40; John 13:34-35)
for ____________ (Deuteronomy 10:12-13)
for ___________ (Hebrews 13:17)
for __________ (1 Pet. 2:17)
II. A __________ of ____________ (1 Corinthians 15:58; Galatians 5:13)
III. A ___________ of _____________ (Psalm 78:4-8)
Conclusion:
1. We will be ___________ for _____________. Let us do our best to make sure it is for
something ___________.
2. Jesus has left his _________ in our _________, may we be sure not to ______________ it.
3. As we ______________ to ______________, let us make sure to never forget the
________, but put our _________ to the ________ for the ___________.
Duration 31:06
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
December 29, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Hiram starts a new class.
Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World
"Unprecedented Times"
- Climate change / Environmental disasters
- Global Pandemic
- Technological advancement
- Political Polarization and Social Unrest
- Mental Health Crisis
- Workplace and Societal Expectations
Things that Never Change...
- Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10)
- Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17)
- Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35)
Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained
Defining Worldview...
- World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world
- Engaging other world views wisely and well:
- Listen well (Prov. 18:13)
- Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23)
- Don’t assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24)
- Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14)
- Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13)
Worldviews to Engage
- Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17)
- Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10)
- Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32)
- Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25)
- Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1)
Christian Worldview
- What is a Christian worldview?
- Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person’s primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7).
- Key elements to the Christian worldview:
- Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5)
- Humans made in God’s image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1)
- Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12)
- Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6)
- Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21)
The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview
- How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life?
- The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6)
- Passages to consider:
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Matthew 4:4
- Psalm 119:105
- How the Bible shapes the Christian’s view of everything
Challenges to a Christian Worldview
- Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43)
- Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6)
- Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5)
- Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23)
- Ignorance (Hosea 4:6)
- Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16)
Concluding Thoughts
- Applying the Christian Worldview
- A worldview as a starting point
- Discussion Questions
Duration 44:00
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
December 22, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
Lessons from Jesus’ Family Tree (Matthew 1:1-17)
Hiram Kemp
- Teaches Us How to Read the Bible - (Matthew 1:1)
- Jesus Came to Save "Good" People - (Matthew 1:1-6)
- Jesus Came to Save "Bad" People - (Matthew 1:2-15)
- Jesus Came to Save Outsiders - (Matthew 1:3, 1:5, 1:6, 1:16)
- God's Savior & Timing are Perfect - (Matthew 1:16-17)
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“We must be thankful to all the people who
have helped us, we must honor them and
love them. But never, never pin your whole
faith on any human being; not if he is the
best and wisest in the whole world. There
are lots of nice things you can do with sand;
but do not try building a house on it.”
– C.S. Lewis
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Duration 33:14
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
December 22, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
WHAT MADE THEM WISE? (Matt. 2:1-12)
Neal Pollard
Introduction
A. The Bible Reveals A Big Difference Between _______________ And Wisdom
B. What Made The Wise Men Wise?
I. WISE PEOPLE FIND _________________ EVERYWHERE (1-2)
A. We Can Look To ________________ To Point Us In The Right Direction
B. We Can Look To Academic ________________ To Confirm Truth
C. We Can Look To The ______________ To Verify Truth
II. WISE PEOPLE CAN ______________ OTHERS _________________ (3-9)
III. WISE PEOPLE SEE WHAT REALLY __________________ (9-11)
A. They Saw Past Other Heavenly __________________
B. They Saw Past This Child's _______________ Circumstances
IV. WISE PEOPLE WORSHIP THE RIGHT __________ THE RIGHT __________
A. Their Worship Was _______________ (2)
B. Their Worship Was _______________ (10)
C. Their Worship Was _______________ (11)
D. Their Worship Was _______________ (11)
V. WISE PEOPLE ________________ GOD'S ________________ (12)
Conclusion
A. God Is Still Leading Us To His ______________ Today
Duration 37:44
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
December 22, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Hiram starts a new class.
Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World
"Unprecedented Times"
- Climate change / Environmental disasters
- Global Pandemic
- Technological advancement
- Political Polarization and Social Unrest
- Mental Health Crisis
- Workplace and Societal Expectations
Things that Never Change...
- Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10)
- Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17)
- Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35)
Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained
Defining Worldview...
- World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world
- Engaging other world views wisely and well:
- Listen well (Prov. 18:13)
- Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23)
- Don’t assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24)
- Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14)
- Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13)
Worldviews to Engage
- Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17)
- Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10)
- Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32)
- Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25)
- Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1)
Christian Worldview
- What is a Christian worldview?
- Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person’s primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7).
- Key elements to the Christian worldview:
- Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5)
- Humans made in God’s image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1)
- Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12)
- Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6)
- Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21)
The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview
- How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life?
- The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6)
- Passages to consider:
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Matthew 4:4
- Psalm 119:105
- How the Bible shapes the Christian’s view of everything
Challenges to a Christian Worldview
- Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43)
- Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6)
- Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5)
- Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23)
- Ignorance (Hosea 4:6)
- Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16)
Concluding Thoughts
- Applying the Christian Worldview
- A worldview as a starting point
- Discussion Questions
Duration 45:37
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
December 15, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
5 Ways Youth Can Be an Example of Christ to Others - (1 Tim. 4:12)
Neal Pollard
- "Look Down On"
- What you say
- "Obscene Stories"
- "Dirty Words"
- "Vulgar Jokes"
- How Powerful is Positive Speach...?
- What You Do
- How You Love
- How You Trust God
- In Moral Purity
- Two Areas of Temptation in Youth
- Pornography
- Immodesty
- God's Interest in All His Children
Duration 36:40
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
December 15, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
When Jesus Was Buried… - Mark 15:42-47
Hiram Kemp
Introduction:
1. Paul described the _________, ___________, and __________ as an essential
doctrine to believed by ___________ (1 Cor. 15:1-4).
