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Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
December 29, 2024 - Sunday PM Sermon
Things to focus on as we make our transition - (Deuteronomy 31)
Neal Pollard
- Believe that the Lord is leading our transition
- Be strong and courageous
- Focus on our family
Joshua the New Leader of Israel
31 Then Moses went and spoke these words to all Israel. 2 And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in. Also the Lord has said to me, ‘You shall not cross over this Jordan.’ 3 The Lord your God Himself crosses over before you; He will destroy these nations from before you, and you shall dispossess them. Joshua himself crosses over before you, just as the Lord has said. 4 And the Lord will do to them as He did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites and their land, when He destroyed them. 5 The Lord will give them over to you, that you may do to them according to every commandment which I have commanded you. 6 Be strong and of good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
7 Then Moses called Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and of good courage, for you must go with this people to the land which the Lord has sworn to their fathers to give them, and you shall cause them to inherit it. 8 And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
The Law to Be Read Every Seven Years
9 So Moses wrote this law and delivered it to the priests, the sons of Levi, who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and to all the elders of Israel. 10 And Moses commanded them, saying: “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time in the year of release, at the Feast of Tabernacles, 11 when all Israel comes to appear before the Lord your God in the place which He chooses, you shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing. 12 Gather the people together, men and women and little ones, and the stranger who is within your gates, that they may hear and that they may learn to fear the Lord your God and carefully observe all the words of this law, 13 and that their children, who have not known it, may hear and learn to fear the Lord your God as long as you live in the land which you cross the Jordan to possess.”
Prediction of Israel’s Rebellion
14 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Behold, the days approach when you must die; call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of meeting, that I may [a]inaugurate him.”
So Moses and Joshua went and presented themselves in the tabernacle of meeting. 15 Now the Lord appeared at the tabernacle in a pillar of cloud, and the pillar of cloud stood above the door of the tabernacle.
16 And the Lord said to Moses: “Behold, you will [b]rest with your fathers; and this people will rise and play the harlot with the gods of the foreigners of the land, where they go to be among them, and they will forsake Me and break My covenant which I have made with them. 17 Then My anger shall be aroused against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide My face from them, and they shall be [c]devoured. And many evils and troubles shall befall them, so that they will say in that day, ‘Have not these evils come upon us because our God is not among us?’ 18 And I will surely hide My face in that day because of all the evil which they have done, in that they have turned to other gods.
19 “Now therefore, write down this song for yourselves, and teach it to the children of Israel; put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for Me against the children of Israel. 20 When I have brought them to the land flowing with milk and honey, of which I swore to their fathers, and they have eaten and filled themselves and grown fat, then they will turn to other gods and serve them; and they will provoke Me and break My covenant. 21 Then it shall be, when many evils and troubles have come upon them, that this song will testify against them as a witness; for it will not be forgotten in the mouths of their descendants, for I know the inclination of their behavior today, even before I have brought them to the land of which I swore to give them.”
22 Therefore Moses wrote this song the same day, and taught it to the children of Israel. 23 Then He inaugurated Joshua the son of Nun, and said, “Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land of which I swore to them, and I will be with you.”
24 So it was, when Moses had completed writing the words of this law in a book, when they were finished, 25 that Moses commanded the Levites, who bore the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying: 26 “Take this Book of the Law, and put it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may be there as a witness against you; 27 for I know your rebellion and your stiff neck. If today, while I am yet alive with you, you have been rebellious against the Lord, then how much more after my death? 28 Gather to me all the elders of your tribes, and your officers, that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them. 29 For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you. And evil will befall you in the latter days, because you will do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke Him to anger through the work of your hands.”
The Song of Moses
30 Then Moses spoke in the hearing of all the assembly of Israel the words of this song until they were ended:
Duration 30:51
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