2. We talk a lot about the ___________ and ____________, but normally say very little
about the ___________ of _______________.
3. The ____________ of ______________ matters because of the things it teaches us
about how ___________ worked then and how he still ____________ now. The burial
helps us to see what God ___________ of us as __________ today.
4. When Jesus was _________ there was more going on than most people _________.
I. ___________ was ____________ (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60)
II. __________ ____________ was ____________ (Matt. 27:57-60; Mark 15:43: John
19:38-40)
III. ___________ looked __________ (Matthew 27:62-66; Luke 23:54-56)
IV. __________ was still __________ (Hebrews 2:14-15)
V. ____________ was ____________ something ___________ (Acts 2:29-31, 13:28-30)
Conclusion:
1. The burial of __________ shows us that God is at work in the _________ and in the
________________.
2. We need to be ___________ in ____________ and he will work in us ____________.
Duration 35:21
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
December 15, 2024 - Sunday AM Bible Class
This quarter Hiram starts a new class.
Living an Ancient Faith in a Modern World
"Unprecedented Times"
- Climate change / Environmental disasters
- Global Pandemic
- Technological advancement
- Political Polarization and Social Unrest
- Mental Health Crisis
- Workplace and Societal Expectations
Things that Never Change...
- Unchanging World - (Eccl. 1:9-10, 3:15, 7:10)
- Unchanging Character & Nature of God - (Mal. 3:6; Hebrews 13:8; James 1:17)
- Unchanging World - (Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 24:35)
Lesson 1: Christian Worldview Defined and Explained
Defining Worldview...
- World view: the framework from which we view reality and make sense of life and the world
- Engaging other world views wisely and well:
- Listen well (Prov. 18:13)
- Observe closely (Acts 17:22-23)
- Don’t assume (Matt. 7:1-2; John 7:24)
- Be charitable (1 Cor. 16:14)
- Remain convicted (2 Tim. 1:13)
Worldviews to Engage
- Humanistic: humans are the center of everything (Gen. 3:6; Prov. 16:18; Rev. 3:17)
- Materialism and Hedonism: life is about pleasure and pleasing oneself above everything else (Luke 12:15-21; 1 Tim. 6:9-10)
- Fatalism: events are predetermined and inevitable (1 Cor. 15:32)
- Relativism: truth and morality are determined by everyone (Judges 17:6, 21:25)
- Naturalism: everything can be explained by nature (Psa. 14:1)
Christian Worldview
- What is a Christian worldview?
- Christian worldview: view of the world that believes a person’s primary purpose for existence is to love and serve God (Deut. 6:4-5; Isa. 43:7).
- Key elements to the Christian worldview:
- Creation (Genesis 1-2; John 1:1-5)
- Humans made in God’s image (Gen. 1:26-27, 5:1)
- Fall (Genesis 3; Isaiah 59:1-2; Romans 5:12)
- Redemption/Salvation (John 3:16, 14:6)
- Restoration/Glorification (1 Cor. 15; Phil. 3:20-21)
The Role of Bible in a Christian Worldview
- How would you describe the Bible and its relationship to the Christian life?
- The difference between a Christian reading the Bible and others (Psa. 119:97, 119:104; Prov. 30:5-6)
- Passages to consider:
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17
- Matthew 4:4
- Psalm 119:105
- How the Bible shapes the Christian’s view of everything
Challenges to a Christian Worldview
- Desire to be accepted/liked by everyone (John 9:22, 12:42-43)
- Forgetting our roots (Jude 3; Ephesians 4:4-6)
- Inherited faith (Luke 3:8; 2 Tim. 1:5, 3:14-4:5)
- Culture vs. Christianity (Col. 2:12-23)
- Ignorance (Hosea 4:6)
- Persecution/suffering (Acts 5:40-41; 1 Peter 4:16)
Concluding Thoughts
- Applying the Christian Worldview
- A worldview as a starting point
- Discussion Questions
Duration 42:45
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
December 8, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
How to Enjoy the Holidays as a Christian - (Romans 14:5-8)
Hiram Kemp
- Give Abundantly - (Acts 20:35)
- Comfort the Hurting - (Romans 12:15)
- Reject Consumerism - (Luke 12:15)
- Avoid Financial Irresponsibility - (Proverbs 13:71)
- Enjoy Family & Make Memories - (Ecclesiastes 2:24; 9:9)
- Draw Near to God - (James 4:8)
- Capitalize on Spiritual Conversations - (Luke 24:15-24)
Duration 37:46
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
December 8, 2024 - Sunday AM Sermon
HOW YOU CAN SEE GOD'S GRACE IN ME - (Titus 2:12-15)
Neal Pollard
Introduction
A. Paul Spends Much Time in Titus Talking About ________________
1. In context, ___________ doctrine is related to good ____________
B. "_______ In Order" Means "To _____________ In Addition"
C. Grace Is More Than A __________ Eraser; It Demands A _______________
D. You Can See God's Grace in My Life By…
I. WHAT KIND OF A _______________ I AM (12)
A. Through What We ______________
B. Through How We _______________
II. WHAT I AM _______________ FOR (13)
A. Look at What It Does to Our ________________
B. Grace Will Cause Us To _____________ On Judgment Day (Jude 24)
III. WHAT IT CAUSES ME TO ________________ (14)
A. Good Works Show the Right _________________ (2:7)
B. Good Works Show the Right _________________ (2:14)
C. Good Works Show the Right _________________ (3:8)
D. Good Works Show the Right _________________ (3:14)
Conclusion
A. Grace Has ______________ To All and Wishes To _________________ Us All
Duration 32:24